March 30: Opening Day Eve Event

by Matthew on Mar 30, 2008 2:08 PM PDT

Alright, this is going to happen. It will be held in downtown Seattle at my place. We have a lounge area with a big screen TV, room for enough people, a kitchen and a patio area with a grill. The address is [no longer needed] and being Sunday, there will be free street parking of which there is an abundance of along [your mom] There are also plenty of paid lots if you choose to be dumb.

If you want to attend: I'll ask you to RSVP here in this thread. It's a controlled entry so don't think you can just show up without warning. Also, I own several firearms and was trained in martial arts by Chuck Norris.

I will also ask you to bring something. Beer, liquor, food, paper plates, something. And please list that here as well so we can avoid 10 people bringing chips and no one bringing salsa. Again note that there is a grill handy so burger patties, brats, hot dogs, steaks, BBQ chicken, tofu-based products whatever. Bring stuff you want to consume and we'll all end up happy.

The area is ours (read: mine) from 3-midnight. First pitch for the Braves-Nationals is 5:05pm.

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In

before Matthew makes a list of people to kung-fu into oblivion.

I'm Gomez and I write about many things.

by Gomez on Mar 15, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions

Also

I will bring Pyramid Hefeweizen and Bombay Gin unless there are rampant objections.

I'm Gomez and I write about many things.

by Gomez on Mar 15, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I have received so many good suggestions

for restaurants and beer that I've wanted to meet and repay you all for. I'll bring a jug of Dead Guy. Maybe two if there's a lack of people who bring beer.

Refuse to progress!!

by Double06 on Mar 15, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions

Now I can't be sure

but I'm guessing beer is the last thing of which there will be a shortage at any given LL event.

by Jeff Sullivan on Mar 15, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions

shortage is relative.

by Matthew on Mar 15, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions

For example

The Angels don't consider Reggie Willits a shortage.

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by Gomez on Mar 15, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I figure beer is the first thing to go.

Refuse to progress!!

by Double06 on Mar 15, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Would girls be the first thing?

by Robert on Mar 16, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Unless wwbaker3's around

by Graham MacAree on Mar 16, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm there

Would people maybe want some dessert type stuff? I could bring cookies or whatever? Or beer. Beer is good.

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by Sportszilla on Mar 15, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions

I can pick up a box of store baked

chocolate chip cookies

so put me down for that and a 12 pack of either Fat Tire or Kokanee

by Corco on Mar 20, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

You know I'm there

I'm ready for some baseball!

Damn, nailing this girl last night was like nailing a kid...oops, too much info, please don't call Chris Hansen at Dateline NBC (me, early Feb 08)

by wwbaker3 on Mar 15, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions

In + Laura

Obviously beer's my first idea for what to bring, but it's looking like that's going to be covered. Chips, dip, and pizza sound good?

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by Katal LM on Mar 15, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions

pizza is a good call

by Matthew on Mar 15, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions

In.

I'll bring some beer and maybe some burger or something.

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 15, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

I think I can do it

I'll bring something tofu-related. Like a futon.

by johnbai on Mar 15, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions

or a tonfa

by johnbai on Mar 17, 2008 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions

or a UFO

by johnbai on Mar 20, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Who's bring the ladies?

I think I'm on the wrong forum...

Damn, nailing this girl last night was like nailing a kid...oops, too much info, please don't call Chris Hansen at Dateline NBC (me, early Feb 08)

by wwbaker3 on Mar 15, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions

In, I'll bring a 12er of some good beer

by Corco on Mar 15, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions

and some food item as it looks necessary

by Corco on Mar 15, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I will do my best to be there.

My guess is I will be arriving after 6pm with a good buzz already going.

I will bring some beers because you can never have enough beer. I may have to bring some real food too. Maybe a casserole or some fried rice.

by Sec 108 on Mar 16, 2008 5:25 AM PDT reply actions

I am definitely in.

I will be there around 6PM.

The user formerly known as Sec 108.

by Sec 108 on Mar 28, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I will be bringing beer and some comfort food made by my wife.

The user formerly known as Sec 108.

by Sec 108 on Mar 28, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

My wife is sounding like she wants to bail on Felix Day

So I may be packing one ticket for face value of $22.

The user formerly known as Sec 108.

by Sec 108 on Mar 29, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Man, this might be worth the drive.

It's tough because it's a Sunday. Put me down +1 for a maybe.

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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Mar 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions

I will bring

Some delicious hamburger meat

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by Sportszilla on Mar 20, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions

I may need to bring bratwurst

Don't quote me on that, though.

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by Gomez on Mar 20, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

I will be...

at the game, if that counts.

by ppl4life on Mar 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

Sounds like a blast!

Thanks for volunteering to host and pulling it all together, Matt.

Given that I live on the Eastside and it's a Sunday I'll also have to sign up as a tentative yes, but I will definitely do my best to be there. If I can make it out, I'll bring peanuts and cracker jacks. Some beer or soda as well, depending on what I'm in the mood for.

Cheers, bitches!
--Brendan/thejew4u

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." ~Rogers Hornsby

by thejew4u on Mar 21, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions

hmmm...

I have the weird craving for hot dogs (no immature jokes please). I'll bring a dozen or so and some delicious local brew. Any requests? I live a few blocks from BottleWorks! :) :) :)

Who's worry? I'm not.

by wwbaker3 on Mar 22, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

That's strange

I have an insatiable appetite for sausage.

"You know, as that was coming out of my mouth, I knew that it was wrong."

by JI on Mar 25, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

just whipe the fanshot off your face when you're done.

by brayden04 on Mar 28, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there at 6:30

I can bring whatever is needed of me. If nothing else Brett or Eric can let me know what is needed and I can stop by a store on the way.

by Robert on Mar 22, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Hey carpoolers

would anyone be willing to give me ride down to Matthew's crib?

I'm up in Capitol Hill... not too far from Matthew's, but a pain to walk.

by johnbai on Mar 24, 2008 11:33 PM PDT reply actions

Worse comes to worse I can come get you.

Keep me posted if none of the carpoolers can get you.

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 25, 2008 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Thanks Brett

I'll call you on the day.
What time do you think you're heading over there?

by johnbai on Mar 25, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably 2:30 or so.

So knowing me, I'll leave at 2:45 if I expect to leave at 2:30.

It should take about a half hour to get down there for me, so that's the best time.

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 25, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I've got to back out.

I'm not going to have a car in time to make it up there.

But we've gotta start planning a LL softball game. I'm eager to smack some balls around with a cylindrical object.

I reject your reality and substitute my own!

by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Mar 25, 2008 11:50 AM PDT reply actions

MUST... NOT... STOOP... TO... JUVENILE HUMOR...

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by Gomez on Mar 25, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

TUNA!

"You know, as that was coming out of my mouth, I knew that it was wrong."

by JI on Mar 25, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Speaking of this,

where is everyone sitting opening day? I'm in the 300's somewhere, but I didn't buy the tickets so I have no idea where I am exactly.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 26, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions

CF bleachers..but likely to stand around in the CF 'beer garden' that isn't a beer garden..or stand above the bullpen

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Mar 26, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I think I'm in 346

Obviously my tickets were bought late.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

If you do show up to your bleachers

what section will you be in exactly? I'm 191.

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by Katal LM on Mar 26, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions

193, row 5

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Mar 26, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

108, row 27

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 26, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

If I remember and wander, I'll "holler"

You're probably the most recognizable since you've got photos of yourself from all the LL events.

...and now I'm here

by CapSea on Mar 26, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

108, row 23

The user formerly known as Sec 108.

by Sec 108 on Mar 29, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Somewhere in the 100s on the 3B side

far back.

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by Mariner John on Mar 26, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Revoke my street cred

Turns out I won't be going.

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by Gomez on Mar 26, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

This is blasphemy.

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by BrettJMiller on Mar 27, 2008 1:38 AM PDT up reply actions

If only I were in WA...

by Fett42 on Mar 28, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed

this is the kind of stuff that makes being out of state no fun.

The poster formerly known as Matt.

by bluemax on Mar 28, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Graham could just move to Victoria.

Victoria wishes it were England anyway, so there wouldn't be much change.

by Llewdor on Mar 28, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know if they still do

but back when I was in college, Victoria's tourist slogan, at least for those of us in Washington, was "Victoria - More English Than England!".

I immediately wanted to go up there, get really drunk, and get in random fights.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 28, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions

As you might expect

it's actually like Victorian England. They don't even treat their sewage.

by Llewdor on Mar 28, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

We will toast Fett, Brayden and Graham

by Gomez on Mar 28, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Got the Kokanee

I hope it lasts until Sunday haha

by Corco on Mar 28, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions

Alright, we're one day away

So I'll pose the question: given the list above, is there anything here anybody believes we're missing? If it's within reason, I may see about trying to cover what needed items I can. I'm not moneybags or anything, and I'm already looking at bringing $30-40 worth of goods, but I figured we should get an idea of what else we could use if nobody else is bringing it, and if anyone coming could bring one or more of those things.

by Gomez on Mar 29, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions