BG Bar: Pat's (Who's coming?)

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:45 pm

MobileBama wrote:I suggest meeting up at Pat's then walking to Bienville Square to watch the parade. I'll be heading that way so you can all stand with me. I've noticed a lot of you aren't coming until later. I know most of you can't help it b/c of travel, but if you can get downtown and have lunch then walk around, I highly suggest it.

I sent an email to Dave who writes for the Toledo Blade and hopefully he will mention Pats and other suggestions I've offered about Mobile.

I fly into Pensacola at 9:30 and then drive to Mobile...should be in town no later than 11. I think I'll be heading down earlier than first thought.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:48 pm

Geez, Freak. When does your flight leave Akron?

Our flight lands in Mobile around 4 p.m., so I suspect it will be a mad dash to the parade.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:40 pm

'87 Alum, you'll have plenty of time to get downtown. I suggest taking Airport Blvd. (the main road you'll be on when you leave the airport), all the way south to the I-65 exit. Take I-65 south to I-10. Take a left towards FL and get off on Water Street/Downtown Exit. Park in the Riverview Plaza parking deck on the left ($5 i think). It will be MUCH better than trying to navigate through the city. PM if you need more specific directions. I would come meet you at the airport and let you follow me, but by 4pm, I don't think you'd want to be following me anywhere. We'd end up in New Orleans

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 1:00 am

1987alum wrote:Geez, Freak. When does your flight leave Akron?

Our flight lands in Mobile around 4 p.m., so I suspect it will be a mad dash to the parade.

January 05, 2008, Flight 200 [Non-Stop]
Departing Akron/Canton, OH (CAK) at 5:50 AM
Arriving Atlanta, GA (ATL) at 7:30 AM
--- Connecting To ---
January 05, 2008, Flight 427 [Non-Stop]
Departing Atlanta, GA (ATL) at 9:15 AM
Arriving Pensacola/Gulf Coast, FL (PNS) at 9:24 AM

transfer2BGSU · Post by **transfer2BGSU** » Sun Dec 30, 2007 3:39 pm

Falconfreak90 wrote: January 05, 2008, Flight 200 [Non-Stop]
Departing Akron/Canton, OH (CAK) at 5:50 AM
Arriving Atlanta, GA (ATL) at 7:30 AM
--- Connecting To ---
January 05, 2008, Flight 427 [Non-Stop]
Departing Atlanta, GA (ATL) at 9:15 AM
Arriving Pensacola/Gulf Coast, FL (PNS) at 9:24 AM

1. 5:50 AM?

AM?

AM? Damn boy, you really are a true fan of the orange and brown.

2. That little 9 minute jaunt from Atlanta to Pensacola will be nice

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:01 am

Living 10 Min from the Akron/Canton Airport definitely has its advantages!

Actually, it's 1 hr, 9 min from Atlanta to Pensacola due to time zone change but who cares?

It will be a difficult week at work to stay focused.

GO FALCONS!!!!!

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:54 pm

The bar will be open at 1. Please bring whatever you can to decorate the bar. Also if you bring a band cd, the manager will play it over the loud speakers and a jukebox will be available. Acoustic music will be playing after the parade. Bacardi (sp?) Rum will be running specials on hurricanes and other speciality drinks. Bicardi girls will be handing out beads, shirts, hats, trinkets, etc. Any Falcon fans you see in Mobile, please tell them about Pat's. I'll be there around 1:30 and look forward to seeing lots of orange and brown.

BGDrew · Post by **BGDrew** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:51 pm

We're planning on getting into town around noon, so after a good 2 hour nap we'll probably be catching a taxi to downtown. I can't thank you enough for how much you've helped out MobileBama. If I catch you in your 'bama hat I'll be sure to buy you a beer.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Wed Jan 02, 2008 10:59 pm

MobileBama wrote:The bar will be open at 1. Please bring whatever you can to decorate the bar. Also if you bring a band cd, the manager will play it over the loud speakers and a jukebox will be available. Acoustic music will be playing after the parade. Bacardi (sp?) Rum will be running specials on hurricanes and other speciality drinks. Bicardi girls will be handing out beads, shirts, hats, trinkets, etc. Any Falcon fans you see in Mobile, please tell them about Pat's. I'll be there around 1:30 and look forward to seeing lots of orange and brown.

Hope to catch you before the parade starts!

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:45 am

No problem BGDrew. I'll be looking forward to it.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:20 am

MobileBama wrote:No problem BGDrew. I'll be looking forward to it.

MB,

I know Transfer is bringing you a couple shirts but do you need a BG hat?

That and buying you a couple rounds for all your help is the least I can do.

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:31 am

FalconFreak, a hat would be great. Man, I'm going to be decked out in BG gear. Thanks so much for the gesture, I really appreciate it. I'll be there around 1-1:30 hanging out and helping set up any Falcon gear.

For those that are weary about coming to the bar, it's going to basically be a meet and greet with some BG fight songs playing. It should be pretty low key in the afternoon, but louder after the parade. It's not a fancy bar or restaurant, but a good place for all ages to come by and say hello. Bring the kids, parents, grandparents, etc. and I know every one will have a good time.

ps. do the students traveling down know about this bar?? what about the football player's parents/families?

Thanks again!!

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:42 am

Damn. With all this schwag MB is pulling in, I can't wait for Indy to host a bowl game!

It's all well-deserved of course. I'm making the same vow Freak did in 2004. Next time we go back to Mobile (likely in 2011, after a couple Fiesta Bowl wins), I'll find a way to be there.