Final Call for Reynold's Birthday

by soco on Jul 23, 2008 1:19 PM EDT

Edit: So we're about a week and a half from the birthday bash, and I'd like some final numbers, especially from those on the fence. Also, if you're electing to bring something (and don't feel you have to) then I'd like to know as well just for planning purposes.

As previously mentioned last night in the GDT, the missus and I are going to be throwing a birthday party for Mark Reynolds on August 3rd, which is a Sunday.

What: Mark Reynold is turning 25, so therefore we need to get wild.

When: August 3rd, 2008 at 11:00am to whenever. The D'backs are in LA and play at 1pm.

Where: Our house. It's East Scottsdale, we'll let you know when we get a list of people who want to come.

Okay, this doesn't sound wild yet? Then you'd be wrong. There's going to be a cake, and streamers, and barbeque, and soda, and chips, and maybe adult beverages for those of you old enough, and the baseball game, and maybe even balloons. I know! Balloons!

Should I bring something? If you want, we'll provide the basics of cake, burgers, hot dogs, chips, and soda. If there's something you want to bring, than sign up here. Want Creamsicles? Sign that up. Beer? Sign that up. Otter pops or Dunkaroos? Sign that up.

I have ideas, who do I call? Post it here, so Reynolds' Quarter Century Bash can be even more awesome.

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I'm in

I believe I owe someone some ice cream.

Currently blaming the D-backs struggles on: the removal of Dominar Rygel XVI from the throne.

by kishi on Jun 29, 2008 9:13 PM EDT 0 recs

Sign me up

Probably a +1, if Mrs. SnakePit comes along. Stuff will be brought, I’m sure.

by Jim McLennan on Jun 30, 2008 11:01 PM EDT 0 recs

I don't know

just yet if I’ll be able to make it.
Can I put in a “maybe”?

Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 1, 2008 2:00 AM EDT 0 recs

It's still over a month away

so sure.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 1, 2008 9:06 AM EDT up 0 recs

could anyone kick in

some money for a flight out and I also need a place to crash for a few days.

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Jul 1, 2008 5:46 PM EDT 0 recs

Ummm

This has got to be one of the strangest things I’ve heard of. Sadly enough, I may be actually considering attending good old Mark’s B-day party. Will have to check my calendar!

by AZSEAfan on Jul 1, 2008 6:57 PM EDT 0 recs

Well,

it’s more like a SnakePit party, and a soco family housewarming party, with a Mark Reynolds theme.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 1, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

NO

It really is his birthday party. I’m making him a cake and there will be balloons and streamers. That instantly makes it a birthday party.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

But

he’ll be in LA! :-(

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah, I know

but we can just pretend he’s there.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 1, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up 0 recs

IDEA!!!

Life size cut out. Bam! You have a party guest

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Jul 1, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up 0 recs

OR

I could dress up a mannequin to look kind of like him: a little ginger, a little stubble, a little dirt, a little Sedona Red and no one will know.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 1, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up 0 recs

Punch and pie will be served.

PUNCH AND PIE.

Therefore, birthday. ;)

I'm making a triple, not a curtain call.

by mrssoco on Jul 1, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up 0 recs

The more the merrier!

(Within reason)

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up 0 recs

I will be in boot camp :-(

So have you guys all seen each other before or something? Do you do these sort of things annually?

Another question I have for you all, what is the Air force base in Phoenix called?

by dbacksfan01 on Jul 2, 2008 1:34 PM EDT 0 recs

It's Luke Air Force Base

and I’ve met Jim before a couple times. We tried a SnakepitFest last year that didn’t work out too well, and there’s another one this year for August 23rd. I know some people have done barbeques before as well.

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 2, 2008 1:57 PM EDT up 0 recs

Ok thanks.

I think if I were to come to one though I would be one of the youngest at 18. I notice a lot of you are older than I thought and some even married.

by dbacksfan01 on Jul 2, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Well, the socos are only like 23, even though they're married.

AJ is 19 I think, Luca is 14, Zephon is 21, and Emily is 18. Of course, I think Emily may be the only one of those 4 to come, and maybe Zephon. He’d have to drive up from Tucson, though.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 2, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up 0 recs

::waves::

but I’d still be the youngest…
:-\

Two days later, Eric Byrnes missed three games for excessive crying, and started listening to emo. At the same time, Emily changed her name to emilylovesthedbacksexceptthatloserericbyrnes.

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 2, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up 0 recs

yeah I don't think I'm flying

halfway across the country for a birthday party for a man we don’t know and who won’t appreciate it.

Baseball season, when everything becomes right in the world.

by seton hall snake pit on Jul 2, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up 0 recs

Oh, he'd better appreciate it

doesn’t he know there will be balloons?

By all means hit at a glacial pace. You know how that thrills me.

by soco on Jul 3, 2008 2:10 AM EDT up 0 recs

Haha

Timm is 22 and I am 24 so therefore we ARE 23. ;)

G-d, I don’t know whether to feel old or young.

I'm making a triple, not a curtain call.

by mrssoco on Jul 2, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up 0 recs

Well, combined, you're my age.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 2, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up 0 recs

You don’t look like you’re 46.

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 3, 2008 1:43 AM EDT up 0 recs

Badda bing.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 3, 2008 2:00 AM EDT up 0 recs

Smart ass.

Mark Reynolds: Turning me gay since '07

by DbacksSkins on Jul 3, 2008 2:00 AM EDT up 0 recs

What, are you surprised?

"Evil lurks everywhere, often in plain sight... Can you lurk in plain sight? Or is that just walking?"

by kishi on Jul 3, 2008 2:02 AM EDT up 0 recs

As previously mentioned,

I’ll actually be at the game in LA with my Happy Birthday Mark Reynolds sign in hand. :-)

Anyone want anything from Dodgerland?

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 2:15 PM EDT 0 recs

Yeah

and ‘Skins will be fighting sharks or something.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 23, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah, I thought they were your shark friends.

:-)

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up 0 recs

Some sharks are my boys

but no word yet if they can make it down there.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 23, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up 0 recs

;-D

can’t touch this….

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 23, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah, get us a sweep while you’re there.

Oh, and I’ll give you a dollar if you hit Joe Torre with a baseball.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

by kishi on Jul 23, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

From our seats,

I’d expect more than a dollar for being able to hit Joe Torre.
:-)
(Top deck, section 4, row H)

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 23, 2008 5:20 PM EDT up 0 recs

But it's not just a dollar

It’s a dollar, the intense satisfaction of hitting Joe Torre with a baseball, and the adoration of millions!

Fine, two dollars.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

by kishi on Jul 23, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up 0 recs

I'll think about it.

Maybe the Diamondbacks should just sign me...

by emilylovesthedbacks on Jul 24, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up 0 recs

Me + Mrs SnakePit

Will be attending. She may need to go to The Sets for a bit: if so, she’ll drop me off around 11:30 am, and then will come back to join the party, hopefully in time for first pitch. We can bring food, but I’m not sure what: suggestions welcome! There may be some interesting beverages showing up too, as I think I’m scheduled to get a delivery from the Beer of the Month club between now and then. :-)

by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 2:25 PM EDT 0 recs

Oh, do you have wi-fi in the new place?

Just wondering whether or not to bring the laptop for Thread purposes. :-) Failing that, you’ll have to take notes on behalf of attendees!

by Jim McLennan on Jul 23, 2008 3:02 PM EDT 0 recs

We have wi-fi

and computers at the wazoo, so you should be more than accomodated.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 23, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up 0 recs

I can't come obviously :-(

but I’ll try to be there in spirit,if you see a ghost girl with long, black hair, it’s me.

We will meet in Red 3 at the hour of scampering.

by hotclaws on Jul 23, 2008 4:56 PM EDT 0 recs

I will be there, and I’ll be bringing the wife along.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

by kishi on Jul 23, 2008 5:16 PM EDT 0 recs

For the record

My wife gave me a weird look when I explained “So, we’re having a birthday party for one of the Diamondbacks players…”

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

by kishi on Jul 23, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up 0 recs

Question

can you give general cross roads for the party? I have plans that day but may be able to sneak away for a bit if it’s halfway close.

by AZSEAfan on Jul 24, 2008 12:38 PM EDT 0 recs

Cactus and Frank Lloyd

in Northeast Scottsdale.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 24, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up 0 recs

Can I be put on the list as a half-yes?

I’ve already committed to helping somebody move that day, but I’m hoping to be done sometime mid-morning (because helping someone move in 115-degree heat goes from “nice” to “masochistic”). I probably won’t know until that day, but I’m interested.

by Azreous on Jul 24, 2008 5:11 PM EDT 0 recs

Sure

we’ll make sure there’s enough food for you, just in case.

Knock off the hippie crap, strap on a helmet, and start shooting. This is baseball, Diamondbacks, I want you to storm that beach like it's Normandy!

by soco on Jul 24, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up 0 recs

Holy guacamole!

by dahlian on Jul 25, 2008 12:04 AM EDT 0 recs

Aquabats

Probably the best band in the world. Ever. :-)

Well, as far as live acts go, certainly in my top three.

by Jim McLennan on Jul 25, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up 0 recs

Don't get me wrong,

I love The Aquabats! as much as the next copper-blooded Arizonan, but the fact that you call them the best live act in the world makes me weep for you.

The Aquabats! are likely number two on my list, but they’re still miles beneath the number one greatest live band of all time – The Upper Crust. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the twice (once on Halloween and once during Mardi Gras – both times in downtown NOLA) and each performance was more outstanding than the last.

I’ll have to go through my backups and post all of my pictures from that show to give you the full experience. Needless to say, they rocked the mansion for several hours while imbibing ungodly amounts of tequila as a devoted fanbase, all dressed to the nines in Victorian regal, cheered them on with appropriate colloquialisms. Each hour and a half to two hour set ended in a drunken encore that featured band members tripping over each other, playing the same song in consecutively without realizing it, but not breaking out of accent and character.

And who can forget the immortal words, “If any of you of would like to have sex with yourselves… I mean.. uh… ourselves… err… uh… we’ll be back stage…”?

by dahlian on Jul 25, 2008 1:18 AM EDT up 0 recs

Are they even still together?

I thought they broke up awhile ago…..

Mark Reynolds: back to turning me gay.

by DbacksSkins on Jul 25, 2008 8:48 AM EDT up 0 recs

Aquabats

I really hope you had the opportunity to see them in the “Fury of the Aquabats” days, when the band was bigger, younger, and (somewhat) more athletic. There is nothing better than watching your friend get hit in the face by a squid thrown from from the stage. Great times.

I especially enjoyed watching them in the rat hole that was the Nile Theater in Mesa. That place was creepy, but leaving the concert and walking past all the ravers waiting to get in always made for an especially interesting evening.

by bcloirao on Jul 28, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up 0 recs