The McCoven at McCovey's
by Merope on Apr 21, 2010 8:55 PM PDT
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PrintI know it seems way too early, but last year we waited way too long to set this up, and all the kiddos were heading back to school by late August early September, and they couldn't attend. Plus this gives people time to re-range their calendars if necessary. We've done this twice, and both times were great fun.
The criteria for choosing the games was:
Saturday away games in the late afternoon, early evening, after most schools are out of session and before most schools are back in session.
I ruled out the 4th of July weekend time span because many people have standing family plans or obligations.
Soooo the dates are:
Saturday July 10th vs the Nationals 4:05
Saturday July 24th vs the DBacks 5:10
Saturday August 21st vs St Louis 4:15
The last time we did this, having a poll didn't really work. Sooooo... If you would like to vote on a date, please indicate your choice in the subject line of your post.
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Either July date is great for me
I’ll vote for a concrete one if we need a tiebreaker.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2010 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Not the July 10th please, July 24th would be swell.
A few of us fellow McCovens from Berkeley have a BBQ planned already that weekend with lots of people coming from different states :(
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
I vote for July 24 then, so jctGamer can make it.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
let's take our ball and go home
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a total nerd fest
although the last time we had this annual BBQ, it was on 4th of July and we went to the Giants game the night before.
And a no hitter happened.
Obviously any links in the above post are probably NSFW
No girls allowed on naked twister night.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
Hmm… I think you may be missing the point of naked Twister.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
Clothes restrict your flexibility.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude just got PAID
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
7.24 is Barry's bday
Jaymee Sire is my adopted wife.
by positiveuphemism on Apr 21, 2010 10:23 PM PDT reply actions
That settles it
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I kind of like that angle...
The last 2 times we’ve done this, our reservations have been “lost.” Then again when you call and make a reservation for 25 people from the internet maybe they don’t take that too seriously. If we do it on the 24th, I’ll make a reservation for a birthday party. “Yes, a dear friend of ours is turning 46…”
by Merope on Apr 22, 2010 6:33 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I love it.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 22, 2010 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions
Better make that 26.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 22, 2010 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
Also, is there a group ticket buy?
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 22, 2010 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
unfortunately 7.24 happens to be my mom’s birthday as well so I’ll probably have family stuff going on.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis.
July 24th will work for me.
Im going there for my bday next weekend for the 1st time. What should I order?
It's all delicious
If you’re really hungry, get the 521. It’s a 44 oz. burger.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 21, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You can check out the menu online. A lot of their stuff is “comfort food” We’ve had the pizza, the burgers are decent, the chili is …not real hot and spicy, but a good compliment to the garlic fries.
The desserts are awesome (Willie Mac attack, and the Brownie one) Mr. Merope and I usually split a dessert.
I cant really say. I dont plan that far ahead. Ill try to make it though. First round is on me!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 21, 2010 11:07 PM PDT reply actions
Of root beer.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 22, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah same here
IDK what I’ll be doing this summer (or even when my new school starts) and the first round is on Graham
/smiley face
Adopted Giant: Mike Krukow.
Grab Some Pine, Meat
Kevin Frandsen: Better than any SS on the Giants roster
Hoping for BowkerMania to hit AT&T Park in 2010
Dont get picky.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
BARQ'S, A & W, Hires.
Don’t be insultin’ wit no Shasta.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 23, 2010 1:41 AM PDT up reply actions
:( :( :(
:( :( :(
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
Scratch that. Looks like my dad is going to ruin my only chance in the last 3 years to attend a home game. :(
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Apr 22, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
July 10
not sure if I can do July 24 and Aug 21 is my bday and I might be out of town
If you don't like Brandon Medders you're not a true fan.
July 24th is best but whenever
I live in Walnut Creek so really the question is more whether I show up drunk and call everybody “man” or sober and try to learn names. My sister’s bday is the 20th of August and july 10th is the nationals so….. a bit less interesting than the DBacks.
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
Show up drunk
But don’t call everyone “man”. Throw a few “dudes” and “big guys” in there to mix things up.
Proudly adopted Aubrey Huff. You can't beat that!
Id really appreciate it if you called me “bug guy”.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 1, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
dammit. Im not even going to correct that and just hope no one reads this thread anymore.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 1, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
dammit
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on May 1, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY, EVERYBODY!
IT’S THE ENTOMOLOGIST!
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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Shut your moth.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on May 3, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
The 24th of July works better with me
July 10th is my birthday
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IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
MEET ME IN PITTSBURG
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by say hey nation on Apr 22, 2010 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
SWING BY DALLAS AND PICK ME UP!
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
Can you make it to Phoenix?
No, seriously.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 22, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
1000 miles. At the halfway point I’d still be in Texas. I’ve thought about that drive for Spring Training. Then realized if I’m going to drive that far, I should just head north to Vegas.
The Giants Way™"If anybody deserves credit for this year’s turnaround it’s these two people, Brian and Bruce," Neukom said. "The encouraging thing is we think we’re back to playing baseball the way it ought to be played."
FOR THE SWARM!
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 22, 2010 12:03 PM PDT reply actions
I'm goin to Jerry Garcia day FTW!!!!
and the home of the.... JETS!
BEAT LA
MV3!!!
Dubbs
by Newcomb29(EDGE) on Apr 22, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe I’ll be there!
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I agree with this!
I’m not totally sure what my weekends in July are actually going to look like, but I’ll try to come! The one last year was a lot of fun.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
It would be a pleasure to ban people in person.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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I’ve heard that you hit them with an actually ban-hammer.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
YES
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
I am very interested in going. The July 24th date might work, assuming the fella is in town to hang out with the kids and set me free for the evening.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
FFFFFFFUUUUUUU
Looks like he’s flying to France that day. Poop. Maybe I can get mom to come watch the monkeys.
July 10 I’m hoping to be in Hawaii, so the 24th is probably my only hope, if I can properly wrangle the kids.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
July 24
ATTACK!!!
Still in despair.
"Use the stencil! Do it!"
konakona:「つかさに教われと...なんか非常に負けたような気がする。」
Shun Kakazu: MOAR JAPANESE PROSPECTS PLZ
Sounds like the 24th would be the best option.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 8:45 PM PDT reply actions
I’ll pass. This is in the East Bay. I live in SF so I’ll wait for the McCoven meet up near the ball park, if there is one this year.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Yeah jeez. I guess he doesnt think very much of us.
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
No doubt one of those elitists whose maps have “here there be dragons” stenciled in on any area outside of SF proper.
I know, right? Well you know SFGuy, not everyone who lives in small towns is an uncivilized savage!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I also don’t drive so it would take some work to get there.
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
There is a Bart Station in Walnut Creek!
Hensley "Bam Bam" Meulens!
Better than you! Mejor que tú! Beter dan jij! 良い場合も! Mehor than abo!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." - Gaylord Perry
by GrahamCrakalaka on Apr 22, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
pfft
Lazy. I would be coming from Fresno
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Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
probably this, too
The Giants offseason moves - "meh"
Proud father of 2-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum, who could do whatever he wants to do.
Double pfft.
Pffoenix.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 23, 2010 1:46 AM PDT up reply actions
It would be really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really funny if 22gigantes came.
/didn’t use copy-paste!
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Also, BEAT LA!!! Preferably now.
COME TO MY RESTAURANT, LURKERS
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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NOT ALL RESTAURANTS SUCK, JUST MCCOVEYS! UNITE, HATERS OF THE HATERS AT MCCOVEYS, AND COME TO MY UNLICENSED RESTAURANT IN A BASEMENT SOMEWHERE!!!
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: Kaohi Downing. Because all 50th Round picks go to heaven (or at least Salem-Keizer).
Enjoy your free Fred Lewis, Blue Jays.
READ MY PAMPHLET
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by Giant Voodoo on Apr 27, 2010 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
July 24th works for me.
Who’s bringing the cake for Barry?
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
/swings by erotic bakery
Proud Adoptive Parent of Jesus Guzman, who has been resurrected and has returned to..(reads)...Fresno? And is also an outfielder now.
#2 in Fanshots
Bochy: What’s this fancy stat here?
IT Guy: That’s how often they get on base. I do not know why you keep asking me, I am here to fix your server.
I’m pretty sure I can make it on the 24th. It was really fun last year!
by kdl on Apr 23, 2010 8:12 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
If anybody can pass the meet up info along to Merkin or Sharksrog that’d be cool. They’ve both attended in the past but don’t seem to be on McC too often.
It looks like July 24th is the date.
I'm Lurking I'm Lurking
This place moves way too fast for me these days :)
Thx for the shout out
July 24th looks good
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Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
I never can commit but I’d love to be there and will keep the 24th open.
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
Never, huh?
I think your Mr. would beg to differ.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 24, 2010 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
July 24th
Rooting for Jose Casilla to take his K- and GB-inducing skills to the majors and join his brother.
The Kids: Lewis, Posey, Sandoval, Bowker, Schierholtz, Frandsen, Ishikawa, Amezaga... CHONE WAR projection= 12.7
Current Team: Rowand, Sanchez, DeRosa, Sandoval, Huff, Molina, Renteria, Schierholtz... CHONE WAR projection= 12.6
Waait a second...
/tries to fine tune arrival, checks Giants schedule for game time
/sees “@ Arizona Diamondbacks”
“…”
/dopeslaps self because he assumed it was a home game
Well, I’m torn.
Drive 1600 roundtrip miles to sit in a roomful of nerbs telling inside jokes or drive 80 to win friends and influence people (not!) at Chase Morgue.
Stay tuned!
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Apr 25, 2010 6:09 AM PDT reply actions
My GF
Is convinced Chase made her sick last year, Open Roof + AC, alternating blasts of cool and warm air….
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
Srsly – I think it happened to me a few years back went I went to a game there. Our seats were way frakkin’ high, right next to an AC vent blasting everyone’s germs on me. Got a nasty cold soon after. I blame Chase.
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And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
It's not a party without lame-o
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 25, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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