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QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 07 2014 01:35 PM

Ceetar wrote: Ceetar wrote: no, but for just $500 a seat you can get on the waiting list for 2015 postseason tickets. [url]http://mlb.mlb.com/sf/ticketing/season.jsp No doubt the Giants like money as much as the next team. But nice to see correspondence from a team (or team owner) that is, as the anagram of Alec Guinness has it (which I learned from The Simpsons), genuine class. I dunno, I could easily see that same letter coming from the Wilpons. Sub in some Canyon of Heroes/New York supremacy stuff. And instead of "See you at Fanfest in February," substitute "See you at the cheap, non-free seasonal events we stick at CitiField in lieu of a proper Fanfest."

Ceetar Nov 07 2014 01:50 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: And instead of "See you at Fanfest in February," substitute "See you at the cheap, non-free seasonal events we stick at CitiField in lieu of a proper Fanfest." Did you go? I saw on facebook someone from here went. I was wondering how it was. I thought about going but didn't work out. Fanfest really isn't my thing but I know it is for a larger part of the general fanbase (and particularly the non-reading blogs all day part) that they definitely should do..something. All I can say is, hey, the QBC ain't necessarily exactly that, but it's still a fun time so come on out.

themetfairy Nov 07 2014 02:45 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

The QBC was fun last year, and I've already bought my tickets for next year's event. But it's shameful that the team itself doesn't put on a FanFest. The FanFest is a great way to pump up fans during the offseason, and I believe that the teams that do this garner a lot of goodwill.

Ceetar Nov 07 2014 02:58 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

themetfairy wrote: The QBC was fun last year, and I've already bought my tickets for next year's event. But it's shameful that the team itself doesn't put on a FanFest. The FanFest is a great way to pump up fans during the offseason, and I believe that the teams that do this garner a lot of goodwill. It should be noted: Goodwill from the mainstream Mets fans. The angry tweeters will just be all "Good, you should've been doing this all along anyway." Honestly the Mets should just give the QBC their blessing, hire a handful of players to come and sign and speak, and let us/them run it. Maybe lend usage of the Caesar's Club too. January 10th at McFaddens btw. Mookie and Wally.

d'Kong76 Nov 07 2014 03:23 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

McF's is a bad place for the number of people that showed up last year. That second room is too small, maybe some of the stuff that was in the bigger room would better in the small room. The bigger area adjacent to the bar should be where the speakers and stuff are? Also, I'll know to eat before hand this time; and bring a lemon for my club soda if I plan on not having beer haha.

themetfairy Nov 07 2014 04:15 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

d'Kong76 wrote: McF's is a bad place for the number of people that showed up last year. That second room is too small, maybe some of the stuff that was in the bigger room would better in the small room. The bigger area adjacent to the bar should be where the speakers and stuff are? Also, I'll know to eat before hand this time; and bring a lemon for my club soda if I plan on not having beer haha. Yes - the Caesar's Cub/Acela Club would be a better location. And G-d knows that the food cart offerings last year were beyond piss pour. If you're going to have an event that runs from noon until six or seven, you need to feed the people who show up!

Ceetar Nov 08 2014 08:29 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

themetfairy wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: McF's is a bad place for the number of people that showed up last year. That second room is too small, maybe some of the stuff that was in the bigger room would better in the small room. The bigger area adjacent to the bar should be where the speakers and stuff are? Also, I'll know to eat before hand this time; and bring a lemon for my club soda if I plan on not having beer haha. Yes - the Caesar's Cub/Acela Club would be a better location. And G-d knows that the food cart offerings last year were beyond piss pour. If you're going to have an event that runs from noon until six or seven, you need to feed the people who show up! McFadden's is a piss poor place for anything imo. All those complaints, and (this is just stupid) the audio is only piped around the edges of the room so if you're in the bar area (or the back room) you won't hear it. Makes it hard to announce things. And they don't clean the place at all

d'Kong76 Nov 08 2014 08:38 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

You mean mopping the floor with a mop that's dirtier than the floor doesn't really clean the floor? I'm bad at splitting threads, maybe Edge can make a QBC2015 thread when he gets a min.

Edgy MD Nov 08 2014 08:51 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

I'm on my way out. Keep a-postin' in this thread and I'll split later.

G-Fafif Nov 08 2014 09:22 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

QBC organizers aware of certain McF's shortcomings, I've been told, and working to triumph over them in 2015.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 08 2014 07:23 PM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

And instead of "See you at Fanfest in February," substitute "See you at the cheap, non-free seasonal events we stick at CitiField in lieu of a proper Fanfest." Did you go? I saw on facebook someone from here went. I was wondering how it was. I thought about going but didn't work out. We did. The giveaways-- trick-or-treat bag, candy, 10-cent spider-rings and the like-- and "free" activities (bounce maze, short-supplied crafts) were minimal, but okay. The food offerings-- stripped-down beer pavilion, some nice-looking but ill-timed boutique Italian ice and frozen custard, and one VERY basic concession stand-- were workable, if disappointing. The customer service was about what you'd expect, with the usual soupcons of intermittent politeness, and well-meaning-but-frustrating shrugs*. It felt like a half-organized, poorly-stocked parking-lot "Family Friendly" neighborhood-church-fair or farmer's market**, only in a premium location. *We brought a big, heavy bag of food donations for the Met food drive taking place concurrently with the Fest, with the idea-- heavily implied by the advertising-- that the two were connected events; I was told by two Mets staff that the food donations booth was inside the Fest. As such, YoungerPooper and I went in. When I finally tracked down a staff member inside who knew for sure where the food donations were being accepted-- it took three or four tries-- he informed us that: (A) the events were independent of each other; (B) the cans and such were only being accepted in the store; (C) we could not access the store from inside the stadium today; and (D) because of reentry policies, we could not leave and return to the Festival in order to drop off food donations. So I wound up toting around a bag of cans for two hours, while trying to track my masked daughter in a crowd of other hip-height superheroes. **One corner of the centerfield pavilion was actually given over to a thinly-populated "Queens" farmer's market.

Ashie62 Nov 08 2014 08:54 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

McFaddens is a glorified dump.

d'Kong76 Nov 09 2014 07:50 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

G-Fafif wrote: QBC organizers aware of certain McF's shortcomings, I've been told, and working to triumph over them in 2015. I'm sure they are, I don't mean to be so negative sounding. It's a wonderful concept, and it was/is cool to have so many Mets' fans converge on one spot on a cold day at Shea (Citi). Ashie62 wrote: McFaddens is a glorified dump. Glorified by whom? I've never read one nice thing about it.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 09 2014 08:18 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

d'Kong76 wrote: Ashie62 wrote: McFaddens is a glorified dump. Glorified by whom? I've never read one nice thing about it. Well, those nice orange gum-chewing ladies who stand outside the Robinson Pavilion sure seem pretty enamored of it.

d'Kong76 Nov 09 2014 08:31 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS) Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 09 2014 10:42 AM

They get free third-shelf cocktails and a chance to advance their burgeoning careers as models so you can't really count them.

Ceetar Nov 09 2014 10:13 AM Re: 2014 WS: Royals vs. Giants

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: Ashie62 wrote: McFaddens is a glorified dump. Glorified by whom? I've never read one nice thing about it. Well, those nice orange gum-chewing ladies who stand outside the Robinson Pavilion sure seem pretty enamored of it. oh, they speak?

G-Fafif Dec 11 2014 04:32 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

QBC is proud to announce this year's Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award winner is... http://metspolice.com/2014/12/11/qbcs-g ... d-charles/ Ed Charles. The Glider and Gil Jr. are scheduled to join the festivities on Jan. 10. Be there!

Ceetar Dec 12 2014 09:29 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Josh Lewin giving out awards, yours truly wandering around with 'CEETAR' on his back. Good times!

G-Fafif Dec 12 2014 04:00 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Ceetar wrote: Josh Lewin giving out awards, yours truly wandering around with 'CEETAR' on his back. Good times! If Josh is wearing a CEETAR jersey, then harmonic convergence shall be achieved.

bmfc1 Jan 04 2015 05:22 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Who is going from the CPF: I will be there G-Fafif themetfairy Ceetar... who else?

d'Kong76 Jan 04 2015 05:32 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I'm a definite maybe. Didn't really like last year.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 04 2015 06:56 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I'll be participating in a thing at 4. Lunchpail can't make it this year as he has a chess tourney and baseball practice.

d'Kong76 Jan 05 2015 08:57 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I'd only be able to stay for a few hours, so I think I'm going to skip this year. Looking forward to a full report.

G-Fafif Jan 05 2015 09:49 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I'll be moderating a debate on "Meaningful Games in September"; leading a Q&A with Adam Rubin; weighing in on what if any Mets numbers should be retired; and hosting the Gil Hodges Award presentation to Ed Charles. So, yeah, I recommend a Saturday afternoon on 126th Street, for sure. Come on down!

Ceetar Jan 06 2015 07:33 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

G-Fafif wrote: I'll be moderating a debate on "Meaningful Games in September"; leading a Q&A with Adam Rubin; weighing in on what if any Mets numbers should be retired; and hosting the Gil Hodges Award presentation to Ed Charles. So, yeah, I recommend a Saturday afternoon on 126th Street, for sure. Come on down! I'll mostly be pointing a video camera at him..and maybe you?

Edgy MD Jan 10 2015 10:50 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Any dispatches from QBC?

themetfairy Jan 10 2015 05:40 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

It was worth the price of admission just to hear Ed Charles.

d'Kong76 Jan 10 2015 06:08 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Hopefully many pictures to follow!

themetfairy Jan 10 2015 08:08 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Give me a little time - I just got home.

Ceetar Jan 10 2015 08:14 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I took most of the pictures/video with staff camera, forgot my own. I can confirm about 40 cases of Big Hurt beer in a back storage area but none behind the bar.

themetfairy Jan 10 2015 10:10 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

It was impossible to see everything, but there was a lot to see (in addition to taking time to see all of the familiar faces whom we generally don't see outside of Citi Field). Here's D-Dad getting an autograph from Mookie Wilson - You'll recognize a couple of familiar faces in the Meaningful Games panel discussion - bmfc1 introduced G-Fafif's Q&A with Adam Rubin - Wally Backman was in the house - For me the highlight of the event was the presentation of the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to The Glider himself, Ed Charles. Ed seemed truly touched by the presentation, and his acceptance speech was entertaining and touching. The QBC is still an evolving event, and still needs some tweaking in the future. But what it got right was wonderful.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2015 07:46 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Nice shots!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 11 2015 09:06 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I missed the first 2 hours but heard Wally was very revealing and to many looked like a great managerial candidate. Very big on Flores, very down on Puello, probably too so-so on Plawecki to benefit his trade value. Rubey's interview was pretty astonishing, he basically devotes his life to the beat -- noticed he was not wearing a wedding band. Goes to Binghamton Mets games on his days off so as to establish rapport with players + have an access advantage when they arrive. My bit was fun inasmuch as being asked to fill 2 minutes got me to thinking about having something to say: I looked into what was going on with the uni-number distributions -- i.e.: multiple first-time issues, primarily of high digits -- and came up with a theory that mirrors evolution of the game itself. Deets on the neglected web site. mbtn.net I also revealed that Jacob deGrom is 2 hits away from becoming the all-time leader in hits by a guy wearing 48. Realized I'm a "small wall" guy. Still not sure whether $35 is the right price for that kind of thing, particularly if there's interest in drawing the non-hardcore/geek element of the base.

Ceetar Jan 11 2015 09:17 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

well..is there anything that would draw the non-geek/non-hardcore/non-signature-hunting crowd to Citi Field in January anyway? A football Saturday at that? I mean, more than "Cheese Tasting With Matt Harvey"

themetfairy Jan 11 2015 09:21 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Thanks Kase :) Unless the QBC is ready to move to a larger venue, I wouldn't worry about trying to attract too many more people. The panel room with the decent acoustics is too small to accommodate the crowds they already have, and the larger room has horrible acoustics (and don't get me started on the lighting, which made the photography uber challenging). Like I said above, what the QBC got right was great. But there's definitely room for improvement, especially if they are looking to expand.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2015 09:24 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

It would be nice if the Mets take on most or all of the costs of putting on such a thing. Would be nicer if they held it in one of the stadium clubs. But that's a discussion for another day.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jan 11 2015 09:26 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

We've been through this discussion before, and not to take away from anyone's hard work, but $35 is just sort of a 'sticker-shock' kind of cost for what essentially is a cover charge for an afternoon in a sports bar. I know there expenses involved and the organizers are probably getting killed on it but that's just sort of my opinion. If I weren't a participant I'd have a hard time psychologically justifying that purchase.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2015 09:43 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: We've been through this discussion before, and not to take away from anyone's hard work, but $35 is just sort of a 'sticker-shock' kind of cost for what essentially is a cover charge for an afternoon in a sports bar. I know there expenses involved and the organizers are probably getting killed on it but that's just sort of my opinion. If I weren't a participant I'd have a hard time psychologically justifying that purchase. I KNOW about half of the panelists personally, and even if I hadn't had a kids' party for YoungerPooper, I would've had to go to the mattresses with BetterHalfer over this sort of expense for this sort of thing. (We're a little light in the pocket, but still.)

bmfc1 Jan 11 2015 10:01 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

To me, the QBC is worth the $35 + the round-trip on Amtrak because I get to see many of you, meet Josh Lewin, Adam Rubin, shake hands with Mookie and Ed Charles, and talk Mets all day. I guess if I lived in New York I'd be less enthused but I don't get to talk with many Mets fans in DC so I loved the experience. As the themetfairy said, the main "breakout" room is too small so I didn't attend Mookie's presentation. I went to the "Mets executives" talk so I could get a seat in advance of Wally. These Mets Executives were more concerned with the Kids Club, concerts and tee shirts than getting a shortstop. Hearing their enthusiasm about the concert series and why it was moved to Saturdays was interesting until I read that the Athletics acquired Ben Zobrist. I'd rather have Ben Zobrist in Flushing than Steve Miller. We were told that they are already planning for 30th anniversary events around the 1986 Mets. Wally was great. JCL summarized it nicely. We learned that the Mets are trying to resign Dana Eveland (BREAKING!). G-Fafif asked Adam Rubin many good questions and Adam was open (the Mets wanted him to leak that they were concerned about Ike going out drinking with Justin Turner and Matt Harvey--he wrote about it without mentioning his cohorts so not to hurt his relationships with Turner and Harvey). He said that ESPN has one Mets writer while having two MFY writers. The panel on Uniforms was wonderful. I don't care THAT much about the subject but it was fun and Paul Lukas kept it lively. JCL was sadly underutilized but added good data. G-Fafif's intro of Ed Charles was beautiful. I'm hoping that the Mets let us inside CF next year. (300 Mets fans in an adjoining restaurant and the team store was closed--stupid!)

Ceetar Jan 11 2015 10:21 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

bmfc1 wrote: I'm hoping that the Mets let us inside CF next year. (300 Mets fans in an adjoining restaurant and the team store was closed--stupid!) Well, you might be able to hold your breath on that one. Feels like it might be a possibility. And yeah, the Acoustics, even with the better setup, weren't great. McFadden's just isn't set up for that and the ambient noise and high ceilings just seem to suck it up. And the light/glare. yikes. so many windows. But I hate McFaddens. I wish they could've somehow put it somewhere with a view of the field. I'd almost say ditch the CF entrance and the whole Mo's Zone and turn that area into a bar/group area. I don't know the details of the workings of the Mets Executives, but I feel like this was one of those necessary evils type thing. It's obviously just talking heads and a sales pitch. Anyway, post up any other complaints or ideas and I'll mention them. Unless it's about the bathroom guy/gal in the back bathroom. We can't figure out why McFaddens feels that's necessary.

themetfairy Jan 11 2015 10:30 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

My QBC Festivus list - The food options were better this year, but still not great. When you have several hundred people at an event for seven hours, having a couple of salad/sandwich/non-fried food options would be nice. Speaking of options, OMG - does nobody refill McFadden's beer supply over the winter? I have finally gotten into wheat beers, and I had to go back to Coor's Light yesterday. Over breakfast today, D-Dad suggested that the doors open at 10:00. Have coffee and danish available for purchase, let people show up leisurely to mingle, peruse the merch, etc. Then have programming from 12-5. Then maybe still keep the place open another hour or so for more mingling, another beer or two, etc. That way people wouldn't feel quite as rushed nor would they burn out and leave before the end (it was a shame that more people weren't around at the end to hear Ed Charles, who was so incredibly poignant).

bmfc1 Jan 11 2015 10:41 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

The whole crowd should have been there for Ed Charles and G-Fafif. Perhaps have no sessions when Mr. Met arrives so everyone can see him and sing "Take Me Out To The Game" together and then the "Gil Hodges Spirit Award" can be bestowed in front of all of the attendees.

Ceetar Jan 11 2015 10:43 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

themetfairy wrote: My QBC Festivus list - The food options were better this year, but still not great. When you have several hundred people at an event for seven hours, having a couple of salad/sandwich/non-fried food options would be nice. Speaking of options, OMG - does nobody refill McFadden's beer supply over the winter? I have finally gotten into wheat beers, and I had to go back to Coor's Light yesterday. Over breakfast today, D-Dad suggested that the doors open at 10:00. Have coffee and danish available for purchase, let people show up leisurely to mingle, peruse the merch, etc. Then have programming from 12-5. Then maybe still keep the place open another hour or so for more mingling, another beer or two, etc. That way people wouldn't feel quite as rushed nor would they burn out and leave before the end (it was a shame that more people weren't around at the end to hear Ed Charles, who was so incredibly poignant). no, I don't think anyone refills, or cleans the lines, for McFaddens over the winter. This wasn't quite as bad as last year, but it's pretty clear they don't clean between The7Line Calendar party in December and the QBC. (or probably, after the end of the season) I do like the mingling idea. I think there's a large subset of people mainly there for autographs/players. But if you had a free time in the beginning with trivia and the mascots walking around and looking at the vendors..that'd probably be good. I did notice it clear out a bit both years after those. Most of those are limitations of McFaddens (food, etc) that will be revisited. There's a certain cost level associated with renting a place that's not closed for the winter, uncleaned sports bar. I wonder if the Gil Hodges award should be the kickoff and not the finale.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2015 10:56 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Ceetar wrote: I wonder if the Gil Hodges award should be the kickoff and not the finale. Midday/mid afternoon peak, mebbe. (Say, between morning mingle/panels and afternoon signings?)

bmfc1 Jan 11 2015 11:33 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Mr. Met shows up around 3. Do it then. G-Fafif, Mr. Met and the Honoree on stage together.

G-Fafif Jan 11 2015 12:18 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Like Travis d'Arnaud or Juan Lagares, QBC was much improved but far from fully polished in its second year. I don't know how the price is arrived at but I know there's much thought devoted to creating a program that's worth it (Mookie and Wally, great guys that they are, don't do it purely out of love for the fans). While intermittently throughout the day I thought this or that person I know should be here, he/she would really enjoy it, I don't think it needed to be more crowded, exactly. Except at the end of the day when the darkened sky seemed to signal to people that it was time to leave. Scheduling is an art, not a science (just like merchandising or whatever topic I first heard that cliche attached to from). The art needs work, but so do most second-year propositions. The parts I partook in were wonderful. The parts I didn't, it occurred to me, would have made for a pretty good day, too. The "so much to do" stuff meshes blessing with curse. At least two panels I intended to attend got away from me because I was having a swell time chatting. As noted, Rubin was amazingly candid without being catty. And I can't say enough about the Glider, who performed like the World Champion he's been for 45 years. It really was the best Mets day of the winter, up to and including the day they lure Dana Eveland back into the fold.

SteveJRogers Jan 11 2015 12:52 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Ceetar wrote: bmfc1 wrote: I'm hoping that the Mets let us inside CF next year. (300 Mets fans in an adjoining restaurant and the team store was closed--stupid!) Well, you might be able to hold your breath on that one. Feels like it might be a possibility. And yeah, the Acoustics, even with the better setup, weren't great. McFadden's just isn't set up for that and the ambient noise and high ceilings just seem to suck it up. And the light/glare. yikes. so many windows. But I hate McFaddens. I wish they could've somehow put it somewhere with a view of the field. I'd almost say ditch the CF entrance and the whole Mo's Zone and turn that area into a bar/group area. I don't know the details of the workings of the Mets Executives, but I feel like this was one of those necessary evils type thing. It's obviously just talking heads and a sales pitch. Anyway, post up any other complaints or ideas and I'll mention them. Unless it's about the bathroom guy/gal in the back bathroom. We can't figure out why McFaddens feels that's necessary. I hate to say this considering the crap I get from a certain admin around here, but this is the kind of thing that screams to be held at a Rusty's in mid-town Manhattan-ish. Maybe get a hold of Foley's for next year, or a similar big bar that has Met friendly owners?

G-Fafif Jan 11 2015 01:23 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

SteveJRogers wrote: I hate to say this considering the crap I get from a certain admin around here, but this is the kind of thing that screams to be held at a Rusty's in mid-town Manhattan-ish. At which point it stops being the Queens Baseball Convention. Shea (you know what I mean) is the right spot unless you're going to go Javits Center-size. All Mets fans know where it is, it's accessible by multiple forms of transit; it has, for the occasion, free parking, celebrities flying in from all across America are a short ride away from LaGuardia.

Edgy MD Jan 11 2015 02:14 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: My bit was fun inasmuch as being asked to fill 2 minutes got me to thinking about having something to say: I looked into what was going on with the uni-number distributions -- i.e.: multiple first-time issues, primarily of high digits -- and came up with a theory that mirrors evolution of the game itself. Deets on the neglected web site. mbtn.net I liked that essay, and it's good to see the action pick up at mbtn. (You've got a typo in the word "traditional" in the third-to-last paragraph.)

SteveJRogers Jan 11 2015 02:16 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

G-Fafif wrote: SteveJRogers wrote: I hate to say this considering the crap I get from a certain admin around here, but this is the kind of thing that screams to be held at a Rusty's in mid-town Manhattan-ish. At which point it stops being the Queens Baseball Convention. Shea (you know what I mean) is the right spot unless you're going to go Javits Center-size. All Mets fans know where it is, it's accessible by multiple forms of transit; it has, for the occasion, free parking, celebrities flying in from all across America are a short ride away from LaGuardia. To shea ;)

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2015 02:28 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Ceetar wrote: Unless it's about the bathroom guy/gal in the back bathroom. We can't figure out why McFaddens feels that's necessary. That was kinda creepy last year, forgot about that.

Ceetar Jan 11 2015 03:33 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

d'Kong76 wrote: Ceetar wrote: Unless it's about the bathroom guy/gal in the back bathroom. We can't figure out why McFaddens feels that's necessary. That was kinda creepy last year, forgot about that. I don't go to McFaddens during the season (At least I don't pee there?) but I think they have an attendant there too. McFadden's doesn't know if it's playing classy bar and grill or dive bar for angry sports fans.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2015 03:55 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

If your restaurant name or description includes the phrase "bar and grill," it shouldn't have a bathroom attendant. (Well, not a paid one, anyway)

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2015 03:57 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

People watching me pee, rinse my hands, and then offer me a paper towel for a buck will always be creepy to me. Five-star joint or a dump like McF's.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jan 11 2015 04:35 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Then who the hell's going to tuck and fold my formal pee bib or dispense my anal mints on my next Luger's visit-- you, buddy?

G-Fafif Jan 11 2015 04:35 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

I've never gotten the bathroom attendant thing anywhere let alone McFadden's, but I will say this for the gentleman on shall we say duty yesterday. He was wearing a ballcap with an X on it: Cuban Giants. So I asked him if he's really a baseball fan. He started to tell me about the cap with some enthusiasm. Well, I said, we've got Ed Charles outside, about to get an award, c'mon out and watch, why don't ya? And he did. He took a bunch of pictures and was as into it as anybody, at least until his phone rang and he ducked out.

d'Kong76 Jan 11 2015 05:38 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Cool side story

Edgy MD Jan 11 2015 06:35 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

That's a great story.

G-Fafif Jan 12 2015 10:37 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Full report from QBC, wherein I claim to have visited extensively with Rogers Hornsby.

G-Fafif Jan 14 2015 05:00 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Full audio of Ed Charles accepting the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award. Intensely recommended.

themetfairy Jan 17 2015 11:04 AM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

G-Fafif wrote: Full audio of Ed Charles accepting the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award. Intensely recommended. Required listening for all! G-Fafif's beautiful introduction and Ed's heartfelt acceptance are mesmerizing and moving. This is the iconic image which G-Fafif mentions towards the end of his introduction -

G-Fafif Jan 17 2015 02:10 PM Re: QBC15 (Split from 2014 WS)

Thanks Fairy. One more round of reflections on getting to share a moment with the Gilder here, complete with introductory text and embedded audio of Ed's talk.