CPF Meeting(s) Discussion Thread 5/31/08

[Guest Triple Dee]

Did anybody:
(1) commit a criminal act;
(2) become excessively obnoxious to the general public by reason of, but not necessarily due to, being intoxicated; or
(3) bring great shame and disgrace upon the New York Mets organization

[Guest themetfairy]

No, no, and no.

But I'm sure that manager who told us it was "impossible" to show the Mets game was glad to be rid of us at the end of the afternoon.

[stevejrogers]

Never mind...

[Guest themetfairy]

LOL - try to pick me out of a lineup based on that photo

[Guest Triple Dee]

Why are roughly half the people in that photo looking away?

[Guest themetfairy]

We weren't aware that a picture was being taken until after the fact.

[Guest Kong76]

Not something I'll go to the mat over, but I'd rather that picture not have
been posted. Get a group shot, with everyone in it, or just leave it alone.

By the dopey look on my face, I either saw hooters at three o'clock, or was
looking for the waiter to re-Guinness me, or I was watching a Phil/Pitt hockey
replay on the screen. I'll go with hooters at three o'clock.

Steve, you're fired as forum photographer. Please don't do that again.

[Guest themetfairy]

For any of you who will be in town that weekend - I have four Mezz tickets for Sunday, June 1 that I'm looking to sell at face value. PM me if you're interested.

[HahnSolo]

I scored tickets to the 5/31 game. I am bringing the kiddies and bringing the wife, and I really don't know how the mrs will feel about getting to the park early for this occasion.
Then again, I've never been to a CPF gathering, so I will try to at least get there for a little while.

[Guest Rockin' Doc]

My son will be unable to accompany me since he has opted to take summer classes. One of my friends will be attending in his place.

Looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and making new ones at the game.

[Guest Kong76]

I propose we set up tailgatecentral here:



It's a three minute walk for those taking the subway, four if you're fat, but it's
the best place to arrive early by car and not get caught up in the mess that
is Shea parking 2008.

[stevejrogers]

Anyone know what that carnival sort of thing is/was that is setup in Shea's parking lot the day that photo was taken?

Also, if you think Google Maps' now 2 years out of date photo of the Shea area is bad, check out Petco Park, it still hasn't been completed yet!

[Guest themetfairy]

themetfairy wrote: For any of you who will be in town that weekend - I have four Mezz tickets for Sunday, June 1 that I'm looking to sell at face value. PM me if you're interested.

Never mind - all of our tix to that game have been claimed.

[Gwreck]

Time to bump this sucker up -- and maybe a sticky? -- with the game less than 2 weeks away.

Important Stuff:

1. Who's in? As of March, this was our count:

CPF Meeting - Regular Season
Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets
Shea Stadium
Saturday, May 31, 2008
3:55 PM Gametime
?? PM Tailgatetime

IN:
KC
Gwreck (+1)
Soupcan
Sharpie
AG/DC
seawolf17
Farmer Ted
holychicken
Mendoza Line
JC Lunchbucket
SteveJRogers
Vic Sage
Rockin' Doc

???:
Willets Point
Valadius

OUT (Regrettably):
themetfairy

Feel free to update as applicable.

2. Start time?
First pitch is at 3:55. What time do we want to meet? 1:00? 1:30? Your thoughts welcomed.

[Guest Number 6]

I think I might be able to attend. Have the tickets been purchased yet?

[Guest Kong76]

Thanks for bumping, Gwreck.

Everyone is on their own for tickets.

Does anyone have any thoughts on if X marks a good spot up top to meet
for a tailgate? I haven't driven to Shea in quite some time and that seems
to me the best spot to be as far away from Citifield. As mentioned in the
thread somewhere it's a three minute walk from the subway, but it's nice
over there.

In the group that I got tix for it's:

KC +1
Sharpie +1
seawolf +2
RockinDoc +1
EdgyDC

[nymr83]

can't make it, that spot you marked with a X used to be fine but wit the citifiel construction the Mets have turned everything they can into parking so not sure whats up there now. for example, they now charge you to park under some of the freeways where once you could park on your own for free.

[seawolf17]

If there's someone that says that spot is good, then I say it's fine by me.

I'll sticky this.

[Guest Number 6]

If anyone is still looking for a ticket and doesn't mind sitting with a complete stranger who SWEARS he's not an axe murderer, I'll front you.

[Guest Kong76]

If not, just get an upper reserve ticket and squat by us.

[seawolf17]

It's always the axe murderers who swear they're not axe murderers.

[stevejrogers]

Nymr83 wrote: can't make it, that spot you marked with a X used to be fine but wit the citifiel construction the Mets have turned everything they can into parking so not sure whats up there now. for example, they now charge you to park under some of the freeways where once you could park on your own for free.

Wow. This year, because they were afraid of the lack of partial plans announced for Citi Field, my Dad's company (well, its just him and his partner in the firm) bought the entire season, just for the CHANCE to get in the park in 2009. Well anyway, pre-paid parking came along with the seats, so we (my Dad and myself) haven't driven to our usual spot underneath Northern Blvd. Heh, I guess its a good thing then! The only other place we generally parked is right around College Point Avenue. Which probably is safe from the Shea parking patrol!

[Guest Number 6]

seawolf17 wrote: It's always the axe murderers who swear they're not axe murderers.

MUAH-HA-HAAA...

*ahem*

[A Boy Named Seo]

="Gwreck"]Time to bump this sucker up -- and maybe a sticky? -- with the game less than 2 weeks away. Important Stuff: 1. Who's in? As of March, this was our count: CPF Meeting - Regular Season Los Angeles Dodgers at New York Mets Shea Stadium Saturday, May 31, 2008 3:55 PM Gametime ?? PM Tailgatetime IN: KC Gwreck (+1) Soupcan Sharpie AG/DC seawolf17 Farmer Ted holychicken Mendoza Line JC Lunchbucket SteveJRogers Vic Sage Rockin' Doc ???: Willets Point Valadius OUT (Regrettably): themetfairy Feel free to update as applicable. 2. Start time? First pitch is at 3:55. What time do we want to meet? 1:00? 1:30? Your thoughts welcomed.

All-Star crowd. One of these years I'll make it out and meet you beautiful people.

[soupcan]

Unfortunately I am out.

Unforeseen circumstances, poor planning and the fact that I gave away my tickets to a client two weeks ago without thinking make this an event that I cannot attend.

Hopefully I will able to see some of your shining faces at other games during the season.

[seawolf17]

Tell your client to stop by and we'll have fman punch him (or her) in the neck.

[soupcan]

I should do that because she's a real ****.

[seawolf17]

It always comes full circle here in the Pool.

[Vic Sage]

full circle?
I thought all threads lead to my ass.

[Willets Point]

Well it appears your ass will be at the game.