February 3, 200917 yr In one of those, amazing, stunning, bizarre coincidences, I've managed to arrange for the second year running, our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida to coincide with the opening week at Dolphin Stadium. Incredible coincidence, dontcha think? Last year we were in Orlando (so it was a bit of a trek down to Miami for Opening Day '08) but this year we're in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, less than twenty miles from Dolphin Stadium - another, amazing coincidence! The thing is, if I go to all six games (we are there for a fortnight) I am sure my wife might become slightly suspicious that we seem to spend the first two weeks in April every year within driving distance of Miami, so I'm limiting myself to two. So I'm asking the question: Which Mets game should I go to? Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Or does it matter? Appreciate any advice, my yankee buddies.
February 3, 200917 yr Truly an amazing coincidence! Saturdays are typically the biggest crowds, if it matters. Though Sunday could be packed if Santana's pitching & all the Mets fans show up. Sunday games are 1:00 starts and the heat can get pretty brutal, just depends on how the weather is. My guess (?) on the pitching matchups would be: Friday: Anibal Sanchez vs Oliver Perez Saturday: Ricky Nolasco vs Tim Redding/Freddy Garcia Sunday: Johan Santana vs Josh Johnson That's assuming Andrew Miller isn't healthy and they go with a 4-man rotation. Sunday would probably be more of a pitching duel with Santana pitching, if that interests you. Otherwise Friday or Saturday would be a better bet to see some runs scored.
February 3, 200917 yr In one of those, amazing, stunning, bizarre coincidences, I've managed to arrange for the second year running, our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida to coincide with the opening week at Dolphin Stadium. Incredible coincidence, dontcha think? Last year we were in Orlando (so it was a bit of a trek down to Miami for Opening Day '08) but this year we're in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, less than twenty miles from Dolphin Stadium - another, amazing coincidence! The thing is, if I go to all six games (we are there for a fortnight) I am sure my wife might become slightly suspicious that we seem to spend the first two weeks in April every year within driving distance of Miami, so I'm limiting myself to two. So I'm asking the question: Which Mets game should I go to? Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Or does it matter? Appreciate any advice, my yankee buddies. I think it's awesome that you love the Marlins, and what a crazy coincedence......however, please don't call ever call me a yankee.
February 3, 200917 yr In one of those, amazing, stunning, bizarre coincidences, I've managed to arrange for the second year running, our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida to coincide with the opening week at Dolphin Stadium. Incredible coincidence, dontcha think? Last year we were in Orlando (so it was a bit of a trek down to Miami for Opening Day '08) but this year we're in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, less than twenty miles from Dolphin Stadium - another, amazing coincidence! The thing is, if I go to all six games (we are there for a fortnight) I am sure my wife might become slightly suspicious that we seem to spend the first two weeks in April every year within driving distance of Miami, so I'm limiting myself to two. So I'm asking the question: Which Mets game should I go to? Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Or does it matter? Appreciate any advice, my yankee buddies. I think it's awesome that you love the Marlins, and what a crazy coincedence......however, please don't call ever call me a yankee. At least he didn't call you a septic.
February 3, 200917 yr I think you should go Friday and Saturday... because the Sunday heat will almost literally kill you. I'm skipping class on Friday just to make it down to Miami for the the game on Friday and Saturday before I have to come back up to g-ville... =[ I wish I could make it opening day but at least I'll get to watch the Marlins destroy the Mets!!!
February 3, 200917 yr * also I've heard that Friday night is Bangers & Mash night at the park, but that may only be a rumor...
February 3, 200917 yr i pick saturday because their have firework and concert after the game so be cool for you and your wife their will gave concert lineup for first part of season soon i think before fanfest saturday
February 4, 200917 yr Author Looks like Saturday is the winner. I'll get tickets for me and my son on Opening Day, then for all four of us on Saturday for Super Saturday #1. Any tips on where to sit? Last year I had club seats and ended up surrounded by Mets fans. Sitting there through Hendrickson's fourth was a particular pain. Hope the rotation means I get to see JJ & Ricky. Do the Marlins make any special considers for English dudes? Will they warm the beer if I ask nicely? What are the chances of their being a riot? Do they so special "narrow seats", as obviously not being American my butt isn't three feet across.., :disco
February 4, 200917 yr Looks like Saturday is the winner. I'll get tickets for me and my son on Opening Day, then for all four of us on Saturday for Super Saturday #1. Any tips on where to sit? Last year I had club seats and ended up surrounded by Mets fans. Sitting there through Hendrickson's fourth was a particular pain. Hope the rotation means I get to see JJ & Ricky. Do the Marlins make any special considers for English dudes? Will they warm the beer if I ask nicely? What are the chances of their being a riot? Do they so special "narrow seats", as obviously not being American my butt isn't three feet across.., :disco http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal...=1&SRETRY=0 http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~c...43920043~db=all http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1170787.stm http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-...y-epidemic.html I have three nutritionists in my family. The English are also suffering from obesity.
February 4, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem.
February 4, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink:
February 4, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game.
February 4, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game. Yup Im in Scotland just now. Lived here all 19 years of my life so far. I thought everyone here knew I was Scottish by now....... Im
February 4, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game. Yup Im in Scotland just now. Lived here all 19 years of my life so far. I thought everyone here knew I was Scottish by now....... Im in Florida in July/August however nowhere near Miami. I think Im going to a Rays-Red Sox game at the Trop. I can drive here but cant in America cos of the insurance or whatever, but if I could I would defo drive through to a Marlins game. Unfortunately I dont think my dad would be too keen on the several hour journey when the Rays stadium is within an hour of where we are staying
February 5, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game. I second that. A long trip over the pond deserves a beer.
February 5, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game. I second that. A long trip over the pond deserves a beer. The problem is, while I can get absolutely hammered here, legally I cant drink in America lol, not that thats stopped me before However rules/laws are there to be broken....... :whistle
February 5, 200917 yr :lol this guy is one of my favorite posters. I really don't think it matters which of those games you go to, personally but I'd like to be there and buy a beer for possibly the only British Florida Marlin fan in the world. You are like a one of a kind gem. EXCUSE ME!!!! :blink: ha! Two of you! You gotta start using phrases like "our family vacation from jolly old England to your glorious and completely lovely United States of America and the wonderful state of Florida" Are you in Scotland right now? I would so buy you a beer too, if you come to a Marlin's game. I second that. A long trip over the pond deserves a beer. The problem is, while I can get absolutely hammered here, legally I cant drink in America lol, not that thats stopped me before However rules/laws are there to be broken....... :whistle Haha, well in either case, I'd throw in a delicious Kosher Potato Knish.
February 5, 200917 yr Author Looks like Saturday is the winner. I'll get tickets for me and my son on Opening Day, then for all four of us on Saturday for Super Saturday #1. Any tips on where to sit? Last year I had club seats and ended up surrounded by Mets fans. Sitting there through Hendrickson's fourth was a particular pain. Hope the rotation means I get to see JJ & Ricky. Do the Marlins make any special considers for English dudes? Will they warm the beer if I ask nicely? What are the chances of their being a riot? Do they so special "narrow seats", as obviously not being American my butt isn't three feet across.., :disco http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal...=1&SRETRY=0 http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~c...43920043~db=all http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1170787.stm http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-...y-epidemic.html I have three nutritionists in my family. The English are also suffering from obesity. http://www.howtorecogniseajoke.com
February 5, 200917 yr American's do not get British humour Bah, you beat me to it. That said, he should send that link to anyone who watches Little Britain, because they don't understand comedy either.
February 5, 200917 yr American's do not get British humour Bah, you beat me to it. That said, he should send that link to anyone who watches Little Britain, because they don't understand comedy either. slow day at work... I am quick on the trigger :thumbup
February 5, 200917 yr Author American's do not get British humour Bah, you beat me to it. That said, he should send that link to anyone who watches Little Britain, because they don't understand comedy either. Little Britain is a documentary, not a comedy. We've given you Ricky Gervais, Hugh Laurie and Eddie Izzard, all comedians. And what do you do? Make Gervais make terrible films with the likes of Ben Stiller and turn Laurie and Izzard into serious actors. Tsk. At least we've sent you back Madonna now. Here is an English joke, see if you get it: Two fish in a tank. One says to the other: "How do you drive this thing?"
February 5, 200917 yr American's do not get British humour Bah, you beat me to it. That said, he should send that link to anyone who watches Little Britain, because they don't understand comedy either. Little Britain is a documentary, not a comedy. We've given you Ricky Gervais, Hugh Laurie and Eddie Izzard, all comedians. And what do you do? Make Gervais make terrible films with the likes of Ben Stiller and turn Laurie and Izzard into serious actors. Tsk. At least we've sent you back Madonna now. Here is an English joke, see if you get it: Two fish in a tank. One says to the other: "How do you drive this thing?" As far as Little Britain goes, god I hope not. In that case, I'm never making it over there. Also, you don't have to convince me, I love British comedies. Fawlty Towers is my favorite show of all time.
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