Seattle Away :: August 18th 2012
  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
    Posts: 3,747

    The Southsiders will be putting on buses and for the first time Amtrak for our trip to Seattle

    Full details here http://vancouversouthsiders.ca/store/

    We are not selling tickets only.

    If you wish to travel independently, you MUST get your tickets from the Front Office, however our premium section is SOLD OUT

    aka "Tractor Boy" Member # 003
    Former President & Director of Events
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    253 Row 2 Seat 3
  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
    Posts: 8,051

    Buy early, as everyone who enters before our home match on July 22 will be eligible for an early bird draw for a Whitecaps jersey.

    AKA Brett :: #4 :: President :: Director of External Communications and Partnerships ::@piltdownman7:: Teal BCPlace : Sec 252 Row 2
  • kmacpher26kmacpher26
    Posts: 2

    What section is the whitecaps premium section in? Going to be down in the states and try to find seats close by

  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
    Posts: 1,800

    kmacpher26 said: What section is the whitecaps premium section in? Going to be down in the states and try to find seats close by

    101, 102 & 103, but the configuration is such that there really isn't anything near it. You're probably better off buying something up in 301, which is still designated as an away section.

    By the way, received an e-mail today - now that Chelsea is over, Seattle is selling a 3-pack of LA, Vancouver and Portland for just $45 for the upper deck. I suspect they'll be able to turn quite a few of those, I'd be very surprised if the crowd for our match doesn't hit close to 50,000.

  • kmacpher26kmacpher26
    Posts: 2

    Thank You SAFC_Yank.... I just bought some tickets in section 301

  • whiteisthecolourwhiteisthecolour
    Posts: 172

    I've been living in Kamloops, working in Japan this summer, but coming home to Vancouver in time for my birthday August 16, so I wanna do my first road trip.

    So since your trip is sold out, what do I need to do? I'm thinking I'll probably just Bolt Bus both ways. For tix, do I Contact VWFC FO or Sounders FO?

  • ChrisChris
    Posts: 5,232

    @whiteisthecolour Our trip is by no means sold out. Get in! http://www.vancouversouthsiders.ca/store/

    Southsiders' Director of Merchandise - Twitter: @Chris_Withers - Member #180 - 251/4/101
  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
    Posts: 2,240

    When will the trip packages (tickets, etc.) be distributed?

    Member #629 :: Proud Southsider since August 21st, 2011
    Italian Football Analyst for ChampionsLeague.ca ( http://www.championsleague.ca/ )
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  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    Probably on the buses & train

    aka "Tractor Boy" Member # 003
    Former President & Director of Events
    Twitter : http://twitter.com/#!/604chrisdeal
    253 Row 2 Seat 3
  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
    Posts: 2,240

    Solid. Do we need to send our season ticket number?

    Member #629 :: Proud Southsider since August 21st, 2011
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  • barca99barca99
    Posts: 432

    Why do you need season ticket numbers? I'm not one, but am I still good for Seattle and PDX?

    Thanks

  • highlanderhighlander
    Posts: 185

    No words needed. Except the ones on the shirt.

    Post edited by highlander at 2012-07-27 23:34:29
    Member #69. Section 252 row A seat 6
  • BrentonBrenton
    Posts: 6,918

    barca99 said: Why do you need season ticket numbers? I'm not one, but am I still good for Seattle and PDX?

    Thanks

    We're only allowed to distribute to members with season tickets.

    Member #393
    @CapsOffside
  • barca99barca99
    Posts: 432

    Brenton said:

    barca99 said: Why do you need season ticket numbers? I'm not one, but am I still good for Seattle and PDX?

    Thanks

    We're only allowed to distribute to members with season tickets.

    Has that changed since last year? Or was it that there was room for non STH after a certain deadline last year?

  • barca99barca99
    Posts: 432

    Just looked back at last years schmozzle with uniglobe. They weren't selling tickets so they opened it up to non STH. Hoping that will happen again. I've been waiting for these trips since last year! Any information I could get would be great.

    Thanks

  • BrentonBrenton
    Posts: 6,918

    I'll let someone else answer, as my details are spotty. Something about STH can vouch for non-STH, up to four.

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  • ChrisChris
    Posts: 5,232

    A STH can buy up to 4 season tickets per seat. So as long as our ratio is better than 3 non-STH for every 1 STH, we'll be fine.

    Southsiders' Director of Merchandise - Twitter: @Chris_Withers - Member #180 - 251/4/101
  • golddude1000golddude1000
    Posts: 40

    I bought my Bus C Package with the Southsiders for $75 and i'm not a season ticket holder does this mean I won't be able to receive a ticket to the Seattle game on Aug. 18th?

    SouthSider Member #932

  • ChrisChris
    Posts: 5,232

    No. You're fine. Everybody is fine.

    Southsiders' Director of Merchandise - Twitter: @Chris_Withers - Member #180 - 251/4/101
  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
    Posts: 5,617

    The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

    Arne Salvesen - https://www.facebook.com/arne.salvesen
    Empire Stadium Loyalist, Troll Hunter, Capt. Buzzkill
    Sec.244 Row R Seat 109 / Member #37
  • BledforDaysBledforDays
    Posts: 954

    I'm looking for tickets in 101 or 102. I have tickets in 301 but I'm afraid of heights. See post in ticket exchange. Never mind the sky falling. Be worried about me falling,drunk, from 301 on top of your ass.

    twitter @BledforDays2 member # 22
  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
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    I wasn't afraid before ...

    Arne Salvesen - https://www.facebook.com/arne.salvesen
    Empire Stadium Loyalist, Troll Hunter, Capt. Buzzkill
    Sec.244 Row R Seat 109 / Member #37
  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
    Posts: 1,800

    BledforDays said: I'm looking for tickets in 101 or 102. I have tickets in 301 but I'm afraid of heights. See post in ticket exchange. Never mind the sky falling. Be worried about me falling,drunk, from 301 on top of your ass.

    Hey, I'm in 301, I can hold you back from falling. Kept you from clocking that wanker last year, so I'm experienced. ;-)

  • BledforDaysBledforDays
    Posts: 954

    That's right. I forgot about about that guy. I owe you. Next time we let Trevor pop him. #:-S

    twitter @BledforDays2 member # 22
  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
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    BledforDays said: That's right. I forgot about about that guy. I owe you. Next time we let Trevor pop him. #:-S

    Trevor likes that idea.

  • BledforDaysBledforDays
    Posts: 954

    It's about time those young fellas started looking after us. Now I know you're in 301, I'll probably stay there. Wendy is going to be with me this time. Is Derek with you, or the missus for this one?

    twitter @BledforDays2 member # 22
  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
    Posts: 1,800

    Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

  • MarkusMarkus
    Posts: 220

    Pretty pumped for this roadtrip, first roadtrip for me since playoffs in Portland in 2010!

  • FynnskyFynnsky
    Posts: 1,725

    I'm in 301 as well. FO said you could only get 100 level through southsiders (or uniglobe I imagine)

    Sec 252 Row E | Member # 686 | twitter drunk - sober
  • tommo2210tommo2210
    Posts: 176

    I'm in 101, bought mine through the FO

  • VanVan
    Posts: 247

    What time does the beer and food start being served on the train? Any tips for maximum Amtrak enjoyment? Not planning on bringing anything but my phone, keys, passport, wallet, sunglasses and scarf.

    Is 30min before departure enough for check-in from experience?

    @VanCascadian
    Member #214
  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
    Posts: 5,617

    Not sure if they've reserved a car for you guys. If not, I'd be there at least 45 minutes ahead of departure. Remember you have to clear customs before you get on the train. Not a big deal but it can take some time.

    I believe they start serving beer once you're past the border ... or rather that's the earliest I've bought beer. Not suggesting you'll over-indulge, but they will toss you from the train if you get too rowdy. I've seen it happen. There's free WiFi on the train as well.

    Arne Salvesen - https://www.facebook.com/arne.salvesen
    Empire Stadium Loyalist, Troll Hunter, Capt. Buzzkill
    Sec.244 Row R Seat 109 / Member #37
  • JP82JP82
    Posts: 237

    I finally got time off from work to go to the seattle game however FO says i am too late for tix--i am driving down than leaving on vacay from seattle on sunday any ideas other than ticketmaster where i can get tix? to sit either in 301 or 101?

    Twitter: @Tastysnkvending
    Section: 244
  • FynnskyFynnsky
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    Have the pre and post game meetup locations been finalized yet?

    Sec 252 Row E | Member # 686 | twitter drunk - sober
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    The Amtrak Cascades train doesn't have a British Columbia liquor license so yes, they will only serve beer when you're across the border.

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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • BrentonBrenton
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    JP82 said: I finally got time off from work to go to the seattle game however FO says i am too late for tix--i am driving down than leaving on vacay from seattle on sunday any ideas other than ticketmaster where i can get tix? to sit either in 301 or 101?

    Ticketmaster will be your best bet.

    Member #393
    @CapsOffside
  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
    Posts: 625

    SAFC_Yank said: Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

    What section/row will Christie be in?

    Member # 14
  • Jay_DukeJay_Duke
    Posts: 1,487

    SoccerSue said:

    SAFC_Yank said: Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

    What section/row will Christie be in?

    Clark?

  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    Jay_Duke said:

    SoccerSue said:

    SAFC_Yank said: Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

    What section/row will Christie be in?

    Clark?

    No, she's in the Korean section

    aka "Tractor Boy" Member # 003
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    253 Row 2 Seat 3
  • 64Chevelle64Chevelle
    Posts: 267

    Ok, so the wife and I want to go, and we'd love to sit with the majority of the Southsiders, but we want to spend the night. What if we bought tix for the bus trip, travelled down with you guys, but then spent the night and Amtracked back? Would that result in Homeland Security "probing" the entire bus at the border trying to find us, or is it Do-able?

    Post edited by 64Chevelle at 2012-07-30 12:33:44
    Rob Wheeler
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  • ChrisChris
    Posts: 5,232

    I'm pretty sure people have done that before. Should be fine.

    Southsiders' Director of Merchandise - Twitter: @Chris_Withers - Member #180 - 251/4/101
  • 64Chevelle64Chevelle
    Posts: 267

    OK, cool. I assume it would just be a let you know before hand type thing so no-one is looking for us prior to the bus leaving. Or am I kidding myself and no one cares if you're on the bus?

    Rob Wheeler
    SS Member #670, Section 252, Row L, Seats 7 & 8
    twitter: @rmrgcb & @SSouthsiders
  • ChrisChris
    Posts: 5,232

    If we have to leave you behind, we'll drink one for you.

    Southsiders' Director of Merchandise - Twitter: @Chris_Withers - Member #180 - 251/4/101
  • xczimixczimi
    Posts: 1,772

    Lord_Bob said: The Amtrak Cascades train doesn't have a British Columbia liquor license so yes, they will only serve beer when you're across the border.

    You can buy and consume beer before the border, (in a way you are already in the States as there is no way to get off on Canadian soil) I did it on the afternoon train several occasions. The buffet car is only closed during the stop in Blaine at the actual border crossing, when customs comes on board and takes your declaration forms and ask a few questions. Once we were asked by the US border agent to get more beer, as we were sitting at our seats with already empty bottles.

    As for the morning departure, 30-45 minutes is usually plenty even if the train is busy.

    Note that Skytrain service only starts around 6am on Saturdays, so you need to find your way to Central Station by other means.

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  • SAFC_YankSAFC_Yank
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    SoccerSue said:

    SAFC_Yank said: Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

    What section/row will Christie be in?

    Sect. 104, Row Y.

  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
    Posts: 625

    SAFC_Yank said:

    SoccerSue said:

    SAFC_Yank said: Derek & Trevor are with me, had to buy separate tickets for wor lass again due to her poor taste in football clubs. We're in Row R.

    What section/row will Christie be in?

    Sect. 104, Row Y.

    Awesome, right below me. I'll go down and say hello to her. :-)

    Member # 14
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
    Posts: 4,287

    xczimi said:

    Lord_Bob said: The Amtrak Cascades train doesn't have a British Columbia liquor license so yes, they will only serve beer when you're across the border.

    You can buy and consume beer before the border, (in a way you are already in the States as there is no way to get off on Canadian soil) I did it on the afternoon train several occasions. The buffet car is only closed during the stop in Blaine at the actual border crossing, when customs comes on board and takes your declaration forms and ask a few questions. Once we were asked by the US border agent to get more beer, as we were sitting at our seats with already empty bottles.

    This is contrary to my last experience on the train late last year, where they refused to sell me liquor until we were on United States soil. Possibly it's one of those "depends who's at the cash register" things then.

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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • Bad_GonesBad_Gones
    Posts: 5,617

    I've only ever gone down in the morning so by the time we crossed the border the caffeine of my morning espresso had worn off and I needed beer. Good timing really.

    Arne Salvesen - https://www.facebook.com/arne.salvesen
    Empire Stadium Loyalist, Troll Hunter, Capt. Buzzkill
    Sec.244 Row R Seat 109 / Member #37
  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
    Posts: 625

    A couple of years ago when I took the evening train back home, they announced that they would begin alcohol sales once we were out of Canada. Then as soon as we were in Burnaby they announced that alcohol was now being sold. Evidently Burnaby is now considered "out of Canada." :-P

    I don't remember when they started it last month when I took the evening one; I wasn't paying attention.

    Member # 14
  • GrandstanderGrandstander
    Posts: 1,198

    So have those of you who ordered through the FO, received your tickets?

    Member #28
    @grandstander1
  • stratasaurusstratasaurus
    Posts: 266

    Grandstander said: So have those of you who ordered through the FO, received your tickets?

    Nope. Haven't received mine yet. For the last Portland game I only got my tickets about 2-3 days before match day.

    Section 245, Row A, 103-104
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