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Minnesota Twins MAscot Race

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by bobrek, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    So, today was the day we were scheduled to race in the Minnesota Twins' mascot race at Target Field. We have had next to no rain up here for weeks. They delayed the game about 40 minutes because they thought some storms were rolling through. Never happened. We were two outs away from starting the race (after the 4th inning completed), when they went into another rain delay as it was now actually raining. It rained long enough, that for the first time all year, the mascot race was canceled due to the muddy conditions.
     
  2. dharocks

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    I'm sorry the rain delay prevented you from participating in the mascot race, but on the bright side, the rain delay prevented you from having to participate in a mascot race.
     
  3. Nick

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    I wonder if the Twins regret moving from a domed stadium for this very reason...
     
  4. Buck Turgidson

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    Milwaukee's sausage races are the best.
     
  5. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    I dig the Nationals one.

    bobrek, you were actually going to race?? Are they going to reschedule?
     
  6. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Yep. We were all dressed and waiting for the last 2 outs of the bottom of the 4th to be completed when a 40+ minute rain delay occurred.

    Not sure if they will reschedule. We were working with one of the Pohlads (owner's family), so we'll see.
     
  7. Rocketman95

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    What do the outfits look like? That is so awesome!
     
  8. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I was the Loon, my wife the Mosquito, Some good friends were Babe the Blue Ox and the Walleye and my sister-in-law flew up from Texas to be the Target dog. I had my GoPro set up and ready to go and we had another camera with a really good zoom ready to video.
     
  10. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Got an email from the Twins organization today. They will hook us up at a game next season since all of the available slots are filled this year. Good job Pohlad family.
     
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  11. Rocketman95

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    That's freaking great, man!
     
  12. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    August 28, 2015....Twins vs. Astros. Mascot Race, take 2.
     
  13. boomboom

    boomboom I GOT '99 PROBLEMS
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    Please...front run...fake trip...and cause a twelve car pile-up.
     
  14. Mr. Brightside

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    Are the mascot races fixed or can anyone win? How is your running ability? Do you know anything about the other mascots/runners? I would like to place some money using Betfair customized wagers on the outcome of this race if possible.
     
  15. Rocketman95

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    Did you get to pick the game??
     
  16. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    We sent them a list and that was our first choice.
     
  17. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I'd bet on me. I know the other 4 runners. If there is enough money wagered on me, I'll discard the feet and run in my shoes as soon as we are out of the starting gate.
     
  18. rocketsjudoka

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    Might be able to make that game. Post what mascot you are and will do my best to cheer for you.
     
  19. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    I'll probably be the Loon unless something changes. We'll also be sitting in the Champion's Club boxes. First row immediately to the first base side of the Pohlad's seats.

    Incidentally, I have season tickets in the Delta Sky Lounge, Section N, Row 2, seats 1 and 2 if you are ever interested in buying a couple of games.
     
  20. rocketsjudoka

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    I and/or some friends of mine might be interested. I will message you when the season get's going.
     

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