it can be as a petite i have to arrive early in the morning and end up dragging everyone with me. it's fun but it's also quite tiring and an exceptionally long day if we happen to go out after the show.

i've always been lucky i guess. never camped out and always managed to get either front row or front row right after the circle in Portugal. i have a pic somewhere... i'll post it when i find it. abroad, GC works just fine as people are more spread out and that allows me to leave enough space in front of me so i can see the stage perfectly, while still being close to it.

it's a totally different experience, a totally different vibe. i personally avoid the stands as the atmosphere is not as good. that's never an option i would consider in normal circumstances, and that's definitely a no-no for Jovi. the only 2 times i watched a band in the stands i ended up feeling disappointed with the show and that had everything to do with where i was (i'm not counting with Jovi in 89, i was 10 so that was a different situation). it's just not the same and like you said, i wouldn't have it any other way either. a lot of the excitement is lost. i'm much more willing to risk having backs in my face than having to buy a seat. i hate it that much.