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Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 30 2011 01:34 PM

Gracing Opening Day for the first time ever (!): your LeiterWagners. (Gracing our apartment shortly thereafter: two baby-decapitated Mr. Met bobbleheads.) Anyone else? [We five-packed and then some, too, because I got overexcited one night, and also because I'm an idiot who doesn't understand supply and demand.] Gracing CitiField for the first time this year: Something called Hometown Beverages. (Never had it, myself. But the "local" concept gives it, like, a McFadden's-of-beers kinda waft.)

Benjamin Grimm Mar 30 2011 01:38 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Enjoy it! Opening Day was an annual event for me from 1978 through 1992. Haven't done it since, but it was always fun, especially in the years when the Home Opener was also the Season Opener.

themetfairy Mar 30 2011 01:38 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

D-Dad is planning the Mother of All Tailgate Parties on Opening Day. MK and I will be there. Look for us in the parking lot!

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 01:40 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Gracing Opening Day for the first time ever (!): your LeiterWagners. (Gracing our apartment shortly thereafter: two baby-decapitated Mr. Met bobbleheads.) Anyone else? [We five-packed and then some, too, because I got overexcited one night, and also because I'm an idiot who doesn't understand supply and demand.] Gracing CitiField for the first time this year: Something called Hometown Beverages. (Never had it, myself. But the "local" concept gives it, like, a McFadden's-of-beers kinda waft.) Don't we have a thread already? or was that for Spring. anyway, I'll be there too. Plan is to hit the Read The Apple tailgate, circle Citi Field on the outside once, then on the inside once before settling near the back of the PRomenade, just off to the first base side of home. Definitely be checking out hometown beverages. I've decided I want to catalog beer selection this season, I've tossed around the idea of Citi Field having the best beer in the majors (maybe not, but it's definitely up there) and thought I should do some research and talk to some other beer snob fans of other teams and catalog the local selections available.

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 01:41 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

themetfairy wrote: D-Dad is planning the Mother of All Tailgate Parties on Opening Day. MK and I will be there. Look for us in the parking lot! I'll have to look for you as well.

HahnSolo Mar 30 2011 01:44 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Two of my friends and I have gone in on a 15-game plan for the second year in a row. We each get "family" games and there are a few that we take in as "guy's nights." I will probably be there for 6 or 7 of those games, not sure which, though. Our "draft" is this weekend while watching the final four. My first likely game will be April 11 against Colorado.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 30 2011 01:45 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'd like to get to Citi Field early in the season, before all of the positive energy is sucked from the place, but the schedule doesn't look too accommodating, at least for April, where I have conflicts with my girls softball team. Haven't looked at the May games yet.

TransMonk Mar 30 2011 01:47 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be at the June 7th and 9th games in Milwaukee. I've had better beer at Citi, though.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 30 2011 01:50 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Pittsburgh in June! I'm leaving my immediate CF plans up to my luck in the Daily Snooze Mets Tixx Giveaway. I've entered like, 6 times already.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 30 2011 01:51 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Ceetar wrote: ... anyway, I'll be there too. Plan is to hit the Read The Apple tailgate, circle Citi Field on the outside once, then on the inside once before settling near the back of the PRomenade, just off to the first base side of home. Definitely be checking out hometown beverages. I've decided I want to catalog beer selection this season, I've tossed around the idea of Citi Field having the best beer in the majors (maybe not, but it's definitely up there) and thought I should do some research and talk to some other beer snob fans of other teams and catalog the local selections available. CitiField's beer selection impressed me a lot more before I realized that Beer Island was pretty much all Anheuser-Busch-made/-distributed beers. The true locals are the Brooklyn (and its centerfield food-match varieties) and Bluepoint at Catch of the Day. More and more, I come around to Bluepoint as my default first-beer option (or the Brooklyn Shackmeister). I'd put those up there against, say, Natty Boh or Old Style any day. That said... of the ones I've had in the last decade, a cold Anchor Steam/Liberty Ale on a warm SF day is tough to top. (Especially when it's chasing a Cha-Cha Bowl or garlic fries.) I'd imagine the Stone stuff at Petco would be up there, too. Also: TAILGAAAAAAATE! WOO!

Willets Point Mar 30 2011 01:52 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I expect the only game I'll attend this season is June 2nd.

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 01:53 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Pittsburgh in June! I'm leaving my immediate CF plans up to my luck in the Daily Snooze Mets Tixx Giveaway. I've entered like, 6 times already. I just entered 3 times myself, not that I read that rag, but my grandmother shoved them at me and told me to mail them in, so i did. rather selfishly, I'm looking for a place that gives Mets tickets as a prize for giving blood. I have a feeling if I give in NJ they'll give me Devils, or *gasp* Nets tickets. Free tickets seems a way to mitigate the $20 tolls to get there and back.

themetfairy Mar 30 2011 01:54 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Ceetar wrote: D-Dad is planning the Mother of All Tailgate Parties on Opening Day. MK and I will be there. Look for us in the parking lot! I'll have to look for you as well. I'll look forward to meeting you in person :)

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 01:56 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: ... anyway, I'll be there too. Plan is to hit the Read The Apple tailgate, circle Citi Field on the outside once, then on the inside once before settling near the back of the PRomenade, just off to the first base side of home. Definitely be checking out hometown beverages. I've decided I want to catalog beer selection this season, I've tossed around the idea of Citi Field having the best beer in the majors (maybe not, but it's definitely up there) and thought I should do some research and talk to some other beer snob fans of other teams and catalog the local selections available. CitiField's beer selection impressed me a lot more before I realized that Beer Island was pretty much all Anheuser-Busch-made/-distributed beers. The true locals are the Brooklyn (and its centerfield food-match varieties) and Bluepoint at Catch of the Day. More and more, I come around to Bluepoint as my default first-beer option (or the Brooklyn Shackmeister). I'd put those up there against, say, Natty Boh or Old Style any day. That said... of the ones I've had in the last decade, a cold Anchor Steam/Liberty Ale on a warm SF day is tough to top. (Especially when it's chasing a Cha-Cha Bowl or garlic fries.) I'd imagine the Stone stuff at Petco would be up there, too. Also: TAILGAAAAAAATE! WOO! I'm mixed on the AB selection, for one it's not just them, since those breweries (Kona, Goose Island until MOnday) were still operated and run separately. It's actually the craft brewery alliance which is affiliated with Ahheuser or whatever. But I support that idea, because those b eers are pretty good in some cases, and the ability to get that distribution mainstream means more bars with real drinkable options instead of the just Bud and Bud Light crap. I will love them forever if they get Kona Kola Nut Brown (toasted coconut, it's amazing) mass distributed. I love the brooklyn stuff. I sometimes wait on those lines just for the beer. (well, not shake shack) It's been a while since i've been to CBP, but Pennsylvania, and specifically Philly, has an amazin brewery collection and they're really good about getting them out places. This will be the last nice thing you see me say about that city or stadium thsi year.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 30 2011 02:11 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

AB actually went and officially bought Goose Island just this week (edit, saw the Ceets noted this above). I like to support the Brooklyn Breweries cuz their founders are big-time Mets fans.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 30 2011 02:15 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

AB's had the distribution agreement with Goose Island for a while, IIRC. (It's popped up in a bunch of non-Chicago airport bars, e.g., over the last few years.) CBP's beer is pretty damn good; they've got Victory, Flying Fish, Yards, Dock Street, Iron Hill, and Ortlieb's along with the usual suspects. But then, CBP does street food consumers a great service in general. From the Schmitter to Turkey Hill to the crab fries, they did a fantastic job with the concessions/keeping things of-the-community. Hell, just getting Tony Luke's as the cheesesteak/roast pork place is like getting, say, Di Fara's, Grimaldi's or Nick's of Forest Hills to do Citi's pizza.

Gwreck Mar 30 2011 02:20 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

We told the Mets to go shove it when it comes to multi-game plans this year but wound up buying a chunk of games off another season ticket holder (the games we wanted to go to). Roadtrips: Detroit in June. Considering Pittsburgh in June; and Washington in July but will probably wait and see as to how the team does before committing. Will of course be there on April 8. I'm a big fan of the 4:10 start time. Originally thought I would have to worry about getting out of work but now will just have to leave a few hours early.

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 02:25 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'm debating a game in Philly this year. I don't love the ballpark, and hate the team, but hey.. it's different! And i'll pass it off as blog/beer research. The wife has the same disdain for Phillies fans, so I may have to go alone, which leaves me pondering how reasonable it is to leave north jersey at 4:30, floor it down to Philly for a weekday game, and then race home afterwards. Not next week, too early for that I think.

themetfairy Mar 30 2011 02:47 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

We'll be in Texas for the June series.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 30 2011 02:52 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Mar 30 2011 02:58 PM

I'll say this: virtually all the stuff that Citi missed on when it opened-- from the sparseness of Met-specific decor and statuary to how to incorporate ads tastefully to fun, city-specific aesthetic touches to sky-high prices to a playable, natural-appearing playing field-- CBP had nailed from Day One. If it were our stadium, I'd love it so hard it hurt. We're considering road trips to SF or SD.

Ceetar Mar 30 2011 02:56 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I'll say this: virtually all the stuff that Citi missed on when it opened-- from the sparseness of Met-specific decor and statuary to how to incorporate ads tastefully to fun, Philly-specific aesthetic touches to sky-high prices-- CBP had nailed from Day One. If it were our stadium, I'd love it so hard it hurt. We're considering road trips to SF or SD. I dunno, I never really cared for the place. There were some nice features, but I was underwhelmed from the getgo.

themetfairy Mar 30 2011 03:22 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

We just secured tickets for the Saturday, April 30th game in Philly. This works out well, because I need to be at Lincoln Financial Field that day anyway to pick up my Broad Street Run race bib. I'll pick up the bib early and then try to catch some Mets BP :)

Valadius Mar 30 2011 03:33 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Ok, so the Mets come to Washington in April, July, and September. September looks best, since the Mets are here on the pre-Labor Day weekend.

Gwreck Mar 30 2011 03:33 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I'll say this: virtually all the stuff that Citi missed on when it opened-- from the sparseness of Met-specific decor and statuary to how to incorporate ads tastefully to fun, city-specific aesthetic touches to sky-high prices to a playable, natural-appearing playing field-- CBP had nailed from Day One. If it were our stadium, I'd love it so hard it hurt. That's pretty much how I feel about Pittsburgh, Seattle and Minneapolis. If it weren't for the degenerates that make up the fan base in Philly, I'd probably have that park it in my top 5 or 6.

The Second Spitter Mar 30 2011 10:09 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: CitiField's beer selection impressed me a lot more before I realized that Beer Island was pretty much all Anheuser-Busch-made/-distributed beers. The true locals are the Brooklyn (and its centerfield food-match varieties) and Bluepoint at Catch of the Day. More and more, I come around to Bluepoint as my default first-beer option (or the Brooklyn Shackmeister). G-Fafif bought me a glass of something which was the only decent beer I had at Citi. Can't remember what it was though....I vaguely remember he said it was from LI but could be mistaken. Enjoy it! Opening Day was an annual event for me from 1978 through 1992. Haven't done it since, but it was always fun, especially in the years when the Home Opener was also the Season Opener. The one and only opening day I have attended was in 2000 -- Shea was buzzing.........until Mike Hampton walked the first hitter, hit the second and gave-up a run with 0 outs. I fondly recollect the words of the person sitting in-front of me: "We gave up Dotel for this ass-muncher?" In 99, I went up to see them in Montreal because opening day wasn't until the second Monday of the season.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 31 2011 07:13 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

The Second Spitter wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: CitiField's beer selection impressed me a lot more before I realized that Beer Island was pretty much all Anheuser-Busch-made/-distributed beers. The true locals are the Brooklyn (and its centerfield food-match varieties) and Bluepoint at Catch of the Day. More and more, I come around to Bluepoint as my default first-beer option (or the Brooklyn Shackmeister). G-Fafif bought me a glass of something which was the only decent beer I had at Citi. Can't remember what it was though....I vaguely remember he said it was from LI but could be mistaken. Almost definitely Bluepoint Toasted Lager from the fish place. From LI, and Greg's a fan.

metirish Apr 09 2011 06:45 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Was looking yesterday for tix...anyone ever go to the BJ's Club House BJ's Club-House is a new, specially priced area of the ballpark. Sections 338 and 339 in Citi Field's Left Field Landing are priced at $10 for kids 12 and under and $20 for adults ($20 and $30 respectively for four Marquee game dates). Mr. Met will visit both sections during every home Mets game. looking at Dodgers May 7 , the odds of the kid meeting Mr.Met?

themetfairy Apr 09 2011 06:52 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I've been in the Left Field Landing before - it's not a bad view, and it's reasonably close to the good concessions. Two Left Field Landing sections have been designated as the BJ's Club House this year (after temporarily being named the Mr. Met Landing), and they're promising that Mr. Met will visit during the game. For the price, it sounds like it's worth a try. ===================== I'll be back at the Citi tonight. Anyone else going to be there for Ski Cap Night?

metirish Apr 09 2011 07:25 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Thanks Metfairy, I knew you'd now :).$64 for two adult and one kid under 12....I like , but I wanted three adult with the one kid and if I am reading correctly limit two adults and four kids per game....wtf?

themetfairy Apr 09 2011 07:36 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I guess they're trying to keep it to a family thing. But don't they realize that families like to attend games with other families? You might just be better off finding something on Stub Hub in the Left Field Landing and keeping an eye out for Mr. Met's visit.

Ceetar Apr 09 2011 07:57 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

This is the front row, and obviously the further you go back you deal with the overhang obstruction and the seats in front of you blocking LF. I enjoyed sitting there though, you can also see right into the Mets bullpen, even into their little hut out there. More pictures here [url]https://picasaweb.google.com/ceetar/MarlinsAugust24th?feat=directlink

Ceetar Apr 09 2011 07:58 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Also I realized as I was standing at the ReadtheApple tailgate that I was going to go over to themetfairy's but I had no idea where you'd be. Was a lot of tailgating going on. Next time.

themetfairy Apr 09 2011 09:01 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Ceetar wrote: Also I realized as I was standing at the ReadtheApple tailgate that I was going to go over to themetfairy's but I had no idea where you'd be. Was a lot of tailgating going on. Next time. For sure!

G-Fafif Apr 09 2011 12:05 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

metirish wrote: the odds of the kid meeting Mr.Met? Glanced up there yesterday and noticed Mr. Met holding court. He's supposed to visit every day. And work the gluten-free concession. They ask Mr. Met to do a lot.

G-Fafif Apr 10 2011 09:28 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: CitiField's beer selection impressed me a lot more before I realized that Beer Island was pretty much all Anheuser-Busch-made/-distributed beers. The true locals are the Brooklyn (and its centerfield food-match varieties) and Bluepoint at Catch of the Day. More and more, I come around to Bluepoint as my default first-beer option (or the Brooklyn Shackmeister). G-Fafif bought me a glass of something which was the only decent beer I had at Citi. Can't remember what it was though....I vaguely remember he said it was from LI but could be mistaken. Almost definitely Bluepoint Toasted Lager from the fish place. From LI, and Greg's a fan. Affirmative on Blue Point Toasted Lager (and Catch of the Day). Glad it made a bit of an impression.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 22 2011 01:13 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Saturday, in the park. Hope it don't drown baby and I-yiiii.

Ceetar Apr 22 2011 01:18 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Saturday, in the park. Hope it don't drown baby and I-yiiii. It's bark in the park tomorrow. I'll be there tonight. No barking though.

Willets Point Apr 22 2011 03:00 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Willets Point wrote: I expect the only game I'll attend this season is June 2nd. Officially purchased tickets. If anyone is playing hooky from work for a day game, let me know so I can say hello.

Willets Point May 25 2011 07:43 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Willets Point wrote: Willets Point wrote: I expect the only game I'll attend this season is June 2nd. Officially purchased tickets. If anyone is playing hooky from work for a day game, let me know so I can say hello. So now I have an extra ticket. My mother was supposed to join us but a back injury is keeping her at home. Anyone want to see a game on me? They're cheap seats in section 515 but on the other hand you'd get to skip work on a Thursday afternoon and meet my charming son.

themetfairy May 25 2011 07:50 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I was actually planning on going Willets, but D-Dad is going to be out of town and I need to be around for parental duty :(

Ceetar May 25 2011 08:21 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be there friday for Ugly Orange Towel night against the Phillies.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr May 25 2011 10:56 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Doing the father-daughter thing on Sunday afternoon. It's looking like we'll have an extra ticket, too... anyone interested?

metirish Jun 10 2011 11:04 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Pittsburgh in June! I'm leaving my immediate CF plans up to my luck in the Daily Snooze Mets Tixx Giveaway. I've entered like, 6 times already. AdamRubinESPN Huey Lewis & The News concert will take place at PNC Park after Saturday's #Mets-#Pirates game. Enjoy JCL......poll up when you come back I expect.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 10 2011 11:21 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I suppose you'll be wanting a new drug, JCL?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jun 22 2011 10:23 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

The LWs are on the Gay Dame like a drunken, desperate Sandra Bernhard.

Ceetar Jul 01 2011 09:11 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jul 01 2011 04:32 PM

Anyone going this weekend? I'll be there Saturday myself.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2011 12:29 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Saturday here, too. I have Prom tickets, but can't remember where... and may be moving down to join a group of out-of-town, highfalutin' friends with clubby access.

Ceetar Jul 01 2011 12:42 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Saturday here, too. I have Prom tickets, but can't remember where... and may be moving down to join a group of out-of-town, highfalutin' friends with clubby access. I wonder if the highfalutin' clubby access ratio of Mets:Yanks is higher?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 01 2011 11:14 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

In their free time, they tend toward Yanking.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 02 2011 10:50 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

First CF game today. Sec. 511, row 1. Hope to get there a little early and soak it in.

metirish Jul 02 2011 11:44 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: First CF game today. Sec. 511, row 1. Hope to get there a little early and soak it in. enjoy , it really is a beautiful place, take time to walk around the outside too...take the kiddies to the area behind CF.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 04 2011 09:21 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Had a great time. Beautiful park, amenities, seats and really enjoyed the HOF. Small but meaningful. I loved everything except the MFYLDB's. Too many. Good to see a few of them in the Promenade tossed later in the game.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 04 2011 09:38 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Had a great time. Beautiful park, amenities, seats and really enjoyed the HOF. Small but meaningful. I loved everything except the MFYLDB's. Too many. Good to see a few of them in the Promenade tossed later in the game. Any Shake Shack?

Fman99 Jul 07 2011 07:47 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Kicking around the idea of taking Fboy to one more matinee this summer, to get him out of a day in [crossout:358pewlg]summer prison[/crossout:358pewlg] day care and me out of work. My two choices are Thursday July 21 12:10 vs. the Cards or Thursday August 11 12:10 against the Padres. Anyone interested in joining us on one of these, or already planning on going/has tickets?

themetfairy Jul 07 2011 07:52 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I won't be around for the July date. The August date is tempting, but it's a bit early for me to commit.

Fman99 Jul 07 2011 08:04 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Actually it occurs to me now that Fboy has a swimming lesson that day in July. So the August date is looking more appealing to me as well. I liked those seats we were in earlier this year, MF. What level was that again, Caesar Club? Maybe we try one of the other parts of the park, the Pepsi porch or something. That game back in May was the first one where we weren't in the Promenade...

themetfairy Jul 07 2011 08:24 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

It was the Excelsior Level, which had Caesar's Club access. I'm sure that plenty of tix for the matinee will be available on Stub Hub.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 07 2011 08:33 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: PiggiesTomatoes wrote: Had a great time. Beautiful park, amenities, seats and really enjoyed the HOF. Small but meaningful. I loved everything except the MFYLDB's. Too many. Good to see a few of them in the Promenade tossed later in the game. Any Shake Shack? Went by SS after the game and punk jerk-off behind the counter kept saying they were closed. There had to have been at least a half dozen JO's just standing around -- concession still needed to be cleaned and closed out but they refused to serve. Next time.

Ceetar Jul 11 2011 09:33 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

just purchased my tickets for Pyrotechnics night Friday night against the team that plays in Pennsylvania.

themetfairy Jul 25 2011 03:24 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

D-Dad, MK and I will be in the house next Monday, August 1st. Who else will be around for the first game after the road trip?

Ceetar Jul 25 2011 08:28 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

themetfairy wrote: D-Dad, MK and I will be in the house next Monday, August 1st. Who else will be around for the first game after the road trip? welcoming Wright back? I'm thinking about it. $5 (which becomes $6.75 after fees) on mets.com.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 26 2011 04:27 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'm looking forward to the $57 tickets when Santana returns!

Fman99 Jul 26 2011 08:07 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I am still kicking around the possibility of the 8/11 matinee vs. San Diego. Waiting on my job transition timeline to get a little less murky.

themetfairy Jul 26 2011 09:16 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Fman99 wrote: I am still kicking around the possibility of the 8/11 matinee vs. San Diego. Waiting on my job transition timeline to get a little less murky. Keep me in the loop.

Fman99 Jul 26 2011 07:46 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

themetfairy wrote: Fman99 wrote: I am still kicking around the possibility of the 8/11 matinee vs. San Diego. Waiting on my job transition timeline to get a little less murky. Keep me in the loop. Will do!

bmfc1 Jul 26 2011 08:02 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'm going to all three games this weekend in DC. Anybody else?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 26 2011 08:15 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Carlos Beltran will go to at least one.

Edgy DC Jul 26 2011 09:24 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

bmfc1 wrote: I'm going to all three games this weekend in DC. Anybody else? I want to go to Friday night's to get me some Carlos. Maybe one or two others also.

Valadius Jul 27 2011 02:13 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I will be going to at least one this weekend in DC. Haven't decided on which one yet though.

Fman99 Jul 29 2011 08:53 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Buying tickets today for Fboy and I, and themetfairy and a guest, for Thursday 8/11 matinee. Anyone else want in on this? I will buy the tix up front so we can all sit together....

themetfairy Aug 07 2011 04:20 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

D-Dad, MK and I will be there today and tomorrow.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 07 2011 11:23 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Fman99 wrote: Buying tickets today for Fboy and I, and themetfairy and a guest, for Thursday 8/11 matinee. Anyone else want in on this? I will buy the tix up front so we can all sit together.... Pods, right? We should be there via a raincheck from earlier this season.

Ceetar Aug 07 2011 03:02 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

themetfairy wrote: D-Dad, MK and I will be there today and tomorrow. I thought about going tomorrow..but I'm not sure I feel like it now.

Fman99 Aug 07 2011 07:21 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Fman99 wrote: Buying tickets today for Fboy and I, and themetfairy and a guest, for Thursday 8/11 matinee. Anyone else want in on this? I will buy the tix up front so we can all sit together.... Pods, right? We should be there via a raincheck from earlier this season. Suhweet. I'll buy you a cold one, amigo.

Fman99 Aug 10 2011 06:25 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Hmmmm, the MFYs also have a matinee tomorrow, theirs is a 1:10 start. I'm wondering if I'm better off taking route 80 across NJ to Citi Field and avoiding the Deegan tomorrow, which would be my usual way into the city. I would be coming in early, like 11:30-ish, maybe I'd be ahead of much of the MFY traffic. Any advice from the locals?

Gwreck Aug 10 2011 06:54 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Take I-84 East to I-684 South to the Hutchinson River Parkway South to the Whitestone Bridge.

Frayed Knot Aug 10 2011 07:04 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Gwreck wrote: Take I-84 East to I-684 South to the Hutchinson River Parkway South to the Whitestone Bridge. Agreed - or even Tappan Zee to 287 to the Hutch Rte 80 to the GWB in from Jersey is also a major route to YSIII so anything that gets you east of that stadium first before diving south is the better plan. The good news is that the Met game should end about 3PM at which point the Yanqui game will be just two hours old and therefore still in the 4th inning giving you plenty of time to avoid that departing crown no matter what route you take.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 10 2011 07:30 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be at tonite's game, not sure where yet but you might find me pregame at the Shack, rocking Wonderful Woody.

themetfairy Aug 23 2011 08:24 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be there for tonight's debacle. Wish me luck....

Gwreck Aug 23 2011 10:41 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I consider my trips to Philadelphia on the following scale. You too can consider your trip a success if: -You are not violently pushed aside by fan attempting to trespass on field -You are not vomited on -Your sexual orientation is not questioned -You are not threatened with physical assault -The sum of the IQs of the fans (aside from your own party) sitting immediately next to, behind and in front of you exceeds 300.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 23 2011 10:48 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

The Mets are going to win big tonight, not sure what you're so down about.

themetfairy Aug 23 2011 10:48 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

We're going as guests of a law firm with whom D-Dad does business, and we'll be with D-Dad's co-worker and her husband. Fingers crossed, but we should be ok. It would be nice if your prediction comes true Lunchie - my last few games at the CB haven't been so enjoyable....

Benjamin Grimm Aug 25 2011 06:50 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

There's a rumor that Sunday's game may be "preponed." That is, played on Saturday (as part of a doubleheader) instead of Sunday because of the impending hurricane weather. I think it's a good idea; beats having the Braves have to come back to New York on a mutual off day. (I think I read that the last such day remaining is September 8.)

Ceetar Aug 25 2011 06:58 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Benjamin Grimm wrote: There's a rumor that Sunday's game may be "preponed." That is, played on Saturday (as part of a doubleheader) instead of Sunday because of the impending hurricane weather. I think it's a good idea; beats having the Braves have to come back to New York on a mutual off day. (I think I read that the last such day remaining is September 8.) Seems like a good idea. They probably want to wait another day or so to have a better idea of the 'cane.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 25 2011 07:57 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I have tickets with YoungerPooper for Saturday. Should I even consider going?

Ceetar Aug 25 2011 08:05 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I have tickets with YoungerPooper for Saturday. Should I even consider going? you may get two! I'd wait as long as you can, but it sounds like it's not going to start raining until late. It's a 4pm start, so should be able to get home before it rains. It's Fox too. I wonder if that's part of the reason the Mets haven't doubleheadered it yet.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Aug 25 2011 08:13 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Ceetar wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I have tickets with YoungerPooper for Saturday. Should I even consider going? you may get two! AND a t-shirt! Seriously, that Fox tidbit might be enough to get me to the park all by itself.

Ceetar Aug 25 2011 08:26 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: I have tickets with YoungerPooper for Saturday. Should I even consider going? you may get two! AND a t-shirt! Seriously, that Fox tidbit might be enough to get me to the park all by itself. tempting, but I'm already going Monday and Thursday likely.

themetfairy Sep 01 2011 08:54 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be there tonight. We could have Satan (ok, Satin) and Pagan in the same game!

bmfc1 Sep 01 2011 09:29 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I will be at Nationals Park on Friday and Saturday (seating TBD) to watch the Mets battle for 3d place.

HahnSolo Sep 01 2011 09:34 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

The Solos might go tonight. We have four rain check tickets and this is about the only day to use them before school starts in earnest.

themetfairy Sep 01 2011 09:40 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be in Section 139. Look for me if you're going to Shake Shack!

Chad Ochoseis Sep 01 2011 10:01 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

bmfc1 wrote: I will be at Nationals Park on Friday and Saturday (seating TBD) to watch the Mets battle for 3d place. Saturday's game, I'll be in section 204.

Ceetar Sep 09 2011 06:50 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Tonight. No idea where I'm sitting. Friend's a lawyer, got tickets from a client. (He's small fish, so it's probably prom club or something)

batmagadanleadoff Sep 22 2011 10:12 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Anyone here wanna be my guest? Tuesday night, 9/27. Mets v Reds. Delta Sky360 Club. Tickets are on me. Besides, I'll need a body to assist me in getting through the rotunda. I shut my eyes closed whenever I hafta walk through that stupid, stupid thing. Shoot me a PM. We can make fun of the hideous Citi Field scoreboards, which are even uglier live and in person. And they're so close together, too. What's the deal with that? OE: Just to make it easier on whoever accepts this offer, I'll open my eyes when I navigate the stupid rotunda. But only to look at the escalator.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 23 2011 09:29 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Bump Anyone here wanna be my guest? Tuesday night, 9/27. Mets v Reds. Delta Sky360 Club. Tickets are on me. Besides, I'll need a body to assist me in getting through the rotunda. I shut my eyes closed whenever I hafta walk through that stupid, stupid thing. Shoot me a PM. We can make fun of the hideous Citi Field scoreboards, which are even uglier live and in person. And they're so close together, too. What's the deal with that? OE: Just to make it easier on whoever accepts this offer, I'll open my eyes when I navigate the stupid rotunda. But only to look at the escalator. ________________ It's gonna be some humdinger at Shea this Tuesday. The Council will be there!! That's right. The Council!!! For years, the mantra of the Mets and their fans has been “Ya Gotta Believe.” This season, die-hard Mets fan, actress and songwriter Lori Martini wrote the song “Believe” in order to capture this spirit. The track has been ever present at Citi Field in 2011, serving as Justin Turner‘s walkup music as well as being performed in an pregame concert by Nick Javas and Kassy K. On Tuesday, September 27th, Believe will get a new twist when the three-piece rock band The Council performs the track prior to the game vs. the Cincinnati Reds. Consisting of brothers Doug, Pat and Andy Reeves (Doug and Pat are twins, Andy is a year younger), The Council began in Syracuse, New York, home to the siblings. After some initial struggles (or as Doug notes, “commitment, arguing, perseverance, arguing, sacrifice, a little more arguing and here we are), the band has toured with such acts as The All American Rejects, The Kooks and The Toadies. One thing that the brothers have taken with them on the road no matter where they travel is their Mets fandom. The Council was kind enough to engage in a Q&A with Rising Apple regarding the band, their music, and of course, the Mets. Rising Apple: How did you get together with Lori Martini? What attracts you to her song “Believe” and her other music? The Council: We met Lori at a show of ours in March at Sullivan Hall. We talked after the show and had alot of things in common, one being our love for the New York Mets. We’ve stayed in touch ever since. Lori’s song “Believe” attracted us because it’s a universal theme. Everyone can relate to believing in something, whether themselves, another person, a team, etc. In this case especially, Mets fans have really defined the word “believe” embracing it through good and bad times alike. Lori’s other music has the same qualities. The songs are genuine and you sense that when you hear them. RA: What projects are you currently working on? C: We currently are finishing up a re-make of Nirvana’s song “Lithium” for an anniversary album being put out by music industry people in Toronto, Canada. The album marks 20 years since the release of “Nevermind” and spans five continents. We are the only American band on the album, which we are truly humbled by. It’s due out in late September. We also have been demoing new songs in preparation for recording later this fall. RA: How does Syracuse influence your music? C: It’s not necessarily Syracuse as a city that influences our music, it’s more our situation in life and the experiences we’ve gone through in Syracuse. We grew up working on our family farm. As fulfilling as it was to help our family out, we had a different passion. The work ethic we learned on the farm has been valuable to us while trying to achieve all of our musical goals. In a lot of our songs there is a sense of urgency that comes from wanting to make the transition from farmers to full time musicians. RA: How did you guys become Mets fans? C: We have been Mets fans since we were kids. Our grandparents bought Doug and I Mets jerseys and hats for I think our fourth birthday. As custom on our birthday, Andy received the same gift. We wore them every day and of course began watching Mets games. Every time we were at our grandparents’ house we’d talk Mets and the rest is history. RA: Who are your favorite Mets of all time? Currently on the team? C: Favorite Mets. Hmmmm… We could say the 86’ Mets team for obvious reasons. They are all legends. But definitely, Gary Carter (God bless Gary Carter’s health), Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Rey Ordonez, Nolan Ryan, Carlos Delgado. Currently, well of course all of them, but we do like the hustle and grittiness of David Wright, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Ike Davis and Justin Turner. Q: Who are your musical influences? C: Musically we are influenced by U2, The Who, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and anything else that sparks our creativity. RA: What do you want to accomplish with your music? C: We hope our music inspires people and maybe gives them an escape from whatever reality they need escaping from. But, at the end of the day we just want people to enjoy our music. As for our band, we are striving to become the biggest band in the world. We would also love to be able to play a full set at a sold out Citi Field. RA: Do you prefer Citi or Shea? C: We love the nostalgia of Shea. Obviously, Citi Field is just amazin (spelling is a nod to Mets fans). You know the Mets home is the Mets home. It’s more the team and fans than it is the stadium. RA: What connection do you see between the Mets and your music? Music in general? C: We actually grew up playing baseball. We have always had a passion for it and the Mets. Now that we are in a band, playing Citi Field makes it that much more rewarding. It’s the best of both worlds for us. As the Mets mantra is, “You Gotta Believe,” similarly we as a band have always embraced that anything can happen as long as you believe. http://risingapple.com/2011/09/23/sibli ... mber-27th/ Jayne Meadows, Mike Schmidt and Louis XIII were all born on 9/27, though not in that order.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Sep 23 2011 09:32 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'd take ya up on it but Wifey has a commitment that evening and she'd get mad if I left the kittens in charge of watching the boy.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 23 2011 09:36 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Wifey has a commitment that evening and she'd get mad if I left the kittens in charge of watching the boy. Why?

Gwreck Sep 23 2011 09:54 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

Wouldja believe that Tuesday is the last of our "package" of games for the year and we're going anyway? I'll wave down to you from the Promenade...

sharpie Sep 23 2011 10:42 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I'll be at that game too. Going with a friend who got the tix, don't know where I'll be.

themetfairy Sep 23 2011 10:46 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

I've had a lot of offers for Tuesday's game, but I'll have to decline. It's too busy a week. But I will be there on Sunday and Wednesday if anyone wants to say hi.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 24 2011 08:03 AM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

we should get to the game earlier than is typical so as not to miss the mets v reds 1973 old-timer's reunion game and the steel-cage death match rematch between good-guy bud harrelson and pete rose the villain who will forfeit on account of he's banned from baseball says rose but we all know he's chicken and when rose doesn't show up ron hodges will hunt rose down and force him to swallow pedro borbon's baseball cap Bump Anyone here wanna be my guest? Tuesday night, 9/27. Mets v Reds. Delta Sky360 Club. Tickets are on me. Besides, I'll need a body to assist me in getting through the rotunda. I shut my eyes closed whenever I hafta walk through that stupid, stupid thing. Shoot me a PM. We can make fun of the hideous Citi Field scoreboards, which are even uglier live and in person. And they're so close together, too. What's the deal with that? OE: Just to make it easier on whoever accepts this offer, I'll open my eyes when I navigate the stupid rotunda. But only to look at the escalator. ________________ It's gonna be some humdinger at Shea this Tuesday. The Council will be there!! That's right. The Council!!! For years, the mantra of the Mets and their fans has been “Ya Gotta Believe.” This season, die-hard Mets fan, actress and songwriter Lori Martini wrote the song “Believe” in order to capture this spirit. The track has been ever present at Citi Field in 2011, serving as Justin Turner‘s walkup music as well as being performed in an pregame concert by Nick Javas and Kassy K. On Tuesday, September 27th, Believe will get a new twist when the three-piece rock band The Council performs the track prior to the game vs. the Cincinnati Reds. Consisting of brothers Doug, Pat and Andy Reeves (Doug and Pat are twins, Andy is a year younger), The Council began in Syracuse, New York, home to the siblings. After some initial struggles (or as Doug notes, “commitment, arguing, perseverance, arguing, sacrifice, a little more arguing and here we are), the band has toured with such acts as The All American Rejects, The Kooks and The Toadies. One thing that the brothers have taken with them on the road no matter where they travel is their Mets fandom. The Council was kind enough to engage in a Q&A with Rising Apple regarding the band, their music, and of course, the Mets. Rising Apple: How did you get together with Lori Martini? What attracts you to her song “Believe” and her other music? The Council: We met Lori at a show of ours in March at Sullivan Hall. We talked after the show and had alot of things in common, one being our love for the New York Mets. We’ve stayed in touch ever since. Lori’s song “Believe” attracted us because it’s a universal theme. Everyone can relate to believing in something, whether themselves, another person, a team, etc. In this case especially, Mets fans have really defined the word “believe” embracing it through good and bad times alike. Lori’s other music has the same qualities. The songs are genuine and you sense that when you hear them. RA: What projects are you currently working on? C: We currently are finishing up a re-make of Nirvana’s song “Lithium” for an anniversary album being put out by music industry people in Toronto, Canada. The album marks 20 years since the release of “Nevermind” and spans five continents. We are the only American band on the album, which we are truly humbled by. It’s due out in late September. We also have been demoing new songs in preparation for recording later this fall. RA: How does Syracuse influence your music? C: It’s not necessarily Syracuse as a city that influences our music, it’s more our situation in life and the experiences we’ve gone through in Syracuse. We grew up working on our family farm. As fulfilling as it was to help our family out, we had a different passion. The work ethic we learned on the farm has been valuable to us while trying to achieve all of our musical goals. In a lot of our songs there is a sense of urgency that comes from wanting to make the transition from farmers to full time musicians. RA: How did you guys become Mets fans? C: We have been Mets fans since we were kids. Our grandparents bought Doug and I Mets jerseys and hats for I think our fourth birthday. As custom on our birthday, Andy received the same gift. We wore them every day and of course began watching Mets games. Every time we were at our grandparents’ house we’d talk Mets and the rest is history. RA: Who are your favorite Mets of all time? Currently on the team? C: Favorite Mets. Hmmmm… We could say the 86’ Mets team for obvious reasons. They are all legends. But definitely, Gary Carter (God bless Gary Carter’s health), Keith Hernandez, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Howard Johnson, Lenny Dykstra, Mookie Wilson, Rey Ordonez, Nolan Ryan, Carlos Delgado. Currently, well of course all of them, but we do like the hustle and grittiness of David Wright, Jose Reyes, Johan Santana, Ike Davis and Justin Turner. Q: Who are your musical influences? C: Musically we are influenced by U2, The Who, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Foo Fighters and anything else that sparks our creativity. RA: What do you want to accomplish with your music? C: We hope our music inspires people and maybe gives them an escape from whatever reality they need escaping from. But, at the end of the day we just want people to enjoy our music. As for our band, we are striving to become the biggest band in the world. We would also love to be able to play a full set at a sold out Citi Field. RA: Do you prefer Citi or Shea? C: We love the nostalgia of Shea. Obviously, Citi Field is just amazin (spelling is a nod to Mets fans). You know the Mets home is the Mets home. It’s more the team and fans than it is the stadium. RA: What connection do you see between the Mets and your music? Music in general? C: We actually grew up playing baseball. We have always had a passion for it and the Mets. Now that we are in a band, playing Citi Field makes it that much more rewarding. It’s the best of both worlds for us. As the Mets mantra is, “You Gotta Believe,” similarly we as a band have always embraced that anything can happen as long as you believe. http://risingapple.com/2011/09/23/sibli ... mber-27th/ Jayne Meadows, Mike Schmidt and Louis XIII were all born on 9/27, though not in that order.

batmagadanleadoff Sep 24 2011 05:27 PM Re: Take Me Out To The Ballgame 2011

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Anyone here wanna be my guest? Tuesday night, 9/27. Mets v Reds. Delta Sky360 Club. Tickets are on me. Besides, I'll need a body to assist me in getting through the rotunda. I shut my eyes closed whenever I hafta walk through that stupid, stupid thing. Shoot me a PM. We can make fun of the hideous Citi Field scoreboards, which are even uglier live and in person. And they're so close together, too. What's the deal with that? OE: Just to make it easier on whoever accepts this offer, I'll open my eyes when I navigate the stupid rotunda. But only to look at the escalator. Time's expired. This contest giveaway is over. Thanks for playing.