Fear the Fin's "Night at the Tank" - December 26th
Members, devoted readers, serial lurkers... lend me your ears eyes.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is a big night for Fear the Fin. No, there wasn't a Heatley trade. No, Plank wasn't named Assistant to the General Manager. But, close.
Tonight, we're gathering interest for Fear the Fin's first annual "Night at the Tank."
First off, I have to give credit to Mina. Her recent Fanpost "Official Fear the Fin Meet-up Game(s)" got me thinking... lets make this thing officially official!
Plank and I have chosen December 26th as the date, when our San Jose Sharks will face the hated Ducks of Anaheim. Last time Fear the Fin had a meet-up against the Ducks, good things and good times happened.
So, here's the deal: We need a devoted group of at least 25 to qualify as a "group".
Benefits include:
- $6 dollars off a single game ticket
- A shout out to our group on the JumboTron and Video Banner
- The privilege of sitting with at least 24 other Fear the Fin Sharks fans!
In addition, Plank and I will knock the premium off any item at the Fear the Fin store (I think the biggest markup is a dollar, but hey... it's a rough economy) for anyone in the group. I'll be rocking my button... fun times!
Last time, we partied at my house before, but we'll most likely descend upon Downtown San Jose for this one. I'm positive that we'll have a fantastic time.
What we need from you...
- If you are a current member of FTF, let us know if you would like to join us by commenting in the thread.
- If you aren't a current member, but would like to join us at the game, either sign up for an account and comment (yay!), or send me an email (mattt.taylor@gmail.com).
- As we're all pretty poor 'round here, we're limited to three seating areas [seating chart]. Please let us know what price range you're looking for: $37, $30 or $15 after the $6 discount.
We'll figure out payment stuff later, but the staff merely wanted to get a feel for the interest level.
Hope to see ya'll at the game!
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GAH!
I think I’m in Florida then. Bah!. Ok, if I am not, I’m IN.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
poop on a stick
we won’t be back then. Dammit.
Unfortunately I don’t think I can get out of xmas family stuff in another state by saying “hey, I know you just had a stroke and all, grandma-in-law, but I really want to hang out and watch hockey with some friends on boxing day. Later!”
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Damn… I promise we’ll do it again.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
consolation prize
but I’ll take it.
I even asked about taking the red eye from the east coast back here on Boxing Day to make it. Seriously.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
You are a champ. Sorry again.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Pretty new around here
but definitely love this site. I’d be thrilled to be a part of fear the fin history. Count me in if that’s cool.
You are in!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 2, 2009 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn!
Dec 26th, I’ll be out of the country for Christmas break.
If you do it for another game earlier or later in the year, I’m definitely in.
I would love to go, but I am probably unable to attend. And, my family already owns season tickets, but I could always get a ride or something with a friend and sit with you guys.
by SharksFanEst.1994 on Aug 2, 2009 11:26 PM PDT reply actions
Just to clarify...
The reason we are doing it on the 26th is because that’s the one day Plank can do it. He’s in SoCal for school, so we have to choose a day when we’ll be in the area.
Looks like we already have about 8. Remember, if you want to bring a friend, a GF, your Grandpa, whatever… they are invited. The more the merrier.
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Count me in, along with one of my buddies.
If you guys want to do this earlier, by all means go ahead. No skin off my back.
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Giving the minions an option? You’re losing it, fearless leader.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 2, 2009 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s summer, man. I’ve been knocking back rum and cokes since 5 o’clock.
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Excuses!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 3:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Excuses!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 3:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Excuses!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 3:29 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Man, mobile commenting on my phone sucks worse than the A’s this year.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 3:30 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
via mobile
No way!
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
was your phone also down by 5 before the first out yesterday? That game was brutal.
resident cartoonist @couchtarts.blogspot.com. Endorsed by Mr. K on "CINCODEMYOOR!!!!!" Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
No, it was in a little better shape than that.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
If my family doesn’t have something already planned (since they tend to not tell me things until the day before), I’m in.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
Possibly in.
(I think) there’s a holiday around that time and my family might have something planned. I don’t know though. We’ll see.
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
I'm in
and make it a total of 3 for me … I’ll bring my boys. :)
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 12:31 AM PDT reply actions
oh should add – which ever price range you guys want of those is fine with me. I’ll go with the group decision.
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
oh also … cause it feels so damn good to say …
GO SHARKS!!!!!!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions
god I miss saying that … is it hockey season yet?
yes I realize I’m talking to myself … I need to get to bed.
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions
question bout the store ...
are there any other t’s but white that are “made in the good ole u.s. of a.”? can’t really get my boys both white.
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 8:31 AM PDT reply actions
I wish, but those were really the only options they gave us.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Man
I’ll actually be in Northern California that week for Christmas, but I leave that day for family vacation. I’ll be shouting my support from the snowy mountaintops though.
So sad…
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 8:50 AM PDT up reply actions
I WISH I COULD!!
I do like this site a lot, but I live in Illinois. But just going to the Tank is one of my DREAMS!! I would LOVE for once that when the Sharks score that I would be jumping up with thousands of fans instead of 100 fans like at the United Center when they face the Blackhawks. Just for the people that are going just say hi to Heatley for me!!!
Gotta love the heckling, though
When the Hawks fans get rowdy I just remind them that we beat them for 13 straight
by Chicago Shark on Aug 3, 2009 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions
BoC
Maybe you should post something over there as well to see if anyone there wants to join in … never know who from there might live in this area or traveling to this area.
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 9:13 AM PDT reply actions
True… I will!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
I am in!
so far for one ticket, but it could be as many as three of four.
I’ll let you know!
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
Have you down for 1… we’re at 14 definites right now. Need at least 11 more!
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions
I’ve been emailing friends that are Sharks fans but not on the site trying to drum up some more numbers … so here’s hoping … :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
i want to go
but there’s this holiday around that time that my family loves to celebrate. and i think i’d have a hard time telling my parents “hey can i go to a sharks game with a bunch of people that you don’t know that i met online?”
MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity
Well, it’s the day AFTER Christmas.
You should have all your family shit done by then.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
I was just bout to say that!
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
they never tell me anything
sometimes my cousins come over, sometimes we go to their house, sometimes we sleepover, other times we live with eachother until new years
so it depends, when do you need to know by?
MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity
by serrapadre716 on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I’m going to need to buy the tickets in the next few weeks. SO… you’d need to send your check by the 14th if you wanted to go.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
just ask your parents … you never know … and go from there
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
serial lurker
Finally made the plunge from serial lurker to active member. All I can say is thank you guys for keeping me sane during this offseason and helping me make through work everyday.
The girlfriend and I are so down to hang out with some real Sharks fans, or as she put it, “Are bears Catholic? Does the Pope sh** in the woods?”
welcome to the mad house :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
mad house
that’s putting it lightly
MeThinksSports, Giants, Sharks, and Randomosity
by serrapadre716 on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
at least you guys keep it civil and don’t degenerate into name calling, personal attacks and threats of physical violence
It takes every ounce of me being not to go apeshit on mymclife… that woman…
GAHR!!!!
;)
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions
She's so uncivil.
I think somethings wrong with her…
-The dude responsible for this mess
Proud member of the "Don't Trade Marleau" Club
You must have missed that one thread…
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
LOL
… oh yeah…
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
You gonna show, Marcello?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to try to
But I might be in Tahoe with the family. I’ll try to figure it out soon.
Proud father of Juan Carlos Perez. Think Albert Pujols at a position to be determined.
@#$% Juan Uribe. Dios es grande.
Count me in...
The day after christmas is usually a pretty lowkey day for me, so I doubt anything would come up to prevent me from coming out. Mark me down for 1 ticket right now, and I’ll let you know if I need anymore when we finally get around to the time to order them.
Any price range is fine with me.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
I'm in
Count me in for two tickets. Any price range works for me
Whenever season tickets arrive in the mail
is when my neighbor and I will sit down and “draft” who goes to which games. I own 1/3 of 2 seats. So, I don’t know if I’m already going to that game, but if I’m not and we’re in town, my wife and I would love to come.
Yeah, that’s not a whole lot of commitment, but it is a heavy travel period.
Jon Casey fan since '84
Haha, I know, it’s tough.
Problem is… I need to know if you are coming by Friday, and I need cash in hand by the 14th… so it’s not looking good, eh?
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions
Guess not
I heard that tickets aren’t sent until September. I guess no one will know what I look like!
Jon Casey fan since '84
Like I said below…
Well, I’d say just get your ticket (at most it will be $30). If it doesn’t work out… then just craigslist it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
got my own tix
but Ill meet up with y’all and kick it. I always love Sharks/Ducks games around Christmas, was sad when we didn’t get one last year.
Oh, so that's where you edit your signature
Ughh
You know I’d be a definite yes but with the whole “no job” situation my life is a bit in limbo – may be moving away, etc.
NO!
Well, I’d say just get your ticket (at most it will be $30). If it doesn’t work out… then just craigslist it.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
YAY!
And I will. I have a tendency to support players of Joslin’s background.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
TCY ALWAYS supports minorties
:D
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Hey FTF. This is my first post with you guys. I found this kickass site while i was deployed in Iraq for the last 6 months. Just want to say thanks for helping me get through that time with all the good posts. Now as for the 26th i would love to go but being military its hard to plan things months in advance. i will try to let you know by friday though
welcome to the site … :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
BMD...
Thanks for serving our country, we really appreciate it.
I understand if you can’t let me know by Friday, but it seems some pepople may be buying tickets and won’t be able to come. You can either do the same, or hang on the waiting list in case one of them cant show.
Again, welcome.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
TCY
Where we sending the checks to?
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 3, 2009 3:34 PM PDT reply actions
And how many more people do you need? I can prolly rustle up about 4 people total… Let me know
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 3, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
We are getting close to 25, but we could probably get around 40 seats. So bring them if you want, I don’t see an issue with it.
You will send the check to me. I will elaborate later.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
big daddy
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
?
I’m lost ang… lol
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 3, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
nevermind … :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
good buddy
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah that might be understood over what I said … ;)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
Never heard of 10-4 big daddy… unless it was on some kind of kinky cop-esqe porn… lol
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yours sounded sexual… big surprise.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
hey … that was pretty mild tho … :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think...
big daddy was from Independence day with Will Smith
by SD_Sharks_Fan on Aug 3, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Big Daddy is a movie with Adam Sandler and Jon Stewart
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 3, 2009 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Big Daddy
Was a British Professional wrestler in the 1970’s/80’s who had a decade long feud with “Giant Haystacks”

I’m not sure how they got them to sit nicely for this picture. Every time I saw them they were trying to rip each other apart!
"iaT"S FUCKINGE LIEK CONICO DO MAYO!!!!!111"
Mr. K. 5/5/2009
yeah … not the image I have in my head when I think “big daddy” … but …
I think I actually have no comment to add to that :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 3, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
See what you started?
LOL
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 4, 2009 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
huh? what did I do??
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by ang6666 on Aug 4, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Put me down for two.
It takes a big man to cry and it takes a bigger man to laugh at that man. -Jamie Baker
NIEDKLERYARYER
oer sometoethin lie kthat!!!! -Mr. K
I'm in
Let me know the details and I’m for sure in. I’ll bring someone with me, so count me in as two.
Sounds like fun.
Sign me up. I’ll do any ticket price.
Sometimes life will strike you out on a curve ball and the only choice you have is to flip off the umpire and walk to first base anyway.
Ok, Since we're doing nosebleeds...
You can count me in. I’ll pay the deposit and if I can’t go, you can simply sell the ticket. (By the 26th I’d imagine the value of the ticket would skyrocket, stubhub prices for that game are around double/triple the face value ALREADY) The first and only hockey game I’ve been to was last boxing day (ECHL game in Boise, Idaho), and it seems a perfect time to bust out the santa hat and eel that I drape around my shoulders (don’t ask). Also, Matt, if you have paypal and figure out how much the commission is, I’ll send you the total + commission that way, because being a victim of identity theft before, I am VERY wary of mailing a check, cause a mailbox thief got me the first time. I was lucky that bastard got caught and I wasn’t on the hook for anything, and a few extra bucks for peace of mind is well spent for me.
"I suddenly hate Canada with a passion = BASTARDS!!!!!! " -Mr K, Upon hearing Moyes filing Chapter 11
I don’t have paypal, but we can probably figure something out.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 4, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
SCRATCH THAT. I do have paypal, and it’s working fine. Someone has already paid me.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 4, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
oh cool … cause that will make payment easier … well for me … than having to mail a check … or get cash to you … or whatever … :)
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by ang6666 on Aug 4, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna ask you the same thing… I’ll do the PayPal as well
"..." - unknown
by SetoThorMarChooSki on Aug 4, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
count me in
im also taking a friend of mine who isnt into hockey as much yet hopefully going to a game ill change her mind
I am in and I might bring 2-3 more
I will let you know by Friday. Any price is OK, (as I go only 5-8 games a year I get as close to the glass as i can) and I will pay with paypal. I just need your paypal acct. email address?
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
Just let me know by friday
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 5, 2009 7:55 AM PDT up reply actions
It is going to be just me
My buddy and his kids are going to be in, (funny enough) LA to see family. Once you have the cost of the ticket send a PayPal money request to
adragon505853@yahoo.com
Just make sure you reference FTF and your handle.
PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves
1st time post ,. would like to be there but will be to tired from handing out gifts all over the world .
Aww, we’ll miss you Santa.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 5, 2009 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven’t really been active in the boards for a while, but if there’s still some room, put me down for 2.
As long as you guys enjoy the company of a couple college freshmen harhar.
I was already set on buying tickets for this game too, now this is soo much better!
I guess I’d prefer the cheap seats. No income, college expensive, etc etc.
I hope I’m not going anywhere for vacation . . .
Got you down.
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 5, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
If you get the money to me by Friday (Aug 14), we’re all good. Just shoot me an email
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by Matthew_Taylor on Aug 9, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions

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