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Blazersedge Night Planning

Now that the official schedule is out, we need to do some thinking.

We'd love to do another Blazersedge Night at the Garden this year.  Actually we're planning on two events I think, one actually at a game and one at a restaurant or sports bar after a game on some other date. 

For the actual night at the game in the Garden the Blazers want us to select a date early this year.  Actually we don't even really get to select a firm date.  We have to give them a list of possibilities and they assign us one.

Because of that we're soliciting opinions on the games you'd like to see.  Here's how it works:

--The schedule is here.  Remember, geniuses, it has to be a home game.  (Unless, of course, we have very active imaginations.)

--We'd like ONLY people who think they have a reasonable chance of attending a Blazersedge Night to vote.  That means if you already have your season tickets and can't sit with us, please don't vote.  If you're out of town and will never make it to Portland for a game, please don't vote.  If you think it's a great idea but you know in your heart of hearts that you're not going, please don't vote.  This is for people who want to come and will come!

--We'd like you to list your top three choices, in order.  ONLY three choices, please.  Make it easy for us to read and account for these votes!

--Reminder, this is NOT for the sportsbar/restaurant night after the game...JUST for the ACTUAL night all of us are sitting together in the Rose Garden.  Don't bother to vote for the sportsbar/restaurant night now, as a lot of that will depend on the game we get here.

Thanks for helping us!

--Dave (blazersub@yahoo.com)

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This is when being in P-town one week a year is tough.

(However, I’ve put all Active Roster Trail Blazers on the guest list for my show at the Doug Fir Thursday. I said ACTIVE roster, Brian Grant. Sorry, pony up.)

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by Y5k on Aug 6, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you really playing the doug fir?

I’d be interested in that show.

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881

by BlazerFan1 on Aug 6, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fri April 10th vs the L*kers
Come on is there a better time to see us whoop them then comin down to the last week of the season.

Sat Jan 24th vs The Wizards. I have a love hate relationship with Hibachi, so id really love to see him and at the same time love to see him get throttled again for his mouth.

Fri Dec 12th vs The LAC New look team the beard and once again as you might see here i am coming from Corvallis and would like to do a weekend game so i am not getting back super late on a work night.

by shteveo on Aug 6, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Not a vote, but a question

I’m out of town, so I won’t vote. However, if the selected date works for my schedule, would my wife and I still be able to attend the event?

If you let them make you, they'll make you into paper mache.
At a distance you're strong until the wind comes, then you'll crumble and blow away.
- Incubus

by ZooooomByU on Aug 6, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm guessing that's a big 10-4

Rule #1 of nitpicking is to get it right.

by douglast on Aug 6, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course!

It’s not an exclusive event at all. The only reason I mentioned out-of-towners is to avoid having 64 people from New Jersey vote on a game that they’re not coming to anyway.

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Dave?

Is there some sort of group ticket purchas deal worked out with the Blazers? I would really be intrested in going with the Edgers! Please let me know.

Thanks,

Blazers NBA champs 2010-2011!

by The Earl of Dunk on Aug 6, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Laker home game

hardest ticket to get, but could be a great contest Friday April 10th. It will be worth the wait.

by usmcr3049 on Aug 6, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Like Nice n' Smooth,

“I’m Down For Whatever…”

Ball Don't Lie

by bothteamsplayedhard on Aug 6, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

two votes:

No matter what, number 1 choice, for obvious reasons, is:
February 11 – The not-Sonics first visit to Portland.

After that, it depends on what you are looking for time-wise:
If you want to do it early in the season, like last year, then:
11/28 New Orleans
12/18 Phoenix
11/19 Chicago

If you are looking later, like during a playoff push, then:
4/15 Denver
4/10 L*kers
3/26 Phoenix

Rule #1 of nitpicking is to get it right.

by douglast on Aug 6, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed

It should be a ThunderSonics (you know like a SuperSonic) game, but tix may be hard to get

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 6, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is funny

Half the BE seems to think we should all boycott the Not-the-Sonics games, while the other half thinks they’re must see.

by Section323 on Aug 6, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Halloween against San Antonio.

Ticket will probably be a bugger though.

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 6, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

That would work too

as I’m going to try to get tickets. Probably tough though.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 6, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure, what kind?

I could bring a green one, one that has the husk off, or a dried out one. The dried out kind are sometimes used as postcards.

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 6, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agriculture check in Hawaii took my coconut...

They were also surprisingly upset with the small family of badgers I brought in my suitcase. How was I supposed to know they didn’t have those in Hawaii????

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

that is pretty funny

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 6, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want a pineapple

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 6, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm growing one on my lanai

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 7, 2008 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

The west side of Lanai is where I saw a pod of Spinner dolphins...

There is no doubt in my mind that watching that pod of 300-400 dolphins was probably the coolest wildlife experience of my life. They swam not 4 or 5 feet from the side of our boat/raft and it was amazing to watch them jump and spin not 30 or 40 feet away from my dropped jaw. Our “Captain” said they were the most playful creatures in the ocean…. I concur, what a sight!!!!

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 7, 2008 1:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

They're also the tastiest creatures in the ocean.

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 7, 2008 4:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Not going to vote

though if tickets are for a game for which I do not have tickets I will no doubt be there! (Have no idea yet which games are in my half season.)

"We, as Blazer fans, are perhaps the luckiest fans in the league."-Idog1976, July 19.

by jorga on Aug 6, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

yep

hard for me (half season tix holder) to vote on a game, because at this point I only know which home games vs. Eastern teams I have.

There is probably no more terrible instance of enlightenment than the one in which you discover your father is a man — with human flesh.
Paul Muad'Dib - Dune (Frank Herbert)

My Translation: My Dad is a dude just like me, and my sons are dudes like me also. I love that. I've got you covered bro... much love.

by johnv59 on Aug 6, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

A little tough for me now

To choose as I don’t know what my schedule will be for next semester.

I do know, however, that I can do Friday/Saturday/Sunday at any time.

A few notables:

October
Fri 31 vs San Antonio

November
Sat 08 vs Minnesota
Fri 28 vs New Orleans

December
Sat 27 vs Toronto

January
Fri 02 vs New Orleans

by damir on Aug 6, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Agree

It seems like we’ve got a few voters for Saturday, December 27th, vs. Toronto. I could probably make that.

All in all though, don’t mold the schedule too much around me. My plans and schedule are usually flexible and always changing.

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 6, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously, I'm taking online college courses, so I'll mold my schedule.

Don’t count the Dec. 27th as a vote for me if you don’t want to Dave…I could probably make like 50% of the games at least.

Anyway, when we get all the data compiled, maybe you could do like a poll between the top 2 or 3 candidates? Anyway…looking forward to the game already.

Krikey! Kiteboarding is Kewl!

by prezofdeath on Aug 6, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't care about the game

Just want it to be a Saturday night.
Friday night is a second choice and we can cut out from work early.

Will be flying in.

Best Dates:
November
Fri 28 vs New Orleans
December
Sat 27 vs Toronto

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 6, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

the first laker home game

Leaders build cultures that create self-esteem, generate and sustain trust, elevate the dignity of work , create community and foster open communication, and finally encourage growth and learning.

-Warren Bennis USC Professor

That was a very hard winter,
and it was just like one long night,
with me lying awake, waiting and waiting and waiting
for daybreak.
- Black Elk
1881

by BlazerFan1 on Aug 6, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

So..

couldn’t we put this off until those with half- and quarter-season tickets get their schedules? I’d like to vote, but your rules prevent me from doing so until I get the list of games I’m getting. There must be others in my boat as well, right?

That said, the OKC Whatchamacallits would be the experience of the year, all things being equal.

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 6, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Quarter-season tickets

Are sold out. Only the Cleveland pack is left.

by damir on Aug 6, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops

Correction! The 200-level quarter season package is sold out.

With over 70% of our Quarter Season inventory already sold, there is a possibility that there won’t be any 6 game packages available.

by damir on Aug 6, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I'm saying..

that the quarter-season pack I’ve already purchased is TBA on all games but the one I signed up for (Celtics, Cavs, Lakers, etc.).

Therefore, I’m not going to suggest a particular night until I know I’m not already going with my yet-to-be-disclosed tickets.

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 6, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be in Ptown for the Xmas holiday for sure

Tuesday 12/30 vs Boston
Saturday 12/27 vs Toronto
Tuesday 12/23 vs Denver

by torsoheap on Aug 6, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Just out of curiosity

I go to college in LA but would be able to come to any game in December or January (gotta love the semester system). Anybody know when individual tickets go on sale? I’m trying to go to Staples to see the opener and want to get on tickets fast!

by lxjluxl on Aug 6, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I am new to here

But I would love to attend! Any games work for me. My FIRST pick is obviously a L*ker game, any one will do. Second pick? Opening night baby! Third pick? That’s open.

If Mike Rice calls Oden "Odom" this season I might have to seriously hurt him

by twiggs on Aug 6, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Tickets

I like the idea of the season opener. I picked a quarter season pack of tickets. It will be easier for me to vote once I get my tickets :)

by colganc on Aug 6, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I would even pick

A NOH game or Houston, or even the Suns.

If Mike Rice calls Oden "Odom" this season I might have to seriously hurt him

by twiggs on Aug 6, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I have an idea

Let’s carpool and go to a game in Seattle!

Oh. Right.

%!(#$~

"We, as Blazer fans, are perhaps the luckiest fans in the league."-Idog1976, July 19.

by jorga on Aug 6, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

I light a candle each night for the Sonics fans of Seattle.

"The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not." - Charles Barkley

by tominhawaii on Aug 6, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I vote

October 31st vs. Spurs

and

November 28th vs. New Orleans.

Man I love tongue tacos - Mortimer
Only thing better is Trout on a stick roasted over an open fire - annthefan
I have a pic like that of my dog - tominhawaii

by Outlaw is Rejector on Aug 6, 2008 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm in the same boat as some others here...

I have 1/4 season tix, but not sure what all games are included in that. I believe the one I got includes opening night, though. (So I won’t vote till I know what I’m already ticketed for.)

I’m so psyched for the season! Heizer

by Heizer on Aug 6, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Fri. Nov. 28 vs New Orleans (Fri. Jan. 2 vs New Orleans works too)

Sat. Jan. 31 vs Utah

Fri. Apr. 10 vs L*kers

--

by CaptainSexyJacob on Aug 6, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Errrr excuse me those aren't prioritized

Scratch that, here’s the order I want them in:

L*kers

Jazz

Hornets

--

by CaptainSexyJacob on Aug 6, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Any game

I’m living in Florida but am moving back in two weeks. I will be able to make it to almost any game you choose.

Inallthetime

by inallthetime on Aug 6, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

PREDICTION

If we start the season 5-0…

We will win the WCF

Who’s wit me

Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard
Both Teams Played Hard

by Kelsoballa on Aug 6, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I know it will be hard to get tix, but...

1. Jan. Wed 21 vs Cleveland 7:00pm
2. March Mon 09 vs LA Lakers 7:00pm
3. Dec Tue 30 vs Boston 7:00pm

"Switzerland is a place where they don't like to fight, so they get people to do their fighting for them while they ski and eat chocolate." - LD

by RoyDrexler on Aug 6, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I dont care...

As long as the blazers are playing, thats all that really matters to me. I am sure they will stick us with some lame team like Memphis or Milwaukee anyway. I say give them a list of all playoff caliber teams and hope they give us one. I want to make out it this year but my schedule and financial status are pretty tough to predict at this point….

RUDY > MJ

by myemic23 on Aug 6, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

late december

I like these 3 dates, in order, as I should actually be in PDX at the time:

1st: Sat, Dec 27 vs. Toronto
2nd: Thu, Dec 25 vs. Dallas
3rd: Tue, Dec 30 vs. Boston

I’ll get tix for those games and if I can’t make it I definitely have friends and/or family who will!

written by the Blazer Thoughts artist formely known as "Scott R"

by saregister on Aug 6, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

all those work for me.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 7, 2008 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions  

I will be in town for Christmas ...

So any of the four games from 12/23 to 12/30 would be awesome.

"These are dreams that we have." --Rudolfo Fernandez

by bfan on Aug 6, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions  

To add to the confusion ...

Hi everybody! I’m here on a fact-finding mission and also to float a proposal.

I’d like to get in on this BE Night deal, but don’t know how it works. Is there an old fanpost that explains it all?

Not to detour from the main topic here, but I really, really, really, REALLY want to be there on opening night. We don’t have season tickets or any of the packages, but I would be willing to buy a group of tickets for the opener. They are available in quantities of 10 or more at this time. Depending on the ticket prices, I could probably do between 10 and 20. The guy I spoke with at the arena said tickets for $19, $25, and $49 are all available. I figure $19 is too far away, and I’d be torn between a reasonable $25 and a splurgey $49. I’m thinking I would buy the tickets and then meet folks before the game, when you could reimburse me. Is there any interest in doing this?

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by CatMan2 on Aug 6, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd do it..

for 2x$25 but probably not 2x$49.

Also, I’m SURE my quarter-seasoners won’t include that game, but if they do, obvs I’m out.

I’m also curious as to just what BEdge night entails – a big block of BEdgers sitting next to each other and being like “hi, I’m einman. Oh, hey, I’m 12sharks. Actually, that’s a lie, I’m – hey, wait I’M einman!”, I’m guessing.

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 6, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow..

Yep, I’d be way into sitting next to someone who’s a Blazer fan AND a John Cage fan. Nice quote on your user page.

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 6, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

So is that 2 of you?

I’m gonna head home from work now. Will check in later to see if there are more takers.

BTW, I’ve actually performed 4’33”. ;-)

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by CatMan2 on Aug 6, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah..

count us both in for $25 each (taking into account the quarter-season proviso, though).

Where/how did you perform 4’33”?

"Well, Travis just showed us that we can go to Travis Outlaw." - Nate McMillan

by 12sharks on Aug 6, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey 12sharks

I’m moving this discussion to it’s own fanpost. Should’ve done it originally, but oh well.

The Cage performance was no biggie. I used to be a piano major at UO, and I played it at a recital. Subsequently, I adapted the piece for “Bass Amp with Blown Fuse”, but that ended up running considerably longer. Once I was a bass player in a version of the work I like to call “Dead Air at a Telethon”, which featured a passed-out pianist/vocalist.

Onward!

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by CatMan2 on Aug 6, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's it

We talk some but it’s so LOUD in the arena that it’s hard to get a big group chat going. That’s why we’re adding a second, distinct night this year at a local establishment AFTER a game. (I’m thinking on a Sunday after one of the afternoon games, providing they still do those.) That way nobody has to worry about buying tickets and finding seats. You could even watch the game on TV and then join us after!

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

We found out last year

that we can’t please everyone with the ticket location and price. If we go cheaper tickets some people complain, “There’s no way I’m paying to sit that far back!” If we go more expensive a lot of people say, “I can’t justify spending that.” SOOOOO…we generally err on the side of cheaper because:

A. It’s a lot easier to get less snooty than it is to get more money. And…

B. There are more people complaining about price than location.

PLUS…I’d love it if this year once again we could buy tickets for kids who can’t afford to go. Last year we sent, what? 45 kids or so? People who couldn’t make the game, plus people from around the state, and even a couple other bloggers bought tickets which we then gave to a local organization that works with kids. We made a TON of people’s days that night and it was amazing to see. In fact the kids outnumbered our readers! Having cheaper tickets allows people to donate.

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, good - I was wondering if we were going to try to send some kids again.

I’m in for that. And the cheap seats were fine, the jumbotron was pretty fabulous. It was just a really good time.

by roseburgian on Aug 6, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm only down for tickets for kids

if there is a group picture of the kids that get to go!!! :)

written by the Blazer Thoughts artist formely known as "Scott R"

by saregister on Aug 6, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually agree on this

If we send kids, we should get a “promotion” picture of all the kids. It rewards those who have donated money and provides something a little tangible.

Also… if you’re going to market this site… it provides a marketing tie in possibility with the blazers.

Either way, it shows people how the money was spent and it’s a nice feel good thing.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 7, 2008 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

don't want to speak for dave here

but i don’t think the idea here is for marketing.

it’s so kids can enjoy a blazers game.

"You'd rather say 'whoa' than 'giddyup.'" ~ Dean Demopoulos

by Ben Golliver on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i wasn't thinking for marketing purposes

I just want to see the smiles on the kids faces so i know they really appreciate it! Nothing bugs me more than giving something to someone, no matter how big or small, and seeing them not even appreciate it.

written by the Blazer Thoughts artist formely known as "Scott R"

by saregister on Aug 8, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just mentioning a possible marketing tie in

I know it’s not for marketing, it’s for hte kids and that’s cool.

I was just pointing out another possible use.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 9, 2008 7:49 AM PDT up reply actions  

This is a great idea...

One that I would be happy to contribute to.

If you let them make you, they'll make you into paper mache.
At a distance you're strong until the wind comes, then you'll crumble and blow away.
- Incubus

by ZooooomByU on Aug 7, 2008 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

im down for 25

And ill poll my basketball buddies here in The C-Town (even the spurs fan) see if i can get a number commitment and maybe work something out

by shteveo on Aug 6, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yo, shteveo

This conversation is now moving to the sidebar in it’s own fanpost. Let me know if you have some friends who are interested. A spurs fan? Well, okay, but no you-know-who fans …

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by CatMan2 on Aug 6, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

OKC

There’s no other choice.

by Garces on Aug 6, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

LA

on any of the home dates, the others would be Jan 2 vs NO, or OCT 31 vs SA.

I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.

by mg32 on Aug 6, 2008 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

guess when I'll be in Portland ...

1) Dec 27 vs. Toronto
2) Dec 23 vs. Denver
3) Dec 30 vs. Boston

by kickbrass on Aug 6, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions  

New Vote

1) 12/18 Phoenix – for a possible jersey retirement
2) 2/17 – Seattle – the Wind/Energy/Marshals/Outlaws 1st visit to the Garden

Rule #1 of nitpicking is to get it right.

by douglast on Aug 6, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Misunderstanding

“Early” meaning “The Blazers want us to pre-select a date instead of waiting until the season starts and the date approaches”, NOT “We have to select a date that’s early in the season.”

—Dave

by Dave on Aug 6, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Half-Season tickets

I have half-season ticket plan A… So, if the BE group night was on a plan B game, I would certainly join the group. If it is a plan A game, I would still join you guys for drinks afterward.

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I also have plan A

I need to get some opening day tix, and orlando tix. Do you have your list of A games yet?

by tmac16550 on Aug 6, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

No half-season schedule yet

But, both plans A and B wil get opening night… one group won’t sit in their normal seats, but they will be given comparable seats in the same price category.

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got the plan A schedule from my rep, and it does not include the opener. here is the list he sent me for plan A.

HALF SEASON A

October
Wed.8
Golden State

November
Sat. 8
Minnesota

November
Wed.19
Chicago

November
Wed. 26
Miami

November
Fri. 28
New Orleans

December
Fri. 12
L.A. Clippers

December
Tue.16
Sacramento

December
Tue.23
Denver

December
Thu. 25
Dallas

December
Tue. 30
Boston

January
Sat. 10
Golden State

January
Wed.21
Cleveland

January
Sat. 24
Washington

January
Wed. 28
Charlotte

February
Wed.18
Memphis

February
Fri. 20
Atlanta

March
Sun.1
San Antonio

March
Mon.9
L.A. Lakers

March
Fri. 13
New Jersey

March
Thu.26
Phoenix

March
Tue.31
Utah

April
Mon.13
Oklahoma City

by tmac16550 on Aug 6, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

THANK YOU!!!

I was waiting for them to post it on Blazers.com, but I guess they don’t really have to since all half-season plans are sold out. I am going to be out of town that weekend anyway, so luckily I won’t have to worry about selling those tickets.

What I do want to know is, which game is included in both plans A and B?

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not Sure

He said there are 44 games total, and those are equally divided. So, either he is misinformed, or there are no combined games. With so many peple buying tix, I can’t see everyone fiting now. Last year they could swing it, but this year probably not. On the bright side, we get LA, Boston,cleveland, sanantonio, new orleans,utah, ok city, denver,and phoenix.

by tmac16550 on Aug 6, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

22 games each

There are 44 home games… 41 regular season and 3 preseason… Last year they gave half-season plans 1 preseason game and 21 regular season games, with the everyone getting the home opener. Looks like plan A only has 1 pre-season game and 21 regular season game, so I am left to assume that plan B gets 2 preseason games and 20 regular season games

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

poor plan B'ers

I also remember last year everyone going to the opener. I guess plan B has the benefit of getting the opener and the season ender, but gets shafted with the 2 preseason games.

by tmac16550 on Aug 6, 2008 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Being stuck paying for pre-season games

... really stinks! I have season tickets for the Seahawks, and I get stuck with two pre-season games each year… And at NFL prices, to boot! I usually end up selling those to some buddies of mine in Seattle for a third of the face value. Ugh!

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see what they did...

While Plan A gets 21 reg season and 1 pre season, Plan B gets 20 reg season and 2 pre season…

To make up to Plan B holders for it, they got both the home opener (10/31 vs SA) and the finale (4/15 vs Denver).

Plan A may have one more reg season game, but they are stuck with seeing Golden State in the pre season and reg season. Yuck.

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bonus for plan A...

We get to see Kevin Love in his first trip to Portland as a pro! Suh-weet!!! Go (Lake Oswego) Lakers! (Class of 1996)

by david1978pdx on Aug 6, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would love to go see Greg Oden face off against Dwight Howard on Tuesday Dec 9th

by tmac16550 on Aug 6, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

L*kers march 9th

So in order,
1. L*kers 3/9
2. Spurs 3/1
3. Hornets 1/2

will try to attend all three anyway.

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life,(of the Blazers), (of KP's madness), of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein

by BlazerandBeaverBELIEVER on Aug 6, 2008 11:36 PM PDT reply actions  

In light of

The honor terry porter post, even though I’m not going to be able to go I’d say Dec. 18th simply because that would be extra cool if they happened to retire a jersey on BE night (and a pretty good game to boot).

Things happen for a reason they say, but I say there's a reason things happen.

by sixth on Aug 7, 2008 8:08 AM PDT reply actions  

All I really ask

is that the out of towners are taken into consideration. Last year some of us couldn’t go because of the night/time that was scheduled. People in town have a LOT more flexibility.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 7, 2008 8:57 AM PDT reply actions  

In other words

Saturdays are the best days for most. Around holidays also good for a lot.

Ford: Bill, you're claiming victory already? Have you had a "Mission Accomplished" banner printed yet?

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2008/columns/story?page=DraftDebate-080624

by ratbastird on Aug 7, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

True dat.

It would be great to choose a game between Xmas and New Year’s. My parents will try to score some tickets, but I can always see two games eh?

Are there any Blazers’ fans down here in the Bay Area? I wouldn’t mind seeing the Blazers stomp all over GS.

by torsoheap on Aug 7, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

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