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General Discussion => Talk Zone => Topic started by: JaneDoe on February 11, 2009, 11:06:54 am
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Take me out to the ball game.....
When: April 6, 2009
Where: MMPUS
First Pitch: 6:00 p.m.
Take me out with the crowd….
The Astros open the 2009 campaign against the Chicago Cubs on April 6. As has been our tradition in the past, we have reserved a limited amount of mezzanine tickets (30) for the game. Each ticket costs $20.00. There are no group discounts for Opening Day. The Astros also require the purchase of a second game in order to reserve group tickets for Opening Day. If you want to attend OD with SnS, you will be required to purchase BOTH tickets. If you reserve a ticket, you will be required to PAY for the ticket, even if you do not attend the game. If you cannot attend the second game, please attempt to sell or give the ticket to a fellow TZer.
Buy me some peanuts and CrackerJack…….
As a burnt praise offering to the BBG's for the monumentous freefall that was the Scrubs last season, a group if TZer's will be meeting at Spanish Flowers (http://www.spanish-flowers.com/) for cabrito (that's goat for all you Northern folk out there), beer and queso before the game. (time to be determined as we get closer to OD)
I don't care if I ever get back.
'Cause its root, root, root for the home team,
No Cubs fans allowed.
If they don't win, it's a shame.
Fuck the Cubs.
For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out,
At the old ball game.
I only said it once? Well, Fuck the Cubs.
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
Budgirl cannot attend OD, but would like to get 2 tickets for the second game from someone(s) who won't get to use them.
Please limit your ticket request to TZer's. We love your Auntie Mable, but want to give those here a chance for tickets first. We may open it to family later if we do not reach our limit of 30.
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Allison and I would like to go to the game, can't make cabritofest 2009.
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
Budgirl cannot attend OD, but would like to get 2 tickets for the second game from someone(s) who won't get to use them.
Please limit your ticket request to TZer's. We love your Auntie Mable, but want to give those here a chance for tickets first. We may open it to family later if we do not reach our limit of 30.
I think I can swing that deal with BG. I will take her OD ticket and swap her my second game ticket. Deal?
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I have a mini-season ticket, but I don't know if it includes OD yet. I'm on for CabritoFest and will let you know re: ticket for the game.
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Count me in (1). One of my tickets could become available pending my son's game schedule.
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
OregonStrosFan 1
gleach and allison 2
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand 1
Ok, that's 13 tickets. We have to have at least 20, but not more than 30, so speak up soon if you want in.
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As long as we get reminders on here I'll show up at CabritoFest and hang out, but due to me being so poor I refuse to answer my cell phone for fear that credit card companies will track me down with their black helicopters, I won't be able to go to the games.
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Taras? You can ride with us.
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Taras? You can ride with us.
Do I have to shower?
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Do I have to shower?
Only with Jim.
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Only with Jim.
Aw, man. My EggMcMuffin...
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Count me in. One ticket (or the package, however that works).
When is money due and to whom is it paid?
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Ok, I'd like some feedback on the second game. Should be a weekend (for out-of-towners), not during UT football, and against a NL opponent, so, I sorta narrowed the choices down.
July 25 vs Mets
August 8 vs Milwaukee
Let me know.
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I misunderstood, I thought we had to get tickets to Tuesday's game vs. the Fuckthecubs. If we get to choose I'd just as soon boo the steM as anybody.
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I misunderstood, I thought we had to get tickets to Tuesday's game vs. the Fuckthecubs. If we get to choose I'd just as soon boo the steM as anybody.
You misunderstand.
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Ok, I'd like some feedback on the second game. Should be a weekend (for out-of-towners), not during UT football, and against a NL opponent, so, I sorta narrowed the choices down.
July 25 vs Mets
August 8 vs Milwaukee
Let me know.
my vote is for July 25th. Might as well be a game where we despise the opponent.
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Count me in for the game and most likely CabritoFest. Unless there's a requisite number of posts i haven't reached yet....
And I vote for the steM game. Otherwise I'd have to leave the delivery room in time to make the Milwaukee game. Probably not a great idea.
How does payment work?
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
OregonStrosFan 1
gleach and allison 2
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand 1
Taras Bulba 1
UpTooLate 1
Ebby Calvin 1
Guinness 2
ybbodeus 1
Ok, that's 19 tickets. We have to have at least 20, but not more than 30, so speak up soon if you want in.
As soon as we get a final number of people, I will PM everyone with the payment info.
Looks like the second game will be vs the Mets on July 25.
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As discussed, please put me down for 1 for myself and 1 for Mrs Guinness. Really looking forward to it, thanks for organizing this!
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"Student?"
I'm in. Can I pledge my $40, or do I actually have to pay?
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"Student?"
I'm in. Can I pledge my $40, or do I actually have to pay?
I am currently not set up for credit card payments, but if you will PM me your card numbers (all of them just in case the first one doesn't work), expiration dates, the 3 digit code on the back, mother's maiden name, street you grew up on, driver's license number and your checking and savings account numbers, I guess you can pledge me the money. But you still ain't getting the tickets until I have cold hard cash in my hand.
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I am currently not set up for credit card payments, but if you will PM me your card numbers (all of them just in case the first one doesn't work), expiration dates, the 3 digit code on the back, mother's maiden name, street you grew up on, driver's license number and your checking and savings account numbers, I guess you can pledge me the money. But you still ain't getting the tickets until I have cold hard cash in my hand.
When did you move to Nigeria?
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When did you move to Nigeria?
it is a scam. ignore it or report it to the DA.
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This is a serious matter. Every hour, over 20 people are taken in by a Nigerian scam artist. And the vast majority of them are named ybbodeus.
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But they seem so trustworthy, in true dire straits and in genuine need of help.
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This is a serious matter. Every hour, over 20 people are taken in by a Nigerian scam artist. And the vast majority of them are named ybbodeus.
"I warn New Zealanders to stay off the main streets and stick to the back alleys, yet still every day in New York City a New Zealander is mugged."
- Murray Hewitt
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Count me in for the games and Cabritofest, with Mrs. GBB as well. As mentioned last night, she may opt out if work interferes, but I want to get my name in the hat before all the tickets are gone.
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I am currently not set up for credit card payments, but if you will PM me your card numbers (all of them just in case the first one doesn't work), expiration dates, the 3 digit code on the back, mother's maiden name, street you grew up on, driver's license number and your checking and savings account numbers, I guess you can pledge me the money. But you still ain't getting the tickets until I have cold hard cash in my hand.
If you provide me with you bank account number (inclusing route number), you phone number/address and last four digit of social secure number, I can instruct my disposed pri-minister and his chauffer to wired the money to you from bank in where the $40 is currently collecting the interest.
Ybbosamphir-adeus
"Two can play that game, soldier!" POE, OPE, EPO, etc.
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
OregonStrosFan 1
gleach and allison 2
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand 1
Taras Bulba 1
UpTooLate 1
Ebby Calvin 1
Guinness 2
ybbodeus 1
GreatBagwellsBeard and the Mrs. ToBeGBB 2
That's 21.
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One, please.
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Hell, why not? Count me in for one, also.
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The newly released Astros promo schedule (http://houston.astros.mlb.com/schedule/promotions.jsp?c_id=hou) shows that we will get a "Los Astros" cap for the Mets game.
Got some interesting giveaways.
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Got some interesting giveaways.
No kidding
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/schedule/promotions_popup.jsp?c_id=hou&puid=2009_04_08_chnmlb_houmlb_1
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
OregonStrosFan 1
gleach and allison 2
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand 1
Taras Bulba 1
UpTooLate 2
Ebby Calvin 1
Guinness 2
ybbodeus 1
GreatBagwellsBeard and the Mrs. GBB2B 2
homer 1
chuck 1
That's 24. That leaves only 6 more to go, folks.
By the way, if we don't purchase 30, then next year we will only be able to purchase as many as we did this year.
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No kidding
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/schedule/promotions_popup.jsp?c_id=hou&puid=2009_04_08_chnmlb_houmlb_1
I wouldn't even take that one when I walked in the gate. The cap collectibles look cool, so do some of the bobbleheads. I would really like the gym bag and blanket.
I'm kinda surprised they are giving away a Jeff Bagwell bronze collectible this year. Unfortunately, not a single Brad Ausmus giveaway (sorry Budgirl).
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Count me in for 1.
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Received an invoice for 30 tickets today. We currently only have 25 spoken for. Anyone else interested?
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Alright. It's time for me to meet you people. I'm hereby committing to a ticket. See you sooner than you'd like.
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Alright. It's time for me to meet you people. I'm hereby committing to a ticket. See you sooner than you'd like.
Will be glad to make your aquaintance. Go Astros!
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Make that two tickets. Just let me know where to send the funds.
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Put me down for 1
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
OregonStrosFan 1
gleach and allison 2
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand 1
Taras Bulba 1
UpTooLate 2
Ebby Calvin 1
Guinness 2
ybbodeus 1
GreatBagwellsBeard and the Mrs. GBB2B 2
homer 1
chuck 1
DVauthrin 1
Mr. Happy 2
EastTexAstro 1
That's 28 by my count. Only 2 left.
Limey--did you find out if your mini-plan included Opening Day?
I will be sending payment info out in the next couple of days by PM.
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Current ticket count:
That's 28 by my count. Only 2 left.
Limey--did you find out if your mini-plan included Opening Day?
I will be sending payment info out in the next couple of days by PM.
I am going to be in Houston for business on the 6th!!!! Can I be a part of your reindeer games? If so, that would be:
das for 1.
(please, please, please, please..............)
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Spanish Flowers will have a record day!
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Spanish Flowers will have a record day!
They better put on an extra pot of queso and kill another goat.
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They better put on an extra pot of queso and kill another goat.
da-dum, da-dum, da-dum... whoosh! "We're gonna need a bigger goat!" - Roy Schneider (RIP)
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I am going to be in Houston for business on the 6th!!!! Can I be a part of your reindeer games? If so, that would be:
das for 1.
(please, please, please, please..............)
Great! It will be nice to catch up with you again. I have a gift for you if you'll PM me. I can hold on to it for you and hand it over on OD. Lemme know!
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da-dum, da-dum, da-dum... whoosh! "We're gonna need a bigger goat!" - Roy Schneider (RIP)
I'm thinking of the disappearing goat in "Jurassic Park". One moment it's there, the next moment the TZers are rubbing their collective belly.
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I'm thinking of the disappearing goat in "Jurassic Park". One moment it's there, the next moment the TZers are rubbing their collective belly.
I call NOT being the collective belly this time...
ETA: Unless Nikki shows up. Then, disregard this message entirely.
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Current ticket count:
JaneDoe 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup 1
JimR 1
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl 1
Budgirl cannot attend OD, but would like to get 2 tickets for the second game from someone(s) who won't get to use them.
Please limit your ticket request to TZer's. We love your Auntie Mable, but want to give those here a chance for tickets first. We may open it to family later if we do not reach our limit of 30.
Ahhhh you guys suck. Maybe someday I'll win the lottery. Until then I'll continue to be one jealous individual. I haven't been to MM Park since the WS.
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By the way, I'm in for CabritoFest but have different tickets to the game.
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By the way, I'm in for CabritoFest but have different tickets to the game.
Well, you should come by our section and say Hi.
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I am going to be in Houston for business on the 6th!!!! Can I be a part of your reindeer games? If so, that would be:
das for 1.
(please, please, please, please..............)
You got it.
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You got it.
Some fair warning here for the group. I am 0-18 in my lifetime seeing the Astros in person. The ignominious string has seen me watch the good guys loose in San Francisco, LA, San Diego, DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburgh and the Astrodome. Included in this revolting, decades-long spectacle were losses by Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Andy Pettitte, Daryl Kile and newbies like Nieve and (sic) Williams.
There will be some firsts for me. I've never seen Oswalt pitch in person. I've never been to a game at MMPUS. I've only met a couple of you in person. So, I need some slumpbuster suggestions so that I don't fly this grunge down there and infect you all. Keep in mind that I am (happily) married and would like to remain that way. Fire away.
Unrelated side note: If I fail to structure my work day down there on the 6th well enough and have to show up to the goat-pick and game in a suit, y'all (I'm workin' on my Texan) have free license to ridicule me unmercilessly the entire time.
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Don't worry das. Neil T. came to SF in a suit and bow tie. I think you'll be fine.
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Some fair warning here for the group. I am 0-18 in my lifetime seeing the Astros in person. The ignominious string has seen me watch the good guys loose in San Francisco, LA, San Diego, DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburgh and the Astrodome. Included in this revolting, decades-long spectacle were losses by Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Andy Pettitte, Daryl Kile and newbies like Nieve and (sic) Williams.
There will be some firsts for me. I've never seen Oswalt pitch in person. I've never been to a game at MMPUS. I've only met a couple of you in person. So, I need some slumpbuster suggestions so that I don't fly this grunge down there and infect you all. Keep in mind that I am (happily) married and would like to remain that way. Fire away.
Unrelated side note: If I fail to structure my work day down there on the 6th well enough and have to show up to the goat-pick and game in a suit, y'all (I'm workin' on my Texan) have free license to ridicule me unmercilessly the entire time.
nothing you wear can beat Neil T's bow tie.
the way to stay happily married is to deny it to the grave ("are you going to believe me or your lyin' eyes?").
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Some fair warning here for the group. I am 0-18 in my lifetime seeing the Astros in person. The ignominious string has seen me watch the good guys loose in San Francisco, LA, San Diego, DC, Baltimore, Philly, Pittsburgh and the Astrodome. Included in this revolting, decades-long spectacle were losses by Nolan Ryan, Mike Scott, Andy Pettitte, Daryl Kile and newbies like Nieve and (sic) Williams.
There will be some firsts for me. I've never seen Oswalt pitch in person. I've never been to a game at MMPUS. I've only met a couple of you in person. So, I need some slumpbuster suggestions so that I don't fly this grunge down there and infect you all. Keep in mind that I am (happily) married and would like to remain that way. Fire away.
Unrelated side note: If I fail to structure my work day down there on the 6th well enough and have to show up to the goat-pick and game in a suit, y'all (I'm workin' on my Texan) have free license to ridicule me unmercilessly the entire time.
Speaking as a fellow interloper non-Texan, come as you are. You and your bas ass streak. I smell a streak busting on opening day.
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the way to stay happily married is to deny it to the grave ("are you going to believe me or your lyin' eyes?").
Also known as The Clemens Defense. Oh, wait...
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So, I need some slumpbuster suggestions so that I don't fly this grunge down there and infect you all.
The cast of The View. Naked. Together.
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The cast of The View. Naked. Together.
I just threw up in my mouth a lot.
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The cast of The View. Naked. Together.
Good Lord. That's just not fair.
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... I've never seen Oswalt pitch in person. ...
The trick is to try not to blink.
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The cast of The View. Naked. Together.
I would have thought that making him watch Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000 three thousand times would have been appropriate. You MM are a mean MF'er.
On the other hand I wouldn't mind a peek at: http://www.realclearsports.com/blog/Hasselbeck.jpg
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The cast of The View. Naked. Together.
Yeah, they would bust any possible slump.
They could have even busted Lou Gehrig's terminal slump.
Of course he may have still chosen death rather than face that...
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Yeah, they would bust any possible slump.
They could have even busted Lou Gehrig's terminal slump.
Of course he may have still chosen death rather than face that...
Tim Geithner might have to face that to bust the recession.
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Payment info has been sent out by PM. If you did not receive one, please PM me and let me know.
There is ONE ticket set left.
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Payment info has been sent out by PM. If you did not receive one, please PM me and let me know.
Afternoon, all. I'm looking for suggestions on the best place to stay Sunday night and Monday night the 5th and 6th. My meetings are at 1301 McKinney Street which is a few blocks from MMPUS, it looks like. I think my room rate travel cap is $220 per night. Any recommendations for a track nearby so I can go for a run in the evening? I don't see one at U0fH downtown and I don't know how far away the nearest high school or university that has one is. Also, if you had one meal that you just had to have in Houston (besides the Cabrito-fest Monday evening) where would you go? I will not, WILL NOT eat room service Sunday evening...
I work daytimes so I have been unable to accomplish anything regarding The View. I did envision the crowd at my last speaking engagement naked though and did manage to throw up in my mouth a little mid-sentence. A room full of aerospace and government execs is not a pretty sight when you visually unstuff those suits. To cement the slumpbuster, I did also force myself to watch Intolerable Cruelty over the weekend with toothpicks holding my eyelids open. My wife dared to suggest that Catherine Zeta-Jones was not quite ugly enough to accomplish the task though…
I'm looking forward to (and slightly askeered of) meeting some of you in a few weeks.
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Afternoon, all. I'm looking for suggestions on the best place to stay Sunday night and Monday night the 5th and 6th. My meetings are at 1301 McKinney Street which is a few blocks from MMPUS, it looks like. I think my room rate travel cap is $220 per night. Any recommendations for a track nearby so I can go for a run in the evening? I don't see one at U0fH downtown and I don't know how far away the nearest high school or university that has one is. Also, if you had one meal that you just had to have in Houston (besides the Cabrito-fest Monday evening) where would you go? I will not, WILL NOT eat room service Sunday evening...
I work daytimes so I have been unable to accomplish anything regarding The View. I did envision the crowd at my last speaking engagement naked though and did manage to throw up in my mouth a little mid-sentence. A room full of aerospace and government execs is not a pretty sight when you visually unstuff those suits. To cement the slumpbuster, I did also force myself to watch Intolerable Cruelty over the weekend with toothpicks holding my eyelids open. My wife dared to suggest that Catherine Zeta-Jones was not quite ugly enough to accomplish the task though…
I'm looking forward to (and slightly askeered of) meeting some of you in a few weeks.
I always recommend the Hilton Americas. It has a lot of rooms and is thus generally available, especially for under $200 a night. It's a couple blocks away from MMPUS and from the Chevron Fulbright Tower.
Don't know of any tracks (though Robertson stadium isn't far by car). For the "one meal in Houston" you can never go wrong with Ninfa's on Navigation.
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I always recommend the Hilton Americas. It has a lot of rooms and is thus generally available, especially for under $200 a night. It's a couple blocks away from MMPUS and from the Chevron Fulbright Tower.
Don't know of any tracks (though Robertson stadium isn't far by car). For the "one meal in Houston" you can never go wrong with Ninfa's on Navigation.
ermas is good and is walking distance from the stadium.
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Magnolia Hotel, The Inn at the Ballpark, Hilton Americas and Hotel Icon are the closest to the ball park. There is also the Hyatt and the Double Tree, but those are a tad more cab-ish. Hotel Icon, Hilton Americas and Inn at the Ballpark all have very good restraunts in them. McCormick & Schmicks is pretty good as well. Depending on what time you run, the streets of downtown is probably your best option. The closest high schools are Yates and Davis, but those tracks have a minimum time per lap.
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Vic and Anthonys or Marks
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The Strip House for steaks: because they are burnt on the outside, juicy in the middle, and don't stick in your craw when you realise that you're in a Ferteatery. Also, soft-focus 1930's black and white porn on the walls.
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I have received money from about 9 of you, but the Astros have only sent me the OD tickets. I just called our sales rep and she said she would send the tickets to the second game out today. As soon and I get them, they will go out to all that have payed (and whose checks have cleared the bank).
Thanks to all of you who have been so prompt with your payment.
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I have received money from about 9 of you, but the Astros have only sent me the OD tickets. I just called our sales rep and she said she would send the tickets to the second game out today. As soon and I get them, they will go out to all that have payed (and whose checks have cleared the bank).
Thanks to all of you who have been so prompt with your payment.
mailed check today.
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I have received money from about 9 of you, but the Astros have only sent me the OD tickets. I just called our sales rep and she said she would send the tickets to the second game out today. As soon and I get them, they will go out to all that have payed (and whose checks have cleared the bank).
Thanks to all of you who have been so prompt with your payment.
Was planning to pay you if we met for lunch. If not, I'll mail you a check.
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The Crown Plaza is downtown, and just a block from the Downtown YMCA, which has a track.
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I have received money from about 9 of you, but the Astros have only sent me the OD tickets. I just called our sales rep and she said she would send the tickets to the second game out today. As soon and I get them, they will go out to all that have payed (and whose checks have cleared the bank).
Thanks to all of you who have been so prompt with your payment.
Mine will go out in tomorrow's post. Sorry for the delay. You can give BudGirl my tickets.
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Afternoon, all. I'm looking for suggestions on the best place to stay Sunday night and Monday night the 5th and 6th. My meetings are at 1301 McKinney Street which is a few blocks from MMPUS, it looks like. I think my room rate travel cap is $220 per night. Any recommendations for a track nearby so I can go for a run in the evening? I don't see one at U0fH downtown and I don't know how far away the nearest high school or university that has one is. Also, if you had one meal that you just had to have in Houston (besides the Cabrito-fest Monday evening) where would you go? I will not, WILL NOT eat room service Sunday evening...
I work daytimes so I have been unable to accomplish anything regarding The View. I did envision the crowd at my last speaking engagement naked though and did manage to throw up in my mouth a little mid-sentence. A room full of aerospace and government execs is not a pretty sight when you visually unstuff those suits. To cement the slumpbuster, I did also force myself to watch Intolerable Cruelty over the weekend with toothpicks holding my eyelids open. My wife dared to suggest that Catherine Zeta-Jones was not quite ugly enough to accomplish the task though…
I'm looking forward to (and slightly askeered of) meeting some of you in a few weeks.
1301 McKinney? Thank you, Bench, for the proper designation. If you run through downtown, you can hit the trail around Buffalo Bayou, which is 5 miles and better than a high school track. Four Seasons is closest, but Hilton Americas is close, too, and probably a better bargain. There aren't really any tracks downtown, but the easiest running area to get to may be the track around Rice, or Memorial Park. You could actually take the train to Rice. Each of those is about 3 miles. It would be easier to park at Memorial Park.
A lot of restaurants will be closed on Sunday evening. I think The Grove, which is between the noble Fulbright Tower and the ballpark, at least if you walk in a staggering line, is the prettiest restaurant in Houston, and has the best bar. The food's ok too. I don't know if it's open on Sunday. The Four Season's has one of the better places in town, and isn't ever that busy.
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Mine going out today as well.
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Was planning to pay you if we met for lunch. If not, I'll mail you a check.
Don't worry about mailing it. I know where you live.
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Mine went out yesterday. You should have it today or tomorrow.
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Mine went out yesterday. You should have it today or tomorrow.
Same.
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Mine went out yesterday. You should have it today or tomorrow.
Got it today. Thanks.
Here's whose money I have recieved:
UpTooLate x2
Taras
EastTexAstro
EbbyCalvin
Batgirl
and from Mike (I assume MikeyBoy?)
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Mine went out last week, I'm surprised you don't have it yet.
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Got it today. Thanks.
Here's whose money I have recieved:
UpTooLate x2
Taras
EastTexAstro
EbbyCalvin
Batgirl
and from Mike (I assume MikeyBoy?)
Not me. I'm in Austin until Thursday at a sales meeting, I travel from here to Orlando to meet the family at Disney. I'm there until next tuesday. I will send you the money and envelope when I get back next week. Sorry for the delay.
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Updated list:
JaneDoe
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
Noe' 1
MRaup PAID
JimR PAID
Ty in Tampa 1
Batgirl PAID
OregonStrosFan PAID
gleach and allison PAID
MikeyBoy 1
RonBrand PAID
Taras Bulba PAID
UpTooLate PAID
Ebby Calvin PAID
Guinness 2
ybbodeus PAID
GreatBagwellsBeard and the Mrs. GBB2B 2
homer 1
chuck 1
DVauthrin 1
Mr. Happy PAID
EastTexAstro PAID
das 1
I still have 1 ticket set (Opening Day plus July 25 vs Mets) available. Please PM me if you want it. Thanks.
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I'm shocked at the number of people in the "PAID" category. I would have thought at this point that Jane would have only received maybe one or two checks along with some random coins and Honduran postage stamps. Where's the SnS I used to know?
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I'm shocked at the number of people in the "PAID" category. I would have thought at this point that Jane would have only received maybe one or two checks along with some random coins and Honduran postage stamps. Where's the SnS I used to know?
They remember my Clemens haiku from last year and figure they better not screw me over.
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Mine went out yesterday. You should have it today or tomorrow.
I actually noticed last night that my cashiers check with your name on it is still on my desk! I blame the cough meds. Stupid cough meds! It's on it's way.
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I'll send it as soon as I get back into town on Monday. I promise. Please don't break my kneecaps, Guido...
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I'm shocked at the number of people in the "PAID" category. I would have thought at this point that Jane would have only received maybe one or two checks along with some random coins and Honduran postage stamps. Where's the SnS I used to know?
Well, she got Panamanian coins and some old Soviet postage stamps from me, so you can be sure that I'm trying like hell to keep up my end of the bargain.
Yeah, das, Neil has a good idea - take the train down to Hermann Park and run there. There's a pretty decent track down there and not nearly as many people running as at Memorial Park. Running in Memorial Park is a lot like joyriding on the West Loop at about 4:30 in the afternoon.
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I wish we could make it this time, but our daughter is starting driver's ed that afternoon. So, for goodness sakes, stay off the roads in the Memorial area!
Perhaps we might be able to buy someone's 2nd tickets and attend those festivities.
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I wish we could make it this time, but our daughter is starting driver's ed that afternoon. So, for goodness sakes, stay off the roads in the Memorial area!
Perhaps we might be able to buy someone's 2nd tickets and attend those festivities.
I will almost certainly have one to sell give you.
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I will almost certainly have one to sell give you.
...and, since I am only going to be there for the Opening Day game, I'll have another one to give for the 2nd game.
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Updated list:
das 1
HudsonHawk 1
Zipp 1
JaneDoe PAID
Noe' PAID
MRaup PAID
JimR PAID
Ty in Tampa PAID
Batgirl PAID
OregonStrosFan PAID
gleach and allison PAID
MikeyBoy PAID
RonBrand PAID
Taras Bulba PAID
UpTooLate PAID x2
Ebby Calvin PAID
Guinness PAIDx2
ybbodeus PAID
GreatBagwellsBeard and the Mrs. GBB2B PAIDx2
homer PAID
chuck PAID
DVauthrin PAID
Mr. Happy PAIDx2
EastTexAstro PAID
I still have 1 ticket set (Opening Day plus July 25 vs Mets) available. Please PM me if you want it. Thanks.
The envelopes have all been stuffed and will be put in the mail tomorrow. Sorry for the delay, I was waiting for the second batch of tickets to come in.
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thanks for handling the tickets, janedoe!
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thanks for handling the tickets, janedoe!
No kidding! Three cheers for JaneDoe!
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You are welcome.
All the tickets (for those who have sent payment) went out in the mail this morning, so you should be getting them this week.
I still have one ticket set if you know anyone who is interested.
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Received mine in the mail today--thanks, Jane! It was the first time that Mrs. Taras learned that they are the Chicago Fuck the Cubs.
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the Raups' ducats arrived today. thank you!
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Got mine yesterday, thanks!
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Got mine yesterday, thanks!
Me too. Thanks again for putting this together!
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We got ours on Tuesday. It was also the day the cable guy brought our HD box for our new tv, so it was like Christmas at the Guinness household! Thanks from me as well for taking care of this, really looking forward the the game.
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got mine a couple days ago, thanks.
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I checked the mail. I have Ty's.
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I checked the mail. I have Ty's.
Excellent! Thanks, Jane Doe and BudGirl!!
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Has anyone (that has paid) NOT received their tickets ? Thanks.
And--I still have 1 ticket for OD and July 25 available.
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Has anyone (that has paid) NOT received their tickets ? Thanks.
And--I still have 1 ticket for OD and July 25 available.
I have mine, thanks!
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Check.
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what time do we meet at the restaurant?
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what time do we meet at the restaurant?
2 p.m. was mentioned. (http://www.spikesnstars.com/forums/index.php?topic=107884.msg253847#msg253847) Anyone think another time would be better? Probably after 1:00 p.m. would be best to avoid the lunch crowd.
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somebody just say a time. it does not have to be the subject of an election.
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somebody just say a time. it does not have to be the subject of an election.
I'm good with any time 12:30 or later.
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I'm good with any time 12:30 or later.
Done, I'll be there at 12:30-ish!
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Done, I'll be there at 12:30-ish!
Tell 'em to throw some cabritos on the fire and replace the urinal cakes--SnS is coming to town and hell's coming with it!
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
I'm going to school on the responses you get to this...
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
everyone will love you if you buy them a beer.
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So A), bring money...
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
pick up tabs. lots of tabs.
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Tell 'em to throw some cabritos on the fire and replace the urinal cakes--SnS is coming to town and hell's coming with it!
"Do you hear me... tell 'em HELLS COMING WITH ME!"
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
Look for the popes wearing funny hats, made of aluminum foil.
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I'll be the guy in the Astros jersey.
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Look for the popes wearing funny hats, made of aluminum foil.
Great make the popes wear the funny hats while the Illuminati just get to look cool.
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Great make the popes wear the funny hats while the Illuminati just get to look cool.
Speaking as a resident Illuminati, the ability to "just get to look cool" is not something that I can truly say is my forte. I will settle with "just look half-way presentable... stand up straight, don't slouch... wipe the drool off your chin".
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I'll be the guy in the Astros jersey.
Didn't someone post a story about a gang killing involving a guy in an Astros' jersey? I'd save it for the game.
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I'm truly interested in buying an Astros jersey that says "Pudge" on the back of the shirt. If it says "Rodriquez" I will be severly dissappointed. I may even go Craig on that shirt just for the shear principle of the matter. I will warn you right now, you may not want to visit The Shed if I return to my seat without a shirt. Just saying.
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everyone will love you if you buy them a beer.
One round of my choice will be on me, I hear Pabst Blue Ribbon is a truly quality beer. Jane Doe drinks for free for doing the legwork, if I have any say.
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So have we established the meeting time for Spanish Flowers?
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Any advice for someone who won't know a soul there? Show up drunk? Wear a bowtie? Keep fingers away from Limey's mouth? Wear a money belt?
Yep.
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Great make the popes wear the funny hats while the Illuminati just get to look cool.
The Illuminati would make the funny hats cool.
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So have we established the meeting time for Spanish Flowers?
Sounds like it.
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The Illuminati would make the funny hats cool.
Sounds like a job for JackAstro.
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Sounds like it.
I've seen 12:30 mentioned, and we also discussed 2 pm last week. So thus the reason for the question.
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I've seen 12:30 mentioned, and we also discussed 2 pm last week. So thus the reason for the question.
right. i'm not sure either.
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I've seen 12:30 mentioned, and we also discussed 2 pm last week. So thus the reason for the question.
And thus the reason for the vague answer. Though I'd bet that you can get there anytime during the afternoon and consider yourself "on time." I probably won't make it until after 3.
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I'll make the executive decision for JaneDoe. 1:00 pm. That should give people a half day to work, if they chose. Should not make those traveling here have to leave at 7:00 am. Plus, those that are playing tour guide will have enough time to play tour guide.
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The Illuminati would make the funny hats cool.
I've got a Shriner's fez if you want to test that theory.
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I'll make the executive decision for JaneDoe. 1:00 pm. That should give people a half day to work, if they chose. Should not make those traveling here have to leave at 7:00 am. Plus, those that are playing tour guide will have enough time to play tour guide.
Just got off the phone with our rep.
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
I was gonna say to meet at Spanish Flowers at 1:30, but BG said 1:00 so go with that. I probably can't get there until 1:30, so someone needs to get a table. For how many? Hell if I know. Just say 20. There are several who cannot get off that early to go to Spanish Flowers.
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I'm not likely to get off on time (steady...) so probably won't make Spanish Flowers, but will probably make the ballpark by 4.
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Great make the popes wear the funny hats while the Illuminati just get to look cool.
The Illuminati are to show up naked.
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The Illuminati are to show up naked.
You forgot to add a question mark at the end of that sentence.
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Thankfully, I'm a pope.
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Just got off the phone with our rep.
Gates open at 4:00 p.m.
I was gonna say to meet at Spanish Flowers at 1:30, but BG said 1:00 so go with that. I probably can't get there until 1:30, so someone needs to get a table. For how many? Hell if I know. Just say 20. There are several who cannot get off that early to go to Spanish Flowers.
Vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Viagra!
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Vivaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Viagra!
Viagra and naked illuminati in the same thread is the irresistible force meeting the immovable object.
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Viagra and naked illuminati in the same thread is the irresistible force meeting the immovable object.
Is that like the buttered toast strapped on the back of cat? Ewww...
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Is that like the buttered toast strapped on the back of cat? Ewww...
"Margaret Thatcher naked on a cold day! Margaret Thatcher naked on a cold day!"
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Going way out on a twig here, but anyone in SA or surrounding want to meet somewhere for the game?
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Is the last ticket available? I'll take it, if so.
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I have bad news on my front. Due to an emergency, I will not be able to be in Houston for opening day. It popped up last night, and I have to travel somewhere else dab nabbit. However, my loss can be someone else's gain. I really want to see another TZer attend the game and use my two tickets. You will be my guest (that's right-no charge for the tickets), and I will pay to overnight the tickets to you! However, as far as the rest of the trip, you're on your own. But you are encouraged to buy Coach and JaneDoe a round or two as I was planning to do. It's first claim first serve. I am so disappointed. I'll be there in spirit. See you sooner than you'd like.
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Bummer, Mr. Happy. Hope everything works out ok.
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I have bad news on my front. Due to an emergency, I will not be able to be in Houston for opening day. It popped up last night, and I have to travel somewhere else dab nabbit. However, my loss can be someone else's gain. I really want to see another TZer attend the game and use my two tickets. You will be my guest (that's right-no charge for the tickets), and I will pay to overnight the tickets to you! However, as far as the rest of the trip, you're on your own. But you are encouraged to buy Coach and JaneDoe a round or two as I was planning to do. It's first claim first serve. I am so disappointed. I'll be there in spirit. See you sooner than you'd like.
It just so happens that I am looking for two tickets, if you still have them. Better yet, I will pay for them.
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It just so happens that I am looking for two tickets, if you still have them. Better yet, I will pay for them.
I do, and they're yours. PM me for shipping details.
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I do, and they're yours. PM me for shipping details.
Sent.
Also, Jane Doe please see the PM I sent you.
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Sent.
Also, Jane Doe please see the PM I sent you.
The two duckets you'll get from Mr. Happy is actually just one OD ducket. But JaneDoe has a another OD ducket you can probably swap. So that is probably what you're dealing with in order to get two OD tickets and then she will have two extra tickets for the July game she can sell later for the second get together.
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The two duckets you'll get from Mr. Happy is actually just one OD ducket. But JaneDoe has a another OD ducket you can probably swap. So that is probably what you're dealing with in order to get two OD tickets and then she will have two extra tickets for the July game she can sell later for the second get together.
Nope. I've got two in my hand.
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Nope. I've got two in my hand.
Cool. I also sent JaneDoe a PM, as I could use a third OD ticket.
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Nope. I've got two in my hand.
JaneDoe did have an extra one, but drew corleone claimed it.
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JaneDoe did have an extra one, but drew corleone claimed it.
Okay. Two is good for me, three would be a bonus.
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Maybe you and drew can wrestle for it?
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Maybe you and drew can wrestle for it?
Does Spanish Flowers have an octagon?
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I was thinking they could wrestle in queso. But anything would be cool.
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Sent.
Also, Jane Doe please see the PM I sent you.
Saw and replied.
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But you are encouraged to buy Coach and JaneDoe a round or two as I was planning to do.
What?!? I didn't make the "buy a round" list. Not like I hold grudges or anything of the sort. Just ask my sisters.
Seriously Happy, sorry that you won't be in attendance, as I was looking forward to meeting you. I hope that your emergency is minor and that you bounce back to make the next event.
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What?!? I didn't make the "buy a round" list. Not like I hold grudges or anything of the sort. Just ask my sisters.
Seriously Happy, sorry that you won't be in attendance, as I was looking forward to meeting you. I hope that your emergency is minor and that you bounce back to make the next event.
LMAO. Of course, you'd have been included. Since I don't drink any more, I have more money to buy drinks for others.
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Thanks for the encouraging words. The emergency actually could work out to be a really good thing. We'll have to wait and see. I just have to be there for it.
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LMAO. Of course, you'd have been included. Since I don't drink any more, I have more money to buy drinks for others.
That's the spirit. IIRC you should have tickets for the mid season game. Start putting your change in the jar.
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LMAO. Of course, you'd have been included. Since I don't drink any more, I have more money to buy drinks for others.
I drink to stimulate the economy. I am supporting the bartenders and cab drivers of Houston.
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I drink to stimulate the economy. I am supporting the bartenders and cab drivers of Houston.
That's the spirit. I used to scream "I'm an economic threat" after shooting some godforsaken combination shot, and probably buying the bar a round of them too.
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I drink to stimulate the economy. I am supporting the bartenders and cab drivers of Houston.
Good for you! We all have to do our part.
At one of my customers, I park near the queue of cabs waiting for a fare. In their down time, the drivers pull out their prayer carpets and face Mecca. Next time I'm there, I'll make a point of making sure they are putting in a good word for Limey. Perhaps they are already doing so. "Praise be to Allah, and may that drunken Englishman be hitting the bars tonight.".
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Marc Faber recommends supporting the local economy by investing in the only two things that are still reliably locally made, beer and prostitutes.
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Thanks for the encouraging words. The emergency actually could work out to be a really good thing. We'll have to wait and see. I just have to be there for it.
sorry to miss the chance to meet you, Paul.
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sorry to miss the chance to meet you, Paul.
I'll definitely be there in June. Hope you are. I owe you a few rounds for straightening my ass out more than a few times over the last dozen years.
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sorry to miss the chance to meet you, Paul.
agreed. your baseball stories are always entertaining Mr. Happy.
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So, will there be name tags? Someone at the door to announce us?
"Lord and Lady Doooooooouchbag. Pudggggggge Facker."
And how do we introduce ourselves? With our stage names? Or do all the people who really count already know each other, and the joke will be on dorky ol' me as I stumble in and fail miserably at even attempting to fit in?
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Mr. Drew Corleone, sir, please check your PMs.
Thank you.
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I'll be the one with the clown nose.
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So, will there be name tags? Someone at the door to announce us?
"Lord and Lady Doooooooouchbag. Pudggggggge Facker."
And how do we introduce ourselves? With our stage names? Or do all the people who really count already know each other, and the joke will be on dorky ol' me as I stumble in and fail miserably at even attempting to fit in?
Just walk in with your antennae up, we'll know who you are.
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Just walk in with your antennae up, we'll know who you are.
Great. Now I have to bring my horse.
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Great. Now I have to bring my horse.
Oh, I thought that was you.
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Mr. Drew Corleone, sir, please check your PMs.
Thank you.
Jane. I just responded. The phone number you sent was missing a digit.
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So, will there be name tags? Someone at the door to announce us?
"Lord and Lady Doooooooouchbag. Pudggggggge Facker."
And how do we introduce ourselves? With our stage names? Or do all the people who really count already know each other, and the joke will be on dorky ol' me as I stumble in and fail miserably at even attempting to fit in?
The cool people all know each other already.
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The cool people all know each other already.
That's what I thought. I'm sending someone else in my place.
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Jane. I just responded. The phone number you sent was missing a digit.
Dial 9 to get out.
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The cool people all know each other already.
which means i need a BIG nametag.
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which means i need a BIG nametag.
JackAstro has made sure everyone knows you.
And you know I think you are cool. Ice Age cool.
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Jane. I just responded. The phone number you sent was missing a digit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khTX19nyYjU&feature=related
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khTX19nyYjU&feature=related
Wow. That was insane.
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So is there a caravan heading out from Austin on Monday?
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Wow. That was insane.
The whole film is insane. Dated but insane.
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So is there a caravan heading out from Austin on Monday?
the Raups and Taras hope to be on the road by 10.
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So is there a caravan heading out from Austin on Monday?
I'll be leaving sometime between 10:30 and 11:15. Why they'd schedule a meeting on the Monday after Easter is beyond me.
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I'll be leaving sometime between 10:30 and 11:15. Why they'd schedule a meeting on the Monday after Easter is beyond me.
call in sick. Easter is the 12th, though.
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I'll be leaving sometime between 10:30 and 11:15. Why they'd schedule a meeting on the Monday after Easter is beyond me.
I thought Easter was on the 12th, what does that have to do with Opening Day?
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I AM an idiot, you know.
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call in sick.
I actually took Monday and Tuesday off, but I'm working a meeting that starts at 10 on Monday and one that starts at 1 on Tuesday out of the goodness left in my microscopic stony little heart.
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I actually took Monday and Tuesday off, but I'm working a meeting that starts at 10 on Monday and one that starts at 1 on Tuesday out of the goodness left in my microscopic stony little heart.
You are what the French call, "le sucker".
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I was planning to take a half-day, but I'm leaning toward just ditching work altogether.
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I was planning to take a half-day, but I'm leaning toward just ditching work altogether.
I'm taking the whole day off and I live in Houston.
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I'll be leaving Austin perhaps on Sunday to visit family and then drive directly into work on Tuesday morning. BTW - if you look for folks wearing SnS caps, then you'll know who is there for Cabritofest. I'll be wearing a blue SpikesnStars cap.
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I'll be leaving Austin perhaps on Sunday to visit family and then drive directly into work on Tuesday morning. BTW - if you look for folks wearing SnS caps, then you'll know who is there for Cabritofest. I'll be wearing a blue SpikesnStars cap.
Are you bringing me mine? Remember, I "donated" mine.
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Are you bringing me mine? Remember, I "donated" mine.
Yes
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thanks
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I have bad news on my front. Due to an emergency, I will not be able to be in Houston for opening day. It popped up last night, and I have to travel somewhere else dab nabbit. However, my loss can be someone else's gain. I really want to see another TZer attend the game and use my two tickets. You will be my guest (that's right-no charge for the tickets), and I will pay to overnight the tickets to you! However, as far as the rest of the trip, you're on your own. But you are encouraged to buy Coach and JaneDoe a round or two as I was planning to do. It's first claim first serve. I am so disappointed. I'll be there in spirit. See you sooner than you'd like.
Got them. Tnks Mr Happy, you made me very ....well you know.
P.S. You should be getting a check in the mail in the next few days.
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The whole film is insane. Dated but insane.
I've added it to the top of my netflix queue.
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How far is Spanish Flowers from MMPUS?
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Noe, are you bringing the other hats?
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How far is Spanish Flowers from MMPUS?
not too far
but it's not staggering distance
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Noe, are you bringing the other hats?
Yes
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How far is Spanish Flowers from MMPUS?
3.7 miles
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3.7 miles
Just a 45-minute drive. No worries.
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Just a 45-minute drive. No worries.
Head straight down Main, and you won't have an issue getting to MMPUS. Provided your doors lock.
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Just a 45-minute drive. No worries.
This isn't LA.
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This isn't LA.
Spanish Flowers is not a bad choice as it should not be packed at that time of day. You can even get some cabrito. I nominate Bench to rent one of those 50 yard long Hummer limos to take us to/from the game.
The trick to parking is to find metered space on one of the side streets near the park since it's free after 5pm. However if you are concerned about your ride and or belongings then be ready to pony up the $10-$20 for parking near the park. Opening day might even have higher prices. Carpooling from S.F. might be the economical route to go.
The name tag thing might not be a bad idea with this large of a group. Even at Gleach's party, I was like "ok, so that guy over there is....?"
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The parking recommendation I would make is this. If anyone were planning to drink at a downtown establishment after the game that they park their vehicle there. It would be cheaper, everyone would be parked in the same area.
Those that have to go home right after the game will obviously want to park closer to the park.
I'm not wearing a name tag.
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You can't have a cool party without name tags.
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I'm not wearing a name tag.
Non-conformist. Of course everybody knows who Budgirl is. If they don't then I'll admit you're quite good at mingling and making sure that everybody does.
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You can't have a cool party without name tags.
FIFY.
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I can carry three normal-sized humans in relative comfort in my snappy MartianMobile. I'll be driving direct from Austin to SF, but I'll be happy to ferry any intrepid travelers to the ballpark area. I will be spending the night and I'll be parking in the hotel garage across from the MMPUS so we shouldn't have to spend time darting around looking for spaces.
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I was curious what time the group planned on leaving Spanish Flowers to get to MMP(gates open at 4 pm, so I figured a bit earlier than that). Something came up so I won't be able to get to the restaurant until around 3 or 3:30.
I'll be there for the game regardless but I'd like to hang out at the restaurant too if possible.
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I was curious what time the group planned on leaving Spanish Flowers to get to MMP(gates open at 4 pm, so I figured a bit earlier than that). Something came up so I won't be able to get to the restaurant until around 3 or 3:30.
I'll be there for the game regardless but I'd like to hang out at the restaurant too if possible.
don't have to be there precisely at 4. these folks with last minute excuses are suspect. BudGirl has promised to be nice.
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I think the general consensus was that yakking was better done at the restaurant, and that BP wasn't a big enough draw to make everyone leave early. I'm guessing we'd shovel off around 4:30ish and that would probably work well for finding downtown parking too.
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don't have to be there precisely at 4. these folks with last minute excuses are suspect. BudGirl has promised to be nice.
My mood all depends on Ty in Tampa.
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don't have to be there precisely at 4. these folks with last minute excuses are suspect. BudGirl has promised to be nice.
In my case I have a job interview that got scheduled yesterday for 2 pm monday. I tried to reschedule it today, but the potential employer had every slot full but 7 am Tuesday so I opted to keep the initial time. It really depends how quick the interview goes, as I live about 30 minutes from the restaurant.
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In my case I have a job interview that got scheduled yesterday for 2 pm monday. I tried to reschedule it today, but the potential employer had every slot full but 7 am Tuesday so I opted to keep the initial time. It really depends how quick the interview goes, as I live about 30 minutes from the restaurant.
tell 'em you decided you don't want the damn job. pound some Budweiser. shitfuck.
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tell 'em you decided you don't want the damn job. pound some Budweiser. shitfuck.
Anyone ever tell you that you have a way with words? Love your spirit, but I'll be able to get to the restaurant in time and conduct the interview.
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Anyone ever tell you that you have a way with words? Love your spirit, but I'll be able to get to the restaurant in time and conduct the interview.
Why don't you just ask your potential employer to conduct the interview at Spanish Flowers? I'm sure this group will be on their best behavior . . .
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Why don't you just ask your potential employer to conduct the interview at Spanish Flowers? I'm sure this group will be on their best behavior . . .
exactly. we'll be his references.
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My mood all depends on Ty in Tampa.
I wield power!
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tell 'em you decided you don't want the damn job. pound some Budweiser. shitfuck.
Really. Priorities, man!
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Love your spirit, but I'll be able to get to the restaurant in time and conduct the interview.
Smart plan. Then pound some Budweiser. Nothing says "reliable" and "responsible" to your potential future employer than taking them out with the SnS crowd. Sure, they are a few steps above frat party behavior, but only a few. You won't see a beer bong at Spanish Flowers and even if you smuggled one into MMPUS, you'd break the bank trying to fill it up.
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So, will there be name tags? Someone at the door to announce us?
"Lord and Lady Doooooooouchbag. Pudggggggge Facker."
And how do we introduce ourselves? With our stage names? Or do all the people who really count already know each other, and the joke will be on dorky ol' me as I stumble in and fail miserably at even attempting to fit in?
Since the opinions of this esteemed group means so very much to me, I've hired Clive Owen to "be" das for the day. Make sure you all are duely impressed.
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these folks with last minute excuses are suspect.
No kidding. I'm flying 2,000 miles and blowing off the 2nd of 2 meetings for this and I won't be late.
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No kidding. I'm flying 2,000 miles and blowing off the 2nd of 2 meetings for this and I won't be late.
Congratulations. You want a cookie for your achievement?
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Congratulations. You want a cookie for your achievement?
Yes, please. Good luck with your interview.
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Yes, please. Good luck with your interview.
Thank you. I'm just hoping it ends quickly enough so I can make it to both the restaurant and game in time to meet you and everyone else. It should but you never know.
And your dedication is to be admired.
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I called to make reservations for Spanish Flowers, but for the private room they have a charge of $380 per hour after two hours (first two hours are free). So, we will just have to show up and ask for a table and then keep adding to it as more show up.
Can't wait to see everyone there, especially those that still owe for tickets (you know who you are).
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We're hoping to make Spanish Flowers, probably though not until 3:30 or 4, long enough for a beer I guess and to put names to faces.
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I might have missed it in a previous post, but what is the official/unofficial start time at Spanish Flowers?
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I might have missed it in a previous post, but what is the official/unofficial start time at Spanish Flowers?
Budgirl picked 1:00 p.m.
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Won't be 1:00, but save a seat for Allison and me.
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I might have missed it in a previous post, but what is the official/unofficial start time at Spanish Flowers?
1 - 1:30 start time, end time undetermined, but definitely not going to last more than 4:30 or so. Parking is going to be a bear this early in and around the park because the employees in and around the area that use the parking lots don't usually abandon those spots this early. In the normal start times, it will not be a problem. On Opening Day, it always seems to be a wee bit of a problem.
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just saw this and got some useful info out of it:
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20090401&content_id=4104144&vkey=pr_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
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i love opening week.
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Cool, Lyle Lovett.
I see the Blood Drive, but I don't see any Mud-related activities planned.
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How the hell am I ever supposed to get comfortable with a gathering time when you keep changing it around day after day? 1, 1:30, 12:30, 2?... This moving the gathering time around all the time is bullshit and it's taking away my swagger.
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How the hell am I ever supposed to get comfortable with a gathering time when you keep changing it around day after day? 1, 1:30, 12:30, 2?... This moving the gathering time around all the time is bullshit and it's taking away my swagger.
Hasn't changed in a while. Those who can will start showing up at 1:00 p.m. The rest of us will get there when we can. Those who want to leave early for BP can. Those who don't, won't.
Can't please everyone all the time.
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How the hell am I ever supposed to get comfortable with a gathering time when you keep changing it around day after day? 1, 1:30, 12:30, 2?... This moving the gathering time around all the time is bullshit and it's taking away my swagger.
Chuck, can you get there about 11 and hold a table for 25? Thanks. Buy you a beer.
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Hey, where is the SnS reprobate section, so I know where to look on this evening's telecast? Anybody bringing a "Fuck The Cubs" banner?
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Hey, where is the SnS reprobate section, so I know where to look on this evening's telecast? Anybody bringing a "Fuck The Cubs" banner?
Section 253, Row 6. No banner from me, just a big, happy grin.
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Well...since they are all probably gone, now is our chance to start talking crap about all those lucky SnSers who got to go to Spanish Flower.
BTW, if any of y'all check in, if you are going to park at a bar planning on having a drink after the game, please post a note here. I need somewhere to park...
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Don't get too excited. Some of us are still eyeballing the board from SF.
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Don't get too excited. Some of us are still eyeballing the board from SF.
Which is why I was asking if y'all were parking somewhere for after the game.
Seriously, I'm driving by myself and might be running late. It would be good to know if there is a place to meet later.
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For those that can't join us, the following are in attendance right now:
JimR
MRaup
Ty in Tampa
Drew Corelone
GreatBagwellsBeard
Ebby Calvin
Das
Chuck
Andyzipp
Jane Doe
HudsonHuwk
Budgirl
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I'm on my way!
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I'm on my way!
Ditto. Just need to move along Mrs. UTL with the whole hair/makeup thingy.
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I'm there in about an hour, maybe an hour and a half.
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Ybbodeus just arrived.
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Ron Brand is now here.
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"Looks like they're having a convention... pretty soon they're gonna start calling the roll."
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For those that can't join us, the following are in attendance right now:
JimR
MRaup
Ty in Tampa
Drew Corelone
GreatBagwellsBeard
Ebby Calvin
Das
Chuck
Andyzipp
Jane Doe
HudsonHuwk
Budgirl
I thought Taras was going with you?
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He was off talking on the phone while I was making my list. He's here.
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Lesson Learned: Standing and staring at wife while she does hair and makeup does not expedite the process. It actually has reverse affect. ETA: 3:00.
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Noe has arrived.
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Noe has arrived.
There should have been at least 3 paragraphs to state this fact.
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Fuckers. I can't get out of work until 4, so I am meeting my posse over at the Ballpark Inn. Not to worry though, I plan on getting plenty of juice in me so I can show you all how stupid I really am. Not that there was ever any doubt.
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The 2nd wave has arrived:
OregonStrosFan
Homer
Gleach and Allison
Dvalthuran (I'm sure I fucked that up, but I'm not looking it up on the blackberry)
Mikeyboy
All have arrived
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Section 253, Row 6. No banner from me, just a big, happy grin.
Right field, upper deck? With any luck, Puma will crank one and get us a good close-up of you guys.
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Mr. Happy sends his regards.
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And, unsurprisingly, Andyzipp is the king of the TZ dorkdum, videoing people arriving and generally harassing the table with his cam.
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And, unsurprisingly, Andyzipp is the king of the TZ dorkdum, videoing people arriving and generally harassing the table with his cam.
Kick Zipp in the balls.
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The Uptolates have arrived.
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Bill Arnsparger would have to let you see your nuts for anyone to kick them.
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Bill Arnsparger would have to let you see your nuts for anyone to kick them.
Daddy Bill still has my nuts somewhere.
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Guinness and wife have arrived.
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Bench as well.
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The SnS caravan must be moving onto the yard. Give us an update, please.
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Most of us are at flying saucer (suck it Limey). Headed to the ballpark soonish.
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Gosh darn it I wish that I was there. I'll be invading Austin in a couple of weeks for a day or two. I'll give details when my plans firm up.
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Most of us are at flying saucer
Nice. Pint night
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And off to the ballpark we go.
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We're sitting in row 253 in the right field 2nd deck, rows 5 and 6, seats 1 through 15 on both rows. FUCK THE CUBS.
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We're sitting in row 253 in the right field 2nd deck, rows 5 and 6, seats 1 through 15 on both rows. FUCK THE CUBS.
Fuck those Cub bastards.
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Nearly 1am now. Had a great time meeting everyone and spending time at Flying Saucer after the game. What a terrific group of folks!
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Just got back to Austin... had a great time today. It was nice to put some faces to (screen) names.
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Thanks JaneDoe for putting this together. Had a great time meeting everybody. It was a pleasure meeting das, too, despite his affect on the outcome of the game. Sorry I couldn't make it to the bar after the game.
Fuck the Cubs (did anybody find Buzz after the game? He seemed like the perfect Cubfan on which to unleash our frustrations).
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Thanks JaneDoe for putting this together. Had a great time meeting everybody. It was a pleasure meeting das, too, despite his affect on the outcome of the game. Sorry I couldn't make it to the bar after the game.
Fuck the Cubs (did anybody find Buzz after the game? He seemed like the perfect Cubfan on which to unleash our frustrations).
Buzz was at the Flying Saucer, along with every other sChlUB fan in Houston last night.
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Great time yesterday, and thanks to all who came. Special thanks to Jane for putting it all together.
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Buzz was at the Flying Saucer, along with every other sChlUB fan in Houston last night.
I was wondering if "Buzz" was a name or an instruction. I fucking hate Cubfans.
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Yes, a big hand (http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/images/promos/y2006/ph_finger_200x170.jpg) to JaneDoe for putting that together. Really enjoyed meeting everyone.
Much like fisherman and hunters lamenting the big one that got away...I will forever regret missing my opportunity to immortilize "Purse Carrying Cub Fan" in photographic infamy.
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That was a lot of fun. Thanks Jane and to everyone who came.
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I refrained from posting in the "Best Opening Day Memory" thread because I knew that this was going to top everything, and it did. Win or lose, it was a damned pleasure to meet some new faces and see some old ones again. Jane, you drink for free from here on out.
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Thank you, Jane, for all your work. I had a wonderful time.
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Thank you, again, Jane.
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Many thanks from us as well, Jane, we had a great time.
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Need to add my muchas gracias to JD as well. This was the best Opening Day I've had in a very long time. Each one has a special memory to it, but yesterday was just a blast from the minute we got together at Spanish Flower to the time I said my goodbyes at the Saucer (what's with the Scottish Ghetto look on the waitresses? I don't get it!)
Thank you all for a great time, next time we just have to spend more time mingling, it was my desire to sit and talk to everyone and I know that just didn't happen enough. I spared most if not all of you my meltdown at the expense of Hunter S. Pence's critical AB though.
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Need to add my muchas gracias to JD as well. This was the best Opening Day I've had in a very long time. Each one has a special memory to it, but yesterday was just a blast from the minute we got together at Spanish Flower to the time I said my goodbyes at the Saucer (what's with the Scottish Ghetto look on the waitresses? I don't get it!)
Thank you all for a great time, next time we just have to spend more time mingling, it was my desire to sit and talk to everyone and I know that just didn't happen enough. I spared most if not all of you my meltdown at the expense of Hunter S. Pence's critical AB though.
That's one of the drawbacks of the large group...once you get to the game, it's harder to mingle and visit with people other than the ones sitting next to you. But Spanish Flowers and the Saucer were a good time to do so. I hope OSF found his way out of downtown. I'm sure he was wondering if I was leading him in a big circle on the way from SF to the FS.
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That's one of the drawbacks of the large group...once you get to the game, it's harder to mingle and visit with people other than the ones sitting next to you. But Spanish Flowers and the Saucer were a good time to do so. I hope OSF found his way out of downtown. I'm sure he was wondering if I was leading him in a big circle on the way from SF to the FS.
I simple ran out of time. Was having a pint with Limey discussing the world, look down at the watch and it is 1:15 on a school night. Oh shit. My better half understood completely when I told her I was meeting/talking to all of those weird baseball people on "that" website.
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I agree. cheers to JD for making this happen and I am looking forward to the second go round in July. It was great meeting everyone. Also, thanks to das and ty for buying rounds at the Saucer, it was very much appreciated.
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Geez, I drank a lot of 100s. That's a good brew.
I had a great time meeting and celebrating Opening Day with all of you. Can't wait to do it again...and see Andy's footage.
And thanks Jane!
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Geez, I drank a lot of 100s. That's a good brew.
I had a great time meeting and celebrating Opening Day with all of you. Can't wait to do it again...and see Andy's footage.
And thanks Jane!
Footage?? No reference to cleavage???
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Footage?? No reference to cleavage???
Damn bob what do you have on your mind today?
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Damn bob what do you have on your mind today?
Not enough, obviously.
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Geez, I drank a lot of 100s. That's a good brew.
I had a great time meeting and celebrating Opening Day with all of you. Can't wait to do it again...and see Andy's footage.
And thanks Jane!
Great time, indeed. It was such a pleasure to meet the group, share a meal and take in a game. While it would have been preferable that the Astros won the game, I can't think of one other thing I would have change. Props to JaneDoe for the considerable legwork organizing this thing and props to the group for coming together to fight like hell.
Here's some pics:
http://s626.photobucket.com/albums/tt343/das_photos/
BTW, 0-19 is a lonely, lonely place. Y'all were very kind to let me fly out early Tuesday morning instead of running me out of town Monday night.
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Great time, indeed. It was such a pleasure to meet the group, share a meal and take in a game. While it would have been preferable that the Astros won the game, I can't think of one other thing I would have change. Props to JaneDoe for the considerable legwork organizing this thing and props to the group for coming together to fight like hell.
Here's some pics:
http://s626.photobucket.com/albums/tt343/das_photos/
BTW, 0-19 is a lonely, lonely place. Y'all were very kind to let me fly out early Tuesday morning instead of running me out of town Monday night.
Oh, God, that is an awful picture.
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Oh, God, that is an awful picture.
They say the camera adds 10 lbs. Unfortunately, I ate six of them at Spanish Flowers.
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Oh, God, that is an awful picture.
That's ok, no one will see it out there on the world wide web. I'm absolutely frightened about what Zipp and his magic handycam is about to unleash on the unsuspecting intertubes.
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They say the camera adds 10 lbs. Unfortunately, I ate six of them at Spanish Flowers.
Six Cameras?
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Six Cameras?
6 10 lb. weights.
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Oh, God, that is an awful picture.
Wrong. You look fetching! ;)
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Wrong. You look fetching! ;)
fetching what?
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fetching what?
Beers of course.
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Beers of course.
you missed a Good Time, Mr. H.
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you missed a Good Time, Mr. H.
I know it, damnit. I am coming to Austin for a very quick fly-in and fly-out same day on the 21st. I was going to try to finagle a longer stay, but it didn't work out. I'm meeting with Greenleaf Publishers about a potential book contract.
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My better half understood completely when I told her I was meeting/talking to all of those weird baseball people on "that" website.
I went through that period too, where things were referred to as "that" website. Brought the wife. She's now on board. Not so much that she's gonna start posting, but now she asks about different people and how they are doing/what they are up to. It's funny to listen to her explaining it to her internet naive mother. "Yeah mom, we met up with these people that we met on the internet..... (insert web dating joke). "No, really, they are just a bunch of nice people that like baseball. Mother!! Of course not....."
Good luck on the book deal Mr. H. What kind of book? Sports, fiction, rocket science?
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Good luck on the book deal Mr. H. What kind of book? Sports, fiction, rocket science?
Estate planning for blended families.
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Estate planning for blended families.
Oh no, another lawyer? This board already has it's quota. Seriously, best of luck with the endeavor.
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Oh no, another lawyer? This board already has it's quota. Seriously, best of luck with the endeavor.
one more crack about lawyers from you, and you're in my sights. i had quite enough of them at SF.
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Oh no, another lawyer? This board already has it's quota. Seriously, best of luck with the endeavor.
But I'm a recovering lawyer who is trying to do nothing but write. Does that count? Seriously, we have some pretty damn good lawyers in this group.
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one more crack about lawyers from you, and you're in my sights. i had quite enough of them at SF.
Ok, so I'm jaded. In all fairness, I've been the first to admit I was damn grateful for having my bank accounts raped for services rendered by my attorneys when it really mattered. Family law [shiver].
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WFW. If you did not get an engagemnt letter, shame on you. When it really matters is when you should not bitch about fees.
The State Bar gives you a mechanism to protest unethical behavior. It is probably easier to complain about being "raped" and to slam all lawyers.
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I hope OSF found his way out of downtown.
I did, thanks. The surprising part was of course that I did not get lost going to the bar and park, considering you had every opportunity along the way to lose me in traffic but inexplicably (undoubtedly ignoring the pleas from other SnS'ers) chose not to do so...
Thanks again all, and especially to Jane for putting this together. A great time indeed!
ETA: and thanks to Andy and DAS for the drinks.
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WFW. If you did not get an engagemnt letter, shame on you. When it really matters is when you should not bitch about fees.
The State Bar gives you a mechanism to protest unethical behavior. It is probably easier to complain about being "raped" and to slam all lawyers.
The matter is far too personal and complicated to discuss online. My lawyers were ethical, but expensive. They preserved my rights. It was a nasty ordeal. I'll take my WFW for whining and chill.
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If anybody still has a ticket to the companion steM game that they can't use, I'll take it off your hands. Originally I was going to be out of town that weekend, but my plans have changed. I'm not sure if anybody is still stuck holding on to one they can't use.
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If anybody still has a ticket to the companion steM game that they can't use, I'll take it off your hands. Originally I was going to be out of town that weekend, but my plans have changed. I'm not sure if anybody is still stuck holding on to one they can't use.
I actually do now. I'll be in Dallas for a wedding (I've just been told). So if you want it, it's yours.
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If anybody still has a ticket to the companion steM game that they can't use, I'll take it off your hands. Originally I was going to be out of town that weekend, but my plans have changed. I'm not sure if anybody is still stuck holding on to one they can't use.
mine is probably available. Mark's may be, too.
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I have a pair that I'd be happy to give someone.
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So who is still going?
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If I could get three duckets, I'd be happy to take them off someone's hands. Four would be even better.
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Could someone please remind me of the day of the game? Thanks.
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If I could get three duckets, I'd be happy to take them off someone's hands. Four would be even better.
I will be looking for three to four as well. If not, I can get some in another section and sit buy your section (kinda like last time).
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7/25
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I sent my ticket back to Jane Doe recently, so I know she has at least 1 extra.
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Hmm. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to relinquish mine. If I do I'll put it in the hands of someone who's certainly going to be there and you guys can sort it out.
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I will be looking for three to four as well. If not, I can get some in another section and sit buy your section (kinda like last time).
You can have my two. Or maybe more fun, take on Noe in a steel cage match for them.
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i have ty in tampa's, which is available, and i plan on attending.
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So who is still going?
I'll be there, unless something unexpected arises.
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I'm about 90 percent sure that mine will be available... and if there's a TZer that wants it it'll make my decision that much easier.
I didn't realize in March that every weekend from Memorial Day through July 18 would be booked, so by July 25 I think a lazy weekend will be preferable to a roadie to Houston.
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I'm still going, pregnancy permitting.
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i'm planning on being there
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I'm still going, pregnancy permitting.
Congrads.
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I actually do now. I'll be in Dallas for a wedding (I've just been told). So if you want it, it's yours.
Well, you're first. I take it off your hands and buy you a beer all at the time of your choosing.
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My ticket is available. PM me and it's your's.
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My ticket is available. PM me and it's your's.
Not sure if I am avaliable yet or not. Will let you guys know when we get closer to date.
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Well, you're first. I take it off your hands and buy you a beer all at the time of your choosing.
Done. PM me your mailing address.
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Did anyone else need a ticket? I have Ty in Tampa's.
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i doubt i am going and do not know about Mark. there may be two available here.
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I need a ticket. Happy to pay 50% of face value (it's the economy, you know).
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I need a ticket. Happy to pay 50% of face value (it's the economy, you know).
aren't you generous.
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aren't you generous.
60%. You're a hard man to bargain with.
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I need a ticket. Happy to pay 50% of face value (it's the economy, you know).
You can have mine for free.
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You can have mine for free.
Happy to pay for it (face value, I'm a sucker). Shame that a number of ODers can't make the 2nd game as I didn't make the OD-fest.
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I don;t want any money for my ticket. BudGirl might, though.
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i'll take the money you would have paid Ty.
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i'll take the money you would have paid Ty.
no one has asked me for Ty's ticket. so, no money to be taken.
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Happy to pay for it (face value, I'm a sucker). Shame that a number of ODers can't make the 2nd game as I didn't make the OD-fest.
Are there going to be any festivities for this meet-up?
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Happy to pay for it (face value, I'm a sucker). Shame that a number of ODers can't make the 2nd game as I didn't make the OD-fest.
For me, weekend games are tough to break away from the family. Sent you a PM.
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Are there going to be any festivities for this meet-up?
Something similar to opening day sounds good to me. Plus, I'm hoping to try these cookies and other sweets that board members have raved about in this thread.