2009 Baltimore Trip Part II

**TOEMAN** · 09-09-2009, 04:20 PM

Some bad news about your trip Dave:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/mar...,6920729.story

'Ride The Ducks' tour business ends Baltimore operation
Company focusing investment in other cities; 29 workers to receive severance

"Ride The Ducks" amphibious sightseeing rides ceased in Baltimore as of Tuesday so the company that operates the tours can concentrate its investments in other cities, an official said Wednesday.

We will have to find something else for you to do.

No luck on getting free Terps tickets yet. Still no game time announcement either.

**UKRaven** · 09-10-2009, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by TOEMAN

Some bad news about your trip Dave:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/mar...,6920729.story

'Ride The Ducks' tour business ends Baltimore operation
Company focusing investment in other cities; 29 workers to receive severance

"Ride The Ducks" amphibious sightseeing rides ceased in Baltimore as of Tuesday so the company that operates the tours can concentrate its investments in other cities, an official said Wednesday.

We will have to find something else for you to do.

No luck on getting free Terps tickets yet. Still no game time announcement either.

Would free Towson tickets be easier?

**Irishraven** · 09-11-2009, 03:20 AM

Hey guys, 2 weeks and counting! Watched the Steelers game last night, was very impressed with them but it was only game one so wait and see I guess...

I know there is a ravens merch stand near the tailgating plot but does anyone know of a shop in DC where I can pick something up for the other half? She really wants to have something before we head over that morning - i've had a look on google maps etc and can't seem to find anything close by...

Can't believe there is still no time for the Terps game!!!

**UKRavenStockers** · 09-11-2009, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Irishraven

Can't believe there is still no time for the Terps game!!!

With the Terps & Scarlet Knights both taking hefty defeats last weekend I struggle to see that it won't be a midday kickoff.

**TOEMAN** · 09-11-2009, 03:20 PM

Ravens Gear-
which airport are you flying into--BWI or and an actual DC airport? BWI will have gear for you.

Game Day- you will be tailgating right next to Dan the T Shirt man.

Modells
1518 Benning Road
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 399-6583
This is east of downtown DC--15 minute cab ride but I would call and verify they have Purple since you will be in Redskin country.

**Mista T** · 09-14-2009, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Irishraven

Hey guys, any word on the Terps kick off time?

I just heard on TV that the Maryland-Rutgers game will have a 3:30 pm kickoff. (It will not be televised.) Enjoy!

(Since Navy-W. Kentucky will also have a 3:30 k/o, I will have to abandon my plans for a weekend trifecta of Maryland football).

Originally Posted by Irishraven

does anyone know of a shop in DC where I can pick something up for the other half?

In the Nation's Crime Capital? Doubtful that you'd find anything there. Or anywhere else in Metro DC (Maryland inside the Beltway, or in Virginia). Not that I shop, or go to Metro DC often, but I can't recall ever seeing Ravens wear in stores from the days that I used to work in/around DC.

Some places in Prince George's County outside the Beltway carry Ravens gear, but not recommended unless you come armed to defend yourselves!

**Irishraven** · 09-16-2009, 03:23 AM

Thanking you very much :0)

Great, 3:30pm works much better! - I think the DC tour begins at 9am and lasts for 2 hours! Can just get off at Union Station and head from there to College Park!

Its not too long now, damn am I excited!

Lads who are bringing flags, are you putting anything on them? I reckon it will just be for photos while tailgating, can't imagine the Ravens fans in the ground being too impressed if we were to wave them during the game!

**UKRavenStockers** · 09-16-2009, 05:25 AM

Originally Posted by Irishraven

Thanking you very much :0)

Great, 3:30pm works much better! - I think the DC tour begins at 9am and lasts for 2 hours! Can just get off at Union Station and head from there to College Park!

Its not too long now, damn am I excited!

Lads who are bringing flags, are you putting anything on them? I reckon it will just be for photos while tailgating, can't imagine the Ravens fans in the ground being too impressed if we were to wave them during the game!

Paul draped his flag over the covering of one of the tunnels at the corner of the endzone when we were there 3 years ago. I think that lasted for about 10 minutes before stadium security asked him to take it off, though I've got the game on DVD and you can make it out a time or two on film if memory serves.