Surviving Fenway

   Just treat Earl like this

When at Fenway:

1. Don't do the wave. You're all just sheep.
2. Don't you dare even hum so much as a bar of that wretched song. No fan actually likes that worthless piece of shit Neil Diamond. 
3. It is acceptable to sing Tessie and Dirty Water
4. If you have a voice left when you leave the game, you're doing it wrong. 

none what so ever....  ;)

Stop this shit Paps.  I'm tired.  Finish em.

It's useful for the weather in any case :)   Been a few years, so I can wear heels again.  Boston is supposed to get some rain dump and winds from Earl - weathermen say either tomorrow or Sat.  Cape and islands might get hit a bit harder

OK, let's get 3 outs & go home.

I'll be honest, I miss Eck in the booth. He was so un-filtered and honest. 

Thank you Jeemer.  Now go take a shower.

so kids in the boston area, my previously broken foot tells me we're getting rain tomorrow.  hopefully it won't completely screw up the weekend series.

true.  Remy is the color commentator for a reason.  Greatest DO moment ever for me was when Eck swore in the booth last year.  Don's face was priceless.

I think that was all Remy.  I think Don knew better than to start answering that question...

Yeah.  I would just get the hell out of his way if he were running to me.  Just give him the base.  As many as he wants.

Why is Baltimore considered "country"?  I can see playing that in Kansas City or something...

He definitely had some influence.  :)

Nice work Beltre. 

UGHH!! YES!! It's acceptable to me (though never encouraged) if the Sox are ahead.  If the home towne team is losing, you keep your ass in the seats, your eyes on the field and WATCH THE DAMN GAME.  We're not at some outdoor concert people, we're at a fucking baseball game.

Does Teets have to wait until its a one run game to pull him?  Jesus

My Fenway tip-sit in a short row or you will be getting up and down all night for people who have no idea that you take care  of your business BETWEEN innings not during them.

Oh my Pod. I love when they get like this. Hilarious.

Some of the things Jerry brings up to talk about. :-D

Wasn't a bad transfer deadline day for us.  ;)

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NOOOOO!

Oh yeah, and went I went in June (the first Manny game) we tried to go to Boston Beer Works and it was a mad house.  The bar across the street was vacant and it has a downstairs bar that apparently no one knows about (we were the only people there getting the bartender's undivided attention).  That was nice.

If you're coming from the north-ish, with 93 South in your direction plan, stay on it and just go to Sullivan square, and take the T in to Fenway.  Parking is cheap, and it's pretty easy getting to Fenway--Orange to Green.  When getting back to Sullivan square (or to any t stop for that matter), don't plan on your T train going back to North or wherever you got on.  Become Columbus and get creative getting home, the more creative you get, the less crowded it will be.  Whenever I go, me and my friends have a race to see who can get back to the car quickest...without arousing suspicion of security that is.  Its always fun.      

My "Fenway tip" is all about Gate E and the late release (FACE VALUE!) tickets.  I got behind the dugout for face value day of the first Manny appearance this year.  But I'm not really sure I want to share that secret...

We live about 3 hours away, western ma. We always stop at big papi's bar and grill on the way home for lunch, the next day. We have seen him there twice. The food is great, the place looks great and you never know who will be there !!!

Agreeance on the Harp/Guiness/SMITHWICK'S (my personal fave) stand.  I usually don't like "pre-poured" beers, but it does make the line move!

Next year sometime hopefully.  Maybe August, as that's when the wife's birthday is.

When are you going? I love Boston. 

Jimmy Fund could sell tickets to the smack down ;)

Definitely going to do the tour when I'm over there. 

Bizarro Baseball world.  Lester struggles, Dice K has a 1,2,3 inning. 

When you take your 89 year-old father-in-law to Fenway to sit in the Budweiser Roof deck, forewarn him that he cannot get his favorite beer at the game! 

Know that your first sight of the field as you walk out to the seats will always be a  breathtaking experience, no matter how many times you've been.  Enjoy it. 

Absolutely! My hubby took me to Fenway for my birthday three years ago. Even though I've been to many games (grew up going to The Stick to see the Giants), it was breathtaking and gave me chills.

Same with NESN.  I did see the important Towne Fair tire comercial though

Well done MLBtv, miss the HR. 

Evening all. :)

*has nothing to add to the Fenway thing due to being 3,000 miles away and never having visited Fenway*

It forgot to mention the insufferable, insufferable Yankee fans along with the rest of the vermin.  Tho I did enjoy the pic of Giuliani.

Have to agree. Reserve time for the tour. It's money well spent. 

You mom said you're not allowed to speak out of turn. Didn't you listen? No, wait, she was riding your face like bucking bull...... Couldn't hear her. 

Go on Fan Appreciation Day. You'll get to take pictures wiith the boys and maybe even hug one of them.

Seriously, Best Beer Stand is the Guinness and Harp one...best sausage vendor inside Fenway is directly across (conveniently) from said Beer stand.
Eat and drink before you sit down. Drink before you go to game...cheaper.
DO THE TOUR!!!

Best seats?  Free? Don't sit on the Monster unless you are on the front row and even then, you miss alot.
Bleachers are fun...lots of opportunities to meet folks who are there for first time or not.
Pavillon are nice too...Ive sat behind homeplate but it was fucking HOT. 
Ill take a camera every time cos I dont get to go to that many not living there.

Drink lots of water. Do NOT bring beach balls.
If you're really not into the game but just enjoying Fenway and the experience...take a break and go to the Yawkey Store during the game...less crowded sometimes.
Explore the concourses for all great photo opps with friends

Bizarre pic, but Tito doesn't look half bad.  Two tickets to the show please Mr. Francona.

As a nerd who keeps score at every game I never want to miss a pitch.  This and a small bladder create a challenge but one I have overcome.

My seats are in the grandstand on the 1st base line (section 15).  If you need to run to the men's room go up and around to the third base side bypassing the Home Plate restrooms.  Around section 27 there is a men's room that has SRO next to it so you can watch the game then at a break the rest room is ALWAYS deserted so you can take care of business and be back out.

If I duck into the room on a routine fly ball I can usually be back out without missing a pitch.

And Che-chi's sausages and kielbasa are top notch behind the Monster prior to the game.

i have never been that cold.  :-P

An exception to the #1 - pavilion club seats have nobody in front of you.  The end-times are on us if there is.

You know those signs at the zoo, that say "Please don't feed the animals?"  The same applies to any trash-talkers in the stands - regardless of which team they're rooting for.  Do not encourage them, do not feed them, do not acknowledge them.  They'll shut up much more quickly, allowing you to enjoy the game in peace without listening to an annoying, whiny jackass all game long.

If you get a beer at the park, get it on Yawkey before going in, the selection is better.  At least one beer can be of a higher quality than Bud or Miller light.

Take your hat off and pay attention during the National Anthem. 

PLEASE do not take out your cell phone unless absolutely necessary.  If you want to spend all game texting your buddies, don't come to the Park.

Stay til the end.  You have no idea what could happen.

Know that your first sight of the field as you walk out to the seats will always be a  breathtaking experience, no matter how many times you've been.  Enjoy it.

If you're a first timer, get there early.  Check out the statutes of Ted and the Teammates.  Admire the pennants.  Enjoy the carnival on Yawkey.  Have fun, take plenty of time to get to your seats and soak it all in - screw Disney, Fenway is the most magical place on Earth - drink it in.

Drive-by:  the ladies of SG already get a load of the Tito cheesecake?  http://lastangryfan.com/2010/09/terry-francona-wan...

Hilarious.

Still have friends who live in Cambridge along Mem Drive.  15 min walk most times, so not bad... unless it was a horrible game and I can't walk because I'm trashed

Save your Beer Money and Go to Crazy Doughs on Boylston Street before the game. You can get a $10 Pitcher of Sam or a $4 pitcher of PBR.
2. Avoid the Outfield Grandstands.
3. IMO Standing Room Only on the LEFT Field, 3rd Base Side is the way to do SRO.

1) NEVER get front row seats unless they are on the field.  You'll wind up with people standing in front of you all night.
2) If you can't stand listening to inane babble all night, don't get last row seats in the grandstand either.  The standing room only crowd (college age kids) talk all night and don't pay attention to the game.
3) If you want ANY kind of food, get your ass up and go to a vendor, it's fresher and better.
4) On a hot day, go to the big concourse and get either a giant cup of grapes or fresh pineapple.  You'll be glad you did.
5) When sitting in the bleachers, bring a pin so you can pop all the damn beach balls after they ping you in the head.
6) Talk to Rich, he is the man when it comes to parking.
7) Don't bring a camera unless you find out Kelly is not going to the game.
8) In fact, don't bring a big bag of crap.  Ticket and wallet are all you need.
9) And don't leave before the game is over.  That's just rude!

Always be polite & say "Excuse me.  Pardon me.  Get the fuck outta my way."