A/S/L (actually, just location)
by jcb9 on Apr 23, 2010 3:39 PM PDT
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PrintSo. Where are you? Obviously, many McCoven are in the Bay Area, a lot are elsewhere in California, and some of us are spread across the rest of the country. A few are overseas as well. Being a nerd, I'd be interested to see how widely we're distributed.
I've tried to include every possible location, but I accidentally deleted the poll the first time I tried to make it and reconstructed it hastily. So I've probably neglected a few options. Sorry!
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You listed South Bay twice.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 3:43 PM PDT reply actions
oops
Should be fixed now.
"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.
Because the South Bay is SO AWESOME!
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Or because it’s so unmemorable I forgot I’d already listed it!
"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.
I’ve always understood the East Bay to be Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Maybe Sacramentans (if that’s a word) feel differently, though!
"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.
I just counted Sacramento as "elsewhere in CA"
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
Just so long as us Sacramentans aren’t grouped with the trashy Stockton/Modesto meth dealers and car thiefs, it’s fine by me!
Ducks stackin' wins like Leggos, toastin Pac-10 like the Eggos, like we're racin' against some preggos, Dan Patrick we enfuego. Free Schierholtz!!
by PacBellBoozer on Apr 23, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be going from Sacto to Stockton in a matter of months
/downgrade
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
poor you!
Sacramento’s bad enough, but Stockton? ickypoo
Though you can see the Ports and the Thunder play.
Well I'm going to UOP
but yeah I can see the Ports and maybe I’ll get into hockey.
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
I'm from Stockton
it was tough reading this blog though because I was on meth and stealing a car concurrently. You don’t have to worry about me though because you’ll stay inside of your little UOP bubble and never venture out of the nest.
An instant buzz is on the rise, the whiskey's for a big surprise.
I'll probably go to some Ports games
but yeah I’ll probably spend most of my time at school
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
The Stockton Ballpark isn't bad.
Been there a couple times to see the SJ Giants play them.
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
Yeah it's pretty nice
The Modesto ballpark on the otherhand…not so good
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
We're going there next month
SJ @ Modesto
We try to catch a game from as many ballparks as possible, including minor league.
In a lot of cases, I figure once will be enough
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
Yeah Modesto's park isn't that great
it’s ok I guess.
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
Yes! Unlike their Stockton counterparts, Sacramento meth dealers and car thieves are all class.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Apr 26, 2010 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Alaska pulls into an early tie with five other locations!
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 23, 2010 3:47 PM PDT reply actions
checkin in for milwaukee
moar runz n stuff
by wanna Ishikawa? on Apr 23, 2010 3:50 PM PDT reply actions
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 kinda wish I lived there.
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
You live near that mural staircase? Nice!
"The knowledge of the game is inversely proportional to the price of the seat." ---Bill Veeck. •Check out the new look of SFDugout.com•
by BruteSentiment on Apr 24, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
O-H!
I dunno if it was a good idea to include joke answers. We need real info!
Jonathan Sanchez: Often maddening to watch, but capable of perfection on a moment's notice---just like his adoptive father.
Now my poll won’t have scientific merit. :(
"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.
IF I HAD COME TO THIS BLOG FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION I WOULD HAVE BEEN MISLED
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 guess Mid-Atlantic is me
In Wash, DC
My Son was the third most valuable Giant position player by WAR in 2009. A little sad, a little happy.
I predict that history will look kindly on the 09 offseason, even if we were pissed at the time.
WHOOOOOO NORTH BAY
Soon to be South Bay, though.
Matt Cain: He'll save children, but not the Dodger children.
"Out, out, Fred Lewis!" - JCTillam Gamerspeare
South Bay >>>>> all other Bays.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006. Bringing you all your California League and New York-Penn League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 24, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
by say hey nation on Apr 26, 2010 8:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Minues the south bay part*
Jeaaaggaahh
by Soulbrother16 on Apr 25, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions
As I like to point out: I live in the East Bay (Walnut Creek), but my office is across the street from AT&T Park.
let's get a beer
I work in Concord and live in WC
Honorary parent of Duane Kuiper, beloved broadcaster and power hitting coach for the Giants.
by Giant Voodoo on Apr 24, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I go to UCLA, but I can’t stand the idea of considering the possibility that I “live in Los Angeles” even though I spend nine months a year here, so I said South Bay. San Jo bitches!
Goodbye, Steven Johnson, we hardly knew ye. Seriously, that was short.
No way, you go to UCLA? Awesome. If I go there next year, we should brave a Dodger Stadium game together. Maybe we could call up mymclife at USC if we’re feeling generous. ; )
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
Santa Cruz represent!
I’m deeply offended to be lumped in with the smoggy Dodger-loving wastelands of SoCal as simply “elsewhere in California”.
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
Oh
I just put South Bay.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
SC ain't South Bay
It’s north of the other bay!
Adoptive parent of Kevin Frandsen, now stopping gaps in Boston...I mean Pawtucket.
by EliminateMe on Apr 24, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Australia
mate.
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
Proud Aussie father of Roberto Kelly
Elsewhere in California, soon to be East Bay.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 23, 2010 4:36 PM PDT reply actions
Heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
So you’re saying that Los Angeles is like a child who has tragically died?
"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.
That’s how I felt about it.
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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Eric Clapton
really good guitarist, pretty bad babysitter.
Mark DeRosa knows that it's hard to sound intelligent with a Jersey accent.
That’s way harsh, Cher.
Your San Francisco Giants: exemplifying buzzard's luck since 2006.
Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.
East Bay in the lead, baby!
Also, Oceania with 1 vote!
"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.
I live in CO
but I put down Interior West/Southest.
PS. It sucks here. CA rules….
Proud supporter of the Fightin' Hydrants.
by Little Napoleon on Apr 23, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions
I'll give you 3 guesses.
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
1. Middle Earth
2. Hogwarts
3. Tatooine
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
by Useful_Idiot on Apr 23, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Somebody’s been paying attention.
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 23, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The City
Wayne Rooney, 1/27/10: Cometh The Hour, Cometh The Man
Green and Gold Till the Club is Sold- LUHG
So, San Francisco is "The City,"
while Oakland is just “The Collection of Houses”
-Eddie Izzard
Not that I disagree; Oakland does suck.
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
HEY NOW
"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.
I'll Rephrase
The parts of Oakland I’ve been to sucks.
Which, admittedly, is a bit limited. I’m sure you can find good and bad spots in any city.
Not sure about LA though..
I've got just three words for you: Duck The Fodgers
Maybe fifteen years ago…
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
Louis CK > Eddie Izzard
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 24, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm
I haven’t seen too much of him. Pretty much everything I’ve was him talking about how he hates his children.
I was promised lasagna.
He does talk about that a lot! That’s part of why I like him so much — he’s not afraid to say things that make him look bad. Patton Oswalt, who I also like a lot, says he’s the best guy going right now. I tend to agree, but he’s not my all-time favorite or anything — though I can’t think who that might actually be. I grew up loving guys like Steve Martin, Brian Reagan and Steven Wright, but I can’t commit to any as my “favorite”.
I do know my all-time favorite stand-up special, though — Dave Chappelle’s “Killin’ Them Softly” in 2000 on HBO.
Proud member of The Gentlemen of Leisure.
"I been waitin' a long time for this! I been waitin' since the f**kin' amateurs!" --WILL "THE THRILL" CLARK
by Josh from Hollywood on Apr 24, 2010 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
YES
Not so much because I’m down on Izzard, but Louis CK has to be one of my favorites of all time.
.277/.399/.518 out of a shortstop?!
Keep on, keepin' on, Ryan Cavan
PDX
Bring me the head of Barry Zito! HOLD THAT ORDER two week reprieve to prove himself.
The land of fog
Proud to be the official MCC sponsor of The New Problem
by rightcenterfielder on Apr 23, 2010 6:46 PM PDT reply actions
Hell, CA
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
Whittier?
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 23, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Oildale ?
Matt Downs MLB , Now with More STATZ goodness !Matt Downs Fangraphs The Juan Uribe of 2011 !
Claremont, CA
oof
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
South Bay
Specifically, Cupertino. Definitely the most boring place I’ve ever been to.
DFA Jonathan Sanchez
beautiful Santa Barbara, CA
But I grew up in the East Bay.
Trying to move to Sacramento or someplace significantly less expensive than Santa Barbara. I love it here, but it’s hard to think that we can live here long-term.
/auto-defenestrates
by Uribe nee Gonzalez on Apr 23, 2010 8:44 PM PDT reply actions
Gaucho? Or did someone actually find a meaningful career out there? I spent 10 years on and off out there with a great tan and a horrible drinking problem.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
Frisco!
Just kidding. Maryland, not Texas
Also known to haunt as theghostoftravisdenker and theaccidentalghostofsergioromo.
Adopted parent of good old Wendell, he tries so hard. You'll get a hit someday son!
by theghostofjasonellison on Apr 23, 2010 11:08 PM PDT reply actions
Easy Bay homies!
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 23, 2010 11:11 PM PDT reply actions
Los Angeles Residence of Anaheim
Giant Dirtbags: John Bowker, Steve Hammond.
Jeremy Affeldt induces DP's
by Giant among Angels on Apr 23, 2010 11:42 PM PDT reply actions
North Bay. My bedroom window has a lovely view of, uh… San Quentin.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
East Bay Represent
Albany – and all that Solano Ave has to offer.
Mark DeRosa knows that it's hard to sound intelligent with a Jersey accent.
The People's Republic of Brooklyn
And I’m honestly too dumb to tell if that’s Mid-Atlantic or Northeast.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
Blankland.
Often a personal state of mind, but that’s how I refer to the metropolitan Phoenix area.
After the Diamondblanks, ya know.
"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 9:43 AM PDT reply actions
Yes.
Went there to work in the late summer of ’07. It looked so ridiculously lucrative ($37/hr, insane overbuilding on the Strip) that I was going to make it my permanent residence.
“Little does he know how little he knows.” – Snidely Whiplash
"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 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Interior West/Southwest
One of eight votes, north of Vic’s prior residence.
Matt Downs MLB , Now with More STATZ goodness !Matt Downs Fangraphs The Juan Uribe of 2011 !
East Bay
Danville
WHY IS BENGIE?!
Dearest, Susan - The Patron Saint of Patience
by Lars The Wanderer on Apr 24, 2010 10:30 AM PDT reply actions
Haight-er
/cringes at bad pun
Though I may be holding down the Norfolk, VA outpost of the MCC soon enough…
I am in Klamath Falls, Oregon. A surprisingly large amount of people have heard of it.
I'm a better person now.
Residual Fallout fame.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
This is crazy, I never had any idea that ol’ Klamath Falls was ( kind of ) in Fallout 2. I seriously need to download Fallout 1 and 2.
I'm a better person now.
I was in your neighborhood once.
Not by design, though.
"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 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember I think. This was after you and your son got lost north of SF iirc. Klamath Falls is truly a nice place.
I'm a better person now.
No doubt.
When we lived in the East Bay Area in the ’70s Dad drove us all over NorCal.
Different scene, to be sure.
"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 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Klamath Falls is the site of my friend’s most epic sympathy story of all time.
He got hit by a semitrailer full of bees.
Adoptive father of the enigmatic Michael Sandoval, and living vicariously through his proximity to Joe Mauer and the Panda.
Been there actually. Rafted the Klamath river. Cut my foot. It hurt.
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 25, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions
When websites try to determine my location through my IP address, they always put me in Pleasanton. Not even close.
My adopted son is RHP Steve Edlefsen, currently above Gerald Posey on the catching depth chart.
That visually corrupts its local environment!
"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 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Trust me. There’s nothing to corrupt.
Belted!
by AndYourBirdCanSing on Apr 24, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
San Jose
Although I’m staying with a friend in Sunnyvale for the summer before moving back into the campus apartments at SJSU in late August.
Supporting San Francisco Dugout since 2005 and Manny Burriss since 2006. Bringing you all your California League and New York-Penn League needs since 2009.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 24, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
San Jose
Because I don’t consider myself a resident of Los Angeles despite living here most of the past year.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Folsom, CA
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
Minneapolis
raised in Vacaville and Fresno, though. Lived the past 10 years in San Diego before heading to Minneapolis last month.
I still own Barry Zito’s boyhood home in La Mesa, however.
Derin McMains had five fingers, but he only used three.
Sweet. My brother and his wife live in Minneapolis and I grew up in Winters, the fine farming town near Vacaville.
I feel prickishly demanding!
I couldn't be prouder of my recent adoptee - Tim Lincecum's dealer. He provides the secret fuel behind both Cy Youngs. Also, he taught Timmy the change-up.
by giantsfansince1981 on Apr 26, 2010 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions
Palo Alto
But I’ll be in Berkeley next year.
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
I think a good follow up poll would be
“Where did you grow up?”
I’m curious to know about people became Giants fans. I’m especially fascinated by people who are fans but never lived in the Bay Area.
Proud of both my adopted son, Baggs, and my ward, Ryan LOLlis.
one thing we can conclude from this poll
Dick Cheney is not McCoven.
"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.
Ann Arbor, Michigan. But SF for the summer.
Proud parent of the new dominant pitching sensation out of San Diego State University.
Temporarily refocused on hockey-related exercises... growing a beard, wearing teal, punching random people as I walk to class...
Fresno
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.
Is Pennsylvania Mid-Atlantic or Northeast?
Matt Graham is an anagram for .... why don't you ask the scrabble expert!
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