The 2012 BYB Meet-Up: Planning Poll
by allikazoo on Jan 16, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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PrintI'm a little belated this year, but I think we're all starting to know the drill when it comes to planning our meet-ups.
There's two options to pick from, per usual. July 21 and August 4, both Saturdays at 7:05 (click for link to 2012 schedule). Here is why I've picked them.
- July 4th falls on a Wednesday this year. The Tigers are home that following weekend, but I know lots of people have plans with family. Also, the Mud Hens will be away that weekend, so that's another strike against it.
- July 21st is a White Sox series. A downside to this weekend is that the Tigers have a day off the following Monday and then go on a road trip. However, they are home that entire week before it, so there's still a chance at more games for out-of-towners (like me). The Mud Hens will also be home the 20th-23rd.
- Both teams are home the weekend of August 4th, this is an Indians series for the Tigers. There were no other July weekend options, so there you go. I don't have kids but I assume most of you that do, or those of you that are teachers will still be on vacation then.
So, please fill out the poll. I'll close it later this week and then let everyone know what we've decided on and how much it'll cost. If you have anything to say about changes you'd like to see made or fun ideas, please don't hesitate to comment. As I've mentioned above, we'll be doing some sort of trip to Toledo again, as I chose the dates in order to make that possible. I will also say this: The Tigers are much more interested in being involved this year. I'm looking forward to that and you guys should too.
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Either one works for me
And for anyone thinking about going that hasn’t been to a meet up, I highly recommend the experience. It’s very interesting to get to meet people that you correspond with quite frequently but have never met in person. It changes your blogging experience for the better from that point onward.
Thanks to Alli for putting in the work to put this together.
"King of Minutiae"
I prefer the 4th of August
While Kevin and I haven’t booked our beach house yet, more than likely we’ll be driving to or coming back from North Carolina. Of course, since our plans aren’t solid, we could change them, but that’s our preference!
And I agree with Tigerdog – I had so much fun last year! It’s great to put faces with names.
I wonder how the Tigers would like to get more involved…
Man, the WhiteSox... they suck. And we're gonna show the Twins that they suck too. - Phil Coke @ TigerFest 2011
Either date is good for me. However;
since the Indians look like they’ll be tougher competition I voted for the 4th. I’m looking forward to being able to join you guys this year.
I think I'm going to have to pass this year.
Neither of those weekends would work for me, so I will watch for you guys on the broadcast.
"Some guy told me I should walk with the Lord. I'd rather walk with the bases loaded" Ken Singleton
I knew when I looked at the schedule it wouldn't work out
so I kinda had been prepared. But I encourage anyone who’s on the fence to go ahead and sign up. I really enjoyed my trip last year, and it was great to finally meet some of you in person. In case you haven’t figured out by now, there are no more knowledgeable and funny Tigers fans than the BYB crowd.
"Some guy told me I should walk with the Lord. I'd rather walk with the bases loaded" Ken Singleton
awww :(
Glad I got to meet you last year, then.
Random nonsense at @Baroque97
"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
I don't really have a preference, since I've seen both the White Sox and Indians before and I have no idea where I'll be working, but I should be able to go to either
In case anyone cares, the Mud Hens game on the 22nd will be against Indianapolis (the Triple A team of the Pirates, and a division rival of the Hens) and their game on the 5th will be against Rochester (the Triple A team of the Twins). Also, August 4th is the day after my birthday. I’m sure you guys REALLY wanted to know that.
Doña of the fractured Venezuelan Mafia, haunted by the ghosts of Tigers past
"In baseball, there is what you expect and what you cannot expect, and after that there is what you cannot even imagine." --AG
Rebound! Look out, boys and girls, cuz here we go again!
I might actually be able to go this year!
But I have no idea what my summer schedule is going to look like.
"You, on the other hand, make Eeyore look like Rainbow Brite." -johnmoz
"I think of you more as the blue book style essay of sports journalism."-Kurt Mensching
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This is all dependant if I still live in Illinois
Or am living in Michigan, perhaps. But I would like to come to this because I have never done a BYB meet-up before.
"I believe in a good kick in the ass. This— I believe. " -- Walker Percy
I tweet about stuff sometimes @jackhitts.
If you move to Michigan
welcome to our great state.
Meet ups are cool.
Go Tigers!!!
11-11-11 !!!
Go Wings !!!
Marcelo Garcia rules.
I am from Michigan originally
So it will really be moving back. I just live in Central Illinois for work.
"I believe in a good kick in the ass. This— I believe. " -- Walker Percy
I tweet about stuff sometimes @jackhitts.
You must have a significant resource advantage over me
Because I can’t just hop on I-75 and drive up to Michigan, or afford the combination of plane ticket/gas prices and time off work.
But if anyone ever wants to meet up at Tropicana Field, I’d be happy to make that trip.
by H2OPoloPunk on Jan 16, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I will be there for opening day
I am going to try and make a couple other games this year as well. Definitely one or two while the Tigers are in Town.
Both options are iffy for me
I’d have to fly back from DC for a weekend. August 4th might be better, since I think I have an extra day off in there, but I’m not 100% sure yet.
I'm kind of pissed
In all the time I’ve lived in the Greater St. Louis area, the Tigers have only played the Cardinals in STL once, and I didn’t get to go. This year, after a few years of break, they are playing them again, but it’s in Detroit. I’m really annoyed by this.
"I believe in a good kick in the ass. This— I believe. " -- Walker Percy
I tweet about stuff sometimes @jackhitts.
(This has nothing to do with the meetup, I'd just like to air my grievences now)
"I believe in a good kick in the ass. This— I believe. " -- Walker Percy
I tweet about stuff sometimes @jackhitts.
Relief may be on the way
we don’t know the fall out of the realignment with the Strohs moving to the AL west, but a few of the proposals have increased interleague play with a rotation among the divisions. At least one plan has Central vs Central every year (and E vs E, W vs W)
"King of Minutiae"
It might not matter after this season
Because I do not plan on living where I am after this baseball season (hopefully I live in or near near an AL city, if not in Michigan again.)
"I believe in a good kick in the ass. This— I believe. " -- Walker Percy
I tweet about stuff sometimes @jackhitts.
I agree with the people encouraging others to go.
If you can’t get away or can’t afford it, that happens. But don’t anyone not go because they are nervous about meeting new people. It’s fantastic to be able to put a name along with a face and voice and see people in real life that you just know from the internet.
I’ve been to a few meetups organized over the internet, and haven’t regretted any of them. Just great to meet people in person.
Random nonsense at @Baroque97
"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time." --Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
I've never been to a BYB meet-up before
but I’d like to go this year. Really depends on what my work schedule looks like, so I don’t have a preference… but if I’m free I’ll definitely go. Like Baroque mentioned above, it’d be great to put a face to some of the names around here.
Raburn-Santiago '12
I went for a Sunday plan for the Tigers this year so I could come . . .
if I hadn’t also gotten a Saturday Mudhens plan.
Enjoy the game. Stay in your seats for the panorama photo this year.
I am not a fan of Delmon Young.
You can trade your Hens tickets!
As long as you do it at least 48 hours before the game, and I think you’re probably covered there :) Come to the meetup!
Man, the WhiteSox... they suck. And we're gonna show the Twins that they suck too. - Phil Coke @ TigerFest 2011
The ticket rep said that we could trade
I’ve got to figure out how all that works.
I am not a fan of Delmon Young.
It's really easy
You can just take the tickets you want to exchange up to the box office and literally trade them in for another game!
Man, the WhiteSox... they suck. And we're gonna show the Twins that they suck too. - Phil Coke @ TigerFest 2011
When will you be there?
Or do you live near Lakeland? I’m flying in March 16 and leaving the 26th.
Man, the WhiteSox... they suck. And we're gonna show the Twins that they suck too. - Phil Coke @ TigerFest 2011
I can go to either
The first meet-up from two years ago was really fun, and i’m sad i missed last year’s one. I should be reasonably settled in this summer so i can get down and go.
I Like Pie
Damn it!
Dumb good friend and their weeklong wedding extravaganza needing me to save all my vacation!
I have a grand idea: let's win a game.
Being I live only 35-40 min to the north of Detroit, I'll try to make it this year
And either date works for me!
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you guys, the voting is too close
I’m gonna feel really bad if I have to pick a date with a difference of, like, one vote. haha
I voted for no preference, but if I was forced to pick a day, I'll say the 4th
Doña of the fractured Venezuelan Mafia, haunted by the ghosts of Tigers past
"In baseball, there is what you expect and what you cannot expect, and after that there is what you cannot even imagine." --AG
Rebound! Look out, boys and girls, cuz here we go again!
by SabreRoseTiger on Jan 17, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
And for you outdoors folks
grab your rod, reel, tent, sleeping bag, cooler and an offering for Donner, and meet me in Newberry ;)
by Kurt Mensching on Jan 17, 2012 11:48 AM EST reply actions
wait, when are you doing that kurt?
not that i have a car to get over there, but it sounds like fun
I Like Pie
haha, no set time
But I aim to try out a few campgrounds on some rivers in the eastern UP.
by Kurt Mensching on Jan 17, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
I'm getting really excited!
I was bummed last year because I didn’t get to hang out with too many people, but I’m keeping the weekend open this year!
Man, the WhiteSox... they suck. And we're gonna show the Twins that they suck too. - Phil Coke @ TigerFest 2011
Oops
Voted for “don’t care” but then realized I’m on call the week of the 4th. Haven’t been to one of these and hope I can make it.
"Virtually all tactical ploys—the sacrifice bunt, the stolen base, the hit-and-run—operate on average to reduce run scoring." -- Eric Walker
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