World of Weird Al Yankovic

CatraDhtem @ Aug 14 2007, 10:23 PM wrote: For those of you taking clipboards into the park and are worried about being stopped at the gate, here's a little subterfuge you can try: turn your stack of pages over so that they just look like blank pages, and maybe put one of Al's CD inserts on the top so it looks like you're just bringing in something to get an autograph on.

And if you're bringing in something like a backpack with your clipboards inside, put a notebook in front of them...this way it looks like you're just going to be taking notes for something, like a project or an article.

That sounds good - I guess they don't put them through the metal detector thingy. Your bags are, however, subject to search, so Greg, that's a good idea! I need to find my other Al things I bought off Ebay, just in case I manage to get something signed.

Do ya think the "Volunteer" shirt I have wrapped around my backpack is too obvious?

Two memorable rainy shows I can think of was Milwaukee Summerfest during RWS. It rained most of the day and night, there were tornado warnings. Al played for about 60 minutes starting at about 10 pm. What a trooper!

The other was Fresno, RWS again. It started drizzling lightly durning the show, but it finally started pouring during Bedrock Anthem and the show ended right there.

But you guys around here know that it will rain for 10 minutes and then stop.

Accordion Mom @ Aug 15 2007, 11:31 AM wrote: Do ya think the "Volunteer" shirt I have wrapped around my backpack is too obvious?

Well, let me put it this way: when I set the metal detector off at the Ohio State Fair, one of the troopers took one look at my shirt and said, "Oh, you're here for the Weird Al show. You're harmless, go on in."

CatraDhtem @ Aug 15 2007, 12:14 PM wrote: Well, let me put it this way: when I set the metal detector off at the Ohio State Fair, one of the troopers took one look at my shirt and said, "Oh, you're here for the Weird Al show. You're harmless, go on in."

CatraDhtem @ Aug 15 2007, 09:14 AM wrote: Well, let me put it this way: when I set the metal detector off at the Ohio State Fair, one of the troopers took one look at my shirt and said, "Oh, you're here for the Weird Al show. You're harmless, go on in."

HAHAHA That's awesome!!

Nerds never hurt a fly....

Yes, the OH Al fans are harmless...but the NJ ones....

It had always seemed to rain at Al shows that I had went to until going into Canada for a show. However, it only rained during the day for a little bit at a few and most were inside. However, my first show at King's Island on Poodle Hat it poured the rain right before the show. That led to covering everything up, and the delaying of the show for awhile. It actually helped, though, as it weeded out just the casual fans and the ones left were the hardcore fans that actually wanted to see the concert.

Meanwhile, a few of the rides were still running and I was able to take shelter under a concession stand top with some other Al fans. The indoor food places were a little far away.

So, even if it does rain, it doesn't really hurt anything..and just makes everything better with my experience.

Alinite27 @ Aug 15 2007, 03:51 PM wrote: However, my first show at King's Island on Poodle Hat it poured the rain right before the show.

I remember that night vividly. I was so stinking wet it felt great after a day in the sunshine.

Rain adds to the amibiance of the show

Im getting so excited about this show,does anyone know of a good motel that excepts pets,I can not leave my dog for almost 3 days and i will need to bring him along.I live in Eastern Ky and its about a 4 hour drive so i will be leaving friday night when i get off work so i will be getting there late friday.

I don't know about a motel but as far as I know King's Island has a kennel that can keep your dog for a day for $10.

Yeah I remember as ohio state fair my belt buckle set off the metal detector and the trooper asked if I had any bombs, guns, or knives. Well I had to give a no answer there, and he let me go. Are they expecting the real people with bombs, guns, and knives will have too high of morals to lie to the trooper?

Anyways very excited for the show, two more days.