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MMP offseason renovations?
« on: September 08, 2019, 09:23:39 pm »
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2019, 09:42:49 pm »
Not insider, but I believe they announced that a while back.

https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/08/02/minute-maid-park-upgrades-on-tap/
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2019, 09:44:44 pm »
Huh.  Never saw anything about that.

Move along.
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2019, 07:00:29 am »
Again...for those of us who don't/can't twitter...any details on what this is?
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« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2019, 07:05:30 am »
The right field upgrades, which will result in the removal of some second deck seats, will include what Ryan described as premium food and bar service and a staircase that will include standing room space, similar to the center field area that was renovated in 2018.
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #5 on: September 09, 2019, 07:21:16 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 09, 2019, 07:00:29 am
Again...for those of us who don't/can't twitter...any details on what this is?

It was a notice saying you can email the Astros if you want to purchase seats that will be removed for the upcoming renovation that most of us haven't heard about.
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2019, 07:37:22 am »
Quote from: Navin R Johnson on September 09, 2019, 07:05:30 am
The right field upgrades, which will result in the removal of some second deck seats, will include what Ryan described as premium food and bar service and a staircase that will include standing room space, similar to the center field area that was renovated in 2018.


Ooooh, "premium" food...like real cheese on the nachos?
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2019, 07:58:42 am »
For the people who otherwise would never go to a game unless they can get "good quality" food and mixed drinks at the ballpark. You know the kind of fan that has no idea of the standings and such. It's not about the game it's about the ballpark experience and bobble head dolls.
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2019, 08:39:28 am »
Astros Twitter was hoping they were taking out all the seats and replacing them with rainbow colors.
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« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2019, 09:22:13 am »
Quote from: Col. Sphinx Drummond on September 09, 2019, 07:58:42 am
For the people who otherwise would never go to a game unless they can get "good quality" food and mixed drinks at the ballpark. You know the kind of fan that has no idea of the standings and such. It's not about the game it's about the ballpark experience and bobble head dolls.

I'd settle for some spicy mustard for my giant pretzel.
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« Reply #10 on: September 09, 2019, 09:26:47 am »
wow a giant pretzel   did you speak with the wine stewart for a good pairing?   I long  for  all the parking places now taken up by buildings...guess taking them  down is off the table?
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #11 on: September 09, 2019, 10:23:15 am »
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« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2019, 10:28:50 am »
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« Reply #13 on: September 10, 2019, 10:44:04 am »
Quote from: Waldo on September 09, 2019, 10:28:50 am
Rub it in, why don'tcha.

FWIW, I only saw that story because it showed in my Facebook feed as a suggested post a week or so ago. I don't even follow the Chron there.
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« Reply #14 on: September 10, 2019, 04:00:27 pm »
They memorialized Yordan's upper deck shot,  and they dug up the Toy Cannon and Rooster seats! (I inquired about those a few days ago).

https://twitter.com/blummer27/status/1171523601087905793?s=19
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« Reply #15 on: September 10, 2019, 04:05:03 pm »
Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 10, 2019, 04:00:27 pm
They memorialized Yordan's upper deck shot,  and they dug up the Toy Cannon and Rooster seats! (I inquired about those a few days ago).

https://twitter.com/blummer27/status/1171523601087905793?s=19

 I remember when Wynn and Rader hit those prodigious HRs but I did not recall them being within a week of each other.
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« Reply #16 on: September 10, 2019, 04:08:24 pm »
Eric Anthony's seat is there too.

Notice how much wider the old seat backs were.
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« Reply #17 on: September 11, 2019, 08:16:30 am »
Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 10, 2019, 04:08:24 pm
Eric Anthony's seat is there too.

Notice how much wider the old seat backs were.

People got fatter, seats got smaller.
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Re: MMP offseason renovations?
« Reply #18 on: September 11, 2019, 09:47:03 am »
Quote from: Waldo on September 11, 2019, 08:16:30 am
People got fatter, seats got smaller.

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« Reply #19 on: September 11, 2019, 03:22:10 pm »
Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on September 10, 2019, 04:08:24 pm
Eric Anthony's seat is there too.

Notice how much wider the old seat backs were.

As a proud owner of a pair of Dome seats, I’m often reminded at just how large and comfortable those seats were.
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« Reply #20 on: September 11, 2019, 03:43:40 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 03:22:10 pm
As a proud owner of a pair of Dome seats, I’m often reminded at just how large and comfortable those seats were.

Where did you put yours?
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« Reply #21 on: September 11, 2019, 07:21:36 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 03:22:10 pm
As a proud owner of a pair of Dome seats, I’m often reminded at just how large and comfortable those seats were.

This.  Same here.
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« Reply #22 on: September 11, 2019, 07:46:05 pm »
Quote from: JimR on September 11, 2019, 03:43:40 pm
Where did you put yours?

Right now they are in the garage. Mrs. Hawk doesn’t want them in the living room. If I get my man cave (at the house I’ve bought and paid for) they’ll go in there.
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« Reply #23 on: September 11, 2019, 09:08:32 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 03:22:10 pm
As a proud owner of a pair of Dome seats, I’m often reminded at just how large and comfortable those seats were.

I use mine as guest chairs in my office.  People sit in them all the time and comment on how comfortable they are.
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« Reply #24 on: September 11, 2019, 09:39:36 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 07:46:05 pm
Right now they are in the garage. Mrs. Hawk doesn’t want them in the living room. If I get my man cave (at the house I’ve bought and paid for) they’ll go in there.

Mine are too, but they are coming in the house. Not sure where.
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« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2019, 09:11:37 am »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 07:46:05 pm
Right now they are in the garage. Mrs. Hawk doesn’t want them in the living room. If I get my man cave (at the house I’ve bought and paid for) they’ll go in there.

If only you could get the 'Dome scoreboard to go in there.
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« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2019, 12:24:43 pm »
I'm extremely jealous guys.  I'm just finishing up my man cave and started searching the internet for some Dome seats.  Almost nothing out there.  Living in GA, there was just no good way to pick up seats years ago when they finally decided to sell them.  Enjoy guys, you are lucky to have them.
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« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2019, 12:36:33 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on September 11, 2019, 07:46:05 pm
Right now they are in the garage. Mrs. Hawk doesn’t want them in the living room. If I get my man cave (at the house I’ve bought and paid for) they’ll go in there.

Yeah, when I retired I thought I wouldn't have a boss anymore.  Oh how wrong I was.
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« Reply #28 on: September 12, 2019, 04:09:14 pm »
Quote from: jaklewein on September 12, 2019, 12:24:43 pm
I'm extremely jealous guys.  I'm just finishing up my man cave and started searching the internet for some Dome seats.  Almost nothing out there.  Living in GA, there was just no good way to pick up seats years ago when they finally decided to sell them.  Enjoy guys, you are lucky to have them.
Just curious, what part of GA?


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« Reply #29 on: September 12, 2019, 04:36:51 pm »
Quote from: jaklewein on September 12, 2019, 12:24:43 pm
I'm extremely jealous guys.  I'm just finishing up my man cave and started searching the internet for some Dome seats.  Almost nothing out there.  Living in GA, there was just no good way to pick up seats years ago when they finally decided to sell them.  Enjoy guys, you are lucky to have them.

Just break in and go get some.  I'm sure a couple of the TZ denizens will help you out.

https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Three-men-share-photos-taken-after-sneaking-into-6151420.php
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« Reply #30 on: September 13, 2019, 09:32:12 am »
Quote from: Lefty on September 12, 2019, 04:36:51 pm
Just break in and go get some.  I'm sure a couple of the TZ denizens will help you out.

https://www.chron.com/houston/article/Three-men-share-photos-taken-after-sneaking-into-6151420.php

That's crazy.
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