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First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« on: August 26, 2011, 08:36:42 am »
To my East Coast Astros brothers, batten down the hatches this weekend. It's the fitting ending to a crazy week.

And assuming we don't have to deal with a locust plague next, will anybody here be attending the Astros game on Sept. 10 at Nationals Park? I'll be there with my kids to celebrate my son's 14th birthday, so it'll be nice to meet someone else who's rooting for the Brick-and-Sand 9.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2011, 09:28:52 am »
I was planning on going to the Friday night game, but I haven't bought tickets yet. If the capitol area survives its apocalyptic onslaught, I'll probably be there on Saturday.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2011, 09:31:01 am »
Quote from: subnuclear on August 26, 2011, 09:28:52 am
I was planning on going to the Friday night game, but I haven't bought tickets yet. If the capitol area survives its apocalyptic onslaught, I'll probably be there on Saturday.

You may have to go to Milwaukee to see the game.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2011, 02:01:42 pm »
Quote from: Houston on August 26, 2011, 08:36:42 am
To my East Coast Astros brothers, batten down the hatches this weekend. It's the fitting ending to a crazy week.

And assuming we don't have to deal with a locust plague next, will anybody here be attending the Astros game on Sept. 10 at Nationals Park? I'll be there with my kids to celebrate my son's 14th birthday, so it'll be nice to meet someone else who's rooting for the Brick-and-Sand 9.

I'll be there!  Where are your tix?
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2011, 08:05:29 am »
Quote from: das on August 26, 2011, 02:01:42 pm
I'll be there!  Where are your tix?

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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2011, 11:47:56 am »
Quote from: Houston on August 26, 2011, 08:36:42 am
To my East Coast Astros brothers, batten down the hatches this weekend. It's the fitting ending to a crazy week.

And assuming we don't have to deal with a locust plague next, will anybody here be attending the Astros game on Sept. 10 at Nationals Park? I'll be there with my kids to celebrate my son's 14th birthday, so it'll be nice to meet someone else who's rooting for the Brick-and-Sand 9.
You guys have any extra D batteries you can loan me? Every place we've tried here (NY state) since yesterday is out of 'em...

My wife and I really want to go down and see the Astros play in DC sometime- we both love the DC museums, and I haven't been to the new ballpark yet- but I doubt we'll be able to fit it in this time. Maybe next year.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2011, 12:51:21 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on August 27, 2011, 11:47:56 am
Every place we've tried here (NY state)

I wouldn't go to NJ for any reason either.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2011, 02:33:20 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on August 27, 2011, 11:47:56 am
You guys have any extra D batteries you can loan me? Every place we've tried here (NY state) since yesterday is out of 'em...

My wife and I really want to go down and see the Astros play in DC sometime- we both love the DC museums, and I haven't been to the new ballpark yet- but I doubt we'll be able to fit it in this time. Maybe next year.

I saw a Nats game this year.  With the abundance of "must-see" parks around the country, this definitely could be skipped.  It isn't bad, but go to Camden Yards instead.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2011, 06:19:21 pm »
Quote from: roadrunner on August 27, 2011, 02:33:20 pm
I saw a Nats game this year.  With the abundance of "must-see" parks around the country, this definitely could be skipped.  It isn't bad, but go to Camden Yards instead.
Yeah, Camden is great. Been there several times. If the Astros were playing the O's I would definitely consider going again. I also really want to see a game at PNC Park, although in general I'm not tripping over myself to go to Pittsburgh.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2011, 07:19:38 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on August 27, 2011, 06:19:21 pm
Yeah, Camden is great. Been there several times. If the Astros were playing the O's I would definitely consider going again. I also really want to see a game at PNC Park, although in general I'm not tripping over myself to go to Pittsburgh.

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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #10 on: August 27, 2011, 07:52:33 pm »
Quote from: chuck on August 27, 2011, 07:19:38 pm
You're making a mistake.

I agree with Chuck. PNC is in the top 3 of US ballparks, certainly the surprise challenger to the top spot. Camden yards is okay, but, to me, it and Arlington both suffer from their design theme being aped by all the parks built after it.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #11 on: August 27, 2011, 08:02:36 pm »
Quote from: Joey on August 27, 2011, 07:52:33 pm
I agree with Chuck. PNC is in the top 3 of US ballparks, certainly the surprise challenger to the top spot. Camden yards is okay, but, to me, it and Arlington both suffer from their design theme being aped by all the parks built after it.

Not only that but Pittsburgh is a seriously underrated city. I'm not suggesting you stop what you're doing and move there permanently but it is a fine city that merits repeated visits.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #12 on: August 27, 2011, 08:14:35 pm »
Quote from: chuck on August 27, 2011, 08:02:36 pm
Not only that but Pittsburgh is a seriously underrated city. I'm not suggesting you stop what you're doing and move there permanently but it is a fine city that merits repeated visits.
Big fan of the Warhol Museum? Seriously, I've never been to Pittsburgh, but I have heard whispers of cool things going on there.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #13 on: August 27, 2011, 08:25:17 pm »
Quote from: Reuben on August 27, 2011, 08:14:35 pm
Big fan of the Warhol Museum? Seriously, I've never been to Pittsburgh, but I have heard whispers of cool things going on there.

It's an old city with lots of history and character and lots of cool neighborhoods that people haven't fucked up yet. AND, PNC Park is one of the best places in the major leagues to see a game.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2011, 11:15:55 pm »
Quote from: chuck on August 27, 2011, 08:02:36 pm
Not only that but Pittsburgh is a seriously underrated city. I'm not suggesting you stop what you're doing and move there permanently but it is a fine city that merits repeated visits.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #15 on: August 28, 2011, 08:11:32 am »
Quote from: chuck on August 27, 2011, 08:02:36 pm
Not only that but Pittsburgh is a seriously underrated city. I'm not suggesting you stop what you're doing and move there permanently but it is a fine city that merits repeated visits.

I certainly enjoyed it during my visit.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #16 on: August 28, 2011, 10:08:49 am »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 28, 2011, 08:11:32 am
I certainly enjoyed it during my visit.

I was hoping you'd weigh in as I know you've recently spent a decent amount of time there and enjoyed it.
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« Reply #17 on: August 28, 2011, 10:31:50 am »
Quote from: chuck on August 28, 2011, 10:08:49 am
I was hoping you'd weigh in as I know you've recently spent a decent amount of time there and enjoyed it.

Didn't see as much of the city as I would have liked, under the circumstances, but that will just lead to a repeat visit. I definitely want to see PNC Park.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #18 on: August 28, 2011, 11:37:27 am »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 28, 2011, 10:31:50 am
Didn't see as much of the city as I would have liked, under the circumstances, but that will just lead to a repeat visit. I definitely want to see PNC Park.

There are lots of semi-isolated, unique neighborhoods. It reminds me of Cincinnati, just prettier.
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« Reply #19 on: August 28, 2011, 04:47:30 pm »
Quote from: chuck on August 28, 2011, 11:37:27 am
There are lots of semi-isolated, unique neighborhoods. It reminds me of Cincinnati, just prettier.

You HAVE to drink an Iron City while there, even though it tastes like run-off from one of the coke slag heaps.  It's a Pittsburgh thing.

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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #21 on: August 28, 2011, 05:41:09 pm »
Uh, did you say 'yutes'?
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #22 on: August 28, 2011, 11:06:40 pm »
Quote from: Lurch on August 28, 2011, 05:41:09 pm
Uh, did you say 'yutes'?

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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #23 on: September 09, 2011, 04:25:45 pm »
It looks clear for tonight, so I'll be at the game. I got invited to an event tomorrow, so I'm not sure I'll be able to make it to Saturday's game.
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« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2011, 07:55:25 am »
Quote from: subnuclear on September 09, 2011, 04:25:45 pm
It looks clear for tonight, so I'll be at the game. I got invited to an event tomorrow, so I'm not sure I'll be able to make it to Saturday's game.
The weather for Saturday's game was nice, but the game itself was even better.
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Re: First an earthquake, now a hurricane
« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2011, 11:31:11 am »
Quote from: Houston on September 12, 2011, 07:55:25 am
The weather for Saturday's game was nice, but the game itself was even better.
I didn't go to yesterday's game so no one can pin that on me.  Friday, that's another story.  So, I sez to my wife, "we gotta stay for the extra innings, can't leave the boys in the lurch all by themselves..."
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« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2011, 11:34:08 am »
Quote from: das on September 12, 2011, 11:31:11 am
I didn't go to yesterday's game so no one can pin that on me.  Friday, that's another story.  So, I sez to my wife, "we gotta stay for the extra innings, can't leave the boys in the lurch all by themselves..."

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