4th Annual TheBullspen.com Bowl Party

[dh5158]

I think the street fair is going to be in the downtown area rather than outside of Fergs.  I've never known their after work parties to be anywhere near Fergs.  Anyway, someone should check into that...but I would bet that fair will be downtown.

The street fair runs from 5:30 to 10 pm, so there is plenty of time to go down there and check it out before, after, or during our party, which will begin at either 6:30 or 7 pm. Keep in mind that Ferg's is located on Central Avenue and the street fair will likely take place right outside the door of Ferg's. Everyone at the street fair will be trying to get into Ferg's for a drink and we will have our own "Ivory Tower" of sorts complete with private bathrooms and a private bar. This is a "Win-Win" scenario. You don't have to choose one or the other.

[CousinRicky]

We had a great time at Jaxon's last year.  Good to meet some of the people on here.

Unfortunately we won't be able to make it this year.  Signed up for a shift at Metropolitan Ministries on the evening of the 19th.  We will be with you in spirit.

~U~  GO BULLS !!!!  ~U~

[ZeroBullChip]

This is less than impressive.  I guess the draw when we were away was being with like minded folk in a foreign land...

[JoeB]

Sorry can't make it this year guys.  I'll be working that Friday night.

[crambone]

My wife and I are still in.  I will RSVP tonight at home.

How is the parking situation at Ferg's and around it?

[Bubbles]

I understand what you are trying to do...it's just there are way more places I would rather go eat than FERG's.  He's a nice guy and all, but I just can't see paying $15-20 for a hamburger.  I understand you guys did your best and for out of towners, etc it's a great thing!  Being local, I'd rather eat somewhere else.  Sorry, but we won't make it.

[BullyPulpit]

I understand what you are trying to do...it's just there are way more places I would rather go eat than FERG's.  He's a nice guy and all, but I just can't see paying $15-20 for a hamburger.  I understand you guys did your best and for out of towners, etc it's a great thing!  Being local, I'd rather eat somewhere else.  Sorry, but we won't make it.

I understand what you are saying about "better" places to eat and the price, however, keep this in mind. Even at Chili's and casual restaurants like that you are going to pay around $8.00 to $9.00 for a burger. A soda will set you back another $2.00. So you are at $10 or $11 before tax and tip. Add those in and you are at $13 to $14. We have the added expense of a rental/set up fee, as well as a slight Pay Pal transactional fee in order to process the payments. Also, this is a buffet set up, so you can have multiple burgers/dogs/chicken sandwiches and side dishes.

I priced out the event at Cha Cha Coconuts and it would have been $30 to $35 per person. If we have people not happy about paying $17.50 I would imagine that we would not have many at all willing to pay twice that much. We wanted to put together an event that would not exclude people because of the price.

The idea isn't all about meeting for the food. It is about Bull and board camaraderie. We will have a season highlights video playing, raffles, and other surprises. I totally understand if people do not want to go, but they will be missing out on a really good time.

[Bubbles]

I hope I didn't offend you.  I know you guys all worked very hard at finding a place that could accomodate.  I hope it works out well for you.  Ferg's just isn't a place I care for...  Thank you for taking on this responsibility.

[BullyPulpit]

I am not offended at all. I just don't want anyone to be dissuaded from attending the event. It seems that with our current apatehtic fan base it is going to be hard enough to get enough people to RSVP to recoup the deposit I had to place on the room. It was a chance I was aware of, but I am willing to take to continue the tradition for the Board.

[nobull.Bulls]

Im there, all expenses are worth it when you count the usf ambiance