Opening Day 2016

[Ron Brand]

I got the email from the Astros. Opening Day tickets are on sale to us.

On Monday, we begin selling Group Tickets for the 2016 season. As a renewal group, you have priority during the week of (November 2 – November 6). This is a great opportunity to secure the best seats at the lowest price possible. In the past, our early group buyers have saved up to 31% over traditional ticket buyers.

I'm sure we'll need at least 20 to qualify. Opening Day is Monday, April 11 vs. the Royals. Who's in?

[homer]

In for a pair. I'd like to sit somewhere 317-321 if that's possible.

[doyce7]

I'm in for 2 maybe 3 tickets

[BudGirl]

In for a pair. I'd like to sit somewhere 317-321 if that's possible.

paid and same section, if possible.

[Ebby Calvin]

In for 1.

[Ron Brand]

I will call them tomorrow to see what's available and how much we're looking at. I'll need to get paid quickly though, so factor that in.

[VirtualBob]

In for two or maybe three. It will be three generations, though and I worry a bit about the youngest.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Yes, one for me.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm in for one, and can pay up as soon as you need it.

[MusicMan]

There's a first time for everything:

Put me down for one.


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[Mr. Happy]

Please put me down for two.

[JimR]

speaking for Mark, but put the Raups in for 2. YAY, MM!

will pay as soon as you need it.

[MRaup]

speaking for Mark, but put the Raups in for 2. YAY, MM!

will pay as soon as you need it.

Yup.

[HudsonHawk]

There's a first time for everything:

Put me down for one.


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Holy crap...you mean you're finally gonna join us for an official OWA event?  We were beginning to wonder if you really exist.  Now if we can get strosrays on board, we'll clear up two mysteries. 

[BudGirl]

Holy crap...you mean you're finally gonna join us for an official OWA event?  We were beginning to wonder if you really exist.  Now if we can get strosrays on board, we'll clear up two mysteries. 

I talked to him a couple weeks ago.  He is real.

[HudsonHawk]

I talked to him a couple weeks ago.  He is real.

That's what Manti Te'o said. 

[Dark Star]

Holy crap...you mean you're finally gonna join us for an official OWA event?  We were beginning to wonder if you really exist.  Now if we can get strosrays on board, we'll clear up two mysteries.

Maybe you are.

[JimR]

Maybe you are.

don't tease me.

[drew corleone]

I am in for a pair.

[Waldo]

In for at least two.

[Ron Brand]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

[HudsonHawk]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Anything is good by me.  Thanks for getting it done again.

[doyce7]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Fine by me

[JimR]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Yep

[Ebby Calvin]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Yep.

[VirtualBob]

Better put me down as an alternate. My son cannot commit that far in advance and I do not want to be on the hook for 3 while only using 1.

[BudGirl]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Yes!

[Ron Brand]

Ok, that's 18 by my count, with VirtualBob removed, BudGirl at two, and Doyce7 for two. I'll leave this open until Thursday morning and see where our final count is.

[JimR]

c'mon, VB. take one.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Oh wait, the eleventh? I think I'm washing my dog.

[Ty in Tampa]

In for 2. I can't send a check until I'm back in the States on the 16th. Can send then or pay via PayPal.

[JimR]

Oh wait, the eleventh? I think I'm washing my dog.

you do not own a dog.

[BudGirl]

you do not own a dog.

one might have floated on the river to the shack.

[HudsonHawk]

you do not own a dog.

My dog is not dirty.

[NeilT]

I'll do 4.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I have a dog, but I guess I'll wash her the day before, so I'll still need one ticket.

[drew corleone]

Ok, that's 18 by my count, with VirtualBob removed, BudGirl at two, and Doyce7 for two. I'll leave this open until Thursday morning and see where our final count is.

I was also in for 2.

[JimR]

Neil's 4 put you over, right?

[Ron Brand]

That's 25, if Doyce7 is taking two and not three. I'll call tomorrow and order 25 unless I see changes here by 10am tomorrow.

[doyce7]

That's 25, if Doyce7 is taking two and not three. I'll call tomorrow and order 25 unless I see changes here by 10am tomorrow.

2 is all I need

Just let me know how and when to pay

[Mr. Happy]

I spoke to our account rep today and she said there are plenty of seats in the 317-321 sections. She said the tickets would cost $45-50 each. Is this ok with everyone?

Absolutely. Thanks for organizing this again.

[Ron Brand]

I don't have the final word on this but my credit card has been charged, so we've got tickets. There are a lot more season ticket buyers now, and guess what? They're buying the cheaper seats in the 300s so we're probably going to be in Section 307 in the left field corner. Those are $45 each. She's going to monitor the seats closer to home for us, but they'll probably be around $75 if I understood her correctly.

[MusicMan]

I don't have the final word on this but my credit card has been charged, so we've got tickets. There are a lot more season ticket buyers now, and guess what? They're buying the cheaper seats in the 300s so we're probably going to be in Section 307 in the left field corner. Those are $45 each. She's going to monitor the seats closer to home for us, but they'll probably be around $75 if I understood her correctly.

Thanks for organizing.  Let me know how to pay you.

[drew corleone]

Agreed. Thank you.

[Ron Brand]

I need those who haven't paid up, to pay up. Check your PMs for instructions sent two weeks ago.

[JimR]

post the names of paid and unpaid.

[Ron Brand]

post the names of paid and unpaid.

Now is not the time for public shaming. That may come later.

I did get your check though. Thank you.

[JimR]

Not shaming at all. Reminding people.

[MusicMan]

Sorry - you're now paid!

[Ron Brand]

Not shaming at all. Reminding people.

That's what I just did. It's not necessary to call anyone out by name.

[Ron Brand]

I have the tickets in hand.

[Ty in Tampa]

This is the point in the thread where I explain that I'm not able to make Opening Day and offer up my tickets to the person or persons who did not get on the train in time.

[JimR]

This is the point in the thread where I explain that I'm not able to make Opening Day and offer up my tickets to the person or persons who did not get on the train in time.

lama, lame, lame

[Mr. Happy]

I'm very pleased that Mr. and Mrs. EastTexAstro will stand in my place and stead on OD. While I'm disappointed that my travels back and forth to Louisiana to help my mother have caused me to miss OD, I couldn't have picked better replacements. RB, please make note of that.

[Ty in Tampa]

lama, lame, lame

i know, I know, I know.

BTW, These tickets are free to a good home so please do not let them go unused. And when you speak of me, speak well.

[MusicMan]

I'm definitely still in, but if there are meet up plans beforehand, that will be fluid for me based upon Mrs. MM's work schedule.


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[JimR]

I'm definitely still in, but if there are meet up plans beforehand, that will be fluid for me based upon Mrs. MM's work schedule.


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and the waffling begins

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

I'm gonna try to make the Tall Texan by noon.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm gonna try to make the Tall Texan by noon.

I don't remember the exact particulars, but didn't we have to sit around outside the TT for a while because they didn't open as early as they used to?

[austro]

I don't remember the exact particulars, but didn't we have to sit around outside the TT for a while because they didn't open as early as they used to?

I think you guys didn't get to Spanish Flowers until later because Tall Texan didn't open up until 1pm.

[MusicMan]

and the waffling begins

I'm down for getting waffles.

[Ron Brand]

I don't remember the exact particulars, but didn't we have to sit around outside the TT for a while because they didn't open as early as they used to?

They opened at one but I don't remember why. Their Yelp page says they open at ten.

[chuck]

I'm down for getting waffles.

The fluid you mentioned is more apropos, frankly, for pregame sustenance if history is any indication.

[Ebby Calvin]

I'm still in but I have no idea when I can make it.  Might be noon, might be game time.

[Waldo]

My son and I will only be able to make the game.

[HudsonHawk]

I think you guys didn't get to Spanish Flowers until later because Tall Texan didn't open up until 1pm.

Yeah, we had to have at least one goblet of ice cold Shiner beforehand, so me, Sphinx, Ron and chuck and family had to sit around the front porch for like two hours.

[HudsonHawk]

My son and I will only be able to make the game.

No Tall Texan?  No Spanish Flowers?  You're not setting a very good example for your son. 

[Fredia]

make your own they taste so much better and you can add whatever you want..yum

[JimR]

No Tall Texan?  No Spanish Flowers?  You're not setting a very good example for your son.

indeed. the entire younger generation is almost beyond saving.

[JaneDoe]

I am interested in any unused tickets. 

[BudGirl]

I will have to meet up sometime after 4:00.  So, if someone could let me know where you all are I'll meet up with you!

[Ty in Tampa]

I am interested in any unused tickets. 

JaneDoe, meet RonBrand...RonBrand, meet JaneDoe.

[Ron Brand]

I am interested in any unused tickets.

My understanding is that there are two available, courtesy of Ty.

[MusicMan]

So what's the plan for meet up, getting the tickets, etc?


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[Ron Brand]

So what's the plan for meet up, getting the tickets, etc?


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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.

[JaneDoe]

My understanding is that there are two available, courtesy of Ty.

Do you have them or does he?

I would love them, no matter where they are currently geographically located.

[Ron Brand]

Do you have them or does he?

I would love them, no matter where they are currently geographically located.

I have them. You want both of them?

[JaneDoe]

I have them. You want both of them?

Yes, please. 

[MusicMan]

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 nothing else I'll be at Spanish Flowers.

[Ron Brand]

Yes, please.

Ok, they're yours.

For others, I am unaware of any other available tickets.

[drew corleone]

I may not be there until close to game time. Could i meet you in Austin between now and then?

[Ron Brand]

Could i meet you in Austin between now and then?

Yes.

[doyce7]

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.

I will be at, at least one of those places.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

I'll be at Spanish Flowers, and possibly the Saucer.

[austro]

Sounds like a pretty good turnout this year. Sorry I'll miss seeing you all again.

[NeilT]

I'm bringing my children. You people are going to be child-appropriate, right?

[austro]

I'm bringing my children. You people are going to be child-appropriate, right?

How much for ze leetle girl?

[Bench]

I'm bringing my children. You people are going to be child-appropriate, right?

I was wondering when you would resurface. 

I intend to make Spanish Flowers.  I'm trying my best to convince Batgirl to make it too.

[JimR]

The Raups will be at Spanish Flowers

[MusicMan]

I'll see you all at SF about 1:30.

[HudsonHawk]

At the Tall Texan. They don't open until 1:00.

[MRaup]

We're on the road. Should be in town about 1.

[Bench]

At the Tall Texan. They don't open until 1:00.

A new tradition unto itself. 

You could probably head over to the Shiloh Club if you want to kill some time. 

[HudsonHawk]

A new tradition unto itself. 

You could probably head over to the Shiloh Club if you want to kill some time.

That's where I'm at. Just ordered the first Shiner of the day.

ETA:  AC/DC is blaring on the box. I hope they have Sabbath.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

That's where I'm at. Just ordered the first Shiner of the day.

ETA:  AC/DC is blaring on the box. I hope they have Sabbath.

Where is this Shilo place?

[HudsonHawk]

Where is this Shilo place?

It's at Studewood and 13th, just a few blocks from the TT. You can go Main to Studewood and turn left. Go down to 13th and its on the right.

[HudsonHawk]

Brother Sphinx just arrived at the Shiloh. It's officially on.

[Ron Brand]

I'll head that way. I'm 35 minutes out.

[MRaup]

Just arrived at Spanish Flowers.

[BizidyDizidy]

This seems like an outing that ends up with everyone blacked out by the first pitch. Wish I was there.

[MRaup]

Waiting to be seated currently. Told them 10 to 150 will be joining us. Don't let me down, gents.

[MusicMan]

Waiting to be seated currently. Told them 10 to 150 will be joining us. Don't let me down, gents.

MM en route to SF.

[chuck]

This seems like an outing that ends up with everyone blacked out by the first pitch. Wish I was there.

Electing to congregate at a bar that is closed will tend to slow the pace down somewhat.

[BizidyDizidy]

Didn't someone say earlier that it didn't open until 1 last year? Fool me once....

[chuck]

Ya cain't git fooled agin!

I'm looking out the window now and I spot a huge (YUGE!) iguana that has climbed up to the very top of a tree that is swaying around wildly in a furious wind. I wonder what's going on in his little reptilian mind.

[doyce7]

I just arrived at the flying saucer. Anybody else here yet?

[homer]

We're down at the end of the bar near the shitter. Jim is really old.

[HudsonHawk]

I'm gonna need a nap before the game starts.

[BudGirl]

On my way.

[HudsonHawk]

On my way.

We've been waiting on you for three hours

[BudGirl]

Aww, I feel special.

[MRaup]

Aww, I feel special.

Less special by the minute...

[MusicMan]

Y'all still at Saucer? I'm heading out in about 10 min.

[MRaup]

We're still here.

Also, for brevity's sake, first Cub fan in shitty Cub gear has been spotted at Saucer.

[homer]

I'm at the park. Couldn't stand saving $4 a beer

[Ebby Calvin]

Just got here.

[Mr. Happy]

Has anyone seen Mr. and Mrs. EastTexAstro? I send all of you my warmest regards.

[chuck]

Where the hell are you goons, 307?

[homer]

Aye, 307

[Ebby Calvin]

Great night.
Thanks for putting it all together again RB.

[MusicMan]

Thanks to RB for putting it together; Jim for convincing me to go; and to all for the introductions and a great evening of meeting old friends for the first time.

[BudGirl]

Ron Brand, I apologize for not thanking you in the recap.  I meant to but got distracted writing about McHugh.

[JimR]

Thanks to RB for putting it together; Jim for convincing me to go; and to all for the introductions and a great evening of meeting old friends for the first time.

great to have you join us!

[BudGirl]

Ron Brand, I apologize for not thanking you in the recap.  I meant to but got distracted writing about McHugh.

[Waldo]

I'd like to publicly apologize to Mark for my son's complete inability to leave him alone for the better part of 5-6 innings.

When we got to the car he said, "Who was that guy sitting next to me?"  The phrase "a guy I know from the Internet" sounds a lot stranger when you say it out loud.

[drew corleone]

Ha! Great time as always... even got heckled for being "so fucking married."

Those new LED lights are pretty damn bright, btw.

[GreatBagwellsBeard]

Sorry to miss out on the festivities this year.  Work intervened, and wasn't able to make SF.  My son enjoyed his third straight OD, though.   He's really into Rasmus for some reason.

[moriartp]

Sorry to miss out on the festivities this year.  Work intervened, and wasn't able to make SF.  My son enjoyed his third straight OD, though.   He's really into Rasmus for some reason.

I'm also weirdly into Rasmus. The guy plays hard, hits dingers, and has this strange fuckugly charisma about him. Shirtless, goggled, beer-soaked Rasmus is *the* image of the 2015 Astros season. The guy is weirdly close to "face of the team" status in my eyes.

[hostros7]

His cammo shin protector should not be dismissed as merely a footnote in the growing volume on his bizarrely appealing south Alabama charm.


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[chuck]

His cammo shin protector should not be dismissed as merely a footnote in the growing volume on his bizarrely appealing south Alabama charm.


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And he's not even following Trump on Twitter as far as we know.

[mrpink]

His cammo shin protector should not be dismissed as merely a footnote in the growing volume on his bizarrely appealing south Alabama charm.

I don't think they consider Phenix City part of South Alabama, but that place definitely has some charm.

[HudsonHawk]

I don't think they consider Phenix City part of South Alabama, but that place definitely has some charm.

It's not really even Alabama. 

[Duman]

It's not really even Alabama.

I grew up in Alabama about 45 minutes from Phenix City and we called it West Columbus, Ga.  It even operated on Eastern Time.  It is the cousin you claim only because you have to because the last name is the same.