Jacksonville Saturday Night Nov 29th.

gonna be in?

You gonna be there? Meet us Sat night!

There's 3 of us in my group. Thanks for reaching out!

Keep in touch and as I get something more concrete I'll keep posting.

I'll be in section 201. Bought the Cabana Pass for free food and drink. We have friends from our group that moved to Jacksonville and will guiding us to restaurants, etc. The guys in our group are pretty good guys and we expect to have a blast.

At least 2 of us. Not sure when the 4 others in my group plan on getting into town. We are in for whichever place you choose. I'll be in town Friday night as well, open to any suggestions if any other fans get in early. Thanks again man for all your efforts for this weekend!

In comment 11978046 idinkido said:

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I'll be in section 201. Bought the Cabana Pass for free food and drink. We have friends from our group that moved to Jacksonville and will guiding us to restaurants, etc. The guys in our group are pretty good guys and we expect to have a blast.

Run the places by you friends and ask which of those 2 they prefer. Are they in a good area. Hopeful, you'll be joining us?

In comment 11978078 BigBlue in Keys said:

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At least 2 of us. Not sure when the 4 others in my group plan on getting into town. We are in for whichever place you choose. I'll be in town Friday night as well, open to any suggestions if any other fans get in early. Thanks again man for all your efforts for this weekend!

Are you Bill?

In comment 11978190 Fred-in-Florida said:

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In comment 11978078 BigBlue in Keys said: Quote: At least 2 of us. Not sure when the 4 others in my group plan on getting into town. We are in for whichever place you choose. I'll be in town Friday night as well, open to any suggestions if any other fans get in early. Thanks again man for all your efforts for this weekend! Are you Bill?

Thanks, My pleasure. I don't mind at all. I then enjoy meeting other BBI'ers.

In comment 11978078 BigBlue in Keys said:

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At least 2 of us. Not sure when the 4 others in my group plan on getting into town. We are in for whichever place you choose. I'll be in town Friday night as well, open to any suggestions if any other fans get in early. Thanks again man for all your efforts for this weekend!

Kickbacks & Players are in okay areas. Kickbacks is in the Riverside area of Jax. It's kinda hipsterish. Parking is tight around there, but Kjckbacks is a cool place. There is another eatery, The Blind Rabbit, opposite that is also very good. Players Grille is down San Marco/Hendricks blvd. good area, easy to get to, ample parking. The food is so-so, nowhere near as good as kickbacks, but it's a good family owned sports bar.

Once you cross the river, it is a cesspool of humanity. Not a night goes by, where there isn't a murder/shooting on the North or West side. And yes, Riverside is on the west side. The San Marco area is okay compared to the North and West sides. The River used to be the dividing line, but now anywhere North of Emerson is a hell-hole.

I know jacksonville v well . I'm a rep for a local food supplier. Aside from the beaches , the entire city is my territory. Pretty much got jacked yesterday on Soutel in the north . Fun times...

think of a decent place within walking distance of the stadium. As soon as you pull out of there your either going to fucking Arlington or you're on A Phillip Randolph and that's just plight and squalor

I know I'm generalizing, but for the most part, it is true. Heck, it used to be once you crossed the Ditch, you were safe. Now, you North of JTB by the Beaches is shady at night.

with a bit of charm, $2 and half a can of mountain few. Even the panhandlers and jackers in jacksonville suck. I learnt my lesson; sometimes prospecting for a new account isn't worth the hassle in certain areas. Soutel, Lem Turner, Norwood are all off my "areas where there might be some hidden gem restaurants"list. Because there are no hidden gems, just crab houses and shit holes

is that I live in Fernandina. Sometimes I think my job would be easier if I moved to jax and save myself 75 miles round trip four days out of my week. But then i think...which part do you move to? There's nothing really that appealing.

Will be i section 232. Best friend is flying in from Jersey on Sat. We are down for whatever!

On 220 in Fleming Island/Middleburg is always a blast!!

That's me

Fionn's is AWESOME

great beer selection, tons of real estate, good food

That's where I'll be anyway
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Saturday night. In addition, it was where a Chicago Bears fan who came into town to watch his team was stabbed. I believe it was outside McCool's. He had his throat slashed.

In comment 11978515 Diver_Down said:

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Saturday night. In addition, it was where a Chicago Bears fan who came into town to watch his team was stabbed. I believe it was outside McCool's. He had his throat slashed.

Where is Jacksonville Landing? Is there a better place/Area?

I'm going to see my nephew at Embry Riddle and take him to the game, may be cool to meet some of you.

It would be great to meet you! You're famous (or is it infamous) around here!

Fred, I will be there with one more BBIer. Keep us posted. We should be getting in Saturday evening and are staying at the Homewood Suites near San Marco. Anywhere works for us we are not familiar with area. You have our tickets anyway so we are at your mercy.

a development along the waterfront (Hence, the Landing), that comprises of a number of bars/restaurants. It is located in the downtown near the Main Street bridge.

A buddy and I will be there. Staying @ the Hampton on I295. Will be in touch Fred.

... after doing the round trip yesterday of driving my daughter back to UNF from our home in the Clearwater area and then back home in one day (8 hrs of driving total), I'm starting to re-think my strategy of heading up and back all on Sunday. If I decide to go up on Saturday night though it will probably be late; too late to meet up with the group.

I saw the Hampton you have booked for that Saturday night as I passed by on I-275; it's across the highway from a Holiday Inn I've stayed at a couple of times while my daughter had her school visits / orientation at UNF. Not very familiar with bar/restaurant places there, but the area seems decent. The hotel is not too far from the St.John's Town Center which has a bunch of eating spots (Cheesecake Factory, PF Changs, Bahama Breeze, Maggiano's, etc.), but no sports bars that I am aware of.

Looking forward to catching up with folks... especially Joey from Va who I always thought I'd like to meet.

As it gets closer.

I am bringing my 7-year old daughter, coming from Tampa area. We won't be there until Sunday but please let me know if you are all going to be in one place Sunday morning. I have never been to stadium in Jax so no clue how tailgating/etc work there

Myself + 3

Can you guys recommend a decent hotel, in a decent area, somewhat close to the stadium?

Also, ccagatay@gmail.com.

Thanks!

I spoke with 3 other places and Kickbacks was the most accomadating. Especially since I'm not sure how many we will be!

Kickbacks Gastropub
910 King St,
Jacksonville, FL 32204

www.kickbacksjacksonville.com

So far we have

fazblue (3)
Dan Saprono (2)
EdinFWB (2)
Joey-in-Va (2)
Bigblue in keys (2/6)
gtown (2)
inlougin (3)
Fred-in-Florida (4/8)

Diver-Down (1) ???

Am I missing(unitentional)anyone?

A friend.

In comment 11986950 superspynyg said:

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A friend.

Great!

Thanks for organizing and bringing us all together!
See you guys in Jax.

In comment 11977981 Fred-in-Florida said:

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You gonna be there? Meet us Sat night!

Yeah. I'm going to the game. I am going with my friend who lives in Tallahassee. Jax is 3 or so hours from Tallhassee and I'm flying down there on Tuesday night. I don't know if we're traveling that morning or we'll go to someone's house I'll see if I can get get tickets in 240 either the night before or the morning of.

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golf game?

In comment 11989663 Route 9 in LEH said:

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In comment 11977981 Fred-in-Florida said: Quote: You gonna be there? Meet us Sat night! Yeah. I'm going to the game. I am going with my friend who lives in Tallahassee. Jax is 3 or so hours from Tallhassee and I'm flying down there on Tuesday night. I don't know if we're traveling that morning or we'll go to someone's house I'll see if I can get get tickets in 240 either the night before or the morning of.

Call me 908 209-4549

In comment 11989729 MikeN in Ottawa said:

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golf game?

Frustrating!

Just when I play a few good rounds...it all goes to s--t! Well that's golf. But being in Florida I do get to play regularly.

Bogey golf Handicap back up to 20.

Always looking for a partner! Hint!

Many guys want to but before I can commit must talk to rest of group. TY Fred

Sunny with high in the 70's.

that met up with Fred last night look closely at the parking pass. The parking pass is not for lot TT despite the directions pointed out by Fred. They are for Lot V which is located up by the Arena - NW of the stadium.