mrs laz 81 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 We are delighted to announce the games for the 2018 UKPatriots Roadtrip – that’s right, GAMES! This year, we are doing things a little differently as we have been offered the chance to purchase tickets for two games, which are scheduled 5 days apart in late September, early October: Date: Sunday 30th September 1300hrsVenue: Gillette StadiumVs: Miami Dolphins And/or: Date: Thursday 4th October 2020hrs Venue: Gillette Stadium Vs: Indianapolis Colts Here is how it will work: only one of the games – the Miami game on Sunday 30th September - will be designated as the official roadtrip game, where we will get together as a group on the day. For the other game, you will be on your own apart from collecting your tickets on the day of the game/sitting together for the game. Folks can apply to attend either one of the games OR both games – as long as the usual roadtrip rules are met (see below). Here are the rules for applying for tickets for this year’s roadtrip from the UK. Please only apply for the trip if you are serious about attending!Roadtrip Rules: - To be accepted for the roadtrip, you must be a full registered member of UKPatriots.com forum and fanclub. If not already a full member, please PM jaco for details on how to become a full registered member. IMPORTANT: Being a member of the Facebook group only does not entitle you to apply for tickets – the Facebook group is merely one of several social media/communications channels and does not represent full membership of the fanclub. - Full registered members may apply for tickets to either one OR both games. - Maximum 2 tickets per game per initial application. (You may express an interest in more than 2 tickets in case eventual availability permits – we will keep a reserve list.) - FULL deposit per ticket paid upfront (amount/date to be confirmed once pricing is known). Includes: cost of ticket (face value of tickets will be confirmed once known). To give an idea, last year we were assigned $160 tickets, for which a payment of £130 was required. - Note: payment of deposit does not guarantee ticket assignment and acceptance of deposit does not constitute a contract to supply tickets. If we can’t get enough tickets the unlucky applicants will receive a full refund. Should demand outstrip supply and we need to prioritise applications, factors such as membership level, sustained board activity and contribution to site funding will be taken into account. All final decisions will be taken by the moderator team. - Once ticket deposits are paid, drop-outs are non-refundable. We will attempt to sell drop-outs but make no guarantee of this OR you can try to sell on to someone from this board. Tickets MAY NOT be re-sold on ebay or any other public auction site or to non-members of this board. Be aware that tickets are only made available to us on gameday at the stadium itself. What to do NOW – initial applications to be received by Friday 15th June. Send PM via UKPatriots to mrs laz, with the following details: a. Number of requested tickets per game (max 2 per game) b. Name c. Home Address d. Telephone number e. Email address f. Payment method: cheque or bank transfer (note – all transfer fees at cost of sender – please add). g. Confirm acceptance of the above Roadtrip Rules mrs laz will PM back to acknowledge application receipt, with the appropriate details for payment following once the ticket pricing has been confirmed. Once payment funds are received, mrs laz will confirm back by PM and your name will be on the initial list. As always, do not book any travel until you have been told you are on the confirmed list. Any questions, feel free to ask! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rat Noir 39 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Fantastic! It just keeps getting better year on year. Definitely in for both games. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougie1737 5 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Great that we have got the games confirmed. Defo going to try and make the second game as on holiday for the first one. Will get the PM sent later. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadly36 1 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Mmm. Wife's birthday. She is a Patriots fan though. Let the negotiations begin ! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bristol Pat 6 Report post Posted May 15, 2018 Wow amazing Mandy, you certainly have topped things off this year! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nedpears 4 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) Thanks Mandy and co for pulling together such a great 2018 trip! Hopefully I can get an application in this year ? *** Red Sox vs Yankees @ Fenway 28th & 29th September*** Might be a tough ticket to get hold of though ? Edited May 16, 2018 by nedpears Red Sox update 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseafan71 11 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 I am in in some capacity - not sure about both yet - I'll be discussing with paul/danny/mike (and the missus) and see what goes on - It is also the weekend after the Lions game which is also on my radar - if anyone else is interested in that one then maybe something can be worked out. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcuza 8 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Have interest in this, already seeing the pats in week 1 & 2 this season. Hopefully the boss doesn't need me in sept/oct haha! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waspie 51 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Hmmm... money and leave juggling required, as I’m definitely doing Nashville, and almost certainly Chicago. 4 games would be unprecedented, verging on indulgent. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mablc001 2 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 Looks like a brilliant trip this year and as much as I might like too I'm not going to be able to do it this year. Already committed to Nashville and the Vikings home games. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swindon Patriot 68 Report post Posted May 16, 2018 This could cause some upset in this household over the next few days. Looks like I may have some serious negotiating to do. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yabba's Turd 4 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) Count me in, will check flights etc and confirm £238 return... doable! Edited May 17, 2018 by Yabba's Turd 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius87 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 Wow, absolutely amazing work Mandy. As always an unbelievable job! Having had the pleasure of all of your company for the last three Super Bowl parties and having been to games/other meet ups with some of you, I’d love to be involved with both if they’re available! Have already booked my flights for that week so I’m definitely in. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentPatsFan 28 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 As some of you know, I proposed to my girlfriend over here in America and on 29th September we will be getting married in Salem, MA. This arrangement is perfect, as I don't think I can justify going to the game on Sunday the morning after with guests to entertain! So I will definitely be at the Colts game on the Thursday. Once I get a good idea of who is coming, I will sort out some invites and hope to have some of you with us on the Saturday 29th to celebrate with Kelly and I. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patsman1973 58 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 Whooop- two games! Checking holidays and bank balance right now!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren 51 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 Great work as normal can fly sat and out in Fri on norwigian air for 318 that is so so cheap 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentPatsFan 28 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 22 minutes ago, Warren said: Great work as normal can fly sat and out in Fri on norwigian air for 318 that is so so cheap Norwegain are great. Food isn't all that, so I would recommend just bringing your own on board! But it is what it is, a budget airline offering long-haul options. They use the Dreamliner which is very comfortable. If you're only doing a long weekend, you may even get away with just carry-on luggage. When our directors fly out to me here in Boston/NY we use them all the time. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ensign 0 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 On 5/16/2018 at 12:06 PM, nedpears said: Thanks Mandy and co for pulling together such a great 2018 trip! Hopefully I can get an application in this year ? *** Red Sox vs Yankees @ Fenway 28th & 29th September*** Might be a tough ticket to get hold of though ? Yanks Redsox is a lotery system to even get the chance to purchase, and that takes place before the season starts, so if you do get to go, you will be paying a lot for it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentPatsFan 28 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Ensign said: Yanks Redsox is a lotery system to even get the chance to purchase, and that takes place before the season starts, so if you do get to go, you will be paying a lot for it. They're public sale, they just hold the tickets back and have them on separate sales. I can buy tickets to the series just before, but the August and September Yankees series go on sale separately tomorrow. Anyone can buy them. We have in the past I believe sorted out group rates, but it will be tough to do that because they usually enforce a stricter ticket limit for the Yankees games. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swindon Patriot 68 Report post Posted May 17, 2018 Well that negotiation was easier than expected, application has gone in to Mrs Laz, so hopefully back on the RT after a 4 year break. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil D 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Just registered, great effort in organising? Still early days but do members generally organise travel and hotel or do you go with a regular location etc thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vangelis 6 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 1:58 PM, KentPatsFan said: They're public sale, they just hold the tickets back and have them on separate sales. I can buy tickets to the series just before, but the August and September Yankees series go on sale separately tomorrow. Anyone can buy them. We have in the past I believe sorted out group rates, but it will be tough to do that because they usually enforce a stricter ticket limit for the Yankees games. Definitely interested in attending. Will you try and buy a group allocation? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warren 51 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 3 hours ago, Phil D said: Just registered, great effort in organising? Still early days but do members generally organise travel and hotel or do you go with a regular location etc thanks phil travel you have to do yourself. normally we stay in the same hotel nearish teh stadium it makes it easier for game day when we all travel down togther what people normally do is spend a few days in boston then on sat go down to the hotel in norwood. there are normally a friday night meetup its a good way for new peopel to meet everyone but every year is different. as we have 2 games as an option people might travel on sat to boston then spend the few days between the games in teh city catch maybe a hockey game all depends whats on. the trip is what you make of it all we do as a club in facilitate tickets and maybe have tailgate. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil D 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Just registered, great effort in organising? Still early days but do members generally organise travel and hotel or do you go with a regular location etc thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil D 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Sounds great. I may be travelling over on the Saturday so I can stretch until the following Friday. Can you let me know the name of the hotel in Norwood please. Will you be staying there Wed night before the colts game too? Finally any recs on hotels in Boston. Apologies for all the questions ? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs laz 81 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 The Norwood hotel we have used previously has been the Hampton Inn - however one of our US buddies usually helps out by negotiating a group rate, so you may wish to wait for that. Whatever you decide though, please bear in mind that any travel you decide to book now is at your own risk - you are not confirmed on the assigned ticket list yet and wont be for a while. I understand you are keen to get some thing sorted - however we are not guaranteed anything at this point. To get a flavor of how things work, have a look at the threads from previous years' roadtrips. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patriotsjay 59 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 Plenty of time to arrange hotels and stuff etc. The dates don't work well for me this year, I doubt I'll be able to get the time off work for either game.... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swindon Patriot 68 Report post Posted May 19, 2018 1 hour ago, patriotsjay said: Plenty of time to arrange hotels and stuff etc. The dates don't work well for me this year, I doubt I'll be able to get the time off work for either game.... Wow, this would be the first one you've missed for quite a while. You'll definitely be missed. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl03 4 Report post Posted May 20, 2018 Two games in a week for the RT and I’m already in Boston for a family event is a bonus. Sox/Yankee’s tickets sold out in like 15 mins on Friday, so no chance of a group allocation for that. They scrapped the lottery system a couple years back in a MLB wide deal. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glasgow_Patriot 14 Report post Posted May 22, 2018 Oh god that is tempting. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshleyW1987 10 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 That's gunna be a great RT. Nice time of year too. I'll have my hands full with BabyW due 14th Sept, so won't be there. But no doubt you'll all have a great time! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glasgow_Patriot 14 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 17 hours ago, Glasgow_Patriot said: Oh god that is tempting. Upgraded status from Tempting to Holidays Approved and application in 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs laz 81 Report post Posted May 23, 2018 Week 1 application update: Dolphins game: 12 Colts game: 16 Board name Date Miami game Colts game papalazarou 14-May 1 1 mrs laz 14-May 1 1 Dermo 15-May 0 1 Dougie1737 15-May 0 2 Darius 17-May 1 2 Damien 17-May 0 1 Swindon Patriot 17-May 1 1 Yabba's turd 17-May 2 2 Carl 03 18-May 1 1 Sarley 73 18-May 0 2 Phil D 19-May 1 1 Deadly 36 19-May 2 0 David Cormack 22-May 1 0 GlasgowPat 23-May 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rat Noir 39 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 8:00 PM, Swindon Patriot said: Well that negotiation was easier than expected, application has gone in to Mrs Laz, so hopefully back on the RT after a 4 year break. Should have your US no claims bonus back by now! ? Application in for both games. Nice to see a couple of returning faces. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seasider 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Application in for both games. Thank you to the organisers, as always, for all their efforts. Two games....Superb. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthWalesPat 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Application for me and my wife for dolphins game. Message sent to jaco. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djdshaw 13 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Count me in for tickets to both games looks like it will just be me this year Becky hasn't got enough holiday left too many holidays to the sun !!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yabba's Turd 4 Report post Posted May 29, 2018 Looks like a very good line up Mandy, maybe this year we'll get in the official group photos and not have wandered off to watch a cup final. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs laz 81 Report post Posted June 1, 2018 Latest update on applications - we will have two very healthy attendances at this rate! Looking like we will close the application window earlier than planned as we are already approaching situation point: Board name Miami game Colts game papalazarou 1 1 mrs laz 1 1 Dermo 0 1 Dougie1737 0 2 Darius 1 2 Damien 0 1 Swindon Patriot 1 1 Yabba's turd 2 2 Carl 03 1 1 Sarley 73 0 2 Phil D 1 1 Deadly 36 2 0 David Cormack 1 0 GlasgowPat 1 1 jcuza 2 3 warren 1 1 Vangelis 1 0 Rat Noir 2 2 Seasider 2 2 Rob 1 0 SouthWalesPat 2 0 David 1 1 Chelsea Pat 0 2 DG31 0 1 JOnasSWE 2 2 Miami total Colts total 26 30 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs laz 81 Report post Posted June 8, 2018 Latest update on applications. We close the application process next Friday 15th June Date Board name Miami game Colts game 14-May papalazarou 1 1 14-May mrs laz 1 1 15-May Dermo 0 1 15-May Dougie1737 0 2 17-May Darius 1 2 17-May Damien 0 1 17-May Swindon Patriot 1 1 17-May Yabba's turd 2 2 18-May Carl 03 1 1 18-May Sarley 73 0 2 19-May Phil D 1 1 19-May Deadly 36 2 0 22-May David Cormack 1 0 23-May GlasgowPat 1 1 24-May jcuza 2 3 25-May warren 1 1 26-May Vangelis 1 0 28-May Rat Noir 2 2 28-May Seasider 2 2 29-May Rob 1 0 29-May SouthWalesPat 2 0 29-May David 1 1 30-May Chelsea Pat 0 2 30-May DG31 0 1 31-May JOnasSWE 2 2 04-Jun D-Lo 0 1 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs laz 81 Report post Posted June 15, 2018 Application process is now CLOSED. This thread is locked. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
