Ok so 11 days and counting, I am so excited to meet all of you and of course DC, however I have been reading some really scary reports about INSANE FANS just completely freaking David and the other idols out CREEPY signs, stalking the hotels knocking on random doors and pushing and almost trampling other fans, so Lets show DC some respect and that in NJ we know how to behave and still have a good time, I want them to leave AC thinking that was a fun crowd not those people are NUTS, I have read the more laid back and down to earth you are the more time they spend with you so I am officailly locking up my FANGIRL tendencies and am just going to show the love, I hope everyone else here feels the same way, I am sorry if I kind of went off but the stories I have read about the CHICAGO show are insane someone even threw water at MJ, how disrepectful can you be?? I know we are going to have so much fun but lets not forget they are just people like us OK LOVE YOU all can't wait to meet...................until we read again............ WE GET TO SEE THIS

For anyone driving, rather than staying in a hotel, where are you parking for the 11a meetup and for the concert?

I'll be driving in just from Pleasantville both times I think although now I am wondering if maybe my friend that is driving in for the concert only should swing by and pick me up for the concert and drop me back.

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Hi,
Not sure where anyone will be parking I need to look into that. I'm going for the 11:00 meetup thatn probably heading back home and going back to the concert as well.

If anyone knows of anyone looking for tickets my friend just accidentally purchased 2 extra tickets for section 103 at boardwalk hall. THey are row BB, so close to floor seating. She is unsure of the seats but will have them on monday if anyone is interested in getting them from her. Let me know if anyone is interested and we can exchange info.

Of course it is WHEN! We wouldn't have it ANY other way.

One week!

For those who wanted to contribute to Annette's NJ team page to benefit the American Cancer Society, here is the new URL:

http://main.acsevents.org/goto/njcookfans

So far, you all have raised over $500 (once all of the teams are restructured), just over 50% toward the $1K goal. Go, NJ! Let's show other states how it's done in the Garden State!!

As you guys may know, Annette has some plans to take a book of letters to the Newark concert to try to get them delivered to David. Reach out to her for details.

Hello! I was just thinking, their last show is on Thursday nigtht before the Atlantic city Show is. Isn't it. So were will they be
staying for Friday night. Do you think they may be staying in one of the Atlantic City Hotels. I am staying in a hotel on the Broadwalk and the hotel people said that all the hotels are very booked that weekend. If it was my choice, I would stay in one of the beautiful hotels on the
Broadwalk instead on staying on a bus. If that is so, we should not be looking for the buses, we should be looking for were they will be
staying. do you think I might be right. Please respond. Thanks!

there are tons of places where they can be staying.

Ok...well i may be in the minority on this; but i don't like the idea of camping out at their hotel. Just my opinion, but i think that's going a bit far. They deserve a little bit of peace and quiet, and lord knows they're not getting any at the moment. Especially since things have gotten out of hand at the hotels lately.

I'll be waiting at BH.

I absolutely agree 100%. We want the best possible experience for everyone, and I honestly believe that the way to insure that is to leave the hotel situation alone.

YAY for BH, though!

Um, waiting/stalking/camping out at their hotels is creepy. Unless you want to look like a stalker, I wouldn't advise it.

Now what time is everybody going to be there? I dunno what time to get there? I am hearing 11 or 12 or 1 or 2. Where are the idols going to be to meet us?

I agree guys,
Even though they will be staying in a hotel on Friday night the tour buses will still be bringing them to BH so that they have a place to be when not doing press and soundchecks etc and they expect people to be hanging around the buses. It is expected and acceptable to them. We may get to see them at the hotel but they probably wouldnt be as happy and gracious about it as meeting us on their terms and with them getting in on Friday and hopefully well rested, if people leave them alone, they may come out and do autographs for a nice amount of time on Saturday by the buses so that everyone gets to meet them. I'll be hanging out a t BH. I'm gonna try to be there around 11:00. I figured get there early and if they come out early I still have time to go home and freshen up before the show, if they come out nice and early. Willing to wait all day if I have to though. Just bringing a change of clothes cause if it is as hot as it has been some of the past few days we are all gonna die of the heat out there. Some one mentioned bringing umbrellas to keep the heat off. May I suggest large red ones. What a statement that would make.




Hey laura,
I did get your message and gave you a call. I didn't leave my contact info when I saw this because I didnt want to get into trouble with work or anything and wasnt sure how to contact you the way you got a hold of me. Somewhat computer illiterate. Anyway left home but not cell. I forgot. If anyone else has contacted you let me know. It would make meeting up on Saturday easier. Like I said in my other post from today. I'm gonna try to be there by 11:00 Sat. I'm gonna do a little recon on Friday I think as well. I have off, as does my Fiance' and if it's nice weather we thought we'd take the motorcycle down the shore for a ride anyway. That way mabe I can at least figure out where the buses will be Sat. I am so excited about this. 5 days away.


As an aside my friend sorted her ticket problem out so thank goodness she doest not have extra tickets. Sorry if anyone knew of someone who mabe wanted them but she had been really bummed about accidentally paying for 2 extra tickets so she is really happy that she got it worked out.

hey guys,
if CookieJar still has a ticket for me then I will be going. Not sure when she wants to arrive, I'm hoping for about 11-12, so as not to miss anything

I need to ask, I am going to the show this saturday, my dad was thinking about leaving brooklyn around 12:00 but I think it is too late.

What time do you think I should leave the house to get to atlantic city,nj?

I will not be stalking the hotels, they have had enough crazy stalker stuff already, I will be on the boardwalk at 11:00, in front of THE HALL, I figuire hang out hopefully meet DC and the other idols, come back home it's only 20 mins so and then I be back for the show......4 DAYS LEFT, I am officially statring to FREAK, YEAH...until we read again.....Belle

Do you guys know where the idol contestants are going to be to meet the fans?

I'm getting sooooo excited!!

3 days left...

And DC is in PA now! Any other Pennsylvanians here?

OK..it seems like the closer this show gets, the more emotional i am. But..it will so be worth it in the end, i am sure.

*deep breath*

Yep. I am totally feelin the excitement! It has been a sad day for me (my mom accidentally hit and killed our 18 year cat today). However, I am confident that seeing David up close and personal will totally lift my spirits! I really hope that everyone here gets to meet him. We have all so been so dedicated and loving fans, so we certainly deserve the opportunity. Good Luck Everyone!

P.S. It was great to finally talk to you, Lisa!

AC GIRLS! Sing your lungs out for "Time of my Life". We got Cookie all choked up up here on night 2 in Newark and I am hope you guys can get to him as well!

\o/ NJ Rocks \o/

I have faith in you guys, I lived there for a while and I know you're all always up for a singing-along good time. (Just put Bruce or BonJovi on anywhere and see what happens, lol!) GOOD LUCK!

Foe-show! I will certainly be singin along to the sultry sounds of the Cookie! I am more of a Philly girl, but AC rocks!

It was great to talk to you to. Sorry I didnt post yesterday. Didnt get onto the computer, too much going on. 1 more day. YEAH. I am so excited it is ridiculus.



Is everybody pretty much parking in board walk hall parking area. I know we're meeting in front of the hall at 11:00 but where is everybody parking? I cant believe we get to see him tomorrow. I am so completely excited. Stupid grin on face all day. Must compose myself. Getting wierd looks from the family.

OMG 32 hours and counting, I swear my head may explode, I just found out I got tickets to the meet and greet before the show, YEAH, see you all tomorrow David here we come...........until we read and soon meet again.....Belle

omg I am so excited for tomorrow!!

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE.

keep that love fest going for DC.

how did you get those?!
im so jealous!!!!

I'm so very sorry for what happened. Seeing him will definately lift your spirits! Hope you enjoy the show, hon!

i want to know too how you got those lol

Many fans are disappointed because he is not coming out after the show. There is a rumor swirling around that's it because Caldwell is in town? His fans should come first...this is a thank you tour.

Wait, how do they know he isn't coming out after the show? And I do know that him and Archie are taping the Teen Choice awards on Sunday....if he isn't coming out after, then that is probably the reason. But I don't think anyone knows anything yet, right?

I can't wait...should be sleeping but can't. I hope to meet some of you guys there!

Since he hasn't been coming out at least 3 nights were accounted for..there was the time he had to fly to LA for the Skechers shoot, another time he had to get on a plane per security (also said to have been LA), and Wednesday night he was rushed out to a recording studio. I had a friend at the afterparty who met him and his PR person was with him. I'm not a Caldwell fan but it seems to be some former fans that jumped ship due to his involvement with her WANT to blame her for whatever possible. I find it more than a little odd she would be in town and not be seen at a concert.

Ok...so how long has he supposedly not been coming out after the show? Has he been still coming out BEFORE the show, because, that's when my friends and I are were really expecting to see him.

Oh, and i am not even going to get into the whole KC debate. But i will say, that it's a bit silly to blame her for everything.

*sigh*

Please don't go by past shows whether David is going to come out or not before or after the show. Because they are coming into AC today, your best bet will probably be to see him today because the buses will be just getting to the Venue. His on going intention is to be out the fans and meet everybody, but again depending on what is going on and time contraints if he is out side and if he gets called inside for something - please do not be disappointed if he has not come to you before he has to go in. Don't forget there is media and various other activity that they are juggling as well.

After the show, if he does not come out, please do not be disappointed - there may be reasons like other obligations that he has to attend to.

Have a great time.
Annette

Okay guys, it's today!

But here we go, what happens if it rains...it's not looking good out there...

Does anyone even know for sure if she's IN town?
or are they just blaming her?
I would think it is because he's recording personally?

People shouldn't jump to conclusions.

Krista - he was recording when the tour was here in Newark - he had a session on Wednesday night after the show in Manhattan which is right across the river.

People are just speculating and should not be jumping to conclusions.

My friend works at a radio station, so can you say THUNDERSTORM, it is pouring, I am going to have to come up with plan B, see you all there, until we read again.......Belle

Rain or shine, I'm excited for this show - my one and only for the tour.

Thats what I thought.
That poor guy, I bet he's not even getting ANY sleep hardly at all with recording and such...

Not too much I don't think - Brooke mentioned to me twice this past Thursday that they all have 12-13 hour days during this tour - so I don't think too many of them are having to much downtime.

So that said, David between the tour, media, recording when sessions are scheduled, ect. yeah - I would think that he catches some rest when/if he can.

Anyone happen to have 2 extra tickets?
I was supposed to skip this tour because I was going to see Rascal Flatts, there were NO good seats on Ticketmaster so we are trying to win them through the radio.
Now I have an extra concert 'slot' open and trying to fill it with the Idols tour!
Have fun tonight! I loveeee Boardwalk Hall, its so pretty!

I'm headed to Atlantic City and I'm wearing a t-shirt I made with one of my pix I took in Newark... LOL... it's CLASSIC Cook! Here it is...

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See you all there! I'm in section 103, row FF, seat 5.

Have fun in AC, guys!!

I just heard that the busses arrived a little after 3 today.

WOW - they arrived a lot later.

Someone mentioned that when they came late in SLC, it's because they were sight-seeing..so maybe that's what they were doing again. I kinda hope so..they deserve some relaxation during these long days!

I hope so as well - they got to spend time in Manhattan over the last couple of days - so hopefully they took the scenic route down to AC.



I just checked the weather they are having thunderstorms down there - hopefully that is not the case and the weather is decent. Especially for folks who are outside waiting for DC and company.

Any word from anyone about whether the Idols came out to meet the fans and sign autographs?

No, they did not come out at all. Didn't bother to tell us until after 4. Supposedly stuck in NY traffic.