Carolina ladies GTG at Durham Bulls game Sat. August 12th

[southerner]

Spawned off a discussion in my journal. We're talking about having the next GTG at a baseball game for the Greensboro Grasshoppers or the Durham Bulls. There aren't alot of options, unfortunately :(

The Saturday games are at 7:00 pm and Sunday games are at 5:00 pm for both teams. There's only one day time game left for both teams this summer. It's Saturday, August 12 at 1:00 pm for the Bulls.

What do y'all think? Are you willing and able to travel on a Friday or Saturday evening? Or should we try for the one day time game that's left?

[Regina Phalange]

I'm up for the day game because FH will be home by then!! :D

[MLA]

I'm up for the day game because FH will be home by then!! :D

How cool! We'll get to meet M!

DH and I are totally in -- Bulls being our choice, but we'd be up for going out to Greensboro, too.

:D

[amtaylor]

I'm up for a game, but it might have to be just me and Mack. Only an act of God could get Marc off of work during a summer weekend.

[Camdynlyn]

I'd be willing to go and would prefer Bulls but that's just me.

Also, not sure about seating but if we're looking at August, that's me full term so can we look into a shade seat? We usually sit in the outfield but I'd complain too much! ;)

[cynder]

Eeek, I might actually make it to one of these this time. I do exist b/c I finally met the fab MLA and husband. I prefer a Bulls game b/c it closer, and well after living here for 4 years, I have never made to a Bulls game. A Sunday game would be perfect for DH, DS but I could do a Sat game.

[mb1197]

I definitetly prefer a Bulls game. The 12th is the day after my birthday so I'll have to make sure DH hasn't made any plans to go away that weekend, but if not then I would say yes, we'll be there.

[tbell]

We're up for the 12th.

[southerner]

So, shall we try for the Saturday, August 12th Bulls game at 1:00?

[mb1197]

Sounds good to me!:)

[MLA]

DH and I are in! Sounds like fun. :)

[southerner]

I had the thread title changed.

Saturday, August 12th it is!!


ROLL CALL

mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH
southerner and DH
tbell and DH
camdynlyn???
amtaylor???

[amtaylor]

I'll have to wait until we get closer to let you know... Marc's August schedule's not out yet :(

[southerner]

but can you and Mack come, at minimum??

[MLA]

but can you and Mack come, at minimum??

Yeah, I hope that at least you and Mack can make it!

[Camdynlyn]

I'm still on the fence. Depends on how fat/hot/pregnant I am! :p

[Jaycee]

I will start working on DH :)

[southerner]

I will start working on DH :)

she breathes.....

[Regina Phalange]

Assuming that I can speak for my FH while he is still in Japan....

FH and I will be there!!! He is going to hate it because it involves sports but he'll learn to get over it!:p So excited that you ladies will get to finally meet M and he can see that you guys are real! ;)

[MLA]

Assuming that I can speak for my FH while he is still in Japan....

FH and I will be there!!! He is going to hate it because it involves sports but he'll learn to get over it!:p So excited that you ladies will get to finally meet M and he can see that you guys are real! ;)

My DH isn’t a sports guy either, but he loves stadium food. Maybe you can sell M on hot dogs and beer?

I’m really looking forward to meeting him. :)

[amtaylor]

Maybe you can sell M on hot dogs and beer?

That's the only reason Marc goes... soft pretzels and beer :rolleyes:



We will both probably come even if Marc doesn't... I guess it depends on how hot it is if Mack comes or not. She's a fuss-pot when she's overheated.

[cynder]

Count DH, DS and I in!

[southerner]

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH
southerner and DH
tbell and DH
FutureGallucci and FH
Cynder, DH and DS
Jaycee????
camdynlyn???
amtaylor???


I called about tickets today. They actually haven't even gone on sale yet b/c they just added this game as a make-up game from a Rain Day. This means we'll have a much better chance to get in the shade once they do go on sale. For those of us that already know they can come, I think we should plan on getting tickets ahead of time. That way we can all sit together.

[mb1197]

I may be able to get discounted tickets through Duke. I can look into it if you all would like. Also, I've been to the ball park about 25 in the last 3 years so I have sat all over the place. Section 115 and 117 seem to be the best. Does anyone else have a preference? These sections are not covered, but the sun is behind you. The covered sections are higher and because of the roofing the heat stays in and actually makes it hotter. Just a few things to think about.:)

[southerner]

mb1197, Any way you can get a discount on a sky box? I asked and it's available that day still, but I didn't pass the info along b/c it's more than y'all probably want to spend on the game. But, sure discounted tix would be cool!

Thanks for the info on sections at the stadium. We should consider that when we buy tickets.

[mb1197]

Ok, I called the ballpark. I am not entitled to any Duke discounts for that particular game. I did check on the luxury box, but it's booked. They do have a terrace box available behind 1st base which can accomodate 12 people. There is another terrace box behind that that is available so we could have back to back boxes if we had enough people. The boxes have two picnic tables each and there is waitstaff service. They are $168 per box. I would say that this would only be reasonable if we had enough people (24) to split the cost.

Otherwise, I believe there are openings in section 117 for $8 per ticket. If anyone wants to check out the seating chart you can go to www.durhambulls.com

[paiger]

I'm pretty sure I can make it. Jess probably can't b/c of his internship, but I'm going to keep that date on the calendar so I can plan around it.

[amtaylor]

Marc's a no, but Mack and I will be there... I wonder if I need to buy her a ticket too :confused:

[southerner]

Hey everyone! I was thinking we should get our tickets soon.

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH
southerner and DH
tbell and DH
FutureGallucci and FH
Cynder, DH and DS
amtaylor and Mackenzie
ardathpaige
camdynlyn???



Is everyone listed above still coming? Anyone new?

[paiger]

My DH won't be there, but I will be!! Have we looked anything else up about the seats?

[southerner]

I can call tomorrow and see if there's seats in the sections mb1197 suggested. Maybe, Kam will come if there are ;)

[kam]

Yup - it's all about the shade!

[TriSigmaNC]

Hmmm, count us in as a maybe. Eric really wanted to go to one last time we drove by the stadium. We're planning on doing more PhD visits possibly that Thursday/Friday, but not sure we could stay till Saturday. That would depend on if anyone had extra room they could stow away the two of us. And yes, I'm so girly I need a bathroom too. I know....prissy girl.

[Jaycee]

Hmm I though I had posted, but maybe not. I'm out. I'm going to make the pilgimage one of these get-togethers, I will :p but I'm going to wait until after Summer has her beanette! :)

[southerner]

Okay, here's the dealio.

They still have 15 seats available together in 2 of the shaded sections. The tickets are $7 each. She said I should get the tickets early next week. Everyone okay with that? I'll just charge them and y'all can pay me back that day. If you don't want to committ to tickets right now, then I guess you could just get tickets that day and come over to that section. OTOH, I don't know if it's going to sell out or not, so there might not be extra seats in the section we're in. It is the only day time game left this summer.

Everyone please post and let me know.

According to this list, it's 14 adults and 2 kids. I forgot to ask about kids, anyone know if they need a ticket? Maybe it's if they need their own seat :confused: Cynder, I don't know how old your DS is.

[southerner]

Jaycee, Fine! Be that way! Maybe it will just have to have it be in Charlotte next.

[MLA]

Sounds perfect, southerner. DH and I will pay you back that day. Thanks for taking care of it!

[amtaylor]

I just talked to Marc and he may be able to switch schedules with another ranger so he's off. I'll let you know as soon as I find out which should be later today :)

[Jaycee]

Jaycee, Fine! Be that way! Maybe it will just have to have it be in Charlotte next.
OK :)

[Camdynlyn]

We're a no. We have a wedding shower that day.

[Regina Phalange]

We're still a yes. I told FH and he said "I see you're already filling up my social calendar for me.":p

[amtaylor]

Just count me and Mackenzie for now... Marc won't know until last minute, so I'll let him fend for himself ;)

[TriSigmaNC]

I won't know for SURE for a little bit, but I'd like to say yes, however don't want to screw you out of $14 up front :( But also don't want to go and not sit with you all.

[southerner]

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH (definite)
southerner and DH (definite)
tbell and DH
FutureGallucci and FH (definite)
Cynder, DH and DS
amtaylor and Mackenzie (definite)
ardathpaige (definite)
TriSigmaNC and DH???

[southerner]

TriSigma, If you think there's a pretty good chance that y'all can come, I'll get you a ticket. If you end up not coming, then you'll just owe me dinner when you move. How's that?

Amtaylor, tell M that DH wants him to come and maybe he'll try a little harder ;)

Sending out PM's to people we haven't heard from. I'm hoping to buy the tickets Monday or Tuesday.

[paiger]

Jaycee, Fine! Be that way! Maybe it will just have to have it be in Charlotte next.

Well, I think to make up for it, Jaycee should have to get us Panthers tickets. I'll come to Charlotte for that, for sure!

[kam]

I'll ask my DH (the other ultimate heat wimp) and will let you know by tomorrow. Thanks!

[cynder]

southerner My 14 month old and I will be there but DH will not. I knew he was going to Whistler for a conference and kept asking when the dates were. Ta-da, that weekend! I am still in and I can pay you back, if that's ok. Don't worry, MLA knows where I live! :)

[tbell]

I double checked with DH and we're in.

[TriSigmaNC]

southerner
Sounds good! Maybe a trip to PF Changs ;) j/k
ok...I'll get my butt on the phone Monday to start making appointments with Duke and State. Have you talked to Michelle and Philip over on LJ since she's not on here?
I'll try to let you know by Tuesday.

[mb1197]

DH and I are in. It's the day after my b-day so I may be a wee bit hung-over, but I'm sure you'll forgive me.;)

[southerner]

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH (definite)
MLA and DH (definite)
southerner and DH (definite)
tbell and DH (definite)
FutureGallucci and FH (definite)
Cynder and DS (definite)
amtaylor and Mackenzie (definite)
ardathpaige (definite)
TriSigmaNC and DH???


15 adults and 2 children.

Thanks to everyone who responded to my PM's. I'm going to wait to hear from Kam. Then, I'll get the tickets this week.

mb1197, I'm excited to finally meet you!
TriSig, If I buy you tickets, maybe you'll be motivated to get those appointments set up ;)

[paiger]

I emailed Michelle, so I'll let you know what I hear from her.

[TriSigmaNC]

Ok, I emailed Duke and UNC to set up appointments on the 11th, so if I get them we'll stay the night to go to the game. Hopefully I'll hear back today.

[southerner]

paige, I sent her a PM as well. She'll get annoyed enough eventually that maybe she'll decide to come ;)

TriSig, I'll most likely get tickets on Wednesday, so it's okay if you don't hear back *today*

[paiger]

southerner ~ She's too busy with work to get on CC or LJ right now, so that's why I emailed her. Don't feel like she's dissing you if she doesn't reply to the PM. She said that she and Phillip can't get there, so don't get them a ticket.

[kam]

I completely forgot to ask my DH so I just left him a message. Yeesh. I'm going but I need to know if he wants to go (I doubt he will since as I mentioned, he's more of a heat wimp than I am). I'll let you know asap!

[kam]

Forget waiting - he's in. If anything, if he can't go or if it's ridiculously hot, I pay $7. No love lost on $7! So we're both in. :)

[southerner]

yay Kam!! Tell, C to suck it up and take one for the team ;)

Heard back from shellbell, thanks Paige!

[southerner]

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH (definite)
MLA and DH (definite)
southerner and DH (definite)
tbell and DH (definite)
FutureGallucci and FH (definite)
Cynder and DS (definite)
amtaylor and Mackenzie (definite)
ardathpaige (definite)
Kam and DH (definite)
TriSigmaNC and DH???


17 adults and 2 children, great crew!!!

TriSig, You want me to wait?

[mb1197]

I can't wait to finally meet everyone. Of course I may be one of the few that has never made it to one of these things so I'll need name tags or something.;)

[southerner]

mb1197, tbell and cynder haven't met folks either.

[Camdynlyn]

Southerner, if you've not bought tickets yet, hold out until tomorrow. I'm going to ask MIL tonight to FINALLY set a baby shower date that should have been set months ago and hopefully, this will not be the date. If so, I'll tell her we're busy and she can have it on Sunday.

Let me ask Hubby and I'll post whether we're in or not. Sorry for the delay.

[Camdynlyn]

OKay, I spoke with Steffie and he said we're all for the game but then, I got Noelle's wedding shower invite in the mail today so I'm a no. The shower starts at 11am in Winston-Salem so I won't be able to make it in time! :(

[southerner]

TriSig, Let me know what's up. Should I just get you a ticket?

[TriSigmaNC]

Sorry sorry! Go ahead and get us 2, we'll figure it out. I haven't heard back from Duke or UNC yet, but I'm sure it will be fine.
Sorry so slow, got sick last night with some weird cough. We'll make it! One of you may have to be our hotel though ;)

[mb1197]

mb1197, tbell and cynder haven't met folks either.
Good, I won't be the only one. :)

[MLA]

Sorry sorry! Go ahead and get us 2, we'll figure it out. I haven't heard back from Duke or UNC yet, but I'm sure it will be fine.
Sorry so slow, got sick last night with some weird cough. We'll make it! One of you may have to be our hotel though ;)

We have a guest room, and I'm sure DH would be okay with you two staying with us if you needed to. :)

[paiger]

Is anyone from Raleigh going? Or is everyone from out of the triangle and Durham/Chapel Hill.

I'd love a designated driver :p :D!!

[southerner]

I'd love a designated driver :p :D!!
at 1:00 in the afternoon? cheers!

[paiger]

Girl, those are supposed to be some big beers, and Jess won't be in town to be my designated driver...boo!

[southerner]

24 oz baby!

[paiger]

24 oz baby!

I'm all over it!!

[Camdynlyn]

Is anyone planning on doing a late lunch/early supper afterwards? I'll be coming from Winston (wedding shower) and the shower starts at 11am so I figured I'll be out by 1ish or so and would love to meet some for food.

Paige: I would if I was there.

[southerner]

would love to meet some for food.
is that all you think about ;)

[cynder]

I finally found a weekend babysitter. Woohoo!! (Sorry but I am so glad to regain my nightly outings after a year). I am thinking of coming without child since I will be with him all weekend alone and the game might be a nice break. I guess I would be the only one without partner or child but that never stopped me before.

I know I haven't most of you yet but all this talk of beer reminds me of the World Beer Festival in Durham in Oct. DH and I have been meaning to go to this every yr for the past 4 years and this year we're committed to go. I buying tickets no matter what but PM me if anyone is interested in joining.

Woohoo, I have a babysitter!

[Camdynlyn]

is that all you think about ;)

I'm sad to say my DAYS revolve around my food...

What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? What'll I do after lunch? What am I going to have for dinner? What am I going to do after dinner?

Sadly, that's my day... prepregnancy and now! :o

[southerner]

oh cynder! I'm so excited for you! and I don't even know you :o

[paiger]

I finally found a weekend babysitter. Woohoo!! (Sorry but I am so glad to regain my nightly outings after a year). I am thinking of coming without child since I will be with him all weekend alone and the game might be a nice break. I guess I would be the only one without partner or child but that never stopped me before.

I know I haven't most of you yet but all this talk of beer reminds me of the World Beer Festival in Durham in Oct. DH and I have been meaning to go to this every yr for the past 4 years and this year we're committed to go. I buying tickets no matter what but PM me if anyone is interested in joining.



I'm going to be DH-less hence the need for a designated driver! :cool: I've been wanted to go to the Beer Festival. You HAVE to get tickets REALLY early. They sell out like hotcakes!! Unfortunately, this Oct is almost full for me!!:eek: What weekend is it? My cousin is getting married so I've got a b-lette party, too that month.

[mb1197]

24 oz baby!
Hell yeah! That's waht I'm talkin' about!:D

[mb1197]

Is anyone planning on doing a late lunch/early supper afterwards? I'll be coming from Winston (wedding shower) and the shower starts at 11am so I figured I'll be out by 1ish or so and would love to meet some for food.

Paige: I would if I was there.
I can pretty much guarantee that DH and I will end up going to either the Symposium Cafe or Tylers after the game for some dinner. I like ball park food, but I love some sit down after the game even better. Maybe we can work something out?

[TriSigmaNC]

We have a guest room, and I'm sure DH would be okay with you two staying with us if you needed to. :)

Ooh yay! I'll keep you updated and make sure to PM you my info. Michelle just offered possibly too and I may look into a family member. YAY for offering and I'll keep you updated asap.

STILL waiting to hear back from Duke and UNC. arrrr.

ETA: We'd be up for food too because I am not a ball park food liker ;) I may be able to be the DD, since I don't drink beer and may be staying with MLA :) No, I'm NOT that good of a goodie goodie...just don't drink beer and don't eat beef.

[TriSigmaNC]

I can pretty much guarantee that DH and I will end up going to either the Symposium Cafe or Tylers after the game for some dinner. I like ball park food, but I love some sit down after the game even better. Maybe we can work something out?

Yummmm....either one of those looks GREAT! We'd surely be up for either one, our kind of places. The veggie chili at Tylers looks good and the Blackened Salmon alfredo at the Symposium Cafe sounds great too :) And I'm a PICKY eater!

[mb1197]

Yummmm....either one of those looks GREAT! We'd surely be up for either one, our kind of places. The veggie chili at Tylers looks good and the Blackened Salmon alfredo at the Symposium Cafe sounds great too :) And I'm a PICKY eater!
Symposium is my fav if I had to choose. I love the atmosphere and they have really good food. :) There's also the Mellow Mushroom, but I haven't been there before.

[MLA]

Symposium is my fav if I had to choose. I love the atmosphere and they have really good food. :) There's also the Mellow Mushroom, but I haven't been there before.


I haven't been to the Mellow Mushroom in Durham, but I've been to the one in Raleigh, and I have to say it's AWESOME!

TriSigmaNC -- Just let me know. :)

[mb1197]

Ok, I have to admit that I'm kinda nervous about meeting you all and I don't know why. Does that sound weird?

[MLA]

Ok, I have to admit that I'm kinda nervous about meeting you all and I don't know why. Does that sound weird?

Not at all. I was totally nervous the first time I met everyone, but it turned out just fine. Everyone's really nice. Except for Southerner. She's a total bee-yotch. ;)

[mb1197]

Not at all. I was totally nervous the first time I met everyone, but it turned out just fine. Everyone's really nice. Except for Southerner. She's a total bee-yotch. ;)
Ha! I could tell that about Southerner already.;)

[cynder]

I've been to the Mushroom and Tylers a bunch but would love to try the Symposium Cafe or Cafe Zen which is there too.

Don't worry mb1197, I don't know anyone in person besides MLA and I'm a bad CCer (meaning, I am more on LJ these days). If no one talks to us, we can hang ;)

Southerner Thanks for the babysitter excitement. I love my kid but mommy is due for some fun.

[mb1197]

I've been to the Mushroom and Tylers a bunch but would love to try the Symposium Cafe or Cafe Zen which is there too.

Don't worry mb1197, I don't know anyone in person besides MLA and I'm a bad CCer (meaning, I am more on LJ these days). If no one talks to us, we can hang ;)
I can definitely vouch for Symposium. Love it there! Outdoor seating as well if it's nice out (neaning not too hot).

I've been pretty bad about getting on CC lately myself and as for LJ - I've been terrible! Maybe if I had more friends over there I would check it out more often. I still need to post about my vacation. If anyone wants to friend me please do. I'd love to get to know you all a bit better. :)

[tbell]

Don't worry, mb. DH and I only know Southerner, too.

Be forwarned, my DH might corner you for stories about String Cheese! :)

[mb1197]

Don't worry, mb. DH and I only know Southerner, too.

Be forwarned, my DH might corner you for stories about String Cheese! :)
Always happy to provide String Cheese stories and if there are any avid sports fan let them all flock to my DH. Not that that is all he talks about, but since we'll be at a game.....:p

[tbell]

Always happy to provide String Cheese stories and if there are any avid sports fan let them all flock to my DH. Not that that is all he talks about, but since we'll be at a game.....:p

Poor DH will be running back and forth between the two of you! :D

[southerner]

Not at all. I was totally nervous the first time I met everyone, but it turned out just fine. Everyone's really nice. Except for Southerner. She's a total bee-yotch. ;)
Way to set a good example, god :rolleyes:

mb1197, we can talk Sox. Speaking of, our thread has been quiet. I was nervous to meet ppl at first, but everyone is real nice and our age (-ish).

TriSig, Glad everyone is willing to take you in.

Blackened Salmon alfredo sounds awesome, but I like any food. Peanuts for me at the ball park!

Going to get the tickets now.....

[southerner]

Poor DH will be running back and forth between the two of you! :D
**cough cough**

[tbell]

**cough cough**

Poor DH will be running back and forth between the two of you!

...while all the while enjoying his time with Mr. and Mrs. Southerner! :D

[southerner]

mb, you here?

sections 115 and 117 are the best? here's a map:

https://tickets.dbulls.com/DurhamOnline/seatSelect.asp?WSadmissions::admission::performanc e_id=EB96075C-22B6-40B8-A53B-F92CC2100D9F

[MLA]

Way to set a good example, god :rolleyes: <snip>
Going to get the tickets now.....

You know I was kidding, right? Right??? Cuz you're, like, totally one of the nicest people I know. You know that right????? Right?????????????
/freakout

Thanks for getting the tickets. :)

[southerner]

Cuz you're, like, totally one of the nicest people I know.
I don't know if everyone would agree with you :o I knew you were kidding :)

/end hijack

on hold......

[mb1197]

Poor DH will be running back and forth between the two of you! :D
Actually, all SCI shows we went to have been together so we can just have one big pow-wow!

[tbell]

Actually, all SCI shows we went to have been together so we can just have one big pow-wow!

Jam bands and sports, DH's two favorite subjects?! Oh, he'll be in paradise! :) (Which will free me up to gossip about CC stuff! :D )

[mb1197]

Ok, I'm back. Damn server keeps saying it's busy.

Anyway...back to business....

mb1197, we can talk Sox. Speaking of, our thread has been quiet. I was nervous to meet ppl at first, but everyone is real nice and our age (-ish).
Yes we most certainly can!!! Did you see Papi at the home run derby? I just want to hug that man he's so adorable.:p

mb, you here?

sections 115 and 117 are the best? here's a map:
Yep, 115 and 117 are where my family and I usually sit. it's not covered, but it's cooler than the covered areas because the heat itsn't trapped and the sun is at your back. Plus you have a decent chance of catching a fly ball. DH caught one at the beginning of this season.:D

Jam bands and sports, DH's two favorite subjects?! Oh, he'll be in paradise! (Which will free me up to gossip about CC stuff! )
Oh yeah, we are soooo gonna get along!

[southerner]

Got 17 adult tickets in Section 208. I posted the map above. They didn't have enough seats together in 115 and 117, but it's in the shade (under the overhang). We have three half rows of seats in front of/behind each other.

We need to figure out where/when to meet. Tickets are at willcall and only I can get them.

Amtaylor, children under 6 don't need a ticket!

[tbell]

Those sound good, thanks for doing all that.

[mb1197]

Awesome job! Thanks for organizing. We could meet right outside the park entrance or maybe at Tylers since it's so close. I have no idea how I'll recognize anyone, but DH will most definitely be the stocky guy in the Red Sox jersey.

[Camdynlyn]

I hate I'm missing out on everything but I do agree... Southerner is a total bee-yoch! ;) Just kidding! Take plenty of pictures and if ya'll want to make supper final, let me know!

[amtaylor]

Amtaylor, children under 6 don't need a ticket!


Thanks for checking on that... I doubt she'd even sit in a seat!

[TriSigmaNC]

How did I get like a day behind.
THANKS to everyone for loving us even though only a few of you know us. :)

[mb1197]

I'd like to suggest meeting at Tyler's before the game since the front of the ball park will be wicked crowded. What does everyone else think? And I'm still all for having dinner at Symposium after for those who are interested.

[southerner]

I'd like to suggest meeting at Tyler's before the game since the front of the ball park will be wicked crowded.
Spoken like a true New Englander, love it!!!

You know better than I do, so that sounds good. I'll need to get directions offline. Synopsium is the one w/ the blackened alfredo salmon, right? I'm so there!

[mb1197]

Spoken like a true New Englander, love it!!!

You know better than I do, so that sounds good. I'll need to get directions offline. Synopsium is the one w/ the blackened alfredo salmon, right? I'm so there!
:o Can't seem to rid myself of the use of "wicked".

Here's the website for Symposium: http://www.symposiumcafenc.com/

[cynder]

The plan sounds good to me.

BTW- For some Friday fun, I popped in the Chit Chat area. Totally snarfed by coffee. What the hell is going on in there?!?! I thought poop talk was restricted to the parenting area. Guess not. :)

[MLA]

I just checked out Symposium’s website. It looks great! Now if only I can get DH to consider going – he says that the whole point of the baseball game is to eat (can you tell he’s a huge sports fan? ;)) and that he can’t imagine we’ll be hungry after the game. He’s probably right about not being hungry, but I’d love to try this place. Maybe the buffalo shrimp will convince him. ;)

Cynder -- are you and your DH coming to TGIF tonight at the pool? It's bring your own margaritas -- DH and I will have plenty for us and probably several other people. :D

[mb1197]

I just checked out Symposium’s website. It looks great! Now if only I can get DH to consider going – he says that the whole point of the baseball game is to eat (can you tell he’s a huge sports fan? ;)) and that he can’t imagine we’ll be hungry after the game. He’s probably right about not being hungry, but I’d love to try this place. Maybe the buffalo shrimp will convince him. ;)
Here's an idea, tell your DH to eat all the ball park food he wants, but to save room for a desert and cocktail at Symposium. Maybe that'll convince him.;)

[MLA]

Here's an idea, tell your DH to eat all the ball park food he wants, but to save room for a desert and cocktail at Symposium. Maybe that'll convince him.;)

He's not much of a drinker, but dessert might just convince him. I'll work on it.

[tbell]

If I'm thinking about the same place, I think we've been to Symposium (searched but can't find a website). Is it in the old tobacco warehouse that they've converted into shops and restaurants? If so, we went there in Feb. with BIL. If it's the same place, their desserts are extraordinary!!!

[TriSigmaNC]

That's where we want to live (in the lofts) if we both get in to Duke.

[cynder]

MLA I really want to come tonight but DH's best friend coming in to town tonight. We have babysitting for tomorrow so we can take him and show the bright lights of Durham.

Want time are you going because I might walk over? Those 2 fools are probably going to play Playstation and drink Pepsi all night. I need a margarita!

ETA :TriSigmaNC I had a friend that live in West Village if that's one of the lofts you might look at. They liked it for the most part but I think storage was an issue.

[MLA]

cynder -- I'm not sure what time we'll be going. Probably around 7:30p, but we'll give you a call when we're going to head over so that you can stop by if you like. :)

[mb1197]

Here's the web site again: http://www.symposiumcafenc.com/

[tbell]

mb: thanks for posting the website. That's the place we went, I recognize it by the dessert display case! :p

[mb1197]

No problem. Here's the website for Tyler's which is where we can meet before the game: http://www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/

[southerner]

How about a summary:

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH
southerner and DH
tbell and DH
FutureGallucci and FH
Cynder
amtaylor and Mackenzie
ardathpaige
kam and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH???


We'll meet at http://www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/ at what time? Game is at 1:00, but we don't really have to be there for opening pitch ;) Tickets are for Section 208. If you want to just meet us inside, then I can leave tickets at willcall for you. PM me your name, if you want to do that.

We plan to go to http://www.symposiumcafenc.com/ after the game?

Sound like a plan, Jan?

[southerner]

I don't like guacamole *or margaritas :cool:

TriSig, Duke hasn't called you back? Puke Duke!

[MLA]

I don't like guacamole *or margaritas :cool:



I’m really beginning to question my friendship with you. No guacamole? No margaritas? No sangria? How do you make it through the week?!? :p

[tbell]

No sangria?

Ooooh, too bad we're not tailgating or DH could make his homemade sangria. It's delish, and best of all, will give you a nice buzz pretty quickly.

[TriSigmaNC]

cynder Thanks! We'll check those out.

OK, JUST heard from UNC, unless I'm one of the '6' selected to come interview, I won't be interviewing with them until then. So, I'll apply first and then we'll see if I'm special enough. Still waiting to hear from Duke, but professors have alot of time off and travel alot right now, so I'm being patient. I'll call Monday if I don't hear.

[mb1197]

We'll meet at http://www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/ at what time? Game is at 1:00, but we don't really have to be there for opening pitch ;) Tickets are for Section 208. If you want to just meet us inside, then I can leave tickets at willcall for you. PM me your name, if you want to do that.

We plan to go to http://www.symposiumcafenc.com/ after the game?

Sound like a plan, Jan?
How about we meet around 12:00-12:30? DH and I will be at Tylers.

[TriSigmaNC]

So I think the only person going that I haven't yet journal stalked or chatted with yet is Kam. Hello to all of my new buddies, you all are so sweet :) I'm QUITE the journaler today!

[Regina Phalange]

How is it that I've missed so much? Dude.

Yay for all the plans coming through. Thanks Southie! How much do we each need to bring for the tickets? I'm looking forward to seeing you ladies again and meeting some new NC girls!

I was nervous to meet ppl at first, but everyone is real nice and our age (-ish).
ISH means me and Summer but since she's married and pregnant, I'm the odd ball out. :cool:

As for food afterwards, I can always eat...as can FH! :D

[southerner]

How much do we each need to bring for the tickets?
The tickets were $7 a pop.

mb, is Tyler's close to the park or will we still have to drive and park to get to the stadium?

TriSig, I hope you're special enough :)

[TriSigmaNC]

TriSig, I hope you're special enough :)

OH me too.

[mb1197]

mb, is Tyler's close to the park or will we still have to drive and park to get to the stadium?
Tyler's is right next to the park. There is a huge parking garage right there (I think it's $3 to park) and you can walk to Tyler's, Symposuim and the ball park in a matter of minutes.

I really look forward to meeting all of you. If there is anyone else over on LJ that goes by a different screen name PM me and I'll friend you.:)

[mb1197]

Hey, for those of you going to the game on the 12th, would you mind PM'ing me your real name and your DH's name (if he's coming) so I don't look like a total idiot when I meet you all? This will be my first GTG and I'd rather not introduce myself as "mb1197, nice to meet you southerner". :o

TIA!

[southerner]

This will be my first GTG and I'd rather not introduce myself as "mb1197, nice to meet you southerner". :o
leave me out of this...you know my name!

[mb1197]

leave me out of this...you know my name!
Yeah, I know your name and your DH's. I'm sitting here writing a note to myself....so and so = so and so.....how sad is that?:o

[southerner]

PM me who you need to know still.

[mb1197]

PM me who you need to know still.
Just did. Thanks!

[TriSigmaNC]

We're on FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Regina Phalange]

Hey, for those of you going to the game on the 12th, would you mind PM'ing me your real name and your DH's name (if he's coming) so I don't look like a total idiot when I meet you all? This will be my first GTG and I'd rather not introduce myself as "mb1197, nice to meet you southerner". :o

TIA!
I think you are just trying to stalk us. I see how you work. Sneaky! ;)

[southerner]

TriSig, Does that mean you got the interview???? Yay, I'm excited to meet you.

[MLA]

I think you are just trying to stalk us. I see how you work. Sneaky! ;)

She's just trying to figure out who called the wife. ;)

[mb1197]

I think you are just trying to stalk us. I see how you work. Sneaky! ;)
Yep, definitely trying to stalk, but not doing a good job of it. :p

She's just trying to figure out who called the wife.
It was you wasn't it?;)

[TriSigmaNC]

Yep! I have an interview with Duke's PhD Management program on Friday at 1pm.

[amtaylor]

Anyone what to help me with some directions? :)

I did the google map thing and it gave me some weird stuff. I can come up either Hwy 751 or 55 from the lake... where do I go from there :confused:

[MLA]

AmTaylor -- If you take 55, you can then get on to 40 East. Then get on 147 north. I’m not sure what the exit is, but the stadium is about 10 miles after you get on 147. It’s to the right, and you really can’t miss it.

[amtaylor]

Thanks! That sounds a lot easier than what google said. Is the taproom pretty close to the stadium?

[mb1197]

Thanks! That sounds a lot easier than what google said. Is the taproom pretty close to the stadium?
Tylers Taproom is right there. Check out this website: http://www.americantobaccohistoricdistrict.com/

[amtaylor]

Thanks... I've yet to venture past Southpoint, so this is all new for me :)

[mb1197]

I became real familiar with this area after we moved to NC and DH insisted we go to every possible game.:rolleyes:

[cynder]

Chicas!

I was at a meeting over at the America Tobacco District today and I'm getting excited for this game. I know that the game is set for 1:00 and we're meeting at Tyler's before the game, right. Does anyone have a sense how long the game is going to last? I will probably have to head home after the game to relieve the babysitter. It's going to be her first time with him awake so I don't want to scare her away with my rambunctious toddler.

Ignore the Duke stuff on this but these are decent directions; http://www.oit.duke.edu/directions/atcdirections.html

TriSigmaNC Good luck Fri. I work at Duke so let me know if you need any help navigating. Parking and walking is a PITA.

BTW - My name is Cynthia, and besides MLA I don't know any of you. You all sound cool. I'm on LJ more so if you want to get to stalk me, I mean know me, PM me.

[mb1197]

cynder, I just PM'd you.:)

[TriSigmaNC]

Cynder
You work at OIT? My DH will be getting his PhD in Computer Science either there or at State, it's just a waiting game now.

[southerner]

OT:

from an e-mail I got at work:

***PLEASE SHARE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH EMPLOYEES***

This weekend (Friday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Aug. 6) is the annual Sales Tax Holiday for the State of North Carolina, in accordance with G.S. 105-164.13C.

Tax exemptions will be offered on the following items:
* Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item
* Sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item
* Computers of $3,500 or less per item
* Computer supplies of $250 or less per item

Items NOT covered by the sales tax exemption include: clothing accessories; jewelry;cosmetics; protective equipment; wallets; furniture; items used in a trade or business; or rentals.

For additional information, please check the following N.C. Department of Revenue web sites:
http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/Holiday_4-06.pdf
http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/salestax_holiday.html

[cynder]

TriSigmaNC No, I don't work in OIT but work with OIT. Good luck to hubby on getting in.

[kam]

If anyone hasn't requested tickets and wants to go, I was sent 6 (yes, 6!) tickets for the very same game (for a rained out game we hadn't traded in yet). They aren't in the same section, but they get you in and no one ever sits where they are assigned (it usually annoys me but here it would work out well). They are $7 a piece.

[MLA]

It was you wasn't it?;)

After seeing on LJ that people were actually specualting that I did call the wife, I just want y'all to know that I didn't. I thought about it, but even if I'd wanted to, I didn't have the right information to do it. Just needed to clear my name. :cool:

[mb1197]

After seeing on LJ that people were actually specualting that I did call the wife, I just want y'all to know that I didn't. I thought about it, but even if I'd wanted to, I didn't have the right information to do it. Just needed to clear my name. :cool:
I must not have enough "friends" over on LJ because I never saw anything like that said about you. I hope you know I was totally kidding in my previous post and that it was a bad coincidence.

[MLA]

I must not have enough "friends" over on LJ because I never saw anything like that said about you. I hope you know I was totally kidding in my previous post and that it was a bad coincidence.

No worries. I didn't think you were trying to call me out. I'm just all paranoid now that I know there was speculation.

[TriSigmaNC]

Ok, can we do a recap of when/where we're meeting before/or after the game?

DH and I are staying with MLA and her DH, so we'll be on time and with them.
Can't wait to meet you all!

[MLA]

DH and I are staying with MLA and her DH, so we'll be on time and with them.



Dang, now that's some pressure. I guess DH and I will actually have to be on time to this GTG (unlike the last one -- I think we were the last to arrive :o )

[southerner]

ROLL CALL

Durham Bulls game
Saturday, August 12th at 1:00 pm


mb1197 and DH
MLA and DH
southerner and DH
tbell and DH
FutureGallucci and FH
Cynder
amtaylor and Mackenzie
ardathpaige
kam and DH
TriSigmaNC and DH


We'll meet at http://www.tylerstaproom.com/durham/ around 12:30. Game is at 1:00, but we don't really have to be there for opening pitch ;) Tickets are for Section 208. If you want to just meet us inside, then I can leave tickets at willcall for you. PM me your name, if you want to do that.

We plan to go to http://www.symposiumcafenc.com/ after the game.

[TriSigmaNC]

Ok, a last ditch effort to know who we all are, we can delete this later if you'd like. But no one seems to know what I look like since Eric and I will be new. So, I'll post two photos for you all to try and recognize me. One is right after my haircut today and the other was a few months ago, like days after my breast reduction.

http://pics.livejournal.com/trisigmanc/pic/0000d9ws/s320x240
http://a5.vox.com/6a00c22520409ef21900c2252040d5f219-500pi

[amtaylor]

Yikes! I just realized that I have very few pictures of myself...

This is from May... my hair's shorter, but I always seem to look the same
http://images1.snapfish.com/34782%3C268%7Ffp344%3Enu%3D3237%3E777%3E675%3EWSNR CG%3D323379%3B3%3C3456nu0mrj

[Regina Phalange]

Me and FH recently. Can't wait to see you ladies!
http://file014.bebo.com/8/large/2006/07/30/20/6659977a1523320088b793992834l.jpg

[MLA]

Aw, man! I don't have *any* recent pics of me and DH. I guess y'all will just have to figure out who we are! :p

[TriSigmaNC]

You could put up an old wedding photo :)

[mb1197]

I was kind of wondering how I would recognize anyone since this is my first GTG. I normally don't post pictures so I'm only going to leave this up for a short time today and then I'll delete it. These pictures were taken within the past year...

Edited to remove pictures...you'll all see the real thing on Saturday.

[MLA]

No wedding pictures of me in this thread! I found a couple photos that look like us now. The first is from our honeymoon (2 years ago). The second is from my best friend's wedding (a few months ago). The main difference is that now I have much shorter hair and I'm probably about 5 pounds heavier than I was in these photos. *Sigh*

http://static.flickr.com/89/210936358_5275126e94.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/91/210936359_bc51d2b48a.jpg?v=0

[paiger]

I still haven't really updated my photobucket from having my pictures on shutterfly, but here's one of us. And, I'll include a wedding photo, b/c I don't think I've posted any on CC other than my Avatar.

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/ardathpaige/LJ%20Picts/47b5df22b3127cce9dbfbab226e00000001.jpg

It's a big picture though, sorry!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/ardathpaige/Wedding/Us-CornerbyStainedGlass.jpg

[kam]

Well, southerner is a brunette and I'm a strawberry blond. We'll be the ones you'll recognize as not being in the photos ;)

[TriSigmaNC]

Thanks all for doing this :)
Can't WAIT To see you all! Work has FREAKING OVERWHELMED ME today.

[cynder]

Hey Ladies

I don't post pictures of faces on CC but I will be the brown girl. Can't miss. :)

So about the game, I am still in but I am debating on whether to bring my son. He's got a case of the pink eye (actually not pink but goopy). Let's just say it's been an interesting week. B/c DH is out of town, I'm a little torn letting the babysitter take care of him when he's not 100%. Anyway, I'm going to play it by here and at the very least show my face. Plus I owe southerner $$.

[southerner]

cynder, Would you still like me to leave your ticket at will call? Is DS being treated for his eye? He planned this, didn't he? He knew you were so excited about girls day out? ;)

[Regina Phalange]

I'm a little worried about the weather. Can we say that if the weather is bad we will still get together for a fun afternoon of food and drinks! :)

[southerner]

I'm a little worried about the weather. Can we say that if the weather is bad we will still get together for a fun afternoon of food and drinks! :)
I can. Haven't checked the weather, what's going on?

[MLA]

I'm a little worried about the weather. Can we say that if the weather is bad we will still get together for a fun afternoon of food and drinks! :)


The weather reports are saying that there will be showers in the morning but that in the afternoon, it should be clear. *If* they're right, we should be fine. If we get rained out, though, I'm up for a fun afternoon of food and drinks! :)

[southerner]

Let's stay w/ the plan of meeting at Tyler's at 12:30 and we can figure it out then. Be sure people exchange phone numbers w/ people. I have a few people's numbers, so I'm all good.

[cynder]

cynder, Would you still like me to leave your ticket at will call? Is DS being treated for his eye? He planned this, didn't he? He knew you were so excited about girls day out?

Oh you have no idea. He's always pulling stuff like this. Good thing he's semi cute. He's getting treated - me wrestling him down to give eye drops. Leave the ticket in call box because I really won't decide what to do until tomorrow. He's fine but he's being a booger.

Tyler's is pretty big and they have this area in the back called the Speakeasy that has pool tables, foosball and the like. Not sure how crowded it can get if the game's being canceled but could be fun esp for the guys.

[paiger]

Well, I'll be at Tyler's at 12:30pm (or a little after), and my whole day after that is all to spend some time w/ y'all, so I don't care what we do.

I'm just so excited to be getting away and being with people I enjoy to be around!

[TriSigmaNC]

Had a great time today ladies, lots of stories to share I'm sure. Especially Tim's head. LOL
I left my hair straightener at MLA's, you can imagine my horror.

[MLA]

Had a great time today ladies, lots of stories to share I'm sure. Especially Tim's head. LOL
I left my hair straightener at MLA's, you can imagine my horror.

I thought you'd be upset about that! Just email or PM me your address, and I'll mail it to you on Monday!

***********

Had a great time. It was lots of fun to see everyone! :)

[mb1197]

AHA!!! I can finally post here! I don't know what DH did, but he ran something while we were at the GTG yesterday and it seems to have fixed it.

Anyway, I just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed meeting all of you. Hopefully we can stay in touch and do this again soon.:)

Off to nurse my (mild) hangover....:rolleyes:

[tbell]

We had a great time and loved meeting everyone! I can't wait for the next one.

Had a great time today ladies, lots of stories to share I'm sure. Especially Tim's head. LOL
I left my hair straightener at MLA's, you can imagine my horror

Hee hee, Tim's head. :D He'll *love* if this story gets remembered!

I would have turned myself around and hauled back to Durham for my straightener! :eek: Hopefully you'll get it back in a day or two.

[kam]

Nice to see/meet everyone! Who took pictures?

Question - Chris remembered someone was going to Bela Fleck, not knowing I was a fan (saw them a lot whenever they played in Northampton, pre and post Howard). He thought it was southerner and her DH - was it you guys? If not, speak now or forever hold your peace! Either way, we're planning on buying tickets. Let me know if you want to do lunch or dinner beforehand or if you want to go together. Thanks!

[TriSigmaNC]

I would have turned myself around and hauled back to Durham for my straightener! :eek: Hopefully you'll get it back in a day or two.

I only realized I did when I got home....but guess what. I went to Ulta this morning and was looking around at them. I went ahead and grabbed one, brought it to the counter and told them I was 'contemplating this one, but not sure if I'd like it'. They told me if I kept the receipt I could return it within 60 days if I don't like it. So, MLA take your time returning it to me :) No need for a rush.

What do you all think about a September/October Wilmington GTG? September is still a good time to hit the beach (and yes get in the water) and the tourists are mostly gone.
Here are some weekends that are good for me so I can host:
9/16-17
9/30-10/1
10/7-8 (maybe not, we'll probably take this as our anniversary weekend, but I could take one day to hang with you all. Also, it's UNCW's fall break so less students around).

Any thoughts? Any interest? If so, we can start a new thread.
New Thread: http://www.constantchatter.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23567

[Camdynlyn]

I think we *might* be up for an October one... depending on how the little one is.

[Regina Phalange]

We might be able to do the late September/early October one. :)

Also, I really enjoyed meeting some of you ladies this weekend. Not to say I didn't enjoy meeting everyone, but I already knew some of you so....:p My FH also really enjoyed himself. It was nice to reassure him that you do exist.

[cynder]

Hey guys, it was nice to sorta kinda of meet you all. I'm still getting to know you all but it's nice to put a name next to a face. Trust me, next time I am ditching the kid. I used to take him everywhere and I'm learning that he has his own things to do and people to see. Men!

DH and I haven't gone to the beach in forever. We might be up for it. Depending on if in laws come soon for a visit.

BTW - I check LJ way more and I'm cyndermama. I friended a bunch of you but let me know if there are others who would like to be friended and vice versa.

[Camdynlyn]

I'm Camdynlyn on LJ.

[TriSigmaNC]

Starting a new NC GTG Thread at the Beach...if I can figure out how. I'll come back to post link. Don't know how to make it sticky, because I don't think I can.

[amtaylor]

I have photos posted in my LJ. I had a couple requests to keep them there instead of posting here, so if you're not "friended" already, let me know... I'm atcrossman :)

[southerner]

kam, that's tbell and her DH that are going to the Bela show. Since we've seen them umpteen times, there's no way I'm paying that much to see them again :eek:

TriSig, I don't think we'd be able to make it to the beach that soon. We have Thanksgiving travel and holdiay travel to finance and take days off of work for first.

amtaylor, thanks for posting pics on LJ.

[kam]

kam, that's tbell and her DH that are going to the Bela show. Since we've seen them umpteen times, there's no way I'm paying that much to see them again

I hear that. I haven't seen them in ages, but I remember spending maybe $15 to see them at the Iron Horse. Of course, it was 1993 ;)

tbell - let me know if you want to hang beforehand!

[tbell]

Ugh, Kim, I would have loved to hang out beforehand! :( That's what I get for never checking CC anymore.

Did you enjoy the show? I'd never seen Bela before and was extremely impressed. Dh is a huge Umphrey's McGee fan and he got to talk to one of the band members after the show, so he was walking on clouds.

Maybe next time!

I'm over on LJ (xtacy75), I'm going to friend you so this doesn't happen again!