January 9th, USSM Event
by Jeff Sullivan on Dec 21, 2009 11:03 AM PST
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PrintUPDATE: 12/21 - We got a bigger venue. 250 more tickets up for sale. Here's the sale link.
Go ahead and plan on being there. Here's Dave's announcement of the event - Saturday, January 9th, Seattle Central Library, 1-5pm. It'll cost you $10 to get in - see Dave's post for details on how to get tickets (new process!) - but once you're through the door, you'll get four hours with some sexy bloggers and some less sexy but far more intelligent members of the Mariner front office. These events have always gone well. Even during the Bavasi days. But the last two in particular have been incredible, so this isn't something you'll want to miss. If nothing else, consider it $10 to kiss the feet of the guys who got Cliff Lee, and if you're lucky you'll get smarter by osmosis.
Only 275 seats, so act fast. Dilly-dallying isn't going to work to your benefit, as a sellout is a virtual certainty. You guys realize we're almost World Series contenders, right?
If you're planning on leaving a comment under this post announcing your disappointment that you won't be able to attend, thanks, that's super important and relevant to everyone. No, we're not going to have a webcam or a podcast.
(Note: these are considered USSM events because Dave does most of the work and most of the talking. As such, feel free to direct all your bitching his way. Not my fault!)
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How about I leave a comment saying I've ordered my ticket and fully plan to attend?
All Hail Zduriencik!
So just to let the rest of you know how quick this may sell out, I ordered my ticket about 15 minutes after Jeff put this post up
and I’m #42.
All Hail Zduriencik!
Yeah, it would appear so.
I’m still amazed at how much something like this has grown. At the first USSM/LL event, I don’t think there was more than 30-40 of us there at Cheney.
All Hail Zduriencik!
There were still only 40 people or so at the pizza thing on Capitol Hill.
It wasn’t until recently that these things really started to take off.
I’m going to have to get off this stupid school internet line and back to my apartment so I can get my ticket, and quick.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
That's the last one I was able to make until this one ...
I remember Derek did a little bit about who the Mariners might try to acquire at the trade deadline. This was in the offseason after the last 90+ win team. I semi-snarkily should be whether the Mariners would be buyers or sellers at the break.
I had them pegged as about a .500 team, and I was about the most pessimistic of the Mariners blogging corps at that time. As events showed, I had been wildly optimistic.
by Steve Nelson on Dec 17, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions
Frightening, isn't it?
Although I seem to also remember that as being the one where Dave was on a roll and Derek and Shaw had to step back and let him do his thing. Good fun had by all.
And then towards the end I got into some discussion with Dave as to whether Saunders was a prospect or not.
My how the times have changed…
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Dec 17, 2009 3:58 PM PST up reply actions
You're right!
My mistake.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Dec 17, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions
Probably a dumb question, but have you looked into the Seattle Center?
http://www.seattlecenter.com/booking/
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Dec 17, 2009 3:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Ignoring the warning in the post
Dammit this should have been 7 days earlier.
That's the plan
In fact I think pretty much all main LL/USSM mods will be there.
by Jeff Sullivan on Dec 17, 2009 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Even Mr. Brett?
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Dec 17, 2009 11:56 AM PST via mobile up reply actions
Where one could take the old "that blog that drinks a lot" moniker a bit too far?
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
I just bought tickets.
I’ll be driving down from Bellingham, if anyone wants to carpool to save gas, just let me know.
FYI
There are only about 100 tickets left.
Wow. Guess we need a throusand tickets next year.
And a bigger Venue.
A ticket is a ticket, I say.
I am curious, though.
Just keep your thumb over the the ticket #..and don't be late
I fucking hate you Mariners
Yeah I just bought one, then logged in here. I'm the proud owner of #00315, it didn't mention ticket number until after purchase.
So uh… can I get a refund on that if I can’t get in the door?
So the numbering is wrong..you're in!
I fucking hate you Mariners
Says Dave at USSM.
I fucking hate you Mariners
I don't have any money so I am sending you this drawing of a spider instead.
I value this drawing at $10 so I trust that my seat has been reserved.
Regards,
Librocrat
...and now I'm here
by CapSea on Dec 17, 2009 1:39 PM PST reply actions 9 recs
It'll go in a circle back to him eventually.
I fucking hate you Mariners
David Thorne is, in fact, the man.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Dec 17, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions
Holy cow it took almost a six weeks or so for the August 9th event to sell out.
This is a phenomenon. I wish I could be home for it.
What's up with the numbering?
Does that matter or not?
by insidetheparker on Dec 17, 2009 2:02 PM PST up reply actions
Nevermind
USS is working again and Dave said the numbering didn’t matter. Panic attack avoided.
by insidetheparker on Dec 17, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions
Three hours.
Jeepers.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Dec 17, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Email me
The earthlink address I have for you bounced.
by davidcameron on Dec 17, 2009 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
I'd probably pay at least $20
How often do you get to listen to people this high up talk? Something you can tell the grand kids.
by insidetheparker on Dec 17, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
So far it has been about twice a year that an event like this happens.
I image it will be July or August for the next meet and greet.
Ya...
I went to the event before the Tampa game last August. I’m just saying that an event of this caliber is rare. Worth much more than $10 fucking dollars
by insidetheparker on Dec 17, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions
I need to try this.
Christmas spending broke me.
Is there money porn available to arouse the dollars?
by Dave Clapper on Dec 17, 2009 3:30 PM PST up reply actions
Wouldn't a flat tax make them less excited?
And how do you clone Steve in the first place?
by Dave Clapper on Dec 17, 2009 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Something tells me you'll be able to get in anyway
by insidetheparker on Dec 17, 2009 2:20 PM PST up reply actions
Please read Jeff's post above.
It clearly states:
If you’re planning on leaving a comment under this post announcing your disappointment that you won’t be able to attend, thanks, that’s super important and relevant to everyone. No, we’re not going to have a webcam or a podcast.
Hope that answers any questions you have, Champ.
Wow, glad I checked the blogs this morning instead of this afternoon
Mariners/D Broncos/BSU Broncos fan in Seattle
Well, thank you work for blocking USSM so I can't get tickets.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Dec 17, 2009 2:23 PM PST via mobile reply actions
You're an Angels fan.
We’ll be talking about Mariners baseball. Nothing for you there.
Batted .393/.614/.464 for 2009 Diablos, #5 in OBP for PSSBL Rocky Division.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Dec 17, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
No podcasting either.
Sorry.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Dec 17, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions
From the original post!
If you’re planning on leaving a comment under this post announcing your disappointment that you won’t be able to attend, thanks, that’s super important and relevant to everyone. No, we’re not going to have a webcam or a podcast.
by pdb on Dec 17, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm trying figure out why I didn't attempt to buy a ticket.
After 5 years I think I actually fear meeting Jeff.
You could not possibly be as weird as I think you are
by Jeff Sullivan on Dec 17, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
(He kinda is)
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Dec 17, 2009 10:27 PM PST up reply actions
I think its just having that much sexiness in one room.
You, Matt and Graham. Then throw me in the mix? There would be a flood.
by Scruffy Lefty on Dec 18, 2009 7:30 AM PST up reply actions
Dave Cameron tweets that he's looking into moving to a larger venue ...
… price would go up to $15. I got my ticket but I would certainly be willing to pay $5 more if the event were moved.
People who already bought their tickets wouldn't be affected
I don’t want people to get their hopes up, though. I’m not sure we can do the new place, even with the elevated cost. I’ll try, but no promises.
by davidcameron on Dec 17, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions
DO IT. ELEVATE COSTS.
(I’d like to go, and would also donate to a larger room).
Dayum
just seeing this for the first time and already sold out! Wow! Absolutely willing to pay more to join the fun if moved to a larger venue, and I’ll bring company.
Thanks Dave (and Derek, Jeff, Matthew, Graham, un-named others) for putting in the heavy lifting here. You guys are doing a phenomenal job making the Mariners blogosphere the best in sports.
UPDATE: 12/21 - We got a bigger venue. 250 more tickets up for sale.
Link provided in update.
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