soupcan wrote: In 1986, I had committed to go to a sorority formal previous to Mets getting to the World Series. It just so happened that the formal fell on the same night as Game 1. I missed the whole game. In 2000, I had to go to my future brother-in-law's bachelor party on the evening of Game 1. We had dinner in a fancy restaurant. No TVs. Later on, while there were more TVs and more interest in watching the game at that affair, it was still not an optimal viewing situation and I missed the meat of the game. Tonight - I will be parked in front of my TV from the first pitch. Lets Go Mets! In 1986, I took my then-fiance out, wined her, dined her, and took her to a nice hotel - all to show that she meant more to me than the Mets. I missed the entire game. In 2000, We watched the game together at home. We all know what happened in both instances. In the interest of superstition, I know what I have to do ;-)