AN day in Anaheim - post details here.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 29, 2006 11:42 AM PDT

Update!

Where - Katella entrance (north side of stadium).

When - 5:30 PM Saturday.

Update Part II - Rickeyfan has officially arrived as of 15 minutes ago. Scutaro spotted in hotel lobby. See ya'lls tomorrow. Alrighty, I just got the instruction sheets for the card stunts finalized (I have to hit up the local Kinko's to get 70 copies printed up - between the paper, copy fees, and my time, that'll be my contribution :) ). I am driving down today (late afternoon) from the Bay Area to the Anaheim/OC Doubletree just south of the stadium. I should be in some time tonight between 10 and 12. In case some sort of calamity befalls me between now and then, I will email a copy of the file to Poppy and BBG (It's all formatted for easy printing)

Poppy (with the cards) is at the Anaheim Hilton several blocks west of the stadium.

Among the things to coordinate
-The picking up of the cards from Poppy (where and when) This has been settled.
-The pre-game meeting of AN at Angel stadium north(Katella) entrance has been chosen. All we need to do is setup a time (This has been settled - 5:30). Are people going early enough to watch BP? Should we rehearse in the stadium or in the parking lot?

As more details come in, I'll update this diary in the next couple hours. Otherwise, I'll be off the grid (ok, not really, BBG and Poppy can reach me by cell)

If possible, we need AN volunteers that are sitting elsewhere at the stadium to take pictures of the stunts. We'd greatly appreciate it. :)

FYI
'There are three entrances into the Angel Stadium of Anaheim parking lot, via Douglass Road, State College Boulevard, and Orangewood Avenue. The parking lot opens two and a half hours prior to the start of the scheduled first pitch. Please follow the directions of the parking staff upon entering the lot. Day of game parking is $8.00 and oversized vehicles (greater than 20 feet in length) are $16.00.'

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Okay. I have a car.

I'm going to grab LongtimeFan, and possibly Jlaff to come with me to the Hilton, pick up the cards, and possibly the Poppys and drive them to the stadium. We park in one of the outside lots, but I suppose we could park in the stadium just this once.

What do we all think about meeting in a lot (either by the two helmets or over by left field) to get the cards, do introductions, etc...or would we rather just go into the stadium and meet everyone there?

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Sep 29, 2006 11:55 AM PDT 0 recs

No, don't come to the hotel...

I need to take easyraider up on his ride offer... see my comment below.

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 12:00 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well.

I'm completely confused now as to the proximity of the Hilton to the ballpark, which may not be walking distance, and I really don't have any time today to figure out how people would meet me there... other than easyraider, who I've already been talking to.

So here's what the cards are going to do: The cards (and me & Mr. Poppy) will accept easyraider's generous offer of a ride to the parking lot that's off Katella. easyraider describes the lot in the earlier thread.

Please don't try to find us at the hotel. I** might not even find the hotel, but easyraider & I will have the "transport of cards" issue covered. BBG, Rickeyfan & I all also have each other's cellphone numbers.

Find your way to easyraider's favorite parking lot off Katella by 5:30, we'll try to be as obvious as possible. Email me today if you're concerned you won't be able to find us, and I'll give you my cellphone number (if you don't already have bbg's or Rickeyfan's).

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 11:59 AM PDT 0 recs

Okay...

Let's meet at the stadium.

Poppy, let us know if you want ME to pick up the cards and easyraider can pick up you and the Mr.

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Sep 29, 2006 12:01 PM PDT up 0 recs

That's fine, too.

I'll call both of you. I can't spend any more time on this for the next several hours.

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 12:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

Feel free to share my cell number

The Katella entrance (Douglas) just seems easy because not a lot of people park there so we should be able to locate each other easier.

Again, if we go this route, you would enter from the Katella side on Douglas. Stay to the right. After paying, make the first right. Then park in the parking area on the right. Added benefit is that you can exit in seconds as this is right by the exit.

Just a suggestion though. I would be happy to meet anywhere.

by easyraider on Sep 29, 2006 12:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'll be there.

Anyone who needs my cell, just email, but it should have been in the letter.

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Sep 29, 2006 12:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks!

I'd be happy to meet anywhere (besides the hotel), too... your Katella lot just happened to be the only concrete suggestion so far. I really appreciate your help :)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 12:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Look for hip, cool minvan

OK, well, at least it is Oakland A's green

by easyraider on Sep 29, 2006 3:42 PM PDT up 0 recs

and while you're looking...

keep an eye out for a streak of silver car. Particularly Poppy and anyone else driving down from the bay area tomorrow. And since I'll likely be leaving at some point around the time you'll be on the road it's very possible I'll be passing you, especially since I'm staying at the hilton as well.

Yes, I am DMOAS, and I'm a rager.

by DMOAS on Sep 29, 2006 4:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

Well...

...just don't run up the ass of a green Accord, and we'll be fine. :P

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 7:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

don't worry

I treat anything in green or gold as royalty. That and anything/one that contains a particular logo from a particular team I kind'a sort of like... a lot.

If that flash of silver does pass you and you see the guy inside it singing at the top of his lungs (very poorly) that'll likely be me. And if I see a bunch of folks trying to move cards around so as to transport them, I'll be sure to offer a hand (clapping and a quick "Let's go Poppy & BBG!" chant is the least I can do).

by DMOAS on Sep 29, 2006 7:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

My sources tell me

this is all going to work out as planned.

"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Sep 29, 2006 12:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Oh, what do you know?

You've barely recovered from huffing six cans of spray adhesive... ;)

"I miss taking showers with Kendall" ~ Brian Giles

by Poppy on Sep 29, 2006 12:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

Huffing

Good times... Wait, what?

"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Sep 29, 2006 12:39 PM PDT up 0 recs

This sounds f'in exhausting.

This is why I'm antisocial. :)

"We did it, finally."

by Jennifer on Sep 29, 2006 12:20 PM PDT 0 recs

You had options?

Squeak!

by ArakSOT on Sep 29, 2006 12:33 PM PDT up 0 recs

having "friends"

It's just too much work.

"We did it, finally."

by Jennifer on Sep 29, 2006 12:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

Tell me about it

It was my friends who suggested I be anti-social in the first place.

Squeak!

by ArakSOT on Sep 29, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

I think you, Jennifer, Sal, and Sharon

should all be taken from your homes and deposited in the Coliseum against your will if the A's make the World Series. It's a good thing habeus corpus is gone now--I'm sure we can figure out some non-reason to detain and hold you all against your will.

"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Sep 29, 2006 12:43 PM PDT up 0 recs

"if the A's make the World Series"

Whew! Thank goodness that will never happen.

"We did it, finally."

by Jennifer on Sep 29, 2006 12:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

If somebody could procure me

two tix for a possible WS, I might just fly out.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 29, 2006 1:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

A little help

Does anybody know of somebody coming from Irvine or south thereof? I am trying desperately to find a way to the game as this would be my first AN day anywhere. Thanks.

Mr. Garrison: "Does anybody know what a canned food drive is?" Cartman: "Where they cut open the chick to get the baby out."

by GOakland on Sep 29, 2006 12:41 PM PDT 0 recs

HA HA i love your south park phrase!!

that is HI-Larious..if i was going by myself i'd so drive you....but i am driving with my bf..the Angels fan (BOOOOO) he's a little weirded out when i want to help strangers out!!

sorry man....wait does Irvine have a crap-tastic bus system?

If we don't talk to strangers, how would any of us make friends?!

by griffisgurl on Sep 29, 2006 3:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

FIRE BOYFRIEND NOW!!

by easyraider on Sep 29, 2006 3:31 PM PDT up 0 recs

i have scorched his "lucky hat"

it is now unlucky....and he has no idea!!

muwahh ha ha ha ha rubbing hands together

(j/k i didn't really do it)

If we don't talk to strangers, how would any of us make friends?!

by griffisgurl on Sep 30, 2006 11:09 AM PDT up 0 recs

I am going to be out of the area tomorrow.

Someone please take pics and post if the commentators mention or show the stunts on tv! Good luck to all participating. Hope you bring the team some luck.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 29, 2006 7:46 PM PDT 0 recs

Quick question

Can anyone drive someone back to LA after the game? (specifically Hollywood)?

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Sep 29, 2006 11:28 PM PDT 0 recs

2 tickets for tonight

I have 2 extra tickets for tonight...post here or coordinate with BBG ( I don't know how often I can check AN)

"Listen, my attitude is a whole lot better when we win..." Our favorite GM

by LongTimeFan on Sep 30, 2006 8:42 AM PDT 0 recs

What inning will the card tricks be in?

Just in case I take a nap during the game, want to make sure that I wake up in time... :)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2006 2:45 PM PDT 0 recs

Still yet to be finalized

BBG and I spoke, we may try to do a dry run between innings early on so that we can do smoother displays during the game later. So the answer is ... we're not sure yet :P

by Rickeyfan on Sep 30, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Is someone taping tonights game?

Just so that if they show us we can have a clip!

by Amnesiac727 on Sep 30, 2006 3:05 PM PDT 0 recs

extra tickets

i know this might be too late, but after a lot of agonizing, i won't be able to go. i have two tickets, row k, seats 24 and 25. if anyone who isn't sitting with the AN crew and wants to, please sit in our seats! i wish i could be there...:(

by beijing on Sep 30, 2006 4:59 PM PDT 0 recs

I don't know how the card thing went,

but I wanted to say THANK YOU to all the ANers that came and hung out under the Big A in the parking lot today and shared some hospitality with myself and the rest of the Angels Booster Club. It was great meeting you guys(especially BBG, as I read her comments all the time), and I hope you had as much fun at the party as I did.

I also hope the card thing went well. I missed it.

I have one request, though--For those of you that are hanging at the Doubletree in Orange (by the mall) can you talk to your pitchers tonight and have ONE of them throw a fat pitch to Salmon so he can hit #300 tomorrow?? You guys are going to the playoffs-- you can spare a HR for Timmy, can't you??? :)

patti

by pattimelt on Sep 30, 2006 10:13 PM PDT 0 recs