January 24, 200620 yr I'm officially in, gang. I'm even going to attempt to get in on the after-party party. Gonna be fun.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 23, 2006 -> 08:31 PM) Nevermind.. just got the scoop and there's a few of them. Damn.. no "security" stunts this year... Jesus H, a year later and I still have to hear about it...
January 25, 200620 yr A "friend of a friend" who works in the Sox front office got me a pass for the whole weekend. I'll be there friday night. Any plans for a gathering?
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 10:40 AM) How early in the morn are we starting at the bar? Bloody Mary's at 10am when they open.
January 25, 200620 yr What's a good time to get down there in line if you want to get in for the Opening Ceremonies??? Do they let everyone in at 4 to start wiating in auto lines even if you dont get into Opening Ceremonies?? It looks like unless you get in for the Opening Ceremonies (which they are very specific about limited space) then the rest of the fest opens at 4:45, but its kinda vauge. Also what time does a line start forming on Saturday morning??
January 25, 200620 yr Lines start forming as soon as people get up out of bed on the weekends. it depends on how good the early signers are as to how early you want to get up. I would definately recommend 2-3 hours before the opening of the line if it is a primo player. As for Friday the people who are in line for the Opening ceremonies become the first people who get through into the fest. Everyone else goes in after them. if you want Paul or Thomes auto on Friday get there as early as you can.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 12:24 PM) Lines start forming as soon as people get up out of bed on the weekends. it depends on how good the early signers are as to how early you want to get up. I would definately recommend 2-3 hours before the opening of the line if it is a primo player. As for Friday the people who are in line for the Opening ceremonies become the first people who get through into the fest. Everyone else goes in after them. if you want Paul or Thomes auto on Friday get there as early as you can. Ok thanks.... so if I get there early enough on Friday to get into the Opening Ceremonies, one would think that pretty much assures getting in Thome's line? Ozzie's auto session is near the beginning of the day on Saturday, which is his only session. I'm pretty sure that line is gonna be like gangbusters on Saturday morning. Edited January 25, 200620 yr by watchtower41
January 25, 200620 yr Its hard to say for sure, but the fact that Jim and Pauly are both signing at the sametime should make it safe, but I wouldn't bet on it. Get up their as early as you can to be safe.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 12:39 PM) Its hard to say for sure, but the fact that Jim and Pauly are both signing at the sametime should make it safe, but I wouldn't bet on it. Get up their as early as you can to be safe. what time are you going to be getting there on friday?
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(SnB @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 01:43 PM) what time are you going to be getting there on friday? Hopefully no later than noon.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 12:45 PM) Hopefully no later than noon. Wow, no kidding??
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 02:24 PM) Wow, no kidding?? Yeah I have been in line at 3:30 in years past and missed out on the opening ceremonies. This year is only going to be worse.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 01:26 PM) Yeah I have been in line at 3:30 in years past and missed out on the opening ceremonies. This year is only going to be worse. Agreed, thanks for the info. Friday just turned into a half-day at work. I would think the Opening Ceremonies are not something to miss this year.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 12:39 PM) Its hard to say for sure, but the fact that Jim and Pauly are both signing at the sametime should make it safe, but I wouldn't bet on it. Get up their as early as you can to be safe. Don't forget that the Q&A session is at the same time too. Thome is signing what 500? I'd say if your one of the first 1000 - 1500 people in line you'll be ok. Maybe even farther back.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 01:40 PM) Don't forget that the Q&A session is at the same time too. Thome is signing what 500? I'd say if your one of the first 1000 - 1500 people in line you'll be ok. Maybe even farther back. very true, what do u think they close the Opening Ceremonies off at 500?? 1000?? I'd expect the garage sale to be a hot spot when the fest first opens as well... Edited January 25, 200620 yr by watchtower41
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 01:43 PM) very true, what do u think they close the Opening Ceremonies off at 500?? 1000?? I'd expect the garage sale to be a hot spot when the fest first opens as well... The opening ceremony crowd depends on how close folks want to stand next to each other. They fill the room up. I've taken the day off, so for those of you who's tickets I have I will be there early and in line so call me when you get there on Friday.
January 25, 200620 yr A quick question for you guys who might know: I'm coming right from union station to the hyatt, is it walking distance or is a cab the way to go?
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 03:51 PM) A quick question for you guys who might know: I'm coming right from union station to the hyatt, is it walking distance or is a cab the way to go? Cab. Definitely a cab.
January 25, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 12:45 PM) Hopefully no later than noon. Well i better leave early from champaign then
January 26, 200620 yr QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 04:51 PM) A quick question for you guys who might know: I'm coming right from union station to the hyatt, is it walking distance or is a cab the way to go? Its a two mile walk FWIW. Its easy to find, but I don't know how much of a sissy you are...
January 26, 200620 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) but I don't know how much of a sissy you are... Don't even bother asking that. He's the biggest sissy...EVER
January 26, 200620 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Jan 25, 2006 -> 04:31 PM) Don't even bother asking that. He's the biggest sissy...EVER But thats coming from someone thats gonna be starring in an Anger Mangement class near you.
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