An AN FanFest?

by JLaff on Jan 13, 2009 7:15 PM PST Comment 243 comments

Just because FanFest has been canceled this year doesn't mean that we resourceful ANers can't get an A's fix before Spring Training.

EDIT:

Who: Any and all ANers, regardless of seniority

What: FanFest

Where: Lynnzgal's showroom at 10208 Pearmain Street, Oakland 94603

When: Sunday, Feb. 8, 12 - 4 p.m.

Why: Because we need some baseball and fun

It sounds like visual entertainment shouldn't be a problem, and I have a couple DVDs I can also contribute. I think we should have a trivia game, too. Any other ideas? We could even sell beer and soda at exorbitant prices. Kraut, if provided, will be free.

Also, thanks everyone (hat tip to lynnzgal) for making this possible. A week or so before the event, I'd like to get a head count of how many people we'll have.

Gigglingone and I had an idea for AN to have its own "FanFest," albeit not as star-studded as the real one.

The possibilities are endless:

- A guided, roped-off tour of the Coliseum parking lot, a sports-themed restaurant, an ANer's home, or some other venue in the Bay Area.

- Q&A with AN's front page writers (be careful what you ask monkeyball and be sure to pronounce grover with a lower-case g!)

- Sign each others' baseballs, caps and jerseys for $20.

- Discuss whether or not AN should trade a poster or two to Deadspin or the ESPN A's board at the deadline.

- Trade/sell/giveaway bobbleheads, figurines, jerseys and other A's memorabilia.

- Have your picture taken with a picture of a World Series trophy.

and more...

We just need a time and a place to meet. If you choose to host this event, tarping off the roof or top story of your house is optional. I figured a Saturday or a Sunday would be best.

Would there be any interest in an offseason AN Day/FanFest/casual gathering?

Poll

What day is best to meet up?

Feb. 7

11 votes

Feb. 8

18 votes

29 votes | Poll has closed

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I was at the Coli today

and the replacement event called this actually sounds alright. Its supposed to be a travel day for the team, but the full 25 man roster will be there to work out. Just saying.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 7:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thing is, a FanFest should be BEFORE the season

Once the season is here, I don’t need a FanFest I need to go to the games, or watch them, or listen to them. To me the timing is the big problem with the replacement event – the event itself is probably fine.

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 Jan 13, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly!

Sigh — if things were normal, FanFest would be next weekend.

by whiteshoes40 on Jan 13, 2009 8:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know,

Its not the same. Having said that, I actually have the perfect venue. Our showroom off of 98th is big enough to hold a crowd. It has full cooking facilities and a nice big wall we could show past games on if we can get a digital projector. I’m pretty sure the boss won’t mind (I’m owed). The only thing is we should prolly have a couple of guys to watch out for the cars on the street. Its not the best area as you know, but nothing has ever happened at our other parties. I’m totally willing!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can project

A’s – Twins clincher anyone ?

by green star oakland on Jan 13, 2009 9:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell to the yeah!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ditto that.

It should be before SPRING TRAINING, not just before the season. It should be right in the middle of winter, as a signal to our collective circadian baseball rhythm that the long, dark offseason is almost over and we can switch into happy anticipation mode.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Jan 13, 2009 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We better get our act together fast then.

Winter has already ended here.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I figured one of the next few weekends

When is the place available?

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 13, 2009 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When ever you'd want I think.

We have no events coming up.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 10:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah, it's just resting.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Jan 15, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

and Nico-fest?

is that still on to coincide with AN day where you want me manning the cash register and credit card reader for the CD sales?

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Jan 14, 2009 8:42 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nico-fest?

Wouldn’t that require a barn with goat pens?

Now offering great deal...on a 2007 Chavy with no clutch. - Nico

by 66th ave tailgatter on Jan 14, 2009 9:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or pencils.

Chez Nicos are a ’coming. Stay tuned!

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 Jan 14, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

(reserves greyhound tickets)

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Jan 15, 2009 3:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You might do better with a Portuguese waterdog

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 Jan 15, 2009 4:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

as you know, i am within

“striking” distance now. I seriously hope to make a long missed AN day though, since AN II was my last. (if i have not moved back to AK…thinking about it.)

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Jan 15, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Woo hoo!

Hope you can make it.

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 Jan 15, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We'll need someone to bring a Stomper puppet

Ooooh, and can anyone wear this?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 13, 2009 7:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sure, I'll wear Jack Cust.

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 Jan 13, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure you're prepared for that Nico?

Cuz that’s pretty hot.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd wear the Black jersey/Ugly shirt

if someone buys them for me. Granted, I probably wouldn’t wear it in public.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Jan 13, 2009 9:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You can watch the cars.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I would definitely be interested in this

I too miss having FanFest in January, largely due to reasons already cited. I think an AN FanFest would be a nice substitute. The venue that Lynnzgal describes sounds pretty close to perfect and I have several A’s DVDs (and one great VHS tape) that I’d be more than happy to bring.

Barring that, you could also count on me to bring the Stomper puppet. I was, I don’t know, fortunate (maybe baffled?) enough to get one as a giveaway from Planet Green for a game last June, the third game of a sweep of the Tigers. It’s sitting on my couch as I type this.

So yes, count me in. And if there’s anything more specific I can do to help, just let me know.

In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data

by Wes7 on Jan 13, 2009 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Y'know, outside of the entertainment,

and a way to show it, I can pretty much handle the rest. It wouldn’t be my first time at the circus.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that an elephant?

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Not just any elephant,

Stomper!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

...

this ISN’T your first circus!

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

Our annual open studio draws about 400, so yeah.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are they all circus folk?

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They're close,

especially some of the family members.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 5:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

small hands.

Smell like cabbage.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So...

Sat., Jan 24
Sun., Jan 25
Sat., Feb. 7
Sun., Feb 8

Which works best?

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 13, 2009 11:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Either Feb. 7 or 8

I think Mr. Lewis would be cool.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 11:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sunday before or after the Superbowl sounds good to me.

If this does happen I might be able to get my work to donate some food. My GM is a huge A’s fan and it would be especially cool if he could make it as well. :) Go A’s!

by mrod on Jan 13, 2009 11:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That would be cool.

Hopefully it will be the weekend after.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 11:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If we want this to succeed

recommendations would be in order people.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 13, 2009 11:49 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

ask and you shall receive...

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 12:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

You’re awesome!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 12:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're welcome.

Wish I could be there…but probably not gonna happen. :-(

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 12:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thats too bad,

it would have been fun to meet you. Next time maybe, if this becomes an event.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 12:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm guessing I'll be at AN day.

If this was on Saturday, it would be more of a possibilty for us out of towners. But don’t count on us. Perhaps someone can do a live video feed and we can watch on AN. That would be cool!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 10:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay my AN friends.

I will approach the man and report back, but I see no problem. Pick your date, 2/7 or 2/8.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 12:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I vote for 2-8-09

by mrod on Jan 14, 2009 2:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sunday 2-8 is somewhat better for me than Sat 2-7

But I’ll be there regardless. Fabulous idea, thanks J and g for organizing and lynnzgal for the hosting possibility.

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2009 6:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

don't thank me

I just mentioned the idea, posted a comment, then disappeared for a day and came back to find it completely organized…..why can’t all my other events be like this?? ;)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or life.

Let me try…

“I quit my job last year, and now I’m in school.”

(Now I fully expect to wake up tomorrow with a degree and a job that I love.)

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Jan 15, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

New poll

I just realized I could do that.

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 7:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I can't do Feb 7th

Not that I should get more than one vote, but I’d sure hate to miss this. Go Feb 8th!

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 Jan 14, 2009 7:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Go Feb 8th yourself

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 14, 2009 9:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Are you sure you're going to make it?

I was kinda worried that you’d become a Ray’s fan.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jan 14, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd be amused

if I didn’t EFFING LIVE HERE!

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wanna get away?

We’ll miss you.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

An invite and a subliminal ad for choice of airlines all at once!

(sigh)

No, said brother has since abandoned yon sign shop to the care of LB and LL. We’re all alone.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What?!

That is so unfair!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 5:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And at first I was like who's LL?

So now its even more unfair!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just me and LL

Or as Adam Horovitz liked to call it, his posse.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know.

Abandoned by own flesh and blood. And I didn’t wanna work in the damn sign shop to begin with…

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 6:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Family . . .

they aren’t to be trusted. LL on the other hand . . .

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 6:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like how the monkey "throws feces when mad"

and “is not considered dangerous.” That’s plenty dangerous as far as I’m concerned.

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 Jan 14, 2009 5:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade ...

… but after talking to the AN Marketing Department, we’ve decided to cancel AN FanFest, and instead hold an “open workout,” where fans can watch me and Nico practice our touch-typing.

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 14, 2009 10:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'd prefer not to watch Nico practice on anything...

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 10:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or touch anything....

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Great idea! I'm there!

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 10:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Okay -- so we've got the National Anthem "covered."

Howsabout an A’s trivia challenge, up and brought to you by 67M?

Other games? Not including pin the front pager on the ruminant?

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 10:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh man

You’re gonna make me work? ;)

I’ve never been to AN AN ANything, so count me in for the 8th.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 14, 2009 12:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

never been to

anything AN either. no garentees from me, but I’ll try! I really WANT to come, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I can.

{crosses fingers and hopes she’s free on the 8th}

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 1:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You could come as Devo's date.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately, devo can't make it that weekend ...

devo is also a little concerned that #14fan may look a little too much like Mark Ellis for devo’s tastes …

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

....

what do I even say to that?
for the record, I’m a girl.

and it turns out I might not be able to come, either. :(

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

devo knows that #14fan is a girl ...

devo ascertained that when #14fan was writing in third person and referred to herself as “she”.

Devo is sure that #14fan is a very pretty girl, he just saw the opportunity to make a joke, based on #14fan’s picture of Mark Ellis as her little profile picture. Devo apologizes to #14fan if he offended in his joke, he certainly did not mean it in such a way.

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

not offended

just couldn’t think of a snappy comeback. so I went for the lame response instead. :-}

am I allowed to ask why you’re talking (writing…) like that?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

devo sometimes writes like that as a tribute to Rickey Henderson ...

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Leopold supports Devo in Devo doing that.

Sometimes Leopold looks at Leopold in the mirror, naked, and says, “Leopold, why you always talking like that?” Then Leopold gets distracted by Little Leopold and Leopold makes a funny, high-pitched voice like Little Leopold could talk and LL says, “Hey Leopold, how’s come you always making Little Leopold do the elephant dance for you? don’t you think LL has better things to do with Little Leopold’s time? Why Leopold always gotta be playing?”

Then Leopold takes a nap.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ZF is afraid. Very afraid.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

67 is amused. Very amused.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 14, 2009 5:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

doctorK needs mental bleach. A whole lot of mental bleach.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Jan 14, 2009 5:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

FormerHuntsvilleStar has too many syllables to make that work.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jan 14, 2009 6:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It would be a long sentence structure. Agreed.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

ZigFan would be sad not to meet #14fan

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh no

now you’re talking like that too?!?!?!

I somehow manage to be busy on all AN related days. I’m trying to figure SOMETHING out though, because I really want to go. are you going?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It seems I have been convinced to go!

If I can make it, you have to make it! whiteshoes40 must come too!

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Convinced...psshhh.

It didn’t take much!!

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, a bottle of wine and some good company and I'm easy! ;-)

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you're easy anyway ;)

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Shuuush...don't tell anyone.

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, so who's in charge of wine?

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can get all the bevs

at Costco, if y’all want. i was thinking beer, wine, waters, and sodas. Yes?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

sounds good to me!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like you nominated yourself.

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah -- I'm gas grill guy. Maybe name tag guy, too.

Just didn’t want you to miss an opportunity.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 4:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for looking out for me.

And here I thought you were looking for an opportunity.

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nah -- I'm old.

I just mostly consult, these days.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent.

I’ll hit you up for some tips then.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes -- talk to my, uh, staff.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 4:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

er, ah....no comment?

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yay!

I was hoping for a gas grill guy or two!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

trying my hardest!!!!!

that would be AWESOME if you came!!! :D

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You too!

I’ll bring all the pictures I’m too embarasssed to post on AN!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Who, me?

I don’t think I can make it. But I’m sure you all will have fun!

by whiteshoes40 on Jan 14, 2009 6:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

but you've GOT

to go if Zigfan and I are going!!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 6:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will there be singing?

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 10:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will there be alcohol?

I could do the anthem, as TDF suggests….

Or…..Kar-A’s-Oke, anyone? :-)

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"... and the home, of theeeeee, A's!"

As well as “…root, root for the Ath-le-tics, if they don’t win …”

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Mr. Lewis has generously agreed

that we can have this at the showroom. He’s a sweetheart.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 11:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I won't ask

what the arrangements were ;)

(sorry slipped into game-thread mode for a minute)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 14, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm glad to see you haven't forgotten where you came from.

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If that ever happens

Smack me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 14, 2009 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gladly.

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by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

TWSS

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jan 14, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought

she said, “spank me”. At least that’s what I heard her say.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 14, 2009 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Spank the duck could be interesting...

Good thing I don’t know monkeyball well enough to spank him.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No spank-the-monkey contests, please.

/hates recalling that adolescent camp-out …

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Lol!

I’m not his type, but everyone always thinks we’re married.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 12:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm so there!

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 11:55 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think a couple of our SoCal AN friends will be joining us as well... !

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 12:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What is the proposed time for this event?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

There is no parking on one side

of the street until 12p. So how about 12p to 4p?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 12:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That works!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is the wearing of white shoes required??

If so, I may have to spray paint some flipflops….or, some shoes from Goodwill.

I suppose all the years of the Oakland Athletics on the field in April has pretty much destroyed the etiquette of not wearing white shoes prior to May 1 or after Labor Day… as if that etiquette was even worthy of notice.

Officially awaiting the 2009 season.

by One won lost won on Jan 14, 2009 12:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm afraid I am unavailable for both of the weekends in question ...

I’d be available for a drop-in on 2/1 (it’s mom’s b-day, but I could spare an hour) and maybe 1/31 (I have a date … which hopefully will preclude anything else, but who knows …) … or maybe March …

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 1:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

So, we can deduce that devo's date is better looking than Mark Ellis?

Pics pls.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 2:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

'tis better to date a catcher or first baseman than a second baseman

More putouts.

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 14, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And DPs.

by green star oakland on Jan 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

...and there it is, a line shot up the middle, look at him go!

This boy can really fly!

He’s rounding first and really turning it on now, he’s not letting up at all, he’s gonna try for second …

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 4:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But not Jack Cust ...

striking out is bad …

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So you're saying you wouldn't want your date to take one right down the middle?

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 14, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nope ... it's boring when they don't react ...

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 5:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well devo thinks so ...

but he would understand if #14fan disagrees …

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 4:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry devo

2/1 is my birthday and the Superbowl. But I would be delighted to hang out with your mom…………..er….uh, maybe I’ll take a flyer on that one mate.

by mrod on Jan 14, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Superbowl ... eh ... I can take it or leave it ... since it'll probably involve wings and beer, I'll probably take it ...

but my mother is very happily married — going on 29 years … so you’re out of luck …

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

by devo on Jan 15, 2009 1:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rats! Foiled again!

by mrod on Jan 15, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So who's all going to this little shindig?

…I believe a road trip may be in order!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Jan 14, 2009 1:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

You should probably come, BBG

I know this guy who claims to have a videotape that could bring down the AN executive office. He claims it evokes comparisons with the best that Woodward and Bernstein came up with. (He also mentioned that it’s not nearly as exciting as Kim Kardashian’s new nose, hence his inability to sell it to US Weekly.)

This guy says that this video, known only as “Fat Lady,” may get a public airing at this very AN FanFest should a road trip not end up happening. He finished by saying that if you were to make it, he would allow you to destroy the video and he would never mention it again. He’s a kind of a strange one, this guy.

ANYWAY, the point is it would be good to see you. So

In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data

by Wes7 on Jan 14, 2009 2:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Tell this guy he must never destroy evidence. It could be used over and over again!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Destruction is a wise choice.....

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jan 14, 2009 4:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Too bad he's selling it to the highest bidder after he's used it accordingly.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ooooh, I think I've heard of these claims of said video....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That would be awesome to get some SoCal fans up here

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I sure as hell

will show up!

But then I live in richmond =)

And maybe someone can put the word out to the A’s of this and see if anyone would happen to stop by out of the goodness of their heart.

Stop laughing. It could happen!

Ooo! Piece of candy!

by ChickenStanley on Jan 14, 2009 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Ziggy, if he's in the area that weekend ...

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

you never know...

who might show up :)

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller

by Christine on Jan 14, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

not laughing.

hoping. :)

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jan 14, 2009 2:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I hope a certain tall, leggy, pretty blonde is reading this.

by Kimberly on Jan 14, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, be quiet!

Oh, wait….you weren’t talking about me, were you?

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be driving in from Richmond as well

We might be the only two A’s fans here….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I don’t know many here in richmond. But, all we need is two to constitute a fan base!

Right?

Oh hell.

Ooo! Piece of candy!

by ChickenStanley on Jan 14, 2009 11:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

can i come?

I’m not part ot the clique or anything…but why not do it on president’s day weekend. That way it give us an extra day.

by little A on Jan 14, 2009 1:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

same here...

I don’t get a chance to post here much but I still think it’d be fun to hang out with some A’s fans :)

by Christine on Jan 14, 2009 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Non clique people are especially welcome, as far as I'm concerned.

It will definitely be fun!!

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Except you have to kind of lurk in the background

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 Jan 14, 2009 7:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Just listen and not actually say anything...

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

NFW!

Definitely not that kind of party. Even the lurkiest of lurkers will have fun!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 8:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This type of event is when we make the lurkers come out of hiding.

See: ZigFan31.

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We should have "rec" and "flag" stickers that we can stick to people.

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL.

Maybe Leopold Bloom can make us some of those too.

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Everyone MUST wear, in red lettering,

the number of CGVs currently on their ledger.

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 Jan 14, 2009 9:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Can we give out CGVs there?

Like little post it notes that we can stick on people’s backs? And for two CGV’s, one on their butt?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Where does the third CGV go?

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 9:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ironically, if you answer that you find out

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 Jan 14, 2009 9:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I have this feeling

we’ll all be covered in post its by days end.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that what they mean by "paper view"?

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 Jan 14, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I lurk with the best of them.

And I don’t wear lampshades!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 15, 2009 11:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You DID lurk.

We broke you of that habit after AN Day.

by pam5981 on Jan 15, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But you know

lurkers open up with alcohol, so that should be interesting.

Bring the lampshades!

Ooo! Piece of candy!

by ChickenStanley on Jan 14, 2009 11:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No cliques!

Just come and hang out!

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"...regardless of senority..."

Chavvie can attend?

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 15, 2009 1:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Of course!

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Invitation is open to all

as far as I know.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 1:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

NO STRICKOUTS!!!!!11!1!!1!!

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 14, 2009 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe LB could make us a cool banner?

(bats eyelashes)

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 1:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Now THERE'S an idea. I could do that.

I’d need a cool name for this event and all that, though…

I’ve also got an interesting bumper sticker you may want to distribute.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking ANFest

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if I could get Blez

(or whomever, these days) to send me the artwork from the website. This website. Um. Here.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 4:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Can you make itsy, bitsy stickers?

I have an idea for a party favor.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yupyup

email me.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

K.

I’ll do that tomorrow with an image of the thing I’m thinking about.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 5:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

On a related note, devo would encourage the powers that be within AN to schedule AN day as far out as possible ...

devo is a busy guy and was sorry to miss it last year …

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

by devo on Jan 14, 2009 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It will be far out, don't worry

Also groovy, cool, mint, and boss.

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2009 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And neato.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 2:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will I dig it the most?

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jan 14, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It'll be the ginchiest!

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 3:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It sounds really koogat!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jan 14, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i'm pretty new here

but would love to get down with you guys/girls. i’m there.

by jaylikewise on Jan 14, 2009 3:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Food (read and reply, please)

We’re gonna go with a pot luck style… so… can we get some volunteers to bring:

- Hot dogs/burgers (veggie and meat)
- Buns of both kinds
- Condiments
- Chips and dips
- Salads
- Beverages, both adult and regular
- Desserts?
- Plates/napkins/utensils

I can chip in whatever isn’t contributed. Thanks!

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 3:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Not Napkin And Paper Cup Guy. No.

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2009 3:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can bring small and/or large gas grills.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

A gas grill is already there

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yess!

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 14, 2009 4:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We might need more than one

if this thing really takes off.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

True

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 4:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Nicely played.

by pam5981 on Jan 14, 2009 4:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

best way to make friends...

i’ll bring beer :)

by jaylikewise on Jan 14, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oooh, you're my friend

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ice,

we’ll need ice.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ice, Ice Baby!

Can you all tell I’m bored at work today?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yo, VIP! Let's kick it.

I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We've got serving stuff now, so we just need people to pitch in food

Thanks.

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Ooh ooh - get Keith Foulke to pitch in food

I like big meatballs!

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 Jan 14, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Can someone bring Cupcakes?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 9:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Awww...that pic would be cute if it weren't for the tongue and the girl attached to it.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Jan 14, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Gaaaaaaaah!!! No Face Lick Girl!

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Jan 15, 2009 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

No

They will be traded to Philadelphia for flour and frosting.

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 9:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I can bring some sort of food, but not sure what yet...

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 10:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

- Buns of both kinds

You mean the players and their wives will be there??? SWEET!!

(And now I have Sir Mix-a-Lot stuck in my head….don’t want none unless you’ve got buns, hun….)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jan 14, 2009 9:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Has the date

been finalized? I see the 8th is leading in the poll, but maybe when someone makes the final call a new diary thread should be started with official date/time/location.

Also, may I propose a trading post? We’ve had virtual ones, but maybe people can bring their extra bobbleheads/posters/pins/unicorns to trade or sell. Just a thought.

by sslinger on Jan 14, 2009 3:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's finalized

Where: Lynnzgal’s showroom at 10208 Pearmain Street, Oakland 94603

When: Sunday, Feb. 8, 12 – 4 p.m.

And the trading post sounds like a great idea.

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 14, 2009 4:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Woo hoo!!!!!

Hacking in and casting 500 votes paid off!!!!!

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 Jan 14, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

So the building isn't marked except for the address

but you’ll know where the party is, and I’ll be there to greet you. Not saying how exactly, but you’ll be greeted.

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2009 8:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'll bring the giant cake.

by oblique on Jan 14, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bring the whip cream

Anyone have keys to the zoo?

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 Jan 14, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Shouldn't you bring an athletic cake?

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 15, 2009 9:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Seek ...

… and ye shall find.

I didn’t believe it, either.

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 15, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

The Zebras have paid off the innkeeper, Nico.

Other than that, if we’re a go I’ll look into getting some food donated lynnzgal. Pizza anyone?

by mrod on Jan 14, 2009 11:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thank you!

Pizza is always popular, but (not to look a gift horse in the mouth or anything) any chance of getting a donation of burgers and/or dogs?

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 15, 2009 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

is there a pre party tailgate?

which will go on about twenty minutes too long, meaning we miss the best bits and just watch a lot of stricking out after that?

um, yeah.

i should be able to make it (lots to sort between then and now), and if i do, i’ll bring the liberal elitist vegetarian options….

plus, is it BYO kraut?

when did we stop using adverbs proper?

by alea iacta est on Jan 15, 2009 11:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not coming unless someone else supplies the kraut

a man has to have something to help the petite vanilla bean scones go down @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jan 15, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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

by The Dogfather on Jan 15, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know nusssing! nuss-ssing!

Ooo! Piece of candy!

by ChickenStanley on Jan 15, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

probably not but I can ask. First let me see if I can get the initial donations.

by mrod on Jan 15, 2009 4:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever you can do will be appreciated

Thanks again. :-)

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 15, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll do what I can l.g.

I should know tomorrow when I see my boss. Talk to ya later!

by mrod on Jan 15, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You're a peach!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 15, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Freeze him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I just feel strongly about the right to freeze peach.

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 Jan 15, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You feel strongly about

preserving mrod’s sweet, juicy taste to enjoy year round? I had no idea!

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 15, 2009 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

{visualizes whirled peas}

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Jan 16, 2009 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

meeeoow!

;)

by mrod on Jan 15, 2009 7:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks (to you and all who plan on contributing)

I’ll put out another fanpost later on to get a rough headcount and re-post the pot luck list.

My medium is dying - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNI2Chjzr1M

by JLaff on Jan 15, 2009 4:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I will be there

Perhaps I should put out a “poll” as to whether I move my quarterly shower back from 3/31 to 2/8 early AM, or would the 12/31/08 shower still be “effective” when February 8th rolls around…???

….this after much physical pooshing and shuv-ving on StuperBowl Sunday, mind you….

….darn, this means the traditional Sat Nite Cheese/Bean Dip, Beer & cabbage meal is prolly a “no go”, as the blasting usually stays fairly loud with the reports thru Sunday 2-3PM or so…that’s no fun at a party!!! I mean, fun for other people….

Officially awaiting the 2009 season.

by One won lost won on Jan 15, 2009 10:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm beginning to have second thoughts . . .

"You have to score to win"~Rickey Henderson

by lynnzgal on Jan 15, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just want to guard the cars...

I’ll recruit some Raider fans to help.

Clowns to the left of me... Jokers to the right...

by FoolshGame22 on Jan 16, 2009 1:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I’m a lurker, but this sounds like fun. Count me in! And I’ll watch out for the pot luck list!

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on Jan 16, 2009 9:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oooo!

Get that lurker a shot and a lampshade!

Ooo! Piece of candy!

by ChickenStanley on Jan 16, 2009 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll be there

Along with Mrs doctorK, and little miss specialK.

"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08

by doctorK on Jan 18, 2009 7:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

by doctorK on Jan 18, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

and grover?

I kid because I love!!!!

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 Jan 18, 2009 8:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs