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Braves game, 6/16.....who wants to go?



   I knew the Braves were coming back but didn't know it was so soon. Anyway, I'm gonna go Tuesday and see if I can get Jeff Francouer to sign my FAILCOUER shirt. Anyone else wanna go? Better yet, did anyone remember to get the canned food out of their car before any of last weekend's games and get thelf-price/free tickets? :)

 

   As a reward for meeting up I am willing to give some lucky person a can of peaches or a can of pears, your choice. I'm just that nice of a guy. Remember, this may be your only chance to see me get punched by a major league player, you don't want to miss it.

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I'm thinking about going

I have to Ann Arbor on Monday, so I’ll have to get approval from Corporate on going out the night after leaving her home alone with the kid – especially since all of our neighbors are away on vacation.

I’m also considering meeting up with you guys tomorrow night, but I’m fairly certain that i can’t do both events.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 10, 2009 5:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No,

Ann Arbor is a Whore.

"Just remember, it's not a lie if you believe it." - George Costanza

by beasleymachine on Jun 10, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

hhhhmmmmm, tough call

See me get beat up, or see me keel over from a massive coronary?

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have kid detail, rain check

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 10, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tuesday? I thought we had the same schedule?

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have em Mon/Tues and alternating Fri/Sat/Suns

Didya trade this weekend for Father’s Day weekend with the kiddos?

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 10, 2009 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Already made that trade, we just figure it out later

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Meh, you're all DRAMA at Reds games anyway!

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 10, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy cow

You’re really going to ask him to autograph that shirt?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jun 10, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

I’ve thought this out, actually. Two things can happen – he can laugh and sign it and become my new favorite Brave or he can get pissy and possibly ask that we be ejected. In that case I buy a new ticket from a scalper for $5 and got to the RF stands and harrass him for three hours. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, I'm not sure if I can pass up a chance to see this.

Couldn’t you just walk up to him and have him sign your shirt without him seeing the back, and make sure he sees it as you’re walking away after he signs it?

"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san

by BK on Jun 10, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've also considered that

Dunno if you’ve seen the shirt or not, but the front has a “Obamacized” pic of Francouer with his money quote around it – “If OBP is such an important stat, why don’t they show it on the scoreboard?”

I’ll see if I can get us freebies, but I’ll need a hard count by noon or so tomorrow to be sure.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, he actually said that?

I didn’t realize it’s a quote.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Jun 10, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's even better

is that this is Atlanta’s scoreboard (displaying OBP, for those that don’t have the time to search for it):

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 10, 2009 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it's in a slightly smaller font!

Which is clearly what he really meant.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Jun 10, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are there no pics of this part of the shirt?

and what agent of heaven bestowed it to you?

Will you stop it with the vegetables

by Man Mountain on Jun 11, 2009 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All your questions can be answered

HERE.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is the story of that shirt?

Whose idea was it, and is it still being sold?

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jun 10, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All credit goes to royhobbs over at Talking Chop

Here’s the link.

You’ll need to email him directly to get it. The shirt had been mentioned here (I think by Slyde) and I knew I was going to Atlanta so I picked one up and wore it to the game Sunday. Over there someone said it would be funny if somebody could get it signed, and I thought “why not?”.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

Hadn’t seen the front. That’s pretty funny.

All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?

by BubbaFan on Jun 10, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in

for both the game and burger night tomorrow. My wife is all kinds of awesome.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 10, 2009 6:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooray Mrs. Slyde!

…I’ll bring your beer.

"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"

by Ash on Jun 10, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I should bring large quantities of Yuengling to Ohio

to pay for a trip up there this summer.

Hrmmmmm…

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Jun 10, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell Mrs. Slyde I say thank you :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 10, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It appears that jch has offered to buy my ticket, obc as many beers as I need and Ash, if I've got it right will regale me stories.

So unless something bizarre comes up, I’m planning on showing up for at lest part of the game.
However, I must remind you all that I really am an old guy…so…just sayin’

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 11, 2009 12:57 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I need a hard count by noon today (Thursday)

So far I have me, Ash, BK, and Mads. Am I wrong here? Anyone else? Speak now or pay for your own seats.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 1:17 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

um...hello?

I said I was in.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 11, 2009 9:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

um...hello?

I’m an idiot. and thought I had put you in there too. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When are you getting tickets...

I’m checking w/daughter #2 (she’s like you all’s age, 26 ) 2 see if she wants to attend,,,she’s a Reds fan, went to ST etc but needs to keep occupied as BF (who really is an idiot) just broke up with her. She’s at work and I’m waiting for her reply…

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 11, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just broke up with her bf you say? :)

I keed, I keed. I’m gonna send the email at around 4:00, so I just need to know before then.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just got the confirmation from D#2

She’s in. I’m in …it sounds as though obc is NOT coming…boy and this is the guy who was going to ply me with beers…too bad for him D3 is (IMHO) a real cutie and a scientist to boot.

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 11, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet, I'm sending the email now

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just quit my job

see ya at the ol’ ball orchard

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 11, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You what?

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, so have you bought tickets yet or what?

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Jun 11, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I ask because I could actually make the trip...

Hrmmmm.

Let me write out a formal proof for you.

by Gray on Jun 11, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on down dude, we'll figure it out

Email me and I’ll get you all the info. I dare to say you won’t be disappointed with us. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I believe that the banking world needs person of your stature and intricate knowledege of 'high' finanace.

You can’t just…quit…now just think for a moment and ask yourself WWDD?

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 11, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

doesnt your daughter like rebels?

i figured the Banker Without A Cause angle would be irrestible to her.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 11, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

She likes

Long Walks in the evening
Sitting by the fire eating pop corn
A trip to the Zoo
flowers for no special occasion
Travel to exotic lands

She graduation from Antioch after playing soccer for Bard..she loves rebels..but only
rebels with a cause
rebels who are not from the south
rebels who like to camp and fish and canoe
And rebels who actually have money

Don’t know if that helps

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 11, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as in the antioch that doesn't exist anymore?

i considered antioch, but was scared away by their condemned building. It is/was(?) a great school that really is unappreciated because it is unconventional. I didn’t go there (besides the whole condemned building things) because I knew I wanted to go to grad school, and I didn’t know how well not receiving grades and a GPA would hold up for grad school, so I went to the polar opposite, extremely conventional, conservative, has visitation hours for freshman, and doesn’t have wednesday morning classes becuase of chapel, Ohio Northern University.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jun 11, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes as in Yellow Springs Antioch

Where Rod Serling (creator the Twilight Zone) , Corretta Scott King and many other notables graduated..D3 went to Bard College to study photography(Avondale on Hudson) because it was a supposed intellectual horbed, full of creative types and also they really wanted her to play soccer their.
She found the school to be, in her opinion, full of kids who were quite intelligent but lacking in imagination or creativity,,plus most of them were really really wealthy boring posers. When she tore her 2nd ACL, she retired from college soccer and decided to look into Antioch where one of best friends was attending.She loved it, it was terrific school and was a great fit for her. Students go to school for a term then go out into the real world on paying internships that relate to their majors then alternate back and forth between on campus classes and internships..she interned at a mediacal practice in Santa Fe, a research Facility in San Francisco, a homeless shelter in Portland. a Genome Lab in Cincinnati and some bio-chemical project in south Carolina somewhere…

The school is presently refitting its curriculum and will soon re-emerge as a 21st century reinvention of itself.

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 12, 2009 4:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i have nothing against antioch

it was my second choice, and i know it has produced a number of notable people (I am a huge fan of the twilight zone, and my dad claims Rod Serling is why he took up smoking), I wasn’t bashing it.

I always felt like Anticoch is misunderstood, as it seems like it values intellectualism more than other schools. What I mean by that is, I feel like you have to think more to get through Antioch, and you can’t survive if you area mere parrot. I personally think it is great that they don’t have grades, but individual written reviews on in class performances. But a lot of conventional grad schools want transcripts and numbers, GPA’s and GRE’s, which are not necessarily a measure of intellect, but rather a measure of ones test taking ability, ability as a student, and ability to play the game. I know now, that if I had a little prior information on ONU, my first quarter GPA would probably would have been a full letter grade higher, as I would have known which professors to avoid. That is what bothers me about gpas, they don’t measure shit, but they are highly valued. Two students can take the same classes in the same quarter and have completely different work loads, and take away different amounts of knowledge.

Bloop

by justin007000 on Jun 12, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have not received the email

dude, if you don’t want me to go, just say so.

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 11, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't emailing you, I was emailing someone at the Reds to see if I can get us free tix

Dork. :)

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 11, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, then by all means...

"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty

by Slyde on Jun 11, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of emails - are we who areabout to whatch the Braves die going to hear from you soon Jeremy

Or should we just show up at the game and hope to run into each other…

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 12, 2009 1:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he has the meat sweats

last i heard he said he was awaiting a response from his contact at the reds. No, wait, the that was the 2nd to last thing i heard. the last thing i heard was pertaining to your cute scientist daughter.

i withdrew my resignation this morning so i’m once again out for the Reds game meet.

"We're going to Adonis, son"

jch24

by obc2 on Jun 12, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Once I get a confirmation on tickets I'll fire an email off. Might not be until Monday though.

"It seems as if every mistake I've ever made in life I've had an erection in one hand and a Bud Light in the other."

by jch24 on Jun 12, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Monday is good.

D2 and I have semi-total faith in you J.

Sweat plus sacrifice equals another useless out. Mads

by Madville on Jun 12, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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