Saturday's Game Against the Mets

[BudGirl]

Just wondering who is going?

I am.  I also have Ty in Tampa's ticket, so if an SnSer wants it please let me know.

[JaneDoe]

I am, and I have an extra ticket too (OSF's).

Wanna meet for grub beforehand?

[JimR]

my ticket is available, and Mark's is too if he/we can find it.

[Noe]

I'll be there with number 2 son and a couple of guest.

[Ebby Calvin]

I think so. Probably. Most likely.

[Limey]

I have MikeyBoy's ticket for Saturday.  The problem is that it's in a box.  I have lots of boxes and they all look the same.

[drew corleone]

My ticket is available, too.

[homer]

I should be there. And I have an extra ticket (chuck's).

[Bench]

I'll be there (I have Zipp's ticket)

[BudGirl]

I'll be there (I have Zipp's ticket)

which means no camcorder?

[JimR]

which means no camcorder?

what good did that do us or is SF posted somewhere that i have not seen.

[BudGirl]

what good did that do us or is SF posted somewhere that i have not seen.

i am fine not being on video. 

[Limey]

which means no camcorder?

Maybe.

[Mr. Happy]

I have two that are available. Gratis.

[Taras Bulba]

I have one, maybe two.  Let me know where to mail them.

[JaneDoe]

Geez, is anyone attending?

If you want, you can all mail them to me and I can meet up with any SnSers who want them before the game and distribute them.

[BudGirl]

I can find one to two people to go with me, so I can probably use an extra ticket (besides Ty's).

[Noe]

Heck, for that matter, I have a very large family in Houston so if anyone wants to just give up duckets for my family to attend, then let me know!

[JimR]

Heck, for that matter, I have a very large family in Houston so if anyone wants to just give up duckets for my family to attend, then let me know!

NOE, you can have the Raups' tickets. i have mine, and Mark is looking for his.

[Mr. Happy]

Geez, is anyone attending?

If you want, you can all mail them to me and I can meet up with any SnSers who want them before the game and distribute them.

Consider it done. I'll send them to the address that you PM to me.

[strosrays]

Just wondering who is going?

I am.  I also have Ty in Tampa's ticket, so if an SnSer wants it please let me know.

Do I get to sit next to you?

[BudGirl]

Do I get to sit next to you?

if i think you are worthy, maybe.  if you have that ticket, yes.

[JimR]

if i think you are worthy, maybe.  if you have that ticket, yes.

my, my. i thought Scarlett died many years ago.

[Ty in Tampa]

I would consider it fitting if my ticket went to strosrays.

[HudsonHawk]

Do I get to sit next to you?

Just be careful, or your pants may end up around your ankles. 

[DVauthrin]

I will be there.

[BudGirl]

Just be careful, or your pants may end up around your ankles. 

jealous?

[HudsonHawk]

jealous?

Not really.  I sit around with my pants down all the time.  One of the perks of living alone again.

[EasTexAstro]

I'm planning on being there.

[Ebby Calvin]

Anybody going to meet up for drinks/grub before?  Looks like I might have a hall pass for the evening.

[Bench]

Anybody going to meet up for drinks/grub before?  Looks like I might have a hall pass for the evening.

I'm up for anything.  I guarantee you that I'll be at Griff's at some point before the game, but if folks want to meet somewhere downtown I'll be there too.

[DVauthrin]

Anybody going to meet up for drinks/grub before?  Looks like I might have a hall pass for the evening.

For OD, we ate lunch at Spanish Flowers and had some beers at the Flying Saucer before walking over to MMP.    I'm not sure what the plans are this time, but knowing this group, odds are good that we will meet for drinks before the game at least.   

[BudGirl]

Just to recap.

Attending
BudGirl + 1 (would like another ticket or two)
JaneDoe
Noe + 20 (would accept more tickets)
Ebby Calvin
Limey (if he can find the right box with MikeyBoy's ticket)
homer
Bench
DVauthrin
EasTexAstro

Tickets available:
Raups (2)
drew corleone (1)
Mr. Happy (2)
Taras Bulba (2)
OSF (JaneDoe has)
chuck (homer has)

[JimR]

Just to recap.

Attending
BudGirl + 1 (would like another ticket or two)
JaneDoe
Noe + 3 (would accept more tickets)
Ebby Calvin
Limey (if he can find the right box with MikeyBoy's ticket)
homer
Bench
DVauthrin
EasTexAstro

Tickets available:
Raups (2)
drew corleone (1)
Mr. Happy (2)
Taras Bulba (2)
OSF (JaneDoe has)
chuck (homer has)

Raups' 2 are gone.

[Andyzipp]

Is Saturday Los Astros hat day?

If it is, can someone attempt to grab one for me?

[JaneDoe]

Just to recap.

Attending
BudGirl + 1 (would like another ticket or two)
JaneDoe
Noe + 3 (would accept more tickets)
Ebby Calvin
Limey (if he can find the right box with MikeyBoy's ticket)
homer
Bench
DVauthrin
EasTexAstro

Tickets available:
Raups (2)
drew corleone (1)
Mr. Happy (2)
Taras Bulba (2)
OSF (JaneDoe has)
chuck (homer has)

My extra ticket is taken

[Noe]

Taras sent me one ducket, is looking for the second.  Scratch those off the list.  It should be fun to be there with my family screaming at the steMs!

[BatGirl]

i'm going to be there

[BudGirl]

Just to recap.

Attending
BudGirl + 2
JaneDoe
Noe + 20 (would accept more tickets)
Ebby Calvin
Limey (if he can find the right box with MikeyBoy's ticket)
homer
Bench
DVauthrin
EasTexAstro
"hot" BatGirl

Tickets available:
Raups (2)
drew corleone (1)
Mr. Happy (2)
Taras Bulba (2)
OSF (JaneDoe has)
chuck (homer has)

[JimR]

Just to recap.

Attending
BudGirl + 2
JaneDoe
Noe + 20 (would accept more tickets)
Ebby Calvin
Limey (if he can find the right box with MikeyBoy's ticket)
homer
Bench
DVauthrin
EasTexAstro
"hot" BatGirl

Tickets available:
Raups (2)
drew corleone (1)
Mr. Happy (2)
Taras Bulba (2)
OSF (JaneDoe has)
chuck (homer has)

Drew's may be gone to Noe, too.

[BudGirl]

Drew's may be gone to Noe, too.

Drew and/or Noe, please confirm. 

[Noe]

Confirmed.  Drew PM'ed me today, it's a done deal.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Noe has our tickets, too. Mrs. GBB and I send our regrets.

[Guinness]

Noe has our tickets, too. Mrs. GBB and I send our regrets.

I'm beginning to think Noe is collecting duckets to put on ebay to finance something nefarious....

[Noe]

I'm beginning to think Noe is collecting duckets to put on ebay to finance something nefarious....

Muhahahahaahaaa.... *cough*... what?

Nah, I am from a family of 12 siblings.  These duckets will go to good use, trust me.

[BudGirl]

Muhahahahaahaaa.... *cough*... what?

Nah, I am from a family of 12 siblings.  These duckets will go to good use, trust me.

trust you?  no way, you are a lying sob.

[Noe]

trust you?  no way, you are a lying sob.

Oh... yeah... you're right.  Nevermind!  Please go back to the eBay scenario, it is much more plausible.

[MusicMan]

trust you?  no way, you are a lying sob.

Take that back - he'sjust mentally unhinged.

[Noe]

Take that back - he'sjust mentally unhinged.

There is that too.  I hate myself now.

[BudGirl]

Take that back - he'sjust mentally unhinged.

Hey, I'm smarter than you.  I know what he is.

[BudGirl]

So, is there going to be an early meeting for this group?

[Ebby Calvin]

So, is there going to be an early meeting for this group?

I'm in for a couple drinks before the game.  4:30-5ish?

[Bench]

So, is there going to be an early meeting for this group?

Anyone ever been to Eighteen-Twenty Bar?

It's the one place near the ballpark that I've never been (and halfway between Irma's and MMPUS!)

[homer]

Anyone ever been to Eighteen-Twenty Bar?

It's the one place near the ballpark that I've never been (and halfway between Irma's and MMPUS!)

Has anyone been here:

http://www.luckyspub.com/

Its on St Emanuel and Rusk.

[Bench]

Has anyone been here:

http://www.luckyspub.com/

Its on St Emanuel and Rusk.

It's a solid rundown sports bar (you know that my preferences run that way).  They usually have some PBR or other swill-beer special, which is great when you are pre-gaming for a show at Warehouse Live.  That's pretty much the only times I've been there.  The bartenders tend to pour a heavy shot as well.  Avoid it like the plague on Saturdays in the Fall. 

[BudGirl]

I've been to Lucky's but not 1820. 

Lucky's is not bad for a gathering place.  Not as nice as Saucer, but not a hole either.

[BudGirl]

Anyone ever been to Eighteen-Twenty Bar?

It's the one place near the ballpark that I've never been (and halfway between Irma's and MMPUS!)

Here's what one friend told me:

It’s very laid back and certainly nothing fancy.  JoyStix next door is fun for a while since it gave a chance to relive my youth with classic video and pinball games.  The “for awhile” part is because I was never very big into that stuff…not like a friend I had who flunked out of A&M because of too much time playing Astroids and PacMan (that’ll show my age!)…but I digress.

 

It’s an ok place to meet before a ballgame since it’s close to the ballpark.  I did have to laugh at the review that said it was a good place for a first date.  That guy definitely only dates very low-maintenance women or doesn’t get many second dates.  I suggest you stay clear of him if he’s there.

[DVauthrin]

So, is there going to be an early meeting for this group?

I'm fine with whatever the group decides, but meeting for drinks before the game sounds good to me.     

[das]

I'll be there in spirit. Whoever I gave my ticket to (I forget) gets to buy the das round-o-frothy beverages.

[Bench]

I'll be there in spirit. Whoever I gave my ticket to (I forget) gets to buy the das round-o-frothy beverages.

And hopefully that person will perform an excorcism on the ticket to remove any das-streaks from it.

[MRaup]

And hopefully that person will perform an excorcism on the ticket to remove any das-streaks from it.

Usually a quick run through the wash will get rid of das-streaks, but this one is pretty serious.

[Taras Bulba]

das gave his ticket to me.  I've apparently lost it.  Is that a good thing?

[Craig]

das gave his ticket to me.  I've apparently lost it.  Is that a good thing?

You can't just "lose" that type of evil influence; it has to be unmade by casting it into the fires of Mount Doom where it was forged.

The ticket just "fell out of your pocket" when you weren't looking, right? Have you had any riddle contests with hobbits? If we don't destroy this evil, I fear we will have to summon the Council of Elrond.

[Ebby Calvin]

I fear we will have to summon the Council of Elrond.

Coach might be the closest thing we have....  Elrond was, what, 400 years old or something?  I don't remember Jim having pointy ears, but I'm sure JA can fix that.

[EasTexAstro]

OK, I am up for some festivities before the game, but I need to know today. Have we settled on a plan?

[das]

Usually a quick run through the wash will get rid of das-streaks, but this one is pretty serious.

Nothing a little dash of Orange Whoopass in the wash can't get out.
http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt343/das_photos/20081322271.jpg?t=1248460028

[Bench]

OK, I am up for some festivities before the game, but I need to know today. Have we settled on a plan?

Yes.  We're meeting for drinks before the game.  How about at 4:30?

Oh, you want to know where?  Ask Budgirl.

[Andyzipp]

Yes.  We're meeting for drinks before the game.  How about at 4:30?

Oh, you want to know where?  Ask Budgirl.

Smart.  That way those of you that have stalkers won't immediately know how to find you.

[Bench]

Smart.  That way those of you that have stalkers won't immediately know how to find you.

Do I have to sign up for stalkers, or does this sort of thing just happen organically?

[EasTexAstro]

Do I have to sign up for stalkers, or does this sort of thing just happen organically?

I stalk, but it will cost you.

Noe, can you ask Budgirl where we are meeting for drinks?

[Bench]

I stalk, but it will cost you.

Noe, can you ask Budgirl where we are meeting for drinks?

Since it's getting late in the day, I'll make the executive decision and suggest that we go somewhere I've never been, so that way I won't catch shit if everybody hates it.

Unless Budgirl says otherwise, let's plan on getting together at 18-20 Bar around 4:30 or 5:00.

Noe, is that alright with Budgirl?  

ETA:  I learned a long time ago to always have a backup plan when rendezvousing in unknown territory.  So if for some reason 18-20 is closed or on fire, we'll be at Lucky's.

[Noe]

I won't be able to make it because I'll be spending a ton of time with my son doing stuff in and around town.  I want him to get to know where I grew up, et. al.   But we'll be there at the game, so there is that!

Oh, and Budgirl is always amiable to whatever the crowd desires... except when the crowd wants to dis Brad Ausmus, then you better watch out!

[DVauthrin]

I won't be able to make it because I'll be spending a ton of time with my son doing stuff in and around town.  I want him to get to know where I grew up, et. al.   But we'll be there at the game, so there is that!

Oh, and Budgirl is always amiable to whatever the crowd desires... except when the crowd wants to dis Brad Ausmus, then you better watch out!

I wonder what those fans who come to boo Beltran yet again will do when they realize he isn't playing this weekend.

[ybbodeus]

Well, let's hope they've been paying attention and don't start booing Blum, again.

[Ebby Calvin]

Sounds good.  See everybody there.

[EasTexAstro]

Since it's getting late in the day, I'll make the executive decision and suggest that we go somewhere I've never been, so that way I won't catch shit if everybody hates it.

Unless Budgirl says otherwise, let's plan on getting together at 18-20 Bar around 4:30 or 5:00.

Noe, is that alright with Budgirl?  

ETA:  I learned a long time ago to always have a backup plan when rendezvousing in unknown territory.  So if for some reason 18-20 is closed or on fire, we'll be at Lucky's.

Thanks Bench!

See y'all..somewhere.

[MRaup]

Well, let's hope they've been paying attention and don't start booing Blum, again.

As long as you're not sitting next to Limey, shouldn't be an issue.

[BudGirl]

18-20 sounds fine, unless it is on fire or closed.

Good job making the executive decision Bench.  I like that in a man.

[Limey]

I wonder what those fans who come to boo Beltran yet again will do when they realize he isn't playing this weekend.

I'll boo Coop.  It's worked before...

[Limey]

As long as you're not sitting next to Limey, shouldn't be an issue.

FTR, I didn't boo Blum.

[Bench]

Holy shit, that was fun.  Thanks to all who attended.  Everyone else... you missed out on a great time. 

[Alkie]

So, is there some sworn fucking blood brother thing here where no one can actually describe what happened at SnS night?

Who got drunk and made an ass of themselves?
Who got whom pregnant?
Who took pictures?
Is GreatBagwell'sBeard hot?

[DVauthrin]

So, is there some sworn fucking blood brother thing here where no one can actually describe what happened at SnS night?

Who got drunk and made an ass of themselves?
Who got whom pregnant?
Who took pictures?
Is GreatBagwell'sBeard hot?

To my knowledge there were no pictures taken and nobody got pregnant.       Also considering the lack of comments on the evening, that should answer your 1st question.

[Alkie]

Also considering the lack of comments on the evening, that should answer your 1st question.

Everyone?

[DVauthrin]

Everyone?

pretty much.   Considering bench and I have replied, we were the exception to the rule.   Also, EasTexAstro did not get plastered either.     Homer and Limey drank the most out of the group.

[homer]

pretty much.   Considering bench and I have replied, we were the exception to the rule.   Also, EasTexAstro did not get plastered either.     Homer and Limey drank the most out of the group.

I didn't know you were counting.

[DVauthrin]

I didn't know you were counting.

Would that have changed anything?   Plus, I couldn't have counted anyway.   I would have needed more fingers.  

[94CougarGrad]

Would that have changed anything?   Plus, I couldn't have counted anyway.   I would have needed more fingers.  

S'okay. It'll show up on the videotapes.

[BudGirl]

To my knowledge there were no pictures taken and nobody got pregnant.       Also considering the lack of comments on the evening, that should answer your 1st question.

Hmm, I posted at 8 something this morning.   I did keep Ebby and Bench entertained at the game though.

[chuck]

I would have needed more fingers.   

You'd need a fucking abacus with those two.

[Limey]

Who got drunk and made an ass of themselves?

Ortiz, Paronto, Wright and Cooper.  Although I'm not sure that they'd been drinking at all.

Also, all the fans who cheered Hunter's every move.  I'd trade him just so that I didn't have to listen to those ignorant fucks anymore.

[Limey]

You'd need a fucking abacus with those two.

At least I stayed until the end of the game.  I don't know if that's a positive or a negative, though.

[MRaup]

Ortiz, Paronto, Wright and Cooper.  Although I'm not sure that they'd been drinking at all.

Also, all the fans who cheered Hunter's every move.  I'd trade him just so that I didn't have to listen to those ignorant fucks anymore.

Until they pick out the next Astro Demi-God.

[Limey]

Until they pick out the next Astro Demi-God.

They should be excited to watch Mach Bourn play, on either side of the ball.

On Saturday, they cheered HP making the routinest or routine catches in RF.  Not to worry though, because if he keeps on sucking at the plate like he has since the ASB, they'll figure it out.  Eventually.

[BudGirl]

They should be excited to watch Mach Bourn play, on either side of the ball.

On Saturday, they cheered HP making the routinest or routine catches in RF.  Not to worry though, because if he keeps on sucking at the plate like he has since the ASB, they'll figure it out.  Eventually.

No, they won't.

[Mr. Happy]

No, they won't.

I'm with you on that. HP's fans are blind to his glaring deficiencies.