The Much-Anticipated AN Day VI!
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 12:00 AM PDT
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PrintIt's hard to believe that it's been five years since the very first AN Day, but that's how far we've come. Thanks to last year's wildly successful AN tailgate, we've decided to replicate the event, but we need everyone's help!
AN Day will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 6:05 PM, which looks like the perfect night.There is no giveaway, so we can tailgate right up until first pitch, and it is a FIREWORKS night! I want everyone to be able to come, so we are selling the tickets for $20 each at the group discount.
Group tickets are now on sale for this event. The A's play the Tigers that night, and the Coliseum has already sold a good number of tickets, so I have put some on hold. To order yours, simply PayPal me at baseballgirl1976 at hotmail dot com with your ticket money and your AN username.
For those of you who attended last year, we can all attest that we had a fantastic time, and we'd like to do it again. We had a trial run at AN FanFest in February, and a tailgate in April (pictured below); let's see if we can get the green and gold pasta, cupcakes, and drinks again!
We're also looking for BBQ volunteers, and people to bring food! Let me know via email or in the thread if you would like to help in any way.
Can't wait to see everyone, and to meet more new AN faces!
--BBG
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Does it work? Can we really comment via phone? Is this a good idea? :-)
Hope everyone can come!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 12:05 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
Ugh, I wish that I could go.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 10, 2009 12:13 AM PDT reply actions
Why can't you go?
Do we need to stage a break?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
by pam5981 on Jul 10, 2009 11:26 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
As I ventured into the courtyard,
followed by 52 brothers—bruised, battered and scarred, but hard.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
My parents would never let me go.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 10, 2009 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Same here :-(
They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing all the time!
by muffinpryde on Jul 10, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
We convinced someone's parents way back when...
…was that Ohad? Or Robb? Can you bring one of your parents? Have Nico call them. He’s the responsible school teacher-ish type person.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
just pray he does not bring up, "goats"
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
They don't want their son hanging out with strange people from the internet?
Unpossible.
Tell them that we don’t bite.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
by pam5981 on Jul 10, 2009 12:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We don't?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm boycotting this year's event due to Rated-R's parents
but will return to Oakland once this foolishment ends. This is my Jim Brown moment.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
We should put our A's shirts
on his dad’s desk, a la Rudy’s teammates.
I'm here to talk about the past.
No, no.
I am Rated-R Superstar
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I knew it...
I always thought that Rated-R Superstar, mikev, trainman, and emperornobody were the same person, and this is the proof I’ve been waiting for!
I’m going to the Hall of Justice to tell Superman on you!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I was there for the opening day tailgate!
How come me no in picture? :(
Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox
Haha...sorry!
I wasn’t there for opening day; this was late April. Does anyone have a pic of Opening Day?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 12:31 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I already have tickets for that day
but I’ll try to stop by the AN tailgate (have to work that day so I’m not sure what time I’ll be available).
not trying to be a jerk
but, assuming that you started with AN Day 1, then it has only been five years since the first AN Day.
I'm sure there was AN Day 0 in there.
;-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Sure, last year was fun...
Once I figured out which side of the parking lot folks were at after someone decided at the last minute to switch from side of the stadium to the other.
Not that I hold a grudge or anything.
The monster at the end of this blog.
Who you kidding, judge?
You’re a hell of a slouch.
This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions
You should know that I love you.
You’re not being the ball, Noonan.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Fresca
Mmmmmhhh? Mmmmhhhh?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm definitely, totally, unequivocally, without a doubt
a maybe.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well after that comment, the astigmatic dyslexics are guaranteed to be there.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Jul 10, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions
We WOULD like your grill...
(And you can come too!!!!) ;-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Let me see what I can do.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Now, or in general?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Not really.
Give it some time though. I may just end up in the corner of my shower curled up into the fetal position.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
If you do that
don’t forget to have Berlin’s greatest only hits blaring in the background.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Oh it works for plenty of other scenes
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
WHAT ARE THINGS I DO WHILE DRINKING?!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
WHAT ARE THINGS I PLAN ON DOING WHILE DRINKING?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
As a complete mood killer,
and monkey wrench in the engine, when I told my wife that I wanted a divorce, she cried in the shower in the fetal position. For a few hours.
That was not one of the best days in memory.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
At least you had the testicular fortitude to say it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Nothing to do with you mikev...
but in general, guys need to sack up when its time.
(I’m not referring to you!)
Bring Jerry back!
Yeah, my situation is just slightly more complicated.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
So.............
………….
………….
…………..
……..you’re coming to AN Day?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
wrong fat guy.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Awesome.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
I was asking you!
I know mikev is coming…with or without the grill ;-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Will Saint the Baker be in attendance?
Will he label his special confections? Will there be a “taster?”
So many questions.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
Only eat Gigs treats and you should be ok. That's my best advice.
Unless of course my treats travel…
Bring Jerry back!
Oh, the possibilities are endless...
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
rawr
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Just for you.
Leave the grill at home and just bring yourself. You’ll find out who your real friends are…
(Kisses to my girls LZG and BBG!)
Bring Jerry back!
Hey now.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You love showing off your grill.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
It's an excuse to take up extra parking spaces.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I've been known to work out. *flex*
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Oh fuggit, who are we kidding.
Short fat guys ftw.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You totally do!
But you weren’t trying to use mikev for his grill. That’s where I was going with that.
Bring Jerry back!
Ah, okay.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Jul 10, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions
it works!
Commenting from LAX en route to DEN. Go A’s! (Just testing this. It’s cool.)
The horse jumped over the f---ing fence.
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"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Do not adjust your browser.
It’s just the reverberation of an empty collieseum at game time.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Jul 10, 2009 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Im definitely there!
As far as hotels go, is there one where most people stay? should we all stay on the SF side or the east bay side?
visiting team families
have been known to stay at the Oakland Airport Hilton – which I think has a shuttle to the coliseum…
There is a whole group of hotels right around the corner from the Coliseum
all reasonable priced and walking distance/shuttles.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
and easily attainable via Priceline
for not very mucho money.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
And YAY!!!!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions
It's OK, I was using you anyway.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
it's really not as spectacular as made out to be.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It's also sturdy enough to withstand falling over while driving 80mph down 580!
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I think I love you.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
You say potato..
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I think I love you, too.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm pretty certain
the feeling is mutual.
Even though part of it is lust.
I'm here to talk about the past.
That's the good part. Keeps things fresh.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
rawr yourself.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I know pi to a thousand places.
Ain’t got no grills, but I still wear braces.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I had pictures to prove the time my brother and I
VERY unwisely decided to take a hot tub with deck sideways (aka upright) in the back of his F-150 from Alameda to his house in Martinez. To this day, I’m not certain how we did it without tipping the whole thing over. We tied it off with nylon clothes line. I’m fairly certain my brother and I might be two of the stupidest people on the planet.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
there’s a group staying at my house.
Wait, what am I saying??
I'm here to talk about the past.
Hahaha...
…we did the house switch from norcal to socal during the last set of games. “AN hostel” it was!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Was it anything like that movie Hostel?
Oh wow. The mind wanders. There were probably pillow fights going on every evening.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
We are a fish called wander
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm SO happy there's mobile commenting
8/22 – check.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
by pam5981 on Jul 10, 2009 11:18 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
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We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh okay....
…LOL!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
They even bother my poor father cause he's down with me.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
He's the King of Rock
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I've got prescription glasses and my eyes are correct
Two times every year I go to have them checked.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
...
Gargamel is in the yard, he gets my momma’s d**k so hard
she cannot she, she cannot think, she’s mixing up a whiskey drink
her sixteen kids from virgin births all love the Monkees and the Smurfs
but Evil John the gardener’s about to make things so much worse
(what’s this blue stuff between my toes?)
100 Smurfs we loved the most have now been turned into compost
(who ran the lawnmower over the secret Smurf village?)
now the Smurfs all live in fear of Honda, Toro, and John Deere
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Children, children. Play nice. You can share.
As far as I know, LB won’t be joining us so there will be no fighting over the Ice Man.
Bring Jerry back!
So am I.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
What size shoe does he wear?
I hope it’s an 11 or higher!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, I'm right here. I can read these things.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I mean you could at least just say I'm below average.
Horrible is a little harsh.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
The list was tampered with...
Apparently, LB’s dad owns a shoestore and all the girls want free Candies…
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
can you post a photo? i’ll be the judge of this….the only other cute A for me is Ryan Sweeney (who needs to group out that buzzcut)
by OakA'sHoney on Jul 10, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not like
she’s going to steal him from you.
Of course it’s been awhile since I’ve seen a cat fight.
I'm here to talk about the past.
i just want buck, and i mean it…. maybe once, twice would be nice…
by OakA'sHoney on Jul 10, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
She has good taste.
quiet, you.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Killjoy.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Alone?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
slightly better.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
well
I don’t really know the girl well enough yet. Give me a second.
OK, you’re right.
I'm here to talk about the past.
that pic really fails
to accentuate his frail little girl arms.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you really think I want to increase the competition?
Or maybe I’ve got it backwards. Maybe this will help my cause…
Bring Jerry back!
I'm not worried about her thinking he was cute if she likes Trav.
I would say different taste. But then again LB loves Trav too.
Bring Jerry back!
Now that I think about this...
LB and I have different taste. Except for Blevins. And LZG. I guess I’m still not making a good point.
Bring Jerry back!
So I guess your point is the best one:
Do not try and compare oneself to LB! It doesn’t work!
Bring Jerry back!
Well, I do hold an
advanced degree at one of the 10 best universities in the country and I work in a sign shop, so…probably.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Check out my musical recommendation below.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Jerry for who he is, not what he brings to the table.
I think Buck’s effing hot.
And Don…well, I just love Don’s musk. Someday, when all this is over, we’re gonna get an apartment together.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Blevins is yours Zig. I probably do need a cold shower thinking about Travis but I’m at work.
by OakA'sHoney on Jul 10, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks!
The joys of working from home. Speaking of which, I think its time I go took a shower.
Bring Jerry back!
HI. I'M STILL HERE.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
/cocks shotgun
we should chat.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
can they actually lose
an ex-QB?
Lesson therein: if she’s crazy, don’t sleep in front of her.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You stay away mikev!
I will fight you for her and by fight I mean we will both duke it out in sumo suits!
wait a minute.
Zigfan’s got another one?!
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
And by then
she will have moved on, while you guys lay battered and bloodied, wondering where your wallets are, not to mention your dignity.
Oh I kid, calm down.
I'm here to talk about the past.
This is not a road you want to go down.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
you are entering a world of pain, Smokey.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure how crazy I am about this side of you.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Trying to entice me to fight over you?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
apparently,
neither do you.
It’s a movie quote.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Which comment?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
The one where she insinuated I don't know what I'm talking about.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, if we're getting all kinky and gay and stuff,
I’d probably do Giambi… He’s got the Gougar looks that drive middle-aged leather bar patrons crazy!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
So I am doing two of my
favorite lunchtime pastimes at once:
reading AN, and a Bill Simmons mailbag (been a long time). Understand I am hardly a fan of his but enjoy the mailbags, which he always ends with “Yup these are my readers” (after closing with an off-the-wall letter). Today’s runner-up:
Q: I have no idea why, but I have a massive S&M crush on you. With other men, including my boyfriend, I’m pretty normal, but something about you makes me want to tie you up and have fun with you. It’s weird. This is not a drunk e-mail, or a high one, or anything like that. Can I get a “Yup, these are my readers?”
— Jennifer, Atlanta
SG: I need a safe word. Besides, we’re not quite there yet.
And winner:
Q: Hey Bill, I saw your man (Celtic’s star) Ray Allen at a bar in Hartford on Saturday night. After getting over the shock of seeing him, my boyfriend turned to me, very serious, and said, “OK, go have sex with Ray Allen and tell me how it is.” Would you make that offer to the (your wife) for any sports figure? If you did would she be offended? Because I wasn’t, and I think maybe I should have been.
— Jen S., Newington, Conn.
SG: Yup, these are my readers.
All of which made me think of another Jennifer for some odd reason.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I used to like Bill Simmons.
Since he’s gotten older and married with children and successful and Boston’s succeeding left and right…well, he’s just kind of a douche now.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather read Lon Simmons blogging about dryer lint
than anything Bill Simmons has to say…
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Rated-R
AN Day will be nothing like this thread. Not at all. Nope. Uh-huh.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Hola Marquez
"Paul Thomas is breaking something somewhere" ~jeepers
by OptimistPrime on Jul 10, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Guacamole!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Who doesn't, really?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I'm on my last two hours of work and need some kick ass
music recommendations. I’m Godsmacked out and have already Ween’d out on other music.
Help??
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 12:52 PM PDT reply actions
can you get whatever you want?
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
yep
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 10, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
If you like Ween,
then of course, the obvious recommendations are the Dead Milkmen, They Might Be Giants, Camper Van Beethoven, and Moxy Fruvous…
If you’re down for 70’s post-prog psych punk revivalism, then you should get the Sgt. Disco album by Circus Devils (it’s the guy from Guided By Voices, so you know it’s good)
If you’re down for a bunch of insane gibberish, try www.myspace.com/pilotsdaredme
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wow, I never expected anyone to mention Ween in here.
I absolutely love them, ever since a buddy put on Pure Guava back in the early 90’s. I go to a show practically every time they come around.
I was thinking this morning that I needed to make sure my work collection of Ween MP3s was complete so I could do a ‘not-all-at-once-marathon’ of the entire Ween Discography. I did the David Bowie one last month.
by LoneStranger on Jul 17, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions
you had me at
last two hours of work. it was then i realized i hated you.
I'm here to talk about the past.
It makes it even more painful, I think.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
No, it won't.
we’ll both die bitter and alone.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You are so trippin'.
This right here is what will make the end result taste that much sweeter.
I'm here to talk about the past.
While you're working on his ass, are you going to tell him to show up at AN Day?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Fair enough.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Slipknot, Mudvayne, and Chimaira.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
It's the new sound.
All the kids are digging on it.
We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable
by Leopold Bloom on Jul 10, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Trivium
The Crusade: a purely instrumental piece is unbelievably good.
They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing all the time!
Wow a bit late...
Oh well, it’s still awesome
They say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing all the time!
Can't wait!!!!!!!!
Loved going to AN days over the past few years.
But, we missed last years (we went camping).
We can bring a cake for AN day 6.
We already have tickets, I just need to know what parking lot and where?
Are you
the real Mike Heath? My sister loved him. Hell, I loved him.
This will actually be my first AN. Figure it’s time.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Whether he's the genuine article or not...
I enjoyed watching Mike Heath play with Oakland and the Yankees, and if I had to pick an 80’s backup catcher to run my ballclub, it would definitely be him or Jim Essian over the clown we’ve got now!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jul 10, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll work on details
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Blez coming?
Would be fun to see him and Ericka and Maya!
btw- if there are any old Pacific Coast League fans here at AN, August 22 is also the date for the Pacific Coast League Reunion at the Oakland Museum. If you are a fan of PCL baseball, this is a fantastic event: former ballplayers who are friendly and approachable and love to talk baseball; memorabilia and always an interesting player panel. You could do Oakland baseball all day long. If you want more info, contact me off AN.
"It’s kind of like wishing one of our current players would turn into the second coming of Rickey." 67Marquez. April 28, 2009
I for one am hoping Blez makes it.
And that PCL thingy sounds extremely cool.
I'm here to talk about the past.
YOU would really like the reunion
"It’s kind of like wishing one of our current players would turn into the second coming of Rickey." 67Marquez. April 28, 2009
Incidentally
why do i look like I’m falling over in that picture?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I've been an A's fan almost all my life, been to loads of games.....and have never tailgated!!
I’m gonna check my calendar and see what’s what. I only wish I was posting this from my PHONE!!! Hahaha.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 10, 2009 4:25 PM PDT reply actions
Awesome....best comment ever!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So apparently on days when I'm working two jobs, exciting things happen on AN
Reading through this thread scared me mightily, but I’m totally coming to AN Day. (Really, like there was any doubt??) Oh, and I’m bringing cupcakes. Heck yeah.
There's no crying in baseball!
We need to start practicing the card trick, too
The official name of our group could be NEW FOREIGNER!. Or GREENER IF WON!. or FREE NEW GROIN!
I am in
It will be fun seeing some of you in real life. I will send you the money today.
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
The money has been sent
Let the merriment begin!!!
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
Will be there with little miss specialK
She wants to the the Puppies win again.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I was totally going to go this year.
But then I found out that I have a wedding to attend that day.
It sucks because the ceremony is in the morning, and the reception is at night. How stupid is that?
Back from vacation
what did I miss
OH MY GOD, THE AN day is on my wife’s birthday1
How much trouble would I be in….
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