Take me out to the ball game......

The Fleet Office hosted an employee bus trip to see the Red Sox play the Baltimore Oriels on Friday 7/11/2008. The night was a perfect summer evening for a baseball game. The weather was warm with a nice summer breeze flowing through the stadium.

The game was good, even though nothing too exciting happened. There was an almost home run where the ball bounced off the wall back into fair play and a couple of double plays. The Red Sox did end up losing 3-7, but it was nice to be out with my fellow employees for a night of baseball.

Entrance to the park

Before game entertainment

Our seats where under the jumbo-tron

View of the green monster

Thats where all the reporting action takes place

View from our seats during the game

Red Sox Game Reminder

*Reminder* Friday 7/11 Red Sox game vs. Baltimore.

We will be seated in section 37, in select seats between rows 17-19. I will hand out the tickets while you board the bus.

The bus will leave from *Kendall Lot* at 3:30pm. Game time is 7:05pm.

*There are no alcohol beverages allowed on the college bus.*

The bus will park near the ball park on Yawkey Way. Please feel free to leave anything on the bus while it is parked.

The bus will leave from the parking area a 1/2 hour after the game.

The Big Apple

College Employees hit the town on Sat 5/17/2008 to check out Manhattan. It was a glorious day, the sun was shinning, a slight breeze in the sky which helped carry the smells of the city to heighten your senses to remind you that you are in NYC baby!

Here are a few photo's from the wondful trip-

The first pic is the view on the bus as we drive closer to downtown Manhattan. The second pic is from our travels in the city, driving to our drop off destination.

Times Square

A beautiful view of the Rockefeller Fountain and a close up view of the gigantic Macy's Department (the original and largest with 8 floors) store sign which is located in Harold's Square.

Stuck in Traffic on our way out of the city.

For those Yankee Fans, the old stadium with the new one right next door.

Howe Caverns

The Geology Department went on a great field trip over the weekend to the Howe Caverns in NY. They originally were schedule to go in February, but that pesky snow storm got in the way of their plans. So, the trip was able to go without any weather hitches this past weekend.

It looks like the group had a wonderful time and learned hands-on at the same time.

Take a look-

If you are planning a field trip for your class please think of the Fleet Office for transportation. There are fee's related to this adventure, but know you are in good hands.

NYC Ideas

If you were lucky enough to be able to sign-up for the 5/17 NYC bus trip and you are short on ideas for the day, here are some ideas. Please feel free to add your ideas too in the comment section.

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
• Battery Park
• Shopping on 5th Ave (that's where Tiffany's, FAO Schwartz, Cartier, Coach, Safora and all the high end store you can think of, even if you are just walking in to look around)
• Double Decker Bus Tours (there are designated stops you can hop on & off all day to see many attractions)
• Empire State Building
• Central Park (many things happening everyday there & its beautiful)
• Museum Mile
• Natural History Museum (the one they tried to copy for the movie "Night at the Museum")
• South Street Sea Port Shopping & Dining
• Strand Book Store

Here are some websites to check out to while you are planning your day-

NYC Visitors
Restaurants in NYC

These are just some of the suggestions this non-stop city holds for visitors. There are so many things to do in NYC, you won't believe it! You may even want to venture to other burrows on the island or cross the bridge to Brooklyn.

No matter what you decided to do, you won't have enough time to fit it all it one day trip.

Airport Shuttles During Finals

There will be shuttles to Bradley Airport during finals!

The shuttles will run from May 9th - May 13th

The shuttle will depart each day at 5:30am, 8am, 11am & 2pm

Cost is $12 per person
(This has to be paid in advance)

We except cash or checks made out to MHC for the ticket and ride

Seating is for first come, first served basis

To sign-up, call the Fleet Office at x2826 or email Amanda at aflorek@mtholyoke.edu

Spread the word!

Bus Trip Updates

All three Red Sox games are sold out. The Sunday 8/17 game sold out in record time. The announcements went out on Monday morning by flyer, email & the gateway announcement web page. By 2pm on Monday, that game was sold out.

The other two games sold out this morning, around 10:30am. WOW!

The Red Sox ticket agency only allowed group coordinators to purchase up to three games. We maxed out on the amount of games we could purchase to maximize the employees chances of getting tickets. This is why we do not have more then three games.

For future games, if you would like to be contacted directly, please let me know. I have a growing list of people who would like to be notified by email rather then waiting for the flyers to arrive in their department.

The email notification would work for all bus trips, not just for the Red Sox games.

As for the NYC bus trip May 17th, there are still a few seats available. This may be the last time this trip will be for $20 round trip "ticket" to NYC. Since the ever growing fuel cost is effecting everything, included our fuel, we may increase the cost to cover the expenses. So, take advantage of the low fair before its too late.

Fenway, here we come!

Red Sox Games are finally announced!

The games are-

Friday 7/11
Red Sox vs Baltimore at 7:05pm
Bleacher Seats (section 37), $50 per person

Saturday 8/2
Red Sox vs Oakland at 7:05pm
Bleacher Seats (section 43), $50 per person

Sunday 8/17
Red Sox vs Toronto at 1:35pm
Grandstand seats (section 11), $75 per person

The prices include the bus ride & ticket.

Departure is from Kendall Lot, times will be announced.

Checks only; made payable to MHC. Payment is due within one week of your reservation. Cost includes the bus ride and ticket. You may only purchase 4 tickets per game.

If you are interested in more then one game, you may sign up for one game and then be placed on a wait list for the other game(s).

To sign up or if you have any questions, call the Fleet Office at x2826 Monday-Friday 10am-3pm or email Amanda Florek.

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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed on the bus. There will be no children allowed on the bus trips that are under the age of 12 years old. On all college bus trips, a MHC employee will need to attend with his/her guests. There is a limit to 4 people per reservation, other may be placed on the wait list.

NYC in the Sunshine!

On Saturday 5/17/2008, the Fleet Office will be hosting a NYC Bus Trip.

The cost is $20 per person.
Checks are preferred; made payable to MHC. The payment is due within 2 weeks of your reservation. There are *NO* refunds. Seats are limited & available on a first come, first served basis.

Departure is from Kendall Lot at 6:30am *SHARP*.
The drop off will be at 53rd & Broadway in NYC.
The bus will leave NYC from the same location at 6:30pm *SHARP*.

If you would like to sign up or have any questions, call the fleet office at x2826, Monday-Friday 10am-3pm or email Amanda at aflorek@mtholyoke.edu

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PLEASE NOTE: There will be no alcoholic beverages allowed on the bus. There will be no children allowed on the bus trips that are under the age of 12 years old. On all college bus trips, a MHC employee will need to attend with his/her guests. There is a limit to 4 people per reservation, other may be placed on the wait list.