The 2010 BYB Meet-up: Early planning
by allikazoo on Feb 9, 2010 3:20 PM EST
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Late last season we took a poll and had some discussion regarding a meet-up during the 2010 season. Well, group ticket packages have gone on sale at Comerica Park, and I've officially set aside the funds to make the trip whether a meet-up happens or not, so I figured now would be as good a time as any to get the planning underway.
It looks like we've settled on July 4th weekend, which will be a series against the Seattle Mariners. Here is the schedule for that series:
Friday, July 2, 7:05pm
Saturday, July 3, 7:05pm
Sunday, July 4, 1:05pm
and for good measure, Monday, July 5th is the start of a series against the Orioles, time TBA.
Here are the main points I'd like to figure out before we get this thing going:
- I'm thinking Saturday would be our best bet, since a lot of people have family obligations on the 4th. Those of us coming from out of town may need travel time, schedules are always weird for national holidays falling on weekends. Those that can't make it Saturday can always plan a smaller version of the meet-up on surrounding days - I know I will be going to more than one game while in town!
- I will be contacting a ticketing rep on BYB's behalf for any and all information needed, but I haven't been to Detroit since I was a little kid and I've never been to Comerica. So our friend Detroitchik AKA Patty is going to be my partner in crime and help out, make "HELLO MY NAME IS" badges, etc. There is a deposit required (around $100) to guarantee group seating, plus we'll have to get everyone's ticket money eventually. This is gonna involve some trust, and I trust Patty. I hope you guys all trust me and that I just want us all to meet and have fun, and we'll both do our best to make this go smoothly. :)
- Lastly, I need to gauge interest so we can provide the ticket rep with an estimate of people. In the next post I'll pass along our final estimate of attendees and we'll discuss what section we'd like to sit in. Please take the poll below! If you've got any other input or questions please comment, per usual.
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July 3rd is great
I am really excited about this. For those of you you have enver been downtown or to Comerica I an assure that you will have a great time.
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Plan for July 4 weekend now?
I’m lucky if I can figure out what to do tomorrow . . .
I'll put down a maybe.
But that’s cause I’m in Milwaukee as of the moment.
I root for the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and yes, the Lions.
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Oh, and Saturday the 3rd is the best day for me to come
I’ll have a class on Fridays that doesn’t end until about 3 PM, so things would be a tight squeeze for me to make it up to Detroit (Toledo’s about an hour away in good traffic, but this would be Friday afternoon rush hour, which makes things different).
by SabreRoseTiger on Feb 9, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
I think the Valverde signing was a good move...
And I don’t much cotton to Sabermetrics.
Am I still invited, or should I just go off and sulk in the LF upper deck cheap seats?
I still intend to come. Any day should be fine.
It might best for the people traveling the farthest to conclude on the date.
Blergh
I’m going to Michigan, but sometime in June…
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I'll be at the beach that weekend
but I’ll have the computer with mlb.com and since it’s an evening game on the 3rd, I’ll be able to watch. So be sure to have a BIG sign.
i know im going to be in MI in July
Still trying to pin down the dates, but if I’m up there I’m in
by rock n rye on Feb 9, 2010 6:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I say yes to July 3rd!
It will be very cool to see a baseball game, too – I’m going to a Red Wings get-together at the end of March and we have more than 100 people lined up for that (and I’m the idiot doing name tags for that event). :)
It is highly unlikely that I won’t make it, so consider me in the ticket count for numbers.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
although if the decision is made to switch the main gathering to Friday night
That would be okay, too.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
I’ve been following that whole thing from afar and absolutely love it.
My old blog is Tigers By The Numbers.
Now I write at Bless You Boys.
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I’m taking the whole nametag thing far too seriously, I suspect – judging by the amount of time I spent in the scrapbooking aisles of a couple different craft stores trying to choose just the right color red cardstock for the background. :)
And I got 200 lanyarnds, too, so no one will have to get sticky or pinholes on their shirts!
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what?
Did I just get volunteered for Tigers nametags, too? Because I know where to order lanyards and badge holders?
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
okay, then!
Lanyards and badge holders it is.
At least I have plenty of time before July, as I have to finish the other batch of nametags by March. :D
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I'm in
My vote goes for the Saturday night game, followed by generalized downtown boozery. Is there a hotel that could be recommended for out-of-towners? Is a group rate at said hotel a good idea?
I’m a huge fan of the Homewood Suites chain. For $70 a night, you get a two room suite and a free hot breakfast buffet. It is, however, a 20 minute drive north of Comerica. But it’s just a mile away from the swanky mall Granderson was known to shop at – if that’s any consolation.
Ah. Then my next suggestion would be the Greek-town area.
I don’t think there’s much else, unless you stay at one of the casino hotels.
by StringTheory on Feb 10, 2010 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
the Holiday Inn Express and Hilton
right by the park are running about $100/night.. Patty is gonna look into group rate minimums and such.
I haven't talked to Patty about that yet
I’d like to do somewhere walking distance from the park, because I don’t think I can afford a rental car.. even though I do want to visit my family’s old neighborhoods. hrm.
The last time I was in Detroit was 1989. It's time.
I’m 90% sure I can swing it. But would there be any chance of arranging couches for the out-of-towners? (If I can trust you guys with my $ I figure I can trust you with my personal safety.)
Also, could you please arrange it for the TIgers to win that night?
I'm not sure about the last one, though I wish we could!
but if there’s interest in sharing costs for accommodations, maybe we can help out there.
At the very least
Could you arrange that it not be a rainout? I have a VERY bad track record. Arizona should hire me to come to Diamondback games/ irrigate the desert.
I can make it...
really it’s a matter of getting the day off for me but I got that weekend off last year so i should be able to do it this year.
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I'm definitely gonna be there.
gotta meet you people at some point. I spend way to much time here not to meet you guys.
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glad to see my presence will be most anticipated.
I am humbled by such “yays.” =]
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What about parking?
It might be a good idea if we either carpooled or parked in the same area. After all, I’m not all that familiar with Detroit, less so at night (having only gone there for Tigers games in the past few years).
I was just looking at some options
on the weekend, there i no charge for parking on the street. When i go to games, i always park on the street and i have never had any problems, however, we could figure out a central location like in Mexicantown, where parking is free and ride to the park together from there. Its only about a 10 min ride to the Copa from Mexicantown.
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I like the Mexicantown idea...
I’ve never actually driven to Detroit myself.
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its easy
I will post a map when it gets closer and make myself available for directions too. I’ll do it from the north and south and put mexicantown as the exit, if that would help
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a map would help
I have been to Detroit very very few times, and haven’t driven around the place much, just gotten directly to where I was going and gotten right on the highway when I came home.
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Free street parking
I’ve only paid for parking once at Comerica, and that’s because I had a friend’s bike in my back seat and figured a garage would be a bit safer.
Take a look at a map of downtown Detroit (e.g. Google Maps)… Alfred and Adelaide streets going east from Woodward have lots of spots; get there 90 minutes before the first pitch and you’ll probably score one. Same goes for John R, going north from its I-75 overpass.
by frisbeepilot on Feb 11, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
I only pay for parking when I go to day games, as it is much less expensive that paying a parking ticket. I hate paying for parking.
Washington Blvd., Griswold, Cass …. there are plenty if you look.
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Shoulda been more choices to the poll
I would love to attend, but I won’t make it because I live 1000 miles from Motown. Even still, I might’ve considered the trip if the Tigers weren’t going to be a mere 5 hours from me (I’m in Mobile, AL) in Atlanta this June. Have fun all.
Hi guys.
I know it has been awhile since I have commented. (lotta crazy stuff in my life) But whatever. I hope I can still be there for that weekend. Glad to see Ali is doing the planning…..
Tammy
understood
It’s the offseason. Other stuff has to get done sometime. :)
"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero
Fully intend to make it for the event
Here’s hoping life cooperates :)
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This is a great idea
My girlfriend and I were planning to make at least one game in THE “D” this year ,we go to 4 or 5 when detroit plays Cleveland since i am from Erie,P.a ( home of the Erie Seawolves).I’ll keep in contact for further notice.
Cory Smith
When do they announce the promotions schedule?
I think we should consider bobblehead opportunities when choosing a date.
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