Author Topic: Nationals Park/Road Games Roll Call (2009) (Read 34771 times)

ZimmsGirl72 · « **Reply #25:** April 15, 2009, 04:26:55 PM »

Going tonight, if it looks like the rain will let up (at this point, I am literally a fairweather fan

). Definitely going tomorrow night, then Sunday, but only if JZimm's starting (weekend plans that I'm only willing to cancel to see his debut). No tickets yet though -- it's weird not having season tickets for the first time

rigglemania09 · « **Reply #26:** April 15, 2009, 04:28:10 PM »

9.2.2009 @ SD Padres (day game)
maybe 9.1.2009, if I feel like driving down after work....maybe I'll take the train.

and I'm trying to find people/person to go with me May 6/7 @ LA Dodgers.

tomterp · « **Reply #27:** April 15, 2009, 04:28:26 PM »

I'm going Sunday to see Minty's forearm again.

blue911 · « **Reply #28:** April 15, 2009, 04:33:19 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on April 15, 2009, 04:28:26 PM

I'm going Sunday to see Minty's forearm again.

So you'll be buying Gustavo his first beer?

Frau Mau · « **Reply #29:** April 15, 2009, 04:48:32 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on April 15, 2009, 01:05:45 PM

How about guys with jiggly man-boobs?

Lots of those at Braves games....

Minty Fresh · « **Reply #30:** April 15, 2009, 05:03:41 PM »

Quote from: tomterp on April 15, 2009, 04:28:26 PM

I'm going Sunday to see Minty's forearm again.

As already stated, I'll be at Sunday v. Marlins (hopefully Jordan Zimmermann's debut).

And if you're really jonsing for my manly forearm, you can always check out Collin Balester's wiki page.

Eddie the Expos fan · « **Reply #31:** April 15, 2009, 10:36:10 PM »

May 24th. Should I get the tickets in advance or wait for game day?

tomterp · « **Reply #32:** April 15, 2009, 10:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Eddie the Expos fan on April 15, 2009, 10:36:10 PM

May 24th. Should I get the tickets in advance or wait for game day?

Sunday Orioles, I think I'd wait, unless you find a steal on Stub Hub. Your strategy sort of depends on what quality of seats you are looking for. Generally, you will do better to buy on the secondary market, and may even be able to find a pair from somebody on this board who can't make the game.

Or, maybe you want the $5 cheapies, in which case you need to get there early day of the game.

Eddie the Expos fan · « **Reply #33:** April 15, 2009, 10:48:45 PM »

Not sure how many family members are going with me. Will most likely get upper deck seats. How soon do you have to show up to get the five buck tickets?

tomterp · « **Reply #34:** April 15, 2009, 10:51:25 PM »

Quote from: Eddie the Expos fan on April 15, 2009, 10:48:45 PM

Not sure how many family members are going with me. Will most likely get upper deck seats. How soon do you have to show up to get the five buck tickets?

You should get there two hours before, but if you miss out, there are still $10 seats. Do you have kids? Besides batting practice, you can always turn them loose on the video game arcade (free) or the batting cages/pitching machines ($), or if young kids, the playground area. Meanwhile, you can adjourn to the Loft for a brewskie while you supervise...

PANatsFan · « **Reply #35:** April 15, 2009, 10:52:35 PM »

Worth fighting the crowds at the Red Loft? That's where the micobrews are now, right?

hammondsnats · « **Reply #36:** April 16, 2009, 12:19:13 AM »

FWIW, as of late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, the weather for the next five days look like:

Thursday - Sunny (high mid 60s)
Friday - Sunny (high low 70s)
Saturday - Mostly Sunny (high mid 70s)
Sunday - Mostly Cloudy (high mid 60s)
Monday - Showers (high upper 60s)

Kevrock · « **Reply #37:** April 16, 2009, 06:08:46 AM »

Quote from: hammondsnats on April 16, 2009, 12:19:13 AM

FWIW, as of late Wednesday night/early Thursday morning, the weather for the next five days look like:

Thursday - Sunny (high mid 60s)
Friday - Sunny (high low 70s)
Saturday - Mostly Sunny (high mid 70s)
Sunday - Mostly Cloudy (high mid 60s)
Monday - Showers (high upper 60s)

Beautiful. I'll be at the Saturday game.

Mathguy · « **Reply #38:** April 16, 2009, 08:18:32 AM »

It may depend on one's taste, but the good microbrews are in the Red Porch. The Red Loft is above the Red Porch.

Quote from: PANatsFan on April 15, 2009, 10:52:35 PM

Worth fighting the crowds at the Red Loft? That's where the micobrews are now, right?

PANatsFan · « **Reply #39:** April 16, 2009, 08:27:40 AM »

Quote from: Mathguy on April 16, 2009, 08:18:32 AM

It may depend on one's taste, but the good microbrews are in the Red Porch. The Red Loft is above the Red Porch.

Thanks - I should be there a good bit, with the Crab pitching.

Rojo Johnson · « **Reply #40:** April 16, 2009, 10:07:00 AM »

May 3rd against St. Louis (maybe May 2nd I don't know).

we'll play it by ear the rest of the season.

OldChelsea · « **Reply #41:** April 16, 2009, 10:19:13 AM »

Currently planning on being at all remaining home matches except for those conflicting with my other teams (Capitals playoffs, DC United, Mystics, Redskins) - on the current homestand I'll be missing Friday's (DC United), Saturday's (Caps playoff) and Wednesday's (DC United) matches.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #42:** April 16, 2009, 10:47:55 AM »

Quote from: OldChelsea on April 16, 2009, 10:19:13 AM

Currently planning on being at all remaining home matches except for those conflicting with my other teams (Capitals playoffs, DC United, Mystics, Redskins) - on the current homestand I'll be missing Friday's (DC United), Saturday's (Caps playoff) and Wednesday's (DC United) matches.

You are one dedicated DC fan. I wish I could afford to be that good of a fan.

houston-nat · « **Reply #43:** April 16, 2009, 10:54:59 AM »

Quote from: hammondsnats on April 15, 2009, 12:28:03 PM

you can't make it out to their series w/ the 'stros? p.s. how do you like minute maid park?

Nope. I'm never in Houston in July - Houston in July is for people with death wishes ...

I have managed to catch three games with the Nationals over the last two years, though. Minute Maid is a fun place, but the food is a crappy rip-off, all the hot Texas blondes are already with their big ugly boyfriends, and the only seat-jumping I can manage with ease is to the outfield seats. I really like the hill in center, because it's funny, but I don't like the giant wall in left, which is kind of like a Green Monster With Holes In It.

DCFan · « **Reply #44:** April 16, 2009, 11:02:45 AM »

Quote from: houston-nat on April 16, 2009, 10:54:59 AM

Nope. I'm never in Houston in July - Houston in July is for people with death wishes ...

It doesn't seem to bother the Mexicans.

AlexL925 · « **Reply #45:** April 16, 2009, 11:15:52 AM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on April 16, 2009, 10:47:55 AM

You are one dedicated DC fan. I wish I could afford to be that good of a fan.

I'm all for baseball and playoff hockey, but I think I'd pay to NOT have to go see the Mystics.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #46:** April 18, 2009, 01:39:15 PM »

I'll be in the Red Porch/Loft a lot tomorrow due to friends and family in different sections. You should be able to guess who I am by my attire. WIN ONE TOMORROW, CRABBY!

Additional hint or two available by PM.

hammondsnats · « **Reply #47:** April 18, 2009, 02:14:55 PM »

Quote from: PANatsFan on April 18, 2009, 01:39:15 PM

I'll be in the Red Porch/Loft a lot tomorrow due to friends and family in different sections. You should be able to guess who I am by my attire. WIN ONE TOMORROW, CRABBY!

Additional hint or two available by PM.

wearing penn state gear?

i'll be there tomorrow too with my pops, and we'll most definitely be stopping by the red loft for a drink or two or 12.

JMUalumni · « **Reply #48:** April 18, 2009, 02:18:29 PM »

I will be at Zimmermann's debut on Monday, first game of the year for me. I am pumped.

PANatsFan · « **Reply #49:** April 18, 2009, 02:19:33 PM »

Quote from: JMUalumni on April 18, 2009, 02:18:29 PM

I will be at Zimmermann's debut on Monday, first game of the year for me. I am pumped.

I almost almost got tickets for that game too. It's just not a smart move for me right now, too busy.