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BlznTr33s · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Phoenix, AZ

So do we have an official tally of who's going to be in town to see the ring and trophy ceremony on Opening Day?

We should have a Brigade potluck/party just for our out-of-towners. I will volunteer our DJ services, and will gladly bring along some home made, authentic Mexican fare.

ETA: One problem, I can't think of where to have this shindig. :oops:

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

I would volunteer my back yard if anyone is interested.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

The game is at noon.....maybe we could do a Friday night get together as a pre game celebration / meet and greet????

Mercurymaniac · Joined: 04 Aug 2002 Posts: 1197 Location: Scottsdale

Friday night sounds like fun. I have to go to a Breast Cancer 3 Day fundraiser Saturday night.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

and I hope to be three sheets to the wind by saturday night :wink:

mandih23 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:54 am Post subject:

The mother and BOTH grandmothers will be in town that whole week, so I very well may need this at the end of the week!! :D

ThatGAgirl · Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 118

I will be making the trek over to the Other Coast :D

Friday night sounds great, although I will also be partying on Saturday night with whoever is left :lol: Sucks that the game is so early. No way I can fit my mandatory pregame drinks in. I may actually catch shootaround for once! :shock:

ThatGAgirl · Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 118

mandih23 wrote: The mother and BOTH grandmothers will be in town that whole week, so I very well may need this at the end of the week!! :D

Hmm, I vaguely remember someone owing me some drinking time. Sounds like this will be the perfect time to collect :D

mandih23 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:17 pm Post subject:

ThatGAgirl wrote: Hmm, I vaguely remember someone owing me some drinking time. Sounds like this will be the perfect time to collect :D

:lol: .... You are right... :lol:

PAkid103 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:52 pm Post subject:

I'm coming down...wouldn't miss that game for anything :D

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

Gagirl, we got Bloody Mary's fir breakfast at Cooperstown from 11 am till 11:30, then to the game...I'll drag your sorry behind outta of that cushy hotel bed if I have to...but you will make pre game rituals, it's a MUST ;)

PAkid, do you have tickets yet?

BlznTr33s · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Well, I'm down for whatever is decided. Friday is fine by me, I seem to get the feeling that a Brigade Happy Hour is going to be the decision. Am I on track?

I gotta get my schedule down, I already turned down a gig 'cause they had the nerve to have a birthday party that day. You know I got my priorities straight. :wink:

PAkid103 · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:44 pm Post subject:

Quote: PAkid, do you have tickets yet?

Yeah, I have tickets.

CamrnCrz1974 · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 1689 Location: Central Phoenix

I will be here.

ThatGAgirl · Joined: 08 Jun 2004 Posts: 118

caune wrote: Gagirl, we got Bloody Mary's fir breakfast at Cooperstown from 11 am till 11:30, then to the game...I'll drag your sorry behind outta of that cushy hotel bed if I have to...but you will make pre game rituals, it's a MUST ;)

LOL! How we gonna do that when we have to be in line early to get our rings?? But it's bad luck if I don't have a pregame drink....hmm replica ring or championship tested superstition...oh my what a dilemma! :shock: :lol:

Have we come up with anything yet?

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

I was going to make a smart remark like..."they are giving out 5,000, no need to get in line early....everyone there should get a ring. :lol: :lol: :wink: :roll: :? :shock: 8) :( :oops:

But then I thought better of it and decided I wouldn't say that.

Does this mean the meet and greet party is at Cooperstown before the game or did you all want something Friday night at my house?

I'm cool either way or both.

PAkid103 · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:53 pm Post subject:

So when would be a good time to stand in line?

Mercurymaniac · Joined: 04 Aug 2002 Posts: 1197 Location: Scottsdale

I've always found that entering on the south side of the arena most of the giveaways are always there because most folks enter from the north side.

Drinks at Cooperstown and then stumble over to the back entrance...viola!

I also think they should hold rings for STH and not just reward the fair-weather folks. Like they did with the DT bobbleheads.

Sportsfan48 Friday night at your house, Cooperstown, Saturday am for Bloody Marys or Screwdrivers or just a diet Pepsi.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

Quote: Sportsfan48 Friday night at your house, Cooperstown, Saturday am for Bloody Marys or Screwdrivers or just a diet Pepsi.

and then Majerles post game!

yeah, they better be saving rings for STH's :shock:

mb · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject:

caune wrote: Quote: Sportsfan48 Friday night at your house, Cooperstown, Saturday am for Bloody Marys or Screwdrivers or just a diet Pepsi.

and then Majerles post game!

yeah, they better be saving rings for STH's :shock:

Agreed!

Mercurymaniac · Joined: 04 Aug 2002 Posts: 1197 Location: Scottsdale

Darn, I'll have to pass on Majerle's watered down adult beverages, got to go raise money to say the boobies!

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

My house will be ready......Friday night it is. Last big party in the back yard served over 120 people so the Brigade shouldn't be a problem.

For you out of towners who would like to come over or anyone else who doesn't know where I live, PM me and I will let you know the details.

I might put the word out to a few others who do not frequent the boards on a regular basis and make this an official "Ramma Lamma Ding Dong Phoenix Mercury Brigade Party".

shrrew · Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Arizona

Since I am in town, I am willing to cook and bring stuff over. What do you need at the Friday party?

It's going to be fun!!!!!

Admiral_Needa · Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Posts: 57 Location: Tiburon, CA

CamrnCrz1974 wrote: I will be here.

You don't come to the Finals, but you come to get your ring?? :?:

Who do you think you are? Olympia Scott? :wink:

..If they do it the way the Monarchs did it, there will probably be extras, because the Maloofs had rings made in both medium and large. If anyone can procure me one of these extras, the next time SAC has an MVP Road Trip to PHO, Kilt Lifters at Majerle's are on me :P

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

The more the merrier!

And out of towners staying downtown if you need a ride, let me know!

CamrnCrz1974 · Joined: 16 Jun 2003 Posts: 1689 Location: Central Phoenix

Admiral_Needa wrote: You don't come to the Finals, but you come to get your ring?? :?:

Who do you think you are? Olympia Scott? :wink:

Exactly!

Every time I went to games last year, the Mercury lost. Even to Minnesota!!!

I couldn't risk that for the playoffs!!!

BlznTr33s · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Well, it sounds good to me. Let me know if you want us to spin again, Aunt Jan, and we'll be there. Gratis, of course.

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

CamrnCrz1974 wrote: Admiral_Needa wrote: You don't come to the Finals, but you come to get your ring?? :?:

Who do you think you are? Olympia Scott? :wink:

Exactly!

Every time I went to games last year, the Mercury lost. Even to Minnesota!!!

I couldn't risk that for the playoffs!!!

Thanks for taking one for the team, Cam. :lol:

BlxmTr33s wrote: Well, it sounds good to me. Let me know if you want us to spin again, Aunt Jan, and we'll be there. Gratis, of course.

Thanks.....I was going to go the Brigade CD mix....but you would be MUCH BETTER. If available, it would be appreciated.

BlznTr33s · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Phoenix, AZ

We are available, and would love to be there. We'll come with the same basic set up; your mom really seemed to enjoy it last time. We're looking forward to it. :D

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

I have been getting a lot of inquiries about the pregame party on Friday night, May 16.

Anyone who posts on this board, loves the Mercury, is planning on attending the opening game on Saturday, will be in town, and wants to have a fun opportunity to meet and greet is welcome to come. A few non-boardees may be in attendance as well.

I would like an idea how many will be coming so let me know the number in your group. If you need transportation, I am sure arrangements could be made. I live about 25 minutes from downtown and 20 minutes from the airport and have easy access off the freeway.

I plan on having food ready to serve around 6:30pm but the food will be available for those who can not get there until a little later.

I have a basketball court (kinda half court) in my back yard...so bring your BB shoes and plan on having a fun time. A special prize will be given to the person with the most unigue and fun Mercury poster.

I have a some volunteers who will be helping me...thanks in advance to mandhi & co., blznTr33s & family, and shrrew....and I am sure a few others before this is over.

FYI...most of the Brigade members here know this...but the out of town visitors may not: My home is a non-alcohol home. I know, a Brigade party without drinking....but we have done it before and have been okay. There will be plenty of water and sodas.

mb · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

Sportsfan and helpers: many thanks to you.

Planning to arrive as soon as traffic and work allow.

Looking forward to seeing the usual suspects (Brigade), returning out of towners (GA and FL in the house!) and many new and old friends.

The gatherings there are always great, and the gang has plenty of fun even without alcohol.

.

p.s. ASU fans, Kayli and I were sponsors at Confirmation rehearsal this evening.

.

SuziQ · Joined: 17 Apr 2004 Posts: 288 Location: Phoenix

SportsFan48 wrote: CamrnCrz1974 wrote: Admiral_Needa wrote: You don't come to the Finals, but you come to get your ring?? :?:

Who do you think you are? Olympia Scott? :wink:

Exactly!

Every time I went to games last year, the Mercury lost. Even to Minnesota!!!

I couldn't risk that for the playoffs!!!

Thanks for taking one for the team, Cam. :lol:

BlxmTr33s wrote: Well, it sounds good to me. Let me know if you want us to spin again, Aunt Jan, and we'll be there. Gratis, of course.

Thanks.....I was going to go the Brigade CD mix....but you would be MUCH BETTER. If available, it would be appreciated.

Huh, see how you are??? I offer my American Idol Wii game, and you blow me off for a professional? I warn you - I have been known to break into song even sober. I tend to sound alot better then, too.

I will be there! Can't wait..................only 10 more days till Party Time, 11 days UNTIL THE BLING!!!!!!

shrrew · Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Arizona

For Friday the 16th : I will be cruising Bethany Home from Glendale to Mesa, if anyone along the way needs a ride, PM me. I have 2 seats left in my car.

caune · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1562 Location: Phoenix

I've invited Mercury staff, they deserve our love too!

BlznTr33s · Joined: 05 May 2004 Posts: 128 Location: Phoenix, AZ

Okay, since we'll be the entertainment at the joint, I was thinking some Funk, Old School Hip Hop/Rap, Motown, Soul, new/old R&B, some Pop and maybe some new non-offensive Rap/Hip Hop. All clean and edited of course. Feel free to add to my list

Aunt Jan, you know it's our pleasure. Could you hook us up with a table like last time?

Also... I have a slight favor to ask. We've been trying to work our way into the Mercury's line of entertainment and in order to do so, need some video of crowd interaction. Would there be any objections if we took some video here and there? If not it's all good.

ETA: No video would go on a website (which isn't up yet) unless we specifically asked your permission. Some of the video will be going to the VP of Game Entertainment, the rest on the cutting floor.

gillomfan · Joined: 16 Jun 2002 Posts: 257

I have not been your your hose sports fan. Can you pm the directions? What time? Should be fun. GO MERCURY!

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

Wow...go away for a couple of hours and see what happens.

cuane...thanks for adding the staff invites. I debated adding a couple to the Brigade email I sent. I have invited MFO in the past and they have never come but you never know.

Suzi...sorry about the slight on the Wii offer. I didn't see is until a while ago. Such a nice offer too. But BlznTr33 and Co do a great job with the music. Look forward to hearing your version of some of the latest.

Speaking of which....Blzn3s...I will have a table and extension cords if you need them. We'll plan to set up where we did last time. I don't have a problem with a video as long as everyone knows about it and doesn't have a problem.

Gillomfan...check your messages.

That should just about cover it for now.

gillomfan · Joined: 16 Jun 2002 Posts: 257

Special thanks to Sportsfan for opening her house/backyard to all of us. She is a great hostess. I know I had a blast.

PAkid103 · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

Much thanks also. We had a lot of fun.

SportsFan48 · Joined: 12 Jun 2002 Posts: 1129

You are welcome anytime.