I wanted to add something about my experience at Soxfest to the bratwurst of merged threads---
Friday Night I got up to Soxfest at about oh, 5:15. Anyway, at about 5:40 the fans behind me were let in, and we should have stampeded after arguing with Security. Got in, got my brothers in the Guillen + Cora line while I got pictures. My father went into the seminars and listen to the 'infamous' Question and Answer session with White Sox General Manager, Kenny Williams. Any who, I got all the autographs, went shopping and got the "CHOKED" hat. I found a "CUBS SUCK" hat near a water jug, and being the good soul I am, I brought it to lost and found. After that, being about 9:00 I got Aaron Rowands autograph. When I was going up to the room, I saw Kenny Williams going downstairs with Gary Peters. The funny thing is, I asked Kenny Williams if I could buy him a couple of beers if I could ask him a few questions with him. He responded yes, and said at 10:00 he could be available in the lobby. In the elevator, Rick Hahn (SP?) was there and I said "Man, such anger at the question and answer session." He said "No, they are just passionate about the team." When my brothers and dad were settled in, I went downstairs, and Willie Harris was drunk with the Ushers who were at Soxfest for assistance. I asked him to autograph my brothers game used bat card, in which our other one was already signed, and I compared the autographs...he was definatly drunk. As for the Kenny Williams thing, I am going to post the Q & A's, so please look for it. Poor Estey, he was sitting down to eat when he was mugged. I got my jersey signed. I also saw Jose, but he went upstairs with his wife. Thigpen avoided me and my party, so I went upstairs. Saturday was not as important, but I got Carlos Lee's autograph. It was a great weekend, especially for the 163 dollars I spent on it for my fathers Christmas present.