Opening Day 2009 Red Reporter Events
by Slyde on Mar 30, 2009 6:24 PM EDT
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Opening Day of the 2009 season is just a week away and I know you all are bubbling with excitement for the season to finally get underway. And while I'm sure many of you will be in attendance at the game - pictures, tweets, and recaps are greatly encouraged - what about the rest of us schmoes who don't want to brave the overwhelming crowds of the first game of the season?
Obviously, you will have the option to follow along with the game right here on Red Reporter in our world-renowned, state of the art game thread. However, if you are like me and you like to get out of the basement every once in a while and maybe have a drink or two with people you only know by an internet handle, well here's your chance.
Red Reporters will be carousing at a several different venues around the country and your attendance is encouraged. If you are in Cincinnati, you have a couple of options:
Gameday Cafe
537 East Pete Rose Way
Cincinnati, OH
Red Reporters sukr and ash will be in attendance for kegs and eggs starting way too early in the morning. They have offered to arrive early and sequester a table for those that can't make it at the crack of dawn. I may be in attendance as well, depending on if I decide to work that morning or not.
BW3's - Rookwood
2692 Madison Rd # A7
Cincinnati, OH
This is our traditional site for watching Opening Day in the Cincinnati area. Why? I have no idea, but the beer is cheap and the food is decent and they have lots of TVs, so it works. I will definitely be in attendance here along with several other RRs, if history is any indicator.
If you live outside of Cincinnati, perhaps one of these might work for you:
Champps Restaurant
1827 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH
Our own Charlie Scrabbles will be hosting any Red Reporters in the Columbus area who would like someone with whom to watch the game.
Washington DC area
At a yet to be identified location, Brendanukkah has graciously offered to blow off work and watch the game with those looking for a companion. Rumor is that Cy Schourek will also be in attendance, so it hopefully won't be too awkward for you.
Solly's U St. Tavern
1942 11th St. NW
Washington, DC
According to Sister Daedalus, they show Reds games here a lot because one of the bartenders is a Reds fan. Sounds good enough for me. U St. bars are generally pretty rad and not full of popped collars (Georgetown) or Congressional staffers (Capitol Hill). This will be smack in the middle of the Cherry Blossom Festival, but hopefully all the tourists will be concentrated around the Mall and the Tidal Basin. If they do make their way up to U St., chances are good that they'll be checking out that "Ben's Chili Bowl the President went to," and leaving Solly's alone.
Any others?
If you aren't in any of these areas and would like to set up a meet up in your town, speak up. My experience has been that there is usually someone around you who wouldn't mind watching the game with a fellow fan. And trust me, you get over the creepy internet acquaintance thing fairly quickly.
GAME 2 get together
I also want to remind those that might be interested that we will be getting together to attend game 2 as a group once again this year. It's become an annual ritual at Red Reporter to show what real fans we are and brave the usually less than ideal weather to attend a game that 25,000+ fans from the previous game don't think is worth attending. It's always a good time and I hope we can get even greater attendance than the last couple of year. The more is always the merrier.
If you are interested in attending any of these events, speak up in the comments or email me and I will make sure you get in touch with the right person, which is usually me.
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I must put in a plug for O'Bryon's in O'Bryonville
great place to catch the opener in town.
Also Dan (#2 Daughter’s BF) shown at Ed Smith and I want to go to game 2 so please email or write or send the police….
Why is obc so mean to me when I offer an introduction to a beautiful 25 year old Red's Cheerleader.
i'm up for game 2
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
But you missed out on daughter #2
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
Cy is confirmed for DC
I have ~12 classes left in my undergraduate career…there’s no chance I’m going to choose one of them over Opening Day, especially if I get to mock Mets fans later on in the day.
Should I be aiding in the search for a place to watch the game? I have nothing all day, so I am flexible locationwise. And if you like late-90’s OSU football and bands that people haven’t heard of, me and Brendan are the crew for you!
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
oh, and soccer.
Mustn’t forget the soccer.
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
my last quarter was great
already sent out my transcripts to possible grad schools. Didn’t feel the pressure of having to perform. If I didn’t feel up to class I turned my alarm clock off and went back to sleep. It was my 3rd best quarter GPA wise (damming with faint praise, but hell I’m going to Loyola).
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 30, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't really ace the formatting, but we've got a place to watch the game
Solly’s Tavern at 11th and U St. If you happen to be in town for the Cherry Blossom Festival, stop by and watch some baseball with me and Cy. And for God’s sake, STAND ON THE FUCKING RIGHT!
by Brendanukkah on Mar 30, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm starting to get excited...
about going to the middle of nowhere to see the Reds vs. the future Reds this Friday.
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
Oh, and is the game going to be on major TV?
Or will I have to seek out some place with Extra Innings or whatever it’s called?
We want to build long period of time. I didn’t come here for the shot run.
I think I read somewhere that ESPN2 is picking up the game
"Sometimes I listen for Griffey’s infectious laugh or Dunn’s humor and wit. But they’re gone." - Dusty
by BK on Mar 30, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
according to Redszone
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
damnit, I can't type today
it is so. And I am so stupid.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
In New York
it’s airing on regular ESPN. I guess ‘cause it’s the Mets.
Rays vs. Red Sox is airing on ESPN2.
Man, I’m really tempted to play hooky from work that day. Though I probably shouldn’t, having taken off so much time recently.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
Dang, Slyde
You are thinking about choosing work over quality time with me and sukr? Ouch!
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
trying to not get fired really
I don’t really want to be job hunting right now, even though I am awesome.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
"...I am awesome." - It's the Philosophy degree.
Ok, ok. Fair enough. Wait, I thought the wife was the breadwinner in the family…? …Just make sure I see you at some point during the day – I have a surprise for you.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
I already know what it is
and thank you!
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Well, you know me
have to continutally bribe my friends to keep them! ;)
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
I'll see if I can work out a Gameday meet up
I just might have to work this Friday to make up for it. We’ll see. Maybe I’ll have a highly productive week and it won’t matter…
yeah, right.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Hey Ash,
the only thing I’m worried about at Gameday with people showing later than us is the occupancy. Getting a table at 6am for late-comers isn’t the issue, it’s the guy with the clicky counter thing that doesn’t allow people in till people leave. Considering the line down the block by 10am, I’m worried we won’t get to meet up with anyone.
The issue for me is the fun factor. B-Dub is nice and all, but always dead. More enjoyable to go where there’s more than just us cheering or cursing, I think anyway. Gameworks will probably be more occupied than B-Dubs, just not as much as Gameday.
Why can’t you guys just get fired for taking the day and live off welfare? Obama says it’s ok, and all the cool people are doing it!
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
Pay up, wench.
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
You, sir, "accidentally" deleted me from your phone
I owe you nothing!
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Oh, sick burn
That was hilarious, I have no idea how it happened. I also lst some other people in my phone somehow, I’ve been trying to systematically re-add people as they call.
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
"....I am so stupid."
Followed three minutes later by “…even though I am awesome.”
You sure we’re not related?
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
knowing you...
he probably has a nephew that belongs to you
...because there's already someone posing as Jacob Brumfield
I'll be there for Game 2
Are we to get our own tickets or do we get them as a group?
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
depends
if you want to meet up before the game, we’ll probably try to buy in bulk at the gate or from a scalper. Otherwise, if you are running late or super early and like to see batting practice, you can buy your own tickets and we’ll meet up inside the park.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
1/2 off voucher
I have a UDF Gas Receipt which is good for half off ticket prices. I’m not sure of the details (as far as a minimum ticket price and whatnot) but I do know they are good for game two.. I’ll keep it with me..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
which ever works
just give me a time and place and i’ll be there.
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
I'm down for both games.
Who all is confirmed for B-Dubs? I’ll definitely be there.
And Game Two is on – Meeting at GameDay first?
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
who meets in Ohio?
that’s so 2002. Meeting at Bar Louie, I’m sure.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Agreed.
Meeting at Bar Louie means cheap parking at the Levee (and an almost-guaranteed blustery walk cross the bridge.)
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
it wakes you up for gametime
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
or we could do the water taxi
from that bar that we started out at that one night. i believe that was metered parking which would not be necessary after 5 PM or so.
www.crosleyfieldterrace.wordpress.com
Come to Kegs and Eggs on Opening Day!
Hell, we’ll even pick you up if you want.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
I'll drive!
We can get 6, maybe 8 in the hoopty…
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
Should also point out-
we attempted to give Than’ the double-whammy (two phone calls of guilt), with no success. I believe a car ride was offered there as well to no avail.
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
I just want to know
who is going to bring me home. Unless you have another ticket or a sure fire way to sneak me into the game. I told the boss that I would work in the morning anyway..
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
We're not going to the game, silly
I boycotted my season tickets this year.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Ahh.
So what is the plan for after steak and eggs?
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
I don't think we're making any set plans.
we’re starting the morning at Gameday, and then perhaps I can get Tommy drunk enough so that he doesn’t care where he does the rest of his drinking.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Why not come to Gameday?
Or Gameworks if it ends up being the spot? Ash and I will probably want to avoid driving by the time all you are up and about, still sipping on you cafe late’s… I think we might be able to stumble across the bridge. And if we can’t, Ash can carry me.
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
the idea of B-dubs is that we avoid the traffic
and there actually ends up being a decent amount of people at b-dubs, but here’s the cool thing, we don’t have to stand the whole time.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Well,
I guess I have nothing. Have fun nursing that broken hip at the MCL Cafeteria, er, um, B-Dubs. And be careful on the way over there, what with all them Damn kids zipping around in their horseless carriages! ;))
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
that's just like you
to show up for the first time in weeks and act like you are the boss of the world. Well, you’re not the boss of me! You should come up to BDubs. Take a cab…oh wait, this is CIncinnati. Well, I guess I’ll see you on Wednesday?
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
Fine!
Command your own destiny, see if I care. Just trying to help you avoid the use of a mobility device before your time, that’s all. And since Ash is wanting to make up for all the years she snubbed the group en lieu of going to the game, we’ll probably end up with you guys.
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
I agree..
And it is close for once.. And OBC can’t be there so we don’t have to worry about his smoke. JCH, I assume will be hard at work making sure the feed doesn’t go down.. Who all IS planning on meeting up game 1 at this point?
Education is what you get from reading the directions. Experience is what you get from not reading them.
Sounds like
you, Ash, Slyde question mark, and myself at this point, unless I’m missing someone. But it looks like at least two or three regular peeps have not taken the day off and will be browbeat mercilessly at game two for it.
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
hahahaha
I don’t work on opening day silly, it’s one of two days out of the year I refuse to work (xmas being the other). I’ll be in the ballpark sucking down hot dogs with the kiddies.
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
Don't listen to him
He’ll be so damn drunk by gametime he won’t know where he is. Maybe then I can sneak him over to B-Dubs.
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
Dude, I might be able to drag you about 5 feet
and then I’m leaving you behind!
"Screw it. We've got bigger problems than a butter shortage."
I'll be bringing a certain unemployed local chef
to opening day… if anyone is interested in hearing about the best way to prepare foie gras.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
He makes some mean grilled vegetables, or so I hear
What time you getting there, by the way?
I miss the old days of the internet when men were men, hot girls were middle aged men, and hot underage girls were FBI agents.....
Dunno
We have a brunch in the neighborhood, and then a big, drunken group will walk over together I suppose.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Mar 31, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
silence in Columbus
come on fellas. i have to teach an ethics class that evening and im really looking forward to walking in half-drunk. you know, just for the irony.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 30, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
oh Prof. Scrabbles
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 30, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I could be in for watching it somewhere.
Saboscork?
FVA?
Caleb?
Red Menace?
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Mar 31, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah it doesnt have to be Champps
i just picked it because it’s centrally located and i’ve been there before. if anyone else has a place they’d rather go then that works too.
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 31, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
That is fine with me.
How many of us do we think will be attending?
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Mar 31, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
this is your cue to speak up folks
My millions are unconventional!
by Charlie Scrabbles on Mar 31, 2009 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I posted my tepid response in another thread.
Don’t count me in but also don’t change locations without telling me where you’ll be.
I want to be there but i’ve got other things going on and even if I am able to juggle everything I still wouldn’t be able to come for more than a round or two and that would mean that I’m then going to be in the Town and Country listening to parts of the game while in transit to and from Lennox and that’s not the worst thing in the world but so yeah.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Mar 31, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, Im out
I will be 120 miles south or thereabouts at the actual game.
"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball" - Pete Rose
by Officer Dibble on Mar 31, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Dibs, you interested in joining us for the Bats game in Columbus on 4/20?
A 614-specific FanPost with details is coming soon.
"What wrath, Daddy?"
by Fat Vegas Alan on Apr 1, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
So it sounds likes like
It’s just Scrabbles, me, and 2 innings of FVA (possibly).
Anyone else? We haven’t heard from Red Menace, Caleb or Saboscork.
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 2, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Sorry, I missed this thread somehow
I could stop by. I have a giant bag of peanuts and a giant TV at my place I was planning on utilizing, but a little company could be a nice change.
Scrabbles and I will be there around 12115
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 6, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
that's 1215
I don't need a hot breakfast to have a good time.
by 3 Fast 3 Furious on Apr 6, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
How about Newport VT ?
Jasper’s Tavern
(802) 334-2224
19 Northern Ave, Newport, VT 05855 Map it | Get directions Cross Streets: Between Young St and Oak St
A great place to hear bands.
How can we stop stupid people from voting? LOBOTOMY ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? KILL THEM ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? START A FILIBUSTER !
nwa.com You pay the airfare and I’m there. If you don’t find anything there go to Continental.com. I can collect the miles on NWA, Delta, and Continental.
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 30, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
NWA ? Thought that band was over....
http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/N.W.A
How can we stop stupid people from voting? LOBOTOMY ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? KILL THEM ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? START A FILIBUSTER !
Chicago anyone?
I’ll likely be in Streeterville while my wife gives birth to my firstborn. But between pushing, I’ll be looking grab a beer and watch some ball. Anyone around?
Not me...but here's tip
If you set up enough mirrors around the delivery room, properly angled you can see the Red’s and the birth of your child simultaneously.
Who says you can’t have you cake and eat it too?
My last grandson was born wearing a Red’s hat and uniform
Daughter #1 has become a big Red’s fan…so will your wife,Brian! (if she is not already one)
How can we stop stupid people from voting? LOBOTOMY ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? KILL THEM ! How can we stop stupid people from voting? START A FILIBUSTER !
next year brian b
"Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions!"- Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA.
by justin007000 on Mar 31, 2009 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Game Two
I’m down for Game Two v3.0, but I have parental responsibilities on Opening Day….I cant go for that(no can do).
"I've actually never had a drink before, tonight I might try it out. We'll see."
—Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, on turning 21
Late to the chat, but BW3 in Wilmington, DE
…I’ll be the only one in a Reds cap. Mention “Red Reporter” and you’re drinks are on my tab! I’m currently outnumbered (though not outsmarted!) by 2 Mets fans, so come represent!
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
I so wish
you were within driving distance. You’d have sticker shock if the group showed up there
He had alot to say.
He had alot of nothing to say.
We'll miss him.
It'd be money well spent!
"Whether you like it or not, history is on our side. We will bury you!"
by "Red" Moskau on Apr 1, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
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