Birmingham, AL: USA vs. Guatemala WCQ Questions & Answers thread

try Atlanta. there is at least one on every exit on I-20.

 

Yep, we've got the same thing here in Newnan. At Exit 47 on I-85 there's a Waffle House right there by the exit ramp. 100 yards up Highway 34 there's another one.

I should be able to make the game. I'll probably have high school soccer practice right after school, but I'll just have to miss it. Gotta have my priorities straight. I'll probably just leave right after school and bring a couple of friends with me. Can't wait, it should be fun.

 

all visitors should make a special note to skip the awful house and get their breakfast at original pancake house (5 pts. & hoover) or bogue's (near 5 pts.)

if you want italian, go to anthony's - tell sammy that greg sent ya - he also has the 22nd st. jazz cafe around the corner

 

BLASPHEMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Since it's a 13 hour drive from DC, I figure that I'll fly (it's going to cost $200-225 RT). Anyone interested in sharing a rental car?

I'm figuring to fly down SW 856 1410-1520 BWI-BHM on Tuesday 3/29 and depart SW 102 0725-1015 BHM-BWI on Thursday 3/31. I figure that the locals will setup a supporter's happy hour on Tuesday night and it's a good chance to meet other supporters.

I've reserved 2 rooms at the Residence Inn for $45/night. (Free Bfast, fridge, suite)

Let me know if you're interested.

 

check your PMs.

 

OPH is overpriced. And even though I'm a lifelong resident of the Magic City, I've never been to Bogues.

 

Is it safe to sit underneath that floating level? I'm assuming those are the condemned seats. Just looking at the picture I can see why! I'm wondering if there's an interesting story here.

 

1-poppycock

2-best grits in town

 

I'm coming from Atlanta but it has yet to be determined if we are stopping in Valley to drop the kids or is Granny coming up here.
As this develops I can possibly give someone a lift or whatever.

Nico or Pvan :
What kind of parking situation will be in the stadium area?
I am assuming it will be something like an SEC game where you either get there really early and tailgate or you will have to park way off and walk....

 

Thanks for the heads up. How far away? 5 miles? 10 miles?

I planned on getting a rental - wouldn't mind sharing the rental though...

 

I don't know about miles but Inverness is probably 15 minutes from Southside depending on traffic.

 

Thanks for the info!
This is going to be great!

 

How did you find a residence inn for $45??? The cheapest I find is around $125. We are thinking of flying into Atlanta. From NY it's the only way to go. 2 hours to Atlanta and 2 and a half to stadium only $200. It looks like all your flights go through Atlanta also.

 

I'll second that--Original Pancake house is always packed, but very much worth the wait. I was just thinking about my potential plans for this trip--(catch up with a friend and his new son in Hoover, go to the game one day then head north for some caving) when my doorbell rings--its late out here too 7:45 PT and its a gift box from the USSF congratulating me for winning the Corner Picks contest of the Panama match! How Awesome!!! I got some weird coffee maker (made by Phillips of course) & a bunch of coffee, and three different shirts--a very cool windbreaker/pullover, what looks like the shirt BA & his coaching staff sometimes wear, and the Just Do It tshirt. Christmas has come early!

 

Nico- Do you think it'd be worth driving from Northern Palm Beach County, or just catching a flight up?

 

a few notes ....

I've made the drive from Ft. Lauderdale to Birmingham and a couple times to north Georgia.It's a rough one. Depends on your age. If you come up on 85 through Georgia, whatever you do, DON'T speed around Valdosta. They'll get you. There's a route through west Florida and Montgomery that may be shorter in length but probably not in time and frustration.

Those looking for dining options would be well advised to take a look at the Nicodemus-Ghost threadjack on the N&A thread about Dreamland Barbecue.

And for whoever said there must be an interesting story about the condemned stands ..... in Alabama, there's always an interesting story.