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First-time travel advice from a first-timer

03/02/2011 7:48 AM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)

—by Andrew Brawley

I'll admit it. I'm a Timbers travel virgin, and I'm a little anxious about my first away trip to the Cascadia Summit this weekend. (I'm on the bus-and-back for the SEA game on Friday only.) From reading the boards here and there, seems like we'll have quite a few newbs making their own first trip this weekend. Not surprising, seeing as we're now in the bigs, and more people wanna join in on the fun.

So what's a travel virgin to do? Based on everything I've read, it sounds like these tips are tops:

1. Use your brain. Don't be an idiot.

2. Ease up on the booze.

3. Travel in packs. Safety in numbers.

4. Go casual. Either hide your scarf/kit upon entry, or leave them at home.

Doesn't sound all that difficult. And let's not forget that we're making our MLS debut this weekend. The games will be streaming online, and many outsiders will be watching to get their first real-time glimpse of the Timbers Army. Let's make a good showing and keep the detractors at bay.

Travel safe!


Comments

  • 07/12/2016 7:15 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    Garrett Dittfurth says:
    Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Safety in numbers. Listen to what the bus captain has to say. Don’t act a fool. Buy Nevets a beer.
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  • 07/12/2016 7:15 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    Garrett Dittfurth says:
    Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Use your smartphones to videotape everything.
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  • 07/12/2016 7:16 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    Randy Wilson says:
    Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Rain gear… http://bit.ly/dSWdfm
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  • 07/12/2016 7:16 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    New Axe Member says:
    Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9:21 am

    For us new travlers who are not taking the bus, is there a planned meeting spot before the game.
    I’m looking to meet up with supporters before the game when I get there.
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  • 07/12/2016 7:16 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    Nels Hesseldahl says:
    Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Wait a minute? Hide our scarves?!? I read that we have our own entrance… how on earth could a scarf/kit get you in trouble? Can someone elaborate?
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  • 07/12/2016 7:17 PM | 107ist Admin (Administrator)
    Andrew Brawley says:
    Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    This post was written before those details were confirmed. Still, wear colors at your own risk.
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