Afternoon Angels fans. I have now organized a few of these CTPG meetups at Angel Stadium and would like some feedback on how to improve these in the future.
For example, I have seen a few comments on being unable to make it due to the day. I have chosen Saturdays in the past due to being the weekend meaning more people are likely to come, and it being a Night Game means less of a heat issue.
Saturdays however are also the most likely day it seems for people to have plans other than watching this losing Baseball team (That Swept the Dodgers anyway) in person. Which seems fair, if this team has had a winning record at least once in this site’s history, things may be different.
I have seen a comment about day games, and yes, the next meetup will be a Sunday Day game (either in September or next year) which, while I personally do not like, I realize that some people insist baseball be played during the day and I should allow for a Day Game in these meetups at least sometimes.
The Issue with Sunday games in September though is NFL Football. I am sure plenty here have an NFL team that actually wins games and are more enjoyable to watch than this Angel team (outside of games vs Dodgers). Although, I am sure there are also plenty of people who love Baseball more than football, even with how bad the team is.
Lastly, I have heard comments in the past about the ticket price. I have tried to find a balance between decent seats vs pricing and while I can get deals, I understand that some people would want as little money as possible to go to Arte.
So, I would like to ask, do you want better seats at more money, or cheaper seats? I have been aiming for the 20-30 dollar range, sitting within the poles of the 200 or 300 levels. We can certainly go lower, or much higher. Hell, if people really desire it, I can do a suite if you are willing to spend the money. (It would be a LOT of money though)
Thank you for responding.
I don’t go to day games because the sun is too hard on my eyes.
I should be in for whatever date is chosen. I enjoyed meeting and talking to John Henry.
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Let me know and take my money. Ready to meet yall. HEY YOU GUYS!
Been to both this year and last year’s meetups. A gathering in the parking lot would be nice to mix a little and talk to everybody. I’m not picky about the seats, keeping the price down is helpful. Maybe a Friday night game? Nice to see everybody and their kiddos, too. I just wish that the Halos hadn’t gotten their asses handed to them both times. Thanks, John Henry!
Sounds like a meetup beforehand is popular. I will see how that can be arranged.
In the past, we’ve met at Golden Road for pregame (used to be Throwbacks before it closed)
Throwing it out there — I’m targeting Sunday, 9/7 vs. A’s for my last game of the season. And yes, that’s the first NFL Sunday of the season.
In general, I’m in for about any Sunday matinee.
That was going to be the next meetup if we had one more this year, yes. (Still debating it right now)
One of these days I hope to meet you, P12!
But nothing on this planet will make me leave my house on NFL opening Sunday. I am ready to hunker down and watch SEVEN HOURS OF COMMERCIAL FREE FOOTBALL.
We will make it happen! I’ll need to cleanse my soul that Sunday with some Halo baseball after Daniel Jones puts on a disasterclass for our Colts
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First of all, my family and I had a great time at the last meet-up a couple weeks ago. Thank you again for doing this!
I have some recommendations:
Thanks again, JH!
Yeah, meeting up before the game would be smart.
Name tags can be a thing, I will bring them next time.
I do like club as well, I usually sit in 301 when I go.
This is incredibly autistic but, very good points nonetheless.
(Just f’ing with you)
I do concur in all seriousness.
outside the box thinking: How about invading doyer (or SD) stadium next year?
Also. I like day games.
I really wanted to go to an Angels Padres game this year. Problem was that it was Mon-wed this time. I almost took time off to do so anyway.
Would love to go to a Freeway at home. It would be great to represent with all those jerkoff Dodger fans trying to flex by taking over our stadium. Unfortunately the pricing for those games are extremely high because they sell out.
Every meet up should come with a group photo
Speaking of Group photos, The last Group photo I was in was from a Race that I won.
I have the photo somewhere. I’ll post it once I find it. Great personal moment in my life. One some here may relate to.
Found it. It was a stressful race but I ultimately won! It was the 1st race I ever won. Sadly I never seen any of my fellow racers again.
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Well played.
Yeah I really should have insisted on that.
My only seat location preference is NOT 400 or 500. I have a severe fear of heights, and cannot sit in those seats. Also, something to consider for the 200s between the poles is that you need the first couple of rows. Otherwise, you really can’t see anything.
This season, I have been part of the “don’t pay Arte” crowd, though I did go to a suite that blast21dave bought. I’ve also been kind of busy, and the dates have conflicted. For example, I had out of town plans for the early August get-together.
I think that earlier notice would help.
That’s a name I haven’t seen in years. Aren’t him and his son members here?
Dave doesn’t have any sons. I know who you’re thinking of but I can’t remember the name. The son was a doctor of some kind.
I hate those sections as well.
I had the notice for the last game on July 16th for a game on August 2nd.
Raffle/Giveaways and a huge pass-the-cup game would make it fun. Tailgate before the game?
Tailgate, maybe, but someone else would have to set that up. I don’t even drive.
Shouldn’t a meet up start 15-30min before the parking lot opens, so we could Crash the Pearly Gates?
Meetups under the old regime (HH) we often met at a bar first… Golden Road, or (wayyyy back in the day) Throwbacks.
You prefer weekends and night games, try Friday night, just a suggestion. For next season set the dates in April and folks can make plans a head of time with time to plan. Maybe a Sunday day game in April or May where heat is not as big an issue. Your price point of tickets is seemingly not an issue based on how much fun it is reported that everyone is having. For those that attending maybe an issue maybe posting pictures of everyone having fun would promote a larger response. 😀
I agree. Sunday during early season, the heat is not that big of an issue. Pick seats that are in the shade and you’re definitely in good shape.
Plus hopium early in the season is HIGH!
Agreed. A Sunday in April is likely the next meetup. That or this season Sunday Sept 7th
Friday has been an option, and was my go to night when fireworks were on Friday instead of Saturday.