Kind of a big deal.
by OldhamA on Aug 30, 2010 9:50 PM PDT
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PrintSooooo I'm going to the A's game vs the Angels on Sunday 5th September, which apparently is Breast Cancer Awareness day (who knew?!)
As it's my first time in Oakland I don't really have any idea where to go, or what to do around the ground. So I'd appreciate any helpful hints in the comments section. I think Berry Jo is organising an AN gathering for Zigfan's birthday, so there will be some ANers there.
Obviously I don't want to impose too much on Jo (although I'm totally crashing that party!) - so if anyone has any suggestions about where I should sit, or what to eat (I'm thinking garlic fries!) let me know.
Oh and if you want to say hey, I'll probably be around all day - so if you want to meet up I'm available. Unless I don't like you, then I'm busy. ;-)
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There are some absolutely mind blowing restaurants in Oakland
what are you in the mood for? I’ve got plenty of suggestions.
Also, go see Lake Merritt. It’s beautiful and it’s what makes Oakland unique.
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
Hey. You'd be more useful guiding me around L.A.'s restaurants!
But sure, fire away with your Oakland suggestions.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
If you're going to see Lake Merritt, see it from a gondola!
I realize you come from the continent where the gondolas originate. Still, it’s the best way to experience Lake Merritt.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I'm not from the country that invented them though. I've never been on one.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
just walk around the beautiful coliseum neighborhood
as a brit you must be into decaying industrial areas, right?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
Yeah Yeah Industrial Estate!
Bob Geren was born in a suburban apartment complex he built with his own two hands.
by QueenOfCansAndJars on Aug 31, 2010 8:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Jack London Square
Go to Yoshi’s if you have some time.
Good food and good music.
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Fenton's.
Delicious.
And yeah, if you’ve never had garlic fries (which I think I remember reading in a game thread of two), that’s definitely a must. Also delicious.
And here’s a tip for the hot dogs at the ballpark: if you don’t want the typical condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.) then I recommend buying your dogs and then taking them over to Kinder’s and using their condiment station (to the left of the stand) for their barbecue sauce. It works really well and tastes great, too (just do it fast!).
And delicious.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Fenton's
YES!
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions
THIS is the type of 'on the ground' advice I was looking for.
Don’t Kinders get irritated when you steal their condiments?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No, that's why they put the condiment station off to the left of the stand
so that you can feel free to swipe all the condiments you like unobserved by the staff.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Aug 31, 2010 8:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Probably.
But like was already said, it’s conveniently placed to the left of the window (and out of their line of sight).
Also: the only place with a pretty good selection of beer on tap (and the only place with Newcastle) is the Irish pub behind the home plate area (can’t remember what section…117ish?). It’s 8.25 for a dixie cup, though.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Regarding Newcastle
OldhamA, where in England do you live exactly?
I spent 4 weeks in the Southwest in Dorset county, and was told by the locals (and some Londoners) that no one drinks Newcastle unless they are from the Northeast…
Thoughts?
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
The nearest place you'd recognise would be Manchester. I live about 30 miles north of that.
And no I’ve never had Newcastle Brown Ale. I don’t think many places sell it.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You're probably better off that way...
It’s another one of those beers that is merely OK, but is more of a marketing success than anything. “Look! It’s from England!”
I honestly can’t understand why a modern-day commercial brewery would allow its product to be contained and distributed in clear or green bottles, especially when it’s being exported to other countries and is going to spend so much time in between the source and the consumer. Except Corona. That one makes sense, because the skunky taste of spoiled beer is about the only flavor it’s got going for it…
Take your silver mod tubescreamer, your dr. z, your nocaster, put them in a pile and burn them. if god gave you a thousand years, you still couldn't touch this. you can't f***ing keep time to this.
Best thing to do in Oakland
Proceed to the corner of 20th and Market Sts. (81st and International Blvd. is also a good location) with a big sign that says “I am carrying a large amount of cash, I am not from around here, and I’d like to buy crack.”
No, DO NOT DO THAT, I was only joshing you. Try to check out a show at the Fox or the Paramount Theaters (1920s Art Deco spots, fully restored to glory), walk around Lake Merritt, and eat eat eat. Restaurants are too many to mention and I have no idea what food you like, but there’s something for everyone here from Vietnamese sandwich shops to some pretty awesome sushi. The person who mentioned Yoshi’s in JLS was right, especially if you want to combine the heavenly aspects of jazz + sushi in one experience.
Silence s'il vous plait!! Vous ne voyez pas que je suis en train de se masturber?!?
Tried your first suggestion
didn’t work out very well. I’m dead. Thanks.
Do you need tips for being fitted for a stick?
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Where's that?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
walking distance from Lake Merritt BART station
with a lovely view of Lake Merritt.
Near all of the other great downtown and Jack London restaurants. Oakland is quite the “in” place for restaurants and taverns.
my grandma is a docent there. Good museum. Well at least it was like 8 years ago when I went to see their baseball exhibit.
What we’re asking is for people to stop pretending that ipse dixit counts as a "source." When you make a claim about baseball, you should be willing to put some reasonable amount of effort into explaining why it’s correct if someone asks you to. That’s basic respect for the other poster. - PT
by designatedforassignment on Aug 31, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
you should go again
two of the three main halls re-opened in May after major remodeling. I was very impressed.
Thanks, I'll bear it in mind.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Definitely go
There is an exhibition of Pixar art from the various movies, if you’re into that. And since the movie “Up” has a scene with Fenton’s in it, you can go to Fenton’s and have it all come full circle.
Ooh, Oakland Paramount!
There are a lot of refurbished 1930s theaters in many cities, but Oakland’s is by far the best I’ve seen.
Oakland has a rare architectural distinction in that it was booming in the 1920s and 1930s but slumping in the 1950s and 1960s, and therefore it is one of the few cities that still has quite a bit of 1930s architecture (along with Tulsa, Miami, and Havana).
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
So where's the best place to sit in the ground?
Does AN have a special place they like to sit? Can I move about the stadium?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Well, if you refer to it as "the ground" when you're there
you’ll get a lot of confused looks! You can call it a stadium or a park (short for “ballpark”) but “ground” isn’t a term used in America for stadiums.
The best place used to be the bleachers. Then Al Davis tore them out and replaced them with the Mt. Davis monstrosity.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah I remembered that almost as soon as I hit post.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
So where's the best place to sit in the ground?
Does AN have a special place they like to sit? Can I move about the stadium?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Left Field Bleachers or right behind home plate
Course i never actually sat behind home plate yet, but i will.
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"
by Mantecan As Fan on Aug 31, 2010 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions
217, seats 8 or 9
Gets you right behind home plate. Just don’t get seats in the first 8 rows or so otherwise you have giant bar in your line of sight and people walking past you frequently.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
216 and 217 are the best seats in the Coli, IMO
They are phenomenal. I’ve sat in many different sections throughout the park (except for Diamond Club), and they are by far the best seats to see all the action in.
In fact, I would go as far to say they’re among the best seats in baseball
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And you'll get shade the higher up in rows you go.
People like me chase the sunshine, but I can see OldhamA chilling in the shade.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'll have you know I was on Santa Monica beach today!
But yeah, somewhere shady, please! Though I guess it’s also a matter of where you guys want to sit?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
When you get your tix - ask them to seat you in the shade.....if you get tix in the 100's rows 28 and up are pretty good for shade.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Is there no way we can all sit together?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hey now.
He kept complaining about being called arrogant and egotistical, so I couldn’t let this post go by without a comment.
by whiteshoes40 on Aug 31, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's safe to say she wants a piece.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
It's ironic. British humour.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
some of my favorite things to eat at the coliseum
include the BBQ place, Kinders, buffalo wings in the West Side Club, and the sausages with grilled onions and peppers.
Only a couple of condiments stands have sauerkraut – but of cocurse it’s free. (this was the subject of many a fanpost and the inspiration for a different A’s fan blog.)
Also the Big Dog. You have to have one, it's a requirement for being at the stadium.
I believe there is now an Atomic Hot Big Dog, which is heavenly.
Pam liked my old sig better.
Try the Kinder's Atomic Hot Big Dog.
Of course Kinder’s doesn’t know about it, but yeah.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
made with real atoms!
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Garlic Fries. Addictive.
I would say not to bother with the hot dogs or the Saags Sausages. Not nearly as good as the ones back home.
My Wife and I are going to the game, would be great to meet up with you.
Also, i am sure that your trip up the coast is probably already planned but, Cambria is a beautiful place to stop and there is a cracking Tea House that my wife took me to for an anniversary one year. Very Surreal to have High Tea on the California coast!
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"
by Mantecan As Fan on Aug 31, 2010 10:44 AM PDT reply actions
Cambria is beautiful, I will 2nd that!
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
Ha. It's so not.
Besides the fact we’re taking the PCH (I think that’s the ‘1’, right?) we’re kinda winging it!
Garlic fries and an atomic hot dog sounds good.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
BTW, if you use the definite article "the"
in front of the number of a freeway or other route (e.g. “the 101,” “the 5”) you will sound like an Angelino. Up in the normal part of the state (and in most of the rest of the US), you just call it by its number, without the article. A Bay Arean would say, “The Coliseum is right on 880,” (and a Philadelphian would say, “Citizens Bank Park is on 95”) whereas an Angelino would say, “The Coliseum is right on the 880.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
With my accent? Highly unlikely.
I never use ‘the’ but I figured you guys might. Clearly not.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I find it funny
But there’s something about the SoCal highways that makes sense to say “the” whereas in NorCal it doesn’t.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
It's probably the best LA/NoCal shibboleth
If you’re talking to someone in the Bay Area and they say, “Man, the 680 was a total parking lot heading into San Jose today!” you know they’re from southern California.
BTW, it’s also fine to use “highway” when talking about a non-interstate, numbered route (e.g., “Highway 24”) and also to say “I” (as in “interstate”) in front of one of those numbers, especially a 1 or 2-digit number (e.g., “I-5” or “I-80”). People tend, however, not to say “I-580” or “I-980”. Must have something to do with a particular number of syllables they’re expecting to say.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You're scaring me now. I'm just going to stop trying and simply use the English name for everything.
I don’t want to get involved in this North/South turf war.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Just choose the North.
And you’ll be fine.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Pam is awesome, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
But the South is so nice....
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Nick is awesome.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I heard this the other day too
I had no clue.
It scares me because I now say “the 5, 55, 57, 22, 91, 405, etc etc etc.”
I’m a Northern Californian! I’ve been corrupted down South!!!
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I know!
It’s highway 680, 580, 238, 24, 237, all that stuff.
…but it’s the 805, the 15, and the 5 (but only in San Diego. it’s highway 5 when it’s in northern ca.).
Seriously
And the way every gives you dirty looks when you DO say hella?
Ugh, it’s terrible.
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by stranahanahan on Aug 31, 2010 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, definitely.
Hell, the dirty looks made me quit saying hella later than I would have if those looks didn’t happen.
Noooooooooooooooooooo! D:
There’s healing for you. There is. Come back to the Light Side of the Force.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I figure there's an acceptable "when in Rome" rule, here
If you’re down in Lalaland, communicating with the people there about directions or whatnot, it’s reasonable to speak in their language. So as not to frighten them. I think the significant question is whether that verbal habit would continue if you moved out of the LA area.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I shall be there.
So yeah, let’s meet up. Suggestions? Listen to the others.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Pam, Dan and Berry are up for it. Anyone else is welcome to say hey.
Just erm, let me know!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Speaking of which - are you around next week?
If Sunday goes ok I wouldn’t mind a break from the two I’m travelling with…..which would be you. (don’t you feel special?) I’d say Pam too, but she’ll probably hate me after Sunday.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Sweet. These two are driving me insane already.
I’m going to need a break from them at some point or they won’t let me out of the country….if you get what I’m saying.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Well... not that I'm advocating it...
But it is one way to stay in the States.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
I will not! Stop saying that!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
So here's the plan so far.....meet in the West Side Club as soon as it opens which should be around 11 ish.
I will call and post again when I know for sure what time it opens. Until further notice – we can meet on the right side of the bar and just arrange the tables as we need to. I don’t know what to say about tix…I already have mine…..BUT if people paypal me right away – by Thurs - I can get them online and just trade mine in. There are still seats in 127 for $28 with the convenience fees.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Right - I figure now would be a good time for everyone interested in attending to post.
It’d be nice if there was some way we could sit together.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
So - I forgot to come back and post this but I will be getting tix at the cheaper Costco amount.
So anyone that wants tix can paypal me by tomorrow at 5 PM….$12.00
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
BTW, Sunday, September 5 is the Oakland Pride Celebration as well
So downtown/uptown will be pretty packed all day.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
those people should be going to the Coli to show their city pride
!#%&$#@&%&% antioxidants! - pam
by cuppingmaster on Sep 1, 2010 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
So, random question, are there any batting cages in Oakland?
Cos I kinda want to take a few swings.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Well none at the ballpark at least.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
There is one on the San Leandro/Oakland border
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Would I need to take my own bat to that?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ummm.....I don't know. They might have some there.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
On the website they talk about how "Pablo, who is visiting from Spain, quickly learns the sport of baseball."
So I take it they have bats there for you to use. Whenever I’ve gone there I’ve brought my own stuff so I’ve never checked if they have equipment, but it sounds like they do. It’s about 5 minutes away from the park, too.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Yeah it's actually not bad.
I’ve only been there a couple times but I liked it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Thanks. I'll check it out next week sometime.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You're still bigger.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
It ONLY got three recs. So I'm somewhat of a big deal.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
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