AP: Going to the Game Thread

[metsmarathon]

on sny there was an ad for ticket sales for the game in question. mr met was gaily waving what looked like a towel with blue and orange something all over it. couldnt really tell. youd think if it were cool, thered be pictures all over the place.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

This is the fandini description from mets.com -

]The Mets Fandini is a new promotional apparel item that doubles as a Mets Rally towel.

There is no accompanying photo.

[Guest cooby]

I suppose it could be worn as a little cocktail apron

[Willets Point]

That sounds rather sexy.

[Guest cooby]

Wow! I hope Metsmarathon posts a picture of himself wearing it!

[stevejrogers]

="ScarletKnight41"]This is the fandini description from mets.com - ]The Mets Fandini is a new promotional apparel item that doubles as a Mets Rally towel. There is no accompanying photo.

Now there is

Looks like its a classier way of saying "Doo Rag"

[stevejrogers]

I wouldn't be shocked if Mr. Met is wearing a large version of it during the weekend.

I liked the 1988 K Hankies better, no dual purpose

[metsmarathon]

son of a bitch. first game i choose to go to in about a year, and guess who's pitching.

steve trachsel.

oy.


anybody else going on sunday?

and to clarify, i'm not going on monday, and therefore will miss out on the opportunity to obtain a free fandini.

if somebody is willing to send me one, and really really wants that picture...

[Willets Point]

Going to the regular season home finale. No surprise then that Glavine is the probable starter.

[Guest cooby]

metsmarathon wrote: and to clarify, i'm not going on monday, and therefore will miss out on the opportunity to obtain a free fandini. if somebody is willing to send me one, and really really wants that picture...

Geez, I wish I was going.

Metmarathon in a fandini apron

[Willets Point]

I suppose I'll have a fandini to spare.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

I'm sure the Fandinis will be available on eBay. And I doubt they'll go for very much money.

[Guest cooby]

Yes, but will metsmarathon be willing to buy one off of ebay just to wear it as an apron?


And will it be a GAME USED fandini?

Details, details.

[Guest ScarletKnight41]

Who will be going to Game 1?

[Willets Point]

I'm going to game 81 which will probably be the last game I'll attend this season unless I win the lottery or something.

[Guest 86-Dreamer]

just got tix to NLDS game 5 via the lottery. Row O of the mezzanine. does anyone know at what row the overhang starts to have a material effect on the view?

[Guest sharpie]

I just got tix to game 5 also. Row O of the Upper Deck. Section 16.

Mixed emotions here. I'd love to go but it is a game I hope actually doesn't occur.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

After game 2 or game 3 you may be hoping it does occur.

[Gwreck]

86-Dreamer wrote: just got tix to NLDS game 5 via the lottery. Row O of the mezzanine. does anyone know at what row the overhang starts to have a material effect on the view?

Row O is the second to last row.

The Mets designate rows N, O and P of the Mezzanine as the "Back Rows - Partially Obstructed" seating.

Personally, I think adding Rows L and M to that category might be warranted.

Don't mean to the a rain cloud on your parade. It's better to be in the building that watching at home.

[Guest 86-Dreamer]

Thanks for info Gwreck. I suspected they were obstructed but held out slim hope that they were not "Back Row" tix because they were priced the same as regular mezz reserved. i would have bought them regardless.

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

I think in the second-to-last row you can expect to not be able to see the sky or the scoreboard.

If I remember right, you'll see the end of the overhang just above the top of the outfield fence.

[metsmarathon]

damn. too slow. no tixx available, as far as i can tell.

well, i could go by my lonesome, but i'd feel bad leaving the wifey at home.

OE: i stand corrected. patience and a whole lot of clicking paid off! Game 5, Upper Deck Section 27, row P

Happy Birthday to me! ...tho the CPF ticker fails to acknowledge such a thing

what are the projected game 5 dates again?

[Guest KC]

Is today really your birthday?

[metsmarathon]

KC wrote: Is today really your birthday?

indeed it is the first of many 29th birthdays. i'll put off turning 30 as long as my boyish good looks allow me!

and i'm near tears here that nobody noticed. actually i'm not. i'd be surprised, and a little scared, if y'all had found it out somehow without me having ever, to my knowledge, told ya.

and i've gotta admit. i'm a little worried about hte whole game 5 thing. i don't have the greatest track record in terms of mets wins while at attendance, as yesterday proved.

[Gwreck]

Game 5 will be Monday, October 9, in the evening (a 7:00 or 8:00 start).

I also got tickets today...although I too suspect the game won't be necessary.

Edit: Happy Birthday!

[Willets Point]

As a note to all, the fandini is a bit too narrow to wear as a skirt. Maybe a small child could pull it off. I could probably use it as a leg warmer.

[Guest cooby]

Could you maybe wear it under your kilt? Like a half slip?

[Gwreck]

Just curious -- are there any other season/plan account holders here -- or other persons holding tickets to the postseason?

[Guest Yancy Street Gang]

When I woke up this morning, this e-mail was waiting for me:

]Dear Loser: Thank you for participating in the random online drawing for the opportunity to purchase tickets for potential 2006 Mets postseason games scheduled to be played at Shea Stadium. While your entry was not selected to purchase tickets for potential National League Championship Series (NLCS) games, you do remain registered for random drawings for opportunities to purchase tickets for potential 2006 World Series games scheduled to be played at Shea -- should the Mets participate -- and for any additional NLCS drawings. Thank you again for your participation. The New York Mets

[Guest cooby]

Yancy L. Gang