Baseball Down South

by princessminako on Jun 10, 2010 10:45 PM PDT

I love baseball. Some months I love it more than hockey. And I have been blessed/cursed to be a Giants fan my whole life. Amazingly, despite having been to almost 2/3 of the baseball parks, I have never seen a game at Dodgers stadium. But really, I have no reason to ever go there unless the Giants are playing. Which they are in mid-July. And I decided to make a mini-baseball trip of it and am dragging Gray along. The plan is as follows:

Saturday July 17th Arizona at San Diego

Sunday July 18th Seattle at Anaheim

Monday July 19th San Francisco at LA

If anyone has advice on things not to miss at these parks, I'd love to hear it (I've been to San Diego and Anaheim, but it's been a while) Also if anyone is interested in going to these games, I haven't bought tickets and could be talked into getting a few more.

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easy answer dodger dogs in la..and when your in anaheim….bow down, worship and pay respects to most awesom-ess hockey team of all time…just a walking distance from the Big A…in seattle be pissed off you ever considered going to seattle for anything

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 10, 2010 10:51 PM PDT reply actions

We’re not going to Seattle. We’re just seeing them play in Anaheim.

And I believe that the phrase “no chance in hell” isn’t strong enough when discussing the chances of us going to the Pond.

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Scared of banners, eh? :)

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by Earl Sleek on Jun 11, 2010 7:28 AM PDT up reply actions

She’s lucky she’s getting me back in Angel Stadium. I have no fond memories of my one and only trip to that ballpark.

I guess the thunderstorm that hid mid game was cool. The rest sucked.

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by CTGray on Jun 11, 2010 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Can’t be helped: thunderstix always brings the thunderstorm. Or something.

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by Earl Sleek on Jun 11, 2010 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Those thundersticks can suck it. That and that damn monkey.

by CTGray on Jun 11, 2010 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions

GO Angels!

Amo la manera una haba y el burrito del queso siente alrededor de mi pene.

by tu madre on Jun 11, 2010 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions

The biggest issue I had at that Angels game was that people would not sit the hell down. Seriously people, if you’re walking up and down the aisles during at bats, it makes it difficult for those of us who want to watch the game to see.

/grumbles about lame fans

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions

One caveat

When you go to get your Dodger Dog, make sure you’re getting a grilled Dodger Dog! If you don’t look for the grilled variety, you might end up buying a steamed/boiled imposter which is nearly not as divine.

Remember that they don’t let you tail gate in the parking lot. If you want an awesome place to eat that is close by Dodger Stadium, do yourself a favor and visit Philippe’s in Chinatown, which is the birthplace of the French Dip Sandwich.

And, most importantly, bring lots of kleenex and a pair of dark sunglasses for your walk out of the stadium to your car. You will undoubtedly be in tears after the Dodgers beat the Giants 13-0, and you wouldn’t want all the Dodger fans to notice your uncontrollable sobbing.

and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 11, 2010 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

I’ve been conditioned to be numb to Giants losses after all these years. And I’m a pretty good opposing fan in other teams houses. That being said, I won’t sit back and let people talk trash to me. I won’t start it but I sure as hell will rise to the occasion if challenged. I’m really looking forward to that game.

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

OH! Philippe's!

Thank you, I have been trying to remember the name of that place for several years now. Went there went I used to work in Burbank. That hot mustard is unreal.

by CTGray on Jun 12, 2010 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Dodger dogs suck:)

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by MadBum on Jun 11, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh shit, what time is the Sunday game? I haven’t been to the Angels in forever. Do I have to pretend to care about the game at all?

"Ridin’ The Meat Train & Dreaming of Jack’s Johnson All Summer Long!"
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by Earl Sleek on Jun 10, 2010 11:40 PM PDT reply actions

Keep an eye on the scoreboard at least. Once the 7th inning comes around they stop serving alcohol. Just root for someone to win before it goes to extra innings otherwise you’ll know what it was like to watch baseball in the prohibition-era.

"The Big Pavelski" sounds like something you'd name your cock.

by brokenyard on Jun 11, 2010 1:23 AM PDT up reply actions

1.35. And no you don’t have to pretend to care. You just have to not make fun of me when I’m keeping score. The plus side is you can prolly talk BSG with Gray.

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions

OK, I’m in — how do I get a Sunday ticket again?

"Ridin’ The Meat Train & Dreaming of Jack’s Johnson All Summer Long!"
http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Jun 11, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions

I’ll make sure I get one for you when I figure out how many people are coming and you can pay me back.

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Petco park is new, clean, and very, very nice.
Its smack dab in the middle of downtown SD, so the parking sucks (park in the Hilton parking garage). If your looking for some nightlife after the game, there are bars and clubs everywhere.

Amo la manera una haba y el burrito del queso siente alrededor de mi pene.

by tu madre on Jun 11, 2010 7:16 AM PDT reply actions

I was there 3 or so year ago

We went to see the Giants play down there (which incidentally is when I “caught” my first ever foul ball at a game). I just don’t remember spending a lot of time wandering around the stadium.

Nightlife will be a little iffy since we need to be in Anaheim in time for an afternoon game the next day, but if there’s a good place we have to visit, I’m sure we can find some time.

by princessminako on Jun 11, 2010 7:25 AM PDT up reply actions

Hilton parking garage is good, but the large garage underneath the convention center works well, too. If you’re looking for cheap eats close to Petco Park, I recommend Lolita’s Taco Shop at the end of 10th Ave and Park. Get the 2 in 1 burrito – it’s two rolled tacos and carne asada, cheese and guac rolled up into a burrito. Bomb.com.

If you’re getting food inside Petco Park, my favorite grub is at the Randy Jones BBQ stand located in the food court right behind home plate.

and on the 93rd postseason of the National Hockey League, the Slovakian-hockeygod Zeus commanded from high atop Mount Figueroa..."RELEASE THE MEAT TRAIN!" And it was good.

by DodgerBlueBalls on Jun 11, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

If anyone has advice on things not to miss at these parks

Dodger Stadium: Dodger dogs, the view, Vin Scully. Go walk by the left field pavilion if you want to get yelled at by ~~Spade~~ a bunch of drunk Mexicans.

Angel Stadium: There are a ton of hot chicks at Angel games. It’s pretty awesome. The only problem is that none of them actually watch the game so you’ll have to miss it too. Oh right, girl… umm, hope you like guys in flat-brimmed hats?

Petco: The fan. His name’s Steve, he sits along the 1st base line. Say hi, he’s really nice.

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by RudyKelly on Jun 11, 2010 2:52 PM PDT reply actions

I lol'd at the Padres one

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by MadBum on Jun 11, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Dodger Stadium: Dodger dogs, the view, Vin Scully. Go walk by the left field pavilion if you want to get yelled at by Spade a bunch of drunk Mexicans.

my people!!!

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jun 14, 2010 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Hey Mina

You know, Angel’s Stadium is only a short drive away from Art Supply Warehouse! Just saying! You can just drop me off there pregame and I’ll be fine until you get back.

by CTGray on Jun 12, 2010 9:17 AM PDT reply actions

Ummmm.....no

Not saying no to art supplies, but you’re in this trip for the whole thing. I need your help mocking the Angles fans.

by princessminako on Jun 12, 2010 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions

It was worth a shot

by CTGray on Jun 12, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions

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