but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
May want to look into week 2 ... home opener vs Bills if that works. The "home opener" always has a nice buzz in the air - not sure if tickets will be cheaper or more expensive (home opener v division rival)
but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
May want to look into week 2 ... home opener vs Bills if that works. The "home opener" always has a nice buzz in the air - not sure if tickets will be cheaper or more expensive (home opener v division rival)
I'm sure you'll have a lovely time regardless
Yeah, unfortunately we've got something else going on that weekend.
I figured weather should still be nice in late September and who doesn't like seeing the Redskins get their butts whooped?
I really want to make this one memorable for them, as it will be their first (and likely the only time they'll ever see Manning play, and he's their favorite player).
but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
If that’s your goal, Week 4 might be too late. J/k
Seriously, though, I can’t imagine subjecting a 5-year-old to a live NFL game. Commercial break... kickoff/touchback... commercial break... two plays... injury timeout... incomplete pass... punt... commercial break...
Hope it goes well for you, my friend. You are a brave, wonderful Dad. Your kids deserve you, even if the Giants don’t.
In the fresh aftermath of the Cuban Missile crisis, my dad, now almost 96, takes me to my first NYG game. On that day, Y.A. Tittle threw for 7 TDs, tying the record in the Giant's 49 - 34 win over the Redskins.
In the fresh aftermath of the Cuban Missile crisis, my dad, now almost 96, takes me to my first NYG game. On that day, Y.A. Tittle threw for 7 TDs, tying the record in the Giant's 49 - 34 win over the Redskins.
And then pulled himself out, rather than break the record, correct? Good sportsmanship. Great first game.
How old were you?
I went to my first game at 5 years old and have taken my two sons Â
when they were both 5 or 6 years old (my daughter is six and I'll take her this year).
Nothing like going to your first Giants game (mine was at Yankees Stadium). Get there earlier so you can see warm ups and punters and kickers.
Those first steps through the tunnel, the panoramic view of the field, the crowd, the noise, all the blue... there's nothing like it. Gives me chills thinking about it.
but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
If that’s your goal, Week 4 might be too late. J/k
Seriously, though, I can’t imagine subjecting a 5-year-old to a live NFL game. Commercial break... kickoff/touchback... commercial break... two plays... injury timeout... incomplete pass... punt... commercial break...
Hope it goes well for you, my friend. You are a brave, wonderful Dad. Your kids deserve you, even if the Giants don’t.
I feel like my (now) wife still has that Sehorn jersey you gave her all those years ago at camp. What was that 2004? Eli's rookie camp?
As in like the actual game? If not wait till they are.
I never understood wanting to take young children to games unless they are really into games and not just saying go Giants (like my niece who knows jack about football but like saying go Giants and dancing around the living room) you spend a lot of money. You can’t watch the game as well since they will require your full attention and they get bored easily.
RE: I went to my first game at 5 years old and have taken my two sons Â
when they were both 5 or 6 years old (my daughter is six and I'll take her this year).
Nothing like going to your first Giants game (mine was at Yankees Stadium). Get there earlier so you can see warm ups and punters and kickers.
Those first steps through the tunnel, the panoramic view of the field, the crowd, the noise, all the blue... there's nothing like it. Gives me chills thinking about it.
As in like the actual game? If not wait till they are.
I never understood wanting to take young children to games unless they are really into games and not just saying go Giants (like my niece who knows jack about football but like saying go Giants and dancing around the living room) you spend a lot of money. You can’t watch the game as well since they will require your full attention and they get bored easily.
They have been to many events. Plays and things like that. I think they like being at just big events. If it's nice weather, all the better. My wife will be there if one of them needs a break and to walk around, and honestly, I will do that too if necessary.
The money is not an object. The experience is everything for me. I want them to have a memory of their first game and for them to say that they saw Eli play. If I don't see hardly any of the game and they have those things it will have been worth it.
I remember I wasn't allowed to go to my first game till I was 10 because of the atmosphere. I wasn't the type that cared about getting food and drinks every two seconds either. I wanted to go to watch. Actually I remember bringing in Italian sandwiches and booze/water in with us so we didn't have to hit the concourse.
I actually remember seeing some old woman flash the crowd Â
I don’t get the allure of watching football st the stadium.
You’re the last person in the world to figure out what’s going on in the field always. Sure, hearing those hits is nice. But I would much rather take someone to see a basketball or hockey game
but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
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Good for you money comes and goes I would have cut off
my pinky if my Father showed up to one of my games .
He was the reason that I became a Giants and Yankee fan
I remember getting yelled at for being in front of the
TV because he was tying to watch the game .
I have sec 118 row 32 (aisle) + Parking for AZ 10/20 Â
year for 3 or 4 years now. My sons are older so they have been going for longer. In 2017 I took all three of them by myself to a late season game (wife needed some time alone to do some santa wrapping).
Going with kids can be challenging, but with 2 kids and 2 parents you should be ok. Many fans are aware of little kids sitting near by and will tone down their language. Not all unfortunately, but many will.
Note though that 9/29 could be colder. Not freezing, but september is when the lows go from mid 60s to low 50s. Dress appropriately and you should be fine. You may want to look for covered seats though. Mezzanine upper endzone is cover and I think the lower level upper endzone is covered (not 100% sure on that though)
May want to look into week 2 ... home opener vs Bills if that works. The "home opener" always has a nice buzz in the air - not sure if tickets will be cheaper or more expensive (home opener v division rival)
I'm sure you'll have a lovely time regardless
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but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
May want to look into week 2 ... home opener vs Bills if that works. The "home opener" always has a nice buzz in the air - not sure if tickets will be cheaper or more expensive (home opener v division rival)
I'm sure you'll have a lovely time regardless
Yeah, unfortunately we've got something else going on that weekend.
I figured weather should still be nice in late September and who doesn't like seeing the Redskins get their butts whooped?
I really want to make this one memorable for them, as it will be their first (and likely the only time they'll ever see Manning play, and he's their favorite player).
Seriously, though, I can’t imagine subjecting a 5-year-old to a live NFL game. Commercial break... kickoff/touchback... commercial break... two plays... injury timeout... incomplete pass... punt... commercial break...
Hope it goes well for you, my friend. You are a brave, wonderful Dad. Your kids deserve you, even if the Giants don’t.
Could be mistaken; it was a while ago.
In any case, check Stubhub. I used to sell single games on there, often for less than face.
Could be mistaken; it was a while ago.
In any case, check Stubhub. I used to sell single games on there, often for less than face.
If he asks me to take it down I will. I tried to be subtle and indiscreet when posting the thread title.
Just hoping a long time regular here can help another long time regular out before I head to stub hub.
And then pulled himself out, rather than break the record, correct? Good sportsmanship. Great first game.
How old were you?
Nothing like going to your first Giants game (mine was at Yankees Stadium). Get there earlier so you can see warm ups and punters and kickers.
Those first steps through the tunnel, the panoramic view of the field, the crowd, the noise, all the blue... there's nothing like it. Gives me chills thinking about it.
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but worth it. Want them to get a chance to see Manning play.
If that’s your goal, Week 4 might be too late. J/k
Seriously, though, I can’t imagine subjecting a 5-year-old to a live NFL game. Commercial break... kickoff/touchback... commercial break... two plays... injury timeout... incomplete pass... punt... commercial break...
Hope it goes well for you, my friend. You are a brave, wonderful Dad. Your kids deserve you, even if the Giants don’t.
I feel like my (now) wife still has that Sehorn jersey you gave her all those years ago at camp. What was that 2004? Eli's rookie camp?
Hard to believe that was 15 years ago.
I never understood wanting to take young children to games unless they are really into games and not just saying go Giants (like my niece who knows jack about football but like saying go Giants and dancing around the living room) you spend a lot of money. You can’t watch the game as well since they will require your full attention and they get bored easily.
Nothing like going to your first Giants game (mine was at Yankees Stadium). Get there earlier so you can see warm ups and punters and kickers.
Those first steps through the tunnel, the panoramic view of the field, the crowd, the noise, all the blue... there's nothing like it. Gives me chills thinking about it.
Me too.
I never understood wanting to take young children to games unless they are really into games and not just saying go Giants (like my niece who knows jack about football but like saying go Giants and dancing around the living room) you spend a lot of money. You can’t watch the game as well since they will require your full attention and they get bored easily.
They have been to many events. Plays and things like that. I think they like being at just big events. If it's nice weather, all the better. My wife will be there if one of them needs a break and to walk around, and honestly, I will do that too if necessary.
The money is not an object. The experience is everything for me. I want them to have a memory of their first game and for them to say that they saw Eli play. If I don't see hardly any of the game and they have those things it will have been worth it.
Im thinking next year I will take her to regular season game.
Im thinking next year I will take her to regular season game.
That is something I've considered as well.
The good ol' days :)
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to 3-4 exhibition games.
Im thinking next year I will take her to regular season game.
That is something I've considered as well.
pre-season is the way to go with kids.
Its just so much more manageable, and also a fraction of teh cost
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to 3-4 exhibition games.
Im thinking next year I will take her to regular season game.
That is something I've considered as well.
pre-season is the way to go with kids.
Its just so much more manageable, and also a fraction of teh cost
The timing just isn't great, though. They are all night games and mostly on Thursday nights.
That's going to be tough coming from VA.
Make sure you take Moonachie Road.
You’re the last person in the world to figure out what’s going on in the field always. Sure, hearing those hits is nice. But I would much rather take someone to see a basketball or hockey game
Good for you money comes and goes I would have cut off
my pinky if my Father showed up to one of my games .
He was the reason that I became a Giants and Yankee fan
I remember getting yelled at for being in front of the
TV because he was tying to watch the game .
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to 3-4 exhibition games.
Im thinking next year I will take her to regular season game.
That is something I've considered as well.
pre-season is the way to go with kids.
Its just so much more manageable, and also a fraction of teh cost
Most preseason games start at 7:30pm or later though. Which is a pain for little ones.
Going with kids can be challenging, but with 2 kids and 2 parents you should be ok. Many fans are aware of little kids sitting near by and will tone down their language. Not all unfortunately, but many will.
Note though that 9/29 could be colder. Not freezing, but september is when the lows go from mid 60s to low 50s. Dress appropriately and you should be fine. You may want to look for covered seats though. Mezzanine upper endzone is cover and I think the lower level upper endzone is covered (not 100% sure on that though)