Arizona Fall League get together?
by Jim McLennan on Oct 19, 2009 11:30 PM EDT
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PrintThe Diamondbacks' players will be on the Scottsdale Scorpions, and include Brandon Allen and Bryan Augenstein. After the success of SnakePitFest and Torospalooza, figured it might be fun to do something similar, and go see our boys [and possibly a few future All-Stars and Cy Young winners!]. The schedule for 2009 can be found here [PDF format], with games running October 13 through November 19th.
Looks like it'll be the October 31st game,
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What?
No one wants to come out to Surprise? Why not?
Sounds like a good plan to me. It was fun last year to see the surprised look on people’s faces at someone tailgating an AFL game. =)
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Nope!
Unless I can take Carefree Highway to get there.
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
Well
You can.
It’s just easier to get here via other routes.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Yeah, but c'mon, dude.
It’s Carefree Highway! I can drive it while listening to the Gordon Lightfoot song.
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
"You've seen better days"
Hey, it could be the DBacks 2009 theme song.
As far as AFL get together, I’m in.
Surprise
I love Surprise Stadium and even though it’s a drive for me from Chandler I would still go, as the only time I have ever been to that stadium is for Rangers/Royals Fan Fest
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
by Rockkstarr12 on Sep 20, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Phoenix Muni
isn’t that far away from Scottsdale?
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
Seriously though,
if it’s on a weekend, and other ppl from Tucson wanna go, I might be down.
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
I think it would be a cool idea. Id be down for it, only thing is I wouldnt be able to drive I would have to carpool up there. Ill pitch in with a 20$ for gas or something.
Yeah,
I have no problem (AGAIN) driving up Tucsonans, if they’ll chip in a bit.
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
Im in
I dont care where in the valley it is. But I like the idea of the 24th.
40s and blunts ?
I laugh until my head comes off.
Construction?
The only construction that I know of is at the intersection of the 303 and Bell. From there to the 101 it’s crystal clear.
Wear your own fur.
by Marc Fournier on Sep 3, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
they are done widening it then ?
everytime i got suprise its like a huge ordeal of ‘10 miles below the speed limit’ drivers and construction zones that have no workers.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Since it's a Saturday, I'll be coming from work
My job to Surprise Stadium: 30.7 miles
My job to Phoenix Muni: 7.6 miles
I do want to get out to Surprise some time, but this will not be that time. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I still haven't gotten to see a game there
Despite driving past it three or more times a week…
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
The idea has marriage.
(Points for the reference.)
Dunno if I can make it, but the last two SPFs have been solid, so why not?
I'd be down
Especially if Phil is driving :-)
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 4, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
Why
does this not surprise me?
;-)
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
Way things are going
I think some of the Tuscon denizens of the ’Pit should get money together to buy Phil a present.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Oh dear....
I think if you guys got me a hat like that, I would only wear it when I’m actively driving you up to Snakepit events. Because that’d be kinda funny.
"In the future, I want to be a fossil. Or, at least have my feces be fossilized"
-Pygalgia
Richard wanted one
when he was out DD for the bachelorette party, but we couldn’t find one! :/
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
* our
Things ’Skins has in common with foulpole for 400, please. -- soco
by snakecharmer on Sep 7, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I am totally down for it!
I live inChandler and can take anyone who lives up here in the Valley if they need a ride. Keep me posted.
I went to a few AFL games last year with some friends and we enjoyed it. I went to a few also back the year Conor Jackson was in it.
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
North Phoenix
I have a friend who lives up that way…just asbove 7th St. and Northern so North Phoenix isn’t much of an obstacle…
Forgive me for being a square but I don’t do the 40’s and blunts thing…just not my bag…I’m a good girl ;)
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
It's just a saying
I only drink 40s when Im broke and homeless. And that never happens.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Ahhhh...gotcha
Okay, cool beans :)
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
by Rockkstarr12 on Sep 29, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So Jim whats the word on this thing here ?
I’m in. Pops is in. Hell I may even bring Grandma Bighead.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Well...
There is some shuffling to be done – we now have a wrestling show that night too. May end up dropping Mrs. S off or her dropping me off, or something. But that’s more our issue than yours!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
We were having a bit of a discussion about this on my FB wall.
I’m still down for driving, if I don’t have to pay for gas. If we find out we need more seat belts, we might be able to take katers’ car as well.
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Jebus.
Why is EVERYTHING happening on the 24th?
My high school orchestra is playing with one of the groups we saw in Chicago (Barrage. Effin awesome), it’s my grandma’s 24th birthday, there are 2 other concerts I want to go to, and this.
Needless to say, I’ll be in California that night, so no dice.
Wesley requests a date change or a second game.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 28, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Obviously,
it’s not my grandma’s 24th. It’s her 75th. Wow.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 28, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not averse to a date change
But it’s tough, with the AFL not playing on Sundays, and a limited selection of alternate dates. If we want to see our boys (in Scottsdale) play, could do the 17th or 31st at Peoria, both afternoon games [tailgate afterwards?]
It’s still open…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 28, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah....
it’s now looking like I might have another event on the 24th, too.
31st ftw? Can people stand to miss Halloween parties?
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by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck....
can we wear Halloween costumes to the game??
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by DbacksSkins on Sep 28, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Only if everyone else does.
I don’t want to show up and be the only one.
Kinda like in Mean Girls…but more embarrassing.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 29, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
But
she wasn’t the only one?
I’mma totally gonna be a sexy cat.
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
I dunno what I'm gonna be
but it’s gonna be awesome.
(Maybe)
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I have a few ideas for Halloween costume
but still thinking and probably will need your inputs later.
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
I think
My costume is in the hands of my costumer. I should check with her to see how that’s coming along.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Ooooo
I didn’t know Morgan makes costumes. That’s awesome.
What are you going as?
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
She does it professionally
She works in a theater costume shop.
And I’m not sure. =)
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
I was telling...
my girlfriends the other night that I probably should go as Al Capone for halloween.
They’re all over it.
I’m still not sure what I should go as. Still thinking and figuring out where I should get Tommy Gun. :-P
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Go to Plaza Liquors.
Buy a bottle of Tommy Guns Vodka. That’s what I used when I went as a gangster.
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by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2009 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Ummm......
remind me why I’m dating you again?
:-P
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Hasn't she?
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by DbacksSkins on Oct 11, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Well,
she was at SnakePitFest, and then she came with me to SocoFest.
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Eeck
I can’t do 24th either. I’m flying out to DC that weekend.
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Another reason
to choose the 31st is that I’d like to limit myself to making 1 trip to Phoenix every 2 weeks. (Vintage baseball is on the 17th)
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Looking like the 31st
It is a day game that one: so it’ll either be a tailgate breakfast or we can hang about afterwards.. Whatever your costumes would be, best make sure they are light and comfortable!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I'm in then for the 31st.
I plan on bringing the lil ones this time. God knows you gotta spend time with them every once in a while.
Any info on time and price ?
I laugh until my head comes off.
1:10pm start or thereabouts
Debating whether to tailgate before or after the game. Opinions?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 29, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I read 12:35 on the website
Im sure I’m wrong though. I think we ought to tailgate before the game. That works better for me and the kids anyway. After the game they will be anxious to get home to get ready for the night.
Are we grilling ?
I laugh until my head comes off.
Yeah, 12:35 sounds right
I was, frankly, guessing. We’ll see what the Tucson crew think, but I wouldn’t mind an early jump on the day myself.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Sep 29, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
I can probably speak for most of us when I say we’d likely prefer to tailgate afterwards on balance, even though that sorta defeats the purpose of tailgating, but we’re not even sure how many Tucsonans will be showing up, so don’t base it on us.
Unless you want Wes to cook, because Lord knows he’d probably make it a mean tailgate if you gave him the chance.
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Wes says
“I’d bbq if everyone chipped in some food.”
by emilylovesthedbacks on Sep 29, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
there’s nothing says we can’t do both.
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
Burritos for those who can make the tailgate b4 the game and
bbq for those afterwards….or even a trip to chilis or some other fine establishment………
Just throwing out some ideas.
Papas con chorizo burritos are not expensive to make…..I could bring them if I get an exact count, high fives and maybe a buck or two……
I laugh until my head comes off.
Awww, c'mon.
How hard can it be to get a ride from one part of Scottsdale to another? Just ask whether someone in the Snakepit can do it.
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If
I’m able to go then I can certainly give you a ride.
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
I'll
let you know by tomorrow if I have the day off or not.
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
Yep
I have that day off so I can give you a ride.
You know how you get to Carnegie Hall, doncha? Practice.
Ok
The 24th AND the 31st are now open this end. Which one do people want to go for? I’m leaning towards the former, as there seems to be a lot of stuff on Halloween, and it’s also an evening game on the 24th.
However, in other news, the D-backs want to give us freebies to one of the other AFL games. Not, of course, either of the ones we’re talking about, but I’m not averse to seeing another contest! Here are the options. All are at Scottsdale, unless otherwise indicated:
Fri Oct 23, 6:35 vs Peoria Javelinas
Fri Oct 30, 6:35 vs Mesa Solar Sox
Sat Nov 7, 6:15 – Rising Stars Game at Surprise Stadium
Wed Nov 11 7:05 – vs Phoenix Desert Dogs
Wed Nov 18 6:35 – vs Mesa Solar Sox
Sat Nov 21 12:35 – AFL Championship Game
I kinda want to go to the last – the final pro-ball played in Arizona this year – but obviously don’t know if it’ll involve our boys. Thoughts, comments, etc. on a second AFL get-together…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Oooh
I vote for the one in Surprise, for obvious reasons. But the Championship game would be cool, too.
For the other game, I’m going to have to switch my vote back to the 24th. Our current Halloween plans have apparently expanded to the point that driving back to Peoria for a game at noon is unrealistic, unfortunately.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
For the 24th,
I’ll be at the UA football game with family, and I don’t wanna miss that. So, the 31st… which, I suppose, means the 31st is the vote from the Tucsonans. (Unless katers wants to drive)
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Who is "us", incidentally?
Are the Dbacks giving free tickets to you and Chris, or to the Snakepit?
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It's a result of the group outing
So pretty much to anyone who wants them. They did this last year, and we ended up with fifty tickets, but didn’t get to pick the game.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 5, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm....
that’s pretty cool of them. Well, like I said, I’m voting “no” on the 24th, “yes” on the 31st, and as for another game, I’ll wait and see how everyone feels. Again, if there’s interest, and I won’t have to pay for gas, I’ve got no problem driving everyone up again.
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I can only do the 31st.
I’ll be in DC for a wedding and Gallaudet’s homecoming on the weekend of 24th.
We could take my car if Phil want to give Ruby a break or isn’t feeling up to drive. I don’t care either way.
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
I actually don't mind driving so much.
I enjoy it, and I like to give her a break from the stop-and-go city miles. Highway miles are much better for her internals. (Though, not for the tires)
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Man
I’m not seeing much love for the 24th.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Actually, it's you, Devin.
Personally, I’m excited for like my 2nd game this entire year where I’ll get to see Dbacks play without you being around, sucking all the life outta the crowd.
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Just for that
I’m making time in my schedule to go to the game on the 31st. And every other game you might go to. And I’m driving down to Tucson to hang out with your girlfriend all the time.
"I can't accept and won't concede that this is who we are..."
Either one...
Is doable for me
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
by Rockkstarr12 on Oct 13, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmm...
The 31st, you say? I have the 30th off, making leaving easier… Sunday follows… intriguing proposition. Though, I can’t bring my negativity to the poor guys trying to break into the game… ;P
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 16-year-old.
DRIVE DOWN FROM VEGAS!!!
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
It's a possibility.
Warning: the above represents the thoughts and opinions of a 16-year-old.
Wanna see how bad I suck at softball? See my stats...
DOOO IIIT WAILORD!!!
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
FALCOR!!
Fact: Falcor was voiced by the guy who also did the voice of Skeletor. How’s that for confusing.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
The 31st it is
Note: this is actually at GOODYEAR BALLPARK, not Peoria. It’s a 12:35pm first pitch, so my plan is to get there around 11am for tailgating fun. Park as close to the entrance as possible and maybe grab a parking space for that purpose.
All thoughts, comments, etc. welcome.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, sure
“Surprise is too far away! Hey, let’s go to Goodyear!” I see how it is…
Really, though, Goodyear is a pretty nice stadium.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
Not been to it
Looking forward to that. It’s actually closer for me than Peoria, I think. :-)
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
We'll be bringing some food
Chips, sandwiches, that kind of thing. The more the merrier though.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
NOOOOO
No meatballs??
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Goodyear?
You’ve got to be kidding me.
I am Shiva the Destroyer, your harbinger of doom this evening.
I believe
that he is NOT kidding you.
Besides, even though I now know where you live and how far you have to drive, you don’t see me complaining that there’s no longer a Tucson AFL team?
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 19, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
that sounds like your own problem.
I am Shiva the Destroyer, your harbinger of doom this evening.
What?
The fact that there’s no Tucson AFL team, or the fact that I’m not complaining about it?
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 20, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks about right to me.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of the Fall League
Apparently they’ve got Gameday running on the games this season. So, even if you can’t get over to the Scorpions opener tonight, you can follow them online. Game starts at 6:35 AZ time.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
Hmmm....
anyone got the LameDay link for the Scorps?
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
In fact
I do.
Tied up 1-1, two outs in the top of the third.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
Brandon Allen batting cleanup.
Buster Posey batting 5th.
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
Sean Watson looks like he was signed because he pitches for Reds’ GM’s brother’s beer league softball team.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
That's
a big daddy.
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Two on
Brandon Allen at the plate. C’mon, BA!
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
And he grounds out
But advances the runners!
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
And they're stranded
Unfortunately.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
I do have to say
Some of these guys have great names. Peoria’s first baseman is named Yonder Alonso.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
Should we
move this to the Playoff GDT?
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm
going over there, anyway.
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 13, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm bringing children !
CHILDREN! …….. And I’m not one of those respsonsible parents so please wear your best babysitting clothes and faces.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Also
Make sure to have a lawyer on retainer in case the parents of the children Ed stole decide to press charges.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
+100
I have a shrine dedicated to Mark Reynolds, wherein I keep his bobblehead, signed baseball, and jersey T-shirt.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 22, 2009 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't look at me
I did my time already. Sure, I missed the icky diaper stage, but was there through the teenage years, and have the scars to show it.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 20, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
So
who all is going, anyone want to tailgate, what should we bring, should we dress up, where your boyfriend at is he big should I be scared is he getting you mike and ikes do you like and ikes where your boyfriend at
Seriously, though. What’s the happy-haps? Or should I just show up with wife and BattleMoses in tow at game time?
I am Shiva the Destroyer, your harbinger of doom this evening.
Im going to get there
with pops the lady and the kids right around game time.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Since
there seems to be minimal interest in tailgating, that’s what I’m going to do, too.
I am Shiva the Destroyer, your harbinger of doom this evening.
No tailgating
:-(
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 26, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Porque no?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 27, 2009 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Seems like no-one else
Wants to get there before game time. I’m still up for it, but have no interest in doing so by myself obviously!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 27, 2009 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Just talk to a tree with a beer in your hand,
laugh alot and seem insane. You’ll make friends.
I laugh until my head comes off.
IS there
a specific section or is it like if we see someone we know we see them and that’s it ???
I laugh until my head comes off.
It's general admission
So no particular section. But we can certainly pick a general area in which to gather. Suggestions?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 27, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of which,
who else is coming up from Tucson with me?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
I'm thinking we're gonna have to pass...
I just started my job today (WOO) and even though they said we get paid every Friday, I don’t know if mine’ll go through right away.
So. No money, no game.
by emilylovesthedbacks on Oct 28, 2009 3:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I talked to Wes today,
I think he’s coming, so it’ll be KT, me, Justin and Wes.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Emily told me
over the twitter today that Wes is going.
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Cool
Are you gonna get there early for tailgating purposes?
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 28, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm....
that has yet to be decided.
If we do, will soco bring the sausages?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 29, 2009 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
They'd better be pre-cooked
Unless you want them grilled on the SnakePitMobile radiator, with a side of Castrol GTX sauce…
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 29, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
most shrink-wrapped sausages are pre-cooked these days.
If not, my valve cover has a perfectly-shaped groove for the plug wires.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
That works out.
I have to work from 1-8, so I wouldn’t have been able to go anyway…and this way, Wes isn’t home bored while I’m at work. :-P
by emilylovesthedbacks on Oct 29, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
You mean Justin?
Since he’s been talking about it since the beginning?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Oh, that’s right. He did.
I was talking about me. :-P
we're like a borg ship; resistance is futile-- soco via twitter.
Well I think you both have my cellphone number so call me with details lol. What day did we decide on? The 31st right? Where do you want to meet up in Tucson, The Tucson Mall?
I don't have your # anymore, I forgot to save it.
Txt or call me with it.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
I won't be able to make it...
Due to a Halloween get together at a friend’s house coinciding that day, but if anything changes, I will let you all know via post in here
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
No tailgating it is
In the absence of any apparent interest, there’ll be no tailgating tomorrow. [I’ll be having tortilla wraps for dinner!] We’ll be at the main gate at about 12:20pm; failing that, we’ll be inside, as close to the Scottsdale Scorpions on-deck circle as we can get.
See you there!
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
I believe Wes
has promised us tailgating on the drive up. :-D
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
So we're sure this is in Goodyear, right?
Rather than in Peoria?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Because
Goodyear sure as Hell isn’t listed in the Stadiums….
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Well, the city of Goodyer
Is giving away tickets to it. Natalie Niekro is also scheduled to throw out the first pitch, as part of Aneurysm Awareness Week. So if it’s not at Goodyear, there’s going to be peeved people.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 30, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And see also page 3
the Fall League will utilize the two newest spring-training venues for two games this season.
• Camelback Ranch-Glandale, spring home of the Dodgers/White Sox (one Peoria Saguaros home game), Nov. 14
• Goodyear Stadium, spring home of the Indians/Reds (one Peoria Javelinas home game), Oct. 31
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 30, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad link...
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Not bad, just incorrect
Not enough copy and too much paste. Try this one [PDF document]
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 31, 2009 2:26 AM EDT up reply actions
I have
no idea who Natalie Niekro is.
But I’m glad it’s in Goodyear…. that’s a LOT closer than Peoria.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Only by a few miles
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
HOFer Phil Niekro's daughter
You might remember the aneurysm awareness ads she did during the season? Phil suffere an aneurysm and died in October 2007.
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
by Jim McLennan on Oct 31, 2009 2:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Well,
I assumed she was related…
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 31, 2009 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
And if anyone else is going
A free ticket you can print out is available here
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Printed out 4 for us
last night.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
by DbacksSkins on Oct 31, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions
You should have printed out extra
You could have scalped them in the parking lot and made back your gas money.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
This
made me LOL.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Nah.
I got gas money anyway for being the taxi.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Although
we DID have an extra ticket, since Zephon called me this morning to say he thought he was going to throw up.
Methinks Wes might be pregnant.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
So while we were there there was this crazy woman yelling at the players. I started trying to catch her but instead caught a silly random conversation from the stands.
FOR WARNING, THIS ISN’T SAFE FOR WORK/KIDS. There be curses and such.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijst8UxyUDg
"celebrate we will, cause life is short but sweet for certain" - dmb
Crazy woman in the stands...
I bet you’re talking about Big Mouth aka Superfan Susan…a short lady with blonde-almost-white shoulder-length hair and a manly deep voice…always clapping, cheering, and yelling at the players? She sits in the front or near the front at the games…Chad Tracy hates her but is way too nice to tell her to shut the hell up LOL
When the DBacks would be on the road she would fo to Tucso0n and watch the Winders play. When I lived down there I went to a ton of games and sat by 3rd base line on the home team side of the field…anywho, Big Mouth would stand right behind the dugout, first row, and do her thing. Alan Zinter and Chad Tracy would pound on the inner roof of the dugout yelling at her to STFU.
Some of the players like her, others are annoyed by her. The woman is a retired rock band manager with money out her teeth and an OBSESSION for the Dbacks. She’s a season ticket holder, has been featured in the newspaper and onthe local news…she’s damn-near stalker status, according to other fans and those players who hate her
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
She kinda creeps me out
I sat a couple rows behind her at a Spring Training game in March- this was during batting practice, and she still was screaming the whole time. Yeesh.
"Spam headline: 'YOU ARE CHOSEN!' Oh, Morpheus, you're getting pretty lazy."
"Or they are informing you you are Jewish in a very lame conversion campaign."
"In either case, sending me spam is not the way to invite me to Zion."
Creepy indeed!
Supposedly she got married last season or the season before and her new husband doesn’t care for baseball, so she and he do their own things apart, activity-wise at least. She knows more about the players than the media guide LOL She stands at the top of the parking garage overlooking the players’ lot about 5 hours before a game and SCREAMS down to the players as they arrive…she’s even been to a few of the players’ homes! To me that’s just weird…that’s borderline stalker! She’s old enough to be the MOTHER of a few players too! I have talked to her many times at games…she is friendly, but she’s just odd. But if I had the $$$$ that woman has, I’d probably be odd too LOL!
Before the very last game this year, Dan Haren came out of the locker room and presented her (Susan is her name) with her very own DBacks white jersey, signed by every player on the team and on the back it says SUSAN 1. Must be nice, but then I can’t gripe. I also got a present…a bat from Augie and he signed it for me too :)
"AUGIE AUGIE AUGIE...OY OY OY!"
Yeah.
Jim was giving us the rundown at the game.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
She's paid huh ?
I could make her my sugar momma and calm her down.
I laugh until my head comes off.
Interesting. Didn't know the background
Seen her many times at games all over the place. By most accounts I’ve heard, she’s nice, but yeah, obsession seems the right word. I mean, I’m fairly obsessed with the D-backs too, but she does seem to take it to the extreme! Couple of pieces on her:
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20061030&content_id=140995&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071109&content_id=2296866&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
AFL
I’m thinking of going to the Scorpions/Desert Dogs game on Friday. Is there any way to find out who is pitching for either team? I see SS pitched yesterday. Which kind of bums me out – maybe you all will get to see him in the rising stars game?
Also – any advice for the game?
Difficult to say in the Fall League
You might want to look at the previous Saturday’s box-score – there’s no Sunday game, so if they have a five-man rotation, the starter that day would be scheduled to pitch on Friday. I’ve little doubt Strassburg will be in the Rising Stars game.
As for advice… I got nothing much. It’s very, very relaxed. You can pick a seat and stick with it, or meander around the park as you please. Just be careful with your comments, because you know they can hear you [coughJustincough!]
"Win, or die" -- Marquise de Merteuil
Justin = BrandonAllenInsultWIN
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
You're a Wazzu fan?
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Oh.
Lame.
I don't think this has ever happened before. The Redskins suck, yet the (Arizona) Cardinals and (University of Arizona) Wildcats don't.
Appreciated
Reading over the press release it looks like most of the top pitching prospects left, will probably pitch on Saturday. Would be fun to go to if it weren’t at the same time as the ASU game.
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