40,000 Playoff Tickets: Yes, This Thread Is All About My Needs

[pbmax]

Packers have 40,000 playoff tickets going on sale tomorrow.

Apparently the fainting hearts who have season tickets didn't want to lend the Packers several hundred dollars, free of interest, for a month given the team's prospects.

Which means I will be buying if at all possible tomorrow.

Where do I want to sit that is not premium priced and where do I want to buy from (Ticketmaster, Packers.com, phone)?

[gbgary]

30 yd lines out. packers.com i'd guess for face value $. the scalpers computer programs will be buying them up quick so be on time.

[pbmax]

I gotta figure out how much this will cost, haven't gone since a Jets game a LONG time ago (Boomer Esiason might have been involved).

[woodbuck27]

Packers have 40,000 playoff tickets going on sale tomorrow.

Apparently the fainting hearts who have season tickets didn't want to lend the Packers several hundred dollars, free of interest, for a month given the team's prospects.

Which means I will be buying if at all possible tomorrow.

Where do I want to sit that is not premium priced and where do I want to buy from (Ticketmaster, Packers.com, phone)?

Your buying 40,000 tickets.

Ohh what a party. Your tailgate will be awesome.

Smoky so have this fella in attendance:

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[pbmax]

Dan, Green and Gold ticket holders get first shot with an email tonight. Any chance you are not buying your full allotment?

:D

[ThunderDan]

Dan, Green and Gold ticket holders get first shot with an email tonight. Any chance you are not buying your full allotment?

:D

Don't have an e-mail yet. Will buy them if available. I can't believe my wife didn't send in the playoff payment but after the Det game she said no way.

[pbmax]

Don't have an e-mail yet. Will buy them if available. I can't believe my wife didn't send in the playoff payment but after the Det game she said no way.

Just let me know, either by board or PM me for phone.

Here is the press release: http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Packers-Playoff-tickets-to-go-on-sale-Monday/fcaaedbe-9eb8-46b1-ba6f-8bd4469c3c8e

[pbmax]

Season ticket holders get to order from 9 AM-2 PM and can buy 4 tickets only. Price is $105-125. My guess is that Dan has more than four in the family who wish to go :lol:

[woodbuck27]

Season ticket holders get to order from 9 AM-2 PM and can buy 4 tickets only. Price is $105-125. My guess is that Dan has more than four in the family who wish to go :lol:

Price is $105-125.

That's amazingly low.

$250.00 /pair...is just great.

[pbmax]

Price is $105-125.

That's amazingly low.

$250.00 /pair...is just great.

Yes, I am stunned they are that low. I think the last pair of tickets I bought for face value were $48 a piece for end zone corner, 14 rows up.

[ThunderDan]

Yes, I am stunned they are that low. I think the last pair of tickets I bought for face value were $48 a piece for end zone corner, 14 rows up.

I think we paid $192 for Playoff tickets last year on the 48 yard line 40 rows up. They would have been $208 a seat if we had gotten the NFC Championship game.

[pbmax]

I think we paid $192 for Playoff tickets last year on the 48 yard line 40 rows up. They would have been $208 a seat if we had gotten the NFC Championship game.

That's a huge jump from Wild Card to Division.

[Freak Out]

So who is ordering tickets and will they have a spare to sell to me?

[ThunderDan]

That's a huge jump from Wild Card to Division.

Actually, I use those tickets as bookmarks now. I just checked and they were $220 for the championship.

[CaptainKickass]

Yes, I am stunned they are that low. I think the last pair of tickets I bought for face value were $48 a piece for end zone corner, 14 rows up.


Hey....


http://www.icollectsports.com/appraise/SoldImages/390024118663.JPG



It sure would be nice if tickets were TWELVE FUCKING DOLLARS again.

:)

[Fosco33]

got 4 pretty easy. face value for playoffs - easy call.

[pbmax]

Section 110. My son will cheer the Packers. I will be booing Harbaugh.

[woodbuck27]

Hey....


http://www.icollectsports.com/appraise/SoldImages/390024118663.JPG

It sure would be nice if tickets were TWELVE FUCKING DOLLARS again.

:)

Hot Dogs were a dime and a shake $two bits$.

A new car cost $1800.00

A new house $18 K.

A trip to Alaska...Priceless.

[Carolina_Packer]

I gotta figure out how much this will cost, haven't gone since a Jets game a LONG time ago (Boomer Esiason might have been involved).

You got me wondering when that last home meeting with the Jets was. 2000 home opener!

http://www.footballdb.com/boxscore/2000090313

Testeverde was the QB for the Jets. We lost! :-( I remember watching that game with my relatives in Jefferson, WI near some of my family.

[Joemailman]

You got me wondering when that last home meeting with the Jets was. 2000 home opener!

http://www.footballdb.com/boxscore/2000090313

Testeverde was the QB for the Jets. We lost! :-( I remember watching that game with my relatives in Jefferson, WI near some of my family.

2006. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030gnb.htm

[gbgary]

just saw on twitter that there's still 15,000 tickets left.

[Freak Out]

I just bought one...section 328. looks like a great ticket for $120. Anyone have a spare bed for me? :)

[woodbuck27]

I just bought one...section 328. looks like a great ticket for $120. Anyone have a spare bed for me? :)

Where's that adventurous Spirit? That extra confidence?

We've got this game and Lambeau Field Packer fans will take care of you. They'll be 'a Rockin' in that Ole Field Sunday Night.

It'll be just CRAZY! No problem hooking up.

All Night Loooong. All Night . All Night Loooong....

[ThunderDan]

Got our 4 for being season ticket holders. Was going to float two to pb but he was able to get tickets also. Sounds like a lot of the Rats will be there. We should get together before the game for a beer or two.

[pbmax]

Bought mine at 5:00 PM and got in Section 110. If the seat chart I found was right we are in the last row of the section closest to the field. Corner of end zone, $122.5 a pop.

If 15,000 remain, there are going to be a few 49er fans there. One reason never to go 8-7-1 again.

[pbmax]

What the heck is up with Packer fans? There are ACTUALLY 15,000 tickets left?!

Apparently no one is buying into the playoff dream.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/238234631.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

This should be a Rat meet up at this rate.

[Freak Out]

Pretty sad.

[pbmax]

Pretty sad.

Yeah. My plan is to get there early, find reasonably close parking (I know, no one thinks of things like these) and get indoors for food and beverages. Will have high school aged son, so not planning to drink (much).

Willing to meet up with whoever wants to, I know Dan has said yes to this and Fosco has tickets.

[Pugger]

The reason I'm sure why there are so many tickets available is because not many weeks ago nobody dreamed we'd be in the playoffs so season ticket holders didn't snap them up beforehand! Its only Tuesday. Once fans realize they don't have to pay a kings' ransom for them they will sell.

[denverYooper]

Man, I wish I could go but I have family obligations and low funds right now. It would have been a tough sell in my house to get travel funds approved for plane tickets + game tickets.

[pbmax]

Man, I wish I could go but I have family obligations and low funds right now. It would have been a tough sell in my house to get travel funds approved for plane tickets + game tickets.

How much would gas to drive cost? :lol:

[woodbuck27]

Man, I wish I could go but I have family obligations and low funds right now. It would have been a tough sell in my house to get travel funds approved for plane tickets + game tickets.

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[pbmax]

What we need is Patler or KY to make the trip. That would draw Rats in.

Or Skin and Nutz. That would draw them in to the Gentleman's Club.

[MadtownPacker]

Damn, you foolz need to hook up. Just don't invite Bretsky, that fooker is jinxed!

[Fosco33]

I knew ticketmaster fucked up. For a long time - they only had 'will-call' option. And it said 'will-call will be available 90min before kickoff'. My thought - why the fuck would Lambeau want to distribute 40,000 tickets to probably 10-20 thousand purchasers.

It actually caused me to not my extra tickets and try to flip them on ebay/etc as I didn't want to have to find someone before the game.

This AM - Ticketmaster realized this colossal mistake and sent them via email.

[pbmax]

I knew ticketmaster fucked up. For a long time - they only had 'will-call' option. And it said 'will-call will be available 90min before kickoff'. My thought - why the fuck would Lambeau want to distribute 40,000 tickets to probably 10-20 thousand purchasers.

It actually caused me to not my extra tickets and try to flip them on ebay/etc as I didn't want to have to find someone before the game.

This AM - Ticketmaster realized this colossal mistake and sent them via email.

The Packer page said the only option online would be to print the ticket. I bet their frontend software simply didn't notify you after the purchase, but the backend corrected it.

[Fosco33]

I definitely wanted to print - no big deal now. And they fixed it on ticketmaster now. best single seat left is packer side near 35 yr line - best 4 pack is in endzone.

Wonder if because it's freezing cold that folks don't want to go?

Easy for me - I'm sitting in SoCal for last month and haven't processed the subzero temps yet.

[red]

i had one dialed up on ticketmaster last night in section 116, but the fact that i had zero dollars and bills up the ass means i can't go

[Carolina_Packer]

2006. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612030gnb.htm

True dat! So, that was the last home game against the Jets, and we beat them in 2010 (9-0 at Met Life, I believe) so we are due to play them next year. I can't believe we got smoked at home by the Jets, but I guess they were 10-6 that year.

I was trying to recall when PB Max had seen the Packers vs. Jets since he mentioned it may have involved Boomer Esiason, but that would have been 1993-1995, according to Wikipedia.

I should have dug further. Here is when they would have played Esiason when with the Jets.

11/13/1994 New York Jets W, 17-10 6-4-0

So, PB that's the last time you saw the Pack at Lambeau? If so, you're due!

[Cheesehead Craig]

Combo platter of season tix holders not buying them a month ago due to a poor Packers team and just cold, cold temps at the game vs sitting in a warm home with the HDTV.

[denverYooper]

How much would gas to drive cost? :lol:

Well, I ran it by my wife and she just started laughing. She never actually answered the question.

She would be open to Aaron Rodgers buying me a plane ticket, however.

[pbmax]

I expect everyone on this board to buy a ticket after you've tipped a few tonight or tomorrow during the Badger game. I mean, c'mon, when else can you have a chance to see Thunder Dan and I in the same city at the same time?

[Rodgers12]

I expect everyone on this board to buy a ticket after you've tipped a few tonight or tomorrow during the Badger game. I mean, c'mon, when else can you have a chance to see Thunder Dan and I in the same city at the same time?

I want to go, but I hate that feeling of being stuck in traffic for a couple of hours after a Packer loss. You sit in your car and wait and ponder about what went wrong. It is very depressing. A playoff loss? Knowing that the season is over til the next blue moon, that's worse than depression; it's borderline suicide.

Now, I still believe in the Packers. I hope the Packers win. Will they win? Packer defense is uninspiring.

It is easier for the mind to just watch the game at home. In the unfortunate event of a loss, one can simply drink a couple teaspoons of 10% alcohol cough syrup and sleep for awhile, or hire a female companion like I did after the infamous Viking playoff loss.

I still might attend the game, though, if fat capit, err, fat pigs lower ticket prices sufficiently later this week.

[channtheman]

Going to be watching from Hawaii this year. If I hadn't planned this Hawaii vacation, I would most likely be flying out to see the game.

[pbmax]

I want to go, but I hate that feeling of being stuck in traffic for a couple of hours after a Packer loss. You sit in your car and wait and ponder about what went wrong. It is very depressing. A playoff loss? Knowing that the season is over til the next blue moon, that's worse than depression; it's borderline suicide.

Now, I still believe in the Packers. I hope the Packers win. Will they win? Packer defense is uninspiring.

It is easier for the mind to just watch the game at home. In the unfortunate event of a loss, one can simply drink a couple teaspoons of 10% alcohol cough syrup and sleep for awhile, or hire a female companion like I did after the infamous Viking playoff loss.

I still might attend the game, though, if fat capit, err, fat pigs lower ticket prices sufficiently later this week.

I do know that what you do not want to do after a loss is listen to the post game show. Not as fun as listening to 670 out of Chicago after a Bears loss. :)

[Fosco33]

Making the drive after a playoff win is really, really fun though (like last year vs. Joe Webb) :-)

[mraynrand]

Not as fun as listening to 670 out of Chicago after a Bears loss. :)

That's a family tradition driving home from Packer games. It's especially fun to drive through the heart of Chicago after a Packer win/Chicago loss, with the Packer flags flying and waving at every car that has Bears stickers/flags on it.

[ThunderDan]

I expect everyone on this board to buy a ticket after you've tipped a few tonight or tomorrow during the Badger game. I mean, c'mon, when else can you have a chance to see Thunder Dan and I in the same city at the same time?

If you live in Madison it happens every day!

[red]

still 8500 tickets left to sell and the blackout deadline is tomorrow at 4:30 est i think. only 6500 sold in the last 2 days

three of the 4 wildcard games could be blacked out in their home markets.

i swear to god, if i am unable to watch a packer playoff game because its blacked out, i will be done with the NFL for good. that will be the last straw, the nfl shits all over its fans more than enough already IMO

[Bretsky]

I'm a bit surprised here; with that being said I'd rather stay home than go

[Patler]

still 8500 tickets left to sell and the blackout deadline is tomorrow at 4:30 est i think. only 6500 sold in the last 2 days


So, if not for the last expansion in the end zone, the game would be nearly sold out.




three of the 4 wildcard games could be blacked out in their home markets.

All very interesting. It seems like there is a limit to how loyal NFL fans really are.

[MJZiggy]

So, if not for the last expansion in the end zone, the game would be nearly sold out.





All very interesting. It seems like there is a limit to how loyal NFL fans really are.Ouch.

[pbmax]

So, if not for the last expansion in the end zone, the game would be nearly sold out.





All very interesting. It seems like there is a limit to how loyal NFL fans really are.

At least a limit on how much money fans will pay a month upfront for a challenging playoff run.

[red]

i think it shows people are unwilling to pay the insane sums for nfl tickets, or people don't have money anymore

we might have hit the breaking point

for me, even if i had more then 5 dollars to my name. 1 ticket, plus gas to and from the game would run me around $200

thats just too much these days

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

I don't know, I hear all the reasons for not being able to sell the tickets, but it still does not seem right. Alas, maybe it boils down to no faith in a win?

[pbmax]

I don't know, I hear all the reasons for not being able to sell the tickets, but it still does not seem right. Alas, maybe it boils down to no faith in a win?

I think that is part of it. The other part is that with four divisions and two wild cards, you get some decided underdogs at home where a lot of playoff tickets will not have been bought by the season ticket holders.

[Infamous]

ENJOY my man!!

[woodbuck27]

So, if not for the last expansion in the end zone, the game would be nearly sold out.





All very interesting. It seems like there is a limit to how loyal NFL fans really are.

Hey you don't get an opportunity at the game to get coverage of the order that Troy Aikman and Joe Buck provide.

[gbgary]

I don't know, I hear all the reasons for not being able to sell the tickets, but it still does not seem right. Alas, maybe it boils down to no faith in a win?

a not so subtle message to tt about capers' d perhaps.

[pbmax]

Best part of tickets left for sale was watching Packer writers to to discern how the blackout would affect TV viewing and how much it would cost a sponsor to buy up the tickets.

Vadermause, before someone corrected him calculated 8.500 tickets would cost $1 million dollars to buy up. He forgot the team can buy the tickets from themselves for 34% of face value AND they only need to sell non-premium seating.

Tickets running from $102 to 125, let's call that an average cost of 113.5. If ALL 8,500 available are non-premium, the Packers can put the game on TV for:

8,500
x 113.5
----------
$964,750
x .34
----------
$328,015

[Patler]

If the players who make $1 million or more kicked in $1,000/million, they could buy up all the tickets, give them away to youth groups across the state, and probably get a tax deduction for the value of their contributions.

[woodbuck27]

If the players who make $1 million or more kicked in $1,000/million, they could buy up all the tickets, give them away to youth groups across the state, and probably get a tax deduction for the value of their contributions.

http://thumb9.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/119302/117531136/stock-photo-istanbul-april-singer-atiye-performs-for-the-children-during-national-sovereignty-and-117531136.jpg

Future generations of ' deeply devoted - die hard ' Green Bay Packer fans.


GO PACK GO ! Down The 49ers !!

[red]

team only sold 1,000 tickets yesterday

just over 7 hours to sell remaining 7,500

[pbmax]

team only sold 1,000 tickets yesterday

just over 7 hours to sell remaining 7,500

They'll get an extension from the League and wait til the last minute. They they will buy up the rest.

[Patler]

The Packers have no one to blame but themselves. They have had some pretty miserable playoff performances lately, including games at Lambeau. They have been dominated by SF. I suspect a lot of fans expect them to lose, maybe even be embarrassed, and see no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars, waste many hours getting to and from the game, and sit in sub-zero wind chills to watch a game that won't be very entertaining.

A lot of fans will regret not buying tickets when the Packers win on Sunday. (Yup, I feel a victory coming on!)

[denverYooper]

The Packers have no one to blame but themselves. They have had some pretty miserable playoff performances lately, including games at Lambeau. They have been dominated by SF. I suspect a lot of fans expect them to lose, maybe even be embarrassed, and see no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars, waste many hours getting to and from the game, and sit in sub-zero wind chills to watch a game that won't be very entertaining.

A lot of fans will regret not buying tickets when the Packers win on Sunday. (Yup, I feel a victory coming on!)

Even our local guys in discussing the Broncos this morning were theorizing that the Broncos have the worst defense in the playoffs and that, they know about the Packers 428 points given up, but they don't count because no one is giving Green Bay much of a shot to advance very far, if even past the first round.

I felt better about Green Bay's chances after that :). They get to carry the "no one believes in us" banner this year.

[pbmax]

The Packers have no one to blame but themselves. They have had some pretty miserable playoff performances lately, including games at Lambeau. They have been dominated by SF. I suspect a lot of fans expect them to lose, maybe even be embarrassed, and see no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars, waste many hours getting to and from the game, and sit in sub-zero wind chills to watch a game that won't be very entertaining.

A lot of fans will regret not buying tickets when the Packers win on Sunday. (Yup, I feel a victory coming on!)

So Dan and I will see you at the game? :D

[mraynrand]

The Packers have no one to blame but themselves. They have had some pretty miserable playoff performances lately, including games at Lambeau. They have been dominated by SF. I suspect a lot of fans expect them to lose, maybe even be embarrassed, and see no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars, waste many hours getting to and from the game, and sit in sub-zero wind chills to watch a game that won't be very entertaining.

A lot of fans will regret not buying tickets when the Packers win on Sunday. (Yup, I feel a victory coming on!)

There's a lot of truth in there, but I really think it comes down to technology and culture. The improvement in the home experience has just far outpaced the stadium experience. Other than the aura of Lambeau field and being able to say "I was there," what else is there in that experience? I've been to a lot of games - usually 1 or two/year over the last 15 years home and away, and the hassle of the time, the drive and the potentially bad weather can really dampen the greatness of being there. The NFL might have to dramatically re-think how to draw people to the stadium, by offering things people cannot get at home. Player interaction comes to mind, or maybe an exciting fan Q and A with Ted Thompson. At least get rid of the advertisement dog and pony shows during breaks and halftimes and provide an exclusive great experience.

[pbmax]

Just noticed the line today (DY posted on it) and being a home underdog isn't helping attract the front runners.

[Patler]

The Packers have no one to blame but themselves. They have had some pretty miserable playoff performances lately, including games at Lambeau. They have been dominated by SF. I suspect a lot of fans expect them to lose, maybe even be embarrassed, and see no reason to shell out hundreds of dollars, waste many hours getting to and from the game, and sit in sub-zero wind chills to watch a game that won't be very entertaining.

A lot of fans will regret not buying tickets when the Packers win on Sunday. (Yup, I feel a victory coming on!)So Dan and I will see you at the game? :D

What? Break my standard game day traditions? Absolutely not! I will listen on the radio while recording the game, and watch it later that night!

Some day I will go to another game, just to see the new stadium as it functions on a game day, but I have never been big into the actual attendance thing.

[Rodgers12]

There's a lot of truth in there, but I really think it comes down to technology and culture. The improvement in the home experience has just far outpaced the stadium experience. Other than the aura of Lambeau field and being able to say "I was there," what else is there in that experience? I've been to a lot of games - usually 1 or two/year over the last 15 years home and away, and the hassle of the time, the drive and the potentially bad weather can really dampen the greatness of being there. The NFL might have to dramatically re-think how to draw people to the stadium, by offering things people cannot get at home. Player interaction comes to mind, or maybe an exciting fan Q and A with Ted Thompson. At least get rid of the advertisement dog and pony shows during breaks and halftimes and provide an exclusive great experience.

Another plus about seeing a game live in person, even if you're sitting on a tiny piece of cheap bleacher next to a fat guy with a giant right in front of you and 3 Bears fans 3 rows downs that refuse to sit the fuck down, is that you actually get to see the game "live."

"Live" games on TV usually are 5-plus seconds delayed nowadays. Fucking FCC!

[red]

Pft just heard from the league office that teams will have to pay full price in the playoffs to buy up remaining tickets

The 34 cent rules only works in the regular season

Expect blackouts this weekend

[mraynrand]

Pft just heard from the league office that teams will have to pay full price in the playoffs to buy up remaining tickets

The 34 cent rules only works in the regular season

Expect blackouts this weekend

That's just stupid. How does imposing a full price amount for the team help anything

Still, there will not be blackouts.

[mraynrand]

Another plus about seeing a game live in person, even if you're sitting on a tiny piece of cheap bleacher next to a fat guy with a giant right in front of you and 3 Bears fans 3 rows downs that refuse to sit the fuck down, is that you actually get to see the game "live."

"Live" games on TV usually are 5-plus seconds delayed nowadays. Fucking FCC!

really - the advantage of avoiding the 5 second delay? Unless you are gambling second to second, I can't see any upside there. Plus at the stadium you have to sit there like an idiot through those TV timeouts.

[pbmax]

EDIT: Ed Hoculi is reffing the Packer playoff game. I am not going to get the car started at 1:00 AM in the morning.


I doubt Ed is toking.

[mraynrand]

Ed Hoculi is reefing the Packer playoff game. I am not going to get the car started at 1:00 AM in the morning.

your steaming head can serve as a engine block heater

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

really - the advantage of avoiding the 5 second delay? Unless you are gambling second to second, I can't see any upside there. Plus at the stadium you have to sit there like an idiot through those TV timeouts.

Delay is even longer when stealing, er, I mean watching broadcast over the internet. I will often listen to an internet station and watch at the same time. Then, when radio says they made a good play, I watch, and when radio says play sucked, I turn to take a drink of cheap whiskey. How goofy am I?

[Rodgers12]

really - the advantage of avoiding the 5 second delay? Unless you are gambling second to second, I can't see any upside there. Plus at the stadium you have to sit there like an idiot through those TV timeouts.

Well, if you believe that everything in the universe is predetermined, than, yes, 5 second is meaningless. But if it's 4th and 1 from the 48 with the season on the line, I would prefer to see a play jot by as it happens on TV, not 5 second later.

As for sitting through TV TOs, it really depends on the place. At places like FedEx Field, home to the Redtails, you get to see hot chicks dance.

TV TOs at Lambeau, however, is pretty lame. The cheerleaders dress like their grandmothers and the fucking UW band. WTF? Nobody on the current Packer roster played at Wisconsin. AJ Hawk is probably thinking, wtf? Hyde probably is thinking, wtf? I would get rid of the Wisconsin band.

Edited: Tolizen does, you get the point.

[mraynrand]

R12: I'm not much of a fan of the UW band, but a lot of people really like it. When they do the fifth quarter thing, a lot of fans stick around to hear them.

[mraynrand]

Then, when radio says they made a good play, I watch, and when radio says play sucked, I turn to take a drink of cheap whiskey. How goofy am I?

You do that as a Browns fan, and you're gonna be in a coma before halftime.

[red]

still 5,500 tickets remaining with just over two hours left till the deadline

the packers could ask for an extension, but haven't yet

[mraynrand]

still 5,500 tickets remaining with just over two hours left till the deadline

the packers could ask for an extension, but haven't yet


This is getting exciting

[red]

This is getting exciting

we need to find a site with a countdown clock

[mraynrand]

we need to find a site with a countdown clock

exactly. Tickets on the left, seconds on the right

[mraynrand]

I would buy some tickets, but our pilot has the week off and I don't want to drive in this weather.

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/mraynrand/packertickets_zpsf9605e9f.png

[The Weasel]

Is the weather really a factor as people "reporters" are making it seem?

[red]

Is the weather really a factor as people "reporters" are making it seem?

the front i talked about in the other thread looks like it will hit a day early

weather channels are now saying that the temp at kickoff will be between -6 and zero, with the temp dropping into the -15 to -20 range as the game goes on

they are saying the windchill will be around -30 to -50

we're talking about an exact ice bowl situation

ice bowl 2014

[red]

I would buy some tickets, but our pilot has the week off and I don't want to drive in this weather.

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/mraynrand/packertickets_zpsf9605e9f.png

well, thats your problem, don't buy from that site

ticketmaster is the direct source for the unsold tickets and they range from 115-350 or so

i tried looking for 2 low priced tickets together yesterday and couldn't find any. so it looks like single seats and higher priced seats might be all thats left

and the tickets you listed are skybox tickets

[Rodgers12]

the front i talked about in the other thread looks like it will hit a day early

weather channels are now saying that the temp at kickoff will be between -6 and zero, with the temp dropping into the -15 to -20 range as the game goes on

they are saying the windchill will be around -30 to -50

we're talking about an exact ice bowl situation

ice bowl 2014

The good news is Kaepernick hasn't weathered the Wisconsin winter since he was 4, so maybe he'll freeze to death on Sunday, figuratively speaking. :)

[mraynrand]

well, thats your problem, don't buy from that site

ticketmaster is the direct source for the unsold tickets and they range from 115-350 or so

i tried looking for 2 low priced tickets together yesterday and couldn't find any. so it looks like single seats and higher priced seats might be all thats left

I was just trying to make a joke. Was searching for a site that would have an updated ticket amount. Ticketmaster just lists number of available packages - still around 2500 from 1-4 tickets, mostly single seats it appears.

[The Weasel]

the front i talked about in the other thread looks like it will hit a day early

weather channels are now saying that the temp at kickoff will be between -6 and zero, with the temp dropping into the -15 to -20 range as the game goes on

they are saying the windchill will be around -30 to -50

we're talking about an exact ice bowl situation

ice bowl 2014

Whoa

[red]

deadline has come and gone, no word of an extension

colts deadline was 3:30 they asked for and got an extension

not looking good for the folks in wisconsin

[Freak Out]

the front i talked about in the other thread looks like it will hit a day early

weather channels are now saying that the temp at kickoff will be between -6 and zero, with the temp dropping into the -15 to -20 range as the game goes on

they are saying the windchill will be around -30 to -50

we're talking about an exact ice bowl situation

ice bowl 2014

So does Rodgers run a sneak for the win or does M3 call a pass play or run Kuhn?

[gbgary]

deadline has come and gone, no word of an extension

colts deadline was 3:30 they asked for and got an extension

not looking good for the folks in wisconsin

I'm sure they'll get one. Packers will buy up the unsold.

[denverYooper]

deadline has come and gone, no word of an extension

colts deadline was 3:30 they asked for and got an extension

not looking good for the folks in wisconsin

That would be a huge fail.

In true TT fashion, they're waiting until the absolute last minute to release any information on it.

[denverYooper]

There it is:

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero 25s
#Packers received an extended deadline to sell roughly 3,000 remaining tickets for Sunday's game. First time in franchise history?

[gbgary]

There it is:

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero 25s
#Packers received an extended deadline to sell roughly 3,000 remaining tickets for Sunday's game. First time in franchise history?

not get a sell out? probably not. remember they nearly went out of business way back in the day. i'll bet there were some games in the pre-Lombardi era that didn't sell out too.

[red]

gonna be tough to sell those in 24 hours, there's also 5 or 6 thousand on the nfl ticket exchange going for face value, and most of those seats are better

a friend of mine had no problem selling his tickets for a profit this morning on the secondary market

[mraynrand]

There it is:

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero 25s
#Packers received an extended deadline to sell roughly 3,000 remaining tickets for Sunday's game. First time in franchise history?

UNBALANCED!!!

[pbmax]

gonna be tough to sell those in 24 hours, there's also 5 or 6 thousand on the nfl ticket exchange going for face value, and most of those seats are better

a friend of mine had no problem selling his tickets for a profit this morning on the secondary market

Where were they?

[mraynrand]

gonna be tough to sell those in 24 hours, there's also 5 or 6 thousand on the nfl ticket exchange going for face value, and most of those seats are better

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON OUT THERE!!

[digitaldean]

Personally, with all the money the Oneida Nation Casinos are bringing in, they can kick in to buy some of these remaining tickets. There are 3,000 left. If I could afford to buy the tickets, I would.
Have heard from some of my in laws, who have held tickets since the 50s, weren't crazy on the no refund policy.

[pbmax]

-2 as a high. I would not have bought had I thought it was going to be the temp and not the windchill.

[pbmax]

Wow. The Packers, apparently not satisfied with the one month interest free loan they could obtain from season ticket holders who reserved playoff tickets in November, kindly allowed the folks who ponied up the money to apply any remaining balance to next year's season ticket purchase.

Don Walker, JSO:

Under the new policy, season-ticket holders were given the opportunity to claim their allotment of playoff tickets up to four tickets. The fans also had to commit to paying in advance for two playoff games, pay for the highest-priced seats and pay a small handling fee.

Had the Packers not made the playoffs, the money would have been applied to next year's season tickets.

Read more from Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/topstory/nfl-grants-packers-more-time-to-sell-tickets-avoid-tv-blackout-b99175982z1-238509311.html#ixzz2pHlxlk8A
Follow us: @JournalSentinel on Twitter

Story via PFT: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/packers-get-an-extension-too-have-about-3000-tickets-left-to-sell/



http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/234438571.html

Here is the JSO writeup of the new policy before the Packers were in the playoffs. No word on how you get a credit if you do not want to keep all of your tickets.

[Joemailman]

Wow. The Packers, apparently not satisfied with the one month interest free loan they could obtain from season ticket holders who reserved playoff tickets in November, kindly allowed the folks who ponied up the money to apply any remaining balance to next year's season ticket purchase.

Don Walker, JSO:


Story via PFT: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/02/packers-get-an-extension-too-have-about-3000-tickets-left-to-sell/



http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/234438571.html

Here is the JSO writeup of the new policy before the Packers were in the playoffs. No word on how you get a credit if you do not want to keep all of your tickets.

I'm a gold package season ticket holder. This policy, combined with the fact that I didn't like the chances of the Packers making a deep playoff run is why I didn't apply for tickets. Any money that does not end up paying for tickets belongs to the customer, not the Packers IMHO. If the customer wants the money back, they should get it back. They tried to cover themselves by saying that is in line with what other teams do. I've considered writing to Murphy about my feelings on the subject, But I suspect they may already be getting the message.

[pbmax]

I'm a gold package season ticket holder. This policy, combined with the fact that I didn't like the chances of the Packers making a deep playoff run is why I didn't apply for tickets. Any money that does not end up paying for tickets belongs to the customer, not the Packers IMHO. If the customer wants the money back, they should get it back. They tried to cover themselves by saying that is in line with what other teams do. I've considered writing to Murphy about my feelings on the subject, But I suspect they may already be getting the message.

Yeah, that seems a step too far. Offering the option to simply forward the balance makes sense. Taking away the option to get a refund is punitive. Especially since the team gets the money for a month with no charge and no guarantee of having to actually provide a game (or two).

[mraynrand]

Family has gold package - didn't hear about the interest free loan tip now, but that can't go over well with anyone - even people who are set up with private jets and their own pilot.

[CaptainKickass]

As a guy who has said it to so many people over the course of my life, I am still surprised at how many people just stop asking, much less fighting for what is the right in any customer service scenario. Just the mere mention of the word "policy" seems to be a mental brick wall that makes people fall down and give up when they run into it.

Customer:
"So there's no way to get a refund?"

Agent:
"Sorry sir, I would love to help you out but unfortunately it's against policy"


It's like a magic word that casts a spell over people.


In the case of the Packers, it is an incredibly poor policy and I hope they feel the full impact of it.

[pbmax]

I can understand not wanting to spend a bunch of time and postage sending money back and forth fairly quickly. I can also understand wanting to take care of playoff tickets earlier than the last moment.

But this is triple dipping: early interest free loan on playoff, interest free loan for season ticket renewals, plus efficiencies on processing.

That's it. I am starting the USFL back up. Someone call Trump.

[red]

i think the new policy has a lot to do with the mess, and this is something that if the game were to be blacked out in most of wisconsin because of something like this, i could see it costing murphy and some others their jobs

i read about one team, i think it was the seahawks, that sends out the applications for playoff tickets. collect the billing info, but they don't bill the fans until the postseason game is actually a sure thing. so seahawks fans have now been billed for their game next week, but won't be billed for the following week until they win next week. yet their tickets are secured

it is nothing short of an interest free loan to the team like PB siad. and its a stupid policy that has now embarrassed the team and its fans

[bobblehead]

Lets look at this another way. I would venture a guess (pure speculation) that the packers season ticket holders may be some of the poorest (in terms of net worth/income) in the NFL. I would speculate that this leads to them spending less at the stadium each sunday. What a better way to weed out those on limited funds than this "policy."

Now, I could also speculate that I am dead wrong and the packers fans drink more than any other fan base and thus spend more at the stadium. Wild conjecture to be honest.

[gbgary]

do they still have designated "milwaukee" games at Lambeau or has that been abandoned? If it's still practiced what game was it this year?

[mraynrand]

do they still have designated "milwaukee" games at Lambeau or has that been abandoned? If it's still practiced what game was it this year?

Milwaukee seasons ticket holders got three tickets - one preseason and the second and fifth home games. It's called the "Gold Package." Still had to pay into the PSL back when they instituted that. If memory served it was 1800/seat for Gold package and ???? for the regular season ticket holders.

[Rodgers12]

Personally, with all the money the Oneida Nation Casinos are bringing in, they can kick in to buy some of these remaining tickets.

I dunno. Oneida Nation may still be pissed, and rightfully so, at the Packers for not supporting their cause earlier this season when Washington came into town.

[mraynrand]

Lets look at this another way. I would venture a guess (pure speculation) that the packers season ticket holders may be some of the poorest (in terms of net worth/income) in the NFL. I would speculate that this leads to them spending less at the stadium each sunday. What a better way to weed out those on limited funds than this "policy."

Now, I could also speculate that I am dead wrong and the packers fans drink more than any other fan base and thus spend more at the stadium. Wild conjecture to be honest.

The fans still drink a lot, but now they know to take their brandy inside in plastic flasks or bags.

[mraynrand]

I dunno. Oneida Nation may still be pissed, and rightfully so, at the Packers for not supporting their cause earlier this season when Washington came into town.

Unga Bunga Binga Bunga

[woodbuck27]

Personally, with all the money the Oneida Nation Casinos are bringing in, they can kick in to buy some of these remaining tickets. There are 3,000 left. If I could afford to buy the tickets, I would.
Have heard from some of my in laws, who have held tickets since the 50s, weren't crazy on the no refund policy.

Wow !

3000 relatives in Green Bay attending San Fran 49ers @ Green Bay Packers, Sunday 5 Jan. 2014.

Ohh ..... Dear....what a lot of food is needed for brecky.

[Pugger]

Milwaukee seasons ticket holders got three tickets - one preseason and the second and fifth home games. It's called the "Gold Package." Still had to pay into the PSL back when they instituted that. If memory served it was 1800/seat for Gold package and ???? for the regular season ticket holders.

The "green" package of seven games went up $700 to $2,100 in 2012. The "gold" or three-game package jumped from $300 to $900. This one time fee only affects new season ticket holders.

[woodbuck27]

the front i talked about in the other thread looks like it will hit a day early

weather channels are now saying that the temp at kickoff will be between -6 and zero, with the temp dropping into the -15 to -20 range as the game goes on

they are saying the windchill will be around -30 to -50

we're talking about an exact ice bowl situation

ice bowl 2014

Cool.

[woodbuck27]

There it is:

Tom Pelissero ‏@TomPelissero 25s
#Packers received an extended deadline to sell roughly 3,000 remaining tickets for Sunday's game. First time in franchise history?

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/nfl-playoffs-blackout-green-bay-packers/


Green Bay may not see Packers playoff game on TV because of NFL’s arcane rule

Cincinnati and Indianapolis could be blacked out too.

By Chris Chase 11 hours ago @chaztopher

" The team received an extension on the 72-hour deadline and now have until 5 p.m. ET on Friday ( Edit: Jan. 3, 2014... woodbuck27 ) to sell tickets."

[denverYooper]

This gets to someone's idea from a few pages ago:

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 43s
Meijer has purchased 1,200 tickets for Saturday’s Chiefs-Colts game to donate to local military families. Game now a sell out, no black out.

[ThunderDan]

To the refund policy or not.

In the past, pre-2012, to be entered into the playoff lottery you had to fill out the form and send in a check. If the Packers made the playoff s and you were picked they would cash your check. If you didn't get picked the Packers would either rip up the check or let you apply the check to your next year's tickets.

Last year in 2012 they let you put a credit card number down and only if you got your number picked in the lottery was the credit card charged and only for the tickets used even though you get tickets for both possible home games.

This year you could use a credit card but they charged you no matter what and if you didn't get tickets or the Packers didn't make the playoffs the Packers held the money and applied to next year's tickets. 80,000 tickets at $100 per seat for two games = $16,000,000. Nice for the Packers.

[Guiness]

The weather conditions they are calling for are just flat out crazy. If it hit -40...wow. The NFL didn't do the players or the fans any favours by having this game played at 4pm instead of 1.

[Smidgeon]

I thought about going. Briefly. If I was in driving range, I would have been there, but the plane ticket from the West Coast would have cleaned out my coffers. Too bad.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/as-packers-push-to-sell-tickets-tv-blackout-would-be-1st-since-2001-b99176448z1-238587731.html

Evidently the number of tickets not sold is down to about 1000 (1 hour ago at about 9 AM CST.)

GO PACKERS....GO PACK GO !

[Packers4Glory]

fuck. If I didn't have damn drill this weekend!!! I went to the bears vs seahawks playoff game when it was minus a billion our super bowl year with my father-in-law...just because he got great seats from their friends. If I can manage to be miserable watching 2 teams I disliked....damn it!!!!

[mraynrand]

fuck. If I didn't have damn drill this weekend!!! I went to the bears vs seahawks playoff game when it was minus a billion our super bowl year with my father-in-law...just because he got great seats from their friends. If I can manage to be miserable watching 2 teams I disliked....damn it!!!!

That's a hell of a game to go to as a Packer fan. It was pretty much over before it started. Seachickens didn't even put up a fight. And yes, it was cold as ever. Hope you get to enjoy the game this weekend wherever you are!

[woodbuck27]

fuck. If I didn't have damn drill this weekend!!! I went to the bears vs seahawks playoff game when it was minus a billion our super bowl year with my father-in-law...just because he got great seats from their friends. If I can manage to be miserable watching 2 teams I disliked....damn it!!!!

Are you in the National Guard?

Maybe that ? is inappropriate.

[Packers4Glory]

That's a hell of a game to go to as a Packer fan. It was pretty much over before it started. Seachickens didn't even put up a fight. And yes, it was cold as ever. Hope you get to enjoy the game this weekend wherever you are!

was funny hearing "Green Bay sucks!" being chanted.

I'll hopefully get to see the 2nd half.


Are you in the National Guard?

Maybe that ? is inappropriate.

I am now. yes.

[pbmax]

To the refund policy or not.

In the past, pre-2012, to be entered into the playoff lottery you had to fill out the form and send in a check. If the Packers made the playoff s and you were picked they would cash your check. If you didn't get picked the Packers would either rip up the check or let you apply the check to your next year's tickets.

Last year in 2012 they let you put a credit card number down and only if you got your number picked in the lottery was the credit card charged and only for the tickets used even though you get tickets for both possible home games.

This year you could use a credit card but they charged you no matter what and if you didn't get tickets or the Packers didn't make the playoffs the Packers held the money and applied to next year's tickets. 80,000 tickets at $100 per seat for two games = $16,000,000. Nice for the Packers.

Seattle apparently is still doing the pay as they play ticket charge route. That seems far more sensible.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/111127/inside-slant-closer-look-at-playoff-tickets

[woodbuck27]

was funny hearing "Green Bay sucks!" being chanted.

I'll hopefully get to see the 2nd half.



I am now. yes.

Good stuff Man !

GO PACKERS...GO PACK GO !

[denverYooper]

I thought about going. Briefly. If I was in driving range, I would have been there, but the plane ticket from the West Coast would have cleaned out my coffers. Too bad.

I'm in a similar boat. I even pitched a few different scenarios at my wife but it had little success.

[Joemailman]

It's a sellout.

Associated Bank bought an undisclosed number of tickets.


All tickets have been sold for Sunday’s NFC Wild Card Playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers, the Packers announced Friday morning.

In addition to fan sales, a group of Packers corporate partners, led by Green Bay-based Associated Bank, purchased the remaining available tickets Friday to ensure a sellout and TV broadcast of the game throughout Wisconsin. Other corporate partners with a strong Wisconsin presence that purchased tickets are FOX TV affiliates WITI (Milwaukee), WLUK (Green Bay) and WFXS (Wausau); Mills Fleet Farm and Bellin Health.

“We’re very thankful to Packers fans, and our partners led by Associated Bank, for ensuring Sunday’s game will be sold out,” said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. “A unique season and other factors contributed to having tickets available, but with the support of our fans and partners, we’re looking forward to a great atmosphere Sunday at Lambeau Field for the playoff game against the 49ers. We also know fans around the state will be able to enjoy the telecast.”

“As a longtime partner with the Packers’ organization, we are honored to help ensure that fans can enjoy the full Packers playoff experience this Sunday, both at Lambeau Field in in their homes,” said Associated Banc-Corp President & CEO Philip B. Flynn.

[mraynrand]

It's a sellout.

Associated Bank bought an undisclosed number of tickets.


what a shock. See how many AB commercials are on the air during the game....

[Little Whiskey]

It's a sellout.

Associated Bank bought an undisclosed number of tickets.

Bretsky?

[Joemailman]

I have loans with Associated Bank so I guess I helped fund the breaking of the blackout. And I watch WFXS in Wausau. And I shop at Fleet Farm.

[Freak Out]

I sold my ticket. Flights down from Anchorage through Chicago were fine but the return Monday was a cluster this late. Looked through MSP as well and with the school break ending everything is full.

[mraynrand]

I sold my ticket. Flights down from Anchorage through Chicago were fine but the return Monday was a cluster this late. Looked through MSP as well and with the school break ending everything is full.


Tough break but nice try. Maybe you and your other Packer buds can watch together at the Arctic Roadrunner!

[Freak Out]

Tough break but nice try. Maybe you and your other Packer buds can watch together at the Arctic Roadrunner!

I usually go to Humpys because I can walk down and the beer selection is great....The Roadrunner is a fantastic burger joint...my favorite here in Ak.

[Guiness]

Is there any chance of the game time being moved at this late date? Seems like the logistics would make that near impossible, but at what point do they decide it's just too damn cold? PFT was talking about the very real concern of player safety, frostbite, etc. They even insinuated the union might become involved.

[red]

Is there any chance of the game time being moved at this late date? Seems like the logistics would make that near impossible, but at what point do they decide it's just too damn cold? PFT was talking about the very real concern of player safety, frostbite, etc. They even insinuated the union might become involved.

i don't think it can be moved this late, especially after you just forced a bunch of fans to buy tickets or else they wouldn't be able to see the game

the national weather service has issued a wind chill warning for green bay starting saturday and running through sunday.

it says early sunday, exposed skin can be at risk of frost bite in 30 minutes, by sunday afternoon to sunday night, frost bite can happen in 10 minutes


Issued by The National Weather Service
Green Bay, WI
Fri, Jan 3, 2014, 3:01 PM CST

... WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ... WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SUNDAY TO NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WIND CHILL VALUES OF 20 BELOW TO 35 BELOW ZERO SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY. WIND CHILL VALUES OF 35 BELOW TO 55 BELOW ZERO SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

* FROST BITE ON EXPOSED SKIN COULD OCCUR WITHIN 30 MINUTES SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY... AND AS LITTLE AS 10 MINUTES SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND CHILL ADVISORY OR WARNING MEANS THAT VERY COLD AIR AND WINDS WILL GENERATE DANGEROUSLY LOW WIND CHILL VALUES. THIS WILL RESULT IN FROSTBITE AND LEAD TO HYPOTHERMIA OR DEATH IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN. IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS... MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A HAT AND GLOVES.

its so nice of the nfl to force fans to risk life and limb for this game. i might go just so i can lose a finger and sue the fucking shit out of the nfl

[MadtownPacker]

Quit being a lil bitch Red!! Think of the cools story you can tell when you're an old geezer. How you froze off your dong while watching the 2013 SB run.

[red]

Quit being a lil bitch Red!! Think of the cools story you can tell when you're an old geezer. How you froze off your dong while watching the 2013 SB run.

oh when i'm old i fully plan on telling people i was there, but as the ice bowl crowd will tell you, you don't really have to be there to have been there

[MadtownPacker]

True and luckily for you the ladies probably won't notice your wang didn't fall off.

[red]

True and luckily for you the ladies probably won't notice your wang didn't fall off.

yeah, i don't want to lose that, i might get to use it again someday

[pbmax]

Tomorrow we talk game day prep. But today, parking.

Is it worth $25 to buy at spot near the Resch Center?

[Joemailman]

Tomorrow we talk game day prep. But today, parking.

Is it worth $25 to buy at spot near the Resch Center?

$15.00 at Briquelet and Regal.

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Green+Bay,+WI&aq=0&oq=g&sll=44.900771,-89.56949&sspn=11.298806,23.269043&vpsrc=6&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Green+Bay,+Brown,+Wisconsin&ll=44.505818,-88.064486&spn=0.005555,0.011362&z=17&ei=P1XHUsm2I6u6wAHzo4CQCg&pw=2

[ThunderDan]

Tomorrow we talk game day prep. But today, parking.

Is it worth $25 to buy at spot near the Resch Center?

Absolutely not. You can get parking 3 blocks away on the other side of the Green Bay Distillery for $10.

[red]

Tomorrow we talk game day prep. But today, parking.

Is it worth $25 to buy at spot near the Resch Center?

yes

its $20 to park in most peoples yards, and then its a little more of a walk

there was a place, kind of in front of k-mart, that use to charge 20 for parking, but then they gave you a $20 coupon for after the game. i think it was margaritas. we went in after the game, had a couple drinks and some appetisers, let the traffic thin out, then hit the road

it was perfect.

but when i was down there a few weeks ago i think they had a sign out where you only got like 20% of your order if you park there or something

anyway reich is fine for 25, i mean its right across the street. however you can save 5 or 10 bucks if you don't mind walking a bit more

[red]

$15.00 at Briquelet and Regal.

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Green+Bay,+WI&aq=0&oq=g&sll=44.900771,-89.56949&sspn=11.298806,23.269043&vpsrc=6&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Green+Bay,+Brown,+Wisconsin&ll=44.505818,-88.064486&spn=0.005555,0.011362&z=17&ei=P1XHUsm2I6u6wAHzo4CQCg&pw=2

i've almost always parked at the church just west of there, quick getting in and out. for me living north it was a dream, you get right out on military and head north all the way to velp

[woodbuck27]

yeah, i don't want to lose that, i might get to use it again someday

Ahh no sweat red. It's similar to tieing up and swinging on a monkey rope. The thrill guaranteed to accompany the ride.

[woodbuck27]

I usually go to Humpys because I can walk down and the beer selection is great....The Roadrunner is a fantastic burger joint...my favorite here in Ak.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mIUxZp1V3Y8/Ue7t8FCBNjI/AAAAAAAABwo/V50IT7ON-1E/w560-h563-no/photo.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KLzukQXg3JE/URaaq8bVxkI/AAAAAAAD91E/VZsGvQRyCUk/w378-h252-p-o/photo.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5KtO_XRFRjs/URaaq9xqQZI/AAAAAAAD91A/ssZbpYoAPsk/w387-h257-p-o/photo.jpg

Where are the HD TV's? The Ladies?

Hooters Greenfield Park, Quebec, Canada...Montreal South.

http://www.hootersmontreal.ca/

Greenfield Park is Home to the Greenfield Park PACKERS Football Assosciation and Teams.

http://www.gpkpackers.com/teams/default.asp?u=GPKPACKERS&t=c&s=football&p=about

The Greenfield Park Packers start Young:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAEFmXEe9zY

GO PACKERS ... GO PACK GO !

[mraynrand]

Get there early and park at the K Mart - good spot for tailgating - even in the freezing cold. Still 20 bucks this year, right?

[mraynrand]

Absolutely not. You can get parking 3 blocks away on the other side of the Green Bay Distillery for $10.

can you get out of there fast? one warning about the K Mart is it's a little slow getting out...

[digitaldean]

i don't think it can be moved this late, especially after you just forced a bunch of fans to buy tickets or else they wouldn't be able to see the game

the national weather service has issued a wind chill warning for green bay starting saturday and running through sunday.

it says early sunday, exposed skin can be at risk of frost bite in 30 minutes, by sunday afternoon to sunday night, frost bite can happen in 10 minutes



its so nice of the nfl to force fans to risk life and limb for this game. i might go just so i can lose a finger and sue the fucking shit out of the nfl

This from the same league that has weather delays from lightning or heavy rain downpours.

They must think the cold won't hurt them. Just think of those stupid enough to get drunk at that game. Talk about playing Russian roulette with those wind chills...

[digitaldean]

When I have gone to games, I parked behind Echo Ridge Dentistry. It's off of Ridge Road, SW of stadium. BUT YOU HAVE TO GET THERE EARLY. It's free and it's never usually plastered with temporary No Parking signs.

[red]

can you get out of there fast? one warning about the K Mart is it's a little slow getting out...

yup, you really want to avoid lombardi at all cost, especially this year with 2 of the 3 highways being all fucked up

my advice is to stick to the minor roads as long as possible, go in the opposite direction from the traffic, once you're away from the stadium, then start to worry about going in the right direction

or just do what i said above, go hang out in a bar or k-mart for 30 or 45 minutes and let everyone else screw with the traffic. then cruise on out of town like you own the roads

also PB, if you don't know already, 41 has just insane amounts of construction on it, and the big bridge on 43 on the north end of town is closed because it partially collapsed

[Joemailman]

This from the same league that has weather delays from lightning or heavy rain downpours.

They must think the cold won't hurt them. Just think of those stupid enough to get drunk at that game. Talk about playing Russian roulette with those wind chills...

I was going to say maybe people won't get drunk because you don't have to drink as fast since the beer stays cold longer in this weather. But maybe they'll have to drink it fast before it freezes.

[Joemailman]

yup, you really want to avoid lombardi at all cost, especially this year with 2 of the 3 highways being all fucked up

my advice is to stick to the minor roads as long as possible, go in the opposite direction from the traffic, once you're away from the stadium, then start to worry about going in the right direction

or just do what i said above, go hang out in a bar or k-mart for 30 or 45 minutes and let everyone else screw with the traffic. then cruise on out of town like you own the roads

also PB, if you don't know already, 41 has just insane amounts of construction on it, and the big bridge on 43 on the north end of town is closed because it partially collapsed

They're saying the Leo Frigo Bridge will be open in time for the game. http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/once-sagging-leo-frigo-bridge-to-reopen-in-time-for-packers-game-b99176544z1-238613521.html

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They're saying the Leo Frigo Bridge will be open in time for the game. http://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/once-sagging-leo-frigo-bridge-to-reopen-in-time-for-packers-game-b99176544z1-238613521.html

wow, that was fast

well, i sure as hell am not gonna drive on it for a few years. i'll let the other guinea pigs test out the rube goldberg fix to the bridge that is 400 feet above the fox river

[pbmax]

Was aware of the bridge, but not a concern. Coming north from Appleton on 41. Not sure how to avoid it on the way home. Figuring I am headed on something South to 172 then over to 41S.

Plan to get there early. I bought the $25 spot just to guarantee something close. Appreciate the suggestions Joe, Dan red and dean but figured I would be better served with a know commodity ahead of time. Haven't been to Lambeau since first recent renovation.

Next question is warmth and food/drink before the game. Plan is to be there before Noon. Need to be somewhere warm and with food.

Any suggestions on that?

[digitaldean]

I drive 41 north/south from Green Bay to Kimberly every day for work. Construction isn't as bad as it was, but the temporary cement barriers and temporary lanes make it interesting for those not familiar with it. I usually took back roads through Freedom and Oneida to get to and from the game. There's the usual cluster trying to get out of the stadium area, but if you know your way around the side streets, you can avoid the nightmare 41 becomes.

Glad they got the Frigo bridge open this weekend. Felt sorry for the poor guys who've been working around the clock to get that thing repaired. (hope it stays that fixed....)

[digitaldean]

wow, that was fast

well, i sure as hell am not gonna drive on it for a few years. i'll let the other guinea pigs test out the rube goldberg fix to the bridge that is 400 feet above the fox river

I am glad they got the repairs done, but I will not drive that bridge either. It's windier that hell anytime of the year there, and I hate driving on it winter or summer.

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Was aware of the bridge, but not a concern. Coming north from Appleton on 41. Not sure how to avoid it on the way home. Figuring I am headed on something South to 172 then over to 41S.

Plan to get there early. I bought the $25 spot just to guarantee something close. Appreciate the suggestions Joe, Dan red and dean but figured I would be better served with a know commodity ahead of time. Haven't been to Lambeau since first recent renovation.

Next question is warmth and food/drink before the game. Plan is to be there before Noon. Need to be somewhere warm and with food.

Any suggestions on that?

well, the team has a massive tailgate tent now in the east parking lot. i think they have bands and all that jazz

stdium view is a huge bar and its gonna be right there for you. go to the backside of the resch center, towards the practise field and take a left away from the stadium. its a few hundred feet away

and if you really want to jinx us, you can go right behind stadium view to the brett favre steakhouse

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heres a link to the tundra tailgate tent i was talking about

http://www.packers.com/gameday/tundra-tailgate-zone.htmlnick

collins will be there for pre game, and its free to get in. i thought they changed to get in

[pbmax]

Stadium View does food I suppose?

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Stadium View does food I suppose?

oh yeah. typical bar food, nothing fancy

[pbmax]

I drive 41 north/south from Green Bay to Kimberly every day for work. Construction isn't as bad as it was, but the temporary cement barriers and temporary lanes make it interesting for those not familiar with it. I usually took back roads through Freedom and Oneida to get to and from the game. There's the usual cluster trying to get out of the stadium area, but if you know your way around the side streets, you can avoid the nightmare 41 becomes.

Glad they got the Frigo bridge open this weekend. Felt sorry for the poor guys who've been working around the clock to get that thing repaired. (hope it stays that fixed....)

So 54 to 55 to Appleton essentially?

[pbmax]

oh yeah. typical bar food, nothing fancy

Long as we can get burgers, should be fine. Just going to need lunch and warmth.

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http://www.thestadiumview.com/

stadium view website

[pbmax]

So 54 to 55 to Appleton essentially?

Or would 32/57 South all the way to 10 make more sense?

[pbmax]

http://www.thestadiumview.com/

stadium view website

Of course, who would have thought of that while on the internet?

:doh:

[digitaldean]

Or would 32/57 South all the way to 10 make more sense?
Either one will work. I usually take Ridge to Cormier. Cormier to Packerland to 172. Take 172 past airport/casino and turn left (south) on Cty Rd. E. Takes you through Oneida Reservation and to Freedom. That takes me up to the Cty Hwy that goes past my home. As for 32/57 to 10, that'll work just as well as 54 to 55. Just depends on exactly where you are heading.

Either way, you are not stuck in the start/stop BS that 41 becomes from Green Bay until the Freedom exit. Any alternative route, you are constantly moving. Just have to watch for the county cops, they're really thick in either area.

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Either one will work. I usually take Ridge to Cormier. Cormier to Packerland to 172. Take 172 past airport/casino and turn left (south) on Cty Rd. E. Takes you through Oneida Reservation and to Freedom. That takes me up to the Cty Hwy that goes past my home. As for 32/57 to 10, that'll work just as well as 54 to 55. Just depends on exactly where you are heading.

Either way, you are not stuck in the start/stop BS that 41 becomes from Green Bay until the Freedom exit. Any alternative route, you are constantly moving. Just have to watch for the county cops, they're really thick in either area.

and since you're there, stop at ridge view liquor at the corner of ridge and cormier for one of the best selections of rare beers you'll find anywhere

[Freak Out]

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/os/windchill/images/windchill.gif

[Freak Out]

yup, you really want to avoid lombardi at all cost, especially this year with 2 of the 3 highways being all fucked up

my advice is to stick to the minor roads as long as possible, go in the opposite direction from the traffic, once you're away from the stadium, then start to worry about going in the right direction

or just do what i said above, go hang out in a bar or k-mart for 30 or 45 minutes and let everyone else screw with the traffic. then cruise on out of town like you own the roads

also PB, if you don't know already, 41 has just insane amounts of construction on it, and the big bridge on 43 on the north end of town is closed because it partially collapsed

What the fuck is wrong with you flatlanders? Fix your roads IN THE SUMMER!

[mraynrand]

What the fuck is wrong with you flatlanders? Fix your roads IN THE SUMMER!

You can talk that way, you only have three roads to fix.

[Rodgers12]

Looks like I'm NOT gonna attend this game. I've just lost all my money playing poker. Gosh, I fucking hate Texas Hold'em. Any fucking shitty hand can win. :x:x

[woodbuck27]

What the fuck is wrong with you flatlanders? Fix your roads IN THE SUMMER!

It's so cold there in the winter that beer sales (Taxes) are down.

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You can talk that way, you only have three roads to fix.

i watch bering sea gold, they don't even have 3 roads. they just have empty spaces in between shacks that the drive through

and BTW rand, i am deeply offended my your new avatar

[oldbutnotdeadyet]

Of course, who would have thought of that while on the internet?

:doh:

Have fun at the game, and don't forget to go with no shirt, and paint your body some green and gold combination so we know who you are in the stands.

[pbmax]

Have fun at the game, and don't forget to go with no shirt, and paint your body some green and gold combination so we know who you are in the stands.

I am shaving "Luv Ya 12" into my chest and back a little later today.

Watch for me just after halftime. Check you police scanners for health updates.

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good news for you PB, the forecast is getting a bit better

the high is now predicted to be at or above zero and stay right around that for almost the whole game

[woodbuck27]

I am shaving "Luv Ya 12" into my chest and back a little later today.

Watch for me just after halftime. Check you police scanners for health updates.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCPlefstts4-iyuPFj8-kf_W8JMWMtOWG60syBuj3W_wqOhGQWDA

pbmax 'unshaven' with his banana.

[pbmax]

good news for you PB, the forecast is getting a bit better

the high is now predicted to be at or above zero and stay right around that for almost the whole game

Also good news, Section 110 is in Northwest corner of stadium with the wall of private boxes on top and winds are west-northwest. So it won't be exactly an Edmund Fitzgerald gale in our faces.

[woodbuck27]

Also good news, Section 110 is in Northwest corner of stadium with the wall of private boxes on top and winds are west-northwest. So it won't be exactly an Edmund Fitzgerald gale in our faces.

Sure convince yourself of the comfort:

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTIn_sI98-p_Sv_bgEomp7d8eRjUuja-s1J_Z9dqoLuawNf83vv_A

pbmax ... at half time:

"Dear let me break down that last play."

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last bit of advice. they rent cushioned seats in the stadium for like 5 bucks. there will be huge piles of them near the gates so its a can't miss

get some

i got one for the first time at my last cold game, and they are nice. for one, its another layer between your ass and the metal bleacher and second and probably most important, it gives you your whole "seat" or spot on the bleacher. when it gets cold and people have 50 layers on you'll be surprised how fast you can find yourself trying to squeeze into a 5 inch spot on the bench. these make sure you have all 8 inches

[mraynrand]

and BTW rand, i am deeply offended my your new avatar

:-( :-( :-(

http://packerrats.com/image.php?u=130&dateline=1388818862

You can't see it, but the cookie has a crack in the leg. Seemed perfect for a Cobb sugar cookie

[woodbuck27]

last bit of advice. they rent cushioned seats in the stadium for like 5 bucks. there will be huge piles of them near the gates so its a can't miss

get some

i got one for the first time at my last cold game, and they are nice. for one, its another layer between your ass and the metal bleacher and second and probably most important, it gives you your whole "seat" or spot on the bleacher. when it gets cold and people have 50 layers on you'll be surprised how fast you can find yourself trying to squeeze into a 5 inch spot on the bench. these make sure you have all 8 inches

How narrow do you imagine a gorilla's (pbmax) ass is? Now there may be a few tight ass's that we might even be familiar with ...at the game. In such cases that 8 inch pillow may suffice.

This Canadian advises a down filled sleeping bag and a wool blanket for the feet ...Wraps 'for two'. Balaclava's are a good choice to keep your face warm. For additional insulation from the cold. Seduce the brain into not reminding you it's frigid; by drinking really cheap spiced Canadian Sherry, that should be available in your State.


NEWS FLASH !!!!

Ohh Dear...Phil Everly 'one half of the Everly Brothers' is gone! He died at age 74. The other half of the act Don Everly, survives his brother.

http://media.skynews.com/media/images/generated/2014/1/4/280270/default/v1/123999492-1-522x293.jpg

http://news.sky.com/story/1190092/phil-everly-half-of-pioneer-rock-duo-dies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Everly_Brothers

[mraynrand]

That belongs in the RIP Everly Brothers thread

[woodbuck27]

That belongs in the RIP Everly Brothers thread

Walk it over there if it offends you.

I reacted spontaneously to the news I hadn't heard ... till just as I was posting that post.

I just composed a thread on Jukebox but my reaction here ...Spank me for that. :whist:

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:-( :-( :-(

http://packerrats.com/image.php?u=130&dateline=1388818862

You can't see it, but the cookie has a crack in the leg. Seemed perfect for a Cobb sugar cookie

well then that offends me even more as a fellow broken fibula recoveree

[Bossman641]

last bit of advice. they rent cushioned seats in the stadium for like 5 bucks. there will be huge piles of them near the gates so its a can't miss

get some

i got one for the first time at my last cold game, and they are nice. for one, its another layer between your ass and the metal bleacher and second and probably most important, it gives you your whole "seat" or spot on the bleacher. when it gets cold and people have 50 layers on you'll be surprised how fast you can find yourself trying to squeeze into a 5 inch spot on the bench. these make sure you have all 8 inches

That's what she said

[pbmax]

last bit of advice. they rent cushioned seats in the stadium for like 5 bucks. there will be huge piles of them near the gates so its a can't miss

get some

i got one for the first time at my last cold game, and they are nice. for one, its another layer between your ass and the metal bleacher and second and probably most important, it gives you your whole "seat" or spot on the bleacher. when it gets cold and people have 50 layers on you'll be surprised how fast you can find yourself trying to squeeze into a 5 inch spot on the bench. these make sure you have all 8 inches

Have stadium seat. Not sure of padding. Might do impulse buy on way in and double the comfort.

[Joemailman]

Have stadium seat. Not sure of padding. Might do impulse buy on way in and double the comfort.

If you're talking about carrying in a cushion, keep in mind there are new carry-in limits.


Traditional stadium seats with backs and seat pads are permitted as long as they do not exceed 18 inches wide and contain no pockets, zippers or concealable areas. Oversized seats and/or seats with arm rests or other attachments are not allowed. Prohibited items must be returned to your vehicle or they will be confiscated and discarded.

[pbmax]

If you're talking about carrying in a cushion, keep in mind there are new carry-in limits.

I am good. I have a Coleman thing that I am not too impressed with, but if it works for one game that is OK. The Farm and Fleet website had reviews for it and people were specifically asking if it was allowed at Lambeau. The answers were positive. Its 15.5 inches wide which means it will fit better than one of the occupants.

Otherwise the only other thing going in are two blankets.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcR16PkSMUYn-C63oV-cjIsyc1hpzaK4eBZ7Xec264iAySatBXMPF4XDvJpho248QT8HT z32BoH_&usqp=CAE

[Freak Out]

Bring some hand warmer packets from Costco. Jam them suckers everywhere. Do you have one of these? I love mine.


http://blueingreensoho.com/site/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/48b4dfe3c692eaac4c32f788d6e10755.jpg

[woodbuck27]

Bring some hand warmer packets from Costco. Jam them suckers everywhere. Do you have one of these? I love mine.


http://blueingreensoho.com/site/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/48b4dfe3c692eaac4c32f788d6e10755.jpg

WOW!

Nice outer threads there Packer fan. That parka does look toasty.

What's it filled with for insulation Freak Out?

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Bring some hand warmer packets from Costco. Jam them suckers everywhere. Do you have one of these? I love mine.


http://blueingreensoho.com/site/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/48b4dfe3c692eaac4c32f788d6e10755.jpg

its red and it has fur on it
if you wear something like that into lambeau tomorrow you'll be mistaken for a fairy san fran fan

here, this is what you want
http://www.gemplers.com/img/carhartt-arctic-sandstone-G29431.jpg

with a pair of these to go with

http://www.asasupplies.com/images/carhartt-duck-bib-overall1.jpg

[Little Whiskey]

I am guessing there will be a lot if blaze orange in the stands.

[woodbuck27]

its red and it has fur on it
if you wear something like that into lambeau tomorrow you'll be mistaken for a fairy san fran fan

here, this is what you want
http://www.gemplers.com/img/carhartt-arctic-sandstone-G29431.jpg

with a pair of these to go with

http://www.asasupplies.com/images/carhartt-duck-bib-overall1.jpg

Wisconsin Styling.

Right On man !

[woodbuck27]

I am guessing there will be a lot if blaze orange in the stands.

The intimidation factor.

49ers season.

[Freak Out]

Yes....a warm fairy San Fran fan. :) You can get them in other colors if you are so minded.

[Rodgers12]

I am guessing there will be a lot if blaze orange in the stands.

The Bears are a-coming to town?

I think modern day humans should hunt only snakes and insects, so I find wearing hunter gears to a Packer game a bit offensive.

[Little Whiskey]

The Bears are a-coming to town?

I think modern day humans should hunt only snakes and insects, so I find wearing hunter gears to a Packer game a bit offensive.

You would find me very offensive then.

[pbmax]

Well the forecast has gone up to high of 8 degrees today, windchill at -10 during the day. Temperature at end of game forecast to be 1 with windchill of -18.

Piece of cake. :lol:

[woodbuck27]

Well the forecast has gone up to high of 8 degrees today, windchill at -10 during the day. Temperature at end of game forecast to be 1 with windchill of -18.

Piece of cake. :lol:

Have a great day pbmax.

Yell hard when the 49ers are on offense. Give errrr all you've got. Have some throat lozenges on hand for you and your honey.

GO PACKERS...GO PACK GO !

[pbmax]

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03/24/14 That's the ticket: NFL owners voted to change their playoff ticket sale policy Monday, in the wake of... http://bit.ly/1iWEype

Teams will no longer be allowed by the League to charge for theoretical playoff tickets prior to qualifying for said playoffs. However, they still will be able to charge for the theoretical 2nd playoff game once they clear the qualifying hurdle. Also does not seem to stop teams from applying your ticket payment balance to next year's season tickets.

It would seem this solves one of two problems the Packers had last year, but perhaps the lesser one. Most people I talked to objected to not being able to get a refund and having the balance carry over for three months to the season ticket payment window.