VEB Day 2010
by RiverRat on Jan 7, 2010 6:45 PM EST
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PrintI am by no means trying to become the organizer of said day, however It may be a good time to begin to discuss it since some from out of town may need to do some planning. Add your suggestions and let's figure this out. I vote for June 19th against Oakland, since I'm coming to the Lou for the Mariners and Athletics series. If anyone else is already planning a trip, or has a different suggestion for dates, let me know and I will add a poll.
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I would probably actually be here on June 19th so that would work for me.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I'd like to come this year.
I don’t really care when, but I would like to see the Mariners in person.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
Ya....that's the main reason I'm coming out.
My GF got us Commissioners Box seats for one of the Mariners games. We’re going to catch all three of those, and then the first 2 of Oakland. I just figured not many would be interested in meeting up in the middle of the week.
* is an Asshat
Plus, a chance to say fairwell to Ken Griffey, Jr.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I think momup mentioned looking into some planning for this
maybe getting a section of seats? can’t remember
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 7, 2010 8:22 PM EST reply actions
For purely selfish reasons
I nominate the series against the Brewers over 4th of July weekend, as I’ll be in town already for a wedding.
Same
But not a wedding so much as my family’s annual July 4th poker tournament.
by Mulliganstew on Jan 9, 2010 11:37 AM EST up reply actions
who gets married on the 4th of July weekend?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Someone who either already had family coming in for the holiday,
or, who was only able to book their preferred venues over that weekend.
Now with extra feisty!
note to all VEB'ers
Don’t invite me to your weddings on the 4th of July weekend. Unless of course you are having it at Busch Stadium, then feel free to invite, because I will accept and bring a rather nice wedding gift.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Some people get pissed...
…if you make them come into town twice in a few months.
They want to kill two birds with one shot.
I'll do you one better
who gets married on the afternoon of the 4th of July in St. Louis, outside?
The real question, is “why am I going?”
by brackenthebox on Jan 10, 2010 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
July 3 is my bday.
and would love to celebrate with VEBers (this says something about me, but i’m not sure if it’s positive or not)
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
it's that's wrong, i don't wanna be right
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Jan 13, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
TNT
on the off chance you see this… I tried to send my resume to the email address you gave about a month back, but it bounced back. If your offer still stands I’m still interested. My email is glrobert at gmail dot com or you can just post something in one of the main threads, and I’ll try to send it to you again. Thanks
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
Possibilities
Sat, 5/22 Angels 12:10p
Sat, 6/5 Brewers TBD
Sat, 6/19 Athletics TBD
Sat, 7/3 Brewers TBD
Sat, 7/17 Dodgers TBD
Sat, 7/31 Pirates 6:15p
Sat, 8/14 Cubs TBD
Sat, 8/21 Giants TBD
I think that Saturdays are the only days that really work for people to be able to hang out and come in from out of town. Above are all of the warm weather Saturday home games. I think that we have done Interleague games the last two years and if we want to do that again it leaves two possibilities, Angels and Oakland. Looking at those games I agree with the choice of the Oakland game on 6/19.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
Padres wasn't interleague
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
my vote is for
7/17 Dodgers, 7/31 Pirates, or 8/14 Cubs (the last one would probably make it harder to do though because it might sell out or whatever)
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 4:56 PM EST up reply actions
Cubs on a saturday?
I assume you’re buying your tickets on the day they go on sale.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
I voted for 7/17
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
I think it should be a good matchup, plus I want a revenge game. I got to see the Cardinals whoop the Red Sox ass in ’05 and it was sweeeeet
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
The game against the Scrubs is not really an option
Those games have premium pricing and very little ticket availability.
Also, group pricing and single game ticket sales are not yet available except for all-inclusive areas.
I believe that we need at least 25 people to qualify for group ticket pricing which knocks about $5 off the price of each ticket. I think it would be great if we all sat together in one of the all-inclusive areas. I usually end up spending more on drinks than I would pay in one of those areas.
The MVP Deck looks like a great place:
AMENITIES
MVP Deck accommodates either 16 or 32
A two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet featuring Hunter Hot Dogs, BBQ beef, boneless chicken breast, nachos, baked beans and brownies
Buffet begins 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time
Budweiser & Bud Light*
Beer service will begin 30 minutes prior to scheduled game time and be available through the middle of the 8th inning*
Coca-Cola products (available throughout the game)
PRICING
Regular: $90/ticket
Premium: $110/ticket** (Add $10 to the Premium Price for Opening Day and all Cubs games).
http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ticketing/suites.jsp
Saturday games are premium pricing however.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
The game we went to was also a Premium game
I didn’t realize it at the time though. Just say no to Premium games. I want all inclusive this time
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
just checked
Friday to Sunday games are Premium. Wow never knew that before. Kind of a rip
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Premium pricing
Yes all Fri-Sun games are premium pricing. Cubs game are an additional $10 on top of the Premium price.
However, the only day that makes sense for people to meet up with many of the out of town VEBers are Sat. games. Maybe the best course of action is to get a block of regular tickets at the group discount price. We can get bleacher seats for about $25 per person on the group rate (even on a Sat.) and all sit together out there. Also, we get mention on the stadium scoreboard if we have 25. The key is to pick the date so that we (I will volunteer) can contact the ticket office and find out the group rate and the process for buying group tickets (i.e. deposits, date tickets have to be purchased, etc.).
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
yup
Sat. game is best I think
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
somehow you taking over the VEB shirt contest got rolled into you organizing the thing heh
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
I was looking at that thread
and I believe it had to do with free hotels, that very few people took advantage of.
* is an Asshat
One person did and ended up giving it to Chitown
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
and I thank madeintaiwan for that
beautiful room
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
yeah dude room was nice
I was in there for maybe 30 min. Although I’m glad someone had the chance to use it.
by madeintaiwan on Jan 11, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions
Imma gonna hold off on voting
until I hear more about these group ticket options.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Well the point of starting this now,
is so we can try to get the group ticket option rolling.
* is an Asshat
It takes 25 people at least to get a discount
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
The probably with a suite is that the tickets cost a min of $120
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
IIRC the cheapest all inclusive
is the CQ Party porch for around $85, and I don’t think that there’s food with that one.
* is an Asshat
Is is actually $92 because it is a premium day
And they all have food and drink of some sort
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
i was thinking he was talking about the coca cola patio
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
One of them out there.....
I can tell you that I watched 2 cub’s game’s at the champions club (I think…third baseline mid level) and while the food and drinks were great, the sight lines from the four rows of seats were not great.
* is an Asshat
I thought you could buy a section of seats at a discount
if you had 25 or more. Just regular old seats. They only give discounts to the all inclusive areas?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
ok, well than I will vote
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I'll just try to be there anyway
sitting in my own little seat in the party porch area, and throw soggy nachos at anyone who I think might be a VEB’er.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Just look for the pale guys
who are looking at spreadsheets while being confused about what is being done on that large piece of grass.
by Mister Eff on Jan 8, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
let's do it at minute maid
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Hey now.....
I already have a horse in this race, and I’m not afraid to beat that SOB into the ground.
Really, I do (selfishly) hope that the A’s game is picked, as I will only be making one trip to the Lou this year, and the date has been picked for me…..lol.
* is an Asshat
anything other than the 5/22 date should be good for me
as i turn 21 may 23
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
how does this work?
does one person buy all the tickets so that everyone can sit together?
now that i think of it, i will be in missouri around sept 3. they play cincy on the 4th. that would be my vote cos i could go
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Last year, tickets were a free for all,
momup had talked about trying to get groups this year. I figure we can sort that out as we go.
* is an Asshat
I did.
I was in South Carolina. Y’all had it too late. I had already left for school.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
August 13 this year at the moment.
I may have to leave earlier though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Like how much earlier
I like to get some kind of gauge for the college bound kids
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
f you too, man
/feelings hurt
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
It's not like YOU were there!
If YOU had been there, then I would’ve made sure to not get a migraine.
Now with extra feisty!
great, yet another reason why i can't go
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
it was an attempt of humor
meaning if i was there you would have made sure you did get a migraine.
and remember i’m 0-for a billion at live games so i’m not allowed to see them live anymore
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
Your excuse not to go can be
that class reunions are stupid and boring, unless you still look pretty good and just want to laugh inwardly at everyone who got fat after having 4 kids.
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
That's the excuse I try to use
And then I remember that I’m a guy.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
You can still use it.
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
perhaps another poll about price threshold should be included
id be willing to splurge for a party room but i don’t if others would
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
It would be great if the Cardinals
would give the greatest Cardinal blog ever, some great pricing wouldn’t it? I’ll be holding my breath now.
* is an Asshat
if we acted on it now and were willing to make this a weekday, i'd say yes
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
by slu on Jan 8, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
I could plan my week before the 4th of July vacation around this
It might take some riverin time out of my schedule, but it would be worth it.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I have no money.
Regular seats are pushing it for me.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
In reality this is how it will play out for most people
Suites sound good but in reality will not happen
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
It is probably cheaper to get tickets individually
And meet up before and after. This year though we are not marching half way across the city though to go the bar afterwards.
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well I'm definitely not.
I’d hit up Ted Drewes though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
You wouldn't go to a bar with us and just hang out?
Solanus and his brother were there last year and they don’t drink
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Are you allowed?
We aren’t allowed in. Besides if I go with my friends they wouldn’t want to go. And I’d probably drive.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
And there is no way my parents would let me go to a bar.
I don’t care if it makes me a goody two shoes or something but I don’t like to disobey my parents.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
No.
August 24. If I were 21 I might go for awhile but bars really aren’t my thing.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Well were we met up before was like a bar slash restaurant
So I think that would be ok.
by FlimtotheFlam on Jan 8, 2010 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
The key here is gametime
If the game starts early enough (3:00 or so), the restaurant option would be awesome, as the less adventurous could join us, along with all the 7-year olds that frequent this blog. We could still make it work later, but that’s hit or miss.
That said, I would be perfectly happy with doing a comparison of Ted Drewes and Culver’s.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
ideally somebody with the means could buy the group seats at the discounted rate right now
then sell them to the community at the normal rate. that way that person makes a nice little profit while ensuring the rest of us get to sit together.
so, who has moneyz?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
Resident malcontented betamale
by slu on Jan 8, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Joe Strauss?
we know he reads this blog
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I still think that getting a group rate on bleacher seats is the way to go
but nobody really wanted to do that last year.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
I agree with this as well.
If we can settle on a date soon I will be happy to contact the ticket office and see what kind of discount we could get. Once we settle a date then we will need a headcount of the definites and maybes.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
I'm going to start another FP
next week, and do a poll for the top three dates, and we can narrow it down from there. Sound good?
* is an Asshat
Also, Dave Concepcion.
if we plan this out far in advance
I will be able to afford more niceness
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
gah..scre MLB and the stupid Fox game of the week
almost all those games are TBD on time. I’d much rather go to a night game, day games at Busch during the summer can get pretty miserable. 7/31 is listed as a definite night game, but I’m still leaning towards 8/21.
I will keep my eye open for free or cheap hotels
Most places have stopped doing free hotels but still should be able to get hotels sub $50
I think it would be cool if we met up just more
Not even going to the game but like I am going to such and such bar to watch the game. Anyone want to come up?
That's what I'd like.....
Even if I miss the day, it’d be neat and throw back a few with any of yans when I am out there.
* is an Asshat
I am in STL
I would be down for this for those of us here. When I get a night out (which is rare because I have two young ones) I would much rather meet up with some fellow spreadsheeters than the usual group of drunks I drink with.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
really
there’s no excuse for all you stlers to not hang out semi regularly
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I voted 7/31
Because there’s a potential job opportunity in St. Louis that fits my Master’s research to a tee. If I move there for work, it won’t be until May at the absolute earliest. That’s probably the only way I’m getting to a VEB day.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
I don't care what date you all pick. If I can't make the game, I'll meet up after.
Now with extra feisty!
I'm going to the 7/3 game
and that will be my only time down in STL. I doubt most of you will be able to get away then, but I gotta try to make one of these someday.
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Looking forward to Cardinals baseball in 2010!
my 7/17 preference is not mandatory
I will probably be able to go to that game or any game after that
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 8, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions
but isn't watching the game together more fun
than meeting before or after?
if meeting outside the game, it has to be a restaurant somewhere, because the kids (<21) can’t go to a bar.
the group discount tickets on half price nights may be sth everyone can afford
Tickets: Buy one, get one free
Doesn’t have to be for VEB day, can be any time you want to go to a game with someone. I went to a “jerseys off their back” game this summer and bought a handful of the chances. I “won” buy one get one free tickets on a couple of them. The redemption for winning this ‘prize’ is to simply enter the code “JERSEY” when you order your tickets off of stlcardinals.com.
Limitations: have to order after March 15, and it has to be a Mon-Thurs game. Blackout days: cubs games, opening day, and all games in July.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
FYP
“I am not by any means rec whoring, but I am whoring for recs”
;)
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
I like the interleague
I usually go to about 5-8 games a year and most are NL. I like the idea of seeing someone new when we are going to be talking hardcore baseball all evening.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
I'm pretty much open any Saturday that is not in May
I’ll be in Italy for all of May and the early part of June.
Not that I'm one of the major posters....
But I’m there 6-19 in Legends Club anyway, so if everyone’s there that day, I’d find where everyone else was to put faces with usernames and avatars.
looks like 6/19 is winning
I think I could go to that one too
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 10, 2010 10:16 PM EST reply actions
yeah, plenty of time (good that we started early though)
actually, I see that the 7/3 game is winning, not sure if I can make it then, would it be more expensive that game?
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 10, 2010 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
6/19 for me and my Evil Twin
Any way, I like the idea of watching an interleague game, plus our shared birthday is 6/12, so the next weekend works the best on both counts. (For those of you not aware, my twin brother picked up a login a little while back, Rejuvenile.)
Realistically, I probably wouldn’t mind any of the dates, although the Cubs series will be tough to get tickets for and I’d rather avoid the CHI-STL traffic for the weekend of the 4th.
I’ve been to both games so far and it was very cool to meet up with those that participated. Last year’s post-game would have been cooler if not for the hike. Bars are fine with me, but I wouldn’t say no to some Ted Drewes.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
I wish he would have registered as Evil Twin
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jan 11, 2010 1:36 AM EST up reply actions
I think that there's already someone here by that name
if memory serves me correctly.
Can Colby round out our new MV3?
Someone has "evil twin"
but they aren’t a VEB member. No “eviltwin,” “evil-twin,” or “evil_twin.”
Now with extra feisty!
Me too
But he discovered the term “”http://www.rejuvenile.com/“>rejuvenile” recently and he thought that fit better. Plus Evil Twin sounds more like an angry Minnesota fan.
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
Let me try that again
I was reading about how countless species are being pushed toward extinction by man's destruction of forests. Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us. - Calvin, Scientific Progress Goes "Boink", Watterson
Thanks RR
for starting this thread this early. Although I don’t know my summer schedule yet, if this is clearly decided within the next month or so, I may be able to set my schedule around VEB day. I missed both days so far and think this is a great idea. The block seats would be good, too, as some (me) may have family tagging along that are too young for the bar scene.
Given the dates available, I think I’d prefer one of the June games. Usually a bit cooler then and it will probably fit well with my other summer plans. (Although my only games last year were the first weekend after the All-Star game against the Rocks. UNBELIEVABLE weather for mid-July in StL. We almost needed light jackets after the Friday night game.)
I'm thinking....if it's all right with the group
that I’ll close this poll, and start a new one with the top 3 dates, and then we can go from there.
* is an Asshat
All-inclusive tickets have dropped in price
Premium dates (i.e. any Saturday game) are down to $92/ticket for Homer’s Landing (CF) and Left Field Landing. Tickets to these areas are sold in pairs.
"I learned a long time ago if you keep checking your stats all year, you're going to end up in the toilet." - Chris Carpenter, 2009.
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