AN Day V - The Tailgate Final Update!

by baseballgirl on Jul 9, 2008 10:13 AM PDT

Well, I can't believe our tailgate is on Saturday, but it is! Tickets have been mailed, and should be arriving no later than today, unless you have made special arrangements with me.

I have received numerous offers for help, and right now, have a group of 6 cars who are all meeting at the Hagenburger entrance (just to meet; we are actually entering at 66th) about 3:00 PM on Saturday. We will all drive in together, and set up a tailgate. We are planning to display green and gold balloons on the cars, and hope to be in the far eastern edge of the A Lot, but realistically, we will take what we can get when we drive in.

For those of you who have purchased tickets, you have our contact information to find the group, but if you need to be able to reach us, PLEASE email me before Friday at baseballgirl1976 at hotmail to get some cell phone numbers to find the tailgate.

Thanks to generous donations of time and money from fellow ANers, we will have some food and drinks available at the tailgate. You are welcome to bring whatever else you would like (sausages, chips, snack food, dessert), but you are also welcome to just show up and eat.

What we need:

If you have a car, and can come meet us early, please do!
If you have a small BBQ that you can bring, bring it!
We can always use coolers filled with ice
We can use chairs/card tables if you can bring those too
Extra napkins and cups are always appreciated

I will see everyone who is coming early outside the gate right about 3pm. Everyone else, I look forward to meeting inside the parking lot.

A big THANKS AGAIN for all of your help, and we look forward to our get-together on Saturday!

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Yay!!!!

I’ll be bringing coolers and ice :)

If anyone wants a ride in from Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito/Richmond, let me know!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 9, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

Where (what section of the parking lot) will the Tailgate be held?

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by Zonis on Jul 9, 2008 10:28 AM PDT reply actions

We will all drive in together, and set up a tailgate. We are planning to display green and gold balloons on the cars, and hope to be in the far eastern edge of the A Lot, but realistically, we will take what we can get when we drive in.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 9, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

FWIW

Despite what the A’s website says, parking lot gates actually open up much earlier than the stated 2.5 hours prior to game time. When I drove by the Coli on Sat 6/21 at 12:30 PM there were already people set up and tailgating, even though it was a 6:00 game time. I’ve had this experience every time I’ve gotten there early to set up—the gates are always open hours earlier than the stated opening time.

Have fun!

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by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 9, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions

Thanks! At least a couple of us will be there earlier than 3 :-)

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 9, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions

BBG, do you mean meet at the 66th Street entrance?

The Hegenburger entrance is closer to the south lots - the 66th Street entrance is the one closest to the A Lot.
I can bring 3 or 4 chairs and a small table - and I’d still have room for one more person if anyone needs a ride from North Berkeley/Albany.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jul 9, 2008 11:26 AM PDT reply actions

ooooh, good point

I was assuming the north entrance. I don’t know any of the street names there….just “North Lot” and “South Lot”.....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 9, 2008 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I think we're meeting on Hagenburger

but driving over to the A lot.

We were meeting on Hagenburger for paradox, who will be cooking out on the street until the gates are open!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 9, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Everyone going to AN Day V is a loser.

Lucky bastards!

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 9, 2008 11:30 AM PDT reply actions

I thought this was Sunday!

I can’t make it Saturday. whoops… I need to pay more attention apparently :P

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by Christine on Jul 9, 2008 12:04 PM PDT reply actions

I'll bring some treats

and possibly some adult beverages. I don’t even own anythng else that might be useful.

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by pam5981 on Jul 9, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions

Sounds good to me!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 9, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

adult beverages?

I don’t think I own any bottles older than 18 years old.

by asfansince1989 on Jul 9, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Billy Beane will be our special guest ...

... and after the tailgate, he’ll be collecting all bottles over 18 years old to trade in for the CRV.

... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I will bring food and adult beverages!

Can’t wait to meet you all! I had a thought about Harden and Gaudin. I recall Rich making comments about his health and blaming the A’s pitching/strength and conditioning staff. I don’t know about Chad, but he must have said something at some point to make him fall out of favor. You just don’t upset “The Family” and expect to stay, no? Just a random thought. The A’s also don’t have the resources to wait around on an often injured pitcher, and the Cubs probably wouldn’t take just Harden, and got Chad as insurance.

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 9, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions

Have fun

I’ll be working :(

Could the AN post party happen on Sunday? I’m going to that game so I can try to nab a Dave Stewart jersey.

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by oaklandSMASH on Jul 9, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

How can we reconcile these two statements?

bbg—Extra napkins and cups are always appreciated

Saag’s ad—Not Napkin And Paper Cup Guy. No.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jul 9, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

in audio, you miss the punctuation in the Saag's ad

Not-Napkin-And-Paper-Cup Guy. No.

As in, you don’t want to be the guy who doesn’t bring napkins and paper cups.

... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 9, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll be watching for everybody!

I’m a full season ticket holder and I always tailgate along the parking lot divider between lots D & A. I’ve gotten into the parking lot at 1:30 for a 6:00 game several times and usually they don’t charge you that early. Thinking I’ll pack up my tailgate early and stroll over to meet some of you guys. HAVE FUN and GO A’s!

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by 66th ave tailgatter on Jul 9, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions

Off topic

But Jayson Stark’s evaluation of the new A’s. Interesting…

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&id=3479086

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 9, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions

I'll definitely bring some extra cups and napkins

Maybe some adult beverages too. I’ll see what I can come up with.

Alas, I don’t have a car of my own. While I’m not averse to taking BART, it might be fun to ride in with someone. I live in North Oakland, right off of Telegraph Avenue (and exceedingly close to the 980/880 juncture) so if anyone coming from Berkeley or Albany could give me a ride, I’d definitely appreciate it. My email address is in my profile or we can just hash out the details here.

Either way, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.

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by Wes7 on Jul 9, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

I'll be there with a bucket of my Carolina-style bbq

If anyone’s driving over from SF, I’d love a ride; otherwise, BART for me.

... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 9, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions

Since I'm Carolina...

...I’ll get some local barbecue to make me feel like I’m in…Oakland…

Everyone have fun!

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 9, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Since I'm in Carolina...

...geesh…

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 9, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

is that the vinegar style sauce? (pucker)

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by ak_A on Jul 9, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

yep

Tomatoes in bbq are an abomination.

... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 9, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

All of you have a great time...

Being in midwest, that would be one hell of a trip to make to join you. But I will be thinking of you all.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Jul 9, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions

I came over from North Carolina for AN Day II...

...make it a nice weekend trip and checked out some of the Bay Area sites. Went to two A’s games and had a blast. Maybe…just maybe…I can go back for AN Day VI…

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 9, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Someone needs to be assigned

to Nico to keep him off the sauce though he will probably arrive ‘well done’ with his entrourage.

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by ak_A on Jul 9, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions

Is his entourage a flock of sheep?

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by Flashfire on Jul 9, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't forget his untrusty goat.

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by DMOAS on Jul 9, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions

"Flock" sheep?

You’re close.

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by Nico on Jul 9, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions