JimH5

I think its torture. I get worked up a lot over these games, and even the wins just register as a feeling of relief, not elation. Brewers postseason success is such a foreign place to be, I'm still trying to get comfortable with it.

I have been meaning to get to Foley's, the bar known for being a baseball mecca. It's near the Empire State Building.

He was the best starting pitcher on the 1970 and 1971 teams, and earned an All Star selection in 1971. He was part of the Tommy Harper trade to Boston that brought back George Scott and others. RIP to an important part of Brewers history. https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article219466410.html

I may get run out of town for saying this, but some of the Brewers Twitterverse towards the Cubs is getting pretty chesty. The Cole Hamels stuff and the Flying the L and all of that seems a little strong for a fan base that's seen exactly 1 League Champion in almost 50 years. I dislike Chicago fans as much as the next guy, but I would rather see Brewers fans celebrating wins instead of Cubs losses.

I don't care about making the game safe. Besides, the league doesnt care about the linemen crashing into each other every play, including Helmut to Helmut. But the camera doesnt show most of that, so its ok. I don't want to see players injured, but if it happens within the old rules I just saw it as part of the game. Lots of people go to work every day with occupations where they could be injured or even killed. The difference between those other jobs and football is that those other jobs don't exist exclusively for our entertainment. I look at the health outcomes of football players and can't ignore that they're destroying themselves for something that's not really that important. For those interested in reading two years worth of my self-righteousness on the subject, I present this link: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/brewerfanpoliticalscene/watching-football-wholesome-entertainment-or-immor-t1216.html

But that's exactly what happened to the 82 Brewers. Down 0-2, and won 3 in a row to advance. I don't especially dislike going to Cubs games. They give me a chance to see sad/angry/disillusioned/worried Cubs fans after a Brewers win. They're not so mouthy then. I didn't buy the postseason strip because the Miller Park experience has soured on me. I despise waiting in traffic to park. The entrance lines are too slow. The food is spotty and at it's best is pretty unremarkable. The pace of action seems so slow to me. I'm usually too tired to last a whole game and then exhausted the next day. My days as a 20-pack holder are on hold for now. Maybe I need some time away from MP to rekindle my appreciation of it. Yes, but the mindset of most people will be that the series is over. I sympathize with your grievances. I park at or near Target though and come from the West, so there is no traffic really. Easy out too. I enjoy the walk through the park by the VA to the stadium, and I time it just right, or meet someone in the lot for tailgating. I rarely eat the food, but I think a few things are pretty good, and at least better than most sports stadiums. I have young kids, so during the regular season I don't see all the action anyway, we're up and moving around a lot. The 20-pk was awesome for me this year and there was no hesitation to renew. I had something to do all summer with the kids and it wasn't as much of a commitment as I thought, the games were well spaced out. I'm glad you and your kids enjoy the games. My daughter never really enjoyed the game day experience, so that's another part of why I'm discontinuing our package.

But that's exactly what happened to the 82 Brewers. Down 0-2, and won 3 in a row to advance. I don't especially dislike going to Cubs games. They give me a chance to see sad/angry/disillusioned/worried Cubs fans after a Brewers win. They're not so mouthy then. I didn't buy the postseason strip because the Miller Park experience has soured on me. I despise waiting in traffic to park. The entrance lines are too slow. The food is spotty and at it's best is pretty unremarkable. The pace of action seems so slow to me. I'm usually too tired to last a whole game and then exhausted the next day. My days as a 20-pack holder are on hold for now. Maybe I need some time away from MP to rekindle my appreciation of it.

I have a 20-pack and didn't buy the postseason strip. The price was around $3800, and I don't have that sitting around. Plus, there was no way I was going to go to all of the games, and didn't want the hassle of trying to unload the games I wouldn't be attending. Cubs fans seem to be able to get into the stadium just fine, and my two seats won't make a difference.

Got the beer cheese sausage today and it was basically cold. Not thrilled by that. It really seems hit and miss with Miller Park food. I've had two uninspiring experiences the last two times. The Johnsonville Polish sausage just isn't as good as the Klement's. Maybe the stuff from the grocery store is fine, but the Miller Park polish aren't anything to look forward to. And today's Pepperoni pizza at the Zafiro's stand took nearly 15 minutes when I was told it would take 5. I hope they come up with some new fare next year. I'm ready to eat beforehand and skip the concession stands.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sbnation.com/platform/amp/2017/7/17/15985000/broncos-fans-disappointed-policy-revoke-season-tickets A pretty bad way to treat people. But they only do it because there are more customers than they have tickets to sell.

In DC, the Redskins boasted having a huge waiting list to buy seats and that turned into a scam, as they have plenty of seats available, even with sections closed off. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/redskins-end-their-season-ticket-wait-list-which-they-once-claimed-had-200000-people/2018/06/13/61abd2c8-6f26-11e8-bf86-a2351b5ece99_story.html I suspect that the next Packers downturn of 5+ years will put that waitlist to the test. With the secondary ticket market now legitimate, one doesn't need season tickets to go to any game they want.

The finger gesture that the Brewer do (started by Lorenzo Cain) after a hit hasn't caught on with me. I don't think I'll ever find it charming. Jesus Aguilar talks to the home plate umpire a lot. I think that might get old.

We had an issue last fall with flying squirrels. They got into an attic space and we knew about it from the sound and the urine smell. They're tiny, and found a very small gap for entry. They didn't do any real damage, but it took several visits to get 3 of them and seal their point of entry. I think the price was about the same for the initial service call.

I understand that some people are more interested in military procedures and dignity than I am. I never served, so the specific medals and awards aren't as meaningful to me. In the interest of preserving family heirlooms, I think either way is fine. A photo display with the one authentic medal can be meaningful and tell his story just fine. If you want to pursue buying the "missing" medals, that's ok, too. But I don't think it's necessary to honor his memory or legacy.

Mine seems to have lost a protective cover or coating or something on that hatch latch. I know this to be true because every time I open it, I get black rubber smudge on my hand. It's sticky and gummy and comes off with a wet wipe, but still... Mine is a 2007, and I keep thinking I would replace it one of these years, but it still runs fine and I don't need a car payment, so I still have it after 138,000+ miles.

This is such a weird team. So Jekyll and Hyde. They get blown out often and have so many holes. And yet they also deliver dramatic wins. I can't believe they'll make the wild card game, but what do I know?

Agreed on Mack. It's a nationally historic piece because of him, instead of just local interest. I'd be interested in it because it's a Brewers piece, but not at that price. I'd want to bust it out of that slab and frame it, which makes it closer to $3,000. Too pricey for me. Cool on the Borchert Field stuff. The only thing I have from the minor league Brewers is a 1948 game program. I have taken some of my stuff out to make presentations and lead a baseball themed discussion at a local nursing home, and that old Borchert Field program is a huge hit. Lots of senior citizens have vivid memories of games there. Apparently beer and soda was sold in bottles, and fans would drop empties onto ground underneath the open bleacher seats and if kids would pick up and turn in enough of those empties, they would get free tickets.

Not sure why Heritage assigns the same number to different items. The one I was commenting on was the 1897 Brewers Cabinet Photo featuring Connie Mack. If you scroll down the search of the 31 items with that item number, it's about 1/3 of the way down.

Not sure if they were concerned about sharpie vs. ballpoint on balls back in 1987. I remember being at shows in 1990 or 91 and there were guys in autograph lines getting sharpie signatures. Now we know better.

It sold for $2,640, including the buyer's premium. That seems high, but the ancient and rare memorabilia market is full of very rich guys dropping six-figures on stuff all the time, so for some, this could be a bargain. Graded 1.5 with those creases on it, it's doubtful that there is a lesser version around for much less. Everytime I wonder when the bottom is going to drop out of the super high priced market, it doesn't.

I think he only deserves blame if the players are grousing. With the atypical lineups and roster construction and frequent roster moves, he's got to keep everyone on the same page. As far as bullpen management goes, he's only responsible for keeping guys as fresh as possible. And I think he's been okay with that.

I would call the Brewers/Cubs exchange as awkward, not necessarily unprofessional. Sometimes we trip over our words or make a bad first impression, and we can't just rewind it and start over. The other two, though, really were unprofessional. "Google my new boss" is telling you that this person doesn't trust or respect the new boss, and can't keep things confidential. And "she's having a heated argument right now" isn't anybody's business. Nobody should have their business exposed like that by a coworker. I worked in HR for many years and made a few mistakes like this, but not often, and not in back-to-back encounters. You can't avoid this person, but understand if she's being this chummy and loose-lipped with you, she probably is doing the same with others.

This isn't mine. But I see Heritage Auctions is selling a ball from the Nieves No-hitter. I'm interested in seeing how much this gets. A real rarity in Brewers history. https://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/1987-juan-nieves-game-used-baseball-from-no-hitter-game-full-ticket-andamp-signed-cachet/p/50006-104028.s?ic4=GalleryView-ShortDescription-071515

So sad. The Anvil was one of my favorites. Guys from that era subject themselves to a lot of physical trauma. He was on medication to control seizures, and doctors suspected he had Alzheimer's disease. They really worked the Hart Foundation matches into things of beauty, with Bret the tactician and Anvil bringing bursts of energy and power. Sad that the work took so much out of him. RIP

I will mostly miss Schroeder's mispronunciation of Villar's name.