Casa de batgirl: You're invited!

by batgirl on Jul 12, 2005 1:42 PM PDT

WHO: You, silly!
WHAT: Casa de batgirl
WHEN: Saturday, August 6th, 2 pm
WHERE: batgirl's house, silly!
WHY: To gather with other ANers to watch the A's kick some Royals tail

Nico has been so nice to host us twice, and I think it's time we gave him a break. So, come one, come as many as will fit, to Casa de batgirl for an afternoon of food and A's watching. I live up on the hill in Berkeley. Although the BART station is a bit of a walk, there should be no problem sending a car down to pick up any BART riders to shuttle up to my house.

I thought Chez Nico II was particularly fun as we had time to hang out and chat prior to the game, so I'll propose a similar set up: food from 2-4, first pitch 4:10. I'm undecided yet what to do about food, but the BBQ was great and I imagine we'll go that route. More to follow.

If you are interested in attending, email me at batgirlAN@hotmail.com and be sure to include your user name. I'll follow up with you to give directions and additional information. All are welcome, but I may need to limit it if we seem to be getting too many people to fit in my living room.

Hope to see you there! We'll get that elusive photo of Melody yet!

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are there copyright issues

preventing you from calling it The Batcave?

Also:

We'll get that elusive photo of Melody yet!

At some point, we have to count the wounded and say, "At what cost?" At what cost, indeed.

ps. I'll be out of town. I'm very sad I'll miss Chez Batcave I. But we'll probably catch you at AN Day Reloaded.

by Apricot on Jul 12, 2005 2:09 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going to be honest here

and admit that I know next to nothing about the actual "Batgirl." I had thought about calling it the batcave, but then I thought there's a good chance she doesn't even have a batcave, and all of the comics fans will jump all over me. I didn't want this to spiral into my most embarassing blog moment since being called "fatgirl" by some trolls.

I went with "casa de" to try and keep with the international flavor, and I didn't want to rip off too many of Nico's ideas.

Regarding seeing you at AN day, I certainly hope so!

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Jul 12, 2005 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

geek test

which I am clearly about to fail.

I did a little research and found

Eventually Batman told Batgirl the secret of his dual identity and granted her free access to the Batcave and all its technology. The Batcomputer quickly became her domain and now she even surpasses Batman, Robin and Nightwing in cyber-expertise.

Presumably, the Batcomputer is set to refresh AN once every five seconds.

And anyone you trolls on Batgirl will face the wrath of the Batbat and the angry Apricot Gang.

They'll be washing goop out of their hair for days. Grrr.

by Apricot on Jul 12, 2005 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

thanks for the batprimer

So THAT'S what that thing in my closet is for!

If I now surpass Batman, Robin and Nightwing in cyber-expertise, that means that they don't know how to post pictures or provide a link through a highlighted word either. I hope we won't be having to fight any cyber-crime.

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Jul 12, 2005 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Batgirl

in her "real life" is a librarian, I believe? These days, that would fit in with the cyber-expertise.

Everything's cocoa and cookies once again--M. Urban, on A's win

by streetfan on Jul 12, 2005 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

batprimer part deux

they don't know how to post pictures

The Apricot Gang above was < img src="http://www.paulnoll.com/Oregon/Canning/canning-apricot-butter.jpg" >

or provide a link through a highlighted word either

and the research link was

< a href="http://www.batman-superman.com/batman/cmp/batgirl.html" >research< /a >

except the spaces after < and before > should be removed so 'auto format' knows that it's real HTML.

by Apricot on Jul 12, 2005 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

dam...i wish i could go to these get togethers

all the fans have..sometimes I think I'm the only A's fan in Southern California.

by henry85 on Jul 12, 2005 2:10 PM PDT reply actions

That would be False

Thousand Oaks A's Fan

by Donner on Jul 12, 2005 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Pasadena

I think Bill King and Ken Korach are fantastic broadcasters.

by rich @ Athletics Nation on Jul 12, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions

West Los Angeles

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jul 12, 2005 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions

San Diego

by RunRickeyRun on Jul 12, 2005 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

PASADENA!!!

WOO HOO, Me too!!!

by henry85 on Jul 12, 2005 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

waahh.. brooklyn.

any other ANers out here? not that we ever cacn actually WATCH the games, unless someone has a fancy cable package.
i might be out there in august, there being santa cruz, so i'll keep an eye on the boards.

by brothersky on Jul 13, 2005 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Pasadena x3

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 13, 2005 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Bah to you all.

Vancouver is a looooong commute.

by Ozzz on Jul 12, 2005 2:21 PM PDT reply actions

fingers crossed

i can go to this one. have to find out if i'm in new york that weekend, but i'm aiming for earlier than the 6th, so we'll see.

and for henry85, i spent this whole last year in LA. ewwww. i mean, yeah, it was nice. ;-)

"...the plate won't move. The mound is going to feel the same. The strike zone, with slight variations, is going to be right where it has always been." -Huston

by sabriel on Jul 12, 2005 2:23 PM PDT reply actions

I'll be there...

If Forrest and I did not overly offend anyone with our constant banter... :)

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jul 12, 2005 2:32 PM PDT reply actions

i was not offended

then again...i was not there

"Bobby Crosby is the MAN!" -Matthias

by burnone on Jul 12, 2005 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions

oh well

sounds like another fun time, but unfortunately this event coincides with my taking of my second portion of the ARE (architectural registration exam). so think of me sitting in the testing center freaking out while you all enjoy the BBQ.

i'm sorry everybody, but i think macha is a good manager.

by JMC @ Athletics Nation on Jul 12, 2005 3:06 PM PDT reply actions

Sure

but think about in fifty years when you're retired and enjoying BBQ while hosting AN Day at the JMC Palace(which you designed yourself, being an architect and all) while we're sitting in the Social Security Center freaking out while trying to get a check so we can buy some cat food for our dinner, all because we spent our prime years partying at A's games while you were studying to become an architecturist.

Mmmmmm......Little Friskies

Picker of Nits since '63. Or so I thought until I discovered AN. Now I feel like a nitpiker.

by McFood on Jul 12, 2005 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

ARE

JMC, what division(s) are you taking? I passed the ARE back in '00. It can't go any worse than when I took the building graphic portion... the computer crashed in the middle of the exam. The only problem was that NCARB registered the crash as me not completing the exam and it took 2 months to straighten the mess out.
Best of luck, I got my fingers crossed for you. If you need any friendly advice, feel free to drop me a line.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jul 12, 2005 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions

THANKS

the only division i've passed so far is pre-design. i'm looking to knock out general structures and lateral forces next as i'm expecting to have the most difficulty with those. should i fail either than i can spend my 6 mont waiting period taking some of the other portions.

i'm sure all you other ANers are interested in all that.

the JMC palace? i'd settle for the JMC 2 bedroom bungalow in temescal, with a garage converted into a wood shop.

i'm sorry everybody, but i think macha is a good manager.

by JMC @ Athletics Nation on Jul 12, 2005 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Kick down with the answers!

Now if it were only that easy. Although I am not going to worry about the exams until after I actually get my BArch from Cal Poly (SLO) this upcoming school year.

by casey. on Jul 12, 2005 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey Casey...

What's your thesis going to be? Good luck to you for the upcoming year.
If you or JMC feel the need for some advice from a guy that's been there, just drop me a line. Us architecture type A's fans gotta stick together.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jul 13, 2005 7:21 AM PDT up reply actions

arch. history

I always got a kick out of the fact that our stadium is called the Coliseum. Perhaps the new one will be the Oakland Pantheon.

Good luck Casey. I graduated from RISD in '98. The first years out of school are very enjoyable, you remember what sleep is like.

i'm sorry everybody, but i think macha is a good manager.

by JMC @ Athletics Nation on Jul 13, 2005 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Sleep...

I've never done a work related all-nighter since I graduated (Montana State '95)... but my addiction to caffeine is still as strong. It's the only thing that keeps me going while writing specs.

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by lansfords1 on Jul 13, 2005 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll probably be there...

If I'm not in Vegas. If I'm in Vegas, you can rest assured that I'l be betting on the A's.

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 12, 2005 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

damn i wish i could go...

....i'd jump into my batman suit, scoot on over and grab robin in the batcar and drive over....but the 3500 miles is too far and the batcar gets crappy gas mileage :-(

We're not dunderheads here...

by bigelephant on Jul 12, 2005 3:57 PM PDT reply actions

Alas, I'll be in SoCal

spending a fabulous weekend in disneyland....perhaps next time?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 12, 2005 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

I will be there,

if only to experience what it's like to be a guest at one of these thangs. And to give Forrest a hard time (I have a job, but that's my hobby).

Casa de batgirl...Hmm...Sounds like an event that needs a "Yankees pinata" to make it complete... :--}

Nico

by Nico on Jul 12, 2005 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

I can't be there

because I'll be at that game!

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -- Gil Meche

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 12, 2005 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

Me too

I've got tickets for the entire series.

Never play leapfrog w/ a Unicorn!

by smith1051 on Jul 12, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm in

Probably will be there

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by Zonis on Jul 12, 2005 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

Can I have a Casa de GreenNGoldGirl?

<snort> Like my parents could let me have a bunch of rapists in my house. :)

"I think there's some closet sickos on this team, just waiting to bust out. Even Huston; you can't be a closer and not be a little off." Zito said.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 12, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

Or worse yet,

grapists.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 12, 2005 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

grapists are dangerous

when the party dries up, they'll be raisin hell!

by Apricot on Jul 12, 2005 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Just make sure nobody...

..tears their esophogas

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 13, 2005 1:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Good one, 'Cotty.

Hopefully, they won't ferment and start wining.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 13, 2005 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions

funny ...

I know someone who graped a nun. seriously, he was young and threw grapes at her or "graped" her against her will.

"The difference between Jose Canseco and Kobe Bryant is that Kobe doesn't believe in giving his teammates any shots." -Jay Leno

by vignette17 on Jul 13, 2005 3:27 AM PDT up reply actions

As a basketball coach

whose team practices outdoors, my team was once victim of a "drive by fruiting," but we weren't graped; lemoned, I think.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 13, 2005 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Sounds fun!

I'm gonna do my best to make it to this one. I have to drive from San Jose to Davis that day anyways, so I figure I can take a slight detour through Berkeley to watch the A's win!

"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 12, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions