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AN Day V: The Tailgate - - BUY TICKETS NOW!

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Well, I am fresh off a weekend of an A's/Angels road trip, and after the game yesterday that saw our very own Ziggy earn his first career win in the most dramatic fashion ever; with the walk-off grand slam, I am ready to do it again!

Here are the immediate details: The A's have reserved rows for us in section 130 for Saturday, July 12 against the Angels. The game will start at 6:05 PM, and we have decided to tailgate before this game.

I have had a few offers of help (thanks, guys!), and it's going to take all offers from my Oakland natives to pull this off. We are looking for the following: a) people to come early and help save a block of the parking lot for this event, b) people with grills who wouldn't mind sharing to get everyone fed, and c) people who are driving to the game who are willing to bring chairs to the tailgate. I also need someone who does this a lot to tell me where in the parking lot we should set up the tailgate.

I am going to be the contact for all ticket information if you would like to sit with the group, and tickets need to be purchased from me within the next  two weeks. For the tailgate itself, it will be a 'bring your own meal' affair, and we will provide grilling options. I can't wait for this event; it should be a great time to meet some fellow ANers outside of the internet, and who doesn't like a tailgate?

Payment Details: Face value for the tickets for this game are $30 for our seats, but we can get them for $22 each. This includes shipping/handling.  All I need is for you to Pay Pal me at baseballgirl1976 at hotmail dot com, and provide your AN username, number of tickets, $22 for each ticket, and your mailing address. I will mail all tickets, unless you make special arrangements with me.

More details will follow during the next month, but we need to buy the tickets now. Come one, come all, tell your friends and families, and come cheer on the A's, as we have our very first AN tailgate!!!!

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Oakland Resident in the Freaking House!!!!!!

I got right on this. I called the A’s office and it is possible to reserve a tailgate spot in Lot B for $100. It can accommodate up to 250 people. They give us portable toilets & cans for hot coals. They will also give 1-2 parking passes for those who wish to come in early and set-up. We could rent table & chairs fromthem ( which I don’t think would be necessary).
The contact person is Christie Ledbetter (510) 563-2339. Would you considering adding $1 per ticket to defray the cost if you should decide to go this route?
Only drawback is this is a giveaway day( hat).

"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."

by Imaseasonticketholder on Jun 9, 2008 3:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Thank you so much!

I had talked about renting a spot, but most people seem to think that we could set it up ourselves, and just use our own facilities. Of course, if everyone wants to go this route, no prob…we can set something up!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 4:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we're going to go this route!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 8:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Imaseasonticketholder

THANK YOU FOR THIS. I really appreciate all of your work!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 8:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

just sent my PayPal

Thanks for setting this up, and no problem if there are any additional cost for things like the tailgate spot, which sounds like a good idea. Looking forward to meeting all ANers in person!

by asfansince1989 on Jun 9, 2008 4:04 PM PDT   0 recs

I can help with a) and c)

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2008 4:06 PM PDT   0 recs

I can bring chairs and I do have a small portable grill.

I also have a table or two I can bring. I willing to do a COSTCO hotog & burger run if people guarantee that they wil eat them.

"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."

by Imaseasonticketholder on Jun 9, 2008 4:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We'll bring a grill and get there early:

Since we are a special group they may set aside some of the giveaways for us.

Pride And Poise!!!

by saint on Jun 9, 2008 4:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Where should we meet for the tailgate?

What area do you think would work?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 4:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Not too keen on reserving a spot ?

"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."

by Imaseasonticketholder on Jun 9, 2008 4:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We are seeing if there is any way the A's can do this for us.

Otherwise, I will take a poll to see if anyone minds adding a dollar onto the ticket price. It totally depends on how many tickets we sell.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 4:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, okay

"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."

by Imaseasonticketholder on Jun 9, 2008 4:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank you again...we're going to go this route!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 8:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That really is the best.

In fact, I motion that it is the plan every year.

Pride And Poise!!!

by saint on Jun 10, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Question

Is this going to be AN Day for this year, or is this something different?

"He's day-to-day," Geren said. "But aren't we all?" - 5/29/08

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Jun 9, 2008 4:16 PM PDT   0 recs

This is AN day...the only weekend day that looked remotely good

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 4:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And by remotely good, she means that she knew I would be out of town for ...

"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback

by devo on Jun 9, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't have much stuff to bring (grills, tables, chairs)

but I’m more than willing to get there early to help set up or help with any other organizing/planning that needs to be done.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2008 4:18 PM PDT   0 recs

Is there going to be a special guest Q & A this year?

"You have to have a catcher or you'll have all passed balls."- Casey Stengel

by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 9, 2008 4:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Probably not...but a night game would prevent that anyway.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But you never know...the A's are surprising ;-)

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ziggy doesn't really need to be in the clubhouse early

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 9, 2008 6:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm the special guest.

Unfortunately, I won’t actually be at the game. Poppy is going to put her cell on speakerphone and hold it up to the crowd.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 9, 2008 5:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

JOAN!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 10, 2008 1:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is it a problem if I buy a couple more tickets than I planned on originally?

I’m looking at eight tickets, possibly.

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on Jun 9, 2008 6:02 PM PDT   0 recs

Not a problem...just let me know!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bought 'em 20 minutes ago!

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on Jun 9, 2008 7:40 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Location suggestions

(This is of course all moot if you secure the official tailgating site. I don’t find that very attractive-it’s shadowed by Mt. Davis and squeezed in next to the Slough-but it is practical and easy to find).

I often tailgate in the A lot. The best spots are near obstructions, which both buy you extra space and avoid car traffic…the concrete lane barriers spread around sporadically, the chain fence that separates the lot from the road in front of the Coli, or near the huge lightpoles (which are also good directional standards: “meet us by the lightpole with the big “A Lot” sign on it.”)

Spots near the Coli are best for BART bridgers to meet you; however, that part of the lot also fills up fastest, making it harder for late arriving drivers to join you proximately. If it were me I’d choose a spot around one of the lightpoles close to the far eastern edge of the A Lot, towards the fence between the lot and the East Creek Slough. That’s easy to find, fills up slowly so more cars can join you, and if positioned well near the pole diminishes the risk from oblivious drivers (not a small consideration).

Do the same thing you do when you see a bear in the woods: Make yourself appear as big as you can. Have the first four cars that get there stake out corners of an area that consumes like 16 parking spaces. Then set up chairs and grills in and around that square. As more people arrive, expand your footprint.

I dunno yet if I’ll be there or not; if so I’ll contribute infrastructure help as needed.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 9, 2008 6:13 PM PDT   0 recs

For those who don't know the layout...

...here’s a map of the lot.

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
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by Flashfire on Jun 9, 2008 6:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank you SO much!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Do the same thing you do when you see a bear in the woods

Wait a second: you’re saying we should follow other AN’ers to see where they poop?

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 9, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I suggest a safer course

Follow other AN’ers to see if their major religious figures are in fact members of the churches they claim to lead.

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Jun 9, 2008 11:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

More random logistical notes
  • You don’t need as many chairs as you think. People will mostly mill around, plates in hand, party style.
  • You need more tables than you think—food, plates napkins water condiments, etc etc. Tables are key.
  • People will show up over a range of times, so stagger the timing of coal lighting.
  • Grills sometimes get stolen out of the lot…happened to me once. Since then, I bring bike cable locks and affix the grill to my truck axle.
  • Those blue hard plastic recycling bins are really helpful. A hard sided trash can is worth bringing also. Trash bags on the ground don’t work as well, esp. with big crowds.
  • Handwipes. For the love of God, handwipes. You parents know what I’m talking about.
  • If you can swing it, something visible at a distance will help folks find you…flag, banner, kite, or some sort of portable structure you can tell people to look for.
  • People will bring plenty of food and drink. They won’t bring coolers so much…have extra cooler space and ice on hand.
  • If Nico says he’s bringing something to grill, ask for its pedigree before you partake.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 9, 2008 7:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe you guys should send up smoke signals.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 9, 2008 7:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Naaaaaaaah!

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 9, 2008 7:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Stagger"

is probably going to be used in a number of ways in connection with this event.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2008 8:02 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

just sent my monkey ducats for two tickets

I’ll be bringing a bucket of my Carolina Duke-style bbq, slaw, and buns.

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 9, 2008 7:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Duke-style BBQ:

The sauce has no tomatoes, but is made with extra whine.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 9, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the advantage of eating it with beer is that ...

... if you have a draft afterward, it gets flushed right out of your system PDQ.

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 9, 2008 8:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

2 tickets?

You and your tail?

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Jun 9, 2008 8:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that ain't a tail, brother

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 9, 2008 8:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tapeworm?

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Jun 9, 2008 11:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What about us luddites

with no PayPal accounts? I’m looking at 4 tickets, but seems silly just to get paypal for one use.

I suppose I should join the 3rd millennium and all.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 9, 2008 8:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Email me...we can work out a check.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'll be there with my equipment

A standard grill, a cooler, a stove, some chairs.

by paradox on Jun 9, 2008 8:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Are you sure that's wise?

I’ve invited Frank Francisco.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 9, 2008 8:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I've invited Sam Francisco...

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"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi

by McFood on Jun 10, 2008 8:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Your sick friend Sam Francesco?

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on Jun 10, 2008 9:30 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No, I'm not

[smiles] I’ll bring my smoker, too.

by paradox on Jun 10, 2008 5:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I have disturbing news...

My wife wants to attend.

And if my wife is coming with, my son will have to attend as well.

BBG, my son is 5 years old. Will his ticket cost $22? And how much is parking?

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Jun 9, 2008 8:34 PM PDT   0 recs

I believe children's tickets are the same, but I don't know.

We are getting a considerable discount on those seats, so I wouldn’t think there would be a child price. But I will ask.

Parking inside the Coliseum is currently $15.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 9, 2008 8:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So then I assume farm animals are also $22?

Hypothetically.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 9, 2008 9:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That would definitely confuse my son

He’d see the goat and automatically assume it was part of a petting zoo. Imagine his disappointment when I have to tell him the goat is part of Nico’s “Private Stock” and isn’t meant for the general public.

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Jun 9, 2008 9:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn Weddings!

I said this before and I’ll say it again. Damn weddings that I can’t get out of!
Hope to go in 2009.

by fansince1980 on Jun 9, 2008 9:29 PM PDT   0 recs

Congrats on getting married!

;)

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on Jun 9, 2008 10:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

GO!!!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi Baseball Girl

Sorry if I seem to be butting in too much, but I looked on the large parking lot map. from the Oakland A’s website. K lot, in my most humble opinion is a good spot cuz it’s adjacent to the BART ramp. When you walk on the BART overpass coming from the train ,at the end of the overpass, walk down the right side ramp, look over the wall and that’s the K lot. It’s very accessible to both BART & the gates. Plus, it is really easy to find. Folks will also be able to see us from the BART ramp.

"We get two outs, and I was sure, and I had a plan, and I shook Tek off," Schilling said. "And I get a big 'What if?' for the rest of my life."

by Imaseasonticketholder on Jun 10, 2008 12:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we're going with your first suggestion

and rent a tailgate spot, but if not, this is a great idea….thanks!!!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 10, 2008 2:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bring a goat, I won't mind

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 10, 2008 6:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I want 4!

I have to check the social calendar before I PP you the money, or even just PP, for that matter. Speaking of PP, is monkeyman coming?

"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi

by McFood on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 AM PDT   0 recs

{cough}

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 10, 2008 10:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good to know, I'll wear something plastic, and washable.

"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi

by McFood on Jun 10, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No -- he's coughing.

And I know why.

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Jun 10, 2008 12:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the warning graphic is funnier than the one you wanted

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 10, 2008 1:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dear blogography: enjoyed your graphics!

Would purloin again.

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Jun 10, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I can also help with "a" and "c"...

Just say where.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 10, 2008 1:28 PM PDT   0 recs

Just signed up for AN but have been reading your blogs and comments forever.

I would be glad to be involved in this. I could bring a grill and an ice chest or something. Let me know.

by JustinKase on Jun 10, 2008 1:54 PM PDT   0 recs

What time is Batting Practice?

For the A’s? Will it interfere with the tailgating? When will the tailgating begin? I’m psyched for this! Regretfully haven’t been to the Coliseum for 6 years. Last time there, saw a weekend series against the Yankees where Tejada hit a walk off in Fridays and Sundays game. Unreal. Hudson, Zito, and Mulder pitching. Zito losing. I can’t wait to be rooting for the A’s with a whole crowd of fans! Although, Safeco fans are very tolerant. My last M’s vs. A’s game, some guys had an A’s flag and trumpet and we were all yelling for the A’s and nobody complained. Go A’s!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 10, 2008 3:50 PM PDT   0 recs

No worries, they don't open the coli early enough...

to see the A’s batting practice anymore. Not sure when the change was made, but I haven’t seen the A’s batting practice all year long. Guess I have to go to more away games.

by JustinKase on Jun 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Watching BP - one of the best parts

about seeing the A’s on the road.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 10, 2008 4:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bummer! Oh well. Any way to get autographs?

It was 2003 against the Yanks. I remember a lot of “Yankees Suck” and “You Suck” reverberating through the Coli! Awesome!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 10, 2008 4:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Not a fan of the "You suck" chants, I'm afraid.

Not too classy (though I admit I loved them when I was younger).

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on Jun 10, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thank God you can't start the wave on a blog

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 10, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs