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I was just thinking about my terrible timer and experiences with them and wondering what other people use. My microwave doesn't have a timer (it talks and has a bread maker, but no timer function, how silly). I had a manual dial timer similar to the one picture below, but it got wet and stopped working. I bought the one picture below... I tried to wash it with a damp cloth and the numbers came right off. So annoying! Same thing happened to my grandmothers oven knob one time when she was cleaning the stove. She said she didn't get a new knob because she never looked at the numbers even when they were there! Then I got this little electronic one (used the fluorescent light setting on the camera in that pic, since that's what's in the kitchen... really enjoying your tutorials, Sharon!). The electronic one is nice because it sticks to the fridge with a magnet, but there's no "down" button, so if you pass the mark when entering the time, you have to start all over much like many alarm clocks.
I may resort to using an online timer like the one I linked to and just not worry about having a real one! What do you use? |
Here is a link that might be useful: my next timer!
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- Posted by terri_pacnw (My Page) on Sun, Sep 27, 09 at 23:54
I have a timer built into my oven panel..but usually I use my OVR microwave timer..because I can still use the microwave too. |
My favoret timer died.... And Peppi gave me a nifty one byt my son who has "rock band hearing loss" appropriated it because hes aid that was the only timer he could hear... so now I use the microwave....but If I step outside or into the basement, I can't hear it. I did have a wonderful clip on timer...I would clip it to my collar when Iw as going to be away from the kitchen and something was cooking. I remember once I walked over to the neighbors to say something....and he said..."I don't know what you are timing but it;'s almost done! "LOL! It took a hearing aid battery....the one I have now takes a AAA and it's heavy and I don't like the functions. Linda C |
My favorite one was like the one I used in the classroom for 10 years. It finally died. My old microwave had a timer, and I used that a lot. One of my friends gave me a battery-operated digital read-out one. That didn't even last 3 months!!!! My next favorite was modeled after my classroom timer---one of those "spring winding" ones. I think some folks call it a mechanical timer, maybe? It lasted about 3 years. I loved it so much I kept it. I should have purchased more than one of them! DH got me a timer that is as close to my old "spring winding" one that he could fine, but the back fell off the second time I used it, and the little handle for moving the face around to the correct number on the dial isn't big enough to get a decent hold for turning the dial face. VERY frustrating! When I was between working timers, I'd use my cell phone. Yeah, it's a paperweight AND a kitchen timer! ha ha In the photo, the timer on the left (Oster) is the one that lasted close to 3 years. The timer on the right (Taylor)...well, it works for now, but you can see I've included the "back" of the timer in the photo, for demonstration purposes--because it FELL OFF THE SECOND TIME I USED IT!!!! |
- Posted by scott55405 (My Page) on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 5:37
The Lux timers you used to be able to buy like the picture directly above used to last forever, but it sounds like those have cheapened up a lot too between Bobby and Sooz' experiences. I use the one on my microwave a lot (probably more than the microwave itself!) (I had no idea some microwaves didn't have this; if I ever have to replace mine I'll have to make sure it does since I don't know what I would do without it!) and I also sometimes use one that's part of one of those probe meat thermometers, it's electronic. I could check out this online one since I'm always online anyway. I imagine my Iphone has one as well, or at the very least I could find an app to fill the bill! LOL |
I have a timer on the MW (my primary timer) and another one on the oven (which I rarely use), but I have two I can carry around with me, which I use so I don't forget I'm cooking something! If I'm not in the kitchen, I have trouble hearing the other two timers. |
I have two timers built into my stove and I use them. I can hear them from anywhere in the house. Guess I have good hearing 'cause DH can't hear them in the adjoining room. |
- Posted by althetrainer (My Page) on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 9:45
I use the stopwatch feature of my watch for everything. I multitask, go in and out the kitchen when I cook. So it's important for me to be able to know when I have to return to the kitchen. I wear my watch 24/7 and it works perfectly fine for me. |
Bobby, when my last timer died about 5 years ago I went looking for another one. Most timers only buzz or ring for up to 60 seconds which doesn't do much good if you are in the shower when it goes off or outside. I wanted a timer that continues to sound until I turn it off. I found exactly what I was looking for in a restaurant supply store. They sell these timers to chefs and I've noticed one in the kitchen on Top Chef the other night. It is made by Cooper and it looks like a Fisher Price toy. You can buy one here for $38.00 which is about half what I had to pay for mine. If mine ever dies I will replace it with another one immediately. |
- Posted by jazmynsmom (My Page) on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 10:01
Microwave, stove, and a little digital clip on to clip to me for when I wander (I've also used my cell phone). I have to be careful with the stove because it has two: a timer, and a "cook time" setting that'll turn the oven off after a certain amount of time. Sometimes I'll also use the delayed start feature on my microwave and just skip the timer all together: I do this when I want something to be nuked at the very end, and will be taking the food out all together. I know it's all finished when the microwave finishes... |
- Posted by bumblebeez (My Page) on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 10:35
Pier One has some really cute retro timers ($6) I want but I don't need one. I use the oven timer. |
My favorite out of my choices at home is a Polder Clock/Timer/Stopwatch. It has a nice long cord on it so you can wear it around your neck, which is my favorite feature. I tend to wander off task, so when I slip outside and dough is rising, the Polder around my neck reminds me I need to check the rise of the dough. -Grainlady |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cookware.com
I set the alarm on my cell phone. |
My stove top has a timer but I also have about 4 magnetic ones on the fridge. Each came from the Dollar Store and work great. |
It is so easy to get distracted. Rising dough just slips my mind sometimes if I don't carry a timer. I have the same Polder timer as Grainlady. When around my neck, it gets bumped and stops without my notice. But, otherwise I love it. Many times I need one with multiple timers I can carry with me. Any suggestions? |
Just a thought...if the timer Ann T likes is made by Cooper (thanks for the link!), maybe this other "mechanical timer" made by Cooper will be better than the cruddy fall-apart one I have by Taylor. The Cooper one is on the same page Ann linked to...scroll down a bit, or click the link below. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Cooper Mechanical Timer
For an accurate timing, I use the timer from the microwave. Otherwise, these are the timers that I use... |
I rely on the smoke alarm. |
Ditto on the Polder kitchen timer that Grainlady recommends. It has a magnet on the back of it, and I keep it stuck on the fridge most of the time; but when you need to leave the kitchen, just put the cord around your neck and go do what you need to do. One nice thing is that it has a 'negative countdown' timer function that then converts into a 'positive count up' timer automatically. Here's what I mean: say you want to time something for 20 minutes. Key in 2-0-0-0 and press start. It starts counting down 19:59 then 19:58 etc...when the 20 minutes elapses, it starts beeping and doesn't stop until you acknowledge it. But after it hits zero time, it starts counting upward, so you know how much time you have exceeded the original time programmed. It's fairly intuitive, my imperfect description notwithstanding. |
Here is a link that might be useful: polder kitchen timer
I am sorry if this is off-topic. This is purely my own superstition, certainly not against the use of timers; whatever works for you is what you should do. I believe that the best thing to do is not to use the timer for cooking. It's best to determine when food is perfectly done by the look, smell, touch and sound. It takes a little getting use to and practice. I am curious how many chefs use timers, and I am not saying that I am the world's best chef either. On the contrary, I have overcooked and undercooked food more than once. :-) dcarch |
Another vote for the Polder "timer-on-a-rope" that Granilady has, and that Arley linked to. So convenient to carry around if you are in the yard or upstairs, etc. Though not the prettiest fashion statement if you are hostng a holiday party, or cocktail party, or whatever, and are in your party clothes. I also have an old West Bend digital triple timer on my counter. It's about 15-18 years old. I am worried it's eventually going to break, cause for me, it's the perfect timer. I like the way the buttons work, I like the sound of the alarm (loud enough to be heard, but not so loud to be annoying), I like the 3-timer configuration. BUT if you wanted to buy it now, West Bend has redesigned it, and now the West Bend triple timer is terrible; it doesn't lie flat on the counter, it has a lot of extra bells-and-whistles that make it confusing, it has a magnet that doesn't work, and a whole lot of other stuff. I am only telling you this in case you see the West Bend triple timer, and think it looks like a good thing to buy. Having said all that, someone on Amazon said the "Daigger" timer is identical to my old wonderful West Bend. It certainly looks the same. If so, then try out the Daigger, though I have no personal experience with it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Daigger Triple Timer, the same as the old West Bend?
- Posted by vacuumfreak (My Page) on Mon, Sep 28, 09 at 17:22
Dcharch, I just use the timer as a guideline so I don't forget about what I'm cooking (rather absent minded you know). I still look at the food and sometimes measure its temperature to know if it's done or not. I do not like a timer that keeps on ringing after the time is done until the user stops it. I want to know about it and then have the silly thing shut up and quit annoying me, I'll get to it when I get my hands out of the sudsy water or my something else out of/off of whatever else it might be in or on. Thanks for letting me know what the clamp on the timer is for. I'd never even have thought about taking it with me and clipping it to myself. I found a neat timer that is good for people who need to time lots of things at once, but I haven't quite decided if it's tacky or cute! Ann, I recall timers like that from way back when I had my first job as a dishwasher in a fine dining restaurant.... ahh the memories! I still think it should have a minus or back button! 'Tis interesting to see all the different timers. |
Here is a link that might be useful: stove shaped timer...
Hey, I'm another one who uses the timer so I don't forget about what I'm cooking! I already have the "look, smell, touch and sound" down pretty well. It's not a matter of being able to tell when the food is done or ready, but more of a comment on my ability to focus totally on something else while something is in the oven or on top of the stove, etc. I just lose track of time if I'm immersed in a good novel, or if I'm sewing or on the computer or talking on the phone, etc. I need the help of a timer to redirect me! :O) |
I use a timer so I don't forget to check, too. I used to use the timer on my stove until it started beeping only once (it used to go every minute until I shut it off). Now I use a little Pampered Chef timer that clips onto my pocket. Very handy. |
I had a couple of those timers with the dial, and I have one on the microwave but I can't hear it if I'm not in the kitchen. Peppi gave me one of those little digital ones, but The Princess appropriated it. So, I just check the clock, although I like Petaloid's suggestion of the smoke alarm. Even when I use a timer, I still check to make sure my food is done, I'd never just rely on the timer to tell me, I don't think too many others would either. Annie |
Like Annie, I don't use the timer to tell me when something is done. I need it to remind me that I need to check on something, whether it is something in the oven, on top of the stove or dough rising, etc... For me the most important thing on a timer is that it rings loud and non stop until I turn it off. Most only ring for a maximum of 60 seconds which just isn't sufficient. Ann |
Great links every body! I'll have to wish for one for Christmas. :) Meanwhile, I use my timer on my watch, that way, I have it with me when I go out to get some herbs from the garden... and get side tracked. Moni |
- Posted by kitchendetective (My Page) on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 12:49
LOL, petaloid! |
- Posted by tropicals9b (My Page) on Tue, Sep 29, 09 at 20:21
My micro doesn't have a timer, but it does have a Power button. So, I do Power 0, then length of time. Now it's a timer. |
I use the timer on my stove primarily. I like the fact that is annoys me until I do something about it. Sometimes I'm napping and if it only sounded once, I'd just ignore it and have to default to Petaloid's plan!!! Second is my digital timer/thermometer that sits on top of the stove panel. Can you believe I've never even thought about using the timer on my micro?? It's just that annoying thing that comes on when I'm trying to reset the clock (usually early morning, or after a power outage). LOL Often I need more than one when I'm canning as I'll have two canners going at once. I really should get one to clip on me, I'm definitely a member of the "Sidetracked Club". I don't use it to judge "doneness" either, just to tell me to go check! It's amazing how often I run to the garden to grab one quick thing and end up repotting, picking, pruning or just gazing....... Deanna |
- Posted by marilyn_sue (My Page) on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 1:55
I mostly use the timer on my electric range. There are times when I use two timers, if need be. Then I use a wind up type and my range. I have a Kitchenaid one also, but always forget how to work it unless I get the instructions out! Sue |
- Posted by rachelellen (My Page) on Wed, Sep 30, 09 at 8:47
I generally just watch my clock. If I've got things in the oven or on the stove, I'm almost always in the kitchen doing other things and can keep an eye on whatever it is. I do set the timer on the microwave if I'm going upstairs to get onto the computer (time bandit) but I generally try not to do that if I've got anything that's time-sensitive going on. |
Bobbie: you could hook it up to a Fog Horn ??? You will hear it everywhere !!! |
- Posted by beanthere_dunthat (My Page) on Thu, Oct 1, 09 at 16:07
If it weren't for heating water and the timer, I wouldn't use my microwave at all! :) I use that in the kitchen, and my cell phone elsewhere. I'd be surprised if anyone uses a timer to tell them if something is done. It's more of a time management tool. No need for me to stand around in the kitchen waiting for bread to bake when I can be reading, doing laundry, or mucking about in the garage. But I tend to get fixed on the thing I'm doing and have been known to forget there's bread rising or something in the oven. |
Update... I received two kitchen timers for my Christmas. One mechanical, one digital, both made by "Everyday Living"--never heard of the manufacturer. The mechanical one failed first time out of the box. What a piece of carp! The second one, battery operated, is faring better...so far... we'll see. |
Like others, I don't rely on a timer for doneness. I use one to remind me that something is in the oven. With my crazy schedules, it would not be unusual for me to forget. |
Yikes! I'd burn the house down without a timer. It goes something like this... Put chicken on to sear. Oh drats, I've got to use the facilities. Why didn't I do that before I started?! Well, I've got time for a quick run. While washing hands in the restroom I decide the sink needs a quick clean-up so I grab cleaner under the sink & give a fast spritz & wipe down. Then I notice the towels need freshening so I put clean towels on the hangers & grab the dirty ones. Well, I should just take these straight to the laundry room & start the washer....Hmmmm, do you smell something BURNING???!!! I use a cheap mechanical timer but I'd really like to have one with a cord to hang around my neck. In the summer, I tend to wander outside also & can't hear the timer. /tricia |
I use my OTR microwave timer because I can actually hear it from another room and it keeps going and going and going. |
- Posted by marilyn_sue (My Page) on Mon, Feb 15, 10 at 11:19
I use my range timer the most and sometimes I use an inexpensive one and then I have a Kitchen Aid one I seldom use. Yes, sometimes you need more than one time. Something in the oven and the dog has to have a pill at a certain time, so two timers are handy. Sue |
I use the timer on my oven not only for cooking but as a reminder for all kinds of things. If I need to dry a few items in the dryer, for only 5 minutes, I use my oven timer to remind me. I use it as a reminder quite often for various situations...I've even set it to remind myself to do something and then when it went off I'd have to think hard about what I was reminding myself to do, but I always remember, finally. |
I often use my kitchen timer for timing how long my children have used the computer and watched TV for the reason that i have time limits for them doing so per day. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen Timer Alarm
Re Microwaves not having timers... My microwave, a 1989 Kenmore model, doesn't specifically have a timer, either. In order to set mine to timer, I have to set the time, and then set the power level to ZERO. This shuts the cooking system down and just allows it to function as a count down timer. For those of you who don't have timers on your nukers, do they possibly work the same way? As for a regular timer, though, I normally use the electronic timer on my stove. |
- Posted by daniel_jes (My Page) on Wed, Feb 2, 11 at 17:36
There is no better timer to use than a digital timer in the kitchen. These nifty little inventions tend to give you stop and start capabilities. Some are even wall mounted and water resistant. They do require batteries but that is not a problem when you realize all the capabilities most have. |
Here is a link that might be useful: TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE : DIGITAL KITCHEN TIMERS
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Money appropriated under Chapter 230, Laws of 1949, not permitted to be used for repair of existing buildings.
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July 28, 1950
Honorable H. D. Van EatonDirector of Public InstitutionsOlympia, Washington Cite as: AGO 49-51 No. 312
Dear Sir:
We have your letter of July 7, 1950, in which you ask the following question:
Must the proceeds from the sale of bonds provided for in chapter 230, Laws of 1949, be used for construction of new institutional buildings, or may such proceeds be also applied to necessary repairs and improvements of existing buildings?
The conclusion reached may be summarized as follows:
Moneys derived from the sale of bonds under chapter 230, Laws of 1949, must be used for the construction of new buildings rather than in the repair or improvement of existing buildings.
You have referred us to chapter 230, Laws of 1949, and have asked whether the proceeds from the sale of bonds as provided therein must be used solely for construction of new institutional buildings, or whether such funds may [[Orig. Op. Page 2]] also be applied to necessary repairs of existing buildings, to replacement of obsolete heating equipment and boilers, and other installation of sewage disposal plants to meet minimum standards of the State Department of Health and State Pollution Control Commission. Section 1 provides in part:
"For the purpose of providing needful buildings at the state operated charitable, educational and penal institutions presently operated by the Department of Public Institutions, the State Finance Committee is hereby authorized to issue at any time prior to January 1, 1960, general obligation bonds of the State of Washington in the sum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), or so much thereof as shall be required to finance the program herein set out, to be paid and discharged within twenty (20) years of the date of issuance."
Section 2 provides:
"The proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized herein, together with all grants, donations, transferred funds and all other moneys which the State Finance Committee may direct the State Treasurer to deposit therein shall be deposited in the Institutional Building Construction Fund."
Section 3 provides:
"The sum of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000), or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the Institutional Building Construction Fund to the State Finance Committee to be expended by the Committee for the payment of expense incident to the sale and issuance of the bonds authorized herein and through allotments made, in its discretion, to the Director of Public Institutions for the purpose of constructing needful buildings at the state operated charitable, educational and penal institutions."
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The prime object of interpreting any statute is to arrive at the legislative intent. McKenzie v. Mukilteo Water District, 4 Wn. (2d) 103, 102 P. (2d) 251;Layton v. Holm Indemnity Co., 9 Wn. (2d) 25, 113 P. (2d) 538;Cory v. Nethery, 19 Wn. (2d) 326, 142 P. (2d) 488; Lynch v. State, 19 Wn. (2d) 802, 145 P. (2d) 265.
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While it is not necessarily controlling, we mention the fact that we are also reliably informed that the proponents of chapter 230, supra, at the time this law was passed, had in mind only the construction of new buildings.
It is, therefore, our opinion that moneys derived from the sale of bonds under chapter 230, Laws of 1949, must be used for the construction of new buildings, rather than in the repair or the improvement of existing buildings.
Very truly yours,
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In most genocides, the population doesn't increase
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Le Massif de Charlevoix & Quebec
The province of Quebec is known for its sophisticated cities steeped in history and culture and a rugged, natural landscape populated with forests and deep, clear lakes.
Tour Description
The province of Quebec is known for its sophisticated cities steeped in history and culture and a rugged, natural landscape populated with forests and deep, clear lakes. This 8-day vacation celebrates both aspects of this remarkable province. Beginning within the ancient walled city of Quebec City, journey to the spectacular Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, hewn from the native rock of the La Malbaie region. Explore the walkways overlooking the mighty waters of the St. Lawrence River and enjoy the thrill and elegance of the on-site European-style casino. Your final full day brings you back to Quebec City while being served a spectacular four-course meal.
Highlights and Inclusions
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Rountrip rail transportation aboard Le Massif from La Malbaie to Quebec City
- 3 meals
- Full-day whale-watching excursion
- Sightseeing tour and cruise in Quebec City
- Transfers to/from rail station in Quebec City and in La Malbale.
- Quebec City Walking Tour
- Provincial taxes and QST
- Quebec City
- St. Lawrence River
- Baie-Ste-Catherine
- La Malbaie
Day 1 - Arrival in Quebec City
Arrive in Quebec City and transfer on your own to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore the cobblestone streets, unique restaurants and cafes of the old city, and quaint shops. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac.
Day 2- Quebec City Sightseeing
This morning embark on a historical walking tour of Old Quebec and learn about its colorful past from its beginning in 1608 continuing through the present day. This afternoon is at leisure to revisit some of the sights from your tour or explore new aspects of the city and enjoy a cruise of Quebec City. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac.
Days 3-4 - Quebec City at Leisure
Make the most of your free days in Quebec City. You may wish to visit Parliament Hill with its impressive Parliament Building or travel to the Beaupre Coast. Perhaps you'll enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city. Make time for shopping and enjoy some of the city's fine cuisine. On day 4 enjoy a Quebec and countryside tour. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac.
Day 5 - Le Massif de Charlevoix to Baie-St-Paul and La Malbaie
Transfer from your hotel to Montmorency Falls, where you will board the elegant Le Massif de Charlevoix for the scenic journey to La Malbaie. The train will stop at Baie-St-Paul, where you will have time for lunch on your own in this quaint town known as much for its century-old homes as a haven for artists.The train continues its journey this afternoon, arriving in Richelieu. Transfer to the elegant Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, located in the heart of Charlevoix.Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu.(B)
Day 6 - Whale-watching Cruise
Transfer from your hotel to the harbor (included), where you will board your AML Cruises boat for a full-day whale-watching excursion. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views as you cruise along the river, keeping an eye out for an array of marine life.This evening you may wish to visit the famous Casino de Charlevoix and try your hand at a game of chance. Overnight Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. (L)
Day 7 - La Malbaie
Your morning is free to indulge in a European spa treatment, enjoy a dip in the pool, or visit one of the steam rooms. This afternoon transfer from your hotel to the rail station for your 3:30 pm boarding of the Le Massif de Charlevoix for your return journey to Quebec City. Follow the train's route on individual iPad's at your seat. As the sun begins to set, enjoy a spectacular 4-course meal designed by the Fairmont executive chef, creating a truly unbelievable dining experience. Upon arrival at Montmorency Falls, transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure. Overnight Fairmont Chateau Frontenac.(D)
Day 8 - Conclusion
Your vacations comes to an end this morning.
Rail Your Way
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Train and Hotel Accommodations
Hotel nights are at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac and the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. Le Massif train accommodations includes a comfortable seat for the one-day excursion and a delicious meal.
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It Could Have Been Better/WorseSeptember 16, 2008 1:07 AM Big corporations seldom take big chances or make bold moves. When it comes to the ballpark project, however, the Twins have been the exception up to this point. They picked an unorthodox site, forced their architects to get really creative, moved railroad tracks, built bridges over freeways, even went so far as to turn their back on the tried-and-true retro trend.
But there really was no way they'd make it through the whole project without making some sort of obvious, big-corporation-type decision. And that's what we got today: Target Field. Target was never very far off anyone's radar as the naming partner. But most of us assumed that, with one naming deal already in place about 100 yards away, they would not be very likely to double up. (There's a rumor floating around that they may not be doubling up for very long. Their deal on the basketball arena expires in 2011.) But we didn't count on the combined forces of The Obvious and The Boring to be quite so strong. I mean, who else was it going to be? My bet was on Wells Fargo. Lots of folks were sure it would be Best Buy (though I had a tipster tell me a couple of weeks ago that BB had already lost). But there is only one corporate name at the top of the Minneapolis heap, and it goes by a bull's eye. So, if you're an optimist, you think: Well, it could have been worse. Allianz comes to mind, as do a few banks and other insurance companies. Target is at least a great company, a solid corporate citizen, and definitely home-grown. They are a good employer (unlike some other discount chains I could name), and have a reputation for being generous. Frankly, I've always felt pretty rosy about Target the store and Target the corporation. I sure do buy a lot of life supplies there. The company does have a dark side (which you'll only hear about from those who have been run over by the almost grotesque ambition level which pervades the corporate culture), but for the most part we love the values, and we're comfortable with the Values. If you're a pessimist, you probably feel let down, even betrayed. Everything else in the project has been so wonderfully unconventional that they certainly could have done better. In fact, it's been reported that there were internal discussions about not wallowing up to the Naming Rights Feeding Trough at all. We have no way of knowing how far that idea got, but baseball is a numbers game, and the trough contains some pretty big numbers.
For me, it's disappointing but not surprising. I understand why each party would make this deal. It works for everyone. But, as Dick Button might say, it just doesn't sing. I'll never forget my first reaction to the original "Target Center" name back in 1990. It sounded so dumb. At first I didn't even realize that it was referring to the retailer. I though it meant "a central location where people go to aim at things." It took a couple of hearings before I put two and two together. But we can get used to anything. That's human nature. Can you remember the first time you heard "Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome"? There will come a day when "Target Field" will trip off our tongues and we'll have long forgotten what the alternatives might have been. That will be especially true if it happens to grow a cool nickname. Deep down, I think the name could actually be redeemed with a very slight alteration. Why not rename the entire complex as "Target Center" and then rename the venues as: Killebrew Field at Target Center and Mikan Court at Target Center They could still have all the Target logos everywhere, of course, and all the TV announcers would still say "from Target Center in Minneapolis," but there would be a formal connection to the history of sports in this town. Some of the coldness of the corporate name would be relieved. Yeah, I'm dreaming. (Don't know who George Mikan was? Shame on you.) The thing I like least is how cold the new name sounds. Maybe it will warm up all on its own. When I remember this day, I'll remember waking up to something like 50 new comments on this site. (Before reading any of them, I assumed that some spam-bot had penetrated my shields!) You guys are amazing. But more than that, I'll remember my mother's instant reaction to the name: She crinkled up her nose and said, "Oh well. Too bad." Then she handed me a freshly-made oatmeal raisin cookie. I felt better immediately. So, if you are among the disappointed, my advice is to eat an oatmeal raisin cookie (with milk, if you are so inclined). You'll feel better immediately. It's really not that bad. CommentsTo utilized enhanced comment features, please enable cookies in your browser. Although this was not the popular choice, it does seem like a wise choice for the organization. Some people need to think about "substance over form." Its just a name! At least they are getting some $$ from a third party... I mean we've already heard the complaining about our tax dollars, higher ticket prices, not signing big dollar free agents; everyone thinks money grows on trees and you can get something for nothing. Wake up. I'm over it!! Can't wait to see some outdoor baseball! Rick, The problem with naming the ballpark Killebrew Field at Target Center (and re-naming TC, Miken Court at Target Center), is that fans will invariably call it just Killebrew Field (or Miken Court) in casual conversation, and here on the web. Sure, the broadcasters will use the Target name, but you lose the indirect advertising that Target gets by just going with Target Field (or Target Center). Is that still worth the reported $7-$10 million a year? Moose they're also ponying up to help extend the plaza to first, and make it more than a concrete slab, so that's a good thing. this is better than best buy field but i was hoping for a minnesota food company to get this. you have more possibilities for a unique name with lots of local flavor. but you're right, could be better but also could've been much worse. target is our most nationally prominent locally based company. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 08:14 AM by Tim 3 Personally, I hate the convention of naming something "_________ court/field at _________ park/arena/stadium." It just reeks of "the artist formerly known as" or the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim." Bleccch. Personally, I've become a pretty big soccer fan in recent years, and thusly I've become less and less offended by corporate names. This is such a minor issue, really. The bottom line is that this is more money for the team which provides the means to put a better team on the field. Also, I don't see any rebranding of the entire complex happening. Target will likely let their naming rights for the Arena lapse. Like the name or not, I like the fact that it is going to be the name of the stadium for at least the next 25 years. It won't be an Enron Field, nor will it be named after some dot com that goes under either. It won't be Jake-Progressive or Network-McAfee or Skydome-Rogers. Doing research for my rant, it said that the Marlins will be the "Miami Marlins" when their new park opens. Will the new Target Field bring new uniforms or other changes for the Twins? Moved here in 1998 - I think it was a couple years before I went to a t'wolves game at Target Center. Seeing the logo on the building was when I finally made the connection. Sheesh, did I feel stoo-pid. Personally, I can't wait to start going to games at the Bullseye. :) I actually don't think Target will let Target Center lapse. I think they'll be some more $ to do some work on the back side where the plaza extends to the back door (to create a more inviting entrance to Target Center) and we'll start seeing Target Plaza getting used as the meeting place/activity center for Timberwolves, Lynx, & Twins games AND for the other stuff too. I'd just as soon they close 6th street entirely when they extend Target Plaza to 1st Ave. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 10:17 AM by barryS 6 after reading the chatter about the new field's "nickname," i'm reminded of my high school days when desparate-for-popularity kids told their friends "hey! i've got a new nickname! i want you to call me 'bono' or 'keebler' or ..." sheesh! let the ballpark percolate for a bit, then nickname it. with apologies to cory, 'the bullseye' sucks the cat's buttocks. James, I've said it before and I'll say it again. I hope that the Twins go back to their original uniforms (1961-1971). Home - Pin stripes with blue scripted "Twins" and numbers, and only altar the away greys with scripted "Minnesota". Keeping the navy blue TC caps for home and away. IMO, those uniforms were as classic as any team has ever worn. with the ballpark naming rights going to target, i would think they'd try to at least keep the option of having the red caps for some games as they do now. i do love those classic 60's unis, though. maybe the target tie-in won't have any bearing on a uniform alteration. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 11:36 AM by Tim 9 Who cares? its Target Field now.. deal with it.. dont matter to me its not going to make me shop more at Target than normal...Im just ready to watch baseball under the stars... Check out these night renderings of the plaza/parking ramp. According to a poster on Minnescraper, the firm that did the 35W bridge Memorial did these. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 12:15 PM by Lafferty 11 Now that the naming rights for the ballpark have been issued for Target Corp. I am sure they will probably release new renserings with the Target logo and changes to the ballpark. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM by NewGuy 12 That B-Garage facade has a lot of potential for some cool stuff. Think of it as a giant, blank canvas... I'd love to see some sort of combination of a living, green wall and some of the LED lights that fits well with Target's high-fashion style and look. Personally, I enjoyed the name speculation game. Though I was more partial to other, more "Minnesota Sounding" names, I can handle Target Field. Now we can move on to a new round of name games... We know what outsiders will call the park, but what will we locals call it? Given all the bullseyes around, I kind of hope we'll call it "The Range". Posted on September 16, 2008 at 12:33 PM by Aaron 14 Alex - You're right, it would be cool to see that wall utilized in a unique way. Big LED lit murals of players or Twins logos would look awesome... And I might not know a lot about this kind of stuff and feel free to correct me if I am wrong but if anybody should be bitching about the naming rights and how it was done it should be the taxpayers of Hennepin co. Why is it the new ballpark Commission did not negotiate the naming rights and use the money to pay down the debt? Or at least use the money for up keep to the surrounding area and the Ped Bridge to make the enhancements everybody has been afraid the twins won't do? The way I look at it, the Pohlads 135 million investments in OUR ballpark is kind of a fake number since they have cut payroll by 21 mil this year.. Will keep it at that if not cut again (with those sad free agents contracts coming off the books this will go lower) let's say they just saved themselves 42 mil in the 2 years b4 it opens. Now subtract that from the $135 mil and that's @ 93 mil now. 8 mill a year for 25 years (and I feel this amount is low ball) that's 200 mil. That makes the grand total investment of the Pohlads is not 135 mil, but a profit of 107 million dollars. I'm no accountant or Mike opat.. But can someone tell me why the county could not have negotiated the right to have the naming rights???? Even if we asked less of the Twins.. I feel they would have accepted it to get the new ballpark and all the property around the park will obviously sky rocket in value Either way I don't care I love outdoor baseball and will be there.. Let's just not go blaming big bad target this was all part of the twins/county deal. in exchange for the team picking up maitenance/upkeep costs the county gave them the naming rights. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 12:54 PM by Tim 17 sorry about that, my connection frooze here at work Thanks Tim, Maybe i should negotate with the county on some real estate plans i have... they seem to be very nice! Win Twins! The night renderings of the plaza posted at Minnescaper looked awesome. I'm starting to think this new stadium is going to be pretty nice. Can it be done for spring, 2009? I'm just glad it's a corporation that isn't going away any time soon, nor will it merge. Here in Phoenix we had Bank One Ballpark for 6 years. Well, Bank One merged with Chase. The ballpark here was renamed Chase Field 2 seasons ago and still everyone calls it the BOB and always will. I'm just glad it's not a really stupid name. I have to live 5 miles from Jobing.Com arena and University of Phx Stadium...It doesn't get any worse than that. The Westgate complex that houses Jobing.com and UPS is awesome but the names of the facilities just downright suck. I don't want to rain on anybody's parade, but there are no guarantees that Target won't merge with someone. It may not be likely, but I remember a time not that long ago when no one would have been able to imagine Minneapolis without Dayton's... Posted on September 16, 2008 at 1:41 PM by Rick 22 i'm thinking the only company big enough to takeover target would be walmart, and that has some monopoly issues. target is a like the 25th largest publically held company in the u.s. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 1:52 PM by Tim 23 The last thing i bought at Target was ........ a Grill!!!! Kev could this be a sign for good things to come for me? Ha! I would like to propose the nickname "New Met". Outdoor baseball for me will always be linked to my childhood in the 60's at Metropolitan Stadium. This will be the only real Stadium we have (apologies to Parade) and it definitely will be Metropolitan with its downtown location. So "New Met" it is for me. So there. I was hoping that the people who are paying for the stadium would have a say in it's name but we all know how dumb that was. I'm going to let it slide UNLESS they paint the flag pole red - then I move to Milwaukee. was not Parade stadium torn down 10 years ago? I used to play our mpls park bord football championships there! go N.E. Sportsmen! Nice one mazaratirick... the tailgating conversation will go down as one of the hottest debated subjects ever on this site. Oh, and Parade Stadium still stands. My amateur team still plays there in the summers... not sure i liked the night renderings.... are we walking into a ballpark or a giant target store? i noticed they replaced the trees with giant red tiki torches?? i hope this is the work of some bored architect/designer that will never actually be implemented. and mazarati, you're not the only one summing up figures this morning to determine the Pohlads' investment in this stadium. why didn't the county negotiate for naming rights in exchange for the taxpayer contribution??? I am a huge proponent of infrastructure that effects QOL, but it's the equivalent of giving the new 35W bridge to some local celebrity (Prince?)and then having to pay a toll to cross it. OK, that was a stupid metaphor, but you get my point. OG Jeff, Oh dumb me i was talking about Parade football stadium...yea i like to toss the tailgating in as a lil inside joke to all that were around for the "great debate" from time to time... I see some comments from people, then see them get a can opened up on them and i just chuckle....I was there b4 ! so you think the twins would've gone for an arrangement that takes away naming rights. this is a given of every stadium deal in pro sports. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 4:27 PM by Tim 32 They would not of said "hey city of mpls we dont need naming rights.." but I think with hard negotiations it would be possable... the county owns the ball park not the twins... so im sure there had to be a agreement that the twins DO get naming rights to the ballpark... it was just a thought and one that conflicts me from time to time.. i support publicly funded stadiums but also feel screwed a lot with it too.. you know when you find out that the property around the dome that the wilfs bought up will more than triple if WE pay to build a stadium... not that i dont want a new one for the vikes either... Do you guys think Target will build a roof on the ballpark? Do you think they will take over the shit stack and put new facing on that? I wonder if the CEO from Target will insist the Twins put a 2nd webcam up soon. Umm?? Tim, Though I despise them greatly, did the Yankees rename their new stadium AIG Field or Merrill Lynch Park (okay, bad examples)? Granted I don't know the funding involved for their new place but I'm sure the Steinbrenners put up much more of a percentage than the Polocks, I mean, Polads did. I still think we're better off without naming rights. Badjuggler, I like the "New Met" idea. Only problem is that I can't find any connection besides a flag pole and being in a metropolitan area. The left field grandstand is similar to the Met. (except for the split-deck) My fear was that Metropolitan Life would end up being the naming rights holder and they would name it Metropolitan Stadium just to be cute. Those of you who have read my posts know that I hate "CUTE." For those of us who grew up at the Met, there's only one Met. This new ballpark so way too posh and sophisticated for our lovely, spacious, comfy, rickety old Met. I just wish the new park had the same wonderful wood seats. Anytime you youngsters are at the State Fair, go sit inside the coleseum, they have the same seats inside as they had at Met Stadium. Tim, I sure do think the twins still would have gone for the stadium had the county pushed harder for naming rights -- pohlad is obviously a shrewd business man and a better negotiator. But the key to the upper hand in negotiation is having one side want something more than the other side. who really stands to benefit more from the new stadium? maybe the people of hennepin county in an intangible way, but Pohlad is the one benefitting financially. Alaska Chuck - while the Yankees arn't selling naming rights, they are selling the next best thing at New Yankee Stadium - ads just about everywhere. See my link for the details about the soon to be announced Bank of America deal, including "The deal also would include large signs on the highways around the stadium, prominent exposure on the stadium's main entrance and atop the stadium and the right-field scoreboard, permanent dugout branding and behind-the-plate signage, and a logo on all Yankees tickets, the SportsBusiness Journal said." Moose Posted on September 16, 2008 at 7:53 PM by Moose97 40 Kev, Pohlad is talking about installing 3000 wood seats throughout the ballpark. I don't think it's meant to be a tribute to the Met, but it's a cool idea. i remember watching the augusta pirates as a kid in georgia and sitting on wooden bleachers in the southern sun. that was my first experience of baseball which was always cherished after my move to the northwest and having to watch games at the kingdome. i wonder if i will feel like i'm five years old again when i go to target field for the first time. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 9:12 PM by annoying customer 42 I'm with you Annoying Customer. Those wooden bleachers were great in the sun, you didn't cook your butt off like you do now on these crappy metal benches. All of the bleachers at the Met were made of wood as well. I hope the Twins do it right and install wood bleachers in the outfield stands and not fiberglass or aluminum crap. OG Jeff, I remember reading about those 3,000 seats. I'm sure they won't be in my price range. I just wish all 40,000 seats/bleachers were wood. That in my opinion would be the best tribute to the departed Met Stadium...Then the only thing that would be missing is the organ and Bob Casey's bellowing voice. Rick, do you know if we'll have a real organ or synthesized yuck like the Dome? Hmm speaking of Bob Casey any chance of a Bob Casey statue anywheres around the stadium. Dont think I have heard of anything like that yet. Thanks Moose. That was pretty interesting...and disturbing. I now like Target Field. That was faster than I thought. On the note of bleachers (sort of) are the Twins still planning on a standing room only area in right field? Some of the renderings show that with a couple seating sections immediately adjacent to the left (looking toward home plate). From what I can tell that seems like it would be quite an obstructed view of most of the outfield. Does anyone know any reason why they cannot complety cover 394, and make that entire section the target plaza, i mean as it is now, its too small and not to mention it would be a better atmosphere and they would have more attractions and music vendors, ect that they could have, i just think it would of been a no brainer to begin with, so if anyone knows, id be curious Posted on September 17, 2008 at 09:04 AM by roro 46 They cannot completely cover 394 because the current structure is classified as a 'bridge,' where anything more would be a 'tunnel.' Tunnels have a much higher level of engineering standards, meaning better ventilation, emergency exits, etc - all of which tremendously raise the cost. ON BALLPARK NAMING "A rose is a rose..." began Ms. Gertrude Stein, "What's in a name?" queried William Shakespeare. On those days most amazing we'll live blue, true dreams Be it field, park or stadium, we can get by We love ya, Target! Posted on September 17, 2008 at 11:52 AM by the_ballpark_poet 49 Stupid name for a stupid field. Never should have been built. But we have to have our bread and circuses. Posted on September 17, 2008 at 12:23 PM by NotAFan 50 Well, I think I speak for all of us who frequent twinsballpark2010.com when I say thanks for your opinion NotAFan! I believe there may just be 50 million places where you can complain about the Twins new ballpark and this probably isn't the best place! Thanks for pushing a book about ballpark schemes though. I'm sure it is delightful. Posted on September 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM by jpberka 52 Well, here's my shameless ripoff and take on Chris logo...I like the baseball in the middle. I am not a fan of NotAFan. Move to Omaha. Not as cold and nice and boring for ya. NotAFan, If we have to pay for your theaters and boring art museums, you can pay for our ballpark. Woah there kevin... I am a HUGE Twins fan and am seriously excited about this ballpark, but I am also a big fan of the arts and am also very happy to have world class theaters and art museums. There's room for both and I want to live in a city with both. I'd like to avoid turning this into a sports vs. arts argument as it doesn't have to be one. We need both to be a world class city! Posted on September 17, 2008 at 2:43 PM by jpberka 56 I am such smug, superior, aeriodite bastard that I feel the need to come on a Twins ballpark website and tell you all how stupid it is. Stupid field, stupid name, stupid Twins fans. You are all too stupid to realize that you are government tools. Baseball is just a convienient distraction for you unwashed masses. I am so much better than you. Now if I could only move out of my Mom's basement. Ok - trying this again, since the image isn't showing up on my browser... click. Posted on September 17, 2008 at 3:36 PM by OG Jeff 59 I agree jpberka, however, most of the artsy fartsy folks think the arts should be paid for by everyone, but they change their tune when it comes to professional sports. In my opinion it's all about local culture and if you want it, you have to pay for it. And if you want to make the sports fans pay for the museums and theaters, then the artsy fartsy better be willing to pay for the sports as well. It goes both ways. I also agree kevin that it goes both ways, however I have not found that many people serious in the arts are unwilling to pay for a ballpark so long as their art projects are being funded (speaking as someone with professional artists in the family). What I find is that I run into several people far right of center who would simply rather pay for nothing. They want to pay zero taxes, even if it means driving on dirt roads and using rafts to cross the Mississippi River. I think that artists and sports fans actually have some things in common. They both want their community to be better than simply the sum of its parts. I am both an arts fan and a sports fan and I must say that I intend to take my children to the Guthrie, the MIA, the Science Museum of Minnesota, Twins games, Vikings games, Wild games, concerts, plays... man this is life in Minnesota! I want it all! I don't think there's anything wrong with that. If I wanted to live in a hole in the ground with nothing to do, I'd move out to the eastern edge of Wyoming somewhere. Posted on September 17, 2008 at 4:33 PM by jpberka 61 "after reading the chatter about the new field's "nickname," i'm reminded of my high school days when desparate-for-popularity kids told their friends "hey! i've got a new nickname! i want you to call me 'bono' or 'keebler' or ..." sheesh! let the ballpark percolate for a bit, then nickname it. with apologies to cory, 'the bullseye' sucks the cat's buttocks. Posted on September 16, 2008 at 11:10 AM by yeahklye" I couldn't agree more with you. However, I am disappointed you did not capitalize on a ripe opportunity to drop a Seinfeld reference in that comment. T-Bone! i know this is off the twins stadium subject, but if the vikings finally get there stadium deal this year, what does everyone think the chances are that they would play the next few years at tcf stad. and demolish the dome by next year? has anyone heard any plans on this? it would be fun to watch the vikes outdoors few a couple years Posted on September 17, 2008 at 6:24 PM by roro 63 Sunday October 4, 2009...FINAL regular season game in the Metrodome against the KC Royals. NL Trips to Wrigley Field and Busch Stadium as well as the annual Miller Park trip. I am personally disappointed they are playing the Brewers at Miller Park in the middle of the week. I think Bud Selig must have gotten tired of having all of the Twins fans invade Miller Park. roro, Is the plan to renovate the dome for the Vikes still alive? The renderings for that plan looked fantastic. I thought it looked much better than Lucas Oil Field in Indy, the New Meadowlands, or the new Cowboys stadium. (and much cheaper to build too) Yes roro it would be fun to watch the Vikings outside again, but hopefully more than just 2 years. for those of you who still want a roof on this thing, do us all a favor and go buy a poncho from target instead. I agree, you can't force a nickname, and the "bullseye" is really lame (no matter how nice the quickly assembled logos look). You know what a good nickname is? Twins Field. Or anything else that has something to do with the team, and NOTHING to do with Target. Reelbigchris, rather than call you T-Bone, I think that your name should be Coco. Coco! Coco! Coco! Now that the name of the ballpark is Target Field, i am just glad that now the ballpark has an identity instead of the generic new ballpark name. Posted on September 17, 2008 at 9:25 PM by NewGuy 69 Yea the brewers in mid week sucks... but more for their local economy than us... we twins fans bring alot of money over there and just cant party during the week like we do on the weekend. on the bright side I will be attending my first game @ wrigley! oh how i loathe you matt guerrier!! i would like another meatball. your waiter for this evening - matt guerrier - will be right with you sir...... What nicknames do people have for Target Center? I've always just called it "Target Center". I guess I call "The X" the "Xcel Center" also. Does it matter? There are new pictures on the twins website ..panoramic virtual pictures....kind of cool i guess Here's something we haven't had to think about while in the dome: a sun study. Click my name for the link. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 11:21 AM by annoying customer 74 They finally have the interactive seating chart on the website, click my name. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 11:54 AM by kevin in az 75 i wonder how much the right field overhang seats will be. my goal the first year is to sit in as many different priced seats as possible; then i can truly have a favorite seating preference. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 12:05 PM by annoying customer 76 The field level seats in the outfield corners look much better than I thought they would. Every seat appears to be facing the infield. (or at least close) Click on my name for the pdf file they have been giving to season ticket holders. page 15 has a very detailed seating diagram with pricing as well. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 12:13 PM by kevin in az 78 They are building the transit shelters on 5th Street today. And the rails are coming right along. Almost time to shut down 2nd Avenue and connect them up... According to the diagrams, only the lowest level of the left field stands will have bleachers - this is dumb. You could cram way more people in with bleachers and spread out more for those sparcely attended games. And for RF only the overhang near the plaza seems to have bleachers. The trapezoid grandstand in right-center has all individual seats as do the seats in CF directly above the batters eye. I was really wishing for more bleachers in the outfield than this. Oh well, at least there's no roof. Rick, they mentioned your Met Stadium flagpole plan in the season ticket PDF. Lafferty, I got the press kit, but it does not contain a mention of the flag pole. Could you forward me the PDF you got? (rick at this domain) Thanks! Posted on September 18, 2008 at 12:40 PM by Rick 82 Rick, Posted on September 18, 2008 at 12:48 PM by kevin in az 83 I'm glad they opened some of the floodgates and let out some new info. I still am curious to find out more about the interiors and see some of this "Metropolitan Club" that triangular section should have bleachers. the entire leftfield stands should be bleachers. can't charge as much for bleacher seating so they're only putting them in select sections. can't get everything you want i guess. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 1:20 PM by Tim 85 You're right Tim...It's all about the money. Those lower LF bleachers are priced at $18 while the SEATS above them which are worse are priced at $22. And I remember reading they made the seats smaller than the Dome's seats in order to fit as many as they can. How stupid, just make the entire outfield bleacher like most ballparks and you'll sqeeze more of them in for the popular games and spread out for the lower attended games. All of those smaller seats still have to have armrests which take up room....BLEACHERS DAMMIT DSP! that interacive seating chart is nice though, looks like i won't get any work done today. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 1:34 PM by Tim 87 The story has hit the Strib about the diagram and the seating prices. If you value your blood pressure, do not read the comments. What morons. I hope to god they never find this site and pollute it with their stupidity. i'm with you on that kevin. the comments in the strib (why they have comments to begin with i don't understand) are some of the most naive things i have ever read in my life. i also enjoy all the people who don't know how to use the correct words (homonyms), punctuation, or spelling. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 1:52 PM by annoying customer 89 I don't know why people are complaining about the new ticket prices. They look reasonable to me. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing a price comparison between Target Field, New NYS, Citi Field, and the Nationals Park. Personally it would be interesting to see the difference in prices and hopefully quiet down some of the people complaining about the seating prices in the new ballpark. The Strib has comments purely to generate web hits, leading to advertising $. we wanted more details and the twins delivered today! after looking at that interactive view of the park, can we just speed up time a la "back to the future" and make it april 2010? it's going to intimate, urban and a baseball fans dream. and read the star trib website with the "show comments" turned off...makes for a much more enjoyable read. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 2:15 PM by Tim 93 What a shock, it's about money..I guess that's what a newspaper has to do when subscriptions have dropped. I agree OG Jeff, The Twins have definitely opened the floodgates over the last week or so from the "major announcement" of the 2014 MLB All Star Game bid to the Target Field naming rights, the 2009 schedule released (farewell season in Metrodome), the seating plans for Target Field, including the new seating chart and the 3-D seat simulator. What an exciting series of new ballpark related events over the last week to help take our minds off the disappointing effort by the current team on the field... I am very pleased with the ticket prices in Target Field...those left field bleachers are looking nice for $18. Jeff, that's a great idea. I think people were going to bitch about pricing either way. It's $16-18 to sit in the home run porch at the Dome now, and I had to pay $21 to sit up upper reserved the other night. That type of analysis would be something that, say, a paid journalist at the Star Tribune could do...hmmm, that would be work - they should just stick to biased journalism to a naive customer. Hooray douchebaggery!! Jeff, I've tried doing such comparisons in the past but it's nearly impossible. The ballparks are so different and the pricing plans so complex that accurate one-to-one comparisons are pretty hard to make. It would be interesting on one level, but keep in mind that pricing is very dependent on the local market and the current performance of the team. I'd bet that prices at Nationals Park will be lower next year! I want to second Lafferty's appraisal of the prices. Everything seems very reasonable. These are only season ticket prices, so we still have to see how they translate into individual game prices, but early indications are good. And as to the comment section on the Strib pages: It's pretty sad. It's mostly ignorance on display -- and not just about the ballpark. It's pretty depressing, especially considering the fact that these are the same people who will be deciding things that really matter like who will be the next President... Posted on September 18, 2008 at 2:33 PM by Rick 97 target field is reminding me more and more of jacobs/progressive field. target's firstbase stands arrangement looks similar to progressive's thirdbaseline. the leftfield stands look similar also. not a carbon copy, but it appears the twins took many cues from cleveland's park. the way the stands taper and frame the field. maybe it's just because the twins were in cleveland this week so that park is fresh in my mind. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 2:55 PM by Tim 98 dick and bert are going to get a kick out of the fact that there isn't much foul territory...the exact opposite of oakland. Posted on September 18, 2008 at 2:57 PM by annoying customer 99 Tim, I understand what you are trying to say in regards to Jacobs Field, but to me, the only comparisons are the dark green seats and non-red brick facades. The third base grandstand at Jacobs is simply awful because they stacked three levels of luxury suites, making the upper deck one of the highest in baseball. Then they have the balcony seats in the left field corner, similar to an old theatre. Cool idea, but a waste of space. Here is how I would compare our new park. Canopy - Dodger Stadium Main Grandstand - Citi Field, with less club level & upper deck seating. Left Field - The Met, or possibly the right field bleachers at the Ballpark of Arlington, but without support posts. Facade - Truly unique. I guess Petco is the closest only because of the color, and it has hints of deconstructivism. Dimensions - Great American Ballpark. Twins Field will likely be a "hitters park." Have y'all seen this already? Views from your seat at Target Field. Very cool - click the link on my name. If this is redundant info, I apologize... There's also a "sun study" available on mntwins.com\ballpark info Posted on September 18, 2008 at 3:48 PM by The Crippler 101 they have far too many colors on the seating chart with the same prices. luckily it's interactive and tells me the price. i'm glad i'm not colorblind... Posted on September 18, 2008 at 3:53 PM by annoying customer 102 is the webcam not working for anyone else? when it loads all i get is a red screen? anyone else having this problem? I just checked the cam Erik. Its working for me. Sometimes I have to refresh the page to get the cam to load properly. This is gonna be an ugly series for the Twins in Tampa. Burt just stated that the Twins pitchers have given up.....are you ready for this? 17 homers in the last 5 games. Doesn't anybody on this staff ever pitch inside? These opposing hitters are just salivating when they come to bat. Also, when was the last time that Gardenhire put on a hit and run or the steal sign, and no bunting with 1 or less outs either with guys on first or second. WHY? Make that 18 homers hit against us in the last 5 games. Finally a comeback that isn't squandered by our bullpen. Nice job Joe Nathan!! Did I read that right, Adam Everett with a pinch-hit double? I think I'll buy a powerball ticket tonight. wow! what a game! twins come back and score 5 in the top of the 9th to win it 11-8. then nathan finally mows down the meat of their lineup 1-2-3 for the first time in a long time. nice! let's get another tomorrow boys! kev in az - i get the joke, but will ask anyways. are they part of powerball out there in arizona? BIG WIN tonight! 1.5 back and moving in the right direction... The Metropolitan Club looks bomb. I really hope that this becomes a top 5 ballpark in the nation. |
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This guy at the Puckett atrium chef stand caught me taking the picture and said I should stop back later because he was "just getting started." I still don't know what he meant. Let's be honest and say that this promenade, which will face the HERC plant, won't be the most exciting part of the streetscape. It has to be provided for circulation reasons, but there won't be much to see unless vendors and other attractions take root here. Infield dirt used as accents Lots of self-portraits were taken here after the final out. Comerica Park main entrance: Tigers, bats, and much (maybe too much) more (Source: LP) Photo by Tyler Wycoff This is what I was working on while my photo was taken (click to see a VERY BIG version). Yes, TC is smiling. Would you have spotted that Twin? When you were five years old? Main Concourse One more exterior view shows that, while the original look was attractive in a way, it seems to be a variation on the look of the Washington ballpark (albeit with a much more coherent collection of elements). What's remarkable is that the design team has refined the concept amazingly well, improving it immeasurably. What we're actually getting is clearly descended from this, but it's in a whole different league: Photo by Tyler Wycoff The entrances are all the way around on the other side. LRT at the ballpark Gate 29 "Carew" is at right. Opening Day 2008 (By Currier & Ives) A glimpse of the rather plain west facade (the side which faces the HERC plant). This is the last hope for so-called knot-hole views. I'm skeptical. The walkway under construction in the parking lot just outside the loading dock. It looks like the Target-themed signage has spilled out to the surrounding area (this was taken from the entryway to the B ramp from Third -- the 394 entrance ramp tunnel) Stairs and escalator down to the platform I have no idea what this is or does, but as gear goes, it's totally boss, man. (Attached to a railing just off of the Trap) Even today, throw a fastball to that guy at your own risk. We took refuge for a time in the Twins Pub where you can drink a beer (or just hang out) and listen to some ballpark tunes. The organ is decorated with a TC (of course) and what looked like drawings which Sue has received from kids. What can you see from up there? Some say not much. Welcome Visitors From Two Men On (Accessiblity) Glossary BPM - Ballpark Magic BRT - Bus Rapid Transit DSP - Dave St. Peter FSE - Full Season Equivalent FYS - Fake Yankee Stadium (see also: NYS) HERC - Hennepin Energy Resource Company (aka the Garbage Burner) HPB - Home Plate Box HRP - Home Run Porch LC - Legends Club LRT - Light Rail Transit MBA - Minnesota Ballpark Authority (will own Target Field) MOA - Mall of America MSFC - Minnesota Sports Facilities Commission (owns the Metrodome) NYS - New Yankee Stadium SRO - Standing Room Only STH - Season Ticket Holder TCFBS - TCF Bank Stadium TF - Target Field Selected Bibliography - Analysis Selected Bibliography - Surveys
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