McCoven at McCovey's

by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 5:38 PM PDT

It's time to plan the 4th "annual" McCoven Meetup at McCovey's. (I still don't think something's officially an annual event until you've done it 5 times.)

http://www.mccoveys.com/

Our limited choices for this season's meetup are either:

Saturday August 13th at 4:10 vs the Marlins

Saturday August 20th at 4:05 vs the Astros

There are two possible dates in September, but then we lose all the youngins to college.

So the first question is which date works better for people?

[Yes I know a poll would seem to make sense for this.. but people who have no intention of attending vote and screw everything up: see 2009]

What say you all?

August 13th

August 20th

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I prefer the 13th… we’ve been able to make reservations for these meet-ups by saying they are for a birthday party: Panda’s birthday is the 11th.

Amazing how fast they lose a reservation when you call in as a “group of people from the an internet blog”.

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by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 5:41 PM PDT reply actions

My birthday . . .

is Aug. 20. This is often the first day of school, a thing I never mention to the student, else I should appear human too early in the year.

But I don’t much care which. About the same chance I’ll come in both cases. That chance is good/very good.

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by gallo del cielo on Jul 7, 2011 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions

The 13th is actually my little one’s birthday, but I suspect that she won’t want to spend it with the baseball nerds at a baseball restaurant (I know, poor parenting on my part).

So I’d prefer the 20th.

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by can of corn on Jul 7, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

That’s actually my 21st, but I won’t be there.

My boy Joe Staley plays lineman on Sundays.
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by Soulbrother16 on Jul 7, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

And you don't want to spend it with us?

I question your commitment.

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by gallo del cielo on Jul 8, 2011 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions

BOOO WEST COAST BIAS

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by rotorueter on Jul 7, 2011 5:45 PM PDT reply actions

So, you’re having a meetup at The Thurman Cafe?

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by Lyle on Jul 8, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

For some inexplicable reason flights from Seattle to SFO are cheaper on the weekend of the 20th, so I vote that.

Have you seen my son's velocity?

Pithy.

by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 7, 2011 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

Also, this is a totally different thing from “McC Night at the Yard,” right?

Have you seen my son's velocity?

Pithy.

by Lies and Perfidy on Jul 7, 2011 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

its different

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by Giant Voodoo on Jul 7, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, cllick on the linkie deal up there and see.

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by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Aug 13

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by son of ggf on Jul 7, 2011 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

I think 13th would be better

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by jponry on Jul 7, 2011 6:02 PM PDT reply actions

13th for me

20th is my sisters bday

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by Giant Voodoo on Jul 7, 2011 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

20th works

by ACgiant97 on Jul 7, 2011 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Wait! I might actually be out there for a conference in September. Pick September! Pick September!

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by Roger on Jul 7, 2011 6:42 PM PDT reply actions

The only dates for Sept. would have been the 17th or 24th. Waaaaay after the college kiddos have returned to class.

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by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

We actually start the 22nd I think.

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 8, 2011 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions

:/

We start the week of the McCovey’s meeting, in August.

by dregarx on Jul 18, 2011 2:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Just pick a night and I"ll try to make it. I might bring some animated gifs with me.

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by jctGamer on Jul 7, 2011 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

if you can’t make it, send the animated gifs in your stead

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by son of ggf on Jul 7, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

I won’t be able to go to either, but y’all have fun.

by Natto on Jul 7, 2011 7:31 PM PDT reply actions

c’mon, you did the brick. I’m sure MCC will survive the night without you.

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by son of ggf on Jul 7, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I can only make it on the 20th. I’ll be in LA for an event related to the other sport I’m obsessed with on the 13th.

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by kdl on Jul 7, 2011 7:31 PM PDT reply actions

And, remember, I brought cake, balloons and Giants plates and napkins last year.

Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.

by kdl on Jul 7, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Well crap.

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by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I can’t tell if I’m engaging in extortion or bribery at this point.

Giants Baseball: Why Not?
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by kdl on Jul 7, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

extorbery

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by Prussian Creole on Jul 8, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

You’re a WWE fan??

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by Lyle on Jul 8, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I should be able to make either one work.

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by j14 on Jul 7, 2011 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

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by gallo del cielo on Jul 8, 2011 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions

20th

Are kids allowed?

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by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 7, 2011 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

They always have been!

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by kdl on Jul 7, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Fun game at San Jose tonight

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by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jul 7, 2011 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Kids?

Not mine. He’s no fun.

He is the world's most annoying rooster.

by gallo del cielo on Jul 8, 2011 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I heart him. He’s also the guy who said to us after a game once, “thanks for staying for the whole game!” He’s very rootable because he’s such a good kid.

Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.

by kdl on Jul 8, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Click on the link above for details… but, the place is a family restaurant.

Of course you’ll have the occasional oopsy swear word dropped by someone, we will be watching the Giants.

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by Merope on Jul 7, 2011 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

can they talk baseball?

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by son of ggf on Jul 8, 2011 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

It seems like I’m good for either.

by kaliber on Jul 7, 2011 11:26 PM PDT reply actions

Probably both can work. Maybe neither.

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 8, 2011 2:22 AM PDT reply actions

I'll be in Yosemite on the 13th

I think the 20th would work for me and Mrs. G

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by Goofus on Jul 8, 2011 7:18 AM PDT reply actions

I’d be up for either.

by chilibean_3 on Jul 8, 2011 7:51 AM PDT reply actions

I can’t make either night :(

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by Prussian Creole on Jul 8, 2011 9:25 AM PDT reply actions

This sounds fun...

I can go to either…school does not start until late August. I’ll try and convince my other half that she’d like to come.

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by 1ManWolfPack on Jul 8, 2011 10:24 AM PDT reply actions

The 13th is the night where all my friends who have ever been in a band get the band back together and play a few songs.

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by Johnny Disaster on Jul 8, 2011 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

We can make either day, but I like the option with the cake and Giants plates and napkins.
Ehire Adrianza’ Bday is the 21st.
Thomas Neal’s Bday is the 17th.
So we have other options for birthday party honorees. =-)

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by The Enchanter on Jul 8, 2011 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

I looked at that… but we if we’re going to sing happy birthday to Ehire Adrianza somebody is going to have to IPA it. (and by that I mean international phonetic alphabet not the beer thing.)

Looks like it’s going to be the 20th unless there’s a bunch of people over the weekend that want the 13th.

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by Merope on Jul 8, 2011 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

We can make either day, but I like the option with the cake and Giants plates and napkins.

See, Merope? ;-)

I have put the 20th on my calendar just in case!!

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by kdl on Jul 8, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, you just said you brought them last year… you didn’t say you were going to bring them this year!!!

Maybe we should be scouring the big league rosters for hot hitting 2nd basemen, or catchers, with an August 20th birthday.

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by Merope on Jul 8, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Good call. (I also cannot pronounce Ehire.) I think I’ll skip the balloons this time, but cake and plates/napkins are a go! I’ll find some excuse for cake, even if we can’t find a birthday.

Giants Baseball: Why Not?
"Things I never thought I'd see #47783: Schwarzenegger applauding Ryan Rohlinger" -- Your mother, Nov. 3, 2010.

by kdl on Jul 8, 2011 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

It’s my mom’s birthday on the 20th.

But I won’t be bringing her.

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by can of corn on Jul 8, 2011 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I’ll sit in for her. My birthday too.

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by gallo del cielo on Jul 10, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I’m guessing it’s “ih-HEER-eh ay-dree-AHN-za.”

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by TheLetter2 on Jul 8, 2011 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

August 2oth

It’s Ron Paul’s birthday!
And Todd Helton!

August 13th
Birthday of Fidel Castro!
Jay Buhner!
Jarrod Washburn!
Correy Patterson!

and worst of all: Niko Kranjcar

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Jul 8, 2011 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I am not singing happy birthday to Todd Helton

by jctGamer on Jul 9, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

I know IPA!

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by El Person on Jul 9, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions

The first day is one day AFTER I fly from Oakland back to Jacksonville. :(

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by jcb9 on Jul 8, 2011 4:42 PM PDT reply actions

dammit

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by Merope on Jul 8, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

But Dan Uggla Bobblehead Night in Atlanta is August 18th…

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by TheLetter2 on Jul 8, 2011 6:31 PM PDT reply actions

Zee 20th!

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by Brittjames11 on Jul 9, 2011 12:15 PM PDT reply actions

Not sure if I can make either one (but if so, can I carpool with you, jponry?) … Is anyone going to be ordering one of those giant burgers? I NEED TO KNOW.

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by tk on Jul 9, 2011 8:46 PM PDT reply actions