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Going to the Game 2021

LWFS Mar 19 2021 04:55 PM

So, with all this talk of opening, and the floodgates apparently opening on vaccine access... is anyone tempting fate? Anyone besides us, I mean. I cashed in part of my ticket credit from last year, and got field-level tickets for the Friday night Phils game on 6/25, right after school ends and just before we take YoungerPooper to summer sleepaway camp (!) on Sunday. Depending on whether we can follow through on vaccine plans before Easter, we may pony up for something a little earlier, too.

Fman99 Mar 19 2021 09:24 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

We only go once per year -- and almost always a weekday matinee during the summer months. And there are usually tons of extra seats available at those games, so I'm hopeful that Fboy and I (and perhaps Fgirl) can attend either Thurs July 29 12:10 PM Bravos @ Mets or Thurs Aug 12 12:10 Nats @ Mets.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 19 2021 09:26 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Tuesday Night Mets Club looking like it's going to get shut out. We have tix but bought a la carte and so are on the end of the line. That said, if capacity rises Tuesday is a good day to have tickets. At any rate rolling over credit till next year I guess, once again. My plan this year was to bike to and from, avoid the subway. Can get there in 17 minutes

Ceetar Mar 20 2021 04:17 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I'm tempted to do Opening Day but technically the wife would have to quarantine/WFH if i attend an event with 8k people. Taking the whole family, including the 6 and 4 year old unable to be vaccinated children, probably depends on the outbreak status this summer. Hopefully her company adjusts their protocols to allow vaccinated people to do things like this and I'll at least attend a game or two solo some weekday night or something. It all feels so ..foreign right now. Like I can't imagine just wandering into Citi Field on a whim some random night.

kcmets Mar 20 2021 07:29 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I can't imagine attending a game this year.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 21 2021 08:31 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I biked past CF yesterday and was tempted to join a pretty short line of vaccine-receivers at McFaddens. I'm still ineligible of course and need an appt but but figured if the guys were in the right mood they'd have let me right in. The security parking attendant booth on 126th "Seaver Way" still has a composite photo of guys who get access anytime including the Wilpons. I didn't see this myself but been told they are renaming a bunch of clubs inside including one of them turning into the Piazza Grill Sponsored By Some Premium Vodka Brand

Edgy MD Mar 21 2021 08:35 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Mike has always been just a little bit off in his branding.

G-Fafif Mar 21 2021 10:11 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Piazza owns the vodka brand in question, though not in the same sense he owned Roger Clemens's despicable ass.

Johnny Lunchbucket Mar 26 2021 03:36 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I got an email from the Mets. They are "reopening" the ticket gates on April 1 to single-game buyers to re-buy tickets for games in April. Not sure what seats will be available or the prices. But capacity will be 20%. My "ticket wallet" still shows games after May 1 but April is gone. The Tuesday Night Club had tix for only 1 game, with both of having been vaxxed by then we'll try.

ashie62 Mar 26 2021 03:42 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I wonder how many stadium seating areas will be open. At 20% everyone gets to sit close I would think.

Ceetar Mar 26 2021 04:49 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I got an email from the Mets. They are "reopening" the ticket gates on April 1 to single-game buyers to re-buy tickets for games in April. Not sure what seats will be available or the prices. But capacity will be 20%. My "ticket wallet" still shows games after May 1 but April is gone. The Tuesday Night Club had tix for only 1 game, with both of having been vaxxed by then we'll try. they keep emailing me but when I click through there's "information shortly" as it's been for a week+. I assumed they'd sell the original ticket holders/plans/etc first but i'd be nice to know what the plan was if they're going to keep spamming me.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 01 2021 12:52 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Got our "pod" for the Aril 27 game vs. Boston! $25 per ticket "service" charge!!

nymr83 Apr 01 2021 01:49 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

=ashie62 post_id=58738 time=1616794966 user_id=90] I wonder how many stadium seating areas will be open. At 20% everyone gets to sit close I would think.

Isn't the whole idea of 20% to spread everyone out?

Chad ochoseis Apr 01 2021 02:47 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

=ashie62 post_id=58738 time=1616794966 user_id=90] I wonder how many stadium seating areas will be open. At 20% everyone gets to sit close I would think.

That would defeat the purpose of social distancing, no?



My GF is moving to Astoria later this month for at least a few months. I'm getting my second vax a week from tomorrow and I figure to be spending a lot of the spring and summer in or around LaGuardia. I'll try to conquer my pathological fear of heights and join the Tuesday Night Club for a couple of games in the 500 section.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 01 2021 02:51 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

That'd be awesome

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2021 12:20 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Heads up. Mets ticks for rejiggered, reduced capacity games in may are on sale now. Tuesday Night Club replenished its games vs. Baltimore 5/11 and the Rockies 5/25

Ceetar Apr 29 2021 01:10 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: Heads up. Mets ticks for rejiggered, reduced capacity games in may are on sale now. Tuesday Night Club replenished its games vs. Baltimore 5/11 and the Rockies 5/25 wait now? they told me tomorrow at 10.

Johnny Lunchbucket Apr 29 2021 01:15 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I got a call from the Mets the other day and the guy told me 2 pm. It might only be to exchange the tickets if you've already bought them, as we had

Ceetar Apr 29 2021 01:19 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: I got a call from the Mets the other day and the guy told me 2 pm. It might only be to exchange the tickets if you've already bought them, as we had makes sense. they like to parcel out things slowly to game the system. Doesn't matter, Probably still better for me to buy last minute.

A Boy Named Seo Jun 18 2021 03:16 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. I've still only been to Citi a couple times. What's yall's fav spot for the money? And if any of you skip work that day, LMK.

LWFS Jun 18 2021 03:24 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. I've still only been to Citi a couple times. What's yall's fav spot for the money? And if any of you skip work that day, LMK. We've enjoyed the RF corner (foul-pole-to-bullpen-adjacent) immensely of late. Close to the field, bleacher-y atmosphere, not too far from the CF food/rec area, and the RF food stuff (Sweet Chick, the Alonso burger, rice balls) is right behind you for easy in-games refills/snacking. There's also nothing wrong with buying whatever gets you in cheaply, and hanging in the concourse/on the Shea Bridge for most of the game (with the same benefits as listed above).

kcmets Jun 18 2021 05:39 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. Ting tang walla walla bing bang! With almost 40 days notice, this screams out for us to meet up in person as a forum for the first time in many many years. Love the Thursday day camper matinee games.

A Boy Named Seo Jun 18 2021 06:43 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. I've still only been to Citi a couple times. What's yall's fav spot for the money? And if any of you skip work that day, LMK. We've enjoyed the RF corner (foul-pole-to-bullpen-adjacent) immensely of late. Close to the field, bleacher-y atmosphere, not too far from the CF food/rec area, and the RF food stuff (Sweet Chick, the Alonso burger, rice balls) is right behind you for easy in-games refills/snacking. There's also nothing wrong with buying whatever gets you in cheaply, and hanging in the concourse/on the Shea Bridge for most of the game (with the same benefits as listed above). Hanging on the concourse is where I bumped into bmfc1 a couple years ago. It was kinda like, "] A Boy Named Seo wrote: Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. Ting tang walla walla bing bang! With almost 40 days notice, this screams out for us to meet up in person as a forum for the first time in many many years. Love the Thursday day camper matinee games.

I would love to be an excuse for you all to play hookie. DO IT, FRIENDS!

Fman99 Jun 18 2021 09:07 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Man, sadly, we are not available to join you as the Fmanfamily will all be on a week long vacay in the Adirondacks that week. Fboy and I will be at the Thursday 8/12 noon-ish matinee, Excelsior box, first base line, in case anyone does want to meet up for a meetup.

G-Fafif Jun 24 2021 11:56 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Having gone to the game 2021.

Chad ochoseis Jun 25 2021 06:00 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

A Boy Named Seo wrote: Me and muh lady friend are going to the game. The Thursday, July 29th matinee to be precise. Ting tang walla walla bing bang! With almost 40 days notice, this screams out for us to meet up in person as a forum for the first time in many many years. Love the Thursday day camper matinee games. I would love to be an excuse for you all to play hookie. DO IT, FRIENDS!

Some chance I'll be in town also. I've got vacation 7/29-8/3. If the Canadian border opens, I'll be in Montreal. If not, I'll be at the game.



Going to Astoria for July 4 weekend to help my GF furnish her apartment. I won't be able to make a game, but my flight home from LaGuardia is Tuesday night at 9. If the Tuesday Night Club is around, maybe I'll stop by McFadden's for dinner and a pre-flight beer.

kcmets Jun 25 2021 08:02 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

McFaddens's is gone and so is the Mikkeller Brewery that followed in another spot. No idea what's going on in those spaces. Lazily asking, anyone know?

Chad ochoseis Jun 25 2021 09:16 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

=kcmets post_id=69232 time=1624672931 user_id=53] McFaddens's is gone

Jeez. I leave town for a few years and it all goes to hell.

kcmets Jun 26 2021 03:08 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Maybe what I saw the other day about McF's closing was old news. Looks like it's open during baseball season again according to web-site - McFadden's Citifield.

Ceetar Jun 26 2021 06:13 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

no, it's closed. was a dump anyway. The Wilpons are squatting in the Mikkeller space I think, with the Ebbs brewery and/or related seltzer brands. But the bar is definitely not open.

bmfc1 Jun 27 2021 10:44 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I will be at Monday's game in Washington, section 117.

stevejrogers Jun 28 2021 04:57 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Maybe what I saw the other day about McF's closing was old news. Looks like it's open during baseball season again according to web-site - McFadden's Citifield. Doesn't look like the site was updated at all in a long time. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and it links to getting 2019 “Met's” tickets.

kcmets Jun 29 2021 12:29 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Right!

A Boy Named Seo Jul 07 2021 03:24 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

We'll be in section 106 that day. If any of yall are in the house and wanna say hi, HMU.

kcmets Jul 26 2021 06:53 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I forgot about this until this afternoon. I never got a ticket but may still. If I do on Wednesday I'll PM you my cell coordinates so we can have a pop or two.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 27 2021 08:15 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

That'd be great, KC. I like pops. Lemme know if ya do.

Chad ochoseis Jul 28 2021 03:50 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I'm on vacation, I'm in Astoria, and I've got a free afternoon tomorrow, so I'm going to join the campers. I haven't bought a ticket yet, but I'll probably be in what I still want to call the Pepsi Porch. And, hey, scrolling back I see that's the day Seo and lady will be there. JG, sending you a text if I still have your number in my phone.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 28 2021 04:49 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Yayyyyyyyyyy

kcmets Jul 28 2021 06:47 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Got a soda porch ticket. Glad I didn't wait until morning. Between getting logged on to check out and then having to reset password and then downloading an app that will display my ticket it took 25 minutes. Progress!!

kcmets Aug 02 2021 10:17 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Almost forgot, a picture of us three stooges last Thursday... https://thecranepool.net/images/Citi072921a.png>

Fman99 Aug 02 2021 10:37 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Very nice. Too bad the Metsies could not cooperate with a W that day.

Ceetar Aug 02 2021 11:10 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

cough cough, whatcha drinking?

kcmets Aug 02 2021 11:53 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Raspberry wine coolers! Splendidly refreshing... I IPA'd, Dogfish and Hop Valley Something Stash. The HV was better, but less available at the kiosks in our neighborhood.

cal sharpie Aug 02 2021 01:15 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I was at yesterday's game. The only other game I've been to is the one vs. the Padres where we coughed up the lead with Tatis Jr hitting a grand slam followed by a homer by Machado. I need to change something up before the next time I go.

Fman99 Aug 09 2021 06:08 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Fboy and I will be at the matinee this Thursday, somewhere on the first base side of the field in the 200 level. If you're going to be there please get in touch with me over whatever method you like best (CPF message, tweet, text etc.) so we can raise plastic cups together in celebration of Metly things.

Johnny Lunchbucket Aug 09 2021 06:31 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Fboy and I will be at the matinee this Thursday, somewhere on the first base side of the field in the 200 level. If you're going to be there please get in touch with me over whatever method you like best (CPF message, tweet, text etc.) so we can raise plastic cups together in celebration of Metly things. I "owe" Lunchpail a game when we got rained out a few weeks ago. Will look into a ticket exchange. Meantime, the Tuesday Night Mets Club reassembles tomorrow in 434 (left field lower Prom. 1st row!

G-Fafif Aug 09 2021 09:39 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Greetings from 311 Tuesday night!

kcmets Aug 09 2021 10:05 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I floated the idea of going on Thursday past the boss last night. She was like, "you just said two hours ago they suck." I was like, "yeah, uh..." PointsBet has the odds at 50/50 according to multiple sources. Must be in NJ to play.

Fman99 Aug 09 2021 12:26 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I floated the idea of going on Thursday past the boss last night. She was like, "you just said two hours ago they suck." I was like, "yeah, uh..." PointsBet has the odds at 50/50 according to multiple sources. Must be in NJ to play. Excellent hopefully I can link up with you and/or JCL while we're there.

kcmets Aug 09 2021 01:11 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Sounds good, I'll text Wed night either way.

TransMonk Sep 23 2021 07:03 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Headed to Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday. It look like I'll have a pretty good chance of seeing the Brewers clinch the NL Central.

Frayed Knot Sep 23 2021 09:42 AM Re: Going to the Game 2021

Hell, we've brought the BoSox, Cards, Phils, Giants, and Dodgers (but not the Yanx) closer to securing spots recently. It was only a matter of time until we'd get around to officially putting one over the top.

Fman99 Sep 23 2021 12:12 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

=TransMonk post_id=78421 time=1632402215 user_id=71] Headed to Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday. It look like I'll have a pretty good chance of seeing the Brewers clinch the NL Central.

I would not want to go watch some other team win something important against my team in their park. Fuck that !

G-Fafif Sep 23 2021 01:48 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

=Fman99 post_id=78453 time=1632420778 user_id=86] =TransMonk post_id=78421 time=1632402215 user_id=71] Headed to Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday. It look like I'll have a pretty good chance of seeing the Brewers clinch the NL Central.

I would not want to go watch some other team win something important against my team in their park. Fuck that !


Yes, try not to enjoy being a baseball fan at a baseball game rooting for your favorite baseball team on their lone annual visit near where you live.

TransMonk Sep 23 2021 08:46 PM Re: Going to the Game 2021

I got the tickets in the spring thinking these could be meaningful games for both teams...with the plan that I would go even if they weren't. I still enjoy going to the park and wearing orange and blue. Plus, these Milwaukee games have become somewhat of an annual pilgrimage for a group of my friends and I to attend a game together. We didn't get to go last season and since they're Brewers fans, I'd be alright with them seeing some history.