I found where many copies are being sold. I believe these will be a collector's items. So, I am willing to do what I did for Sports Illustrated Dallas Braden magazines, namely purchase them and get reimbursement from NRAFers for the cost of the magazine and shipping costs. The cost of the magazine is $4.99. I know it is a bit much, but foks,come on, it's Brad Pitt in an Oakland A's cap and an extended story inside.

So, if  you are interested, I need to know as soon a spossible. I will likely pick some up before work tomorrow. So, with the cost of the magazine, the envelope and postage , I say about $9 approximately.no, actually $10 as the postage will be by weight. Anyway, let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

Hey, I got mine, so I am all good.

So I have two free field level tickets to the July 3, A's vs Diamondbacks game to the writer whose limerick is voted the best by AN voters. The limerick must reference in some fashion to Rich Harden, baseball and biology. This contest is  for ANers,  i.e. anyone who wants to participate. The contest will begin now and will end at midnight on June 30th. I will leave the tickets at Will Call. So voters just chime in your votes.You can vote for yourself.

1. submit a limerick and then vote

2.or  just vote

You vote by writing which one you like best. Obviously the ones who submit earliest will likely get the most votes..

So, I will start....of course you don't vote for me. 

As the A's hurler threw out the ball

99 miles per hour, the call

The crowd yelled "Beg Your pardon!!!"

Can that be Rich Harden,

In  a healthy, muscular body so small?

A's/Diamondback game on 7/3/11. I need it to include Rich Harden, a baseball and biology.Let me explain. Way back in March or April we had those monsoons  where  there were massive rain delays. I didn't go. Call me a punk.

Thus, my two tickets are redeemable for select games at face value for the Sunday games and some Wednesdays and Friday games. I'm not gonna redeem those tickets on a $2 Wednesday for Family Friday night discounts.

Thus, the conumdrum. None of my friends want to go. I already have my ticket, so I have these tickets to use as a prize in a contest to be named later. I don't want to make it too easy and just give the tickets away. That would be too boring.

Soooo, help me to create a contest with the aforementioned factors,1. Rich Harden 2. a baseball 3. biology.

Please nothing mean-spirited ( although that may be the biggest challenge and thus prizeworthy). I want to hold the contest and declare a winner by 7/1/11,

So waddayagot?

First Pitch in December, Then they take away My Honest to Goodness Fanfest of Yore, Then they take away my Rajai Davis, Now they take away my Saturday afternoons.

Dagnabit, I look forward to my Saturday afternoons in the park. I live for those. Now, the majority of games are night games? Sundays don't count as it requires a delicate church balancing act.

Saturday was  my day to spend all daggone day there from batting practice to the end of the game  and then if possible head out to hang out with Chris Townsend at the Holiday Inn.

So, now we have shivering cold nights in April. Now don't go all Pollyanna and play the glad game because there are some Saturday games sprinkled in...

Too many ccccchanges.

Showtime announced that it will do a reality series on the Gnats. They feel that they have the personalities needed and who will be embraced by the world..

Gahhh!!! And to add to our misery, while the Gnats are having a full blown Fan Fest in their park for free,we will

have the stroll through the parking lot fanfest same as last year right before the last exhibition game in which we

play, guess who, the Gnats.  As if the Gants fans weren't insufferable enough. Strike that, As if the SF media wasn't

insufferable enough. My  game ticket is already available for whomsoever  (A's fan)wants it.

Did anyone go to the parking lot fest last year? How was it? I was so disgusted when I spoke with the A's office, I just could not bring myself to ask for details

.

Talk about Armegeddon! Giants win the WS,Joe Morgan gets  fired..What can we hope for next? Bud Selig resigning? Jeter hitting the free agent market?

This was reporteded on ESPN but I'm not savvy enough to post a link, so hopefully someone will do thefavor.

Yippee, no more self-assurred arrogant broadcaster messing up my Sunday night baseball games!!!!!

I wonder who they will hire to replace him. I love Chris Singleton, but I don't think that's gonna happen.

I have a season ticket plan  for the Golden State Warriors but can't go to all of the games. Since my ticket  plan (all home games)  is paid for already, I'm not interested in trying to get money for my tickets. Plus, it is only ONE, get it, ONE seat and those are difficult to sell anyway. My seat is in Section  120 Row 16, as in 16 rows from the floor.

Anyone who gets a ticket from me will have to accept an e-mail as I'm not schlepping  over to Will Call. The first game I cannot make is Monday,  October 18th against the Portland Trailblazers.

Most Friday games, I may have  scheduling conflicts with. But, if I know in advance who may interested in ONE ticket, I can just go down my list

Anyone who responds and  asks for two tickets to the same game as if I have two  tickets to give away is instantly and permanently eliminated.

Anyone who asks for the seat number of said free ticket is also instantly and permanently eliminated.

SF Giants and 49er fans are automatically disqualified. And don't try to do a fast one as I have a nose for whiner and gnat fans.

FYI. I  usually know well in advance or sometimes as late as the morning of.... i.e. I wake up and it's raining.

So let me know if you are seriously interested. Anynoe who accepts a ticket and fails to go will be severely beaten with a wet spaghetti at my first opportunity, as I HATE wasted tickets. I can find out if my ticket was used on the website. 

I hope this is clear  enough.

Jeannifer

My personal friends cannot come to this event. Thus, I have 3 tickets available if you want to be my guest.

This is for the annual Sasonticket holder party which will be 9/11 /10. The doors will open at 1:00 and the party will end at 4:05. Last year was a lot of fun, plenty of food and leftover Giveaway swag amongst other things.

You don't have to hang out with me or take a pix with me, if you don't want to, juts be wiling to use the ticket. it is best for us to meet at the registration table.

The tickets are free.

From the website.

Registration for the September 11 private party is closed. If you previously registered, the following event details will help make this unique experience enjoyable for everyone. You should have already received this information in an email on August 31. The A's are unable to accept any late registrations due to the high response of RSVPs and limited space inside the Eastside Club.

On Saturday, September 11, visit the registration table located outside the Eastside Club, where the BART walkway meets the Coliseum, adjacent to Gates LL and MM. All guests should check in at the registration table to receive a wristband that will provide access to the pregame private party. On each wristband will be a number that will be used during the raffle prize drawings. The registration table will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. The Season Ticket Holder will check in and receive all of the wristbands for the entire RSVP group.

Have your September 11 game ticket in hand in order to enter the Eastside Club. Entrance to the private party will begin at 1:00 p.m. Once you enter the Eastside Club you will have your photo taken, which will appear on your 2011 Opening Day season ticket. Your entire group will be featured in the photo on your season ticket so don't forget to wear your favorite A's gear. This functional keepsake will launch another terrific season of A's baseball. Please have your Season Ticket Holder account name and account number with you for the photo.

A's legends Dave Stewart and Vida Blue will be on hand as part of the festivities. Other highlights include Q&A sessions with current A's players, photo opportunities with World Series trophies, a children's area with Stomper, and a karaoke DJ for singing and dancing. Don't forget to check your wristband as raffle numbers will be pulled throughout the event for guests to win terrific prizes. Soft drinks, water and light food will be provided. The party will conclude at 4:05 p.m. as the gates officially open for the game vs. the Boston Red Sox.

You will also have a chance to visit with A's Ticket Services Representatives inside the event. You can place a deposit on your 2011 season tickets or request seat relocation for next year. Place a $200 deposit toward next season at the private party and receive a $50 gift card good toward A's merchandise.

We look forward to visiting with you on Saturday, September 11.

FAQs

1. Are Saturday, September 11 game tickets required to attend the Season Ticket Holder private party?

Yes, your game ticket will be scanned at the doors to the Eastside Club upon entry to the private party.

2. Can I pre-purchase September 11 game tickets?

Yes, we encourage you to pre-purchase tickets to the game, so that you may enter the party with ease.

3. What if I pre-purchase and have the tickets held at Will Call?

Game tickets held at Will Call can be picked up starting at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. Will Call is on the Westside of the stadium, the opposite side from the party in the Eastside Club. We encourage you to acquire your tickets in advance.

4. Can I purchase game tickets on September 11?

Yes, a ticket window will be open near the Eastside Club entrance.

5. Will I be able to leave the private party once I enter?

No, once entered you must stay inside the ballpark for the remainder of the event and game. If you decide to leave, there is no re-entry to the private party. At the 4:05 p.m. private party conclusion, guests will be allowed exit of the Eastside Club directly into the ballpark. As always, during the pregame and baseball game, there is no ballpark re-entry with the previously scanned game ticket. Please also keep in mind that the Coliseum is a non-smoking facility.

6. Some of my party is coming separate from me. Can I leave wristbands for them to pick up?

No, you must provide your group with the wristbands you pick up. All groups are encouraged to arrive together and enter the party together.

7. Will food and beverages be served?

Yes, soft drinks and water along with hot dogs and other snacks will be available at no charge. Veggie hot dogs are available upon request. Limited alcohol selections will be available at a fee.

8. What can I bring into the Eastside Club?

A. Standard ballpark carry-in items will pertain to the private party. Click here for carry-in item information »

9. Can I show up at the event without RSVPing or bringing more guests than I previously confirmed?

No, due to the high response of RSVPs and limited space inside the Eastside Club, we will not be able to issue additional wrist bands on the day of the event. We appreciate your understanding and pre-registration.

10. Will all Opening Night Season Tickets have the image of the corresponding account holder's photo?

Most accounts are eligible. Season Ticket accounts must take a photo at the private party with correctly supplied account information. Accounts must renew their Season Tickets by the renewal deadline. Accounts must purchase a Set Game Plan (Grand Slam, On Deck, Sac Fly, Hit & run) or 22-Game Fielder's Choice plan. Opening Night must be selected as part of the Season Ticket plan.

Since, it is an offday, I'll write a narrative. This stuff only happens to me.
Once upon a time  an absent-minded season ticket  holder blew off an awesome AN tailgate expereince in order to lead 25 brand new A's fans Pied Piper style to  the Fireworks game. The absentminded part came into play as upon her arrival to her seat she realized she had misplaced her cell  phone. She spent the rest of the game, the night and the following morning trying to figure out where she had left it, to no avail.

So, despite not planning on attending Sunday's game, she procured a cheap ticket just to get a bbq set & was going to send her brother to get  the set.

However she decided to check the parking lot  on Sunday where she  had parked & not finding it, approached one of the bike security dudes who openly laughed at her when she asked the likelihood of someone turning her cell phone in.

While she was deciding whether to unlease a torrent of expletives on said bike dude ( utltimately deciding that would be so inappropriate and Un-Christian like) a very agitated man walked up complaining that he had two game tickets that he could not give away. Bike dude told him he could not sell them. Me being the opportunist that I am , yelped,"I'll  take them" epecially since they were in section120 row 29. Being that I was there alone, I used them to obtain two extra bbq kits ( once again being one of eleven children and programmed from birth to think of others)  

Meanwhile, the Security Office did not have my cell phone, so I decided to check my seat from Saturday's game. Nope, no cell phone.

As I was walking back to the exit, a somewhat tipsy? high? dude asked for my ticket stating he wanted to keep it as a souvenir. I said sure, and in return he gave me HIS bbq set. It wasn't until after he vanished, that I realized he probably was a scalper and wanted to sell the dead ticket. I searched for him in vain and only hoped that no one got fleeced.

So here I am with three extra sets. And by the way, my cell phone was in the exact same spot where I picked up some of the kids Saturday at 4:30. On the curb right where I had parked, next to my church. Boy am I glad I didn't unleash the expletives. 

So who wants ? MikeV for your BigAss grill? Lynn? Bueller, anyone, anyone? Nico for your AN bbq at your home?

Disclaimer, I'm unwilling to mail them.

Jeannifer

Good Move Billy Beane & David Forst. You've been owing us ladies big time. Consider the your debt cleared.Keep upthe good work.
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They are $5.00 apice but I will include the price of tax and postage when I find out the amount. I would prefer to give priority to NRAFers as those in the Bay area have more options to pick them up.

There is a  good supply at the 24 hour newstand at 1310 Broadway, Oakland and  called Delauro's.

So,  make your requests known.

Hope everyone can get one who wants one. I plan to mail them out in one fell swoop late next week.  JeanniferK@sbcglobal.net

I'm really interested in hearing the stories from those who were there as well as others who heard it on the radio or watched on television.

Okay, so I even though I had a ticket, I decided to go to church. Since, it was Mother's Day there was a longer service with many presentations. So, when I left church it was the bottom of the 5th. II decided that since the game was well  in hand, I wasn't going to go for 3 1/2 innings. So   I went to the bakery to get a slice of red velvet cake. When I came out of the bakery, Ken Korach said that Dallas had retired the last 18 batters. So the lightbulb went off in my head and I'm like, he must be pitching a non-no.

I decided to listen to the radio as I drove to the ballpark and if the no-no was broken up, I would turn around and go home. I got to the park at the bottom of the 7th and begged my way in for free. The attendant didn't seem to understand the   importance what was going on and waived me in. ( I had decided I would turn my ticket in for another game). I didn't realize until after the game that it was a perfecto.

The ballpark was electric, it was like we were all on the field with him. I'm kiinda glad I came in at the end as I don't think my nerves could have taken it. Oh and I am definitely keeping my ticket.

I was shocked that there were A's fan leaving the ballpark at the bottom of the 7th. 

This was so much better than game 20 in my opinion.

Any other stories , please?