UPDATED 4/25 :Taking back the Yard: Hangout Nights at Camden Yards

[Tony-OH]

Do you hate when the Red Sox and Yankees roll into town and their fans take over Camden Yards? Do you feel Camden Yards needs to be filled with enthusiastic Orioles fans rooting the home team on to victory? Do you like to hangout with a great group of loud, rambunctious Orioles fans? Well so do we.

This season, the Hangout has teamed up with the Orioles to provide our Hangouters with a Hangout Night at the Yard each month throughout the season. We selected key Red Sox and Yankees games (and one Indian game since neither the Red Sox or Yankees come to town in May) and our hope is to fill up section 384 with as many loud rabid Orioles fans as we can. We’ll be starting chants, spell out O-R-I-O-L-E-S and make sure everyone in Camden Yards knows this is Orioles fan country, regardless of our record.

Each game we will give out 16 free tickets and the rest of the seats will be just $8 for upper reserve box seats (regularly $15) and $6 for upper reserve (regularly $13). All you have to do is call Paul Stefano with the Orioles at (410) 547-6288 and ask for the tickets in the Hangout Section for the date you want. You call up to the day of the game, but you must call ahead, you can't get these prices at the box office. As you know about Yankees and Red Sox games, these tickets will go fast so don't delay, let's load these up with rabid Orioles fans.

We’ll meet up prior to the game at Edgar's on Pratt Street to hand out tickets (to the people who got the free ones), have a few drinks, and to prepare. Any tickets not picked up by 6:45 will be given away.

Let’s show the Orioles what rabid Orioles fans sound like on those Red Sox and Yankee games. Obviously we want to see as many Hangouters out there as possible, but this is for all Orioles fans so please spread the word. All Orioles fans are invited and encouraged to have a rip-roaring good time in section 384. So let’s take back the Yard, one section at a time.

Ok, here's who has has the free Hangout tickets.....

Witchy Chick
Barquen
Frobby (2)
Section 34 (2)
Weams (2)
JCLH (2)
Scrubs83 (2)
Silent James (2)
MCL1021 (2)
BustaJ (2)

Scott and I will also be in attendance. Come join us at Edgar's.

So, make the call and buy those discounted tickets and join us for a rowdy Orioles fan good time....


Details:
First Game Date: April 25th
Time: 7:05
Opponent: Red Sox
Phone Number to call for special ticket pricing: (410) 547-6288

Other Games:
May 4th vs Indians (Friday)
June 26th vs Yankees (Tuesday)
July 27th vs Yankees (Friday)
August 10th vs Red Sox (Friday)
September 29th vs Yankees (Saturday)

[Frobby]

What a great idea. Thanks, Tony!

[ScottieBaseball]

What?!?! They gave us three Fridays and a Saturday?!?! That ROCKS!!!

[Absltgreek]

sweet, i'll definitely try to make a few of those dates

[Witchy Chick]

Uhhhh, maybe this is a stupid question but.......

When one calls to order the tickets, how do they "prove" that they are O's fans? What's to stop any/all Yanks and Sux fans from using this info to get tickets for themselves and ruin our "Take Back the Yard" party? :confused:


Witchy

[Tony-OH]

Uhhhh, maybe this is a stupid question but.......

When one calls to order the tickets, how do they "prove" that they are O's fans? What's to stop any/all Yanks and Sux fans from using this info to get tickets for themselves and ruin our "Take Back the Yard" party? :confused:


Witchy

Theoretically nothing. But the Orioles are going to hold this section of tickets away from general public consumption until they run out of other areas. Hopefully we will fill it up with Orioles fans. Besides, how many Yankee and Red Sox fans are going to want to be surrounded by a section filled with loud, rabid Orioles fans? They'll have plenty of other sections to pick from. :)

[Witchy Chick]

Theoretically nothing. But the Orioles are going to hold this section of tickets away from general public consumption until they run out of other areas. Hopefully we will fill it up with Orioles fans. Besides, how many Yankee and Red Sox fans are going to want to be surrounded by a section filled with loud, rabid Orioles fans? They'll have plenty of other sections to pick from. :)

I understand. I was thinking "Hmmm -- all of this pertinent info is now out on the 'Net for their fans, as well as ours, to use." I was just a bit concerned that's all -- 'specially since guests to this site can get the info without being a Hanger-outer.

Sounds like this idea is the anti-WNST protest, no? ;)

July 27th is looking like a good night for my bachelorette party. :D


Witchy

[nadecir]

Uhhhh, maybe this is a stupid question but.......
When one calls to order the tickets, how do they "prove" that they are O's fans? What's to stop any/all Yanks and Sux fans from using this info to get tickets for themselves and ruin our "Take Back the Yard" party? :confused:
WitchyThe ticket taker will ask you Orioles and Hangout questions, like was done with Baltimore Colts questions in the movie Diner. If you get the answers right, the ticket taker will let you buy the tickets. I suggest the following questions:

1. Who is SportsGuy's favorite trade target?
2. What pitcher would Sapper have acquired after the 2004 season?
3. According to Hangout consensus, how many relief pitchers should be on the Orioles roster in 2007?

:D

[Frobby]

The ticket taker will ask you Orioles and Hangout questions, like was done with Baltimore Colts questions in the movie Diner. If you get the answers right, the ticket taker will let you buy the tickets. I suggest the following questions:

1. Who is SportsGuy's favorite trade target?
2. What pitcher would Sapper have acquired after the 2004 season?
3. According to Hangout consensus, how many relief pitchers should be on the Orioles roster in 2007?

:D

4. As between BaltimoreTerp and NewMarketSean, which one is more likely to say that Sam Perlozzo made good use of his bullpen the previous day?

5. Does Garrett Olson have the best change-up in the Orioles minor league system, or is it merely adequate?

6. Who knows more about baseball statistics, Jon Wilt or DrungoHazewood?

[GeorgiaBird]

Great idea! We were planning a Baltimore trip this summer. Might have to use this as a guide to pick the dates!

[Miller192]

4. As between BaltimoreTerp and NewMarketSean, which one is more likely to say that Sam Perlozzo made good use of his bullpen the previous day?
5. Does Garrett Olson have the best change-up in the Orioles minor league system, or is it merely adequate?

6. Who knows more about baseball statistics, Jon Wilt or DrungoHazewood?

BaltimoreTerp already said it for Friday night's game

[helloharv]

What a great idea !!!

[dslats715]

pretty incredible idea

sounds like a blast

[cindyluvsbrady]

Im very excited about this!Are children allowed to come?
I want to try to come to several of the games!!

[2632]

I will try to come to the May 4th game. I already have tickets for the May 5th game, I will try to get a flight early enough to come to the Friday game as well.

What a great idea this is! Thanks for setting it up.

[Sports Guy]

Not only is this a great idea, the games are prime games. You have to like that and it is great that Tony was able to get them.

[elextrano8]

Spectacular idea! I'm gonna do my best to go to as many of the Friday and Saturday games as possible.

[weams]

Spectacular idea! I'm gonna do my best to go to as many of the Friday and Saturday games as possible.

I sent a note. It went basically like....My dad was a childhood Red Sox fanin his childhood...we became diehard Oriole fans when we moved to York when I was seven that was 41 years ago. I can not see any Oriole games in Harrisburg on TV. Comcast cable does not carry MASN here and we are in an Angelos blackout area. I must go to work to even see them on my mlb.com account. I would Love to go to an early season game and Promise to bring a total fan as I am myself!

[Ross]

Im definitely down for keeping tickets away from yank and red sox fans! Count me in...it REALLY kills me when we have more yank fans in OPACY then O's fans...

[stjoesosfan]

Tony,

Love the idea and I plan to be there whether I win the free tickets or not. First, where do we submit our paragraph to? Second, if we buy the $6 ticket do we pick it up at the meeting place before the game or through the usual route?

Thanks.....looking forward to hanging out with real fans,

-Jerome

[Tony-OH]

Tony,

Love the idea and I plan to be there whether I win the free tickets or not. First, where do we submit our paragraph to? Second, if we buy the $6 ticket do we pick it up at the meeting place before the game or through the usual route?

Thanks.....looking forward to hanging out with real fans,

-Jerome

You can put your repsonse in this thread or send it via e-mail to me or Scott.

As for the tickets, if you buy them ahead of time they will send them to you I believe or put them in will call (whatever you want). The free tickets would have to be picked up at our meeting place.

[section34]

If you choose me Tony, I'll get a custom Casey Kotchman O's jersey so SG will talk to me! :D

Great idea! I'll be at all of em.

I'm a poor school teacher in Washington, DC. Choose me over Frobby for the free ticket, I know that guy's a loaded, big shot attorney! If I win, I'm bringin' BillyC123, he teaches with me as well, is poor, and loves the Birds!

[Frobby]

Maybe this is a silly idea, but maybe the Hangout should distribute cheapie name tags at these games that we can use to identify each other by our handles.

[MCL1021]

Tony, say I want to take my brother who isn't 21? Would this be better for someone else that is 21 or older like myself? I ask because you mentioned we'd all meet up before the game at an establishment. Thanks in advance....

[cindyluvsbrady]

Tony, say I want to take my brother who isn't 21? Would this be better for someone else that is 21 or older like myself? I ask because you mentioned we'd all meet up before the game at an establishment. Thanks in advance....

I have the same ? Are Children allowed?

[bobmc]

I sent a note. It went basically like....My dad was a childhood Red SOx fan...we became diehard Oriole fans when we moved to York when I was seven that was 41 years ago. I can not see any Oriole games in Harrisburg on TV. COmcast cable does not carry MASN here and we are in an Angelos blackout area. I must go to work to even see them on my mlb.com account. I would Love to go to an early season game and Promise to bring a total fan as I am myself!

Presumably one of your avatar "hotties"! ;) :002_sdrool: :002_scool:

[Tony-OH]

Maybe this is a silly idea, but maybe the Hangout should distribute cheapie name tags at these games that we can use to identify each other by our handles.


That's a good idea... I'll see what we can do...

[Tony-OH]

I have the same ? Are Children allowed?

Cindy, you can absolutely bring your children to the game. You don't have to go to the pregame festivities.

Only the people who want the two free tickets would need to show up to get those.

[Baroquen131]

This a great idea. Props to OH and the Orioles for making it work!
I don't know off hand which games I'm planning to attend, but I'm sure somebody in my household will probably take care of getting us tickets. She may have called already, for all I know. :p

Thanks again - and I'm looking forward to the games!

[Tony-OH]

This a great idea. Props to OH and the Orioles for making it work!
I don't know off hand which games I'm planning to attend, but I'm sure somebody in my household will probably take care of getting us tickets. She may have called already, for all I know. :p

Thanks again - and I'm looking forward to the games!

Somehow, I think you are going to be there.. ;)

[weams]

Presumably one of your avatar "hotties"! ;) :002_sdrool: :002_scool:

Only one real life hottie!!! Sure, she's gonna be there.

[mdguy2415]

Good idea. I think it's about time we get some more people out to games.

We need some more black and orange representation & people who care about the team in the stands.

However, in my honest opinion, it's too bad it has come to this. Not the say the idea is bad at all or disparage it, but it shows how much things have changed & how apathetic fans are now.

I see the crowd at Opening Day versus the games this week and ask myself what has happened...

[MCL1021]

Cindy, you can absolutely bring your children to the game. You don't have to go to the pregame festivities.

Only the people who want the two free tickets would need to show up to get those.


So for the other games, we can pick the tickets up through Ticketmaster and at the box office at the stadium as long as we mention the Hangout tickets?

[Tony-OH]

So for the other games, we can pick the tickets up through Ticketmaster and at the box office at the stadium as long as we mention the Hangout tickets?

No, you must call the number we listed and ask for Hangout tickets. They will be mailed to you or put into will call whatever you prefer. Ticketmaster will not have any clue about this and then charge you their normal exuberant fee on top of full price for the ticket.

[TyCobb]

I figure I will go to the August 10th game since I will be 21 by then :)

[MCL1021]

No, you must call the number we listed and ask for Hangout tickets. They will be mailed to you or put into will call whatever you prefer. Ticketmaster will not have any clue about this and then charge you their normal exuberant fee on top of full price for the ticket.

Gotcha. Thanks....this is a very good idea.

[scrubs83]

Why I should get two free tickets to the April 25th game:

First off, I plan to bring 6 rabid Orioles fans from Bethesda, MD and Washington, DC. We have all been loyal Baltimore fans since we were kids and we consider ourselves survivors of an area that has turned its back on the O's. Never have our allegiances strayed over the last 9 trying years. Recently, since we have entered the working world, it has been tough for all of us to get together to go to a game, but by chance this happens to be one we all plan to attend. Finally, there is nothing that steams me more than going to an O's vs Sox/Yanks game with a crowd that generally favors the opposing team.

Absolutely nothing. Go O's.

contact me at: david@bigtrain.org

[jclrh]

whoooo, May 4th! I already made plans to come out w/ a whole lot of my friends that night... Thank goodness for student night and facebook event planners :-D

[Tony-OH]

Ok, here's who has has tickets.....

Witchy Chick
Barquen
Frobby (2)
Section 34 (2)
Weams (2)
JCLH (2)
Scrubs83 (2)
Silent James (2)
MCL1021 (2)
BustaJ (2)

Scott and I will also be in attendence....

We have not formalized our pregame meeting place but hope to in the very near future. It will be within walking distance of Camden Yards....

So, make the call and buy those discounted tickets and join us for a rowdy Orioles fan good time....

[mdguy2415]

I have tickets already for the Sox series (bought ahead of time), but I'll be make myself available to say hello and mingle...

[SilentJames]

Okay, I already have been charged to make signs. About 7.

But someone should do this. Monninites - Boston + Mooninites = HILARIOUS!

for those who do not know what I am talking about:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/brainiac/2007/01/attack_of_the_m.html

We must strike FEAR in the hearts of Boston. "Fear US BOSTON." "The O's rule Number 1!"

[BustaJ2632]

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

[Tony-OH]

Ok, who's coming besides those listed?????

[BmoreBoy]

I might fly down solo. Not sure yet. I doubt I would be able to get friends to come. Anybody else at UD want to carpool down?

[SteveA]

Ok, who's coming besides those listed?????

I'm planning on it, trying to talk a friend into it, will be buying tickets by Thursday or Friday.

[cindyluvsbrady]

I wish I could come April 25th:( My son has a game that night.
I want to come to a couple of the games for sure.I defineltly want to come to the Sept 29th game.That is close to my next 29th birthday:D
Tell me again please.How can you quailfy for free tickets?

[jclrh]

wow, thanks a lot for the tickets, im a happy man

[jiminnj]

Tony,
This is really great. I can't make it the 25th, but the 4th of May is on my calendar now. I plan on being there.

Is there anyone who might be interested in car pooling down from central Jersey, or who could be picked up on the way in Philly, Delaware or southern Jersey?? If so let me know. It would be fun to get a bunch of us to come down together.

[cindyluvsbrady]

Tony,
This is really great. I can't make it the 25th, but the 4th of May is on my calendar now. I plan on being there.

Is there anyone who might be interested in car pooling down from central Jersey, or who could be picked up on the way in Philly, Delaware or southern Jersey?? If so let me know. It would be fun to get a bunch of us to come down together.
Jim,
Please clear out your message box!:)

[SteveA]

Witchy Chick
Barquen
Frobby (2)
Section 34 (2)
Weams (2)
JCLH (2)
Scrubs83 (2)
Silent James (2)
MCL1021 (2)
BustaJ (2)



I'm in for Wednesday, can't wait to meet some of you guys I've been posting with for the last 15 months.

Has the pre-game meet-for-a-beer location been set yet?

[cindyluvsbrady]

I just bought 4 tickets for Sept 29 .I will pick out another game soon:)

[Tony-OH]

We will meet at Edgar's before the game. Scott and I will be there from about 5pm to 6:45 or so. We're post more details on location and such if you haven't been there before. So come on out, have a drink and come out and meet some fellow Hangouters.

[jclrh]

erm.... where's Edwards at? Is that the Billiards and lounge place in East Pratt St?

[AgentOrange]

We will meet at Edgar's before the game. Scott and I will be there from about 5pm to 6:45 or so. We're post more details on location and such if you haven't been there before. So come on out, have a drink and come out and meet some fellow Hangouters.

Tony! My buddy and I will be there! Getting tickets through the hangout promotion. I suppose we will all be sitting around each other in the same section?

[Tony-OH]

Tony! My buddy and I will be there! Getting tickets through the hangout promotion. I suppose we will all be sitting around each other in the same section?

Yes, we will be sitting in the same section.. Meet us over at Edgar's if you can. we plan in giving out some stuff including future Hangout night at the Yard tickets and of course some name tags so people can put on their handle and real name...

See you there...

[Tony-OH]

erm.... where's Edwards at? Is that the Billiards and lounge place in East Pratt St?

It's Edgars and yes, it's the Billiards place on Pratt street in the Verizon building across the skywalk from the Convention center.

[ScottieBaseball]

Yes, we will be sitting in the same section.. Meet us over at Edgar's if you can. we plan in giving out some stuff including future Hangout night at the Yard tickets and of course some name tags so people can put on their handle and real name...

See you there...

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!!!

Just to clarify...you mean to tell me AgentOrange, CindyLuvsBrady, and Tony-OH aren't your real names?!?! Wow...mind blower. :D

[cindyluvsbrady]

I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone!!!

Just to clarify...you mean to tell me AgentOrange, CindyLuvsBrady, and Tony-OH aren't your real names?!?! Wow...mind blower. :D

CindyluvsBrady IS my real name!:D

[AgentOrange]

CindyluvsBrady IS my real name!:D

Yeah, I second that Cindy, Agent Orange is actually my real name now as well. Had it legally changed. :p

[MCL1021]

Hope to see everyone down at Edgar's between 530-600...it's gonna be me and my brother. Hopefully he's able to come into the establishment because I want to get a beer and enjoy myself while I'm in there....he's not yet old enough.

[Mad Mark]

The Bashers will be attempting to correct their current 0-2 record on the 25th, so I won't be joining you guys. However, I'll be back in my regular seats in section 16 on the 4th, and will try to either get to Baltimore early enough to join in the pre-game fun, or run up and see everyone at some point during the game.
Tony, great idea!

[Witchy Chick]

Hope to see everyone down at Edgar's between 530-600...it's gonna be me and my brother. Hopefully he's able to come into the establishment because I want to get a beer and enjoy myself while I'm in there....he's not yet old enough.

Here's Edgar's phone number and web address: TEL: 410.752.8080 ~ www.edgarsclub.com

You might want to call and check. I would think your brother could get in, since it is more a billiard establishment than bar. But, don't take my word for it. ;)


Witchy

[RayFink1e]

Did anyone see the slow wave they did in Milwaukee. Its awesome. You need to get that started

http://youtube.com/watch?v=KBTEcbQvi84

[rolliefingers]

What is the availability for free tix at each Hangout Game at this point? If I can still get the free ones, here's why I should be able to go:

As 2632, Dr. Lev and others can attest, I am a diehard O's fan, knowledgeable, and loud! I am not afraid to make an ass out of myself for the O's (see: spelling out "ORIOLES" a la Wild Bill to a section full of Yankees fans last August). I get rowdy, but I do not get vulgar or inappropriate.

Baseball games are for cheering, standing and yelling, not sitting and crying in your beer.

HOOK A BROTHA UP!

[AgentOrange]

What is the availability for free tix at each Hangout Game at this point? If I can still get the free ones, here's why I should be able to go:

As 2632, Dr. Lev and others can attest, I am a diehard O's fan, knowledgeable, and loud! I am not afraid to make an ass out of myself for the O's (see: spelling out "ORIOLES" a la Wild Bill to a section full of Yankees fans last August). I get rowdy, but I do not get vulgar or inappropriate.

Baseball games are for cheering, standing and yelling, not sitting and crying in your beer.

HOOK A BROTHA UP!

Or you could pony up the 6 bucks...

I know you are not that poor man. I am a diehard O's fan too, I will pay the 6 bones because I didn't respond in time for free tix.

[rolliefingers]

Or you could pony up the 6 bucks...

I know you are not that poor man. I am a diehard O's fan too, I will pay the 6 bones because I didn't respond in time for free tix.Hey, man, just covering all my bases!

[Tony-OH]

Ok, just wanted everyone to know you can call for tickets up to the day of the game. They will be left for you at will call.

With O's playing well, let's not let those Red Sox fans take the yard......

Come out and join us at Edgar's (http://www.edgarsclub.com/) between 5:00pm and 6:45.

[AgentOrange]

Hey, man, just covering all my bases!

Hey I hear ya. I good business move on your part. ;)

[Tony-OH]

What is the availability for free tix at each Hangout Game at this point? If I can still get the free ones, here's why I should be able to go:

As 2632, Dr. Lev and others can attest, I am a diehard O's fan, knowledgeable, and loud! I am not afraid to make an ass out of myself for the O's (see: spelling out "ORIOLES" a la Wild Bill to a section full of Yankees fans last August). I get rowdy, but I do not get vulgar or inappropriate.

Baseball games are for cheering, standing and yelling, not sitting and crying in your beer.

HOOK A BROTHA UP!

We'll be giving out some free one's on Wednesday. One good way is to buy me or Scott a beer. :D

[ScottieBaseball]

We'll be giving out some free one's on Wednesday. One good way is to buy me or Scott a beer. :D

Or two beers, some wings, and nachos. :D

[Witchy Chick]

Or two beers, some wings, and nachos. :D

No shots? ;)


Witchy

[rolliefingers]

We'll be giving out some free one's on Wednesday. One good way is to buy me or Scott a beer. :DDone and done, my friend!

[section34]

Tony

do we have a rough count of how many of us there are? Sounds like we're gonna have quite a large group. Can't wait.

[BustaJ2632]

Scott, the new item I told you about has arrived, and it is even more specatcular than I could have imagined.

[Tony-OH]

Tony

do we have a rough count of how many of us there are? Sounds like we're gonna have quite a large group. Can't wait.

I'll try and give the O's a call tomorrow to get a better count, but I think it's a pretty decent turnout for a Wednesday night.

[ScottieBaseball]

Scott, the new item I told you about has arrived, and it is even more specatcular than I could have imagined.

Perfect. I can't wait to see it!

[MCL1021]

Not to ruin anything, but what is the plan if this game gets rained out? Looks like some heavy rain moving into the area Tuesday night into Wednesday and all the way through Friday. :(

[scrubs83]

where is Edgars? any way I can get the tickets before... I am coming from DC and usually park over by the Ravens stadium. I might not get to the parking lot until 6:30... making it pretty tough to get to Edgar's....

[Baroquen131]

Slightly worried about the rain too. We're not far out, so it's not a big deal for us. But any contingency plan if rain ruins the first big OH party of the season? Just wait til the next game?

[AgentOrange]

Done and done, my friend!

IS, I hope the idea to get the tickets is so you can sit with these guys, not because they are "free".

You would be paying more to buy these jokers Beer than just buying the ticket yourself. :002_shappy:

[rolliefingers]

IS, I hope the idea to get the tickets is so you can sit with these guys, not because they are "free".

You would be paying more to buy these jokers Beer than just buying the ticket yourself. :002_shappy:They're getting whatever's on the happy hour special. ;)

[AgentOrange]

They're getting whatever's on the happy hour special. ;)

HAHA! Well Played!

[MCL1021]

Yeah, I am on the fence right now with this game tomorrow night, cause I have a little bit of a distance driving to the ballpark, and as much as I want to meet up with everyone from the Hangout and catch an O's game, I'm not going to sit in heavy rain all night which is what they are calling for.

So any contingency plan that will happen, will be appriciated.

[scrubs83]

Tony, can you leave my tickets at willcall?

you can contact me at david@bigtrain.org

[Tony-OH]

The contingency plan right now is if this game is rained out, everyone that has our free tickets will automaticaly get the Friday May 4th tickets.

[SilentJames]

So, who is taking part in tomorrow night's first hangout night?

Anyword on where we are meeting and at what time. I'm bringing 8 signs for people. We will get noticed.

Who's in to take back the yard?

[The Wedge]

I would be, but I'm shackled to good old TU on Wednesday nights. That's my obligatory night shift every week.

[section34]

See you at Edgars at 5:30ish...lookin fwd to meeting you SJ!

[Jules]

I would but my wife is 39.5 weeks pregnant- I know if I go she's gonna drop. I 'll catch the next one.

Have a great time everyone and take a glove- maybe they'll have a lottery for a new 3B.

[MorMarkTej]

I was going to go tommorow but the rain made me change my mind. I'll go Thursday for the $6 student night instead.

[Why Not?]

I'm going but lugging my wife and kids with me, so pregame bar festivities are pretty much out of the question. I'll be on the lookout for you guys.

[sonny]

Love to be there but don't think I could stomach the Boston crowd.

[scrubs83]

if the game rains out... someone else can have my two

[Art Wing]

I would be, but I'm shackled to good old TU on Wednesday nights. That's my obligatory night shift every week.

I'm going on Thursday night. Anyone else?

I work at TU also, what do you do there?


Free Jon Knott and build me a J.R. House

[SteveA]

I'm planning on getting to Edgars at 5:30. See everybody there....

SteveA

[sonny]

Actually I live up here in Jersey, but would love to be aboard. Raise a glass for me and the O's. PLEASE beat the Bosox!

[MCL1021]

Im wanting to go, but this rain isn't looking good for tonight. It might be hard to get this one in, so I don't know what I'm doing yet.

[DrungoHazewood]

I'm going to make one of these sometime this year, but the combination of a Wednesday night, a 2-hour drive, and a three-month old kid means this one isn't going to happen.

[weams]

I'm going to make one of these sometime this year, but the combination of a Wednesday night, a 2-hour drive, and a three-month old kid means this one isn't going to happen.

The forecast looks bleak :(

[Tony-OH]

Right now the weather looks iffy but I'm expecting the game to be played. They're calling for scattered showers and looking at the radar it appears the big portion of the rain is going to go North of us if the rain stays on the same track.

If you can not make Edgars and you have free tickets, you'll need to meet me at the #5 monument on Eutaw street at 6:50 or so for your tickets. But please, try and make it to Edgar's (Go across to the convention center, walk up to the skyway, walk across the skyway towards the verizon building and Edgar's is right there.) If you are not either at Edgar's or the #5 by 6:50 I'll have to give the tickets to someone else.

Everyone else, call (410) 547-6288 today for your discounted tickets. Imagine how loud we can be with a small crowd? A little rain never hurt anyone so come over and meet us at Edgar's and then let's take the yard back rain or shine!!!

[rolliefingers]

Going tonight with Melinda...will see you all at Edgar's.

Good Times.WEAMS! Awesome, man, I will be there tonight. Thanks for buying our CD, by the way!

[Tony-OH]

WEAMS! Awesome, man, I will be there tonight. Thanks for buying our CD, by the way!

Weams is all about support. I think he may be the only Hangouter that bought my book. :D

[Tony-OH]

Love to be there but don't think I could stomach the Boston crowd.

That's the whole idea.. We will be an Orioles fan only section and we going to out yell the Boston fans....

[AgentOrange]

I will be there! I am trying to leave work early here in Rockville to make it to Edgars a little after 5.

We got 7 $8 tickets, so I imagine they will be lower area of the upper deck?

Pretty pumped to go, should be a good time!

[AgentOrange]

I will be there, Should be to Edgars by 530. We bought 7 tickets I believe, so we are going to bring the noise!

[The Wedge]

I work at TU also, what do you do there?



I work in E&CS.

[rolliefingers]

I have three $8 tickets, second row of the UD. One belongs to a fellow die-hard O's fan; the other belongs to his wife, a Yankees fan who will undoubtedly heckle Red Sox fans just as passionately as we will.:D

[DrLev]

I'm going to be there. Trouble is, I haven't been able to get in touch with Paul Stefano for the discounted seats. I'll persist and find a way!


As far as an idea for a sign goes, something about how Kevin Youkilis may be the "Greek God of Walks" but Nick Markakis is the Greek God of everything else?

UPDATE: Finally got the seat!

[Pedro Cerrano]

Or two beers, some wings, and nachos. :D

What happened to the diet?:D

[rolliefingers]

I have three $8 tickets, second row of the UD. One belongs to a fellow die-hard O's fan; the other belongs to his wife, a Yankees fan who will undoubtedly heckle Red Sox fans just as passionately as we will.:DAnd just FYI: She knows not to wear a Yankees hat!:D

[scrubs83]

Tony,

What will you be wearing so I know where to find you at the #5?

[rolliefingers]

"Nick Markakis: the Greek God of everything"

Print 'em up!

[Tony-OH]

Tony,

What will you be wearing so I know where to find you at the #5?

I'll be the guy in the Orioles jersey.... :D

Seriously, I'm sure I'll be walking with a crowd of people so I should be fairly easy to find. If you are really concerned, check out my pitcure in my profile. I'm the ugly guy next to the good looking woman.

[srh523]

Sorry I cant make it guys ( you know that work thing) but I will be looking for ya. Be loud and take back the yard!

[section34]

I'll be the guy in the Orioles jersey.... :D

Seriously, I'm sure I'll be walking with a crowd of people so I should be fairly easy to find. If you are really concerned, check out my pitcure in my profile. I'm the ugly guy next to the good looking woman.
Sorry if you provided this info already but about how many folks do you expect will be sitting in the section with all of us?

I'm hoping for a decent Oriole fan showing tonight, it gets so demoralizing when Red Sox fans outnumber us in OPACY. Its great that you're doing things to generate more Oriole fan attendance tonight.

[Tony-OH]

Sorry if you provided this info already but about how many folks do you expect will be sitting in the section with all of us?

I'm hoping for a decent Oriole fan showing tonight, it gets so demoralizing when Red Sox fans outnumber us in OPACY. Its great that you're doing things to generate more Oriole fan attendance tonight.


Not sure yet, but it sounds like we'll get a good crowd from the ticket sales so far...

[Tony-OH]

BTW, the rain that was "expected" has gone north of us. The game is definitely going to be played although a spring time thunder storm is still possible.

Everyone should meet out on the patio deck. I'll be there by 5:15.

[mdguy2415]

Tony, I tried to call the number listed for tickets a few minutes ago, but I got a voicemail. I'll probably end up just buying a ticket at the box office and meeting you all up there.

See you all there.

[GoBirds05]

I cant get ahold of the guy either...and I really want to go? Any info when this guy will be back in his office?

[SilentJames]

Seeing as i am coming directly from work. I'll be the guy in the BRIGHT blue button-down and khakis, I got an O's hat no worries there.

Oh and I will also be carrying all the ****ing signs!

[Mu'ayyidSaafir]

I would love to go, but I'm staying in tonight because I have a 7:00 flight to Chicago tomorrow morning. Should I assume that the game thread will be sparsely populated?

[Tony-OH]

I cant get ahold of the guy either...and I really want to go? Any info when this guy will be back in his office?

Keep trying. The O's are working this for us.... Thansk and we hope to see you tonight!!!

BTW, don't be surprised if one night (maybe not tonight) Roy Firestone is in the crowd with us... I'm just saying... ;)

[weams]

Keep trying. The O's are working this for us.... Thansk and we hope to see you tonight!!!

BTW, don't be surprised if one night (maybe not tonight) Roy Firestone is in the crowd with us... I'm just saying... ;)

I am preparing to leave work now. I will have on the old school cartoon bird mesh back cap.

See you all.

[Tony-OH]

I would love to go, but I'm staying in tonight because I have a 7:00 flight to Chicago tomorrow morning. Should I assume that the game thread will be sparsely populated?


What's the problem? You can sleep on the flight!! :)

[MCL1021]

Now my brother can't go because of his homework and projects that are now piling up....I kinda figured that, so now I am scrambling to find someone to go with me.

Any single ladies on the board wanna join a fun, single dude for an O's game? :D

[SilentJames]

What's the problem? You can sleep on the flight!! :)

Can't wait to hang with you Tony.

I have enough signs to spell out ORIOLES! In the nice scriot letting too! Hand-painted by yours truly. Meaning they are at least legible.

But time and material constraints kept me from making them ALL say BELIEVE on the back.

Still 8 signs for us all tonight

[2632]

Now my brother can't go because of his homework and projects that are now piling up....I kinda figured that, so now I am scrambling to find someone to go with me.

Any single ladies on the board wanna join a fun, single dude for an O's game? :D

If you want to fly me down from Boston...sure!

[Spoonless]

I really want to come down from RI this summer to catch a game. I'll have to make plans around one of these games. Sounds like a good time. The only times I've been have been with Red Sox fans.

[MCL1021]

If you want to fly me down from Boston...sure!


I'd take ya....too bad you're in Boston huh.

[rolliefingers]

I'd take ya....too bad you're in Boston huh.
She holds it down for the O's up there. Plus, her friend Kristen is directly responsible for Markakis becoming a good player. Just ask her.

[MCL1021]

She holds it down for the O's up there. Plus, her friend Kristen is directly responsible for Markakis becoming a good player. Just ask her.

Haha, I dunno if I wanna ask that question or not.....:p

I gotta find someone quickly here...

[rolliefingers]

Haha, I dunno if I wanna ask that question or not.....:p You don't. Believe me. :D

[Baroquen131]

Hmmmm.... home from work. Traffic looks bad around the SW corner of the beltway. Rain looks like it will hold off though. Here's hoping Witchy will drive. :002_stongue:

[cindyluvsbrady]

My sons game tonite was just canelled.:( If I had a way to ge there I would love to come.:002_scry:
Please get the Red Sox fans for me.:mad:
Some of you might remember that Red Sox fans were very mean to me at ST.

[MCL1021]

Looks like I'm not going to be able to go tonight to get the free tickets offered to me. Brother bailed on me...and all options either have something going on or have to work....pretty pissed right now.

Have fun to all who is going.

[srh523]

He said 60+ showed for the take back the yard rally! Good showing may the O's gods be with you!

[Mackus]

Wish I could have made this as well. Be loud guys!

[cindyluvsbrady]

He said 60+ showed for the take back the yard rally! Good showing may the O's gods be with you!

That is very cool!!:)

[scrubs83]

Tony,

I made it to the game, but got there closer to 7 PM and assume you all went in at 6:45. Thanks for the opportunity.... i blame the traffic coming from DC. Hope to see you all out there in the future.

Go Os

[jclrh]

Tony I have a quick question...

The special ticket pricing, is it only reserved for Orioles Hangout members only? Or is it alright to share the information to fellow Orioles Fans?

Reason im asking is this may be a good idea to spread the word around on facebook and im in a group for O's fans. There are about 1.5k members there so may be a good idea to spread the word about the special ticket pricing there to bring more O's fan out to the yard. Lemme know whatchu think

[Tony-OH]

Tony I have a quick question...

The special ticket pricing, is it only reserved for Orioles Hangout members only? Or is it alright to share the information to fellow Orioles Fans?

Reason im asking is this may be a good idea to spread the word around on facebook and im in a group for O's fans. There are about 1.5k members there so may be a good idea to spread the word about the special ticket pricing there to bring more O's fan out to the yard. Lemme know whatchu think


All Orioles fans are welcome whether they are members or not. We'd love to have you or anyone else spread the word on how much fun it was last night. thanks.

[2632]

Well, it's going to cost $900 to change my flight to the afternoon of the 4th (I'm already coming down for the game on the 5th) and I'd have to miss half a day of work...so, I'll just have to try to make the August or September dates!

[tennOsfan]

I might be able to attend the Indians game on the 4th.

[cindyluvsbrady]

I really want to come to May 4th....I hope I can:)

[mdguy2415]

Everyone, it was awesome to meet you all Wednesday night -- it was a grea pleasure.

So I arrived late (ok, very late), but it was a great thing to see Orioles fans passionate for a change!

Hope to hang out with you all a little bit next week!