Coolest. Gift. Ever.

by JJ on May 7, 2007 8:07 AM PDT

Ever get a really cool A's-related gift?

Last week was my 26th birthday, and my wife was particularly excited for the gift she got for me. She got me 2 tickets to the A's-Indians game in Cleveland on September 22, including a weekend in Cleveland away from the kids (1-year old twins)! Being in Cincinnati, I rarely get to see the A's, so I'm particularly excited. I also love it because my wife is not a huge baseball fan - she says she's in it for the food!

Anyone ever give you a great A's gift (outside of Frank Thomas)?

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I'm thinking

Sep. 22 is Clinch Day.

by mikeA on May 7, 2007 8:06 AM PDT reply actions

I certainly hope so

My first thought was that that'll be in the middle of the pennant race!

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on May 7, 2007 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Just this morning, actually.

One of my coworkers got me a pair of A's earrings. They are green bottle caps with an old A's logo on them. They are so freakin' tacky. I absolutely love them. :)

"Of all the things he does well, that's like second-to-last on the list, just above deer hunting." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on May 7, 2007 8:21 AM PDT reply actions

tacky? how appropriate

:-)

by Amnesiac727 on May 7, 2007 9:09 AM PDT up reply actions

I have an A's painting from an artist friend

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on May 7, 2007 8:32 AM PDT reply actions

Yes, BBG

we know you live in LA. (;

by mikeA on May 7, 2007 8:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Didnt you post a picture of it

a while back? It was a watercolor painting if Im not mistaken. I liked it a lot, tell your artist friend that he/she did a good job. Now if only I could make friends with artists.

by Amnesiac727 on May 7, 2007 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Baseball 101

last year for Mother's Day.

"The worst day on a ball field is better than the best day in any office." - David Wright

by kkdaz on May 7, 2007 8:39 AM PDT reply actions

Yes, as a matter of fact...

I posted a diary about it...

http://www.athleticsnation.com/story...

"Crosby and Chavey have a special button on my D.V.R... its called fast forward." -risp

by McFood on May 7, 2007 8:44 AM PDT reply actions

Diamond level seats

for my birthday last year from my fiance. Game 3 playoff tickets from my parents.

by jpl on May 7, 2007 9:31 AM PDT reply actions

Extra Innings Package

My birthday coincides with opening day and my wife subscribes to EI for me every year...and she does not like baseball either.

by easyraider on May 7, 2007 10:24 AM PDT reply actions

nice package

...bork bork bork. swede

by since72 on May 7, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

(Michael Scott response)

by easyraider on May 7, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

First time I've heard

"weekend away in Cleveland."

So it goes.

by jeepers on May 7, 2007 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

I was going to say the same thing.

But I'd even a weekend getaway to Baghdad doesn't so bad if the A's are playing there.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on May 7, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

I was going to say the same thing.

But even a weekend getaway to Baghdad doesn't so bad if the A's are playing there.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on May 7, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

especially coming from Cincinnati

When I opened it, my wife says, "I know it's Cleveland, but I know you love the A's," to which I replied, "I took a Greyhound from Utah to Oakland (52 hours roundtrip) for an A's game - Cleveland is okay!"

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on May 7, 2007 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

I going same thing

But weekend Baghdad doesn't bad if A's there.

by Philip Christy on May 7, 2007 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

30 Rock?

am i the only one who watches that show? the cleveland sequence was hilarious.

by Eric in Atlanta on May 7, 2007 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

You're not the only one...

And "30 Rock" recently revealed to me a glaring problem in my marriage. I had to explain the line "I'll cut you open like a tauntaun!" to my husband... :(

"Don't your coworkers find a baby on your head to be kind of weird?" ~ salb918

by Poppy on May 7, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

It's ok to use the heater sometimes, Poppy.

You didn't actually show him what this meant, did you?

the difference between Chavy and deer in the headlights? (after Nico)

by LAXile on May 7, 2007 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

My lightsaber is in the shop.

"Don't your coworkers find a baby on your head to be kind of weird?" ~ salb918

by Poppy on May 7, 2007 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions

You've got to try the Steamers.

Local specialty.

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on May 8, 2007 2:50 AM PDT up reply actions

An ex-girlfriend of mine

found an A's belt buckle at a garage sale, and made it into a belt for me. I've worn the thing almost every day for the last three years, so I am always showin' A's pride!

by Philip Christy on May 7, 2007 11:13 AM PDT reply actions

you know that might not be a bright idea

in case you might have or be looking for a current girlfriend

Hi, I am closetasfan, and I am a NRAF, and an ANA

by closetasfan on May 7, 2007 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions

My sister used to bake cookies for Bill King and

Lon Simmons back in the 80s when she helped a woman who basically ran her daycare out of the bleachers (remember $2 seats?). She now has her own cookie company, btw. She'd bribe all the security guards and eventually get to the booth, where she bestowed her delicious baked goods on our late great announcer. This is my most memorable A's-related gift.

the difference between Chavy and deer in the headlights? (after Nico)

by LAXile on May 7, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions