Official Sacramento Meet Up -- Grizzlies @ River Cats
by kdl on Jul 27, 2010 4:14 PM PDT
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The original thread for this keeps getting buried, so I thought I would do a new one. gallo del cielo has very helpfully been able to secure 20 tickets to the Fresno/Sacramento game at Raley Field on August 28, 2010. They are behind the dugout, and are $15 a piece (face value is approximately $39). I am looking for a definite count of attendees.
Here is the info previously provided by gallo del cielo:
After 24 hours of intense negotiation, the parties have reached an agreement: this.
For the cost of $15/ticket, we Creatures from the Black and Orange Lagoon, Ltd., will be given 20 seats behind the Grizzlie dugout no fewer than 6 and no greater than 15 rows from the front in one of the sections 105-109. This, on the evening of Saturday, August 28.
These seats shall be arranged starting on an aisle so that 5 of them be blocked over 4 rows: to wit, 5/5/5/5. These ticket holders shall be considered part of The Capitol Club and shall be give full privileges to The Solon Club in the nearby promenade, where a full bar for no-host libations, a carving table for specialized servings, and large flat screens for watching the Giants beat the D’backs (game starts one hour prior to local game) will be available.
Any unaffiliated attendees who annoy The Creatures Ltd. will be escorted away from them by burly officers, as will any attendees whom The Creatures Ltd. annoy. The wave shall not pass through the assigned section, and no offense shall be taken if, when it passes through other sections, a creature shouts, “STFD! You’re not Dodger fans!”
Stadium-wide recognition will be given to the group at least twice during the event and all uniformed players will look at us, smile, nod, and point, making specific eye contact with each and every female creature, no matter how long it takes or how insincere it may be. The creature known as Gallo del Cielo should receive the special attention of a comely lady usher who brings him seeds and grubs worth of a true Solon.
Tickets should be sent in bulk to Gallo del Cielo, who will then distribute them to 18 others not of his immediate brood.
This agreement supercedes all others.
Today, by actual mail delivered by a "postman"whose name I know, I received the 20 tickets to the Grizzzlies/Rivvercats game on Sat, Aug 28. They are in section 106, directly behind the Grizzlies dugout. They are in rows 11-14, which is to say, a little up, which, to Gallo del Cielo, is a virtue, for perspective trumps intensity once age is your usher.
Thank you for understanding. We will be recognized as the Creatures from the Black and Orange Lagoon. More details tomorrow. Late now.
This is a fantastic deal! Thank you Mr. del cielo!
If you would like a ticket, please post a comment. As noted, there is a maximum of 20. If you are only a "maybe," you may or may not be able to get a ticket when you are able to confirm.
Thanks!
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Do we get solon club access or not? Because access to that bar is CRUCIAL TO ME, YOU MUST UNDERSTAND!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Yes, joe . . .
except that I don’t see your on the “A” guest list, which means that you need to appeal in a PM to either Gallo Himself or kdl for inclusion.
The Giants/DFuckz game will be on in the Solon Club beginning around 6, an hour before the Cat/Griz game. You might wish to come have a cock tail with the glitterati before heading to our premium seats.
Trust me joe, I understand.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 27, 2010 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah excellent
I guess that most of the tickets must be taken from the previous threads, or are on reserve for the more established McCoven. Indeed, that pre game Raley Field margarita of dubious quality has become quite the tradition for me, after all those years being a lowly minor; especially on super hot game days!
Unfortunately, my financial situation is such that I won’t know if I can attend until the last minute, and will buy a Solon Club ticket then, if able. (Due to their cost I have never been able to not walk up and buy one at the gate) Make sure to be boisterous and identify yourselves as the creatures of the Black and Orange lagoon and I will walk on over and meet you all, in that brilliant, swamp-cooled paradise!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
joe . . .
for only $15 you could sit in primo seats with us for the entire game, which may or may not be a good thing. The cost, relative to most, is slight. You could apply for public assistance, of course, but I advise that you keep the !!!!!’s to a minimum.
Gallo himself will be happy to buy you a Congelado Liqueficada por la Marguerita Sagrada if you arrive by 6 or so.
Wear your spurs.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 27, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
And thanks, kdl,
I worked at a construction site today, one not yet “wired,” and got home about game time. I was going to post something very much like you did, but I’m glad you beat me.
That’s what he said.
Indeed, here in my hot little talons I have 20 boletos for Aug. 28. As stated above they are in Sec 106 in rows 11-14. If you contact me through the e-mail on my profile, I’ll mail them to you if time enough remains. You can mail me money also, or you can cough it up at the game, or before.
I you e-mail me, make your mission clear in your e-dress or I might delete it for its similarity to those old racketeering charges that were not completely proven.
Just for the record: Alex_Lewis and Gallo are in for two, and we also know non-McC’s who would buy in if we fall short of 20.
Gallo del Cielo has never fallen short.
Our group name is indeed “Creatures from the Black and Orange Lagoon.” Coincidentally, at the Trivia contest last night at DeVere’s, the anagram was a movie:
HOOKER BELT OUT CLAM FRAGRANCE
Took us a while to get it, but yes, it’s . . . .
kl
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by gallo del cielo on Jul 27, 2010 10:14 PM PDT reply actions
1 for me please
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis who is stuck in the baseball purgatory called extended spring training.
I'll be there
1 ticket please
Sharlon Schoop - de favoriete Nederlandse honkbalspeler van McCovey Chronicles.
You always have to be one step ahead of your drunk friends
--Daisy Owl
I’ll get ya that one.
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
In for 2?
Pretty Please…..
And if there are extras, I likely got 2-4 more ppl that wanna go…..but I don’t wanna be greedy…..
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
Ten is my count at the moment.
A few other worthy souls are in the offing. Meropes, perhaps, and oldjacket bring it to 13….
"Career potential: situational lefty." Situation: Ragnarok, bases loaded, Odin at the plate. You know who's getting the call.
-Adopted Giant: Dan Runzler
So, wait, you’re really going to meet non-existent people from the internet? ;)
I guess we need to set a deadline for people to request tickets, and, at that point, we can start inviting non-McCoven?
Buser Posey: He knows the rules!
Good idea
Shall we say Aug. 15? That’s a Sunday.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm still in. One ticket, please.
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
Gotcha, Primo.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn, I would totally be down.
But I will be travelling from Sac to SF to see one Mr. Patton Oswalt give a live presentation of humor.
Irony.
by ThisIsMyNightmare on Jul 28, 2010 1:37 AM PDT reply actions
I would like to be included for two tickets, if you please.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 28, 2010 9:53 AM PDT reply actions
Gotcha, Juanito
para dos.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:03 AM PDT reply actions
Gracias.
Utter frustration and futility.
Adopted 'nephew' to the ever avuncular and always awesome Jon Miller
by Johnny Disaster on Jul 28, 2010 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
That's 18
counting bigboned.
Delorean? Could be the last if confirmed for two.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:21 AM PDT reply actions
The response has been overwhelming. I hope we have enough.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
I’m not getting the same count. Can you make a list like you did last time?
Thanks!
Buser Posey: He knows the rules!
Will do, but it will be later. I have four house projects going simultaneously here on this beautiful day to work on the house. Fortunately, I have radio piped to all corners of the lot so that Jon and Dave follow me around as I labor.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
tentatively confirming?
in order to hold 2 while i check with the boss?
thanks…
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
YES
Wife says we’re in! Would love to get those last two if still available.
Billy Hayes: His job is better than yours.
Adopting Denny Bautista until someone tells me he's already spoken for.
Do the deloreans have gull wings? I hope so.
kdl: Several people were pretty definite on the original thread, whereas a couple have piped up here for the first time. Should the folks who spoke up first have priority? They might not even have seen this thread yet.
I want to be fair, so long as it doesn’t mean excluding single women.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hola Senor Gallo del Cielo
Looks like you have a popular outing
I don’t know if I was assigned a pair, but if I was…. it think it would be only fair if I defer to some of the long time active posters that might want to go (I have been less active this year, for sure)
I will then happily try to get something nearby and say hi to all in the Solon club.
And if I fend for myself I can likely get a group of 4-6 or more together…
On that note, if you have advice on whom to contact etc…. otherwise I will just start dialing randomly =)
Daily Gameball and Joker at GIANTSBOARD.COM
Say Hey Say Willie, that Giant Kid is Great!
by merkin on Jul 28, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Have fun!
Wish I could make it, but will be on vacation in Grant’s favorite town.
Still backing Notgardo, wheresoever he may wander. (Don't forget to wriiiite!)
Wow. Late to the party.
/Ticketmaster lines flashback
Have fun and looking forward to pictures!
Proud parent of Bengie Molina: Buster who?
Dr Stankus shall be there
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
"You can shake a dozen glove men out of a tree, but the bat separates the men from the boys." - Washington Senators First baseman Dale Long
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
So you shall
for you declared early and definitively.
Please bring your sense of humor. You’ll be seated near villiphied and he is a nerd of proportions that vault even McCoven standards.
On your other hand will be the deloreans. They are stainless.
Delightfully stainless.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 28, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions
are the Deloreans also full of mountains of cocaine?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
"Quiet you, I'm starting a meme." - Me
"You can shake a dozen glove men out of a tree, but the bat separates the men from the boys." - Washington Senators First baseman Dale Long
Proud papa to: Bill Schlough, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, aka the IT guy.
We appear to be sold out indeed.
Based on the earliest moment of an actual “committed” post, this is the allotment. I’m very sorry to that surfeit who want in on the deal, but I couldn’t predict the demand. Tickets in general are still available through the Cats’ box office, probably even in the same section, 106. The game itself might be very important to the two teams, who are currently 1/2 in their league. Only 9 games will remain in their season as of Aug. 28.
So here’s how I see it.
Gallo and Alex Lewis 2
kdl 1
Meropes 2
Disasters 2
Deloreans 2
chilibeans 2
old jackets 2
Dr. Stankus 1
Sr. Primo 1
villiphied 1
bigboned 1
j14 1
project mayhem 1
overmyhead 1
If you see your name on this list but don’t consider yourself confirmed, please let me know either on this thread or through a private message at the e-mail shown in my profile. If you can’t be sure, somebody else can be.
$/Ticket exchange
If you want your ticket(s) in hand without having to meet up outside the stadium (which could be challenging to manage with so many people) you should e-mail me your mailing address. You could also send me your money. If you choose this option, I’ll tell you how in the PM.
Meeting up just outside the stadium proper would be impossible to coordinate. We don’t know what we look like, and the crowd could be large. I will plan to hang for about an hour at The River City Cafe, a dining/drinking establishment just across the bridge to the stadium. I’ll be the guy wearing a fedora, a wide lapel jacket, and sunglasses. Not really, but I’ll be at the very friendly well lighted bar with a fine view of the river. It’s a restaurant, so even under 21’s are allowed in the bar area. From there, it is a 15 minute walk to your seat. But I intend to leave there around 6 in order to watch the first hour of the Giants’ game in the Solon Club not far from our seats. That’s inside, guys, where the magic is.
So these are the options. Please declare if you can’t make it. Otherwise, I’m assuming you can.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 29, 2010 6:02 PM PDT reply actions
And thanks to you, kdl, for the original suggestion.
I await responses. Step up people. This is gold.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 29, 2010 11:10 PM PDT reply actions
In the good way or the bad way?
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Jul 30, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I still haven't heard from . . .
Sr. Primo
project mayhem
foothill fan
All were among those who declared early and will have until Aug 15 to commit for reals. If I don’t hear by then, two tix will go to Merkin (if still interested) and one will be open. Should be no problem finding a taker.
I’ve been looking for the three identified above on the threads, but I haven’t spotted them. Send me an e-mail guys. (See profile)
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
Email sent.
Thanks!
"Thank you, Coach (Theus). I'm about to kill y'all this half." --DeMarcus Cousins
Sent.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 9, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Dye is caste.
I hope everyone has received his/her tix. Two original claimants did not respond by the Aug 15 deadline, so Gallo and kdl will find others to go.
Merkin, if you read this, contact either me (at the e-mail on my profile) or kdl for an attractive offer.
He is the World's Most Annoying Rooster.
by gallo del cielo on Aug 15, 2010 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
I am sad that I won't be able to attend, but please, someone, have a drink for me and perhaps yell SIRM!
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
- Robert Heinlein
by Sabean's_Folly on Aug 18, 2010 12:25 PM PDT reply actions
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