UPDATE: 12/21 - We got a bigger venue. 250 more tickets up for sale. Here's the sale link.
Go ahead and plan on being there. Here's Dave's announcement of the event - Saturday, January 9th, Seattle Central Library, 1-5pm. It'll cost you $10 to get in - see Dave's post for details on how to get tickets (new process!) - but once you're through the door, you'll get four hours with some sexy bloggers and some less sexy but far more intelligent members of the Mariner front office. These events have always gone well. Even during the Bavasi days. But the last two in particular have been incredible, so this isn't something you'll want to miss. If nothing else, consider it $10 to kiss the feet of the guys who got Cliff Lee, and if you're lucky you'll get smarter by osmosis.
Only 275 seats, so act fast. Dilly-dallying isn't going to work to your benefit, as a sellout is a virtual certainty. You guys realize we're almost World Series contenders, right?
If you're planning on leaving a comment under this post announcing your disappointment that you won't be able to attend, thanks, that's super important and relevant to everyone. No, we're not going to have a webcam or a podcast.
(Note: these are considered USSM events because Dave does most of the work and most of the talking. As such, feel free to direct all your bitching his way. Not my fault!)
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How about I leave a comment saying I've ordered my ticket and fully plan to attend?
Goose - December 17, 2009
That's far less annoying
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
So just to let the rest of you know how quick this may sell out, I ordered my ticket about 15 minutes after Jeff put this post up
and I’m #42.
Goose - December 17, 2009
Providence
Fett42 - December 17, 2009
They really need to find a bigger venue for this
OlSalty - December 17, 2009
Yeah, it would appear so.
I’m still amazed at how much something like this has grown. At the first USSM/LL event, I don’t think there was more than 30-40 of us there at Cheney.
Goose - December 17, 2009
There were still only 40 people or so at the pizza thing on Capitol Hill.
It wasn’t until recently that these things really started to take off.
I’m going to have to get off this stupid school internet line and back to my apartment so I can get my ticket, and quick.
JY - December 17, 2009
That's the last one I was able to make until this one ...
I remember Derek did a little bit about who the Mariners might try to acquire at the trade deadline. This was in the offseason after the last 90+ win team. I semi-snarkily should be whether the Mariners would be buyers or sellers at the break.
I had them pegged as about a .500 team, and I was about the most pessimistic of the Mariners blogging corps at that time. As events showed, I had been wildly optimistic.
Steve Nelson - December 17, 2009
Frightening, isn't it?
Although I seem to also remember that as being the one where Dave was on a roll and Derek and Shaw had to step back and let him do his thing. Good fun had by all.
And then towards the end I got into some discussion with Dave as to whether Saunders was a prospect or not.
My how the times have changed…
JY - December 17, 2009
He wasn't on a roll.
He was On Fire!
msb - December 17, 2009
You're right!
My mistake.
JY - December 17, 2009
Feel free to find me one
davidcameron - December 17, 2009
They had tens of thousands of people on hand for Edgar's Mariner HoF induction ceremony
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
Probably a dumb question, but have you looked into the Seattle Center?
http://www.seattlecenter.com/booking/
Eyebrows - December 17, 2009 via mobile
381 seats (400 capacity) at McCaw Hall.
Don’t know the price, though.
Wilder. - December 17, 2009
KeyArena.
Its probably available.
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
Why don't you guys ever hold this the one weekend I'm in Seattle every two years?!
Teej - December 17, 2009
Ask Dave
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
Sorry, just trying to be a dick.
Teej - December 17, 2009
Me too
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
OK, I'll send him an e-mail asking about will call tickets..
Teej - December 17, 2009
CLIFF LEE!
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
Ignoring the warning in the post
Dammit this should have been 7 days earlier.
Fett42 - December 17, 2009
Is Jeff going to be in attendance?
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
That's the plan
In fact I think pretty much all main LL/USSM mods will be there.
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
Even Mr. Brett?
Eyebrows - December 17, 2009 via mobile
Depends on what Robert chooses to wear
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
I will take this as an open invitation.
Robert - December 17, 2009
Hmmmmm.
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
LL after party?
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
Where one could take the old "that blog that drinks a lot" moniker a bit too far?
JY - December 17, 2009
And post pictures?
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
So this is a yes?
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
;)
royalcurve - December 17, 2009
Time to put up or shut up
Kermit. - December 17, 2009
I'll be there.
Jeff Nye - December 17, 2009
Hopefully someone does something really creepy to display their love for Jack Z
OlSalty - December 17, 2009
I'm pretty sure that's a given at this point.
Goose - December 17, 2009
...?
Matthew - December 17, 2009
A suit made out of these would do the trick
OlSalty - December 17, 2009
...?
Matthew - December 17, 2009
In all likelyhood I'll probably be the only person in a Sounders jersey due to other people changing our planned wardrobe at the last moment.
Robert - December 17, 2009
Awesome.
I’m in and very stoked, once again.
AtomicGarden - December 17, 2009
I just bought tickets.
I’ll be driving down from Bellingham, if anyone wants to carpool to save gas, just let me know.
Eldukey - December 17, 2009
Hmmm
Maybe.
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
That's how I became friends with Katal!
Robert - December 17, 2009
FYI
There are only about 100 tickets left.
davidcameron - December 17, 2009
I just got ticket 243
Selling like hotcakes. Awesome
tootthekazoo - December 17, 2009
Wow. Guess we need a throusand tickets next year.
And a bigger Venue.
ARock - December 17, 2009
I got tickets 298 and 299.
Interesting.
katal - December 17, 2009
Hmm...I would be a bit worried about that.
ARock - December 17, 2009
A ticket is a ticket, I say.
I am curious, though.
katal - December 17, 2009
Just keep your thumb over the the ticket #..and don't be late
kentroyals5 - December 17, 2009
Maybe the ticket company accidentally filled it out as 2750...
ARock - December 17, 2009
Yeah I just bought one, then logged in here. I'm the proud owner of #00315, it didn't mention ticket number until after purchase.
So uh… can I get a refund on that if I can’t get in the door?
Kermit. - December 17, 2009
Just got Tickets 311-314
mark sobba - December 17, 2009
So the numbering is wrong..you're in!
kentroyals5 - December 17, 2009
Says Dave at USSM.
kentroyals5 - December 17, 2009
Whoohoo!
I bought my ticket during my break, which is also when I wrote the above post. I’ve spent the last ~two hours of work worrying about this. It’s welcomed news.
katal - December 17, 2009
I don't have any money so I am sending you this drawing of a spider instead.
I value this drawing at $10 so I trust that my seat has been reserved.
Regards,
Librocrat
CapSea - December 17, 2009
I think that was my favourite news story of the year.
Eyeball Kid - December 17, 2009
Your spider only has 7 legs.
Do you want us to send it back to you?
PDXTai - December 17, 2009
It'll go in a circle back to him eventually.
kentroyals5 - December 17, 2009
David Thorne is, in fact, the man.
JY - December 17, 2009
Ahaha I forgot about that
royalcurve - December 17, 2009
Holy cow it took almost a six weeks or so for the August 9th event to sell out.
This is a phenomenon. I wish I could be home for it.
Decatur - December 17, 2009
I think it speaks volumes for the increased interest in the Mariners created by our awesome front office, not to mention the increasing popularity of USSM due to Dave's ubiquity.
EnglishMariner - December 17, 2009
And we're sold out
davidcameron - December 17, 2009
What's up with the numbering?
Does that matter or not?
insidetheparker - December 17, 2009
if you have a ticket I'm wagering that it matters not
pdb - December 17, 2009
Nevermind
USS is working again and Dave said the numbering didn’t matter. Panic attack avoided.
insidetheparker - December 17, 2009
Three hours.
Jeepers.
JY - December 17, 2009
Insane.
Congrats, guys.
Teej - December 17, 2009
UNETHICAL
marc w - December 17, 2009
I'm really glad I jumped on this early.
lailaihei - December 17, 2009
Have fun, y'all.
I missed the ticket window.
msb - December 17, 2009
Email me
The earthlink address I have for you bounced.
davidcameron - December 17, 2009
I wonder how much they would go for on craigslist...
Janic - December 17, 2009
I'd probably pay at least $20
How often do you get to listen to people this high up talk? Something you can tell the grand kids.
insidetheparker - December 17, 2009
So far it has been about twice a year that an event like this happens.
I image it will be July or August for the next meet and greet.
mark sobba - December 17, 2009
Ya...
I went to the event before the Tampa game last August. I’m just saying that an event of this caliber is rare. Worth much more than $10 fucking dollars
insidetheparker - December 17, 2009
Ten dollars fucking other dollars?!
Nice…..
OlSalty - December 17, 2009
Would that result in even more dollars?
msb - December 17, 2009
I need to try this.
Christmas spending broke me.
Is there money porn available to arouse the dollars?
Dave Clapper - December 17, 2009
Just start leaving copies of Forbes lying around
pdb - December 17, 2009
Wouldn't a flat tax make them less excited?
And how do you clone Steve in the first place?
Dave Clapper - December 17, 2009
SON OF A BITCH
Robert - December 17, 2009
Something tells me you'll be able to get in anyway
insidetheparker - December 17, 2009
If I don't get in I will blow up the library
Robert - December 17, 2009
Please read Jeff's post above.
It clearly states:
Hope that answers any questions you have, Champ.
katal - December 17, 2009
Wow, glad I checked the blogs this morning instead of this afternoon
appleshampoo - December 17, 2009
Well, thank you work for blocking USSM so I can't get tickets.
Eyebrows - December 17, 2009 via mobile
Cripes.
I came very close to buying extra tickets in case someone I knew couldn’t get in. Sorry!
katal - December 17, 2009
You're an Angels fan.
We’ll be talking about Mariners baseball. Nothing for you there.
Two Rs and Two Ls - December 17, 2009
I, for one, will not be attending
Who’s with me!
Poochie - December 17, 2009
I am with you Poochie.
Sec 108 - December 17, 2009
I'm (not) there too!
pdb - December 17, 2009
Well fuck.
I wanted to go. They need to find a bigger place.
Wilder. - December 17, 2009
I just got home from school too...
Slurvey - December 17, 2009
I'm guessing video is out of the question again.
Wilder. - December 17, 2009
No podcasting either.
Sorry.
JY - December 17, 2009
From the original post!
pdb - December 17, 2009
Thanks!
Wilder. - December 17, 2009
I'm trying figure out why I didn't attempt to buy a ticket.
After 5 years I think I actually fear meeting Jeff.
Scruffy Lefty - December 17, 2009
I've meet him countless times and I still fear meeting him.
Robert - December 17, 2009
I seem to remember you being continuosly destroyed the only time I was with both you and Jeff
Fett42 - December 17, 2009
The only thing that destroyed me that night was beer and soccerballs
Robert - December 17, 2009
Buzzcuts are awesome
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
As many have seen before, Stifler agrees
Fett42 - December 17, 2009
I am still a scurred of him also.
royalcurve - December 17, 2009
You just gotta know his tickle spots.
Eyebrows - December 17, 2009
No, you do.
royalcurve - December 17, 2009
I became less scared of him once I learned he was partially mentally handicapped
Dewey N - December 18, 2009
Good tip!
royalcurve - December 18, 2009
You could not possibly be as weird as I think you are
Jeff Sullivan - December 17, 2009
(He kinda is)
tootthekazoo - December 17, 2009
I think its just having that much sexiness in one room.
You, Matt and Graham. Then throw me in the mix? There would be a flood.
Scruffy Lefty - December 18, 2009
,
Robert - December 18, 2009
Damned
Too bad I had to work and we have an internet policy against purchasing stuff :(
chrisisasavage - December 17, 2009
Dave Cameron tweets that he's looking into moving to a larger venue ...
… price would go up to $15. I got my ticket but I would certainly be willing to pay $5 more if the event were moved.
Steve Nelson - December 17, 2009
People who already bought their tickets wouldn't be affected
I don’t want people to get their hopes up, though. I’m not sure we can do the new place, even with the elevated cost. I’ll try, but no promises.
davidcameron - December 17, 2009
I'd donate towards a larger room
msb - December 17, 2009
DO IT. ELEVATE COSTS.
(I’d like to go, and would also donate to a larger room).
marc w - December 17, 2009
Dayum
just seeing this for the first time and already sold out! Wow! Absolutely willing to pay more to join the fun if moved to a larger venue, and I’ll bring company.
Thanks Dave (and Derek, Jeff, Matthew, Graham, un-named others) for putting in the heavy lifting here. You guys are doing a phenomenal job making the Mariners blogosphere the best in sports.
Omerta - December 18, 2009
UPDATE: 12/21 - We got a bigger venue. 250 more tickets up for sale.
Link provided in update.
Matthew - December 21, 2009
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