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Post by Domi on Sept 27, 2007 10:48:45 GMT -5
We don't get together to watch the playoffs anymore, because (as was alluded to in another thread) we're all lazy, jaded assholes. So I'm not expecting much positive to come out of this thread, but it would be nice if the lot of you joined me for the Yankees road games. I'll be watching at:
Manitoba's 99 Ave. B (at 7th Street) New York, NY 10009
The reasons for this venue are fourfold:
1) They have HDTV. *Every bar and restaurant in this city has speant thousands of dollars on beautiful, big flat-screen televisions. And %99 of these bars, as a result of (I assume) a complete lack of knowledge about how high-definition works, still show a standard-definition picture, stretched into an incorrect and ugly aspect ratio. I'm not going to a bar where the picture will be less than pristine. (That Time Warner Cable still doesn't have TBSHD is a whole 'nother issue that will hopefully be resolved in time.)
2) The drinks are cheap. *There really isn't ever a reason to pay more than $5 for well drinks. Nor reason to ever go to a place that doesn't give buybacks.
3) The bar isn't populated by douchebags. *I don't need Joe Date Rapist trying to relive his glory days, singing along to Bon Jovi and spilling beer on me whilst I'm trying to enjoy some baseball.
4) Handsom Dick Manitoba is a huge Yankees fan. *Thus, I'd rather give him my money.
Hope to see you there.
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Post by 9 on Sept 27, 2007 10:51:41 GMT -5
"*I don't need Joe Date Rapist trying to relive his glory days, singing along to Bon Jovi and spilling beer on me whilst I'm trying to enjoy some baseball."
Bravo! Sig quote material! And why is it that these morons at bars spend thousands of dollars on TVs and don't use them to their full capabilities? Dead balls accurate, Domi.
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Post by nyyanksagain on Sept 27, 2007 10:52:16 GMT -5
1) They have HDTV. *Every bar and restaurant in this city has speant thousands of dollars on beautiful, big flat-screen televisions. And %99 of these bars, as a result of (I assume) a complete lack of knowledge about how high-definition works, still show a standard-definition picture, stretched into an incorrect and ugly aspect ratio. I'm not going to a bar where the picture will be less than pristine. (That Time Warner Cable still doesn't have TBSHD is a whole 'nother issue that will hopefully be resolved in time.) THATS AN INCREDIBLE FUCKING TIDBIT OF MINE
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Post by Jason Giambi on Sept 27, 2007 10:55:02 GMT -5
will you take Cho with you? he wants to be a hangers on
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Post by $heriff Tom on Sept 27, 2007 10:55:43 GMT -5
Here's my endorsement. If I was to watch the playoff games with the group anywhere, it would be this shindig.
As it stands, though, I'll be on the couch. Something about playoff games ending close to midnight and living in Long Island and not in the city near these bars that puts this stuff out of the question, but thanks for the invite!
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Post by Domi on Sept 27, 2007 10:57:14 GMT -5
Hangers-on (hanger-ons?) are welcome so long as they obey guideline 3. As for Ch0, I'd even buy him a beer. (Did I once read he didn't drink? An RC Cola, then.)
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Post by Chris on Sept 27, 2007 11:04:12 GMT -5
Coming up on my 4th Birthday (sober-date)! I'll take the RC...thanks Domi.
Love you too Giambi!
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Post by nyyanksagain on Sept 27, 2007 11:06:22 GMT -5
shit... coming up on my 5th day of being sober
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Post by Chris on Sept 27, 2007 11:09:08 GMT -5
Friend of Bill W?
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Post by Jason Giambi on Sept 27, 2007 11:21:41 GMT -5
shit... coming up on my 5th day of being sober Lol....... I'm a friend of ML
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Post by Chris on Sept 27, 2007 11:22:55 GMT -5
Malt Liquor?
Miller Light?
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Post by jwmcc on Sept 27, 2007 11:26:44 GMT -5
I was thinking about this venue as a possible road playoff spot. Great idea.
Only...
Domi's presence isn't even guarenteed for the first two road playoff games... Jw
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Post by Domi on Sept 27, 2007 11:33:27 GMT -5
Domi's presence isn't even guarenteed for the first two road playoff games... Jw Shhhhh... kayfabe. I will be at Game 2, but I'll be missing the middle innings. Game 1 depends on the schedule.
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Post by crazilyz on Sept 27, 2007 11:36:54 GMT -5
Excellent.
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 27, 2007 11:50:17 GMT -5
Wow. You plan an event and won't guarantee your presence? That's both revolting and kind of cool.
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Post by King98er on Sept 27, 2007 11:51:44 GMT -5
I thought it was going to be at Jeremy's Ale House?
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Post by $heriff Tom on Sept 27, 2007 11:55:35 GMT -5
Hey, Baloo, way to show up at the Ren Faire!
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Post by sancho231 on Sept 27, 2007 14:06:47 GMT -5
Manitoba's, huh i was just listing to some dictators last night. sounds good i've been thinkin bout checking out that joint never made it down there it being way the fuck down there but i'd be down to watch the games there. Handsome Dick is a big wrestling fan, i might be able to get him to throw on some classic NWA after the games
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Post by thecaptain15 on Sept 27, 2007 15:54:02 GMT -5
East Viillage..please.........Domi leave all the organizing of any events to Vinny...lol
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Post by elliejay21 on Sept 27, 2007 22:39:15 GMT -5
Since this event has been endorsed by three of the three people who might motivate me to cross a river to be in their presence, I shall make all efforts to get into the city... hopefully the disgusting alphabet city local will keep the gathering small!
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Post by jwmcc on Sept 27, 2007 22:55:10 GMT -5
It's all about next Friday night Game 2.
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Post by elliejay21 on Sept 27, 2007 23:54:02 GMT -5
It is unlikely I will be able to get to the village before 10:30 pm, so I'll probably have to DVR it and head home
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Post by yanksgooner on Sept 28, 2007 7:58:44 GMT -5
That might change as a result of this thread.
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Post by Domi on Sept 28, 2007 8:16:00 GMT -5
5) They have bubble hockey in the basement.
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Post by Chris on Sept 28, 2007 14:52:34 GMT -5
Handsome Dick references Verne Gagne on The Dictators...Go Girl Crazy
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Post by Domi on Sept 30, 2007 14:20:16 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I will not be in attendance at 'Tobas on Thursday as the Yankees kick off their postseason campaign. I hope you will all manage to carry on without me.
I will be in the house, as the kids say, for all other nighttime 2007 Yankees road playoff games.
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Post by jwmcc on Sept 30, 2007 15:55:55 GMT -5
*Thursday
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Post by Domi on Sept 30, 2007 15:57:55 GMT -5
Typo fixed.
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Post by elliejay21 on Sept 30, 2007 16:05:50 GMT -5
Not Tuesday, Domi, THURSDAY ... remember the "new and improved" MLB playoff schedule takes effect this year... games times have yet to be announced, but see below for the division series dates as announced on MLB.com
(Although, I am confused, because Michael Kay just said game 1 would be 8pm Tuesday on YES???)
Thursday the Yankees should be primetime for the east coast, but we could get the 4pm shaft because there's 2 NL games...
TBS has all the games, so I'm guessing that on Wed, the Arizona game will be primetime for the west, the Red Sox will get the 8pm EST and the lesser NL game will be at 4pm... Friday either the Yankees or the Red Sox get the 4pm shaft & I'm guessing that Sunday will be a 4pm start at the stadium, unless it is an elimination game, with Giants v Jets being at 1pm...
NLDS A Game 1 Wed., Oct. 3 TBS NLDS B Game 1 Wed., Oct. 3 TBS Angels at Red Sox Wed., Oct. 3 TBS NLDS A Game 2 Thurs., Oct. 4 TBS NLDS B Game 2 Thurs., Oct. 4 TBS Yankees at Indians Thurs., Oct. 4 TBS Yankees at Indians Fri., Oct. 5 TBS Angels at Red Sox Fri., Oct. 5 TBS NLDS A Game 3 Sat., Oct. 6 TBS NLDS B Game 3 Sat., Oct. 6 TBS Indians at Yankees Sun., Oct. 7 TBS/TNT Red Sox at Angels Sun., Oct. 7 TBS/TNT NLDS A Game 4 Sun., Oct. 7 TBS/TNT NLDS B Game 4 Sun., Oct. 7 TBS/TNT Indians at Yankees Mon., Oct. 8 TBS Red Sox at Angels Mon., Oct. 8 TBS NLDS A Game 5 Tues., Oct. 9 TBS NLDS B Game 5 Tues., Oct. 9 TBS Angels at Red Sox Wed., Oct. 10 TBS Yankees at Indians Wed., Oct. 10 TBS
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Post by MSBNYY on Sept 30, 2007 16:09:05 GMT -5
I hope it's not a 4pm start on Sunday or I have to miss a softball game. But that would figure, so expect it then.
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