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Post  Lauren Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:30 pm

Bob wrote:Wondering why nobody has mentioned getting hammered at the Red Sox game on Sunday afternoon. That's where I'll be.

You and your one Mich Ultra. Smile
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Post  Bob Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:34 pm

Lauren wrote:
Bob wrote:Wondering why nobody has mentioned getting hammered at the Red Sox game on Sunday afternoon. That's where I'll be.

You and your one Mich Ultra. Smile



It's a good thing you're cute. You don't need to know how to count any higher than that.
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Post  Schuey Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:06 pm

Bob wrote:
Lauren wrote:
Bob wrote:Wondering why nobody has mentioned getting hammered at the Red Sox game on Sunday afternoon. That's where I'll be.

You and your one Mich Ultra. Smile



It's a good thing you're cute. You don't need to know how to count any higher than that.

Bob are you still mad that we kicked your ass at DWD? Smile

Lauren Hmm that sounds like a good idea I might have to take you up on that idea this year!
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Post  Mike MacLellan Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:35 pm

Refreshing this thread...

So I'm reading my booklet and seeing that spectators aren't allowed in the Athlete's Village. Makes sense. But do I "have to" stay there until I go to the corral? Chris mentioned that the port-a-potties close to the start are line-free, so I'm curious if you can just hang out around there and meet up with the corral later? (Of course, I'll hang in the Village for a while, but I'd like to see the family and stuff, too.)
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Post  wrichman Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:54 pm

no you don't have to stay there. you can wander all around town if you like Smile or just play musical port-o-potties.

I haven't received my packet. I think it get lost in the mail. BOO.
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Post  JohnP Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:06 am

Here's another question on Athlete's village - is it possible to find anyone such as you guys to wish good luck to before the race?
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Post  KBFitz Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:21 am

JohnP wrote:is it possible to find anyone such as you guys to wish good luck to before the race?
I've found that a cell phone to be invaluable in this regard.

Not a very sociable bunch here, I see. Wink Is there no gathering to break bread on Saturday evening in the works? Hmmmm. Not a very sociable bunch here, I see.
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Post  mountandog Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:25 am

KBFitz wrote:Not a very sociable bunch here, I see. Wink Is there no gathering to break bread on Saturday evening in the works? Hmmmm. Not a very sociable bunch here, I see.



I asked that same question on the last page. I'm game for a pre/post gathering.
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Post  T Miller Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:26 am

JohnP wrote:Here's another question on Athlete's village - is it possible to find anyone such as you guys to wish good luck to before the race?

There are so many runners that your chance of running into someone is possible but not likely. I've found that the majority of your time in athletes village is spent standing in line for the porta potties. You need to either plan to ride to the starting line with a group, have a designated meeting spot or coordinate by phone. Beware if you take your phone and place it in your drop bag. You should place it in a pocket or wrap it in some clothing so it doesn't fall out of the bag.

Your plans should also take into account which starting wave you're in.
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Post  wrichman Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:10 am

I'm meeting a big group of runners at the athletes village. I'll try and describe where we meet in case anyone else wants to huddle up.

So if you're standing at the announcement stage (or where the guy has the mic - it's towards the back on the right field when walking into athlete's village). So standing at the announcement stage facing the crowd. There's a white tent in front/right of Mic guy. My group meets next to the white tent basically straight in front of the Mic guy. There's about 25-30 of us.

As for other gatherings, I have family and friends stuff so I'm a bit booked up.
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Post  Scott C Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:46 am

JohnP wrote:Here's another question on Athlete's village - is it possible to find anyone such as you guys to wish good luck to before the race?

John - I'm in your wave. My typical AV hang out spot is near home plate of the baseball field (right of microphone guy and when looking at him).
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Post  Mike MacLellan Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:07 am

My Village hangout will likely be dropping some things in my bag at the last possible minute and a little bit of wandering around. But I'll probably spend most my time outside of it so I can be with friends/family.

Another question: if you want to park in the South St. lot and shuttle over, what time should you get there by?
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Post  Michele "1L" Keane Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:28 pm

https://www.facebook.com/notes/gary-allen/10-boston-tips/10150158101938738

Gary reposted this for me. Some really good advice.
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