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EdmondsIsTheMan
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 Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject: Did Anyone Go To The Stadium Campout Last Year? |
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I was listening to KMOX just a few minutes ago, and they said that next Wednesday they will announce the dates of the Stadium Campout this year. (It will probably be in the last week of July.)
Did anyone go to this last year?? I was thinking about doing this, but is it worth it?? From what I remember, it was pretty expensive, wasn't it?? What activities were there to do?? Was there a stadium tour?? If so, what places of the stadium did you visit?? What kind of food was there?? Did anyone actually sleep?? (I have a lot of questions, don't I??)
Thanxx for any information you could provide!! |
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catch108stchs
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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I know wprsnpr99 went last year. I'm sure she'll get to this thread sometime 
I would love to go sometime. It would be fun in the new stadium too
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EdmondsIsTheMan
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| Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Bo_Rolen-Matheny wrote: |
I know wprsnpr99 went last year. I'm sure she'll get to this thread sometime
I would love to go sometime. It would be fun in the new stadium too |
It does sound like a lot of fun. And I'm grossly sentimental about stuff like this, so with this being the final year for Busch Stadium, I would really like to do it.
I've always wanted to go into the dugout, the clubhouse and all that and I was just wondering if people got to do that during the campout. |
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EdmondsIsTheMan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Now that the tix for the Cardinals campout are now officially on sale, I thought it would be a good time to bump this message up.
Has anyone been to one?? I'm thinking about it, but don't know if it's worth the money or not.
Please let me know ...
Thanxx!! |
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reidikus
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| Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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No I didn't go, but man would I love to go this year. Sounds like a blast. If anyone here dose go, I really hope they take and post lots of pics! 
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wprsnpr99
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:33 am Post subject: |
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sorry it's taken so long to respond to this...my cpu at home is fried and I've been on an unexpected medical leave from work...
WOO HOO!! pack your gear campers!! My gf bought me a ticket for this years campout for my b-day!
Campout is Friday July 29th - I HIGHLY recommend fans to do this...it is well worth the money spent! Hope to see some of you there!!!
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msredbird51
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Good to hear from ya wprsnpr. I've been wondering about you. Hope everything is better with that medical leave stuff.
Have fun at the campout. 
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wprsnpr99
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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| EdmondsIsTheMan wrote: |
| Bo_Rolen-Matheny wrote: |
I know wprsnpr99 went last year. I'm sure she'll get to this thread sometime
I would love to go sometime. It would be fun in the new stadium too |
It does sound like a lot of fun. And I'm grossly sentimental about stuff like this, so with this being the final year for Busch Stadium, I would really like to do it.
I've always wanted to go into the dugout, the clubhouse and all that and I was just wondering if people got to do that during the campout. |
oh yeah we did - I cried the whole time...especially when I turned around in the clubhouse and saw DK's locker still set up with his jersey and nameplate - 'bout dropped the camera.
I'm telling you people - it's worth EVERY penny you spend!! even more so with it being the last year for BuschII!
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reidikus
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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| wprsnpr99 wrote: |
sorry it's taken so long to respond to this...my cpu at home is fried and I've been on an unexpected medical leave from work...
WOO HOO!! pack your gear campers!! My gf bought me a ticket for this years campout for my b-day!
Campout is Friday July 29th - I HIGHLY recommend fans to do this...it is well worth the money spent! Hope to see some of you there!!! |
are you allowed to grill out at the camp out?
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wprsnpr99
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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no grillin allowed - no campfires either - no coolers allowed...beverages provided...beer at your own cost on a limited basis (even @ $250/ticket there were little kids there)
Food is provided - and what a spread we had last year!!
Smothered chicken - prime rib - grilled asparagus - chocolate covered strawberries - and of course traditional 'baseball' food...hot dogs, nachos, etc. And that was just dinner!!
They dished up more great baseball junk food for the 'mid-night' snack too!!
I was kinda disappointed (who wouldn't be after that spread!) with breakfast - just continental type stuff... BUT we did get to meet with Bob Forsch, Greg Matthews, and some other Cardinals family members.
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wprsnpr99
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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here's the details from the Cardinals -
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What: Back by popular demand, for the second time ever, and the last time in the current Busch Stadium-it's the 2nd Annual Cardinals Campout. A limited number of Cardinals fans will have the opportunity to spend the night on the field and enjoy various activities, including watching the Cardinals take on the Dodgers on the video board.
Date: Friday, July 29th, 2005
Check-in: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 30th
Check-out: after 8 a.m. breakfast
Who: Cardinals Fans- limited to the first 350 campers
(Fans 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Areas of ballpark: Warning track, outfield, area inside of right field wagon gate, Cardinals clubhouse, home dugout, family pavilion, courtyard, Power Alley, Umpires room, Gate 7
Price:$250/person
Children age 4 and under are FREE
(Note: a portion of the proceeds will benefit Camp Coca-Cola)
Benefits: All campers will receive:
1 Terrace Reserved ticket to the Thursday, August 18th game vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:10
Specially designed Cardinals souvenir tbd
Assorted Cardinals souvenirs (goody bag)
Tickets: Tickets are available by calling 314.421.2400 or by clicking the button below. Full event guidelines will be mailed to participants the week of July 18th.
Entertainment: Cardinals vs. Dodgers on the video board starting at 9:40 p.m. Inflatable games on warning track-Team Fredbird will be hosting games and events throughout the evening. Areas to play catch will be
Additional rules:
NO
-smoking on the field
-Pets allowed
-Campfires
-Coolers
-Chairs (lawn, camp, bean bag, etc.)
All food and soft drinks will be provided, therefore no coolers will be necessary or permitted. Beer will be sold on a limited basis. All Busch Stadium rules will apply during the event. Quiet time will be enforced beginning one hour after the conclusion of the game.
Schedule of Events:
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Check-in
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Clubhouse Tours
Dinner
(Beer available for sale)
8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Family Pavilion Games
9:40 p.m. - ??? Cardinals vs. Dodgers on TV
end of game "Bedtime story"
11:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Midnight Snack
one hour after the game ends Quiet time begins
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Off field
9:00 a.m. Goodbye!!!
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Last year's "Bedtime Story" was a ghost story read by Woody Williams (pre-recorded of course!) It was hysterical - we could barely hear one word of what he was saying because the accoustics on the field were that bad!! I guess when 50,000 fans aren't in the seats, it affects the sounds!
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catch108stchs
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| wprsnpr99 wrote: |
| oh yeah we did - I cried the whole time...especially when I turned around in the clubhouse and saw DK's locker still set up with his jersey and nameplate - 'bout dropped the camera. |
 oh wow. I don't know if I could handle that............
You have to share pictures this year!!!! And take alot of em........ 
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ISUBird
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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What time do you advise getting there? They say check-in is 7:30 to 9:00 and I'm sure earlier is better but input from an experienced pro is greatly appreciated. What about parking? Did you take a tent?
I'm SO excited about getting to go. It's the time my hubby goes on his annual trek to Oshkosh for the Fly-in so I thought I probably wouldn't get to go since I wasn't sure about going alone but a friend said she'd join me so we're going! I think the hubby was shocked I was going and he wasn't but so it goes!!  |
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EdmondsIsTheMan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Thanxx for the information!! This does sound like it would be a blast!!! Now if I can do a little fanangling (is that a word??) of my finances, maybe I can swing it!!
This is probably gonna sell out pretty soon, don't you think?? |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Wow, I'm so jealous of all of you. As an Eagle Scout I love camping--and Cardinals are one of the few things I like even more then camping. But come on 250 bones...thats kinda pricy. I hope some charity is cashing in at that price. --holy smokes a squeeze play-- At any rate I hope everyone has a great time and takes some pictures for the rest of us. |
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