Join Us and Celebrate the Quakes

Oh, good. Read it as Saturday your time. Still won't be able to make it.

 

Any word if any former Quakes will be there today?

Still undecided. It's my wife's birthday today, and she's not nearly into the Quakes as much as I was.

 

I saw one today working out at the health club who said he intended to stop in for a little while; he knew the time was 4 PM-8PM. I won't mention his name just in case he DOESN'T come, but I think he will!

 

Looks like it's about to start out there. Wish I could be there.

 

Just wanted to say thank you to Michelle and the Club Quake board for putting together a wonderful evening.

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

-Tony

 

I have the WORST freakin luck in the world. I swear, I really do.

My son and I were heading to the Brit about an hour and a half ago and my car quit on 280!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got home after waiting to be rescued by AAA, figuring out where to take my car and then how to get back home.

I have no idea what's wrong with my car but it wouldn't start without a jump after sitting for two weeks while I was in MI for the holidays. It was running okay up until today.

I can't believe my son and I missed tonite. We've been planning on this for weeks. I wanna cry. Again.

Please someone be so kind and fill me in to what I missed.
My heart is broken.

 

It was great, funereal, and the same as most CQ events, all wrapped up together.

Waibs, Kelly and Pat showed up, and each did really nice speeches. Waibs and Kelly both said they're playing here if they have anything to say about it, should we get another team. Pat, who'll probably be retired if/when we get another team, said this was his favorite place to play, and mentioned "that's coming from someone w/ a long soccer resume." All three said Quake fans are the best in MLS.

Best speech was Johnny's. Really positive and inspirational. He should run for City Council. In fact, Lori suggested moving to SJ if we need to vote for him. I know he's not a politician, but he tells the truth, and that's a waning quality in pols.

The Supporter's Shield was there, and CQ gave away a ton of stuff, most of which all the hardcores/season ticket holders probably already had, but they also had some jerseys and tons of media guides, even from other teams.

We got there at 5 and left at 7, so not sure what else happened in the time we missed.

PS--Brian from Cal Custom made up some really cool commemorative t-shirts, and you can get them at his store if you missed tonight.

 

Hi Quakes fans,

I'm probably too late, but I'm trying to find a phone number for the Earthquakes, specifically their press or marketing dept. I have e-mail for Jed Mettee, but I don't get any reply. I find a ticket office phone #, but no one answers. If anyone has any ideas, I'd appreciate it.

 

Thank you Michelle & Club Quake & Britannia Arms for the event. You did a great job. The highlight for me was the remarks by the three players, because they mentioned the relationship between players and fans, and especially how the San Jose fans are pretty special compared to elsewhere. That's the kind of thing that inspires more loyalty by the fans, and I think those sentiments were genuine. Craig Waibel made the point that in other places players may drive up to the stadium, park, play, then drive away, while here players got involved post-game with the fans. He also said that some players don't realize that careers aren't that long and that they should try to get the most out of it by mixing with the fans. That happens here in San Jose and he said San Jose fans might not realize it, but that doesn't happen elsewhere very much, something that makes this club more special than most. Hearing the same thing from the three players, who span the age/experience/career-point range, indicates that they were representative of the whole club. Kelly made the point that he'd experienced the Chicago fans (so he has seen good supporters), and that made the remarks more impressive.
Michelle also indicated that she has heard that players would get a kick out of seeing a blue contingent at an L.A.-Houston game at HDC, and maybe something would be organized along that line.
I would bet that such a game would be televised, and if a Houston goal were scored, it would make for good TV to see a huge San Jose banner unfurled.

 

Thanks to Club Quake for putting this event on. Really made me excited about getting our team back. Before I was just pissed and wanted nothing to do with MLS. But after talking to Kelly, I realized it was more about the people (players, staff, fans, etc) involved than the idiocy of the league. We will get our team back. And I promised Kelly that as soon as he comes back to San Jose, I will put the nameplate from his locker back up. I have it here waiting!

Thanks Club Quake!

 

Thank you Club Quake for a wondeful "Wake" for our beloved Earthquakes! I got a lump in my throat when Pat, Craig & Kelly spoke! Johnny Moore's comments were the BEST! OMG, he should run for Mayor of San Jose! On second thought......NO, not Mayor......we want him availble for our GM, when we get our expansion team in 2007! Again, thank you Michelle & the Club Quake Board!

 

Channel11 news also ran a very short piece on the get-together. About 5-10 second shot inside the Brit, and several Quakes stock footage highlights.

 

Can't say too much since everyone else has said it well, but thanks! Especially a thrill since Pat and Craig were there. I think Kelly Gray was a bit reluctant to say a few things, but being the local, it's obvious that he really wanted to play for his hometown heroes.

Now, get the Quakes back to San Jose...

[result]so Nap can return here. Hee hee--can't resist everyone![/result]

 

Was wondering what was happening. So sorry--you need a break to go your way.

Like I noted, just what everyone said.

I will have to add one more from Jay if it's OK with him, and that was even the barkeep has a better grasp of what went on with the team than the Anti-Earthquakes-Group.

But hey, we shall return!

 

Try www.mlsnet.com, click "Teams", and then "Houston".

 

It was great to see everybody. Thanks to all who organized it!