Author Topic: Opening Day 2011 (Read 20703 times)

JaneDoe · « **on:** January 03, 2011, 01:56:35 pm »

Got a call from the Astros today and they want to know if we want tickets for Opening Day again.

Here are the prices I was quoted (they do not give group discounts for Opening Day):

Field Box $41
Bullpen $27
Mezzanine $21
View Deck I $16
View Deck II $13

Who's in?
What section?

The Astros home opener is FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011 at 6:05 p.m. against the Florida Marlins. They open the season in Philly and then a trip to Cincinnati before they have their home opener.

They upped our ticket limit to 50 for this year (probably due to low ticket sales). I know it is early, but we can reserve a group area now if we want to.

Lurch · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2011, 02:05:55 pm »

Wow, last time there was a Friday reg season opener was in 2000. Our family might make a weekend out of this one! Perhaps some Austin v Houston golf Saturday morning...

Limey · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2011, 02:11:48 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on January 03, 2011, 02:05:55 pm

Wow, last time there was a Friday reg season opener was in 2000. Our family might make a weekend out of this one! Perhaps some Austin v Houston golf Saturday morning...

+1 on what he said. But not too early.

Also, I'm in for 2 tix in which ever section the masses prefer.

We still meeting at Spanish Flowers at 10:30am?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2011, 02:29:17 pm »

I'm in for at least one.

chuck · « **Reply #4 on:** January 03, 2011, 03:05:12 pm »

In for at least one.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #5 on:** January 03, 2011, 03:18:25 pm »

In for one.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #6 on:** January 03, 2011, 03:38:42 pm »

2, PLease. I'll make Mrs. ETA go.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 03, 2011, 03:49:28 pm »

I'm in for one. I prefer better seats, but will sit anywhere with you clowns.

JimR · « **Reply #8 on:** January 03, 2011, 03:53:05 pm »

i'm guessing the Raups are in.

drew corleone · « **Reply #9 on:** January 03, 2011, 04:02:59 pm »

I'm in, probably with a +1 (if possible).

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2011, 06:35:32 pm »

Quote from: JimR on January 03, 2011, 03:53:05 pm

i'm guessing the Raups are in.

You're the dad. Use your "because I said so."

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** January 03, 2011, 06:38:32 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on January 03, 2011, 06:35:32 pm

You're the dad. Use your "because I said so."

You obviously haven't spent a lot of time with the Raups...

JimR · « **Reply #12 on:** January 03, 2011, 06:41:26 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on January 03, 2011, 06:35:32 pm

You're the dad. Use your "because I said so."

he is 31. "because i said so" ended probably 25 years ago.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2011, 08:09:50 am »

Quote from: JimR on January 03, 2011, 06:41:26 pm

he is 31.

You never cease to amaze me, sir.

Noe · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2011, 02:25:04 pm »

I might go in for 2, but check back with me later when we're at near zero hour for a commitment.

Waldo · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2011, 03:37:42 pm »

Pencil me in for one.

Limey · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2011, 03:50:23 pm »

Nice to see all the committed fans on this site.

Bench · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2011, 03:53:31 pm »

I can commit to SF but I'm not sure about the game itself.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:00:05 pm »

Quote from: JimR on January 03, 2011, 06:41:26 pm

he is 31. "because i said so" ended probably 25 years ago.

Role reversal?

Bench · « **Reply #19 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:28:53 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on January 04, 2011, 08:09:50 am

You never cease to amaze me, sir.

Men retain their fertility for a very long time.

Waldo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2011, 10:13:17 pm »

Quote from: Bench on January 04, 2011, 09:28:53 pm

Men retain their fertility for a very long time.

I was working under the assumption that Tadpole Mark was frozen in a glacier since the Ice Age.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #21 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:06:32 pm »

Count me in for one. I'd also be interested in a golf outing on that Saturday.

chuck · « **Reply #22 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:57:09 am »

Wow. Mark as a frozen embryo to DVauthrin suggesting a golf outing is one of the stranger segues I've seen in a while.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #23 on:** January 05, 2011, 08:04:33 am »

Quote from: Waldo on January 04, 2011, 10:13:17 pm

I was working under the assumption that Tadpole Mark was frozen in a glacier since the Ice Age.

And I'm still baffled at the implication that Jim was the inspiration for Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #24 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:02:55 am »

I would love to make this. Being a Friday, there's a very good chance but I can't commit yet. Put me down for one and I'll be good for it regardless, but I may want another if I can make the trip.

Jose Cruz III · « **Reply #25 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:29:14 am »

Quote from: Bench on January 04, 2011, 09:28:53 pm

Men retain their fertility for a very long time.

Obviously. I always thought Mark was about 80 or so. Coach Raup is THE MAN!

gleach · « **Reply #26 on:** January 05, 2011, 10:16:32 am »

I'll take two.

chuck · « **Reply #27 on:** January 05, 2011, 10:48:42 am »

Quote from: gleach on January 05, 2011, 10:16:32 am

I'll take two.

Frozen or on the rocks?

NeilT · « **Reply #28 on:** January 05, 2011, 11:35:35 am »

2 please.

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** January 05, 2011, 01:25:21 pm »

Quote from: Jose Cruz III on January 04, 2011, 08:09:50 am

You never cease to amaze me, sir.

that i can remember his age?

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #30 on:** January 06, 2011, 08:58:16 am »

We'll take 2.

BudGirl · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:16:24 am »

According to a footer tweet.

A lot of you have inquired about Fanfest. The Astros are having one, in conjunction with our Opening weekend (April 8 ).

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:38:13 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on January 31, 2011, 11:16:24 am

It's like I don't even know you anymore.

BudGirl · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:43:34 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on January 31, 2011, 11:38:13 am

It's like I don't even know you anymore.

I just copied and pasted her tweet. Now, I'm embarrassed.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:20:03 pm »

Ok, please read this list and confirm for Opening Day tickets:

Limey-2
Gleach-2
GreatBagwell's Beard-2
DVauthrin-1
Ron Brand-1
chuck-1
Ebby Calvin-1
ETA-2
HudsonHawk-1
Raups-2
drew corleone-2
Noe-2
Waldo-1
~~Ty in Tampa-1~~
JaneDoe-2

That is 23 22 so far. I need to finalize this ASAP.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #35 on:** March 08, 2011, 12:59:56 pm »

ETA-2 Comfirmed.

Bench · « **Reply #36 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:01:50 pm »

Quote from: Bench on January 04, 2011, 03:53:31 pm

I can commit to SF but I'm not sure about the game itself.

Oh, and this commitment? This commitment right here? I can't commit to SF either. I'll be out of town for the whole thing.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #37 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:05:30 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 08, 2011, 01:01:50 pm

Oh, and this commitment? This commitment right here? I can't commit to SF either. I'll be out of town for the whole thing.

Bummer.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #38 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:06:03 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 08, 2011, 01:01:50 pm

Oh, and this commitment? This commitment right here? I can't commit to SF either. I'll be out of town for the whole thing.

Then I'm definitely in.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #39 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:10:50 pm »

Unfortunately, I am out again this year. Let me know if you've bought tickets already and I'll cover it if you can't get another taker.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #40 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:16:00 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 08, 2011, 01:10:50 pm

Unfortunately, I am out again this year. Let me know if you've bought tickets already and I'll cover it if you can't get another taker.

Double Bummer.

JimR · « **Reply #41 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:29:40 pm »

yes. Mark?

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #42 on:** March 08, 2011, 01:57:03 pm »

Yup, we're still good.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #43 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:08:50 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 08, 2011, 01:10:50 pm

Unfortunately, I am out again this year. Let me know if you've bought tickets already and I'll cover it if you can't get another taker.

Boooooooooo.

Limey · « **Reply #44 on:** March 08, 2011, 02:49:10 pm »

Limey for 2 confirmed.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #45 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:23:26 pm »

I'm confirmed for one.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #46 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:32:33 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 08, 2011, 02:08:50 pm

Boooooooooo.

Yeah, I know. The recovery hasn't quite hit me yet.

BudGirl · « **Reply #47 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:34:18 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 08, 2011, 03:32:33 pm

Yeah, I know. The recovery hasn't quite hit me yet.

I'll miss seeing you this year. No ST for me, no OD for you.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #48 on:** March 08, 2011, 03:44:57 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 08, 2011, 03:34:18 pm

I'll miss seeing you this year. No ST for me, no OD for you.

I'm bummed.

gleach · « **Reply #49 on:** March 08, 2011, 04:48:59 pm »

Confirmed.

chuck · « **Reply #50 on:** March 08, 2011, 05:40:32 pm »

Confirmed.

Noe · « **Reply #51 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:11:55 pm »

-1 (My son cannot come with me to OD this year... bummer). Just one please.

MRaup · « **Reply #52 on:** March 08, 2011, 10:22:25 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 08, 2011, 01:29:40 pm

yes. Mark?

Yup.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #53 on:** March 09, 2011, 07:23:52 am »

Confirmed.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #54 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:19:35 am »

I will be spending the Astros' opening day in Toronto, where I hope to catch a Blue Jays' day game. How many times am I gonna get to Toronto in my lifetime to see Rogers Centre in person, ya know?

I will be thinking of y'all down here in the land of no tundra and icebergs.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #55 on:** March 09, 2011, 10:44:49 am »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on March 09, 2011, 10:19:35 am

How many times am I gonna get to Toronto in my lifetime to see Rogers Centre in person, ~~ya know~~ eh?

Fixed.

NeilT · « **Reply #56 on:** March 09, 2011, 04:19:24 pm »

Sorry, I thought I'd committed for 2, but i'm not on the list. Is it too late?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #57 on:** March 09, 2011, 08:27:07 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 09, 2011, 04:19:24 pm

Sorry, I thought I'd committed for 2, but i'm not on the list. Is it too late?

You are on the list, my paper list, I guess I missed typing you in. I gotcha for 2. Does the bow tie need a ticket, too?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #58 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:16:58 am »

Put me down for one, if it's not to late.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #59 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:30:34 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 10, 2011, 05:16:58 am

Put me down for one, if it's not to late.

Done.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #60 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:56:52 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 09, 2011, 10:44:49 am

Fixed.

You're welcome to that. It was difficult enough for me to type C-e-n-t-r-e.

NeilT · « **Reply #61 on:** March 10, 2011, 12:00:07 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on March 09, 2011, 08:27:07 pm

You are on the list, my paper list, I guess I missed typing you in. I gotcha for 2. Does the bow tie need a ticket, too?

Naw, it pays its own way.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #62 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:04:11 pm »

Ok, please read this list and confirm for Opening Day tickets:

Limey-2
Gleach-2
GreatBagwell's Beard-2
DVauthrin-1
Ron Brand-1
chuck-1
Ebby Calvin-1
ETA-2
HudsonHawk-1
Raups-2
drew corleone-2
Noe-1
Waldo-1
Neil T - 2
Sphinx Drummond- 1
JaneDoe-2

24. Anyone else?

Lurch · « **Reply #63 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:12:21 pm »

So, who is proposing to who so I can see your mugs on the fancy new screen?

Bench · « **Reply #64 on:** March 10, 2011, 05:25:10 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on March 10, 2011, 05:12:21 pm

So, who is proposing to who so I can see your mugs on the fancy new screen?

The screen is pretty fantastic. The HD is so HD enough that I can clearly read the stats and scores from my office window in the middle of the afternoon. The St. Thomas 7's were playing the Cy Lake what-have-yous at the stadium today.

Lurch · « **Reply #65 on:** March 10, 2011, 07:43:57 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 10, 2011, 05:25:10 pm

The screen is pretty fantastic. The HD is so HD enough that I can clearly read the stats and scores from my office window in the middle of the afternoon. The St. Thomas 7's were playing the Cy Lake what-have-yous at the stadium today.

Sweet. You need to post a pic of that

drew corleone · « **Reply #66 on:** March 11, 2011, 10:41:51 pm »

Sorry, yes, I am still in for two.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #67 on:** March 13, 2011, 09:41:31 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on March 10, 2011, 05:04:11 pm

Ok, please read this list and confirm for Opening Day tickets:

Limey-2
Gleach-2
GreatBagwell's Beard-2
DVauthrin-1
Ron Brand-1
chuck-1
Ebby Calvin-1
ETA-2
HudsonHawk-1
Raups-2
drew corleone-2
Noe-1
Waldo-1
Neil T - 2
Sphinx Drummond- 1
JaneDoe-2

24. Anyone else?

Confirmed for one.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #68 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:19:00 am »

Looks like I might have to miss SF and be late for the game, but I'm going to do my best to make it. Still confirmed for one.
Don't people know that day is Opening Day?!? Sheesh.

Lurch · « **Reply #69 on:** March 23, 2011, 11:02:00 am »

Looks like we'll see Wandy for the home opener. How has he looked so far this spring?

chuck · « **Reply #70 on:** March 23, 2011, 02:24:11 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on March 23, 2011, 11:02:00 am

Looks like we'll see Wandy for the home opener. How has he looked so far this spring?

Wandyful.

BudGirl · « **Reply #71 on:** March 23, 2011, 03:11:20 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 23, 2011, 02:24:11 pm

Wandyful.

Are you drunk?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #72 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:08:05 pm »

Everyone attending Opening Day:

Please check your PM. I need your address to be able to send you your ticket.

Payment details are included in the PM.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #73 on:** March 25, 2011, 03:53:16 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 23, 2011, 03:11:20 pm

Are you drunk?

It's 2:30, ain't it?

Waldo · « **Reply #74 on:** March 26, 2011, 08:34:27 am »

For those of us coming from Austin, when would Spanish Flowers happen?

BudGirl · « **Reply #75 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:16:20 am »

Just an FYI. There is a sold-out Lady Gaga concert the same night as Opening Day. Parking and/or traffic may be bad.

chuck · « **Reply #76 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:30:33 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2011, 08:16:20 am

Just an FYI. There is a sold-out Lady Gaga concert the same night as Opening Day. Parking and/or traffic may be bad.

I don't think Lady Gaga fans are old enough to drive so I'm not really too worried about parking.

BudGirl · « **Reply #77 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:36:45 am »

Quote from: chuck on March 28, 2011, 08:30:33 am

I don't think Lady Gaga fans are old enough to drive so I'm not really too worried about parking.

Just an FYI, they are old enough to drive.

chuck · « **Reply #78 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:40:16 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2011, 08:36:45 am

Just an FYI, they are old enough to drive.

They gay ones are, but they valet.

BudGirl · « **Reply #79 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:45:28 am »

Quote from: chuck on March 28, 2011, 08:40:16 am

They gay ones are, but they valet.

Fine, I'll admit it. I've seen it in concert. The crowd is more than just gay men and young girls. Hell, there really weren't that many young girls.

The only good thing about Toyota Center is the parking garage attached. And the Astros start at 6:00, so technically, Astros fans should have the better parking.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #80 on:** March 28, 2011, 08:46:49 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2011, 08:45:28 am

I've seen it in concert.

That's the best description of Lady Gaga I've seen.

NeilT · « **Reply #81 on:** March 28, 2011, 11:43:14 am »

Lady Gaga is mighty popular with my daughter, 24, and her friends who are mostly not gay. I don't get it, but I was already old.

BudGirl · « **Reply #82 on:** March 28, 2011, 11:49:12 am »

Which reminds me, look where she likes to eat in Houston.

Limey · « **Reply #83 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:00:43 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 28, 2011, 11:49:12 am

Which reminds me, look where she likes to eat in Houston.

Which bathroom did it go to?

MusicMan · « **Reply #84 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:02:05 pm »

Lady Gaga??

3 more days of VOID.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #85 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:06:28 pm »

Oh, come on. It's just a show. Not some dull guys standing around with acoustic guitars strumming what passes for a hook these days, harmonizing forgettable melodies that only reveal themselves as possibly distinct after laborious inspection. I'm not a Lady Gaga fan but her shtick/show is entertaining in a bombastic way.

My kids listen to her some and frankly it beats the shit out of having to listen to Kanye or Jay-Z or Shaggy or whoeverthefuckelseflavorofthemonth is infecting the airwaves these days

Ron Brand · « **Reply #86 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:11:48 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 28, 2011, 12:02:05 pm

3 more days of VOID.

Die, void, die.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #87 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:17:03 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 28, 2011, 12:06:28 pm

Oh, come on. It's just a show. Not some dull guys standing around with acoustic guitars strumming what passes for a hook these days, harmonizing forgettable melodies that only reveal themselves as possibly distinct after laborious inspection. I'm not a Lady Gaga fan but her shtick/show is entertaining in a bombastic way.

My kids listen to her some and frankly it beats the shit out of having to listen to Kanye or Jay-Z or Shaggy or whoeverthefuckelseflavorofthemonth is infecting the airwaves these days

Remind me to shake my head at you condescendingly the next time I see you.

Bench · « **Reply #88 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:24:04 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2011, 12:17:03 pm

Remind me to shake my head at you condescendingly the next time I see you.

Followed by hissing "taking pictures of campbell soup cans isn't art."

Ron Brand · « **Reply #89 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:34:49 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2011, 12:17:03 pm

Remind me to shake my head at you condescendingly the next time I see you.

I'd put my critical bona fides up against anyone, but that post was more to point out the simplicities of prejudice than anything else.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #90 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:35:35 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 28, 2011, 12:24:04 pm

Followed by hissing "taking pictures of campbell soup cans isn't art."

If that is someone's assessment of Andy Warhol OR the soup cans, they're missing the point entirely.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #91 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:47:58 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2011, 12:17:03 pm

Remind me to shake my head at you condescendingly the next time I see you.

Will that be at Spanish Flowers, perchance?

moriartp · « **Reply #92 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:48:27 pm »

Gaga drives her publicity by polarizing listeners, thus she must constantly top herself to keep feeding the fire. Her fame will dwindle at some point, but not until the haters develop more of a "who gives a shit?" attitude and quietly ignore her. "The Fame Monster" is an aptly-named album. Her schtick works perfectly, and as a result, she's almost universally known. In China last semester, "Poker Face" and "Bad Romance" were just about the only songs that my Chinese and American friends all knew. Music-wise, her songs serve their purpose. They're energetic and catchy, good for dancing and socializing but not particularly useful for actual listening.

Also, kudos to her for capitalizing on all the "she's got a dick" nonsense. Does it matter in the slightest what genitalia she's got? If people are trying to attack you with shit like that, you take the attention and milk it for everything you can.

Yeah, fuck the void.

Lurch · « **Reply #93 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:57:21 pm »

I see in my email that the Astros still trying to sell opening day tickets. I don't recall ANY opening day I've been to not being a sellout.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #94 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:59:21 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on March 28, 2011, 12:57:21 pm

I see in my email that the Astros still trying to sell opening day tickets. I don't recall ANY opening day I've been to not being a sellout.

They were pimping them on the radio yesterday too. They were breathily excited about the schedule magnet and fireworks.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #95 on:** March 28, 2011, 01:07:42 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 28, 2011, 12:47:58 pm

Will that be at Spanish Flowers, perchance?

I hope, but I'll be in court in Beaumont all day. I'm going to make the game for sure though.

Lurch · « **Reply #96 on:** March 28, 2011, 01:11:14 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 28, 2011, 12:59:21 pm

They were pimping them on the radio yesterday too. They were breathily excited about the schedule magnet and fireworks.

Sad. When was the last time Mattress Mac ponied up to sell out a game? Oilers?

Limey · « **Reply #97 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:58:36 am »

Good news and bad news.

Bad News: family commitments prevent Miss Limey from attending OD (stupid sister having a baby).

Good news: there's a spare ticket going - face value is $21. First one to PM me gets it at that price.

Limey · « **Reply #98 on:** April 04, 2011, 03:54:11 pm »

Quote from: Limey on April 04, 2011, 09:58:36 am

Good news and bad news.

Bad News: family commitments prevent Miss Limey from attending OD (stupid sister having a baby).

Good news: there's a spare ticket going - face value is $21. First one to PM me gets it at that price.

It's gone. Thank you for your underwhelming response.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #99 on:** April 06, 2011, 06:55:33 am »

I have not heard back from everyone, but am hoping that you have all received your ticket(s) by now?

gleach · « **Reply #100 on:** April 06, 2011, 07:18:46 am »

I have received my tickets but it doesn't look like I will be able to attend. Allison had knee surgery last week and isn't going to be quite ready for stairs at that point. Anyone who wants my tickets should PM me. I have two. You can have them for free.

Lurch · « **Reply #101 on:** April 06, 2011, 08:50:19 am »

Astros now have a sale where you'll get a free ticket to a Padres game (same seating section) if you buy an opening day ticket.

How are those negotiations going, Drayton?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #102 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:18:53 am »

Hey, I'd like to challenge some of you Out-Of-Towners that have never gone to OD with the rest of us to plan ahead for next year. It would be great to meet some of you who we have never seen and put a face to the SnS name.

Waldo · « **Reply #103 on:** April 06, 2011, 09:27:56 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 09:18:53 am

Hey, I'd like to challenge some of you Out-Of-Towners that have never gone to OD with the rest of us to plan ahead for next year. It would be ~~great~~ horrifying to meet some of you who we have never seen and put a face to the SnS name.

FIFY

JimR · « **Reply #104 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:35:12 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 09:18:53 am

Hey, I'd like to challenge some of you Out-Of-Towners that have never gone to OD with the rest of us to plan ahead for next year. It would be great to meet some of you who we have never seen and put a face to the SnS name.

she is talking to YOU, strosrays.

BudGirl · « **Reply #105 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:40:57 am »

He's a man of mystery. I think he is really the Dr. Jekell to Hudson Hawk's Mr. Hyde.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #106 on:** April 06, 2011, 10:48:49 am »

I don't think strosrays is meant to be met.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #107 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:32:28 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 09:18:53 am

Hey, I'd like to challenge some of you Out-Of-Towners that have never gone to OD with the rest of us to plan ahead for next year. It would be great to meet some of you who we have never seen and put a face to the SnS name.

JD: I was coming last season until I had to divert to Austin for an in-and-out meeting with a book publisher. If Mrs. Happy gives me a kitchen pass, or even wants to come along, being a big baseball fan herself, I'm there.

MRaup · « **Reply #108 on:** April 06, 2011, 11:54:54 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 06, 2011, 11:32:28 am

JD: I was coming last season until I had to divert to Austin for an in-and-out meeting with a book publisher. If Mrs. Happy gives me a kitchen pass, or even wants to come along, being a big baseball fan herself, I'm there.

Mmmmm, In and Out.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #109 on:** April 06, 2011, 12:01:16 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 06, 2011, 11:54:54 am

Mmmmm, In and Out.

Same day trip. Had I been there longer, I'd have made contact with the Raups to meet.

Noe · « **Reply #110 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:05:21 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 06:55:33 am

I have not heard back from everyone, but am hoping that you have all received your ticket(s) by now?

Got it, see everyone at Spanish Flower! Truth be told, I'm working days and nights right now to be out from under this project and have a clear and free Friday. It may just happen that I get away late on Friday and drive directly to the park. Either way, see all of you on Friday!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #111 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:08:50 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 06, 2011, 10:35:12 am

she is talking to YOU, strosrays.

And Craig, jaklewein, etc, etc, that put a lot of work into the site.

And then there's Alkie.

I withdraw the challenge.

Craig · « **Reply #112 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:11:37 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 02:08:50 pm

And Craig, jaklewein, etc, etc, that put a lot of work into the site.

And then there's Alkie.

I withdraw the challenge.

I was at Opening Day 2006; I introduced myself and you called me a bastard. I sat beside Andyzipp and right behind the Raups, and there was much hilarity.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #113 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:15:56 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 06, 2011, 03:11:37 pm

I was at Opening Day 2006; I introduced myself and you called me a bastard.

I most certainly did no such thing.

Bastard.

BudGirl · « **Reply #114 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:17:16 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 06, 2011, 03:11:37 pm

I was at Opening Day 2006; I introduced myself and you called me a bastard. I sat beside Andyzipp and right behind the Raups, and there was much hilarity.

I'm your favorite though, right?

Craig · « **Reply #115 on:** April 06, 2011, 03:38:48 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 06, 2011, 03:17:16 pm

I'm your favorite though, right?

Well of course! You're the only one who sends me Christmas cards.

BudGirl · « **Reply #116 on:** April 06, 2011, 04:50:05 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 06, 2011, 03:38:48 pm

Well of course! You're the only one who sends me Christmas cards.

and schedule magnets!!!!

Craig · « **Reply #117 on:** April 06, 2011, 05:10:04 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 06, 2011, 04:50:05 pm

and schedule magnets!!!!

Yeah, half of my refrigerator is covered up.

The inside refrigerator, not the one on the back porch.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #118 on:** April 07, 2011, 07:25:10 pm »

Got my ticket as well. I'll be able to get into downtown by about 4 to 4:30 tomorrow.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #119 on:** April 07, 2011, 08:24:31 pm »

I'll see you guys at the game, hopefully only an inning or two late.

RB, drink exactly 5 beers for me at SF.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #120 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:29:36 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on April 07, 2011, 08:24:31 pm

I'll see you guys at the game, hopefully only an inning or two late.

RB, drink exactly 5 beers for me at SF.

I'm on it.

austro · « **Reply #121 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:47:50 pm »

Sorry I'll miss it. Y'all have fun tomorrow!

drew corleone · « **Reply #122 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:31:47 pm »

I'll probably miss y'all at SF and meet up at the Saucer.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #123 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:32:21 am »

We should get to MMP just before first pitch. Looking forward to seeing everybody.

austro · « **Reply #124 on:** April 08, 2011, 08:36:35 am »

What section are y'all in? I'll look for you on the telecast. Has anybody set up Milo with a fake group name?

Lurch · « **Reply #125 on:** April 08, 2011, 12:06:31 pm »

Sleezy email from Astros today:

Great Opening Day Seats Just Made Available!
Opening Day Today - 6:05pm
More Tickets Released for Sale to Public
Additional ticket inventory has been made available for sale to the public for today's Opening Day game against the Marlins at Minute Maid Park. The recently released tickets include several options in field level sections and great seats are available.

das · « **Reply #126 on:** April 11, 2011, 08:02:44 am »

Quote from: JaneDoe on April 06, 2011, 09:18:53 am

Hey, I'd like to challenge some of you Out-Of-Towners that have never gone to OD with the rest of us to plan ahead for next year. It would be great to meet some of you who we have never seen and put a face to the SnS name.

I was sorry to miss this year. Maybe every couple of years will work for me. I'll have to start looking for conference schedules in Houston for next April...