We're back - after a very exciting event in 2003, that attracted 730 LGBT fans & our friends and attracted national press attention, this year we are going to be OUT at the new ballpark. The game is Monday August 9th (vs. Rockies) at 7:05 PM, and this night is also $1.00 (hot) dog night. wink

This year we are hoping for over 1000 attendees. Just like last year, if enough people purchase tickets, someone from the LGBT community will throw out the opening pitch and "Gay Community Night" will be displayed on the scoreboard.

The event is not a fundraiser, but promises to be a lot of fun!

Tickets are only $16 and can be ordered by
printing out an order form (in PDF format).
The order form can be mailed or faxed directly to the Phillies. Link to Gay Community Night order form

[ June 07, 2004, 07:37 PM: Message edited by: scottie ]

So is there going to be an Outsports group among the crowd?

I'm giving this a friendly bump. wink

If 3 is a group -- we have a group. Your bump is always welcome JIP wink

Really? Well, I can bump you in person if you like....

(sound of screeching car tires as mdphl flees) eek!

I know you guys discussed Phillies gay day at the convention. However, WHY did they have to choose a Monday night :mad: ? I understand that the Phillies are not going to allow a Saturday or Sunday, but if it was at least a Thursday or Friday, I probably would have taken a quick train up there. Monday just sucks if you live out-of-town.

You'd have to ask scottie to be sure, but if I recall, it was thought that it might be easier to have out-of-towners come for the weekend and stay Monday to go to the game, instead of having to come in on a Thursday. I'm not sure why, but there was a reason Fridays were not considered to be a good idea. I think it may have to do with local people hitting the beaches for the weekend, and around here they leave on Friday for that. And most of the tickets will be sold to locals.

Last year's game was on a Tuesday, by the way.

Sorry Monday doesn't work out in your schedule. We couldn't schedule the game for a Friday/Saturday/Sunday because we couldn't be guaranteed the opening pitch and scoreboard acknowledgement ("Gay Community Night"). We are trying a Monday this year because 1) the evening is dollar (hot) dog night and 2) some from out of town last year said a Monday would be good, as they could make it a long weekend.

Oh, great. Just shoot down my beach theory.

So, since this less than a month and a half away, we can do the same thing as last year if we want a united Outsports group. I can order and hold the tickets until game day, and we can meet at the park. Anyone interested?

Joe,

Are there still tickets available? I have some time to use or lose at work, and this would be a perfect opportunity.

I'm not Joe, but there are still tickets available and we'd love to have you join us. I just received an update from the Phillies, we've sold about 500 tickets so far. As we reserved 1000 tickets, we're going to have to decide if we need to reserve more seats (if more seats are available).

[ July 08, 2004, 07:57 AM: Message edited by: scottie ]

And I'm no scottie. wink

So let's get this rolling if we're going to have a little Outsports gathering here. Who's in? Remember, I'll buy the tickets and we'll meet at the game (unless someone is in town before that night and wants them earlier).

Joe I will be going but I hope to have a few more going with me. I will keep you posted.

Ticket sales have now surpassed the 600 mark!

So we have at least two, or three if we're including scottie. wink

JIP - count me in for 2 tix - thanks!

I'm in!! I just booked my flights and will be in Philly from Friday, Aug. 6th to Tuesday, Aug. 10th. Woohoo!! My first trip to Philly, evah!

Joe or scottie, could you please reserve one ticket for me in the official Outsports section? (Although maybe I shouldn't sit within arms' reach of Joe - I know he gets violent at these events and tends to start swinging. ) Also, I'd like to reserve a comfortable seat with a good cruising view at the Bikestop, please. First round's on me.

Did I mention? Woohoo!!!

Put me down as "tentative" for the game, I am still trying to get Monday/Tuesday off so I can enjoy the festivities.

WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!

So we've got 6 definites, counting scottie...scottie, do you think we should set a deadline before I place the order, and if so, what date? I'd be willing to wait as long as possible and just pick up the tickets at will-call.

Another reason to come to Philly: WAWA! Plain and simple, it kicks 7-Eleven's ass. They're celebrating 40 years of success...and wouldn't you know it, they found room in this article for a quote from our own scottie! He really gets around, you know.

scottie = "Queen" of All Media

Today the Philadelphia Inquirer, next week, a guest spot on Hollywood Squares! Way (or WAWA) to go scottie!!!

"Queen" or just another Media Whore? wink

Giving this a bump...the game is two weeks from today! If you want to be part of the Outsports group I need to hear from you this week, as I'll order the tickets next week, so don't delay. Besides, if you're part of our group you get to meet the one and only Seph! How can you pass this up? wink In addition, I am hoping we can set up a gathering at the Bike Stop or some other bar during the weekend.

Joe,

I am happy to say that I will be part of the festivities on Monday night - my boss finally gave approval for Monday and Tuesday off.

I will arriving in Philly that Monday (have to be here for my Ultimate Frisbee tournament the weekend before), so I will just be there the evening of the game.

Excellent. Counting scottie, we have 7 in the group. Anyone else? Speak up!

I'm setting this coming Sunday as the deadline. If you want to be part of our group let me know by Sunday. I'm calling for tickets first thing Monday morning.

As of this morning, over 900 tickets have been sold. For anyone who is thinking about going, I'd encourage you to decide pretty quickly, because it is possible we will be sold out of tickets by the middle of next week.

[ July 29, 2004, 09:00 AM: Message edited by: scottie ]

Over 900! Wow. I hope they're not sold out by Monday morning. eek!

Come on out and be part of the gay group and see anti-gay Todd Jones! Is that a Phillies marketing ploy or what? Anyway, just a reminder that Monday morning I'm ordering the tickets for our Outsports group so if you want in, you're running out of time so don't delay!

Todd Jones STILL has a job in major league ball???

Hey Joe, maybe you can get your sportsradio friends to interview him and see if his attitude has changed in the last three years, see what he thinks about Gay Day at the Phillies. At least he might be good for a laugh...

They're scottie's sportsradio friends, not mine. wink He said he might be going on the morning show to promote the game. I'm not sure if that's a go or not.

Okay, we're in! wink I called and ordered 7 tickets this morning, and I'll pick them up during the week. If you're not listed above and still are interested in attending the game, move quickly since, as scottie said, they might be sold out of the Gay Day allotment. Go to the link above and fax it in or call the number shown on the order form. Who wants to bring rotten tomatoes to throw at Todd Jones?

Are we supposed to be wearing rainbow colored clothing, or some other type of identifiable item? If I recall correctly, I remember seeing a lot of red in pictures of last year's game.

Red would be the Phillies' color, of course.

If things go the same way this week as they did in the past week, bring a paper bag to wear over your head. eek!

Oh, great. So now I have to dig up my old rainbow fright wig out of the attic? And how, praytell, do I explain at customs why I'm dressing up as a rainbow? I know! "I'm Doug Hennings' lost love child."

Hope the Phils can string together a few wins out on the west coast this week. I'm really not interested in traveling all this way just to watch some sub-.500 team play. I can do that at home.

Now look what you've done, Joe! You've scared them all away! You steeenking eeediot!! :mad:

You're sounding like Ren, so does that make me...Stimpy? eek! Trust me, I scare people away for many reasons, but none of them have to do with you!

Just noticed that Gay Community Night with the Phillies is listed on the AOL/Cityguide Philadelphia. It says this:

There is a section where you can post comments (User Reviews and Ratings). There are a couple of negative comments at present. Perhaps some Outsporters might like to add some positive, friendly comments.

Update - the team sucks, Bowa and Ed Wade should both be fired, but we've sold almost 1100 tickets. If anyone is still thinking about going, buy your tickets in the next day or two before we sell out.

[ August 03, 2004, 02:41 PM: Message edited by: scottie ]

Hey! Why wasn't I invited to be part of the procession? All this Outsports posting ought to count for something! wink One of the dolts who made a negative post gave it a 5-star rating! However, ummmm, someone else forgot to choose a rating entirely.

[ August 03, 2004, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Joe in Philly ]

I can't believe 1100 tickets have been sold so far. Is that a record for a gay day at a ballpark?
Joe who are the seven making up the Outsports group?, just to be sure.

Record is 2,000 in Chicago and 2,000 in Atlanta, but wait until next year....

me, scottie, Seph, CPT Doom, mdphl (2 tix), and you.

I picked up the tickets last night after work. We should probably begin discussing when and where we're going to meet up on Monday.

Latest count is 1260 people attending. If someone wants to count the # of people present to verify the number, feel free to.

We're recommending people be at the ballpark by 6:30 PM, so you are there to see the opening pitch (by Sue Gildea, Commissioner of the City of Brotherly Love Softball League) and the National Anthem sung by the Spruce Street Singers.

[ August 05, 2004, 08:02 AM: Message edited by: scottie ]

I plan to be in town around 2 - 3 in the afternoon - am staying close to where the Outsports convention was held, so can meet in the early evening.

CPT Doom: I don't have an exact time for when I'm getting out of work...as early as possible, of course. The earlier I get into work, the earlier I leave and have more time to kill. I'll send you a PM with my cell phone number. Call me on Monday when you get here and I can tell you exactly when I can meet you, and we can coordinate with Seph, who is set to arrive tomorrow. We can take the subway to be at the ballpark by, say, 6 pm. That will give you CBP newbies a chance to walk around the place while allowing enough time to see the anthem and first pitch as scottie mentioned. My assumption is that scottie will head down there a lot earlier, as he did last year. mdphl and phillyrunner: do you want to meet us in CC or at the park?

When Seph arrives tomorrow he's supposed to call me to set up a little get-together in town tomorrow night or during the weekend, so that might be an opportunity for you local guys to get their ticket if needed. Once I hear from him I'll post the plan here.

[ August 05, 2004, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: Joe in Philly ]

Don't forget to take pictures... and fill us all in on who did what with who. wink

I'll probably be sworn to secrecy...again. wink

Maybe it will be us sworn to secrecy about your hook-up(s), especially now that Pat is now on the disabled list.