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Post by c1916 on Jul 14, 2021 20:27:12 GMT -6
Cheated a little bit. In one of those weird government contradictions, you could break quarantine to take a Covid test. PCR tests were required on Day 2 and 5, so arranged to take those 4 miles away from the hotel and walked there and back stopping to pick up curbside groceries and meals on the way home. Also the rules say you can't use a public gym in quarantine, but there was a gym in our hotel...which was private. It was always empty though...so we didn't feel bad about using it.
The government called us both (separately) every damn day (one day calling me at 4:56AM) to check up on us.
Masks for us everywhere. Compliance varied greatly...the tube was probably 80%+, stores about 60%, but the games were sub 10% (outdoors, of course, but in our section of the lower bowl every seat was taken).
Small price to pay to go to three big games. If you were an American Football fan and had tickets to the Super Bowl if you agreed to spend 6 days in a hotel, I imagine you'd take that deal. While I love the World Cup, I'm not a fan of South American teams, so the Euros are closer to being my Super Bowl.
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Post by doctorace on Apr 1, 2022 10:08:04 GMT -6
Draw time... all I know is I don't want Group G or H for the USA because I don't want the opening game on Thanksgiving.
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Post by concertgoer on Apr 1, 2022 10:19:39 GMT -6
Hoping we can avoid Brazil, France, Argentina in Pot 1 and Poland in Pot 3.
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Post by teekoh on Apr 1, 2022 10:26:01 GMT -6
Whatever this announcement show is is a fucking mess. What a joke.
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Post by doctorace on Apr 1, 2022 10:31:12 GMT -6
Whatever this announcement show is is a fucking mess. What a joke. I just need them to wrap up before my 12 pm Zoom meeting. |
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Post by doctorace on Apr 1, 2022 10:58:02 GMT -6
USA games on the opening Monday, Friday after Turkey day, and Tuesday the 29th
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Post by concertgoer on Apr 1, 2022 10:59:03 GMT -6
Of course we drew England haha
Not made about it. Lets avoid Poland and Senegal in pot 3
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Post by doctorace on Apr 1, 2022 11:30:10 GMT -6
Playing Iran in Qatar doesn't sound fun. And the Welsh with Bales won't be easy (assuming they win the playoff). Still finishing 2nd is realistic.
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Post by concertgoer on Apr 1, 2022 11:44:34 GMT -6
Definitely prefer our draw to where Mexico and Canada ended up
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Post by doctorace on Apr 1, 2022 19:11:46 GMT -6
The schedule is out, and it's nice to see that FOX money coming into good use. All USMNT group matches are at 1:00 PM Central.
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Post by Tweet on Apr 1, 2022 22:05:49 GMT -6
The Iran vs. USA match is gonna get nuclear
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Post by teekoh on May 4, 2022 15:04:29 GMT -6
This City v Real Madrid second leg has been bonkers. Wild stuff.
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Post by concertgoer on May 4, 2022 15:12:58 GMT -6
Didn't get a chance to watch because i'm in the office but holy shit
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Post by llamaoftime on Jun 16, 2022 10:10:55 GMT -6
The US cities for the 2026 World Cup get announced tonight. I'm really hoping Houston gets in but not super optimistic
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Post by concertgoer on Jun 16, 2022 10:55:27 GMT -6
Still salty that Rahm decided not to bid a few years ago
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Post by Tweet on Jun 16, 2022 16:41:25 GMT -6
The US cities for the 2026 World Cup get announced tonight. I'm really hoping Houston gets in but not super optimistic Hey you got your wish Looking forward to visiting Kansas City again in 2026 |
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Post by concertgoer on Jun 16, 2022 16:45:11 GMT -6
I'll go Kansas City
Feel bad for Denver fans though since that's a great soccer city. I think the altitude issue did them in
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Post by wanny on Jun 17, 2022 7:46:11 GMT -6
Not excited to compete with the entire Midwest and the world for KC tickets
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Post by scoots on Jun 17, 2022 7:58:35 GMT -6
I'll go Kansas City Feel bad for Denver fans though since that's a great soccer city. I think the altitude issue did them in My guess is it was Stan Kroenke. I figured we were a shoo-in for a spot. Oh well, I'm going to be one of the folks competing with everyone on the board for KC tickets. |
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Post by doctorace on Jun 17, 2022 8:58:43 GMT -6
There are 15 other cities to choose from unless FIFA is banning Chicago residents from every host except KC.
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Post by scoots on Jun 17, 2022 9:02:42 GMT -6
KC is drivable from both Denver and Chicago, so I'm sure that influences it. Seattle/Vancouver will be impossible to get tickets for with how rabid those fans are, and that's really the only other spot I'd want to go if I were flying.
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Post by concertgoer on Jun 17, 2022 9:17:07 GMT -6
i'd consider Toronto because I love that city, but that stadium is small so will be difficult to get tickets. LA and NYC will be absolute shitshows since everyone will want to go there and I'm not going to Texas in the Summer.
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Post by Tweet on Jun 17, 2022 9:18:51 GMT -6
Atlanta and Philly are possibilities for me too
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Post by concertgoer on Jun 17, 2022 9:20:39 GMT -6
Forgot about Atlanta. That's an option. Cheap flights, tons of hotels and a huge stadium.
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Post by llamaoftime on Jun 17, 2022 9:22:20 GMT -6
I'm not going to Texas in the Summer. you get used to the heat and just remember everyone else is sweaty too and its ok |
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Post by scoots on Jun 17, 2022 9:22:30 GMT -6
Atlanta in the summer sounds just as miserable as Texas in the summer but with larger bugs.
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Post by doctorace on Jun 17, 2022 9:23:11 GMT -6
My first priorities are team, so I'd hope and pray for USMNT tickets. I'd also love to see Spain.
City wise, Miami in the summer doesn't sound great, especially with an outdoor stadium.
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Post by llamaoftime on Jun 17, 2022 9:24:29 GMT -6
My first priorities are team, so I'd hope and pray for USMNT tickets. I would also love to see them but I can't even imagine how much those tickets will be |
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Post by Tweet on Jun 17, 2022 9:25:04 GMT -6
Atlanta in the summer sounds just as miserable as Texas in the summer but with larger bugs. Isnt it likely to snow in Denver during the summer? Asking for a friend |
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Post by scoots on Jun 17, 2022 9:55:57 GMT -6
You got a problem with snow followed by 70 degrees an hour later? Sounds lovely.
And no, I think the earliest I've seen it snow is late September.
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