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bv
The pit is easy to live in as long as you live by these very basic rules:
1. Do not drink during the last hour before you enter, be ready
2. Do not enter after 7pm if you really want to choose your spot
3. Do not try to move away others who have been there since 6pm
4. Be prepared to be body to body with others you don't know
5. Smile and be happy, don't be aggressive or territorial
If you can't live by these rules, then get a seat. It is all yours.
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Spud
Time was that FOS was a "rite of passage" ...something of an ordeal but an electric experience .
But we're all now a bit old for that and "the pit" is something of a sanitised version for the frail and weak of bladder .
...oh....and fat of wallet !
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Spud
Time was that FOS was a "rite of passage" ...something of an ordeal but an electric experience .
But we're all now a bit old for that and "the pit" is something of a sanitised version for the frail and weak of bladder .
...oh....and fat of wallet !
True, it used to be survival of the fittest, and I find it oddly amusing that some complain about it being over crowded, etc.
PIT is SRO as it should be - standing room only. Not sure what some people expect...a recliner and a pair of slippers? And maybe waiters walking through with trays of fancy hors d'oeuvres and bottles of champagne?
Jeez....we're all getting older, but being in the PIT demands some courage and strength - no room for pussyfooting - even at a Stones show where a majority of the crowd is 50+ yrs. old!!!
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snoopy2
Apples and oranges.. Time was pit or front of stage for big shows was same price as anything else and it was a fun battle.. Now that it's $500+ I WOULD like some slippers and a glass of champagne,
or at least an emoji of slippers & champagne sent along with my TM fees, or even an invite to the TM annual investors Christmas party (aren't we investors at this point?)
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Spud
Time was that FOS was a "rite of passage" ...something of an ordeal but an electric experience .
But we're all now a bit old for that and "the pit" is something of a sanitised version for the frail and weak of bladder .
...oh....and fat of wallet !
True, it used to be survival of the fittest, and I find it oddly amusing that some complain about it being over crowded, etc.
PIT is SRO as it should be - standing room only. Not sure what some people expect...a recliner and a pair of slippers? And maybe waiters walking through with trays of fancy hors d'oeuvres and bottles of champagne?
Jeez....we're all getting older, but being in the PIT demands some courage and strength - no room for pussyfooting - even at a Stones show where a majority of the crowd is 50+ yrs. old!!!
being in the PIT demands some courage and strength - no room for pussyfooting -
Which explains why you choose to buy/sit in the balcony chairs...
And then talk trash about people who were actually in the Pit and reported on it to help others
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Spud
Time was that FOS was a "rite of passage" ...something of an ordeal but an electric experience .
But we're all now a bit old for that and "the pit" is something of a sanitised version for the frail and weak of bladder .
...oh....and fat of wallet !
True, it used to be survival of the fittest, and I find it oddly amusing that some complain about it being over crowded, etc.
PIT is SRO as it should be - standing room only. Not sure what some people expect...a recliner and a pair of slippers? And maybe waiters walking through with trays of fancy hors d'oeuvres and bottles of champagne?
Jeez....we're all getting older, but being in the PIT demands some courage and strength - no room for pussyfooting - even at a Stones show where a majority of the crowd is 50+ yrs. old!!!
being in the PIT demands some courage and strength - no room for pussyfooting -
Which explains why you choose to buy/sit in the balcony chairs...
And then talk trash about people who were actually in the Pit and reported on it to help others
Pit - been there done that (clubs, theaters, arenas, and stadiums) but am hoping to get "lucky" with my lucky dips and placed in the Pit - can't justify paying anywhere near the asking face value price for a giant stadium.
If not, am happy with side view seats further back at a reasonable price for a show like this in a massive stadium as the seats are optimum to soak in all the visuals and better sound.
As for you (and the multiple usernames you've come up with), your whining and complaining was loud and clear, and clearly you couldn't handle what the Pit had to offer. Not sure that's helpful to anyone who has Pit tickets....
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PaintitBlue
Appreciate all the advice here....pit 2 in Gillette was amazing. I felt it was the closest thing you can get to a club show...which is exactly how it felt down there, like you were seeing them in a big club. Im guessing that is the feel they are going for and even if it was not pre-conceived, it came off great. Very intimate, nice sight lines even from back rail which then turned into front row for b stage set. Sound was great...guitar tones were crunchy and in your face and it was nice to see the band having so much fun together. Keith is concentrating and its easy to see from the pit...love these guys. Thanks BV for the effort here its monstrous at times Im sure.
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PaintitBlue
Appreciate all the advice here....pit 2 in Gillette was amazing. I felt it was the closest thing you can get to a club show...which is exactly how it felt down there, like you were seeing them in a big club. Im guessing that is the feel they are going for and even if it was not pre-conceived, it came off great. Very intimate, nice sight lines even from back rail which then turned into front row for b stage set. Sound was great...guitar tones were crunchy and in your face and it was nice to see the band having so much fun together. Keith is concentrating and its easy to see from the pit...love these guys. Thanks BV for the effort here its monstrous at times Im sure.
Excellent, just what I was hoping to hear!
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muncy23
Are people easily drinking beers and going to and from restrooms in the pit? Or is it once you are there, you are there and you need to stay? Just curious. Looks like Jacksonville Pit is going to be crowded. Might need to take in a flask? lol
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keefmick
Muncy--not sure if you are asking if it is easy to retain your spot or if it is easy to go in and out of the pit. The answers are yes, it is easy to go in and out for restrooms/refreshments but no you likely will not be able to retain your spot if you have a good one. It is pretty crowded so there is really no way to retain it. However, if you don't mind hanging toward the back, which is awesome by the way (I have done both all the way up front and hanging in the back), it's easy to come and go stress free.
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OhYesMeAgain
I think Mick spends a lot more time on Ronnie's side. Does anyone else agree or disagree? I like to see as much of Mick as I can.
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OhYesMeAgain
I think Mick spends a lot more time on Ronnie's side. Does anyone else agree or disagree? I like to see as much of Mick as I can.
I noticed this after being on Ronnie’s side at both MetLife Stadium last summer, therefore I prefer Ronnie’s side. I was on Keith’s side 4 times before those shows though.