QBC 2016

[Guest d'Kong76]

I don't know Queens well except what's along the subway line. Is this year's
place (O'Neil's) within walking distance of the 7 line? I looked briefly at the
google map, but figure it's easier to just ask and start a thread. (I thought
there was one, but couldn't find that either).

[Ceetar]

There's a bus transfer I think, but I'm driving so I dunno.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Doesn't look like it. Cab from the Woodside stop?

I might walk or something. That's the problem with Maspeth.

[dgwphotography]

This location doesn't look like it's friendly for mass-transit

[Ceetar]

[Benjamin Grimm]

What date is this? And in "Sandy and Pee Wee" I assume it's Koufax and not Alderson?

[seawolf17]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: What date is this? And in "Sandy and Pee Wee" I assume it's Koufax and not Alderson?

Those are the Cyclones' mascots.

[Ceetar]

seawolf17 wrote: What date is this? And in "Sandy and Pee Wee" I assume it's Koufax and not Alderson? Those are the Cyclones' mascots.

Sandy the Seagull. Get it?

January 23rd. 11:30-7ish.

[batmagadanleadoff]

Looks like QBC didn't get permission to use the Mets logos or wordmarks.

[fimg=444]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Budcrop.jpg[/fimg]

[fimg=444]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Teufelcrop.jpg[/fimg]

Just like the Hofstra 50th Anniversary conference didn't either.

[seawolf17]

Hey, I presented at that Hofstra thing. I remember that.

[Ceetar]

seawolf17 wrote: Hey, I presented at that Hofstra thing. I remember that.

good times.



I don't know if the QBC has official permission or not. I know SNY is basically the official sponsor, and various Mets officials will be there. So I doubt if they slapped a Mets logo on something it would matter.

[Centerfield]

Ceetar wrote:

No one else thinks it's amazing that Gil Hodges is going to be in the main room at 1 p.m.?

I have tons of questions for him, and none of them will be about the Mets.

[Guest themetfairy]

I hate the location, sight unseen. Coordinating with MK that day is going to be difficult. We're driving in while he's coming from the City. It would have been better if the place was near a train stop.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Centerfield wrote: No one else thinks it's amazing that Gil Hodges is going to be in the main room at 1 p.m.?

Why is that so amazing? Do you really think he should be relegated to the Secondary Room?

[Guest d'Kong76]

I was thinking that $50 was starting to get a little steep until I saw
that I can kiss a Mookie if I'd rather. No tee shirts this year?

[Centerfield]

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Centerfield wrote: No one else thinks it's amazing that Gil Hodges is going to be in the main room at 1 p.m.? Why is that so amazing? Do you really think he should be relegated to the Secondary Room?

MORE RESPECT FOR SANDY AND PEE WEE.

[Ceetar]

d'Kong76 wrote: I was thinking that $50 was starting to get a little steep until I saw that I can kiss a Mookie if I'd rather. No tee shirts this year?

that should be kiss a Mookiee. sloppy editing of the calendar.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Ceetar wrote: that should be kiss a Mookiee. sloppy editing of the calendar.

Ya lost me, what's the significance of the extra e?

[Ceetar]

d'Kong76 wrote: Ceetar wrote: that should be kiss a Mookiee. sloppy editing of the calendar. Ya lost me, what's the significance of the extra e?

It's Shannon Shark's and Jason Fry's Star Wars/Mets podcast. That will be a live recording.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Haha, my duh!

[stevejrogers]

themetfairy wrote: I hate the location, sight unseen. Coordinating with MK that day is going to be difficult. We're driving in while he's coming from the City. It would have been better if the place was near a train stop.

I think they wanted a bigger space than what Citi Field's McFadden's provided in the past. Also apparently the place is very Met friendly.

But yeah, its roughly a 20 minute walk from the nearest train ride, which isn't bad on nice days, but not great for those who'd rather use mass transit.

I do wonder if McFadden's didn't want to do it any more in case anyone thought there was an official connection with the Mets? I don't know.

[Ceetar]

McFadden's is pretty much a crap space. Sound quality is rough, even with the external stuff brought in last year. QBC outgrew the secondary room for events. It was just really poor there.

I don't know the details about if it fell through or it was just too expensive and they wouldn't cut a deal, but I know they did talk with Metropolitan Hospitality about having it actually _inside_ Citi Field.

[G-Fafif]

Gil Hodges is the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award, which I'm presenting to Buddy Harrelson. I'll also be on the Mets Books and Mets Villains panels, for writing the former and bristling at the latter. Can't speak for the locale (I wish it were closer to the 7) but it's a packed program, hope many will come on down.

[batmagadanleadoff]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Looks like QBC didn't get permission to use the Mets logos or wordmarks. I don't know if the QBC has official permission or not. I know SNY is basically the official sponsor, and various Mets officials will be there. So I doubt if they slapped a Mets logo on something it would matter.

You're probably right. The QBC likely removed the logos from Bud and Teufel's caps because it looks a lot nicer that way.

[fimg=333]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Budcrop.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=273]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Teufelcrop.jpg[/fimg]


I can't decide what's nicer: these pictures or the Mets scoreboards.

[Ceetar]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Looks like QBC didn't get permission to use the Mets logos or wordmarks. I don't know if the QBC has official permission or not. I know SNY is basically the official sponsor, and various Mets officials will be there. So I doubt if they slapped a Mets logo on something it would matter. You're probably right. The QBC likely removed the logos from Bud and Teufel's caps because it looks a lot nicer that way. [fimg=333]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Budcrop.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=273]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Teufelcrop.jpg[/fimg] I can't decide what's nicer: these pictures or the Mets scoreboards.

I suspect they're just being too cautious.

anyway, the Mets scoreboard is pretty nice. It's got Mets stats on it.

[ashie62]

WAYNE'S WORLD

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Looks like QBC didn't get permission to use the Mets logos or wordmarks. [fimg=444]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Budcrop.jpg[/fimg] [fimg=444]http://35b.f7b.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Teufelcrop.jpg[/fimg]

I think this reflects sponsor Hostess Cupcakes.

Srlsly, wish these guys could find a sponsor so as to reduce the cost to attend. Fifty bucks is a lot for the casual fan and families.

[Guest d'Kong76]

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Srlsly, wish these guys could find a sponsor so as to reduce the cost to attend. Fifty bucks is a lot for the casual fan and families.

If SNY is involved, I really don't see why they can't pony up the $15-20,000
it seems to take to run one of these events. I don't know any details, I'm just
speculating on the costs. I did wonder where all that money goes the other day.
Players signing get some, but Bobby's autograph is an additional charge. I guess
the restaurant charges rent or whatever, but to me that's kind of a racket con-
sidering they're selling food and beverage for over six hours to a captive crowd.

Boiled down, and we've talked about it before, the Mets really need to get on
board and have an extraordinary off-season festival for the fans of The O&B.

[Guest themetfairy]

Are there any contingency plans in case Snowmageddon 2016 strikes on Saturday?

[Ceetar]

themetfairy wrote: Are there any contingency plans in case Snowmageddon 2016 strikes on Saturday?

I haven't heard of any yet. I imagine certain things (like Bobby Valentine's schedule) make it kind of tough.