Hi everyone! My husband Michael and I are in Seymour Indiana tonight! I never got to attend the Mellencamp fests because I had a crappy job and couldn't be out of work. So this is our first time visiting!
We actually only realized we would pass by on our way to see our son graduate Navy basic training on Wednesday so we really didn't plan anything out. Thursday we stopped in at Larrison's for breakfast and that was great. Everyone was super nice. The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts was closed so we decided we would come back on Saturday.
Our son's graduation was awesome and we were able to spend the day with him. I'm hoping that he is able to come home for Christmas but won't know until next week. Fingers crossed!
Today we went to the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts. It was amazing to see John's paintings and all the Mellenhead items. I couldn't believe that the page I did all those years ago for John's birthday is displayed there. It was nice to see that! Michael bought me the autographed "John with puppet" poster. Can't wait to have it matted and framed!
Tomorrow we are going to do the official Mellencamp tour before we leave town. Tonight we are just going to rest! This week has been a whirlwind! After we eat we are going to be trying big red soda! Since we don't do sugar it's going to be interesting to say the least!

Best,
Lisa in Georgia

He still has the vacation home in Tybee so that question could have more than one correct answer.

Lisa

Yeah, I watched it too and there was no John.

I sure do hope the episode he's in is better than the one I watched last night

Best,
Lisa Norris
Georgia

Not sure but it might be "Life is short even in its longest days". Look it up on youtube to see if this is what you are looking for.

Good luck!
Lisa
Georgia

Hi everyone!
Is anyone else going to this show? I can't wait to see John again! The reviews have been awesome!

My husband and I are going to be spending a few days before the show in Savannah and if anyone has any suggestions on sights we should see etc., I'd love to hear them!

Best,
Lisa Norris
Georgia

Sorry but I have to agree here. I really hate to see him smoking. I know it's not any of our business but I really hate to hear him talk about being really good at smoking. I don't think that's a big accomplishment and he's had lots of those. Talking about your body being too polluted for cancer? All I hear these days is someone else I know finding out they've got cancer. I feel like he's playing Russian roulette and doesn't care. It really upsets me to no end to hear him talk like that.

Before anyone blows me out; I watched my mother take her last breath when I was 14 years old and she was 35. She died of lung cancer and yes she smoked. I think I've earned the right to feel the way I do about it. I do know it's hard to quit and I have several family members and friends who do and even they can't believe how John keeps talking about being good at it.

Sorry for the rant!
Lisa in Georgia

Rainbow Records in Anderson South Carolina didn't have or get the vinyl or cd or the poster. They told me they order items for record store day but really don't know what they will get in until they open the box. I called the day they received their boxes and no dice.

Lisa in GA

I couldn't get it either. I wanted the vinyl and the poster. The stores I talked to said they had no control over what they received. They just get the boxes and open them and find out which items they received. I was disappointed but I also realize that sometimes Georgia and South Carolina can be a little lax about getting John Mellencamp items period.

Lisa

Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone purchased the vinyl premium package and if so what did they think of it. I'm thinking about ordering it but I wanted to see what others thought of the turntable.

Best,
Lisa Norris
Georgia

I've been waiting on this! I ordered mine today and should have it Wednesday!

Lisa Norris
Georgia

Awesome Brad! I'll be about 5 rows behind you! I cannot wait!

Lisa

Anyone else going to this one?

Lisa Norris
Georgia

Thanks Tony! We purchased our tickets to Savannah yesterday. There are still a few VIP seats left if anyone is looking for them.

I'm always happy when I see John! Like many other fans I didn't have the money to buy tickets when they went on sale in November. It may make me sound spoiled but once you get used to sitting up close it's hard to go back to sitting in the back. My first two John Mellencamp shows I had nose bleed seats. Loved the shows but that third show that found me in the second row really changed me! I don't mind going to other shows and sitting in the back but not when I see John!

Lisa Norris
Georgia

Thanks GaryO!

Based on some of the reviews I've read I'm a little wary of sitting further back so the VIP is the route we're going. People talking and not paying attention to the show will make me want to smack somebody! I haven't seen John since Simpsonville, SC and I'm ready for it!

Have a good weekend!
Lisa

So, after originally deciding not to buy any tickets to any of the shows close to me; we are rethinking. My husband and i are thinking about doing the Savannah show on June 19th since it's close to my birthday and our anniversary. I was just curious about what comes with the vip package. Anyone who's already been willing to describe what was the special gift was?

Okay I know I should wait but I've never been that patient!

Lisa
p.s. Brad Sanders; are you coming to the Savannah show?