August 4th Show

[opaque wren]

So, who is going to this show, and are we making bracelets to trade?

[merry sandal]

I'm going to this show!!!

[merry sandal]

Also, I do think it would be cool to make bracelets to trade. I don't know how many I could make (probably only a few). I have to travel to get to the show 😅

[opaque wren]

I’ve made a couple, but they take forever to make lol

[merry sandal]

Since I do have to fly and have a really small bag allowed, I think I can try and make a few at the very least!!!

[opaque wren]

Awesome!!!!!

[scarlet sundial]

Just put them all up your arms. They don't weigh your arms, just your luggage. 😁 Boom lifehack.

[merry sandal]

That's- actually mostly smart.

I don't know if I am going to be wanting to answer questions from the Florida TSA about why I have arms full of bracelets

[scarlet sundial]

That just means you have to make a few that say " I 💜 TSA" so you can schmooze them with bracelets too.

[merry sandal]

Yes. "This is not a bribe but heres a few bracelets for you guys."

[scarlet sundial]

That sounds like a solid plan if ever there was one.

[merry sandal]

Bribes to small town Florida airport tsa agents in the form of bracelets 🤔 Sure. Solid plan.

[jovial siren]

I love this conversation!

[serene wagon]

Resident Bracelet Fairy says that friendship bracelets are legal tender and an acceptable bribe.

✨️✨️till next time!!🪄

[opaque wren]

That’s a valid point

[hidden kettle]

Anyone doing the meet and greet at this show and have a schedule for the events? I have the meet and greet tickets at will call but dont know what time I need to get there!

[jovial siren]

You will get a email between 1 week to a few days before your concert telling you where to enter at the venue for VIP stuff and what time to be there by. Once you know try to get there right around that time so that you don't miss out on any VIP stuff. It is totally worth getting there early for, I can assure you of that!!!

[hidden kettle]

Thank you!

[jovial siren]

Yep anytime! I am going to the August 10th Cincinnati, Ohio concert but we all get emails. I have had 2 different meet and greets so far so kinda know what to expect. Make sure to check your emails multiple times a day and even your spam folder in case the email gets sent there.

[sterile field]

Like Firemage said you'll get an e-mail before hand. My last two VIP experiences started about 4 hours before the start of the show, but that's just a guide as things might be different this time.

[lucid dirge]

Someone offered me a ticket to this show! (Was already going to Memphis on the 18th but who doesn’t love a road trip?)

[merry sandal]

Awesome!!! I'll be buying my bracelet making stuff soon and hope to make some for everyone!!! I've never really made functional bracelets on my own, tying things is really hard for me, so. I hope these turn out!!!

[merry sandal]

I ALSO JUST REALIZED THANKS TO MY COUNTDOWN THAT IT IS 9 DAYS AWAY-

[opaque wren]

AHHHHHH IM SO EXCITED

[reef flax]

This bracelet making and swapping thread is a great idea. I noticed a book today on beaded jewelry making too with some pretty gorgeous and intricately weaved designs. Etsy is at least one source with a fair amount of eco friendly beads. HAPPY CRAFTING EVERYBODY! Lindsey herself even would probably love it some of us made her some beautiful beaded jewelry or even for each other; we know she loves sequins on her costumes so beaded jewelry she'd probably really like too. 🥳

Here's the book I saw that spurred my interest and reminded me of this thread https://www.amazon.com/Beaded-Romance-Beadweaving-Patterns-Projects/dp/144023213X

[serene wagon]

yesss YAASSSS. MAKE THOSE BRACELETS.

[merry sandal]

I got colorful sensory safe beads ^-^

[jovial siren]

But what is the difference between these sensory safe ones and regular ones? I'm just curious.

[merry sandal]

These just dont have weird textures or edges

[jovial siren]

I never knew that there were such things! Thanks for making me aware.

[merry sandal]

Plus it makes it easier to fidget with them!!! The square beads and any beads with edges are harder to fidget with when you're wearing them, in my opinion, unless its a super loose bracelet. But even then the edges still dig >×<

They're very smooth and nice to the touch

[next meadow]

I will be there! What are these bracelets people keep mentioning? What are they from?

[merry sandal]

We make them ourselves

From like. Craft store type cheap beads and string (even though I still paid 55 bucks at michaels cause I got candies too)

Although. The beads arent really that cheap anymore

[serene wagon]

@next meadow 🪄 the bracelets started as part of Taylor Swifts Fandom but has been introduced to Lindsey's fanclub🪄

[merry sandal]

I also may need more elastic string. I knew I should have gotten 2 rolls. I got the sparkly elastic ^-^

From Swifties to Stirlingites ^-^

[serene wagon]

🫡

[merry sandal]

I really can't tell the tone of that emoji 😅

[serene wagon]

Haha sorry! It's a salute from one Fandom to the other. Acknowledging allies.

[next meadow]

Ah, okay I see, thanks.

[merry sandal]

Nah dont be sorry! I got it after checking the emoji from my Samsung keyboard. Discord just makes the emoji weird.

[serene wagon]

🪄my pleasure. It's really just a fun craft for making friends and a bit like fan-merch🪄

[serene wagon]

I thought it looked weird in discord! Good to know it's not just me

[next meadow]

Is anyone going to be doing VIP?

[merry sandal]

I am!

[merry sandal]

Discord makes things look weird.

[serene wagon]

🪄back to my own show thread. Tata!🪄

[jovial siren]

I saw a video on Instagram last night of a little girl and her dad made Tim McGraw a bracelet and he wore it while onstage and gave a shoutout to the little girl too!

[next meadow]

I dressed up for the Snow Waltz show last time, but I couldn't think of anything new this time around, so im just going as myself, lol.

[merry sandal]

I'm wearing a fairy unicorn dress 😄

[merry sandal]

Its a little on the bright side buuuttt. I couldn't resist. I had the perfect colors.

[merry sandal]

Okay- end count of bracelets is 14. I dunno if that'll be enough 🤔

[next meadow]

Nice, do you get weird looks from people when you dress up? I thought about recreating one of Derek Houghs costumes, but i don't have his abs, so i domt think its a good idea 😂

[merry sandal]

I mean. The first LS concert i went to was in November and I wore my tropical santa button down shirt. In florida. And no one seemed to look weirdly at the costumed people 😅

[next meadow]

Ah, thats probably pretty safe then, lol. At my first Lindsey Christmas concert, i went as Blue Link from her cover music video, and the security guy was going to just let me in without being wanded because he thought i was part of the show 😂😂

[merry sandal]

Yeah, this time I'm just wearing a dress that has rainbowish faries and unicorns 😅

Also thats hilarious

[opaque wren]

Same!!

[merry sandal]

I am gettin so excited, how about yall???

[lucid dirge]

I’m twelve kinds of excited

[opaque wren]

Frrrrr

AHHHHHHHH IM ON MY WAY TO OHIO!!!!!!!

[merry sandal]

I AM IN OHIO NOW

[opaque wren]

AHHHHHHHH

I’ll be there in like 2 hours lol

[merry sandal]

Stay saaafffeeee!!!!

[sterile field]

I heard a bunch of loud noises from over here!

[opaque wren]

We’re trying lol

[merry sandal]

Lol!!!

[opaque wren]

I’m just going to make more bracelets 🥲

[merry sandal]

I'm spending time with four doggos

[opaque wren]

Awwww

[merry sandal]

And staying with my aunt and uncle for the weekend.

[merry sandal]

I am getting WAY too hyped for this!!!

[sterile field]

No sleep for Ollie tonight.

[merry sandal]

Ollie has to sleep

[jovial siren]

Ollie NEEDS TO SLEEP!!!

[green bough]

I barely slept last night for the show. Currently sitting at iHop eating my dinner…the waiter forgot about us. I still have a 3 hour drive 😫

[karmic tapir]

*Big think... If someone had an "Ollie Garden" Logo sign, might be an easy way for members of this group to gather/meet at the concert. 😊

[merry sandal]

TODAY IS THE DAY

I AM SO EXCITED

I dont know what to do to make time pass lol. I'm already all ready just because ✨excitement✨

[opaque wren]

ITS LINDSEY DAYYYYYY

[merry sandal]

Its Lindsey Day!!!

I am literally just trying to wait until 2:30 so I can get in the car and go. Maybe pick up Taco Bell from one of my favorite Taco Bells up here.

I'm gunna need to eat 😅

[lucid dirge]

What’s there to eat up here. I just flew into Toledo and boy are my arms tired.

[paper canopy]

Hiiii I am considering going but I have a prior engagement at 10! Anyone know how long the show goes for?

[paper canopy]

right across the street is a pizza place called Jojo's that's pretty good!

what kind of food do you like?

[merry sandal]

I am just wondering what I should do for the next hour or so.

[lucid dirge]

Jo-Jo’s sounds fun

[merry sandal]

Anyone up for a pizza meet up before the concert? 🤣🤣🤣

[lucid dirge]

I’m over there now eating a slow lunch before the VIP stuff at Jo-Jo’s. Looks like an ice cream place is right here.

[merry sandal]

I might head off soon to go get food. Pizza does sound a bit good. How is it??.

[lucid dirge]

It’s fine. Midwest comfort food is how I’d describe it. Not the best but not the worst.
How does venue parking work out here?

[merry sandal]

I actually dont know. Its been forever since I've been to centennial quarry area

[merry sandal]

I'm at Jojos and it reminds me of definite midwestern homestyle "italian" and more 🤣🤣🤣

[opaque wren]

So is everyone like wearing the bracelets they made to trade or how is this going to work lol

[merry sandal]

I have mine in my bag

[opaque wren]

Ok!

[serene wagon]

I gave a lot of mine out during the pre meet and greet

[green bough]

I gave mine out in the merch line, during intermission, and on my way out of the venue

[next meadow]

Is anyone else incredibly nervous during M&G, regardless of how many times you've met her? I think I'm hopeless, lol.

[merry sandal]

I was but then I wasnt 🤣

Although. That was mostly because PEOPLE

[serene wagon]

Oh girl I was. @scarlet sundial grabbed my hands and told me it was OK 💖

[next meadow]

Just gotta keep telling myself everything is fine 😂

[karmic tapir]

@scarlet sundial is a good Bean.

[potent tulip]

Amazing show!!

[next meadow]

Loved it! Hope everyone travels safely.

[merry sandal]

Laci is more than just good

[lucid dirge]

It was nice meeting you all! Unless I didn’t in fact meet you then 🤷‍♂️

[merry sandal]

I got one of the drumsticks Drew threw. I was SO shocked.

[serene wagon]

LOVE IT

[fair kindle]

I KEPT MEANING TO COME BACK IN HERE FOR THIS AND I FORGOT!

But I enjoyed it last night! Sounds like a lot of y'all did too!

[merry sandal]

I also got a unicorn from one of the staff members. Somehow? I really dont know how it happened but. @lucid dirge was there for it 😅

[shadow hornet]

Was an absolutely awesome show last night.

[karmic tapir]

What was your favorite part of the show?

[merry sandal]

What is this "favorite part" you speak of because too much happened 🤣🤣🤣

[shadow hornet]

Honestly the whole show was. It was amazing.

[merry sandal]

I think that this is one of the best photos I have from the show

I just like that one

[jovial siren]

Where is that at? It's beautiful!!!

[merry sandal]

It almost looks like somewhere in Florida but. Without crowds.

[uneven helm]

It’s in panhandle of Florida. It’s part of my job. I’m a groundskeeper in seaside Florida . I was doing it for a test to figure out how to do spoiler. And got side tracked . I did not figure anything out as you see😉

That was a morning photo before people get there. It thinning out now though was working to in feels like 110degree temp

[merry sandal]

I KNEW IT!!! It was the more "emerald" waters that tipped me off!!! I used to live in Destin for a bit!!!

[uneven helm]

Which Xmas show did you do? I was at the Tampa . It was my first

[merry sandal]

My parents and I went to the Orlando one since the original plan was for my mom and I to head to Disney the next day

spoiler: didnt happen

[uneven helm]

I didn’t even know I put that emoji

I’ll have to get my granddaughter over her to help me . Lol

[merry sandal]

Thats alright!!! I understand that technology is hard.

(I work food service and have definitely had to either show older grandparent ages how to use our kiosks or sympathise and empathise with them and help them out in whatever way they prefer)

[uneven helm]

You calling me old grandparent type! 😂

[jovial siren]

So no ordering at the register like people have been doing for decades then? Cause when me and my dad went to one of our McDonald's it had those kiosks too and we found it to be weird and like we would've gotten things faster from just ordering at the counter but 🤷‍♀️ .

And I am only 33. But am used to just ordering at the counter and register.

[uneven helm]

My daughter said the Whole Foods in Metairie La near New Orleans they have the palm pay. My daughter asked , they said they only had like 2 people at their register that would do it. Most were Leary of it

We are getting away from human contact in this world

[merry sandal]

In a very positive way!!!

[merry sandal]

Honestly. It's acutally easier for our guests to use the streamlined kiosks. They get their food way quicker that way. We don't have a person who just stands at the cash register.

[jovial siren]

I'm old fashioned then! Cause I like the old way of doing it.

LOL!!!

[charred sigil]

Good. I don't want Amazon having my biometric information. It's not relevant to my business dealings with them.

[uneven helm]

Agreed

[jovial siren]

Is that one of those things that are inserted into your hand?

[uneven helm]

No it reads your palm , lol . I guess it’s kind of like when people put there phone up for credit cards in your wallet on phone. Don’t know how it works

[jovial siren]

Ooohhh ok, I had seen those devices that you insert into your hand on one of those 'the future' shows sooo I thought it was that kind of concept.

[uneven helm]

Oh , I thought you met insert a chip. I’ll look . Think my daughter took a picture of it

[uneven helm]

At Whole Foods

[karmic tapir]

Wow. Advancements in technology is taking over more and more jobs. Now they're coming for the Palm Readers. 😂 They should make a "retro" design and put the scanner on the top of a crystal ball. 😜

[karmic tapir]

Best part of a Lindsey concert, when it is days later and the whole experience is still jumbled inside your head because too much happened for the mind to process properly.

[merry sandal]

Truth

[uneven helm]

A little humor before they attempt to take out soul 😜

[merry sandal]

Theres just so much I can't believe. I literally have everything in a place where I can actively see it because I'm still like "That all happened."

[merry sandal]

I rewatched the video i have of Guardian/Lose You Now and almost sobbed like a baby cause of it. That is my absolute favorite song besides Master of Tides.

[merry sandal]

I keep looking through my photos and this has to be another favorite of mine just because of all of the emotion on her face.

[lucid dirge]

We didn’t have anyone play with her on Upside.

[merry sandal]

No, we didn't. I wonder if its like that anywhere else.

[sterile field]

Really? I figure she already had someone lined up for that one. Missed opportunity for the hot dog man vs Erich hoop act!

[jovial siren]

LOL!!!

[lucid dirge]

Before I got the free ticket for this show I had already got a ticket to Memphis (Southhaven, MS) on the 18th. There's always tomorrow

[uneven helm]

I’ll be at south haven with my daughter and granddaughter

[light mulch]

I love this so much! This was one of my favorite traditions at Eras and I was hoping it would catch on! Hopefully there’s others trading at the show on Tuesday!

[merry sandal]

I hope to continue to give out bracelets at all lindsey shows I go to

[light mulch]

Me too! Im definitely going to at my show on Tuesday!

[merry sandal]

I did at this chat's show!!! I got to give out a majority of mine to so many people!!!

[light mulch]

I love that so much! I wish I would have found this discord sooner! I would have travelled to see more shows and coordinated some meet ups!

[merry sandal]

Theres always next tour!!!

[light mulch]

Yesssss!!! I haven’t even seen the show on this tour yet and I’m already sad for when it’s over but looking forward to the next one! that’s how it always goes! I look forward to it for so long, then get anxious the closer it gets bc I know I’ll be sad soon when it’s over 🤣

[merry sandal]

I surprisingly haven't hit "post concert depression sad" at all after this one. But. I think thats because of some situations unique to me? 😅 Either way, this show is amazing and it was definitely hard to be sad about it being over it was just that great to me 😅

[serene wagon]

🪄I will probably be making bracelets for every show here on out. I just love giving them out. 🪄

[karmic tapir]

Because of that line in Swift's song, it was reported on the news that friendship bracelet sales rose 300%, month over month.

[jovial siren]

I forgot to tell you that I got your bracelet too with my poster you sent to me in the mail!

[serene wagon]

🪄I absolutely believe it. My show alone was fraught with them and with TAYLgates making them before the show🪄

[serene wagon]

🪄yay! I was wondering if you saw it. Yaay🪄

[jovial siren]

I found the bracelet on my seat beside the box the poster was in and I wondered what I had been hearing rattling around inside the box with the poster. Luckily it was here in my bedroom where I found it laying like 2 days after opening the poster!

[serene wagon]

Oh thank goodness you didn't lose it.