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Offline Lord Undies

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$40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« on: June 06, 2009, 07:48:30 AM »
The new Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, TX. officially opens tonight with a concert headlined by George Strait and Reba McEntire.  Parking will cost FORTY DOLLARS.  Let that sink in a few seconds.  FORTY DOLLARS.  Two twenty dollar bills.  A tank of gasoline plus.  Forty percent of one hundred dollars.  The general amount of a monthly water bill. 

No word yet on whether or not you get to take the parking space home with you.  I'm guessing NOT.  But you do get to take home the memories of all the OOOO's and AHHHHH's of marveling at Jerry Jones' ultra-modern state-of-the-future-art monument to SCREWING the public at large and the people of Arlington, TX. in particular.  I guess they don't mind, so why should I?

Meanwhile, the destruction of Texas Stadium in Irving, TX. has begun.  It was built in 1970-71.  SCREW YOU, Irving. 

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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2009, 07:57:32 AM »
Ah, but to see George, it might be worth it.   :bow:
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2009, 07:58:34 AM »
I've always said if you build a venue and the purpose of that venue is to charge tens of thousands of people to come and enjoy 2-5 of sports or concert entertainment THEN PARKING SHOULD BE F*CKING INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TICKET.
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2009, 08:12:29 AM »
Quote from: RightCoast on June 06, 2009, 07:58:34 AM
I've always said if you build a venue and the purpose of that venue is to charge tens of thousands of people to come and enjoy 2-5 of sports or concert entertainment THEN PARKING SHOULD BE F*CKING INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TICKET.

They are expecting around 25,000 vehicles.  x$40 = more money than I've seen in a while.  I love capitalism.

On the bright side, parking includes a good view of Six Flags Over Texas. 
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2009, 08:18:31 AM »
Quote from: Lord Undies on June 06, 2009, 08:12:29 AM
They are expecting around 25,000 vehicles.  x$40 = more money than I've seen in a while.  I love capitalism.

On the bright side, parking includes a good view of Six Flags Over Texas. 
well as long as there's a view...
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2009, 08:49:05 AM »
Jeezus. I remember whining about paying $8 to see the Cleveland Indians play in 2006. It was the last sporting event of any type I attended, though we had free tickets.

I just can't see spending that kind of money to be a part of the oooh and aaaaah crowd.

I'd rather be waterboarding, or some such.
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2009, 09:07:34 AM »
 :o Is that for some 'premium' on-site parking?

Regardless  :o
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2009, 10:00:17 AM »
And I am guessing the taxpayers subsidized part of the cost for the stadium, right?
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2009, 10:48:10 AM »
Quote from: Eupher on June 06, 2009, 08:49:05 AM
Jeezus. I remember whining about paying $8 to see the Cleveland Indians play in 2006. It was the last sporting event of any type I attended, though we had free tickets.

I just can't see spending that kind of money to be a part of the oooh and aaaaah crowd.

I'd rather be waterboarding, or some such.

The closest you've ever been to waterboarding  anybody is dumping your spit valve.........
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2009, 10:51:34 AM »
This is an on-site lot owned & operated by Jerry Jones (or some similar entity), correct?  Or is it a city operated parking lot?
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2009, 11:20:16 AM »
Redskins parking is the same. Not that I would ever be caught dead at a Skins game.
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2009, 12:26:24 PM »
Irving has no real choice the thing costs a ton to maintain and it has no purpose anymore to make it economically viable
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2009, 03:53:30 PM »
Quote from: Eupher on June 06, 2009, 08:49:05 AM
Jeezus. I remember whining about paying $8 to see the Cleveland Indians play in 2006. It was the last sporting event of any type I attended, though we had free tickets.

I paid $12 to park on Memorial Day for the Diamondbacks game. It's normally $10 but I think they figured they could screw us a little harder since it was a holiday.
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Re: $40.00 Parking At New Cowboy Stadium -Tonight
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2009, 05:03:10 PM »
Quote from: Thor on June 06, 2009, 10:48:10 AM
The closest you've ever been to waterboarding  anybody is dumping your spit valve.........

True dat. But I've seen pictures!  :rotf:
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