Author Topic: Opening Day 2015 (Read 24189 times)

Ron Brand · « **on:** September 16, 2014, 07:54:53 pm »

I just got the email and they're selling group tix for next season. The first game is Monday, April 6 against Cleveland. We'll need 20 at least. Who's in? Where do you want to sit and what's the price point that makes you drop out?

NeilT · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2014, 08:55:29 pm »

I really liked the seats we had last year. I'm in for at least two.

BudGirl · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2014, 09:33:55 pm »

I'm in for 1

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2014, 09:44:56 pm »

I'm in for 1 and I really hope I can make it this year.

homer · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2014, 07:11:30 am »

I'm in for 2.

NeilT · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2014, 07:48:04 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on September 16, 2014, 09:44:56 pm

I'm in for 1 and I really hope I can make it this year.

Why? None of us know who you are anyway.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2014, 08:50:40 am »

I'm in for wherever.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2014, 09:55:34 am »

Same routine for me. I'll take two then give them up to the inevitable folks who didn't get any. Or I'll make it.

JimR · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2014, 12:54:08 pm »

The Raups are in for 2 unless Mark says he is out.

MRaup · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2014, 06:52:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on September 17, 2014, 12:54:08 pm

The Raups are in for 2 unless Mark says he is out.

I is in.

das · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2014, 07:18:40 am »

I actually have to be in Houston a couple of times in the Spring so I'll try to arrange one trip for OD. Put me in for one!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:11:56 am »

Me too, for one.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2014, 09:10:52 am »

Ok, that's 14 so far.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2014, 07:08:52 pm »

I'm in for two.

austro · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2014, 08:14:04 pm »

Put me down for one, as well. I may actually be able to make it this time.

MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2014, 11:44:25 pm »

Quote from: austro on September 18, 2014, 08:14:04 pm

Put me down for one, as well. I may actually be able to make it this time.

You'd better! >shakes fist<

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** September 25, 2014, 09:33:30 am »

Ok, we're at 17. Anyone else? The longer we wait, the more expensive the tickets get...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2014, 01:47:09 pm »

Does anyone else want to go to Opening Day 2015, or do we shitcan this little tradition of ours?

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2014, 02:01:28 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 28, 2014, 01:47:09 pm

Does anyone else want to go to Opening Day 2015, or do we shitcan this little tradition of ours?

Do we need 20 tickets in order to qualify?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2014, 02:28:52 pm »

Quote from: austro on September 28, 2014, 02:01:28 pm

Do we need 20 tickets in order to qualify?

Yes.

chuck · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2014, 02:44:51 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 28, 2014, 02:28:52 pm

Yes.

I'll Ty-in if necessary, you know, buy a couple of tickets and then not go.

austro · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2014, 02:57:18 pm »

I can buy an extra if need be, too.

drew corleone · « **Reply #22 on:** September 28, 2014, 03:13:35 pm »

I can't really commit to attending yet, for a couple of reasons, but I can commit to two tickets, if you need to meet the minimum.

NeilT · « **Reply #23 on:** September 28, 2014, 04:33:59 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 28, 2014, 02:28:52 pm

Yes.

I'll take a couple more

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #24 on:** September 28, 2014, 06:32:20 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on September 28, 2014, 02:28:52 pm

Yes.

I don't know if anyone else will join me, but I will guarantee to buy the final tickets to get us to 20.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #25 on:** September 28, 2014, 06:33:36 pm »

Ok. I want to give this a couple more days to make sure that anyone who hasn't seen it gets a chance to, and then I'll call and see about 20 at least. Thanks everybody.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** October 29, 2014, 04:23:24 pm »

Ok, I've got 21 total, for these people:

Ron Brand
BudGirl
Hudson Hawk
Ebby Calvin
Sphinx Drummond
NeilT (2)
Homer (2)
Mr. Happy (2)
Drew Corleone (2)
Ty in Tampa (2)
Mark R / Jim R (2)
Das
Austro
Chuck (2)

Ron Brand · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2014, 04:59:31 pm »

I've bought the tickets. I had to make an executive decision and I'm prepared to take the heat for it.

I opted for seats closer to the field. They're $52 each. We're in Section 133, Rows 20-24, 1st 4 seats from the aisle and Row 24 has the first 5 seats from the aisle, so we're all in a block. If we'd gone back to the area from last year, we'd have been much more spread out.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #28 on:** October 29, 2014, 05:07:33 pm »

It should look something like this. Without the hound, possibly with more people.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #29 on:** October 29, 2014, 05:32:23 pm »

Quote from: chuck on September 28, 2014, 02:44:51 pm

I'll Ty-in if necessary, you know, buy a couple of tickets and then not go.

I see what you did there.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #30 on:** October 29, 2014, 07:13:29 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 29, 2014, 05:07:33 pm

It should look something like this. Without the hound, possibly with more people.

Excellent. Let us know how you want to be paid.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #31 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:27:37 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 29, 2014, 07:13:29 pm

Excellent. Let us know how you want to be paid.

Agreed. Thanks RB.

NeilT · « **Reply #32 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:32:54 pm »

When's opening day again? I'm missing baseball.

austro · « **Reply #33 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:34:27 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on October 29, 2014, 05:32:23 pm

I see what you did there.

I may be able to out-do you: I've recently been informed that my early April activities should be marked "tentative" because of the impending arrival of a grandchild.

NeilT · « **Reply #34 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:38:29 pm »

You know Chuck has an actual honest to goodness new baby. Of his very own. His son is probably overdue for his first opening day.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #35 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:40:28 pm »

Can that be true? If so, heartfelt congratulations chuck. Assume you reciprocated and named him Ben.

NeilT · « **Reply #36 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:43:33 pm »

Quote from: austro on October 29, 2014, 10:34:27 pm

I may be able to out-do you: I've recently been informed that my early April activities should be marked "tentative" because of the impending arrival of a grandchild.

This makes me nervous, by the way. Congratulations.

austro · « **Reply #37 on:** October 29, 2014, 10:53:20 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on October 29, 2014, 10:43:33 pm

This makes me nervous, by the way. Congratulations.

You were actually one of the first people I thought about when I got the news, and for that reason.

MRaup · « **Reply #38 on:** October 29, 2014, 11:59:08 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on October 29, 2014, 04:59:31 pm

I've bought the tickets. I had to make an executive decision and I'm prepared to take the heat for it.

I opted for seats closer to the field. They're $52 each. We're in Section 133, Rows 20-24, 1st 4 seats from the aisle and Row 24 has the first 5 seats from the aisle, so we're all in a block. If we'd gone back to the area from last year, we'd have been much more spread out.

Sweet Jesus, we're all going to die via foul ball.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** October 30, 2014, 07:55:48 am »

Quote from: MRaup on October 29, 2014, 11:59:08 pm

Sweet Jesus, we're all going to die via foul ball.

Souvenirs for everybody!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #40 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:08:02 am »

Quote from: austro on October 29, 2014, 10:34:27 pm

I may be able to out-do you: I've recently been informed that my early April activities should be marked "tentative" because of the impending arrival of a grandchild.

Awesome!

Limey · « **Reply #41 on:** October 30, 2014, 09:00:59 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 29, 2014, 10:38:29 pm

You know Chuck has an actual honest to goodness new baby. Of his very own. His son is probably overdue for his first opening day.

Son of Chucky?

That's awesome!

Dark Star · « **Reply #42 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:55:29 am »

Quote from: Limey on October 30, 2014, 09:00:59 am

Son of Chucky?

That's awesome!

That is awesome! Congratulations!

chuck · « **Reply #43 on:** October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm »

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

And this is as good a place as any to mention that my Centenario has peeled off four straight wins and over the space of maybe three weeks went from ninth place and out of the playoff picture to second where we finished the apertura, the first half of the season. So we're in the playoffs with a #2 seed.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #44 on:** October 30, 2014, 12:49:47 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

Wait a second...they botched your vasectomy?

Bench · « **Reply #45 on:** October 30, 2014, 01:31:11 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

Daniel is a lucky kid to have a dad like you. Congratulations.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #46 on:** October 30, 2014, 01:41:01 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

Daniel is an excellent choice. I can tell you from long personal experience, no one will ever mistake it for a last name.

chuck · « **Reply #47 on:** October 30, 2014, 01:59:51 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on October 30, 2014, 12:49:47 pm

Wait a second...they botched your vasectomy?

It's funny how life evolves. There are two professionals that are now important to me, to whom previously I gave not a thought: a pediatrician and a malpractice attorney.

BudGirl · « **Reply #48 on:** October 30, 2014, 02:29:33 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

And this is as good a place as any to mention that my Centenario has peeled off four straight wins and over the space of maybe three weeks went from ninth place and out of the playoff picture to second where we finished the apertura, the first half of the season. So we're in the playoffs with a #2 seed.

Congrats!! He's a lucky kid and so are you.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #49 on:** October 30, 2014, 02:42:20 pm »

Congrats chuck!

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #50 on:** October 30, 2014, 02:51:32 pm »

Congrats, Chuck. I hope he likes mangoes!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #51 on:** October 30, 2014, 03:14:45 pm »

Congratulations Chuck!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #52 on:** October 30, 2014, 05:36:18 pm »

Congrats, Chuck!

Nate in IA · « **Reply #53 on:** October 30, 2014, 07:07:21 pm »

Congratulations Chuck!

subnuclear · « **Reply #54 on:** October 30, 2014, 07:27:01 pm »

Congrats!

NeilT · « **Reply #55 on:** October 31, 2014, 10:41:55 am »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 01:59:51 pm

It's funny how life evolves. There are two professionals that are now important to me, to whom previously I gave not a thought: a pediatrician and a malpractice attorney.

Maybe it was the modern equivalent of a virgin birth.

And anyway, I'm still freaked out by Austro expecting a grandchild. This is personal.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #56 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:25:13 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 31, 2014, 10:41:55 am

Maybe it was the modern equivalent of a virgin birth.

And anyway, I'm still freaked out by Austro expecting a grandchild. This is personal.

When was the last time you spoke to your daughter?

NeilT · « **Reply #57 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:28:16 am »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on October 31, 2014, 11:25:13 am

When was the last time you spoke to your daughter?

Are you kidding? I'm calling her every 15 minutes.

BudGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:31:49 am »

Quote from: NeilT on October 31, 2014, 11:28:16 am

Are you kidding? I'm calling her every 15 minutes.

You know, you have a son also...

NeilT · « **Reply #59 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:39:08 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on October 31, 2014, 11:31:49 am

You know, you have a son also...

Yes, but our daughters have followed each other around since they decided to be born on the same day.

das · « **Reply #60 on:** October 31, 2014, 12:03:23 pm »

Quote from: chuck on October 30, 2014, 12:35:14 pm

Thanks, everyone. Yes, Biz, I did reciprocate, sort of. His name is Daniel.

Congrats, Chuck. Remember, sleep when the baby sleeps...

RB, let us know when and how to pay.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #61 on:** October 31, 2014, 12:09:19 pm »

Quote from: das on October 31, 2014, 12:03:23 pm

RB, let us know when and how to pay.

PMs have been sent.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #62 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:06:56 am »

I received the tickets yesterday. Do you want them mailed to you, do you want to meet at Spanish Flower before the game and pick them up there, or some other plan?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #63 on:** March 17, 2015, 02:43:47 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 17, 2015, 12:06:56 am

I received the tickets yesterday. Do you want them mailed to you, do you want to meet at Spanish Flower before the game and pick them up there, or some other plan?

Because of a heavy recent travel schedule, I can't make the game, but I've given my tickets to EasTexAstro, who will probably meet you at Spanish Flowers.

BudGirl · « **Reply #64 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:51:36 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 17, 2015, 12:06:56 am

I received the tickets yesterday. Do you want them mailed to you, do you want to meet at Spanish Flower before the game and pick them up there, or some other plan?

Mail please, I don't think I'll be able this meet you all at Spanish Flower.

drew corleone · « **Reply #65 on:** March 17, 2015, 08:58:24 am »

Same here... I probably won't leave Austin until noonish.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #66 on:** March 17, 2015, 10:27:35 am »

Please PM me with your addresses if you want me to mail your tickets.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #67 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:22:36 pm »

I plan on being at Spanish Flowers, and hopefully the Tall Texan, so I'm cool with getting mine Opening Day.

JimR · « **Reply #68 on:** March 24, 2015, 10:47:50 am »

I am out because of work. do not know about Mark, but a night game may screw him up too.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #69 on:** March 24, 2015, 10:49:34 am »

Quote from: JimR on March 24, 2015, 10:47:50 am

I am out because of work. do not know about Mark, but a night game may screw him up too.

Well....shitfuck.

drew corleone · « **Reply #70 on:** March 24, 2015, 05:10:30 pm »

Have not see a response but I PM'd you, Ron.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #71 on:** March 24, 2015, 08:30:53 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 24, 2015, 05:10:30 pm

Have not see a response but I PM'd you, Ron.

Yeah, I'm trying to crawl out from under the wreckage. I'll get to it.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #72 on:** March 24, 2015, 08:31:18 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 24, 2015, 10:47:50 am

I am out because of work. do not know about Mark, but a night game may screw him up too.

That is all kinds of fucked up.

JimR · « **Reply #73 on:** March 25, 2015, 09:26:49 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 24, 2015, 08:31:18 pm

That is all kinds of fucked up.

talk to the Astros about opening at night. I do not like it either.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #74 on:** March 25, 2015, 10:55:24 am »

What, you have a night job now?

JimR · « **Reply #75 on:** March 25, 2015, 11:01:05 am »

have to be in San Antonio that night.

NeilT · « **Reply #76 on:** March 25, 2015, 11:17:24 am »

That's a bummer.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #77 on:** March 27, 2015, 08:56:16 am »

Austro, Drew, NeilT and Budgirl - your tickets were mailed this morning. Everyone else will have to find me before the game. Good luck with THAT.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #78 on:** March 27, 2015, 09:29:33 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2015, 08:56:16 am

Austro, Drew, NeilT and Budgirl - your tickets were mailed this morning. Everyone else will have to find me before the game. Good luck with THAT.

What?!?!?!?!? Are you not going to the Tall Texan? Spanish Flowers? Flying Saucer? That new BBQ place?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #79 on:** March 27, 2015, 01:09:49 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 27, 2015, 09:29:33 am

What?!?!?!?!? Are you not going to the Tall Texan? Spanish Flowers? Flying Saucer? That new BBQ place?

Hey, I'm a moving target.

austro · « **Reply #80 on:** March 27, 2015, 07:21:12 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on March 27, 2015, 08:56:16 am

Austro, Drew, NeilT and Budgirl - your tickets were mailed this morning. Everyone else will have to find me before the game. Good luck with THAT.

Thanks, RB. Still trying to figure out my schedule. Tall Texan is probably out. Spanish Flowers sounds good. I'd love to check out the BBQ place, but I imagine it's going to be beyond packed.

Need to figure out where to stay and when I can check in and ditch my vehicle.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #81 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:00:38 am »

Quote from: austro on March 27, 2015, 07:21:12 pm

Thanks, RB. Still trying to figure out my schedule. Tall Texan is probably out. Spanish Flowers sounds good. I'd love to check out the BBQ place, but I imagine it's going to be beyond packed.

Need to figure out where to stay and when I can check in and ditch my vehicle.

Looking forward to seeing you there. Who else is coming from the Austin/San Antonio zone?

drew corleone · « **Reply #82 on:** March 29, 2015, 02:13:23 pm »

I am. Planning to leave work by 11:30 so hoping to be at the Saucer somewhere around 2ish.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #83 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:36:07 am »

Unfortunately, the inevitable has occurred and I won't be making the trek again this year. Please give my tickets to any OWAers who need them. Or sell them to some Indians fans and make some real money.

David in Jackson · « **Reply #84 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:07:32 am »

Excited to make my first trip to Arlington to see the Astros and Rangers on Friday-Saturday, April 10-11. Bringing a can of OWA.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #85 on:** March 30, 2015, 11:40:01 am »

Quote from: David in Jackson on March 30, 2015, 09:07:32 am

Excited to make my first trip to Arlington to see the Astros and Rangers on Friday-Saturday, April 10-11. Bringing a can of OWA.

I haven't been in years, but that's a nice ballyard.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #86 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:19:29 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on March 30, 2015, 11:40:01 am

I haven't been in years, but that's a nice ballyard.

In April and October and parts of May and September.

NeilT · « **Reply #87 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:32:55 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 30, 2015, 08:19:29 pm

In April and October and parts of May and September.

It's dry heat.

NeilT · « **Reply #88 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:34:20 pm »

Got my tickets today. I can hand them out, and then let my family show up when then will. For once I can be at the game on time.

austro · « **Reply #89 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:56:00 pm »

Got my ticket today, too. Looking forward to seeing you reprobates next Monday.

das · « **Reply #90 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:50:29 am »

Well, my trip was moved to later in the month and to Dallas of all places. Ugh. Who wants my ticket?

I'm sorry to miss all y'all.

BudGirl · « **Reply #91 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:25:22 am »

So, I'm thinking I may want to change my schedule and go to lunch on Monday. What is the time frame for you all to be there? Around 1:00? I won't really be able to get there sooner. You all would still be there, right?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #92 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:39:52 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 02, 2015, 09:25:22 am

So, I'm thinking I may want to change my schedule and go to lunch on Monday. What is the time frame for you all to be there? Around 1:00? I won't really be able to get there sooner. You all would still be there, right?

Typically it's noon at the Tall Texan and 1pm at Spanish Flower. Lunch normally lasts a couple of hours or so and then it moves to the Flying Saucer.

austro · « **Reply #93 on:** April 02, 2015, 07:00:10 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 02, 2015, 09:39:52 am

Typically it's noon at the Tall Texan and 1pm at Spanish Flower. Lunch normally lasts a couple of hours or so and then it moves to the Flying Saucer.

Perfect. I can't check in and ditch my car until 3pm anyway, so I can meet folks at Spanish Flower, then check in and walk to Flying Saucer (I'm assuming it's the one on Main and Capitol).

Ron Brand · « **Reply #94 on:** April 03, 2015, 09:21:11 am »

Ok, Monday's schedule:

noon at Alice's Tall Texan, 4904 N Main St for frosty goblets of Shiner Bock, one of the best values you'll ever find. Cash only.

1pm at Spanish Flowers, 4701 N Main St for cabrito, etc.

3pm(ish) at Flying Saucer, 705 Main St.

5pm(ish) waltzing on down to the MMPUS

I'd really, really, really prefer to hand out tickets at the three stops BEFORE getting to the ballpark. If it's at all possible, please meet me at one of those places to get yours. If I'm ciphering correctly, I've got tickets for Sphinx (1), HH (1), Ebby (1), Homer (2) and Chuck (2), and I think I've got tickets available from Das (1) and Ty (2).

BudGirl · « **Reply #95 on:** April 03, 2015, 09:52:53 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 03, 2015, 09:21:11 am

Ok, Monday's schedule:

noon at Alice's Tall Texan, 4904 N Main St for frosty goblets of Shiner Bock, one of the best values you'll ever find. Cash only.

1pm at Spanish Flowers, 4701 N Main St for cabrito, etc.

3pm(ish) at Flying Saucer, 705 Main St.

5pm(ish) waltzing on down to the MMPUS

I'd really, really, really prefer to hand out tickets at the three stops BEFORE getting to the ballpark. If it's at all possible, please meet me at one of those places to get yours. If I'm ciphering correctly, I've got tickets for Sphinx (1), HH (1), Ebby (1), Homer (2) and Chuck (2), and I think I've got tickets available from Das (1) and Ty (2).

I'm quite looking forward to it. I've pretty much decided to skip my french class, so I will be at the Flower. I may be able to sell another ticket, if you want. I will let you know.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #96 on:** April 03, 2015, 09:58:42 am »

As extra incentive...anyone who shows up at the Tall Texan prior to 1:00 will receive a free frosty goblet of Shiner, courtesy of OWA.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #97 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:06:58 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 03, 2015, 09:52:53 am

I'm quite looking forward to it. I've pretty much decided to skip my french class, so I will be at the Flower.

Yay!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #98 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:07:12 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 03, 2015, 09:58:42 am

As extra incentive...anyone who shows up at the Tall Texan prior to 1:00 will receive a free frosty goblet of Shiner, courtesy of OWA.

DOUBLE YAY!

das · « **Reply #99 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:57:25 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 03, 2015, 09:58:42 am

As extra incentive...anyone who shows up at the Tall Texan prior to 1:00 will receive a free frosty goblet of Shiner, courtesy of OWA.

Yer killin' me.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #100 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:04:51 am »

Quote from: das on April 03, 2015, 10:57:25 am

Yer killin' me.

Me too.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #101 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:52:42 am »

Quote from: das on April 03, 2015, 10:57:25 am

Yer killin' me.

BTW, did you ever break your Astros attendance curse?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #102 on:** April 03, 2015, 11:56:06 am »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 03, 2015, 11:04:51 am

Me too.

And a BTW for you...my buddy's gettin' the band back together at JT's Roadhouse tonight. Wish I was there.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #103 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:58:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 03, 2015, 11:56:06 am

And a BTW for you...my buddy's gettin' the band back together at JT's Roadhouse tonight. Wish I was there.

Just looked it up. 3rd Story Basement? Worth a trip to N. Tampa?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #104 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:21:58 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on April 03, 2015, 01:58:06 pm

Just looked it up. 3rd Story Basement? Worth a trip to N. Tampa?

That's them. They're sort of an acoustic act and I don't think they've played together in years. But Kevin is my best friend since back in the sandbox, so I'd go if I could. I don't know how far it is from you or whether or not you'd find it worth it. Just thought I'd pimp them if you had nothing better to do.

On another local act note though, Kevin's wife plays in an all-female band called Undercover Betty. They're pretty good, and she can flat out shred.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #105 on:** April 04, 2015, 03:41:09 pm »

Tall Texan at noon for me.

das · « **Reply #106 on:** April 05, 2015, 08:55:57 am »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 03, 2015, 11:52:42 am

BTW, did you ever break your Astros attendance curse?

Yup. I've seen 3 or 4 Astros wins in Philly and DC over the last few years. I fully expect to see at least one in Baltimore this year as well.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #107 on:** April 06, 2015, 12:01:46 pm »

It's noon, and I am at the Tall Texan. They have decided to open at 1pm. I'll stick around here for a little while.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #108 on:** April 06, 2015, 12:04:08 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 06, 2015, 12:01:46 pm

It's noon, and I am at the Tall Texan. They have decided to open at 1pm. I'll stick around here for a little while.

Those bastards!

homer · « **Reply #109 on:** April 06, 2015, 01:24:18 pm »

3 of us at Spanish Flowers now. I guess the other guys were set on a beer down the street.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #110 on:** April 06, 2015, 01:36:48 pm »

Quote from: homer on April 06, 2015, 01:24:18 pm

3 of us at Spanish Flowers now. I guess the other guys were set on a beer down the street.

Man, I wish that I was there!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #111 on:** April 06, 2015, 01:57:02 pm »

Quote from: homer on April 06, 2015, 01:24:18 pm

3 of us at Spanish Flowers now. I guess the other guys were set on a beer down the street.

Yes, tradition can't be ignored.

Clark in Denver · « **Reply #112 on:** April 06, 2015, 02:59:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 06, 2015, 01:57:02 pm

Yes, tradition can't be ignored.

Quote from: Jim Crane on April 06, 2015, 01:58:43 pm

The Astros have always been in the American League.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #113 on:** April 06, 2015, 03:34:28 pm »

At he Saucer. Where the hell is everyone? This place s like a morgue.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #114 on:** April 06, 2015, 03:59:36 pm »

Stupid fucking work getting in the way. Don't people know it's Opening Day?
Looks like I'll meet everybody at the game.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #115 on:** April 06, 2015, 05:55:39 pm »

I hope y'all have fun - a good game, short beer lines and an Astros win...

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #116 on:** April 06, 2015, 06:19:35 pm »

It looks beautiful there, fellas. I so wish I could have made it. Go Astros!

chuck · « **Reply #117 on:** April 06, 2015, 09:23:35 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on April 06, 2015, 05:55:39 pm

a good game, short beer lines and an Astros win...

Yep, nope, yep.

NeilT · « **Reply #118 on:** April 06, 2015, 09:47:17 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 06, 2015, 09:23:35 pm

Yep, nope, yep.

It was a perfect night for baseball.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #119 on:** April 06, 2015, 11:02:58 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 06, 2015, 09:47:17 pm

It was a perfect night for baseball.

Big thanks to RB for organizing. Great night.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #120 on:** April 06, 2015, 11:17:38 pm »

Thanks. This is one of the best days of the year because it's so great to see you all again. It was not the same without Coach, Mark, Mr. Happy, Ty and Bench among others who couldn't make it, but it was a fantastic day all the same. Thanks to all of you.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #121 on:** April 07, 2015, 12:01:27 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 06, 2015, 11:17:38 pm

Thanks. This is one of the best days of the year because it's so great to see you all again. It was not the same without Coach, Mark, Mr. Happy, Ty and Bench among others who couldn't make it, but it was a fantastic day all the same. Thanks to all of you.

Back safe at the Slack Shack. Thanks Ron Brand for all you did in getting the tickets and shit. It was a great day at the ballpark. The Good Guys won. It was great seeing everyone (and a couple of real cute babies) who attended and missed those who couldn't make it.

roadrunner · « **Reply #122 on:** April 07, 2015, 07:05:36 am »

What a great game...playoff atmosphere. It feels like the Orange and navy have almost completely taken over the mud and blood. But holy hell, the concession lines were awful and the service at them was one of the worst experiences of my life. I've never seen so many people just standing around behind the counter doing nothing.

On the field, the product couldn't have been better. It kills me there's a day off today.

NeilT · « **Reply #123 on:** April 07, 2015, 07:11:46 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on April 06, 2015, 11:02:58 pm

Big thanks to RB for organizing. Great night.

Thanks RB. You did a great job on the weather, too.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #124 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:11:04 am »

Quote from: roadrunner on April 07, 2015, 07:05:36 am

What a great game...playoff atmosphere. It feels like the Orange and navy have almost completely taken over the mud and blood. But holy hell, the concession lines were awful and the service at them was one of the worst experiences of my life. I've never seen so many people just standing around behind the counter doing nothing.

On the field, the product couldn't have been better. It kills me there's a day off today.

Yeah, when I got a hot dog, the cashier waited a couple of minutes for someone else to bring her a dry towel to wipe off her (fully functional) cash register before she would ring me up. I could've just walked off with my food.

Missed everyone yesterday, but had to go with some work friends. Jack made it through all nine innings, a marked improvement from last year.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #125 on:** April 07, 2015, 08:56:38 am »

Had fun meeting a few of you at the Saucer.

As for the game, Aramark continues to be a joke. Just ridiculous concession lines, and they took beer from 7.50 to 8.25.

The new Scoreboard graphics look great too. The all green kinda old time look is really clean.

Great performance from Keuchel.

Lineup looks much better, although I dont really get batting Valbuena 3rd. His career best year is .249 with 121 homers, what am I missing here. He played well in the field though.

Bench · « **Reply #126 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:01:40 am »

Quote from: Ron Brand on April 06, 2015, 11:17:38 pm

Thanks. This is one of the best days of the year because it's so great to see you all again. It was not the same without Coach, Mark, Mr. Happy, Ty and Bench among others who couldn't make it, but it was a fantastic day all the same. Thanks to all of you.

I'm sorry to have missed it. I was hoping to get away at least for SF, but work didn't allow it. Glad everyone had a great time, and that was a great way to start the season.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #127 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:18:58 am »

I finally tracked down a St. Arnold's booth in the 2nd inning. Stood in line for maybe 10 mins, got to the register and they told me they ran out of cups. CUPS. In the 2nd inning.

BudGirl · « **Reply #128 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:45:32 am »

I truly believe Aramark is Satan's twin brother.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #129 on:** April 07, 2015, 10:52:37 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on April 07, 2015, 09:45:32 am

I truly believe Aramark is Satan's twin brother.

They've been getting raves across the country for their new chicken and waffle cone. I didn't see one yesterday, but then I didn't leave my seat once the game started.

Reuben · « **Reply #130 on:** April 07, 2015, 11:55:14 am »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on April 07, 2015, 08:56:38 am

Had fun meeting a few of you at the Saucer.

As for the game, Aramark continues to be a joke. Just ridiculous concession lines, and they took beer from 7.50 to 8.25.

The new Scoreboard graphics look great too. The all green kinda old time look is really clean.

Great performance from Keuchel.

Lineup looks much better, although I dont really get batting Valbuena 3rd. His career best year is .249 with 121 homers, what am I missing here. He played well in the field though.

You're right, if he can hit 121 homers per season he should be batting cleanup.

juliogotay · « **Reply #131 on:** April 07, 2015, 12:25:17 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on April 07, 2015, 11:55:14 am

You're right, if he can hit 121 homers per season he should be batting cleanup.

I'd settle for 121 RBIs.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #132 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:21:55 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on April 07, 2015, 12:25:17 pm

I'd settle for 121 RBIs.

Yeah that would be nice considering his career high is 51.

NeilT · « **Reply #133 on:** April 07, 2015, 02:46:14 pm »

Thank goodness MLB was smart enough to make today an off-day. Too much baseball too quick can cause dangerous side effects.

homer · « **Reply #134 on:** April 07, 2015, 03:44:49 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 07, 2015, 10:52:37 am

They've been getting raves across the country for their new chicken and waffle cone. I didn't see one yesterday, but then I didn't leave my seat once the game started.

It wasn't really possible with the consistent crowd in the aisle.

drew corleone · « **Reply #135 on:** April 07, 2015, 04:06:23 pm »

Yes, that was frustrating. I thought there was a rule that you could not walk down during the middle of an at-bat, but apparently is not at all discouraged.

roadrunner · « **Reply #136 on:** April 07, 2015, 04:20:36 pm »

The parking, concessions, and restrooms were all an extreme clusterfuck last night. It's almost like the Astros staff forgot how to handle sellout crowds.

BudGirl · « **Reply #137 on:** April 07, 2015, 04:21:23 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on April 07, 2015, 04:06:23 pm

Yes, that was frustrating. I thought there was a rule that you could not walk down during the middle of an at-bat, but apparently is not at all discouraged.

There was an "usher" at the top but he must not know the rule. He told me, "you can go sit." I told him, "I'll wait, I don't like people standing in the aisles." I don't think he understood. There have been some sections in the past, where the usher is very adamant about following the rules.

I just wish people would look at their tickets before going into a section. Would save them a lot of time and less chances of spilling their beer.

austro · « **Reply #138 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:29:11 pm »

Thanks to RB for taking care of everything and providing perfect weather as well as an impressive victory. In fact, I had such a good time that I decided to stick around for a while longer: the next generation of Astros fan is on his way. I was hoping he'd share my birthday, but that's looking less and less likely now.

BudGirl · « **Reply #139 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:36:08 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 07, 2015, 09:29:11 pm

Thanks to RB for taking care of everything and providing perfect weather as well as an impressive victory. In fact, I had such a good time that I decided to stick around for a while longer: the next generation of Astros fan is on his way. I was hoping he'd share my birthday, but that's looking less and less likely now.

Congrats Gramps

NeilT · « **Reply #140 on:** April 07, 2015, 09:48:37 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 07, 2015, 09:29:11 pm

Thanks to RB for taking care of everything and providing perfect weather as well as an impressive victory. In fact, I had such a good time that I decided to stick around for a while longer: the next generation of Astros fan is on his way. I was hoping he'd share my birthday, but that's looking less and less likely now.

I am so jealous.

Limey · « **Reply #141 on:** April 08, 2015, 10:32:50 am »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on April 07, 2015, 09:18:58 am

I finally tracked down a St. Arnold's booth in the 2nd inning. Stood in line for maybe 10 mins, got to the register and they told me they ran out of cups. CUPS. In the 2nd inning.

At least you didn't have to resort to this. You have to love the Cubs, always finding new ways to suck. Oh, and they lost 3-0.

austro · « **Reply #142 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on April 07, 2015, 09:48:37 pm

I am so jealous.

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #143 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:35:19 pm »

Congratulations, austro!

NeilT · « **Reply #144 on:** April 08, 2015, 09:35:35 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

Outstanding.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #145 on:** April 09, 2015, 06:14:14 am »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

Congratulations!!! What a wonderful experience, and one to which I aspire.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #146 on:** April 09, 2015, 07:58:01 am »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

Fantastic! Start teaching him to throw lefty.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #147 on:** April 09, 2015, 09:54:05 am »

Congratulations, Grand Pa!

Bench · « **Reply #148 on:** April 09, 2015, 10:20:01 am »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

That's fantastic. Congratulations!

chuck · « **Reply #149 on:** April 09, 2015, 11:02:42 am »

OutSTANding! I gave Daniel the news and he replied with a delighted shriek. And then he jammed the cat's tail in his mouth.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #150 on:** April 09, 2015, 11:10:39 am »

Big congrats!

drew corleone · « **Reply #151 on:** April 09, 2015, 09:12:44 pm »

Congrats, man!

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #152 on:** April 10, 2015, 10:57:05 am »

Quote from: austro on April 08, 2015, 09:30:37 pm

Just in case anybody is still wondering, the little guy arrived this morning at 12:44am (45 minutes earlier and the two of us share birthdays), and I'm officially a grandfather. He came in at 7 lb 7oz and 20 1/4", with only slightly more hair than I have. As I mentioned to my wife as we were walking to get some dinner last night, 41 years ago when I first laid my head down on a pillow in Houston, I certainly wouldn't have imagined that my first grandchild would be born only a few hundred yards away.

Mazel tov, sir!

JimR · « **Reply #153 on:** April 10, 2015, 12:26:15 pm »

Congrats!

Craig · « **Reply #154 on:** April 10, 2015, 06:04:33 pm »

Congrats, austro!

austro · « **Reply #155 on:** April 10, 2015, 07:35:19 pm »

Thanks for all of the good wishes, everybody. We're very excited. I promise to see that he is brought up as an Astros fan, and that I'll substitute Bud Selig's name for the villain in any stories I read to him.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #156 on:** April 11, 2015, 11:32:31 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 10, 2015, 07:35:19 pm

Thanks for all of the good wishes, everybody. We're very excited. I promise to see that he is brought up as an Astros fan, and that I'll substitute Bud Selig's name for the villain in any stories I read to him.

I believe his supervillain handle is "Fucking" Bud "Cocksucking" Selig, so you should definitely stick with that. The kid will love your stories and will retell them often.