Re: larry bird spread

[Mike Dynon <mdynon@ix.netcom.com>]

You remember correctly, Greg, but it turns out I won't be going.  As a
HOF supporter, I did receive early notice about the enshrinement gala,
but it would have cost $400 (!) for my wife and I to attend the dinner.
That's about 10 times more than in the early '80s, when I went to see
the induction of Havlicek and Sam Jones.  Since I'm not currently making
even the NBA minimum, I decided to save my money for groceries and my
son's college tuition.

An alternative was to purchase $50 or $25 seats for the ceremony only
(no banquet), but that won't provide the close-up access to the Hall of
Famers which last time was the best part of the event. I've seen Larry
from the balcony; what I wanted this time was to shake his hand and say
thanks for the memories, like I was able to do with Sam and Hondo. But
the price of that is $400.

So, like everything else, it's all about money. I should have known.
Anyway, my daughter has a soccer game tomorrow night, and at this stage
of my life I'd rather be there than in Springfield.

Mike (sorry if I got too philosophical!)

Greg Odegaard wrote:
> 
> Thank you for posting this link, it is a great wealth of info.
> 
> Is anyone on this list going to any of the activities this weekend in
> Springfield?  I know Mike Dynon mentioned back in June he joined the HOF
> just to be able to get a shot at enshrinement/dinner.  Mike if you are out
> there let us know the scoop on the big event.
> 
> I for one have given little thought to the actual process, but with the
> internet and all, it appears to be a big deal.  I wish I could be near the
> place, but wish those you are the best of luck, and hope you report on the
> events soon.
> 
> Have a great weekend,
> Greg
> 
> ----------
> > From: Ryan Gregersen <rgregers@ruddco.com>
> > To: celtics@igtc.com
> > Subject: larry bird spread
> > Date: Thursday, October 01, 1998 10:41 AM
> >
> > Just so everyone knows.  There is a big spread on Larry Bird
> > celebrating his induction to the Hall of Fame at www.cnnsi.com.
> > It is quite substantial and has some great articles and pictures.
> > The link is as follows:
> >
> > http://www.cnnsi.com/basketball/nba/1998/bird/
> >
> > Ryan Gregersen(Idaho Fan)
> >

-- 
Mike Dynon
North Kingstown, RI

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