OT: Who is going to the National:

earlywynnfan · #1 06-18-2014, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runscott

Lots of reasons to go anyway:

Indians are in town all 5 days
All of the hotels have bars
We will be in the bars
Re-vamped area next to the burning river is really cool
The dealers will all be there, so apparently there will be less competition from fellow collectors
Board members who you have never met will be there
There will be at least 6 people there who represent 5 forum grudges, so you can either see happy new friendships or old guys punching each other
free autographs from sports figures you have never heard of

(edited to add 5th grudge I had forgotten about)

You know, as one of those grudges, I'm really angry about this post. How do you know I'm old?? Sure, I'm at the far end of middle age, and I have the back of an 80-year old, and I take way too many bathroom breaks through the night, and I can't stand the music these kids listen to these days, and...

Disregard. I'm old.
Since I never could take a punch anyways, I'm just going to plan on being part of a happy new friendship.

Ken

PS: The river burned 40 years ago, so those jokes are passe. We are a new, improved Cleveland. Please keep all jokes fresh. Suggestions: the Browns, the Cavs, Manziel, midges, or the Cleveland Public School System. (OK, that last one has also been a joke for 40 years.)

kailes2872 · #2 06-18-2014, 08:24 PM

This post prompted me to get my hotel locked up (coming from North of Pittsburgh). The Residence Inn and Marriott were sold out and I wanted to use points, so I am staying at the Courtyard Cleveland Airport North - 24901 Country Club Boulevard, North Olmstead.

Me and my two sons will be checking in Friday, hitting the show, going back at it all day on Saturday and then making the late night trek back to Cranberry.

If anyone is staying at the same hotel, let me know.

Kevin

Runscott · #3 06-18-2014, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by earlywynnfan

You know, as one of those grudges, I'm really angry about this post. How do you know I'm old?? Sure, I'm at the far end of middle age, and I have the back of an 80-year old, and I take way too many bathroom breaks through the night, and I can't stand the music these kids listen to these days, and...

Disregard. I'm old.
Since I never could take a punch anyways, I'm just going to plan on being part of a happy new friendship.

Ken

PS: The river burned 40 years ago, so those jokes are passe. We are a new, improved Cleveland. Please keep all jokes fresh. Suggestions: the Browns, the Cavs, Manziel, midges, or the Cleveland Public School System. (OK, that last one has also been a joke for 40 years.)

Thanks, Ken - I look forward to meeting you. I wasn't actually poking fun at the burning river thing - I just couldn't remember what that area was called. When I first visited Cleveland (to see a ballgame at the old gigantic stadium), they had fixed up that new area and there were still a lot of references to the river.

Manziel could very well be the new Cleveland joke, but since I went to the same school he did, whatever he does to embarrass Cleveland will further embarrass myself and Texas A&M as well.

Blunder19 · #4 06-18-2014, 09:23 PM

I will be there running around with Chris looking for T206 rare backs and errors

polakoff · #5 06-18-2014, 09:45 PM

After getting a few PMs encouraging me to go to my first national, I'll try to make it work. Going to talk to some nearby folks about ride/hotel sharing. I can't really do it by myself (the trip from Raleigh is a tad bit far...I'll fall asleep at the wheel).

Any suggestions? Should I avoid staying far away despite cheaper rates? What are the best days to go if I can't do all 5?

pcoz · #6 06-19-2014, 06:37 AM

I'll be going for just my second time. Not sure which days, but looking forward to meeting some new friends from the board!

earlywynnfan · #7 06-19-2014, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Runscott

Thanks, Ken - I look forward to meeting you. I wasn't actually poking fun at the burning river thing - I just couldn't remember what that area was called. When I first visited Cleveland (to see a ballgame at the old gigantic stadium), they had fixed up that new area and there were still a lot of references to the river.

Manziel could very well be the new Cleveland joke, but since I went to the same school he did, whatever he does to embarrass Cleveland will further embarrass myself and Texas A&M as well.

That'd be the flats, but it's not what it was, it's being completely redeveloped now. Probably the best area to hang out or have drinks would be west 4th, just a couple blocks over from the Indians' stadium.

ZachS · #8 06-19-2014, 08:37 AM

I wish I could make it but I have a family vacation coming up the week before. I couldn't justify spending more money and missing more work. Maybe next year...

AddieJoss · #9 06-20-2014, 07:52 AM

I'll be there Thursday through Sunday. Should be a good time.

Exhibitman · #10 06-20-2014, 08:03 AM

Thanks guy I am sure I will take you up on your offers at some point.

Andy Sandler · #11 06-20-2014, 03:55 PM

I cannot wait! Since 1980 I have only missed less than a hand-full of Nationals! I look forward to seeing everyone!
Regards, Andy Sandler (845) 331-8610 andy@allsportsauctions.com

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