For those of us that need a reminder, the Ballpark Trip Associate has hired Lehman Brothers finest outcasts to help planned savings to be used towards the goal of inebriation. Next year's trip promises to be a memorable one as we celebrate the 10th annual trip. We've got some surprises in store, and we are expecting a wide open turnout.
See you there.
At the time of this posting, you should have $100 saved towards the 2011 trip.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
2010 Ballpark Trip Season Underway
2010 Beisbol Trip applications were sent out today! Better late than never, the Ballpark Trip Association is at it again. The process for planning the 9th annual trip is underway. Typically, the Ballpark Trip Association meets early in the new year to create and issue applications. Due to the growing interest in the trip and the international appeal in recent years, key members of the association were hired by private planning firms in order to establish guidance and regulation to upstart associations in other parts of the world. Yes, we are that big; in fact our strength is only exceeded by our mystery.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
1 Week to Go!
Woo Hoo,
Couldn't come soon enough. I think everyone needs a little get away here. Bring on the Purple Drank!
Couldn't come soon enough. I think everyone needs a little get away here. Bring on the Purple Drank!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Less than a Month to go
Get your underwears ready!!!!!
Hotlanta in 23 Days.
You slackers that are afraid of committment need to get your asses in gear.
I also need to figure out how many tickets we are going to need so that I can dump the rest of them.
Hotlanta in 23 Days.
You slackers that are afraid of committment need to get your asses in gear.
I also need to figure out how many tickets we are going to need so that I can dump the rest of them.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hotel Selected for Ballpark Trip
Here is the link to the Hilton Doubletree Hotel - Buckhead, in beautiful scenic Buckhead Atlanta Georgia.
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/ATLBHDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Atlanta-Buckhead-Georgia/index.do?WT.srch=1
http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/ATLBHDT-Doubletree-Hotel-Atlanta-Buckhead-Georgia/index.do?WT.srch=1
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Flight Info for NJ Peeps
Thanks To Brian D for sending in this Info
We are set to fly out of Newark Continental Flight CO1159
Wed 24 Jun 09 at 12:30PM arriving in Atlanta at 2:59PM
Flying back Continental Flight CO84
Mon 29 Jun 09 at 11:14AM arriving in Newark at 1:49PM
The flights came down again.
We got tickets for $158 plus taxes and fees ($189
We are set to fly out of Newark Continental Flight CO1159
Wed 24 Jun 09 at 12:30PM arriving in Atlanta at 2:59PM
Flying back Continental Flight CO84
Mon 29 Jun 09 at 11:14AM arriving in Newark at 1:49PM
The flights came down again.
We got tickets for $158 plus taxes and fees ($189
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Atlanta Named as 2009 Ballpark Trip Destination:
Official Announcement
Dear valued member of the Ballpark Trip Association,
Over the last few weeks, the Ballpark Trip Association has been collecting data in order to best suit the needs of its members. The primary goal of the association’s selection process is to accommodate the maximum number of members in any given year.
Employing scientifically proven polling mechanisms, the best choice to involve as many members was decided to be… Baltimore / DC / Philly
This included a definitive excess of 3 members over the next suitable destination.
Please know that every attempt was made in order to accommodate this plan but unfortunately, 2009 is proving to be the most difficult year to date as far as scheduling.
July and August, typically the timeframe for the trip were extremely hectic due to important commitments and anticipated life events for existing members. Based on availability of the majority of active members, a suitable schedule could not be reached to include the three parks. Following vetting within the months of July and August, June and September were given consideration to no avail.
As a result, the second choice destination (1st choice for many) is officially being named as the 2009 Ball Park Trip City.
Gentleman, it is with great honor that we name the city of HOTLANTA as home of the 2009 Beisbol Trip. June 24th- June 28 (Or as individual needs allow).
Hopefully, the people that answered the surveys as “maybe” will take the following into consideration.
A single destination means less travel and more time in one city.
Costs of Eating / Drinking / Lodging in Atlanta are typically lower than in the more expensive cities of Baltimore / DC / Philly.
Current Travelocity Roundtrip Farewatcher Rates (3 March 2009)
Seattle to Atlanta $ 305 (SEA to EWR $241)
Phoenix to Atlanta $ 205 (PHX to EWR $245)
Newark to Atlanta $ 155
Chicago to Atlanta $ 128 (CHI to EWR $168)
Raliegh-Durham to Atlanta $ 105
1 or 2 game tickets are less than 3 game tickets
This may be more true in June than it is now due to constraints on buying tickets for the games in Atlanta. We will have to buy more tickets to qualify for a group rate. The excess tickets will be sold by a third party (Probably at an increased rate) The profits from these tickets can go to general drinking funds or to reduce the price of the used purchased tickets.
Please know that there are no hidden agendas and no vote was counted to mean more than any other.
Thank you and see you in Atlanta,
The Ballpark Trip Association
Dear valued member of the Ballpark Trip Association,
Over the last few weeks, the Ballpark Trip Association has been collecting data in order to best suit the needs of its members. The primary goal of the association’s selection process is to accommodate the maximum number of members in any given year.
Employing scientifically proven polling mechanisms, the best choice to involve as many members was decided to be… Baltimore / DC / Philly
This included a definitive excess of 3 members over the next suitable destination.
Please know that every attempt was made in order to accommodate this plan but unfortunately, 2009 is proving to be the most difficult year to date as far as scheduling.
July and August, typically the timeframe for the trip were extremely hectic due to important commitments and anticipated life events for existing members. Based on availability of the majority of active members, a suitable schedule could not be reached to include the three parks. Following vetting within the months of July and August, June and September were given consideration to no avail.
As a result, the second choice destination (1st choice for many) is officially being named as the 2009 Ball Park Trip City.
Gentleman, it is with great honor that we name the city of HOTLANTA as home of the 2009 Beisbol Trip. June 24th- June 28 (Or as individual needs allow).
Hopefully, the people that answered the surveys as “maybe” will take the following into consideration.
A single destination means less travel and more time in one city.
Costs of Eating / Drinking / Lodging in Atlanta are typically lower than in the more expensive cities of Baltimore / DC / Philly.
Current Travelocity Roundtrip Farewatcher Rates (3 March 2009)
Seattle to Atlanta $ 305 (SEA to EWR $241)
Phoenix to Atlanta $ 205 (PHX to EWR $245)
Newark to Atlanta $ 155
Chicago to Atlanta $ 128 (CHI to EWR $168)
Raliegh-Durham to Atlanta $ 105
1 or 2 game tickets are less than 3 game tickets
This may be more true in June than it is now due to constraints on buying tickets for the games in Atlanta. We will have to buy more tickets to qualify for a group rate. The excess tickets will be sold by a third party (Probably at an increased rate) The profits from these tickets can go to general drinking funds or to reduce the price of the used purchased tickets.
Please know that there are no hidden agendas and no vote was counted to mean more than any other.
Thank you and see you in Atlanta,
The Ballpark Trip Association
Friday, February 13, 2009
New Polls
Hey Guys,
There are some new polls that are of utmost importance. Please vote only once for each question. I think we are down to two realistic possibilities. Seems there was a strong - late push for Atlanta. Of course the idea is to accomodate the most people that are going to realistically go on the trip. In short, we are looking for the trip that is going to ensure participation the most members.
There are some new polls that are of utmost importance. Please vote only once for each question. I think we are down to two realistic possibilities. Seems there was a strong - late push for Atlanta. Of course the idea is to accomodate the most people that are going to realistically go on the trip. In short, we are looking for the trip that is going to ensure participation the most members.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
No Good Dates
Every year, the goal of the Ballpark Trip Association is to make plans to include as many veterans as possible. 2009 is shaping up to present several challenges in the typical time period of the trip, but it is important to remember that it is the participants that make the trip and it shouldn't be the trip that dictates the people. Let's use this space to discuss what dates people cannot attend. Have at it. I will start with saying that I can't be on the trip the first weekend in August or the last weekend in August.
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