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Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 11:12 am
by DuchesneEast
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 1:47 am
by PhillyandBCEagles
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:13 am
by Bryn Mawr Eagle
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.


You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.


Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:18 am
by Salzano14
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.

I did something similar, also using WOW Air to get to Dublin from Boston via Reykjavik. But we're also going to London for a week after the game.

I would imagine that KEF>DUB flight is going to have a lot of people going to the game on it, depending on the day. If we're on the same flight I'll try and keep the tuba music down.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:20 am
by Salzano14
Bryn Mawr Eagle {l Wrote}:You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.


My favorite thing about WOW is that they literally own four (4) planes

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:48 am
by hansen
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
Bryn Mawr Eagle {l Wrote}:You get your money's worth on WOW Air. Here's the beginning of their safety video. Good luck.


My favorite thing about WOW is that they literally own four (4) planes


They're up to 9 now according to IBpedia orders for 7 more pending.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 9:01 am
by DomingoOrtiz
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.


BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:08 am
by TobaccoRoadEagle
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.


BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.

is philly 28 yet?

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:07 pm
by DuchesneEast
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.


I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.

I am probably only going to Dublin once, so doing it right $900 flight my half of hotel is $750 and $350 in beer and bad food. $2k for a 5star hotel and direct flight.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:08 pm
by DuchesneEast
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.



SF to Dublin? thats a hell of a flight, how long is it taking you?

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:23 pm
by Eaglekeeper
Here in Galway City I'm amazed at how many young people know BC and actually follow the team wanting to know who is going to start Wade or Towles. They actually follow college football and know of BC as a top academic university. They remember Matty Ice and want to know if Towles will be Patty Ice! I know a lot of BC families come from Galway, but the connection is still strong.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:41 pm
by eepstein0
This was a smart move for BC to play this game, just nothing you'll ever get me to go to.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 8:10 pm
by TobaccoRoadEagle
Eaglekeeper {l Wrote}:Here in Galway City I'm amazed at how many young people know BC and actually follow the team wanting to know who is going to start Wade or Towles. They actually follow college football and know of BC as a top academic university. They remember Matty Ice and want to know if Towles will be Patty Ice! I know a lot of BC families come from Galway, but the connection is still strong.

what do they think about to corners, liar?

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 7:08 am
by claver2010
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:39 am
by DuchesneEast
claver2010 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops


The only time I thought about it was when I couldn't get the flight time I wanted. I found a way to do it by leaving from a different airport and it was worth the extra $200 not to be bothered.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:41 am
by DuchesneEast
If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:17 am
by commavegarage
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.


it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:16 am
by 31southst
commavegarage {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.


it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.

Totally agree. Given the way our schedule plays out means we're likely looking at a 4-1 minimum after 5 weeks if we beat GT. Even given the fact it would be paper soft, that definitely influences excitement for the rest of the year.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:22 am
by DavidGordonsFoot
claver2010 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:07 am
by TobaccoRoadEagle
DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:
claver2010 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:09 pm
by DuchesneEast
commavegarage {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.


it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.



I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:34 pm
by DavidGordonsFoot
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

If you want them for $5, you will probably have to buy them outside the stadium right before kickoff. Attendance for this game was better than expected last time, especially on the BC side of the field.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:07 pm
by DuchesneEast
DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.

If you want them for $5, you will probably have to buy them outside the stadium right before kickoff. Attendance for this game was better than expected last time, especially on the BC side of the field.


I'm not the type to wait that long. I checked BC boxoffice and they didnt have them online.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:30 pm
by PhillyandBCEagles
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


The trip is doable for under $1k if you're smart with air fares (I got SFO-DUB via Reykjavik for about $550/person on something called WOW Air) and don't plan to go anywhere other than Ireland or stay more than about 4-5 days. Granted $1k is still a lot for someone a little over a year out of school, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.



SF to Dublin? thats a hell of a flight, how long is it taking you?


It's about 12-13 hours to Reykjavik then another 2 or so to Dublin. It's not as bad as it looks on a 2D map because you fly over the Arctic. I've done Atlanta to Tokyo nonstop and that was far worse than this will be.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:32 pm
by PhillyandBCEagles
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:
PhillyandBCEagles {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
Salzano14 {l Wrote}:
DomingoOrtiz {l Wrote}:I heard that BC sold over 6k tickets. Actually know a lot of people going; no one under 50 though.

How many people do you know under 50?

:duchE


I know 3 class of 2015 going, pays to have loaded parents.


, but for a once in a lifetime trip most can swing it if they're big enough fans.


BC played Army in Ireland 28 years ago.


Which is a) outside the lifetime of anyone who is in school or graduated after about 2010, and 2. No guarantee we will play there in another 28 years and that anyone who is able to go this time will be able to then

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:48 pm
by Dick Rosenthal
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:
DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:
claver2010 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks


Buy a Netjets share then. No one should ever transfer. Ever.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:06 pm
by BostonCollege1
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
commavegarage {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.


it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.



I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.


We got our tickets from BC today. Only a couple of rows left on the BC side, and not a ton left on the UMass side. Remember, they don't use the upper decks for UMass games, so this one may sell out with about 30-35 K in the seats.

I don't see you wanting to sit on the UMass side...

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:17 pm
by eepstein0
BostonCollege1 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
commavegarage {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:If we win, it will be a great launching pad for the season and make Umass worth going to.

Book has us as 3 point dogs.


it is unfortunate that the result of this game will have a large influence on my outlook / excitement / willingness to make bc football a sizable portion of my fall, but it is the case.

If we start 1-2 (0-2), alumni will be a morgue even moreso than usual for the electric noon home opener against wagner

im not planning on going to umass at this point, but a win, and dare i say an impressive win, would probably make me go.



I am waiting to buy tix to Umass but have a hotel in Boston. Doesnt look like tix areon sale yet since Stubhub doesnt have anything less than $19 and I assume this is a $5 a ticket game.


We got our tickets from BC today. Only a couple of rows left on the BC side, and not a ton left on the UMass side. Remember, they don't use the upper decks for UMass games, so this one may sell out with about 30-35 K in the seats.

I don't see you wanting to sit on the UMass side...


I'm not buying what you or BC is selling here. BC didn't sell 15K tickets or whatever to this game to fill that entire sideline. Last time the crowd was good, but nowhere near filling the sideline.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 9:51 pm
by twballgame9
Bet they do.

Re: Who's going to Ireland?

PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:00 am
by PhillyandBCEagles
Dick Rosenthal {l Wrote}:
TobaccoRoadEagle {l Wrote}:
DavidGordonsFoot {l Wrote}:
claver2010 {l Wrote}:
DuchesneEast {l Wrote}:
I cant deal with transfers, direct or no go.


this.

i wouldn't even put my butler on a non-direct flight. i'll never understand the people who pay $40 or whatever less to fly w stops

It was a great way to save money 20 years ago. So was a long-distance calling plan with free nights and weekends.

people in the walmarty part of the world don't really have a choice, jerks


Buy a Netjets share then. No one should ever transfer. Ever.


The words of a man who has never enjoyed a Sunday connection in Atlanta or Charlotte traveling home from a big BC road win down south. I honestly don't mind transferring in general (chance to get off the plane, stretch my legs, and get a drink in a different airport) but walking among the SEC and ACC fans wearing maroon and gold with my head held high back in the days when I lived on the east coast and when we could regularly do so was truly glorious.