http://www.misschatter.com/janf MissChatter : Nationals OnLine Reporter/Photographer Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:31:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 © misschatter@gmail.com () misschatter@gmail.com() 1440 Brightly coloring outside the lines of fandom and media misschatter@gmail.com No no http://www.misschatter.com/janf/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/podpress-logo-sm.jpg http://www.misschatter.com/janf 144 144 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2010/01/31/01-31-2010-natsfest/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2010/01/31/01-31-2010-natsfest/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:15:56 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=3187 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2010/01/31/01-31-2010-natsfest/feed/ 2 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/07/09/face-2-face-2009-concert-prep/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/07/09/face-2-face-2009-concert-prep/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:31:19 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=2827 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/07/09/face-2-face-2009-concert-prep/feed/ 0 1:26 [ Photoset ] I got a sneak peak at Nationals Park today while the transformation from Major League ballpark to concert venue was in progress. ... [ Photoset ] I got a sneak peak at Nationals Park today while the transformation from Major League ballpark to concert venue was in progress. On Saturday, July 11, 2009, Elton John and Billy Joel will appear "Face 2 Face" on the stage in center field for fans seated both on the field and in the stands. The event is the first major concert in Nationals Park since it was built. I've been looking forward to this concert for a while, so seeing the setup in progress was a real treat! I also had a strange experience of noting the overtaking of the stadium for the concert. I'm quite accustomed to "baseball activities" going on and that's pretty much it. The warning track is covered in plastic connecting walkway pieces and seeing a sign outside the visitors' clubhouse in the tunnel with "Billy Joel Band Dressing Room" and a picture of a motorcycle on it was quite cool! (Unfortunately, the dressing room manager did not think it quite cool when I tried to photograph the sign - again an odd experience. I guess she didn't understand my perspective of being wowed by a clubhouse becoming a "dressing room"). So I wonder if Elton John earned the home clubhouse? The first thing I noticed upon arrival was the conglomeration of semi trucks blocking off Potomac Avenue south of N on the back side of the stadium. The volume of supplies they must hold seemed impressive, but once I saw the stage on the field, the sight made more sense. The sheer amount of scaffolding, chairs, lights, speakers, port-a-potties(!!), and equipment going into the construction is impressive, particularly during the limited time available. Plus, they'll need to disassemble it all before the Nats return home. Tickets are still available. Also, expect traffic in the area to be jammed, so the Nats are suggesting planning for an early arrival. I'm mostly hoping for an early escape as we have to leave our house at 4 AM Sunday to head to BWI for a long-awaited VACATION! I actually planned our flights around this concert! Events,,MLB,,Pod,,and,Vodcasts,,Stadium,,Washington,Nationals misschatter@gmail.com no No http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/beer-redux/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/beer-redux/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:15:19 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1856 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/beer-redux/feed/ 2 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/thats-chats-nats-04-03-09-new-at-nats-park/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/thats-chats-nats-04-03-09-new-at-nats-park/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:27:48 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1855 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/thats-chats-nats-04-03-09-new-at-nats-park/feed/ 1 4:03 The inaugural season in Nats Park was a learning experience for the Nationals who have spent the offseason not only improving the team on the ... The inaugural season in Nats Park was a learning experience for the Nationals who have spent the offseason not only improving the team on the field but the ballpark experience as well. This year, they have vowed improved concessions, both in content and customer service. The park appears to be taking on a personality of its own and becoming less generic (and getting more contrast for better photos). Oops, I forgot to check out the new MASN broadcast booth amidst all the rain in the morning, but I guess we'll all see it tonight, eh? (woo! baseball tonight!). Some outtakes of the video of yesterday's media tour featuring new concessionaire Levy Restaurants and what's new at Nationals Park for 2009 - I was presenting yet another one of my harebrained ideas to Stan Kasten when he was pulled away for an interview. He shrugged apologetically to me as he walked away. I said, "that's okay, you're a popular guy!" His response? "I'm not, really." I also tried to get a money shot of him putting food in his mouth - I mean, that's what the day was all about, right? He implied that would be rude and unprofessional. Darn (I certainly don't want to be considered rude!). Then he popped a raw bell pepper slice into his mouth after I dropped the camera to my side. Besides the giant bobbleheaded mascots, the other way cool item at Nats Park in my opinion is the display of Topps baseball cards on garage B to represent the starting lineup. I hope yesterday's blank frames are filled for tonight's game. Thanks to Kristen of We've Got Heart for helping out with video camera duties! Otherwise, half this video would not be possible. MLB,,Pod,,and,Vodcasts,,Stadium,,Washington,Nationals misschatter@gmail.com no No http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/nats-park-wapo-video/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/nats-park-wapo-video/#comments Sat, 04 Apr 2009 11:48:52 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1854 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/04/nats-park-wapo-video/feed/ 0 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/03/whats-new-at-nats-park-photos/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/03/whats-new-at-nats-park-photos/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:52:44 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1852 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/04/03/whats-new-at-nats-park-photos/feed/ 3 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/03/09/attendance-versus-the-recession/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/03/09/attendance-versus-the-recession/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:18 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1792 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2009/03/09/attendance-versus-the-recession/feed/ 1 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/10/11/daily-natstube-10-11-08/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/10/11/daily-natstube-10-11-08/#comments Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:00:02 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1607 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/10/11/daily-natstube-10-11-08/feed/ 0 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/09/27/overhead-view/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/09/27/overhead-view/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:19:11 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1598 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/09/27/overhead-view/feed/ 4 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/08/08/welcome-to-the-home-strike-zone/ http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/08/08/welcome-to-the-home-strike-zone/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:28:39 +0000 misschatter http://www.misschatter.com/janf/?p=1533 http://www.misschatter.com/janf/index.php/2008/08/08/welcome-to-the-home-strike-zone/feed/ 0