Aw... bummer. That really makes me sad. It has been a favorite spot since I was 18, and that was almost as long ago as when Oliver was 18!
Cee ----- Original Message ----- From: Darlene Goodfellow To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:53 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time Cafe Gardens shut down last year ;-( ----- Original Message ----- From: Cecilia To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 11:52 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time I like to park off 8th Ave and walk. It's just part of the experience for me, especially since we cut through the woods right by JJ Finley and get to walk through the tail-Gators there. ;-) We come out right by the Foundation/Alum building, go in there for a little while, then head to the game... or, depending on the time of day, we might head up to Cafe Gardens and have lunch first. After the game, we walk back through what we hope is a celebratory crowd, get in our car and scoot right out of town. No traffic whatsoever. And it's FREE! Cee ----- Original Message ----- From: Helen Huntley To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time I think Stephen is right that getting older makes it more difficult to get past the physical discomforts of attending a Gator game. I really do not like attending a noon game in September and I hate it that TV takes precedence over the fans. It is difficult to feel appreciated by the UAA in that situation and when years (or decades) of buying tickets aren't enough to entitle you to tickets to the big postseason games. Still there is nothing like being part of the crowd for a big game when the Gators come away with a win. Our seats now cost us $2,000 a year, but at least we get four of them, and we really like our view. The best part is that no one can stand in front of us and we can sit down if that's what we want to do. Now that our kids are grown, we are talking about eventually trying to find somebody to share the tickets with us and cutting back on the games we attend. I would hate to ever give them up as they've been in the family for more than 30 years. Charlie's story about the O&B game and the various responses to it do indicate the value of planning ahead when attending a game. I definitely believe in going up early enough to avoid the traffic jams. We always park in the parking garage down by the cancer center, which is free. You also get out quickly after the game. If you're willing to walk a little, you can't beat it. Helen On Tue, Apr 12, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Stephen Manuel <[email protected]> wrote: At the risk of being labeled a heretic, for the first time since I became a season ticket holder in 1981, I serious thought about giving them up this season. It wasn’t the bad season we had last year, it has more to do with getting a little older and enjoying other things in life and asking myself is the money worth it. Year before last, the wife and I put in a screened in pool with summer kitchen, I can also put a nice HD TV out there whenever I want, equipped with Directv to watch any game I choose while cooking, drinking beer and jumping in/out of the pool. Over the years, I kept upgrading my seats to where I’ve been the last 10-15 years, section 7 row 73, between the 30-35 yard line, alumni side. The bill this year including donation was well over $3000. Last year at the opener which was at noon, temperature in the upper 90’s I kept thinking what in the hell am I doing here, when I could be cool, cooking something great to eat, and watching this on a nice HD TV. Over the years all the booster points I’ve earned are worth very little, all the new big money bandwagon fans have overwhelmed the system to the point that I couldn’t get SEC championship tickets the last time we went to Atlanta, I couldn’t get National Title tickets and last year I couldn’t get away game tickets to F$U. Finally, last year we went to 3 home games, plus the Fla/Ga game I don’t know if I can continue justifying over $3000/year for 4-5 games, when I can go to any game I want because all the new big money boosters buy extra tickets they sell on ebay, stub hub, etc. Stephen Manuel From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Randy Lyons Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 6:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time I would tell you where MY money is going, but someone would tell me to take it to THFGT, so I’ll just keep my thoughts to myself. J Randy From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Shane Ford Sent: Monday, April 11, 2011 8:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time I think it's got more to do with the current economy, gas prices and general inflation costs across the board we are ALL being pinched by. I think we're all being forced to rethink where our dollars are going. Just my 2 cents, and right now that's all I've got left. Shane Ford Sent from my iPhone Go Gators! & Skol Vikes! On Apr 11, 2011, at 6:47 PM, Arthur Polhill <[email protected]> wrote: Paula and I were just talking about that. We are perfectly happy with our current seats. We can spend the $4,900 on other travel and entertainment. I guess a lot of folks are rethinking their seats. It doesn't take much losing to lose some fans. A. Leon Polhill, Gator "I was gratified to be able to answer promptly, and I did. I said I didn't know." - Mark Twain ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Helen Huntley <[email protected]> To: gatortalk <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 5:46:33 PM Subject: [gatortalk] 2011 Luxury Season Tickets Available For A Limited Time Looks like some people didn't renew their expensive tickets. Just got this from the ticket office: Hello Gator Fan, Have you ever wondered what it is like to watch a Gator football game in one of the premium seating areas of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium? Now is your opportunity! Starting now, fans may purchase season tickets in the Touchdown Terrace or Champions Club. Contact the Gator Ticket Office at (352) 375-4683 ext. 6800 to place your order. Champions Club - $2,450 per seat contribution plus $259 per season ticket. Exclusive west side club seats that span from end zone to end zone providing a great atmosphere to watch Gator football. Fans can enjoy a pre-game buffet, private restrooms and an air conditioned lounge area with plenty of flat screen TV's to make sure you never miss a minute of the action. Touchdown Terrace - $2,100 per seat contribution plus $259 per season ticket. Premium north end zone club seats that offer a unique view of Gator football. Fans can enjoy a pre-game buffet, private restrooms and an air conditioned lounge with plenty of flat screen TV's to make sure you never miss a minute of the action. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to watch the Gators from some of the best seats in the house! For additional information on either of these premium seating areas contact Jana Stough in the Gator Booster Office at (352) 375-4683 ext. 5021. Go Gators! Error! Filename not specified. -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- Helen Huntley (727) 823-3801 www.helenhuntley.com -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
