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BigBlue in Keys : 9/18/2019 7:58 am
Once again there is a large group of Giant fans getting ready to turn their stadium into Metlife South this weekend. We are missing Fred-in-Florida this year but he still put together a ticket package for the rest of us. We will be in Lot 14 again for this year, hoping to take over the front left corner if looking at the map. (Would mean taking a right once you drive into the lot) Lot opens at 1230, we are planning to be in line by 11 so we can start carrying over tables and tents to stake our claim. We'll have grills, tents, tables, chairs, coolers, cornhole etc. just bring what you're drinking and something to share if you're able. If you're coming from out of town and you can't bring something come on by anyways. You can email me with any questions catchemup@hotmail.com before hand.

Friday night the local Giants fan group is doing a meet up at the North 30th Sports Pub and Grill starting at 7pm. On Sunday I'd suggest bringing some sunscreen and a poncho as it almost always seems to rain at one point in the day. It's the best time of the year, can't wait to see our Giants family once again!
You can pre purchase $25 parking  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/18/2019 8:02 am : link
on the Bucs website, but you have to sign up for a Bucs account.
I’m in  
RIZZBIZZ : 9/18/2019 9:28 am : link
Me and son.
Coming from Sebastian. Save me spot!
Looking to meet up  
BIG FRED 1973 : 9/18/2019 9:45 am : link
with you guys .iam flying out Saturday morning from NY
Not going to the game but what's the local fan group?  
Ten Ton Hammer : 9/18/2019 9:59 am : link
I'd go to the friday meetup. I don't know any other fans down here.
RE: You can pre purchase $25 parking  
RDJR : 9/18/2019 12:11 pm : link
In comment 14585446 BigBlue in Keys said:
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on the Bucs website, but you have to sign up for a Bucs account.


You can also purchase parking through Ticketmaster.
Rizz and BIG FRED  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/18/2019 1:16 pm : link
Come on down guys, look forward to meeting you both.

TTH I believe they are called the Suncoast NY Giants Fans. Friends of mine know them. They are having a raffle that night for a bunch of Giants stuff: A signed football, a Snee jersey, shirts and more. Come on out! And feel free to come by the tailgate even though you're not going to the game.
Have a ball captain  
Sec 103 : 9/18/2019 2:27 pm : link
too hot for me to go down this year....
Take care
Have fun guys...  
wma31 : 9/18/2019 3:23 pm : link
So bummed I can't make it this year. Had another trip pre-planned on same weekend. Would have loved to see Jones debut and win.
I'm disappointed i Couldn't make it this year.  
Fred-in-Florida : 9/18/2019 3:43 pm : link
The first Florida game I've missed since I've been down here..15 years!

I know I've left it in good hands .. Thanks Capt. Bill for picking up the slack!
captain billy  
mikeypgiants giants : 9/18/2019 3:58 pm : link
cant wait to see you buddy mp
Hopefully it will be one of those games  
ron mexico : 9/18/2019 5:00 pm : link
Where all you see are a bunch of blue jerseys at the end of the game.

You guys should get a “thank you Eli “ or similar chant going.
103 next time or next city man, I'll take a shot for you!  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/19/2019 2:48 am : link
Freddy there's still time to cancel your other plans! I'm sure it's killing you not to be there for this one. Missing Tony Stg's and his wings this year too.

Ron I would love to get the stadium chanting for Eli. I'm thinking done to the cadence of Let's Go Giants clap clap clapclapclap. ELI MANNING clap clap clapclapclap. Or a better suggestion? If the team plays competitively the crowd will be more into it. I was hoping to get down behind the bench towards the end but I've got a guy in a wheelchair this trip and it's a long way from the upper deck.

To the guys that reached out by email we look forward to welcoming you into our Giants family, really lots of great people in the group.
What’s the secret  
RIZZBIZZ : 9/19/2019 8:01 am : link
To getting into lot 14. I see no passes on Ticket Bastard.?
Hi Bill  
Jim in South Florida : 9/19/2019 11:23 am : link
We are all set to go.
We have the parking pass for lot 14, Beers and sausage & peppers !
See you soon.
Sorry we're going to miss you boys and girls this year..  
rnargi : 9/19/2019 5:40 pm : link
...do us proud like always and bring us home Daniel's first win
Hey guys  
allstarjim : 9/19/2019 5:41 pm : link
Not going to the game but perhaps I'll stop in. I live in Brandon. Not to miller the thread, but there's a fairly new bar (been open 6 months) in Brandon called 'The Forge'. The owner has told me and my Eagles' fan buddy that whoever gets the most of their fans in through the door on Sundays, it becomes that team's bar. The contest is 'supposed' to be the first time the Eagles and Giants play at the same time (which isn't until week 5, when the Giants play the Vikings), BUT one of the bartenders there is talking to his buddies and going to try and get the Eagles fans to start going there.

I do not want this bar to turn into an Eagles bar. So if you can help me spread the word to the locals around there, that would be great. We do not have a Giants' bar in this area (Brandon-Riverview-Valrico, which is just east of Tampa), and this is the opportunity to take a new, cool bar and make it a Giants' bar forever! And it's actually a cool place. It's an authentic Irish pub, good food, actually, and it's actually a really cool hang out, to boot.

Sorry for the novel, but anything you guys could do to help get the word out would be awesome. Thanks!
Hey Capt Bill and the rest  
tony stg : 9/19/2019 8:55 pm : link
Sorry I’ll miss you but meeting my first granddaughter is just a bit higher on the priority list this year. I’ll be recording the game and will look for y’all on the tube when I watch it. Best wishes to all of you!! And a special shout out to Fred-in-Florida.

Stay safe, have fun, and “Go Giants”.

Congrats Tony! A future fan!  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/19/2019 10:49 pm : link
Jim looking forward to seeing you guys! Sausages sound great. We've got steaks, burgers, dogs, and chicken.

Rizz you can try this link:

https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/bucs/EN/buy/flexplan I think you have to be a member of the Bucs site to be able to see the tickets. I believe you can pay at the lot as well but it's credit/debit only, no cash.
my brother  
Ned In Atlanta : 9/20/2019 9:58 am : link
dad and I are driving down from Georgia sunday for the game. We are staying at a hotel 8 miles east of the stadium. Is Raymond james fairly uber accessible? Will be consuming beers during the game so would prefer not to drive if possible
I was down in Tampa for the last Giants game  
aimrocky : 9/20/2019 10:32 am : link
and I remember parking and exiting the stadium was horrendous. People who complain about Metlife have no idea how bad it could get. We sat in line waiting to exit our lot for over 2 hours.
tailgate  
bobc : 9/20/2019 12:22 pm : link
I just moved down from Jersey and would love to tailgate with some giant fans. I saw Eli first start in New Jersey and now get to see Jones's first. I bought a parking pass to lot HCC how far away is that from you guys?
RE: tailgate  
Jim in South Florida : 9/20/2019 12:59 pm : link
In comment 14589618 bobc said:
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I just moved down from Jersey and would love to tailgate with some giant fans. I saw Eli first start in New Jersey and now get to see Jones's first. I bought a parking pass to lot HCC how far away is that from you guys?


The tailgate will be in lot 14
Be there  
Jesse B : 9/20/2019 2:47 pm : link
Flew down from Rochester, looking forward to it. Excited about Jones starting. Have a nice small little contingent of Giants fans coming with
Leaving in the morning  
EDinFWB : 9/20/2019 6:46 pm : link
staying at the Tampa Westshore on Avion Park Drive., anyone else there?
Two other guys coming from FWB will join us at the tailgate. My buddy Chuck and his SO will be at the 'gate also, coming from Margate. Sorry no Fred, nargi, or Larry. Gonna miss you guys.

where we going Sat night??? Is Leroy Selmons still there?
RE: Leaving in the morning  
Diver_Down : 9/20/2019 7:01 pm : link
In comment 14590086 EDinFWB said:
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staying at the Tampa Westshore on Avion Park Drive., anyone else there?
Two other guys coming from FWB will join us at the tailgate. My buddy Chuck and his SO will be at the 'gate also, coming from Margate. Sorry no Fred, nargi, or Larry. Gonna miss you guys.

where we going Sat night??? Is Leroy Selmons still there?


Just make sure you are wearing your BBI hat.
RE: Leaving in the morning  
tony stg : 9/20/2019 8:54 pm : link
In comment 14590086 EDinFWB said:
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staying at the Tampa Westshore on Avion Park Drive., anyone else there?
Two other guys coming from FWB will join us at the tailgate. My buddy Chuck and his SO will be at the 'gate also, coming from Margate. Sorry no Fred, nargi, or Larry. Gonna miss you guys.

where we going Sat night??? Is Leroy Selmons still there?

ED - Selmon’s is no longer. Most were replaced by Glory Day’s sports bars but the location near the stadium is now an Outback.
Can't make it this year.  
ctc in ftmyers : 9/21/2019 11:40 am : link
Still getting use to my peg leg an not driving yet.
Have fun.
Do you think I’ll have trouble getting 4 together  
Miami_JintsFan : 9/21/2019 12:05 pm : link
At the stadium? Ticketmaster fees suck.
Ed tonight we are doing a tailgate party at our hotel.  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/21/2019 12:50 pm : link
Just going to break out the grills, drink some beer and hang out with a bunch of Giants fans in the lot family style. Staying at the Tampa Stadium hotel come on by. Everyone is welcome. Starting about 7.

We had a great turn out last night at 30 North sports bar. The Big Blue invasion has begun! The Suncoast Giants have been at that bar for 30 years, another Ed runs their group. Great group of folks, if you live in the area I would suggest going to a game there sometime.

Miami Jints I don't know how scalping works in the digital age anymore, no paper ticket allowed, must be on your phone. **The printed tickets our group has from Fred are ok, I double checked this week after seeing only digital tickets allowed on the Bucs site** I've always used stubhub or ticket monster (look up top under BBI store) for the "cheapest" seats, but they're all expensive now adays. They always say prices drop before the game but I know lots of fans are coming last-minute bc of Jones.
Thanks BigBlue!  
Miami_JintsFan : 9/21/2019 1:59 pm : link
Just got my tickets and parking pass for Lot 14.
sounds like a great gathering, root the new kid  
ColHowPepper : 9/21/2019 4:36 pm : link
in to a W.
Wish I could join, but we Nor'easters are a bridge too far. Go Jints
License plate guy  
Jim in South Florida : 9/21/2019 8:58 pm : link
Stopped by Our pre-Tailgate earlier tonight in the parking lot of the hotel
Today's the day!!!  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/22/2019 10:08 am : link
Well we had 100+ people show upfor the practice tailgate. Security finally started to shut us down at 11, then at 1 made us stop. Good party for a hotel parking lot!!

The caravan will meet here at the hotel this morning by 1045 and we will all go to the lot together. Go Giants!!
We were inside and set up at 11  
BigBlue in Keys : 9/22/2019 12:22 pm : link
Then they kicked us out. Headed back now will update when parked
Where  
RIZZBIZZ : 9/22/2019 1:44 pm : link
Is everyone
Good job guys  
ron mexico : 9/22/2019 10:07 pm : link
Definitely heard the Giants support on the broadcast
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