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Oakland A’s 2014 Opening Night Tailgate!!! 292

Forgive me for posting this so late, I have been really busy lately! Please bring friends, family and anyone else that wants to come out to the tailgate, Im really hoping that we dont have directed parking issues, but having said that Ralph and I are aiming for a very early arrival, possibly 11 AM or so, in order to secure our spot! I hope to see you all there as we go for back to back to back AL West Championships, here is the info with the Facebook link:

 

The defending Back to Back American League Western Division Champion Oakland A’s open the 2014 season at home against Nick Swisher and the Cleveland Indians. Hopefully we are in for another great year with the Oakland Athletics. Opening night has been the traditional kickoff to our tailgate season, so we will do it again this year.

We will meet in our usual spot, Lot A, Row 12, far east end of the North Lot, closest to the fence separating the lot from the Railroad tracks. As always we will serve it up potluck style, so bring a dish to share and then bring whatever you would like to grill for yourself and as always, BYOB! We will provide the tables, grills, plates, napkins, silverware, and cups. We also have a few big coolers, however we always run out of ice and cooler space fast, so if you have a cooler you may want to bring it. We also have extra chairs, but we also always run out of seating so if you have chairs you should bring them. I will get there early, probably around 2 PM (Hopefully earlier), feel free to come out anytime!

Let’s kick it off right as the A’s try to go back to back to back for the first time since 1988-89-90! Let’s Go Oakland!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1389189548013254

 

 

 

 

292 thoughts on “Oakland A’s 2014 Opening Night Tailgate!!!

  1. MikeV Mar 21,2014 12:00 am

    YOU GUYS TAILGATE?!?!?

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • Jennifer Mar 22,2014 1:49 pm || Up

      Sorry, must be this tall to attend.

      • nevermoor Mar 22,2014 3:45 pm || Up

        Reply fail? That wasn’t a Sal comment

        "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  2. ptbnl Mar 21,2014 12:56 am

    5 gallons of a light and hoppy pale ale will be cold-crashing this weekend.

    There are actually two 5 gallon carboys dry-hopping right now, brewed from the same batch of wort with different yeasts – a west coast and an east coast IPA strain. I’m interested to see how the final flavors differ.

    I was tempted to go with a full-on India Pale Ale just to be able to call it Oakland IPA’s, but an afternoon tailgating with 8% beer is a dangerous proposition.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • andeux Mar 21,2014 10:02 am || Up

      Yes, making it sessionable was a good call. Looking forward to it.

      TINSTAAFK
    • brian.only Mar 21,2014 9:50 pm || Up

      Yes Sir! Looking forward to sampling, sadly missed out on your Young Pliny clone, Phillip drank it all by the time I found out (!), forgot you guys were buds, we’re season Wednesday buddies and sitting together for opening night!
      I had a thought, might not be a bad idea to clamp a tube to the spigot and just fill cleaned out empty bottles to avoid the bicycle fuzz?
      Probably too much work, I do have a feeling it’s going to be nutso crowded this year so it wont matter anyways.
      The rep I talked to said season tix almost doubled this year, crazy.

      • Future Ed Mar 21,2014 9:57 pm || Up

        so, 140?

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • ptbnl Mar 22,2014 5:23 pm || Up

        Sorry you missed out on the Pliny – it was gooooooood.

        I do have the fittings to fill bottles from the keg, but its a pain (5 gallons is about 50 bottles).

        My current project is to build a brew-stand from unistrut and be able to brew 3 batches at once since so much time is spent waiting for things to steep/boil. Once that’s up and running we should have a group FKing brew day.

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  3. Poppy Mar 21,2014 1:36 am

    There's a wild thing in the woolshed and it's keeping me awake at night.
  4. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 21,2014 8:14 am

    Fuck yes! 10 days, baby! I can’t wait.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • ptbnl Mar 21,2014 9:59 am || Up

      Can I get a ride please?

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 21,2014 10:03 am || Up

        Most certainly. Do you have a plus one with you, besides the keg?

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • ptbnl Mar 21,2014 10:12 am || Up

          I don’t.

          If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
          • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 21,2014 10:20 am || Up

            More beer for us then! Exact details TBD, but I can pick you up around 1:00 or so.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  5. Future Ed Mar 21,2014 8:41 am

    we will be there

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  6. Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 21,2014 12:49 pm

    So excited

  7. brian.only Mar 21,2014 9:52 pm

    Cannot wait, I’ll be at the first 4 games this year, HUZZAH!

    • Future Ed Mar 21,2014 9:58 pm || Up

      I am super bummed. I think I am hosed for April 2. I had a terrific plan to ditch work and bring the kids, but I wrote something in my calendar wrong.

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • brian.only Mar 21,2014 10:04 pm || Up

        Bummertown, I don’t have a wingman for April 3 yet. ;)

        • Future Ed Mar 21,2014 10:12 pm || Up

          I thought I had a trial next week. its actually the first week in april. if i go out, I can’t do any day.

          My only hope is the judges actually listen to what I said in the 3 hour efficiency meeting we had today. complete with these guys:

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • brian.only Mar 21,2014 10:27 pm || Up

            Ha, Apr 3 is a night game fwiw.

            • Future Ed Mar 21,2014 10:52 pm || Up

              I am giving myself a pass for opening night, because tuesday will be all voir dire anyway, and there is not a lot to prep for, but trials are 17 hour days.

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Glorious Mundy Mar 22,2014 9:52 am || Up

        I’m bringing my my kids on April 2. Spring Break! Woooooo!

    • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 24,2014 9:15 am || Up

      Jealous! I have a work event all next week. I’m skipping my standard prep day to come to Opening Day, but I’ll have to be out of town for the rest of the week

  8. witchy Mar 21,2014 11:23 pm

    i hope some/all of you will be at fri 4/4.

  9. elcroata Mar 22,2014 11:24 am

    I look at this thread title and see tagliatelle.

    Have fun!

    Because survival is insufficient
  10. nevermoor Mar 22,2014 3:47 pm

    I’m planning to make it pretty early, not clear if Ms. N will show up much before game time.

    "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  11. MikeV Mar 22,2014 6:14 pm

    attention: Everybody

    My girlfriend will be attending. She is a giants fan. I apologize in advance, but please don’t be assholes. I’m asking this as a favor to me. Thank you.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 22,2014 6:48 pm || Up

      Aw, that’s sweet. I can promise at least to not be an asshole about the Giants thing.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Mar 22,2014 6:54 pm || Up

        that’s all any of us can do anyway.

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • dmoas Mar 22,2014 8:10 pm || Up

        I can make no such promises.

        • MikeV Mar 23,2014 3:13 pm || Up

          then don’t talk to her. thanks.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

    • 5Aces Mar 22,2014 8:15 pm || Up

      I will not be there. I will be doing my damndest to be at at least 1 FKup this year. And I will probably bring my friend who is a Giants fan. I would ask you to all be assholes to him about the Giants as a favor to me.

      Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
    • Soaker Mar 24,2014 4:40 pm || Up

      Given that she’s dragging you to a wedding where you won’t know anybody else, and you’re being told what to wear there and apparently even have to spend money on the proper attire for that, you do have a right to do some dictating in this situation, specifically no Orange, no Black and no stupid Panda Hat. She doesn’t have to wear Green and Gold; a tasteful Pink and White outfit would be just fine.

      (I won’t be there either, although at least I did get the colonoscopy delayed so it’s not happening that same day.)

      What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • dmoas Mar 24,2014 5:23 pm || Up

        Don’t be so sure that you won’t be getting that colonoscopy that day. Knowing the A’s, you may receive an entirely different kind of colonoscopy. The unexpected kind.

        • nevermoor Mar 27,2014 7:18 pm || Up

          Not against King Felix this year.

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
      • DFA Mar 25,2014 10:34 am || Up

        I agree with this 100%

        In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
    • nevermoor Mar 27,2014 7:18 pm || Up

      As someone who brought Tigers fan friends at the end of last year… deal.

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 27,2014 8:00 pm || Up

        Yeah, that was awkward.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • DFA Mar 31,2014 11:23 am || Up

        eh i like the tigers

        In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
  12. Future Ed Mar 22,2014 8:24 pm

    I swear to god, if melvin sacrifices while I am in attendance, I am booing.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • elcroata Mar 22,2014 11:29 pm || Up

      Even if it’s a chicken?

      Because survival is insufficient
      • 5Aces Mar 23,2014 11:34 am || Up

        Only if Cerrano needs some extra power.

        Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  13. Future Ed Mar 24,2014 6:55 am

    I love the “we have a jury” moment. Before then, most of them have no idea. You see 8 people’s eyes bug out at the same time.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 24,2014 10:16 am || Up

      Eight people? Not twelve?

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Mar 24,2014 10:51 am || Up

        in my cases 13 or 14.

        Just usually 2 or 3 have already served and know what is happening and 2 or 3 want to be there.

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • Glorious Mundy Mar 24,2014 10:54 am || Up

          I had jury duty a couple of weeks ago, and you should have seen the angst in the room when they told us it was going to a be a murder trial that would last for more than a month.

          • Future Ed Mar 24,2014 11:02 am || Up

            had a trial a couple years ago in SF. the judge had hardship forms for people to fill out. we took them into chambers to sort through. He put his hand on the stack of 30 or so forms and said “5 doctors, 6 lawyers.” he was damn near right.

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
            • Glorious Mundy Mar 24,2014 11:04 am || Up

              Heh. I figure there was no chance of me making it on the panel anyway, so they didn’t mind not time-qualifying me.

          • dmoas Mar 24,2014 11:44 am || Up

            Try sitting through 2 days of a boring ass trial as the second alternate only to get dismissed when it goes to deliberations.

            • batgirl Mar 24,2014 12:45 pm || Up

              I sat on a 3 1/2 week trial as an alternate and got dismissed when deliberations started. Mine was 2 guys from Yemen fighting over an Oakland liquor store, so EVERYTHING had to be translated.

    • Soaker Mar 24,2014 11:41 am || Up

      (I had deleted my comment Ed was replying to because when I saw it this morning I realized my late-night rambling was out of place in a tailgate thread, but this is what I had written in response to his voir dire reason for missing opening night:)

      I’ve probably said this before, but…boy is that weird, the moment you’re sitting in the jury box, the judge says “We have a jury!” and you realize you’re one of 12 people who has an opportunity to deprive someone of their freedom.

      The testimony is fine, the discussion in the jury room is fine…then there’s another moment when you walk out into the courtroom knowing something, when the people at the tables and in the audience are on pins and needles. But with a good discussion back in the jury room, that part isn’t nearly as bad as the initial shock of being selected.

      What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • Future Ed Mar 24,2014 12:52 pm || Up

        its totally on topic.

        this story and more will be told at the tailgate IN ONE WEEK!!!

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
  14. colin Mar 24,2014 5:36 pm

    My cat Lilly is ready for baseball season!

  15. ptbnl Mar 25,2014 1:04 am

    Anyone need 2 seats for opening night? Looks like I’ve got 4 now …

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • andeux Mar 25,2014 8:38 am || Up

      Row 21? Hm, isn’t that the row that the sslingers like to sit in…

      TINSTAAFK
    • MikeV Mar 25,2014 8:51 am || Up

      Possibly. Haven’t heard for sure on the pair that Lynn had.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • ptbnl Mar 25,2014 10:07 am || Up

        Any idea when you’ll know?

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • MikeV Mar 25,2014 12:33 pm || Up

          Where/how much?

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • ptbnl Mar 25,2014 12:38 pm || Up

            Section 109, row 21 (first row in the second level)

            Face value is $116 for the pair but I’ll take $100.

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
          • Future Ed Mar 25,2014 12:45 pm || Up

            109, when me and teh boys will be spitting on you and your 1%ers from 209

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • ptbnl Mar 25,2014 1:52 pm || Up

            I’ve just had an offer for them, so if you want them I’ll need to know ASAP.

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
            • MikeV Mar 25,2014 5:39 pm || Up

              Go ahead and sell them. I’m on a budget and Lynn’s are cheaper. Thanks :)

              And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

              Thanks, and go As.

              • ptbnl Mar 25,2014 6:01 pm || Up

                OK – will do.

                If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
                • ptbnl Mar 26,2014 6:48 pm || Up

                  … and sold.

                  If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
                • Future Ed Mar 26,2014 6:55 pm || Up

                  I am still spitting on you and whoever bought the seats

                  I have $5. No I don\'t.
                • ptbnl Mar 26,2014 7:01 pm || Up

                  I’m counting on it.

                  If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  16. Kay Mar 25,2014 7:47 am

    I hope you folks have a glorious time! I appreciate the tailgate invite (Thanks, Witchy!), but my softball team has its’ first game that night.

    I’m feeling really ambivalent about baseball for the first time since 1997. I haven’t listened to a single game yet, and haven’t bought my MLB Radio app for the season either.

    I had a vision many years ago that the year I stop giving a fuck about baseball is the year the A’s finally win it all. I wonder if there’s any merit to it…

    \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
  17. nobody in particular Mar 25,2014 9:07 pm

    Bryan call me the morning of the 31st or when you get out to the lot and tell me what we’re missing and I’ll fetch whatever we need on the way over

    Never suck on a Blow Pop with the microphone open.
  18. batgirl Mar 26,2014 1:01 pm

    Sorry to miss y’all on opening day this year. After many years I’ve decided to skip opening day and go to the second game instead. I can’t go to both and I always feel bad when the attendance drops off so much that 2nd day. Have fun!

    • sslinger Mar 26,2014 6:00 pm || Up

      We’re going Tuesday night too, to hopefully make the drop off not seem so bad from a sold out opener. But we’ll still make the tailgate!

    • Future Ed Mar 26,2014 6:55 pm || Up

      go to the tailgate.

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
  19. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 27,2014 11:44 am

    For anyone concerned about rain…don’t be! I once grilled a Christmas Eve steak dinner for 10 in the pouring rain. We will gather under the canopy in dry comfort and warm ourselves with copious amounts of alcohol, which cartoon St. Bernards bearing small casks have taught me is the preferred way to cope with hypothermia.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • witchy Mar 27,2014 1:32 pm || Up

      as many pop-ups as possible is a great backup plan. meanwhile, let’s keep trying to move the next weather system one day forward. ;)

      • MikeV Mar 27,2014 2:02 pm || Up

        I have one I can bring.

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

      • nevermoor Mar 27,2014 7:22 pm || Up

        #DaricBarton

        "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
          • dmoas Mar 27,2014 7:54 pm || Up

            Is that you winking while showing off your boobs?

            • witchy Mar 27,2014 7:56 pm || Up

              hell yes. (in your dreams!)

              • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 27,2014 8:02 pm || Up

                (Must…not…reveal..dreams…)

                "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
              • dmoas Mar 28,2014 6:34 am || Up

                Oh sweetie, if it were in my dreams, there would be a lot more than your boobs being shown off.

    • witchy Mar 29,2014 12:27 pm || Up

      as of right now, we’re down to 20% chance rain on monday.

      • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 12:31 pm || Up

        you do great work J. Keep it up

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • witchy Mar 29,2014 12:38 pm || Up

          thanks. doing my best! ;) apologies if there is a rainout today.

          • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 12:41 pm || Up

            you have to break some eggs to make tailgates

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • ptbnl Mar 29,2014 12:42 pm || Up

        Weather underground says 100%

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • andeux Mar 29,2014 12:47 pm || Up

          shhh

          TINSTAAFK
        • witchy Mar 29,2014 12:51 pm || Up

          i refuse to look at that.

        • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 12:55 pm || Up
          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • AV Mar 29,2014 1:12 pm || Up
            *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
            • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 1:17 pm || Up

              In my East Bay experience, forecasts which predict a couple hours of rain surrounded on both sides by dryness usually end up as no rain at all.

              "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 1:14 pm || Up
            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
            • AV Mar 29,2014 1:16 pm || Up

              cue.

              *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
              • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 1:18 pm || Up

                Also: “Monumental libidinal energies are liberated.” This tailgate party is looking better every second!

                "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  20. wacchampions Mar 29,2014 7:58 pm

    Tomorrow I will make an official announcement about my Tailgate, today several of us huddled about the tailgate on Monday. We have some real concerns about possible inclement weather, currently most weather outlets are reporting a 100% chance of heavy rain, with winds of 20-30 MPH, for most of the day. The rain isn’t as much of a concern as the wind and the water in the parking lot, if you were out there today you would have noticed that our usual tailgate spot was totally flooded, you couldn’t even park there, and the rest of the lot had 1-3 inches of water in it. We don’t want people to make a bunch of good food and then come out to the coliseum and have it all get ruined because of the weather.

    Some of the options that we talked about, are to make food that is portable and we can meet in the WSC, or possibly move the tailgate to Friday (Eric Sogard night). Obviously you are all free to do whatever you want, but I just wanted to let you know what we are thinking. I can’t believe that we have had so little rain and now the forecasts are calling for rain pretty much all week next week!

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 8:19 pm || Up

      Forecast is looking poor at the moment to be sure. Supposedly local forecasts are better than national ones; Channel 5 is the one I use.

      In meteorological speak “100% chance of rain” just means that during the interval surveyed (hour, day, whatever) the forecast is that 100% of the area will see some rain. The forecast is no more or less certain than if it predicted a 20% or 50% chance of rain. A little shift in the wind and maybe everything completely misses us and drenches dmoas up in Marin.

      I’ll probably go out there with my full tailgate supplies regardless, unless it’s just dumping down rain right then, in which case I might wait awhile.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • doctorK Mar 29,2014 8:36 pm || Up

        Hourly forecast for Monday. Most of the rain is forecast from 3pm to 9pm.

        • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 8:50 pm || Up

          That’s Sunnyvale, this is Oakland from wunderground (both have similar results). Of the three sources I’m checking, weather underground is currently a bit more optimistic than weather.com or Channel 5.

          Yes, I am getting obsessed.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • andeux Mar 29,2014 8:56 pm || Up

            I also like forecast.io.

            TINSTAAFK
            • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 9:38 pm || Up

              Ooh, that’s a neat tool. I entered 7000 Coliseum Way and it gives the forecast to the exact coordinates with hourly details.

              "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
              • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 9:41 pm || Up

                we still have a full day for a downward departure from that forecast

                I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • doctorK Mar 29,2014 9:24 pm || Up

            D’oh!

            Also, I’ve been a wundergroud junkie for years. Jeff Masters’ blog is a must-read.

        • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 8:51 pm || Up

          Am I reading that correctly that it forecasts around .11 of an inch?

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 29,2014 8:55 pm || Up

            Yes, a tenth of an inch, mostly between 3 pm and 6 pm, over before 9 pm. I’m looking forward to lashing down the canopy against those shifting 19 mph winds.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
            • Future Ed Mar 29,2014 8:59 pm || Up

              backpack with change of pants and socks for the boys. pump down a couple of BTNL, then off to the coli to get my towel, schedule, stomper toothbrush holder, and a Gray kids shirsy?

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
  21. witchy Mar 30,2014 2:30 pm

    well today would have been a beautiful day for a game. i’m still not giving up and rain or shine i’ll see you all tomorrow in the lot. and again on friday.

  22. Future Ed Mar 30,2014 4:02 pm

    I will be there with the boys. Am hoping earlier than later. I expect to go inside around 5-530.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  23. Future Ed Mar 30,2014 4:07 pm

    If I am reading the 3 weather things correctly, it looks like it will rain about a tenth of an inch during the pregame hours starting at a little after 12pm. The amount has been consistent, the times have been shifting back and forth. “scattered showers for game time.

    If my WAG is accurate, we will have an uncomfortable, but tolerable time in the parking lot.

    Sounds like WAC is calling off his big tilgate plans, so, more btbnl for us, I suppose.

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  24. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 30,2014 4:12 pm

    As of now my plan is still to get to the Coliseum between 2 and 2:30 after getting bro-in-law at airport. Am guardedly optimistic I can eke out some shelter against the elements, or at least be hilarious inept in the attempt (take video). With wacc’s intel about flooding in our usual spot, I may set up 100 feet further up Row 10 or 12 (towards the bay). Subject to change per forecast etc.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Future Ed Mar 30,2014 4:17 pm || Up

      I will text you at some point if I can’t find you

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Soaker Mar 30,2014 4:23 pm || Up

      I’ll skip the weather geek stuff and just say Soaker’s official prognostication is:

      1. Your tailgate will not have a Soaker present but you’ll get soaked nonetheless.

      2. Game starts around 8:30.

      3. About 5-6 innings will be played; game will be called at around 1 a.m. during the third rain delay.

      What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • Future Ed Mar 30,2014 4:26 pm || Up

        I am not driving to the game, no matter hat you say

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • andeux Mar 30,2014 8:07 pm || Up

        The detailed forecast I’m seeing shows rain tapering off by around 8. But also more rain before then than ed’s, something like 1/3 inch total. So if they can start the game at all, it will probably get played in its entirety.

        TINSTAAFK
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 30,2014 9:02 pm || Up

          I’m enjoying the small differences between the forecasts, and the subtle changes throughout the day. I’d say if it’s more like the .10″ between 3p and 6p+ that wunderground forecasts, we’ll have a game. If it’s the .30″ from 1p to 7p that weather.com expects, probably no game. If the field gets sodden early we could see an early decision to postpone.

          According to some random twitter guy the last A’s home rainout was May 5, 1998.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  25. MikeV Mar 30,2014 4:16 pm

    I’ll be there. I’ll have a grill and a canopy.

    A little rain can’t stop opening day lol

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • witchy Mar 30,2014 4:21 pm || Up

      what time?

      • MikeV Mar 30,2014 4:30 pm || Up

        I dunno, sometime early afternoon? What are you thinking?

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

        • witchy Mar 30,2014 4:31 pm || Up

          2-2:30??? earlier? depends on you peeps.

          • MikeV Mar 30,2014 4:32 pm || Up

            Sounds good. We can get the grilling out of the way before any rain starts.

            And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

            Thanks, and go As.

            • witchy Mar 30,2014 4:32 pm || Up

              i think we might be lazy and bring some carnitas and tortillas from the place down the street.

              • MikeV Mar 30,2014 4:34 pm || Up

                I’m gonna do the ribs ahead of time and then just warm them up

                And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

                Thanks, and go As.

                • witchy Mar 30,2014 4:34 pm || Up

                  perfect. we can spend the rest of the time huddled around the grill for warmth.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 30,2014 7:30 pm || Up

      If you get there first look for high ground. Being next to some of those concrete barriers might help with tie-downs too.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  26. 5Aces Mar 30,2014 5:24 pm

    While budgets are tight, the official FresYES plans may call for a run down to The Meat Market for an already cooked tri-tip and beans. The big question is home white Trogdor, the old BP jersey, or the yellow early 80’s OAKLAND?

    Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  27. wacchampions Mar 30,2014 10:17 pm

    So, I really hated to do it, but I made the decision after consulting with several people to Postpone my tailgate until Friday, its not the rain that concerns me as much as the wind. I thought long and hard about this, we have never been in this position before (although we have been rained on a few times), and in the end I just thought that a lot of people put a lot of work into some of the dishes that they create for these tailgates and I was afraid that people would go all out and then it just wouldn’t work. I did postpone my tailgate to Friday, so obviously if any of you are coming to the game on Friday, then come on out and join us! I’m sure that my postponement will result in 75 degrees and blue skies for tomorrow, lol. Depending on the weather situation, Ralph and I may still show up really early, we are going to go into the stadium at 5:00 when the gates open, as several people are going to meet up in the West Side Club!

    I am sure that I will see most of you tomorrow! Happy Opening day!

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 30,2014 10:39 pm || Up

      Good man, probably the right move, a driving windy rainstorm will make it hard to appreciate everyone’s hard work. I’m going to give it a shot anyway, kind of looking forward to dealing with the ridiculousness of the situation. See you tomorrow!

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • ptbnl Mar 30,2014 11:13 pm || Up

        FK the growlers … it’ll be the keg.

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  28. Englishmajor Mar 30,2014 10:47 pm

    My understanding is that the bleacher folks are still turning up very early, with a band, Oaklandish giveaways, etc.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 30,2014 10:52 pm || Up

      Awesome. I’ve said it before, the A’s parking lot fan scene takes a back seat to nobody.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • brian.only Mar 30,2014 11:00 pm || Up

        Yup, no way I’d miss it, I’ll be donning the full body smart wool, Hunters, and full rain gear, ain’t nothing gonna breaka’ my stride!

  29. ptbnl Mar 31,2014 7:19 am

    Now the forecast shows rain 12-2, heavy rain 2-4, rain 4-5, and scattered light rain 5-8. Hmm.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 8:53 am || Up

      OK, so I’ll pick you up at Rain, we’ll get Phil at Rain, we’ll set up the site at Heavy Rain, have the coals ready at Heavy Rain, dine around Rain, then pack up and go in sometime around Scattered Light Rain.

      I’m packing a full extra set of dry clothes to change before going inside as necessary.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • ptbnl Mar 31,2014 9:01 am || Up

        Sounds like a plan!

        I’m also bringing tickets for Ed, Brian and Andy and the lunchbox to pass on to Jesa for DFA (if that’s OK with you, J).

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 9:14 am || Up

          Josh might see him first.

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 31,2014 10:14 am || Up

            Possibly. I’d be happy to pass it on, but whatever’s easier.

        • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 11:41 am || Up

          I forgot my tickets to deliver (and my own) in this morning’s chaos. I’m safe to rely on the MLB iPhone app, instead of printing out my ticket on paper, yes?

          (also, sorry Ed. I’ll mail your tickets soon if you send me an address)

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
          • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 11:46 am || Up

            ok

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 11:47 am || Up

            I don’t know about the phone. I have always been afraid to use it.

            I hope it works

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 31,2014 10:16 am || Up

      I’m going to play this one by ear. I’m still a bit traumatized from my last tailgate rain experience…

      • sslinger Mar 31,2014 10:36 am || Up

        Yes, you were a cold soggy mess that day. But it was fun though!

      • DFA Mar 31,2014 11:25 am || Up

        you were so wet

        In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
        • wacchampions Mar 31,2014 11:31 am || Up

          Oh man, there are so many things I can say here…

          • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 31,2014 11:46 am || Up

            I was unsteady on my feet from how wet I was. Good thing a few friends arrived to help get me off of the path of the worst of it and out of the soggiest of my clothes. Without Ed opening up the backseat of his car to me, I don’t know how I would have ever gotten warm

            • 5Aces Mar 31,2014 12:25 pm || Up

              I read an article once that sounded a lot like this. And I swear I read it ONLY for the articles.

              Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
              • DFA Mar 31,2014 12:41 pm || Up

                porn script

                In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
    • ptbnl Mar 31,2014 12:18 pm || Up

      Heavy rain now down to 2-3pm, and the post-11pm rain has disappeared entirely.

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 12:27 pm || Up

        You can really see that on the radar gif now, looks like a big band coming from the south will reach the Coliseum in that 2-3 window.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  30. Future Ed Mar 31,2014 10:59 am

    I see light rain in SF

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  31. wacchampions Mar 31,2014 11:32 am

    I am hearing from people who are already at the Coliseum that they are enforcing directed parking…

    • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 11:38 am || Up

      that.is.ass.

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 11:40 am || Up

      Thanks, that’s really helpful to know. I’ll post my location here once I’ve set up, around 2:30 most likely.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 11:42 am || Up

        Cool! I’m expecting to be on BART in the 4-4:30ish window.

        "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
        • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 31,2014 11:47 am || Up

          Me too likewise, but I’m fast and loose with that plan

          • andeux Mar 31,2014 11:59 am || Up

            The forecast I’m seeing still calls for the rain peaking from 1 to 4, so we’re in the same boat (hopefully not Noah’s ark).

            TINSTAAFK
          • sslinger Mar 31,2014 12:00 pm || Up

            That’s our Dial C, wet, fast and loose. Or, you know, concupiscent.

          • brian.only Mar 31,2014 12:03 pm || Up

            Looking to get there round’ 3-4, is anyone maybe grilling anything, or too wet?

            • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 12:09 pm || Up

              I definitely plan to have coals going.

              "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
              • brian.only Mar 31,2014 12:11 pm || Up

                Sweet!

                • andeux Mar 31,2014 12:11 pm || Up

                  Savory!

                  TINSTAAFK
                • brian.only Mar 31,2014 12:17 pm || Up

                  Smoked!

                • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 12:12 pm || Up

                  Nothing elaborate, just sausages. Will also have a few veggie dogs available for folks of your ilk.

                  "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
                • MikeV Mar 31,2014 12:19 pm || Up

                  I’m bringing ribs.

                  And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

                  Thanks, and go As.

                • brian.only Mar 31,2014 12:19 pm || Up

                  Cool, I’ll be bringing some field roast grain ‘dogs’ and buns as I’ll be bringing even more of my ilk w/ me.

                • batgirl Mar 31,2014 1:24 pm || Up

                  I love the field roasts!

                • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:26 pm || Up

                  Me too, way better than your average soy dogs, good spice to em’ as well.

                • batgirl Apr 10,2014 12:50 pm || Up

                  FYI They sell Field Roasts at Costco now!!

  32. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 12:41 pm

    Thunder here in Berkeley.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 12:44 pm || Up

      her in sf too. raining pretty good

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 12:46 pm || Up

        See ya there!

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 1:08 pm || Up

        Indeed. My window’s getting absolutely pelted.

        "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
    • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:04 pm || Up

      Just had a good one in Oakland!

    • AV Mar 31,2014 1:06 pm || Up

      it’s puppies and kittens at a 45º angle in uptown.

      *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
      • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:08 pm || Up

        There there, just let it all out there dear, let it all out, we need to play baseball later.

        • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:13 pm || Up

          It’s starting to feel mid-western outside, ‘real’ weather, huh.
          Oh okay, just stopped.

  33. brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:10 pm

    Still think inter-league play for opening day is utter codswallop…

  34. andeux Mar 31,2014 1:12 pm

    Damn! That one rattled the house.

    TINSTAAFK
  35. witchy Mar 31,2014 1:13 pm

    i’m already cold.

    • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:13 pm || Up

      Of course you are, you’re not wearing pants!

      • witchy Mar 31,2014 1:15 pm || Up

        teehee ;)
        definitely going to pack a change of clothes for this one.

        • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:18 pm || Up

          Trying to decide if I should just wear total rain gear w/ smartwool underneath, or bring a complete change for the game too, only have so much room in the game bag/ biking to BART.

          • witchy Mar 31,2014 1:20 pm || Up

            if you need to leave something in our car you are welcome to do so. i foolishly own no rain gear.

            • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:23 pm || Up

              Trip to REI before the game?

              • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:23 pm || Up

                And thanks!

              • witchy Mar 31,2014 1:30 pm || Up

                i just remembered i have rain boots. :D

                • DFA Mar 31,2014 3:37 pm || Up

                  You have my friends umbrella that i unfortunately told gus was yours from last time ;)

                  In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
  36. ptbnl Mar 31,2014 1:15 pm

    That one set off car alarms in the street.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • andeux Mar 31,2014 1:17 pm || Up

      KrAzeE

      TINSTAAFK
      • andeux Mar 31,2014 1:49 pm || Up

        Apparently this was about 6 blocks West of us:

        TINSTAAFK
  37. brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:16 pm

    Total bloodbath in Arlington- 5.2 inn/ 18 R/ 23 H/ 3HR/ 5BB/ 4K…

    • colin Mar 31,2014 1:27 pm || Up

      Rangers back to their old ways, down 10-8. I’m sure they are counting the days until Darvish gets back.

      • brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:30 pm || Up

        Yup, make that 13-8.

      • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 1:30 pm || Up

        ogando does worse than figeroa. 13-8 phi

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • lenscrafters Mar 31,2014 2:23 pm || Up

        More worried about the Angels at this point

    • doctorK Mar 31,2014 2:38 pm || Up

      It’s 14-10 Eagles over the Cowboys at the 2:00 minute warning.

    • doctorK Mar 31,2014 2:42 pm || Up

      I know none of you care about the South Bay, but it is pouring here in Santa Clara. Also, the radar shows a gap in the rain off the coast, but another band seems to be building up out around the Farallons about an hour away from Oakland.

      • doctorK Mar 31,2014 2:43 pm || Up

        And I have no idea why this posted here instead of at the bottom of the thread.

        • Future Ed Mar 31,2014 2:45 pm || Up

          the rare DK right thread, wrong spot

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
  38. brian.only Mar 31,2014 1:29 pm

    Oof Ogando, always had a soft spot for him since he was an A’s draft pick and that 1st half he had a few years ago.
    But fuck Wash’, could ‘paddle ball’ a pitcher more than this poor guy? RP > SP > RP > SP > RP > SP.

  39. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 2:13 pm

    OK, this will all be blowing over and tine now, right? I’m now estimating a 3:15 lot arrival.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 2:16 pm || Up

      Seems like the worst is past on this side of the bay.

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
      • andeux Mar 31,2014 2:23 pm || Up

        Still coming down pretty hard here, but on radar it still looks like it will start to taper off in the next hour and be totally gone well before game time.
        The only question is whether they can get the field playable.

        TINSTAAFK
        • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 2:50 pm || Up

          Yep. Here’s hoping the drainage holds.

          One upside: might be less packed inside.

          "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
        • Soaker Mar 31,2014 2:55 pm || Up

          The turds and TP might float all the way out onto the field this time. “Looping foul ball on the right side, Barton with the headfirst dive…OH NO!!”

          What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
          • Englishmajor Apr 1,2014 4:52 pm || Up

            As it turned out, the fans would have been pleased to treat him to a special postgame dive in the trough.

    • 5Aces Mar 31,2014 3:13 pm || Up

      I don’t think th heavy stuff will com down for quite awhile. Just play on padre…

      Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it? -Steve McCatty
  40. Englishmajor Mar 31,2014 2:33 pm

    It’s 2:29 and I’m in the lot right under the A2 sign. Waiting to see if rain will let up a tiny bit so I can go find the bleacher/Oaklandish etc tailgate.they are doing directed parking but they’re not being total assholes about it…I see a couple of cars that have parked farther away from the pack.

  41. Englishmajor Mar 31,2014 2:34 pm

    I have soda pop and Cadbury’s Mini Eggs to contribute.

  42. Future Ed Mar 31,2014 3:13 pm

    Theo is sick. I have a text out to some friends. But there is a possibility of me having an extra ticket in 209. You would have to sit with Milo and I.

    sidawied at gmail dot com

    thanks

    I have $5. No I don\'t.
  43. ptbnl Mar 31,2014 3:31 pm

    The FSU tailgate party ‘n’ kegger is in row 12 by the A3 pole.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  44. Soaker Mar 31,2014 3:49 pm

    3:30 p.m. There’s your opening.

    What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
  45. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 3:50 pm

    On site. White canopy. Not raining. Wind not a problem. Neighbors blasting loud tunes. See y’all soon.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 4:01 pm || Up

      On my way in about 10-15.

      "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  46. nevermoor Mar 31,2014 4:12 pm

    Woo! Found the paper tix. I just cunningly hid them in my morning daze.

    "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
  47. FreeSeatUpgrade Mar 31,2014 4:21 pm

    OK, maybe it is raining some.

    "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Dial C for Concupiscence Mar 31,2014 4:34 pm || Up

      How’s it looking? I’m getting ready to leave soon

  48. colin Mar 31,2014 6:21 pm

    You all have a good time. I’ll be sitting here in New England, watching gameday.

  49. AV Mar 31,2014 10:34 pm

    i bet the keg is only half empty right now, and yet, at perfect temp…

    *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
    • andeux Mar 31,2014 11:22 pm || Up

      The keg was killed before the game.

      TINSTAAFK
      • AV Mar 31,2014 11:29 pm || Up

        [holds back sweet tears of joy]

        i’ve never been prouder of the home team. ever.

        *i’m* AV. alex vause. put this loon in psych before she hurts someone.
        • andeux Mar 31,2014 11:34 pm || Up

          It was a small crowd, but we stepped up.
          It helped that the beer was Awesome.

          TINSTAAFK
          • nevermoor Mar 31,2014 11:56 pm || Up

            Indeed. Very very good work.

            "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
            • brian.only Apr 1,2014 12:14 am || Up

              How did we miss each other?

              • nevermoor Apr 1,2014 4:23 pm || Up

                I got there late. Whoever got arrested in Montgomery station owes me an hour of tailgate time.

                "There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want"
                • Dial C for Concupiscence Apr 1,2014 11:34 pm || Up

                  And me a cup of ptbnl’s delicious beer

            • ptbnl Apr 1,2014 12:17 am || Up

              Aw shucks.

              Definitely a step up from the bottled stuff you tried.

              If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  50. ptbnl Apr 1,2014 8:51 am

    Thanks mightily FSU for pulling this off with such good grace in challenging conditions, and for being such an accommodating keg-chauffeur.

    If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Apr 1,2014 9:14 am || Up

      It was great fun, the rain added to the silliness. And your beer was fantastic.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Apr 1,2014 9:24 am || Up

        yes, thank you. for setting up, cooking, hauling and cleaning up.

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • brian.only Apr 1,2014 4:58 pm || Up

        What you both said! Looking forward to FK brew day!

  51. MikeV Apr 1,2014 9:18 am

    That was fun.

    Fuck directed parking, though.

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

    • Future Ed Apr 1,2014 9:22 am || Up

      What? but how else would half the parking lot remain empty?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
  52. witchy Apr 1,2014 3:06 pm

    my thanks to all of you for making yesterday as awesome as it could be.

  53. Englishmajor Apr 1,2014 4:52 pm

    Did anyone pick up my French horn kazoo?

    • witchy Apr 1,2014 5:00 pm || Up

      noooooooooooooooooooooo :( :( :(

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Apr 1,2014 5:13 pm || Up

      Yes, yes, I have it! Will have it for you when we next cross paths. I’m possible for Friday, likely for Sunday.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • witchy Apr 1,2014 5:21 pm || Up

        YES! you made my night. :D

      • Jennifer Apr 1,2014 5:35 pm || Up

        Thief!

        • witchy Apr 1,2014 5:36 pm || Up

          lol. G and i have been talking about that horn ALL. DAY.

        • FreeSeatUpgrade Apr 1,2014 5:59 pm || Up

          Women show up where I am and leave me their stuff. It’s a curse, really.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • Jennifer Apr 1,2014 6:04 pm || Up

            Is that what happened to my underwear last trip?

          • witchy Apr 1,2014 6:56 pm || Up

            sorry about leaving the carnitas. :(

            • FreeSeatUpgrade Apr 1,2014 11:02 pm || Up

              I ate it for lunch AND dinner today.

              "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
              • witchy Apr 2,2014 12:47 pm || Up

                good. i felt horribly irresponsible about that later.

            • DFA Apr 2,2014 12:21 pm || Up

              Last time a bag of my chicken magically ended up at Casa de Upgrade, so I hardly imagine that your carnitas were a problem.

              In play, run(s)! Talk dirty to me gamecast, talk dirty. - Nevermoor
          • elcroata Apr 1,2014 10:51 pm || Up

            Happens to me all the time:

            Because survival is insufficient
          • Dial C for Concupiscence Apr 1,2014 11:35 pm || Up

            So that explains all the VD

      • Englishmajor Apr 2,2014 10:50 pm || Up

        Excellent. I’m there for late innings Friday, definitely Sat and Sun.

  54. witchy Apr 4,2014 2:07 pm

    hope to see some of you at the tailgate this afternoon/evening!

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