Mr. PHP wrote:
> On 18 Dec 2006 11:54:27 -0800, "danfergis" <danfergis RemoveThis @netscape.net>
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Mr. PHP wrote:
> >> Thanks to all for your suggestions.
> >> Cooperstown is one place that every baseball fan must visit!
> >> We had a great tour.
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help!
> >
> >I thought you would enjoy it. How were the lines this time of year?
> >Everytime I've been there has been right smack in the middle of the
> >first round (ALDS, NLDS) of the playoffs in early October.
> >We always go up for the Foilage and Apple Harvest (Macoun's
> >especially). Generally right arounf Columbus Day.
> >2004 was really crowded.
>
> Lines? What lines?
> Me and my dad had the entire HOF to ourselves!
> We parked at the front door!!! The Cooperstown PD covered the
> "2 Hour Parking Limit" signs at the front of the Hall, so we could
> park there all day. There were only about 10 other fans in the theater
> for the film on the 2nd floor to start the tour. Of course. we got
> there at 9 am when the place unlocked the doors...
>
> I planned this trip as a Birthday/Christmas gift for my dad, and the
> most difficult part was finding hotel/motel rooms in the off-season
> because many of the places close up shop after the "travel season."
> I ended up getting us rooms in Oneonta.
>
> I suggest that fans plan a visit to the HOF during the off-season.
> Just remember that the weather can be very rough in the winter and
> finding rooms can be a difficult.
>
> FYI - I think most fans can navigate the HOF in about 4 hours,
> but add an hour or so when you get to the shop! You WILL spend some
> money on hats and tee-shirts and such!
That sounds great. Glad you and dad had such a nice time.
>> Stay informed about: The Hall of Fame is Awesome! 
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