KWs OK for Me Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I don't know about you, but for me school comes second to seeing our beloved White Sox in the World Series. So to that extent a road trip to Houston is definately in order. Anyone know what Houston is like, bar scene, hotels, etc. Any good hotels by the stadium? When Astros tickets go on sale? How long/how the hell do you get down to the Lone Star State from the "Biggest Little City in the World" I hope that many of you join me on this quest down to Houston! (I'm assuming Houston, up 4-1 in 7th) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Texsox will probably go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:14 PM) I don't know about you, but for me school comes second to seeing our beloved White Sox in the World Series. So to that extent a road trip to Houston is definately in order. Anyone know what Houston is like, bar scene, hotels, etc. Any good hotels by the stadium? When Astros tickets go on sale? How long/how the hell do you get down to the Lone Star State from the "Biggest Little City in the World" I hope that many of you join me on this quest down to Houston! (I'm assuming Houston, up 4-1 in 7th) Tickts have already been sold out for the WS. They used a random ticket process. Houston is an awesome city. Great food, great people. I usually will head down towards Galveston when I'm up there, but I love the water and staying near the Gulf. You are looking at about a 12-14 hour drive from Chicago. Either down through St. Louis or towards Memphis and across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I may go. The downtown area, where the ballpark is, has been revived. It's a nice place to be. There's a hotel across the street (I don't remember the name of it). Things to remember about Houston: no zoning, so you can have a million dollar home next to an oil change shop. Also, it's called silicone city because the first breast implants were done here. There are also lots and lots of strip clubs. Bars close at 2. There are lots and lots of strip clubs. The Rice University campus is beautiful. There are lots and lots of strip clubs. Hope to see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(Brian @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:25 PM) Texsox will probably go. Kap and I are working every angle. I was close to tickets until the guy asked me who I was rooting for. BTW, they just played the sound sof Brandon Backe he was going nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(Texsox @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:29 PM) Kap and I are working every angle. I was close to tickets until the guy asked me who I was rooting for. BTW, they just played the sound sof Brandon Backe he was going nuts. You should have lied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 PUJOLS. UNREAL!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:30 PM) You should have lied. I was going to be seated next to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(jphat007 @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:37 PM) PUJOLS. UNREAL!!!!!!!! did he just tie it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:38 PM) did he just tie it? Nope, he put them 1 up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) did he just tie it? Gave the Cards a 5-4 lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 That home run could go down as one of the greatest in postseason history if Saint Louis goes on to win the NLCS. Wow. 1-2 count, 2 outs, one out away from the first world series in team history and poof a three run homer and you're down 1 with one AB left. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Albert is unreal. That was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 that ball was flat out CRUSHED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxin' Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 lolerz This is shaping out to be just as great as last years NLCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettwurst Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Unbelievable. The audio of the crowd was priceless. Unbelievable. That ball was just TAGGED. Lidge set down the first two simply, goes 1-2 on Eckstein, seeing-eye single, Edmonds walk, Pujols blast. Off Brad Lidge. Absolutely incredible. Hold off booking those plane tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 07:43 PM) That home run could go down as one of the greatest in postseason history if Saint Louis goes on to win the NLCS. Wow. 1-2 count, 2 outs, one out away from the first world series in team history and poof a three run homer and you're down 1 with one AB left. Wow. That was a no doubter the second it left the bat. Holy cripes did he clobber that. Total hanger to boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider17 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Cancel the road trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 11:04 PM) Holy cripes did he clobber that. I don't know why, but that made me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider17 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 11:19 PM) I don't know why, but that made me laugh. Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:19 PM) I don't know why, but that made me laugh. QUOTE(southsider17 @ Oct 17, 2005 -> 10:23 PM) Me too. Add me to that list. I just started laughing the second Albert hit it, that guy is just unbelievable...though Lidge couldn't have been nicer with the pitch he threw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I have such mixed emotions reagrding the series. The Astros are my favorite NL team. A distant rival for my baseball attention from the Sox. I really can't stand two friends fighting. But the collapse would be the worse since the Yankees last year. I do want this decided on Thursday in an 18 inning, throw everybody, game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 You don't know how badly I want St. Louis to come back and win this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I agree in a weird way, Critic. Especially since there's NO - like ZERO PERCENT - way of getting tickets down there. Meanwhile, if they come back, this is one TIRED ballclub. We should be in a damn good position. At least with the sox, I have a .05% chance. Hey, a chance is a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 There's pros and cons for us facing either team. But like Critic and Kap, I'd probably prefer St. Louis. You don't have to face the 3 headed monster, and although Carpenter has been great all year, I would like our chances against the likes of Mulder, Suppan etc. We've just got to keep the likes of Pujols in check and hope he has a Vladdy like series (and wow wasn't he bad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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