Going to the Game 2010...

[Fman99]

soupcan wrote: That's the way to go Fman. I go in that direction back to CT after games. If you hit traffic at all, it'll be light and only as you are getting on to the Whitestone bridge. The lack of congestion will more than make up for any extra distance you travel.

Thanks soupy.

[Guest Kong76]

If anyone can use two for Sun Apr 25th against Atlanta in Sec 430
(prom club) let me know -- it's a night game. It's $70 for two and I
offer substantial discounts if delivery is easy and I can get fans in
the seats.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Solo tomorrow. 518.

[Gwreck]

518 is a real good section. I am a big fan of our seats in 514 (directly behind the plate) but 518 is the closest section in that also gives a good view of the Mets dugout.

[Fman99]

Gwreck wrote: 518 is a real good section. I am a big fan of our seats in 514 (directly behind the plate) but 518 is the closest section in that also gives a good view of the Mets dugout.

Looking forward to sitting there on Wednesday's matinee. Anyone else going that day?

[Guest Kong76]

I'm going Wednesday, I'll PM you my cell #. We (or I, if plans
have changed) should be there pretty early.

[Guest themetfairy]

I'll be at the doubleheader. Is anyone else going?

[Fman99]

I'm a little nervous about tomorrow's forecast. How windy does it get in the upper deck on a windy day? They're calling for 25-30 MPH winds tomorrow during the game. I can handle it but Fboy may not be able to do 9 innings in a gale, even in winter attire up there.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Fman99 wrote: I'm a little nervous about tomorrow's forecast. How windy does it get in the upper deck on a windy day? They're calling for 25-30 MPH winds tomorrow during the game. I can handle it but Fboy may not be able to do 9 innings in a gale, even in winter attire up there.

Dress like you're going to Syracuse.

[Fman99]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Fman99 wrote: I'm a little nervous about tomorrow's forecast. How windy does it get in the upper deck on a windy day? They're calling for 25-30 MPH winds tomorrow during the game. I can handle it but Fboy may not be able to do 9 innings in a gale, even in winter attire up there. Dress like you're going to Syracuse.

I wish it was that easy. We have a big dome up here, you see, so that just means dressing warm for the walk from the parking garage to the game.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Fman99 wrote: Fman99 wrote: I'm a little nervous about tomorrow's forecast. How windy does it get in the upper deck on a windy day? They're calling for 25-30 MPH winds tomorrow during the game. I can handle it but Fboy may not be able to do 9 innings in a gale, even in winter attire up there. Dress like you're going to Syracuse. I wish it was that easy. We have a big dome up here, you see, so that just means dressing warm for the walk from the parking garage to the game.

I didn't say anything about a Dome! Where does it say to dress for the Carrier Dome? Dress like you're going to an April game in that minor league stadium where the Blue Jays affiliate used to play. Does that stadium still exist?

[Guest themetfairy]

If he's unhappy, walk around and watch part of the game from the Shea Bridge. That's closer to Shake Shack anyway.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

What Fairy said. Also, they've redone the Promenade plaza behind home plate-- more vending and seating options, Beer Island II, a second Blue Smoke BBQ outpost, and a gigantic TV screen-- so as to be far more hospitable to a mid-game, 1-2 inning hang (if need be).

BTW: Has anyone else tried the Catch of the Day crabcake sammich yet? QUITE nice, if not quite as sexable as the Korean fried chicken with garlic sauce. (The BBQ bologna I liked, but didn't love.)

[Fman99]

There's a good chance that we roam to other less windful parts of the park tomorrow for portions of the game. Thanks all for the tips.

And we do have AAA ball here, but generally speaking we (the Fman family, but also the Cuse population in general) don't spend much time there in April. Because it's Syracuse in April and all.

[Guest themetfairy]

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: BTW: Has anyone else tried the Catch of the Day crabcake sammich yet? QUITE nice, if not quite as sexable as the Korean fried chicken with garlic sauce. (The BBQ bologna I liked, but didn't love.)

I had a bite, and liked it. D-Dad is really into crabcakes, and he loved it

I'm going to check out the bologna tonight.

[Fman99]

themetfairy wrote: I'm going to check out the bologna tonight.

So am I!

[Guest themetfairy]

I feel like I live on Avenue Q at times....

[Guest themetfairy]

I'm going to Friday night's game at Citizens Bank Ballpark. I'll be sitting with Team McGraw folks, so hopefully they'll watch my back.

Is anyone else making the trip south this weekend?

[Gwreck]

The Gwreck household put a ban on Citizens Bank Park in early 2008 and haven't returned but the rainout robbed us of baseball this week and we are now very much considering it for either Friday night or Saturday.

The stupid Philly fans must think their team is good or something, though, as they appear to have very inconveniently purchased all of the tickets (!). Waffling between just sitting in the cheap seats or opening the wallet for something good.

[Guest themetfairy]

If you decide to go on Friday, I'll be in Section 309 with the Tug McGraw Foundation people.

Check and see whether any tickets are still available here.

[Guest LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr]

Gwreck wrote: The Gwreck household put a ban on Citizens Bank Park in early 2008 and haven't returned but the rainout robbed us of baseball this week and we are now very much considering it for either Friday night or Saturday. The stupid Philly fans must think their team is good or something, though, as they appear to have very inconveniently purchased all of the tickets (!). Waffling between just sitting in the cheap seats or opening the wallet for something good.

To the extent that you can, open your wallet... especially if you're going to the evening game. The upper decks and cheap OF seats are where the real miscreants do their due.

[Fman99]

Gwreck wrote: If you're heading back towards Ulster County (or points north), you might try taking the Whitestone bridge to the Hutchinson River Parkway. Take the Hutch north to I-684 North, to I-84 West to I-87. Might be an extra 10 miles out of your way but probably gets out out of the city limits as fast as possible.

Wonderful advice, an extra few miles but this literally saved me 90 minutes tonight on my way home from the stadium. Thanks gang.

[Guest themetfairy]

I have a friend who is selling two prime tickets for tonight's game. Section 124, Row 26, Seats 1 & 2.

Let me know asap if you're interested in them.

[Gwreck]

If only Philly were an hour closer! (Going Saturday but can't make it down in time for tonight's tilt).

[TransMonk]

Just purchased tix for 5/29 & 5/30 at Milwaukee. Saturday night behind the Mets dugout. Sunday afternoon behind the Mets bullpen. Should be a fun 24 hours of baseball.

On edit: Turns out the Saturday game is a Negro League Tribute -
As part of the Brewers/New York Mets game, the Brewers will wear reproductions of uniforms worn by the Milwaukee Bears, the city's 1923 representative in the Negro National League.
No word as to whether the Mets will wear throwbacks as well.

[seawolf17]

Playing hookey on Wednesday for the matinee; bringing MiniWolf if he stops being a jagoff about peeing during naptime. My first official visit to the new place.

[Fman99]

seawolf17 wrote: Playing hookey on Wednesday for the matinee; bringing MiniWolf if he stops being a jagoff about peeing during naptime. My first official visit to the new place.

Considered coming down again for that one but it's my anniversary. Offered it up to Fwife as an anniversary trip -- two tickets and 10 hours in the car with me! She vetoed.

[Guest themetfairy]

Personally, I'd consider that a fine anniversary outing. I've spent many an anniversary at a ballpark.

[Fman99]

themetfairy wrote: Personally, I'd consider that a fine anniversary outing. I've spent many an anniversary at a ballpark.

You're a good egg then.

She'd have no problem going to the game as an anniversary activity... in fact we may go to a Syracuse Chiefs game that day. She's just not big on long car trips.

We will likely take in a Saturday game this year, where we can depart from my parents' house in the Hudson Valley and split the driving up over multiple days. She's eager to sample the gluten-free fare they have now and see the new place (so far only Fboy and I have gone from our family).

[Guest themetfairy]

The gluten-free options are not plentiful, but at least they're there.

I hope you and Fwife have a nice trip down one of these days (and that you have a wonderful anniversary!).