Author Topic: OPENING DAY 2014 - tickets, food, etc. (Read 15257 times)

Ron Brand · « **on:** March 27, 2014, 02:28:35 pm »

Our tickets will be waiting for me at Will Call, so you'll have to find me to get yours. I will not be able to mail your tickets to you.

The game is at 6:10pm. With the Fan Fest Whatever that will be going on, and the 70's Music Extravaganza Fireworks Phantasmagoria, I plan on standing around in front of the Union Station entrance at 4:30. Don't make me miss that exciting 'Carry On My Wayward Son' or 'Afternoon Delight' presentation, get there before 5:15, dammit. When 'Stayin' Alive' starts up I'm going in and you're on your own.

I'll probably have my Astros cap on, and my Jackie Robinson Day RedAss jersey on, so that should narrow me down to less than 100 possible dorks for you to sift through in your hunt. I still don't have a working model of antennae, so you'll have to imagine they're retracted.

For the more traditional members of the gang, the ones who will be meeting at Spanish Flower, let's be there by 1pm. Anyone brave enough to come to Alice's Tall Texan at noon, or am I savoring frosty goblets of Shiner Bock on my own?

I expect that many of the SF crew will decamp to the Flying Saucer for pregaming festivities, so if you miss the lunch that'll be the next stop on the tour.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** March 27, 2014, 02:55:50 pm »

Affirmative. I will be with EasTexAstro, who I assume knows you. I'll be wearing my rainbow bullpen sweater and a Colt 45's cap. At 6'5" 260, you can't miss me.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #2 on:** March 27, 2014, 02:57:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 27, 2014, 02:55:50 pm

Affirmative. I will be with EasTexAstro, who I assume knows you. I'll be wearing my rainbow bullpen sweater and a Colt 45's cap. At 6'5" 260, you can't miss me.

Wunderbar. This will be a fine day.

drew corleone · « **Reply #3 on:** March 27, 2014, 02:57:55 pm »

I may or may not be at SF, depending on when I can give work the finger and get on the road to Houston. SF at 1, Saucer at 3?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #4 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:12:14 pm »

3 is close for the Saucer, might be a tad after but it's hard to say. You'll have beer to keep you company, so that ought to be ok.

Bench · « **Reply #5 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:19:01 pm »

I'll try to make a cameo Spanish Flowers appearance.

JimR · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:22:27 pm »

the Raups will be at SF for certain.

BudGirl · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2014, 03:27:29 pm »

Since I've been out of work all week I won't be able to make lunch. I'll try to take off around 3 and meet you all at the Saucer.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2014, 04:26:20 pm »

I'll be able to make the tail end of the Saucer, and then as much of the game as Lil' GBB can stand.

NeilT · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2014, 04:43:23 pm »

I'll be wearing the pink carnation.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2014, 05:31:13 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 27, 2014, 04:43:23 pm

I'll be wearing the pink carnation.

Driving a pick-up truck I assume? The white sports coat thing doesn't seem to fit the image I have.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #11 on:** March 27, 2014, 06:14:08 pm »

As a reminder... I've passed along my two tickets to EastTexAstro (IIRC, he had a couple of extra folks he wanted to bring with him). Y'all have fun now, and GO ASTROS!!!

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2014, 07:25:23 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2014, 02:28:35 pm

For the more traditional members of the gang, the ones who will be meeting at Spanish Flower, let's be there by 1pm. Anyone brave enough to come to Alice's Tall Texan at noon, or am I savoring frosty goblets of Shiner Bock on my own?

And by "frosty goblet" he means an incredibly frosty goblet. Literally. If you haven't experienced the TT before SF and FS on OD at MMPUS, you're missing out on a fine tradition. Don't let Ron drink alone.

NeilT · « **Reply #13 on:** March 27, 2014, 07:28:26 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 27, 2014, 05:31:13 pm

Driving a pick-up truck I assume? The white sports coat thing doesn't seem to fit the image I have.

I've owned two pick-up trucks, but can't say either one of them was ever on a levee. I haven't had a white sports coat since I was 4. I looked pretty good in it, going by the pictures.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:42:30 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on March 27, 2014, 07:25:23 pm

And by "frosty goblet" he means an incredibly frosty goblet. Literally. If you haven't experienced the TT before SF and FS on OD at MMPUS, you're missing out on a fine tradition. Don't let Ron drink alone.

Thank you, HH. The frosty goblets are sublime. I'm sorry you're missing OD this year. Maybe we can do a regular season game to make up for it.

chuck · « **Reply #15 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:48:29 pm »

Steady on, Brandy, the 70's music extravaganza that you're so worked up about doesn't happen until after the game.

Of course I'll be back later in the series for the fireworks show featuring an Elton John - Billy Joel dueling piano soundtrack.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2014, 09:56:44 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 27, 2014, 09:48:29 pm

Steady on, Brandy, the 70's music extravaganza that you're so worked up about doesn't happen until after the game.

Of course I'll be back later in the series for the fireworks show featuring an Elton John - Billy Joel dueling piano soundtrack.

Oh, good. I'd hate to miss the Kiki Dee / Neil Sedaka tribute.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #17 on:** March 27, 2014, 10:00:33 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2014, 09:42:30 pm

Thank you, HH. The frosty goblets are sublime. I'm sorry you're missing OD this year. Maybe we can do a regular season game to make up for it.

I'm up for that. I shall be returning to the US April 6th, and will be needing to get my early season baseball fix.

chuck · « **Reply #18 on:** March 27, 2014, 10:38:46 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2014, 09:56:44 pm

Oh, good. I'd hate to miss the Kiki Dee / Neil Sedaka tribute.

I seriously can't wait to see what those goons think is representative of 70's music. Kiki Dee and Neil Sedaka probably.

NeilT · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2014, 11:23:21 pm »

70s music. Man I lived that. Cat Stevens. James Taylor. John Denver. I am so there.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2014, 11:25:17 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 27, 2014, 10:38:46 pm

I seriously can't wait to see what those goons think is representative of 70's music. Kiki Dee and Neil Sedaka probably.

I'm guessing we'll get some KC and the Sunshine Band, some Bee Gees, some John Denver. They might feel the need to balance that with some Kool and the Gang, and I'm betting they'll throw in that execrable Black Water bullshit too. I'll be retching my way back to Austin.

chuck · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:39:24 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2014, 11:25:17 pm

I'm guessing we'll get some KC and the Sunshine Band, some Bee Gees, some John Denver. They might feel the need to balance that with some Kool and the Gang, and I'm betting they'll throw in that execrable Black Water bullshit too. I'll be retching my way back to Austin.

Nothing a couple of plays of Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun won't fix.

It's usually that second turn through the Saucer that makes me retch.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2014, 04:04:06 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2014, 11:25:17 pm

I'm guessing we'll get some KC and the Sunshine Band, some Bee Gees, some John Denver. They might feel the need to balance that with some Kool and the Gang, and I'm betting they'll throw in that execrable Black Water bullshit too. I'll be retching my way back to Austin.

In the 1970's, I was all about the Ohio Players, Bar-Kays, O'Jays, Manhattans, Stylistics and the Spinners.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2014, 07:39:20 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 28, 2014, 04:04:06 am

In the 1970's, I was all about the Ohio Players, Bar-Kays, O'Jays, Manhattans, Stylistics and the Spinners.

None of which will make it to the Fireworks Extravaganza. It'd be great at the Spanish Flower though.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:33:32 pm »

Sure wish I could watch 70s pop culture defects and inferior baseball with you guys. If I were joining, I'd be at the Tall Texan when they put the key in the door...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2014, 12:56:51 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 28, 2014, 07:39:20 am

None of which will make it to the Fireworks Extravaganza. It'd be great at the Spanish Flower though.

I just look forward to shaking a bunch of hands and probably giving a few hugs too--you're all warned! The music is secondary. However, come to think of it, the only "white" rock acts (other than several doo wop groups) I was ever a big fan of back then are the Four Seasons (I grew up listening to their old records too and liked their 1970's stuff-was just listening to Big Girls Don't Cry on my ipod), the Box Tops (absolutely loved Soul Deep) and Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds.There may be others, but I just can't remember them right now. I just couldn't get into the Beatles or any of the British invasion groups. Our listening to Stax Records back then probably had a lot to do with that.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** March 28, 2014, 01:08:27 pm »

Didn't Hamilton, Joe Frank, & Reynolds do that, Don't Pull My Love Out Of You Honey song?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #27 on:** March 28, 2014, 01:09:59 pm »

I thought it was Fawwin in Lub.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #28 on:** March 28, 2014, 01:34:40 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 28, 2014, 01:08:27 pm

Didn't Hamilton, Joe Frank, & Reynolds do that, Don't Pull My Love Out Of You Honey song?

Yes.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #29 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:19:30 pm »

I am so looking forward to this. Mr. Happy, Give me a call some time.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:26:56 pm »

I want a picture of Happy hugging chuck.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:36:33 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2014, 02:26:56 pm

I want a picture of Happy hugging chuck.

He is one of the folks I'm targeting for a hug!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:37:15 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on March 28, 2014, 02:19:30 pm

I am so looking forward to this. Mr. Happy, Give me a call some time.

Will do. Will you be around early evening?

NeilT · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2014, 03:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2014, 02:26:56 pm

I want a picture of Happy hugging chuck.

I think Happy hugging Jim should go on the front page.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2014, 03:50:34 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2014, 03:40:54 pm

I think Happy hugging Jim should go on the front page.

The what?

chuck · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2014, 03:57:51 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 28, 2014, 03:50:34 pm

The what?

Thank you.

Hey, Ebby, are you going to be in Houston or are you on one of your marathons?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #36 on:** March 28, 2014, 04:08:56 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 28, 2014, 03:50:34 pm

The what?

You know, man. The front page.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #37 on:** March 28, 2014, 04:33:52 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 28, 2014, 02:37:15 pm

Will do. Will you be around early evening?

Yes.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #38 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:05:06 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 28, 2014, 03:57:51 pm

Hey, Ebby, are you going to be in Houston or are you on one of your marathons?

Marathoning in San Diego. Walking distance to Petco!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #39 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:28:52 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 28, 2014, 03:40:54 pm

I think Happy hugging Jim should go on the front page.

What a terrific idea. He may not have a choice.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #40 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:11:19 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 28, 2014, 05:05:06 pm

Marathoning in San Diego. Walking distance to Petco!

You can't walk in a marathon!

austro · « **Reply #41 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:13:55 pm »

My recommendation is that everybody petition BudGirl and Mrs. ETA for cookies. Other things can be purchased, but not those beauties.

BudGirl · « **Reply #42 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:42:01 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 28, 2014, 08:13:55 pm

My recommendation is that everybody petition BudGirl and Mrs. ETA for cookies. Other things can be purchased, but not those beauties.

Petition away. Everyone knows petitions don't matter.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2014, 01:48:10 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on March 28, 2014, 08:11:19 pm

You can't walk in a marathon!

It's also difficult to run with two beers in two hands. I stand by my sacrifice.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #44 on:** March 29, 2014, 11:27:05 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 28, 2014, 08:13:55 pm

My recommendation is that everybody petition BudGirl and Mrs. ETA for cookies. Other things can be purchased, but not those beauties.

Mrs. ETA is always good for cookies...except for tax season.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:10:01 pm »

Bring your pepper spray Jim

Reuben · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2014, 01:38:12 pm »

Are y'all sitting in the OF? If so, I assume you're going to hold up a big sign or banner that says "We (heart) Gross/Fowl/Hoes"?

Fynn · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2014, 03:03:23 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 30, 2014, 01:38:12 pm

Are y'all sitting in the OF? If so, I assume you're going to hold up a big sign or banner that says "We (heart) Gross/Fowl/Hoes"?

Wonder if that would make Sportscenter?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2014, 03:19:05 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 30, 2014, 01:38:12 pm

Are y'all sitting in the OF? If so, I assume you're going to hold up a big sign or banner that says "We (heart) Gross/Fowl/Hoes"?

I see what you did there. Well played. /golf clap/

NeilT · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:00:49 pm »

Are all the tickets taken?

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:18:38 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 12:00:49 pm

Are all the tickets taken?

I am not sure, but I think I may still have tickets to get you in the door.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:42:25 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 12:00:49 pm

Are all the tickets taken?

I have one.

NeilT · « **Reply #52 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:47:51 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 12:42:25 pm

I have one.

My daughter asked if her boyfriend could come. If no one wants it, I'll buy it.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #53 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:51:55 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 12:47:51 pm

My daughter asked if her boyfriend could come. If no one wants it, I'll buy it.

Counselor, it's gratis. My treat. treat it as yours.

JimR · « **Reply #54 on:** March 31, 2014, 12:57:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 28, 2014, 05:28:52 pm

What a terrific idea. He may not have a choice.

Jim has a beard and is a big man. the small guy wearing glasses is Mark.

NeilT · « **Reply #55 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:06:59 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 12:51:55 pm

Counselor, it's gratis. My treat. treat it as yours.

Thanks Happy.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #56 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:11:24 pm »

Anyone know if this game will be televised in Austin on Time Warner?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:15:49 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 01:06:59 pm

Thanks Happy.

Are you going to Spanish Flowers? I plan on being there, provided that Southwest Airlines delivers me on time tomorrow. We're going to meet Ron Brand at the ball park to get the tickets.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:29:34 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 31, 2014, 12:57:35 pm

Jim has a beard and is a big man. the small guy wearing glasses is Mark.

I'm facebook friends with Mark, sos I know what he looks like. I'll look for a distinguished looking gentleman with him and assume that is you.

Bench · « **Reply #59 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:30:30 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 01:15:49 pm

Are you going to Spanish Flowers? I plan on being there, provided that Southwest Airlines delivers me on time tomorrow. We're going to meet Ron Brand at the ball park to get the tickets.

I imagine if you make it to SF you'll meet Ron Brand there.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #60 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:41:29 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 01:29:34 pm

I'm facebook friends with Mark, sos I know what he looks like. I'll look for a distinguished looking gentleman with him and assume that is you.

#fail

MRaup · « **Reply #61 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:42:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 01:29:34 pm

I'm facebook friends with Mark, sos I know what he looks like. I'll look for a distinguished looking gentleman with him and assume that is you.

If you're looking for a distinguished looking anything in this band of miscreants, you're going to 1.) be doing a lot of looking and 2.) going to end up disappointed.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:43:22 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 12:47:51 pm

My daughter asked if her boyfriend could come.

Sometimes ignorance is a good thing.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2014, 01:46:52 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on March 31, 2014, 01:42:13 pm

If you're looking for a distinguished looking anything in this band of miscreants, you're going to 1.) be doing a lot of looking and 2.) going to end up disappointed.

Your dad will do anything to avoid getting hugged by yours truly!

NeilT · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:39:28 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 31, 2014, 01:30:30 pm

I imagine if you make it to SF you'll meet Ron Brand there.

I'm planning on Spanish Flowers.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:41:12 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 02:39:28 pm

I'm planning on Spanish Flowers.

Great. I look forward to finally putting some faces and real names with OWA names. We ought to wear name tags that say our OWA names.

Bench · « **Reply #66 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:44:33 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 02:39:28 pm

I'm planning on Spanish Flowers.

Me too.

NeilT · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:48:03 pm »

Quote from: Bench on March 31, 2014, 02:44:33 pm

Me too.

That's not reason enough to make me change my mind.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2014, 02:59:52 pm »

Wait until I show up at the airport in my death outfit to great Mr. Happy....

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:07:23 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on March 31, 2014, 02:59:52 pm

Wait until I show up at the airport in my death outfit to great Mr. Happy....

I really appreciate you picking me up at the airport. I'm not sure that I could have found Spanish Flowers in a rental car.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:30:19 pm »

OK - I've looked it up, and my plan will be to leave SF and go to the ballpark, park somewhere roughly equidistant and pick up the tickets from Will Call, then hoof it to the Saucer and distribute them there, since it looks like everyone going to the game will be at the Saucer.

IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON GOING TO THE FLYING SAUCER BEFORE THE GAME, PLEASE LET ME KNOW HERE, IN THIS THREAD.

See you gomers tomorrow. I hope everyone is bringing all their toys and gifts and awards and bullshit. And that someone is brave enough to meet me at the Tall Texan.

BudGirl · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2014, 03:37:05 pm »

What time are you leaving the Saucer to go to the game?

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:14:52 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 01:29:34 pm

I'll look for a distinguished looking gentleman with him and assume that is you.

Neil, be careful.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:23:24 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2014, 05:14:52 pm

Neil, be careful.

I was referring to JimR. But I'll hug NeilT too!!

NeilT · « **Reply #74 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:33:37 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2014, 05:23:24 pm

I was referring to JimR. But I'll hug NeilT too!!

Maybe we need to pay EasTexAstro to take the long route.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #75 on:** March 31, 2014, 05:45:15 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 31, 2014, 03:37:05 pm

What time are you leaving the Saucer to go to the game?

If my plans all work out AND everyone who's going is also going to the Saucer beforehand, then I'll just go with the group from the Saucer, whenever they go. We'll all travel as a pack. If someone can't make it to the Saucer, then we're back to me hanging around the stadium like some Craphouse Gargoyle, waiting for you to show up.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #76 on:** March 31, 2014, 06:13:57 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 31, 2014, 05:33:37 pm

Maybe we need to pay EasTexAstro to take the long route.

Bite your tongue. You can't avoid me! All efforts are futile.

BudGirl · « **Reply #77 on:** March 31, 2014, 07:45:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 31, 2014, 05:45:15 pm

If my plans all work out AND everyone who's going is also going to the Saucer beforehand, then I'll just go with the group from the Saucer, whenever they go. We'll all travel as a pack. If someone can't make it to the Saucer, then we're back to me hanging around the stadium like some Craphouse Gargoyle, waiting for you to show up.

I'm planning to meet you all at the Saucer but wanted to make sure I didn't miss anyone there.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #78 on:** April 01, 2014, 06:49:11 am »

I have arrived in Chicago, but I have a two hour layover. I am grateful.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #79 on:** April 01, 2014, 06:51:44 am »

Astros enter the game in 2nd place ... don't let them lose the advantage today.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #80 on:** April 01, 2014, 07:00:57 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on April 01, 2014, 06:51:44 am

Astros enter the game in 2nd place ... don't let them lose the advantage today.

We will do our best.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #81 on:** April 01, 2014, 09:36:34 am »

I won't be able to make the festivities at the Saucer, but can probably swing by SF for lunch, and can walk over to the Saucer to pick up tickets. The three of us will try to be at the game before Jeter gets hurt.

Limey · « **Reply #82 on:** April 01, 2014, 10:29:39 am »

I was hoping to be able to break out for at least SF and possibly TT, but I am not going to be able to make it, unfortunately.

Have a great day everyone!

chuck · « **Reply #83 on:** April 01, 2014, 11:14:48 am »

Quote from: Limey on April 01, 2014, 10:29:39 am

I was hoping to be able to break out for at least SF and possibly TT, but I am not going to be able to make it, unfortunately.

BOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! BOOOOOOO!!!!!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #84 on:** April 01, 2014, 11:55:15 am »

I second this. BOOOOOOOOOO!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #85 on:** April 01, 2014, 12:02:48 pm »

I'm in town, anyone going to or already at the
Tall Texan?

chuck · « **Reply #86 on:** April 01, 2014, 12:12:55 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 01, 2014, 12:02:48 pm

I'm in town, anyone going to or already at the
Tall Texan?

Heading up there now.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #87 on:** April 01, 2014, 12:15:37 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 01, 2014, 12:02:48 pm

I'm in town, anyone going to or already at the
Tall Texan?

Been here since 11:30.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #88 on:** April 01, 2014, 12:21:44 pm »

EasTexAstro and I are at Spanish Flowers.

das · « **Reply #89 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:00:48 pm »

I wish I was there. I think it's been like 5 years since I was there for OD festivities with you nuts.

Reuben · « **Reply #90 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:23:23 pm »

Quote from: das on April 01, 2014, 02:00:48 pm

I wish I was there. I think it's been like 5 years since I was there for OD festivities with you nuts.

Same here, except substitute "never" for "5 years". Maybe someday I can fold that Marfa/Chinati Foundation trip I've been wanting to take into an OD/Houston stop.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #91 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:46:39 pm »

What, no eyewitness news breaks of the shenanigans? I thought for sure there'd be drunken posts all over this thread...

Reuben · « **Reply #92 on:** April 01, 2014, 02:48:52 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 01, 2014, 02:46:39 pm

What, no eyewitness news breaks of the shenanigans? I thought for sure there'd be drunken posts all over this thread...

And hugs. I want photos of Mr. Happy hugs, dammit! Is there an official OWA Instagram account?

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #93 on:** April 01, 2014, 03:10:48 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 01, 2014, 02:48:52 pm

And hugs. I want photos of Mr. Happy hugs, dammit! Is there an official OWA Instagram account?

I want the same thing!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #94 on:** April 01, 2014, 03:22:54 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 01, 2014, 02:46:39 pm

What, no eyewitness news breaks of the shenanigans? I thought for sure there'd be drunken posts all over this thread...

That's for later. I will be driving drunks around before long.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #95 on:** April 01, 2014, 03:57:37 pm »

Long story short: no hugs yet, lots of fun, now we're at the Saucer, you are all missing out. More later.

BudGirl · « **Reply #96 on:** April 01, 2014, 04:32:15 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 01, 2014, 03:57:37 pm

Long story short: no hugs yet, lots of fun, now we're at the Saucer, you are all missing out. More later.

I got hugs.

juliogotay · « **Reply #97 on:** April 01, 2014, 05:18:43 pm »

Have fun guys (and gals). Bring back a win!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #98 on:** April 01, 2014, 05:22:24 pm »

BG, Sphinx, Chuck and his friend are in the ballpark so far.

Bench · « **Reply #99 on:** April 01, 2014, 05:35:58 pm »

I hope that Great Bagwell's Baby spits up on a Yankees fan.

NeilT · « **Reply #100 on:** April 02, 2014, 08:11:42 am »

Ron Brand, thanks for spearheading.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #101 on:** April 02, 2014, 08:33:27 am »

It was a pleasure.

BudGirl · « **Reply #102 on:** April 02, 2014, 09:06:49 am »

I also would like to thank Ron for getting the tickets and organizing everything. Hopefully next year, I'll be able to meet you all for lunch.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #103 on:** April 02, 2014, 09:27:08 am »

Glad to hear everyone had a good time, and sorry I missed it this year. Next year, my wife and I plan on attending.

BudGirl · « **Reply #104 on:** April 02, 2014, 09:56:41 am »

Wow, lots has changed since the last opening day.

DVauthrin got married; people are having/had babies, and who knows what else. Congrats to you all!

BudGirl · « **Reply #105 on:** April 02, 2014, 09:58:57 am »

Also, according to the Round Rock Express schedule, Oklahoma City is opening there. I wish I had time to go this weekend, but would anyone consider a meet up in July when they play there again?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #106 on:** April 02, 2014, 10:01:02 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 02, 2014, 09:56:41 am

Wow, lots has changed since the last opening day.

DVauthrin got married; people are having/had babies, and who knows what else. Congrats to you all!

Getting married, to be exact. On June 14.

Bench · « **Reply #107 on:** April 02, 2014, 10:10:17 am »

Quote from: DVauthrin on April 02, 2014, 10:01:02 am

Getting married, to be exact. On June 14.

A flag day wedding! How romantic.

Congratulations!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #108 on:** April 02, 2014, 10:17:27 am »

Also Che Guevara's birthday.

Bench · « **Reply #109 on:** April 02, 2014, 10:20:42 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 02, 2014, 10:17:27 am

Also Che Guevara's birthday.

Well there's the groom's cake right there.

Duke · « **Reply #110 on:** April 02, 2014, 11:35:14 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 02, 2014, 09:58:57 am

Also, according to the Round Rock Express schedule, Oklahoma City is opening there. I wish I had time to go this weekend, but would anyone consider a meet up in July when they play there again?

And Nolan Ryan is throwing out the first pitch for RR's opening day as well. So we got that going for us.....which is nice.

NeilT · « **Reply #111 on:** April 02, 2014, 12:04:39 pm »

Quote from: Duke on April 02, 2014, 11:35:14 am

And Nolan Ryan is throwing out the first pitch for RR's opening day as well. So we got that going for us.....which is nice.

If it's anything like last night's first pitch, you may not want to be too low in the stands.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #112 on:** April 02, 2014, 12:24:50 pm »

So... I understand Jeter NYY jerseys were available for purchase at MMPUS last night... How many of y'all bought one?!?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #113 on:** April 02, 2014, 12:42:06 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 02, 2014, 12:24:50 pm

So... I understand Jeter NYY jerseys were available for purchase at MMPUS last night... How many of y'all bought one?!?

To burn I assume?

NeilT · « **Reply #114 on:** April 02, 2014, 12:47:44 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on April 02, 2014, 12:42:06 pm

To burn I assume?

Are you kidding? You should have heard the incredible applause for Jeter arising from the OWAers, particularly when he got plunked.

Congratulations by the way.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #115 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:01:23 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 02, 2014, 12:24:50 pm

So... I understand Jeter NYY jerseys were available for purchase at MMPUS last night... How many of y'all bought one?!?

I didn't see any, but then again the line for brisket sandwiches was three innings long, so how the hell would I know?

NeilT · « **Reply #116 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:05:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 02, 2014, 01:01:23 pm

I didn't see any, but then again the line for brisket sandwiches was three innings long, so how the hell would I know?

I bet it was a great sandwich though.

juliogotay · « **Reply #117 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:07:06 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 02, 2014, 12:24:50 pm

So... I understand Jeter NYY jerseys were available for purchase at MMPUS last night... How many of y'all bought one?!?

http://www.astroscounty.com/2014/04/astros-perfectly-willing-to-debase.html

jbm · « **Reply #118 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:10:02 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 02, 2014, 01:05:47 pm

I bet it was a great sandwich though.

Yeah, how was it?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #119 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:30:58 pm »

Quote from: jbm on April 02, 2014, 01:10:02 pm

Yeah, how was it?

They sold out of the sliced brisket before we got served. It was not a pretty sight - 60 or so people in a crowd that was nominally sectioned into lines. Dank, still, fetid because there was no air circulation; glacial movement because everything is made slowly by hand, vendors dipping into troughs to pull out the shredded beef or waiting for the one cutter behind them to cut, or painstakingly filling baked potatoes. The registers went out from time to time, and a couple of times people would come out and announce they were running out of whatever. Behind the counter at least one guy was close to flipping out and it looked like a mutiny might be imminent.

The food? I got a chopped beef sandwich. I don't know how or where the meat would've been cooked, but mine was overly salty, dry, and had a very hard knuckle-sized chunk in it that didn't really resemble a burnt end. I was pretty hungry, so I ate most of it (and the portion was generous) but I would not eat it again. Nor would I be encouraged to try their sliced brisket.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #120 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:38:24 pm »

If you're ever in Austin, I just got a pastrami Reuben from Melvin's Deli Comfort, a trailer on 53rd and Duval. They smoke their pastrami over apple wood and it's fall-apart tender with a beautiful smoke flavor. They cure their own meats, make their own dressings, sauces and sauerkraut, get their breads from a local bakery and their cheeses and vegetables locally as well. The price was the same as that at the ball park, but the product was light years better and they're consistently great - I've been buying their food for a couple of years now.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #121 on:** April 02, 2014, 01:44:47 pm »

In the end, it's ballpark food. Why would you expect anything good at all?

Unless, of course, you were going on someone's recommendation...

NeilT · « **Reply #122 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:31:14 pm »

You trusted a recommendation on April 1?

NeilT · « **Reply #123 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:33:45 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 02, 2014, 02:31:14 pm

You trusted a recommendation on April 1?

Actually, Kris had gotten the brisket on Saturday when there were only 10 other people in the stadium, and even then she had been amazed at the quality of the service. Not amazed at the good quality mind, more like incredulous. I should have warned you.

drew corleone · « **Reply #124 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 02, 2014, 01:38:24 pm

If you're ever in Austin, I just got a pastrami Reuben from Melvin's Deli Comfort, a trailer on 53rd and Duval. They smoke their pastrami over apple wood and it's fall-apart tender with a beautiful smoke flavor. They cure their own meats, make their own dressings, sauces and sauerkraut, get their breads from a local bakery and their cheeses and vegetables locally as well. The price was the same as that at the ball park, but the product was light years better and they're consistently great - I've been buying their food for a couple of years now.

Is that the red trailer? The bartender at Workhorse told me they made the best sandwiches in Austin, but I have yet to get by there.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #125 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:44:42 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on April 02, 2014, 02:36:24 pm

Is that the red trailer? The bartender at Workhorse told me they made the best sandwiches in Austin, but I have yet to get by there.

Yep.

subnuclear · « **Reply #126 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:48:08 pm »

This is a food truck which stops near my office. I'm not sure of the significance, but I thought I would share.

jbm · « **Reply #127 on:** April 02, 2014, 02:58:49 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 02, 2014, 02:44:42 pm

Yep.

It's on North Loop, no? Maybe 53 is North Loop there. Shit, I drive by there all the time and have never stopped. I will follow your April 2 recommendation.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #128 on:** April 02, 2014, 04:37:03 pm »

Quote from: jbm on April 02, 2014, 02:58:49 pm

It's on North Loop, no? Maybe 53 is North Loop there. Shit, I drive by there all the time and have never stopped. I will follow your April 2 recommendation.

Here's the directions.

austro · « **Reply #129 on:** April 02, 2014, 07:49:17 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 02, 2014, 04:37:03 pm

Here's the directions.

Man, that looks like some good food. I'll have to check it out.

JimR · « **Reply #130 on:** April 03, 2014, 12:54:48 pm »

thanks, RB, for organizing OD. great time!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #131 on:** April 03, 2014, 02:24:21 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 03, 2014, 12:54:48 pm

thanks, RB, for organizing OD. great time!

I agree. Thanks to everyone. I had a great time. It was a real honor and pleasure to finally meet all of you. I was very impressed by the group of denizens who showed up. I will be there next year!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #132 on:** April 03, 2014, 06:55:58 pm »

Quote from: JimR on April 03, 2014, 12:54:48 pm

thanks, RB, for organizing OD. great time!

It really was my pleasure. It's always great seeing everyone again and I'm very glad that so many could make it out to the festivities. Maybe we can get a crowd together for a game later on in the season?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #133 on:** April 03, 2014, 08:54:20 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 03, 2014, 06:55:58 pm

It really was my pleasure. It's always great seeing everyone again and I'm very glad that so many could make it out to the festivities. Maybe we can get a crowd together for a game later on in the season?

I could be interested.

Dark Star · « **Reply #134 on:** April 03, 2014, 09:11:57 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 03, 2014, 06:55:58 pm

It really was my pleasure. It's always great seeing everyone again and I'm very glad that so many could make it out to the festivities. Maybe we can get a crowd together for a game later on in the season?

Saw y'all. I think.

chuck · « **Reply #135 on:** April 03, 2014, 11:39:31 pm »

Quote from: Dark Star on April 03, 2014, 09:11:57 pm

Saw y'all. I think.

You know at one point between innings a camera panned everyone standing up on the roof and it was visible on the big screen. We didn't see anyone who, emm, fit your identikit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #136 on:** April 04, 2014, 08:09:45 am »

Quote from: Dark Star on April 03, 2014, 09:11:57 pm

Saw y'all. I think.

I would have loved to have met you.

Dark Star · « **Reply #137 on:** April 04, 2014, 08:50:42 am »

Quote from: chuck on April 03, 2014, 11:39:31 pm

You know at one point between innings a camera panned everyone standing up on the roof and it was visible on the big screen. We didn't see anyone who, emm, fit your identikit.

Yeah, it is not as good up there as it looks from the field seats. I couldn't get comfortable with it, and kept moving around. I did try to see if I could spot ya'll a couple of times, but I don't know if I actually did.

I was pretty fucked up, too. If it was between innings, I might have been looking for the restroom.

Great game, though.