udonkey Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Anyone going? I just picked up 2 tickets on eBay for $30 ($10 tickets + $20 shipping)...still not a bad deal to see the Bills 100 miles away. If anyone is going and would like to meet up somewhere downtown for a couple of beers beforehand, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Not this year. I thought about going to the Bills @ Bears preseason game, but I just couldn't afford to do that plus all of the other trips I have planned for this fall/winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art in PNS Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 Anyone going? I just picked up 2 tickets on eBay for $30 ($10 tickets + $20 shipping)...still not a bad deal to see the Bills 100 miles away. If anyone is going and would like to meet up somewhere downtown for a couple of beers beforehand, let me know. 384250[/snapback] I'll be there . I'll be in the Hoiday Inn Crowne Plaza right next to the stadium. That is where I had my pregame beers before the debacle that took out our #2 QB at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted July 18, 2005 Author Share Posted July 18, 2005 I'll be there . I'll be in the Hoiday Inn Crowne Plaza right next to the stadium. That is where I had my pregame beers before the debacle that took out our #2 QB at the time. 384357[/snapback] Yeah, my dad and I got to Indy an hour early last year (forgot about the time zone change), so we ended up going to Hooters and then to a brewery somewhere downtown. I was pretty bummed out - the whole purpose for going to the game was to watch Losman, but this was the game right after he got hurt. Then to see Travis Brown get hurt...I nearly vomited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted July 19, 2005 Share Posted July 19, 2005 I plan on getting my media credential to shoot the game. Since Duke Preston went to Illinois, he's a local kid and I'm going to do a story on him. Last year I was shooting video in the end zone when Kenny(?) Thomas picked off a Peyton Manning pass and ran it in for six. It's always good to rub elbows with players from your favorite team. If and when I do get my credential I'll PM you guys (Art and "U") to see if we can meet up before the game. Maybe I can score a couple of extra media guides for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted July 19, 2005 Author Share Posted July 19, 2005 Sounds great...I would say that I will most likely start the day off at Hooters and then hit a couple of the local bars before heading into the game. I talked to my dad, and he might not be able to make it since we'll be driving to Buffalo the following Saturday, so I might be bringing my girlfriend along. In that case, there probably won't be a stop at Hooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 Bump... turns out that a buddy and I will be attending. We decided, due to the amount of alcohol that will probably be consumed, that we are going to stay - I just made reservastions at the Comfort Inn two blocks south of the RCA dome for $99 for Saturday night. Anyone feel like having some drinks before hand? You'll see me barhopping in my Spikes jersey all afternoon (we'll arrive in Indy ~3pm, the game is at 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregkash Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Anyone going? I just picked up 2 tickets on eBay for $30 ($10 tickets + $20 shipping)...still not a bad deal to see the Bills 100 miles away. If anyone is going and would like to meet up somewhere downtown for a couple of beers beforehand, let me know. 384250[/snapback] Uhm... 20 bucks for the shipping of tickets?? Me thinks you being screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Uhm... 20 bucks for the shipping of tickets?? Me thinks you being screwed. 401579[/snapback] Not really - it was his way to recoup the cost, as he's a season ticket holder. $15 a ticket is hardly getting screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I'm thinking about trying to make it to the Bills/Colts pre-season game this weekend (I live close to Indianapolis). Found a bunch of "cheap tickets" for the game on eBay .. but I have no idea what kind of venue the RCA dome is like. Most of the tix are in the "upper level", but many are at least in the middle of the field (45-50 yard line). Anyone have experience with the RCA dome? Are tickets in sections 338-340 worth $10 each (taking my son and grand-son, so I need 2 ...) Even though it's pre-season, I'm kind of excited ... first live Bills game I will see since I left Buffalo in 1978!! GO BILLS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 12, 2005 Share Posted August 12, 2005 Got my press credential approved, so I'll be heading to Indy tomorrow afternoon. I'm planning to visit a friend who works at a TV station in Indy, then going over to the RCA Dome 1 or 1 1/2 hours early. Anyone got any specific location they'll be at pre-game? If not, we could meet up for a while at the Dome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 12, 2005 Author Share Posted August 12, 2005 I plan on getting to Indy tomorrow around 11am-12pm. Upon arrival, we're parking the car at the hotel (check in is at 3) and we're going to walk somewhere downtown for lunch and beers. Beyond that, we'll check into the hotel, have a few beers there, then find another bar to lounge at until gametime. I don't know exact names/locations, but last year when my dad and I went, we went to the Hooters for a while, then a brewery a block or two away. Once we get to the game, we're sitting in section 345. After the game, we'll most likely be heading BACK to the bars (my buddy doesn't get out much, so he's planning on doing it up big). By the way, I'll be sporting my Spikes AWAY jersey, if it helps you recognize me...doubt that there will be too many Bills fans there (maybe a thousand or 2 last year). My name is Mike, if you want to give me a yell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 And I'm off...hopefully I'll have a decent report for you guys tomorrow when I get back to Cincy. Time to crack open a Blue - FOOTBALL SEASON IS BACK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Got my press credential approved, so I'll be heading to Indy tomorrow afternoon. I'm planning to visit a friend who works at a TV station in Indy, then going over to the RCA Dome 1 or 1 1/2 hours early. Anyone got any specific location they'll be at pre-game? If not, we could meet up for a while at the Dome. 405891[/snapback] Mike--will you be taking any pic/video of the game? If you do posting them for the starved masses will make you a hero for at least one day. Can't wait to see what you guys take away from the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike In Illinois Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Mike--will you be taking any pic/video of the game? If you do posting them for the starved masses will make you a hero for at least one day. Can't wait to see what you guys take away from the game. 406561[/snapback] I'll shoot the game with a professional Betacam that we use at our station. I don't think I can upload any of that to the web. I'll see if my wife left our digital camera at home and if so, I'll grab it on the way over to Indy and take a few snapshots from the field. If I do that, I would need help getting them on the web; I can upload them to a computer, I just need somewhere on the web to place them, size them, etc. I'm heading to Indy in a couple of hours, so I'll get to the RCA Dome 6-7 pm ET. Mike, I'll try to come and find you guys. And you could probably guess my name is Mike, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I'll shoot the game with a professional Betacam that we use at our station. I don't think I can upload any of that to the web. I'll see if my wife left our digital camera at home and if so, I'll grab it on the way over to Indy and take a few snapshots from the field. If I do that, I would need help getting them on the web; I can upload them to a computer, I just need somewhere on the web to place them, size them, etc. I'm heading to Indy in a couple of hours, so I'll get to the RCA Dome 6-7 pm ET. Mike, I'll try to come and find you guys. And you could probably guess my name is Mike, too. 406568[/snapback] I don't want to speak for him, but a pm to GHost should work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I plan on getting my media credential to shoot the game. Since Duke Preston went to Illinois, he's a local kid and I'm going to do a story on him. Last year I was shooting video in the end zone when Kenny(?) Thomas picked off a Peyton Manning pass and ran it in for six. It's always good to rub elbows with players from your favorite team. If and when I do get my credential I'll PM you guys (Art and "U") to see if we can meet up before the game. Maybe I can score a couple of extra media guides for you? 385300[/snapback] Kevin Thomas. You're thinking of Kenny Irvin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art in PNS Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I plan on getting to Indy tomorrow around 11am-12pm. Upon arrival, we're parking the car at the hotel (check in is at 3) and we're going to walk somewhere downtown for lunch and beers. Beyond that, we'll check into the hotel, have a few beers there, then find another bar to lounge at until gametime. I don't know exact names/locations, but last year when my dad and I went, we went to the Hooters for a while, then a brewery a block or two away. Once we get to the game, we're sitting in section 345. After the game, we'll most likely be heading BACK to the bars (my buddy doesn't get out much, so he's planning on doing it up big). By the way, I'll be sporting my Spikes AWAY jersey, if it helps you recognize me...doubt that there will be too many Bills fans there (maybe a thousand or 2 last year). My name is Mike, if you want to give me a yell. 405894[/snapback] Pulled into the Crowne plaza about 1:30 went to alcatraz Brewery for lunch and happened to see an away Spikes 59 Walking down the street. GO BILLS !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasontixfromcleve Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Pulled into the Crowne plaza about 1:30 went to alcatraz Brewery for lunch and happened to see an away Spikes 59 Walking down the street. GO BILLS !!!!!!! 406766[/snapback] I hope you were just so excited to see the Bills fan that you either misread the name or number and that no Bills fan is actually dumb enough to put spikes name with Fletchers number. but none the Less GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Pulled into the Crowne plaza about 1:30 went to alcatraz Brewery for lunch and happened to see an away Spikes 59 Walking down the street. GO BILLS !!!!!!! 406766[/snapback] Art - Very likely that it was me wearing the Spikes 51 away jersey - a buddy and I ate at Ram Brewery (across the street from Alcatraz) until about 2:30pm. We're at the Comfort Inn ($99 a night ) 2 blocks south of the stadium. About to tailgate for an hour or so (too damn hot out), then head over to the stadium around 7:15-7:30. Hopefully I run into some TBDers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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