Camden Yards - Yankees v. Orioles (Thanks for your comments/suggestions.)
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Well, on Monday morning I'm heading to bring my daughter to visit the two colleges that she has narrowed her choices down to ... Loyola-Maryland and Providence.
On Monday night we, along with my younger daughter, are going to see the Yankees-Orioles game. It will be the first time that I have visited Camden Yards. I heard it is a nice park and I am looking forward to the game (even if we are sitting in the Upper Deck behind Home Plate.)
We are staying at the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore, which is only one mile from the stadium. For those of you familiar with the area, is there public transportation to the stadium from that area? Are we better off jumping in a cab? If so, will be be EZ enough to grab a cab after the game? I know the question I MUST ask is "Are there any good card shops in the area"? However, since we are going to get to Baltimore in the late afternoon on Monday, we are probably going to spend a couple of hours at the school on Monday and then go back on Tuesday morning, so the card shop is probably not going to happen.
Thanks for any comments you guys may have.
On Monday night we, along with my younger daughter, are going to see the Yankees-Orioles game. It will be the first time that I have visited Camden Yards. I heard it is a nice park and I am looking forward to the game (even if we are sitting in the Upper Deck behind Home Plate.)
We are staying at the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore, which is only one mile from the stadium. For those of you familiar with the area, is there public transportation to the stadium from that area? Are we better off jumping in a cab? If so, will be be EZ enough to grab a cab after the game? I know the question I MUST ask is "Are there any good card shops in the area"? However, since we are going to get to Baltimore in the late afternoon on Monday, we are probably going to spend a couple of hours at the school on Monday and then go back on Tuesday morning, so the card shop is probably not going to happen.
Thanks for any comments you guys may have.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
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It is easily the nicest ballpark i have ever gone to. Definetely go to the Babe Ruth and Sports Legends Museum beside the stadium. It is awesome. And Boogs Barbeque is a must.
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<< <i>Speaking of Boog Powell's rib stand, he is there most days before the game signing autographs so you may want to bring a card or 2 if you're into that sort of thing. His food is great, too. >>
I would suggest taking a jim palmer and rick dempsey card as well. They are both seen sometimes walking around the stadium before games. Boog will sign anything for you though and take pictures. He will aslo have a conversation with you if people arent in line. He is a very nice guy.
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I may have to see what cards I have around. I know BOOG was great when I sent him a couple of TTMs.
Doug
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I would suggest taking a jim palmer and rick dempsey card as well. They are both seen sometimes walking around the stadium before games. Boog will sign anything for you though and take pictures. He will aslo have a conversation with you if people arent in line. He is a very nice guy. >>
And was a hell of a player. That big swing was pretty quick for a guy with such a large frame. He is one of my favorites of all time.
To be honest, no direction, but...
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Doug
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Try to spend some time in the Inner Harbor, you could spend a whole afternoon there and not see enough. It's my favorite part of the city. I even like to go up into the city's World Trade Center to the Top of the World Observation Level where you can see a 360-degree view of the city and read about it's history.
Go to the area right next to where the announcers sit behind home plate. There are isolated
chairs/seating areas away from the fans. I gave an usher ten or twenty bucks so my dad and I could
escape the one hundred degree heat one day. Great seats, and the usher was more then accomodating.
IMF
Doug
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<< <i>Sounds like a lot of things to do. Thanks guys. While I may not have the time to do these things on this trip, if my daughter chooses Loyola-Maryland I think I'll be visiting more than she wants me to! LOL >>
and if she goes to LM, then you can bring her there early and go to the National at the beginning of August!
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<< <i>Sounds like a lot of things to do. Thanks guys. While I may not have the time to do these things on this trip, if my daughter chooses Loyola-Maryland I think I'll be visiting more than she wants me to! LOL >>
and if she goes to LM, then you can bring her there early and go to the National at the beginning of August!
Eric ... and don't you think I didn't already look to see when school started for that reason!
Doug
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The Inner Harbor is a must, even if you only have a little time. Great shops, food and
always some great street performers.
Boog has great food and grab a Polock Johnny's too.
If you have time for dinner, not sure if the game is day or night, take a short cab ride to
Little Italy. You can't go wrong.
An easy place to fill a day with good times and food!
Enjoy!
Doug
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<< <i>Take a tour of the field well worth 25.00. >>
+1
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Doug
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BTW - My wife and I saw A's / O's opening day a few years ago b/f she had cancer. (she's fine now - thanks for your support those years ago) A simple day and a great memory.
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Doug
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<< <i>WOW! I am SO happy to hear that your wife is now a SURVIVOR! Man, that word sounds great, doesn't it? >>
+1 and then some. Very good to hear that.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
Heading to Loyola Maryland in about an hour to look at the school. Maybe tonight we can walk back to the Inner Harbor/Orioles Stadium and look around.
Well, I'm on my daughter's laptop and these laptop keyboards drive me crazy ... TTYL.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"
<< <i>Congrats to your daughter Doug, glad you guys had a great time!!! >>
THANKS MIKE!
Doug
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BTW, I bet you can pick up some good Orioles-Mets tickets.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
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Mike ... just checked the schedule ... Mets do not play at Camden Yards this year!
Congrats to your daughter and I hope that we're able to catch an Orioles game and a few cold Natty Boh's over the next few years!IMF
IMF ... I saw them selling Natty Boh's ... what then hell is it? LOL I'd enjoy going to a game with you when I'm down there. Had a couples "DRAFT PUNKS" from the Pratt Street Ale House ... They were very good!
Congrats to your daughter for choosing a great school in Maryland!
Thanks Jeff! When I'm down there maybe a few of us can go to an Orioles game and have a "few" across the street at the Pratt Street Ale House as well.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>BTW, I bet you can pick up some good Orioles-Mets tickets.
Mike ... just checked the schedule ... Mets do not play at Camden Yards this year! >>
Doug, you have 4 years to get those tickets. I'm sure the Mets will be down for a visit at least once during years 2 through 4.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
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<< <i>Maybe you will get to help her move into her dorm while the National is going on. >>
HAHAHA don't you think I already looked into that? LOL
Move in date is the friggin END of August! TOO BAD!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>My wife went to Loyola MD and loved the whole experience there! We've gone back to visit a couple of times and I love the campus as well, so I'm sure your daughter will have a great four years - go Greyhounds! >>
Glad to hear that Scooter. My daughter really loved the campus the minute she walked onto it.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.