Who is up for WC 2006?

GoldenEagle · 06-17-2004, 01:01 AM

I was talking to MrBug tonight and the CFL chat and he mentioned going to World Cup 2006 in Germany. I am saving up my money so that I can join him. Anyone else trying to put a little money aside?

MrBug708 · 06-17-2004, 01:03 AM

I know Neuq wants to go. i'm guessing it'll cost around 2000 at the least, but I reall yhave no clue. The Euro is kicking the dollars ass right now....

JeeberD · 06-17-2004, 01:15 AM

I don't care about the soccer, but I love me some Germany. If I can save up some cash I'm there...

bbor · 06-17-2004, 01:23 AM

Flights to Germany are expensive if you go during the summer.....anywhere between $1200-$1600CAN

Maybe a little cheaper if you don't mind flying on a charter.

There is really no sense in going though...Since the home town Germans shall win handily

TLK · 06-17-2004, 01:24 AM

I'd love to go, but I can't see any of my current acquaintances wanting to come along with me...... I've saved about a grand for Vegas in less than a month, so two grand or so, wouldn't be that hard..... in other words.... count me in....

Neuqua · 06-17-2004, 01:43 AM

Yep. Going to the WC has always been an experience I have wanted to have, and 2006 seems like the prime time for me.

vex · 06-17-2004, 02:08 AM

I'm up for 2010!

Chief Rum · 06-17-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vexroid

I'm up for 2010!

You actually want to go to South Africa?

CR

mckerney · 06-17-2004, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

I know Neuq wants to go. i'm guessing it'll cost around 2000 at the least, but I reall yhave no clue. The Euro is kicking the dollars ass right now....

When interest rates start to climb it should ballance out. Just hope they're higher around '06.

MIJB#19 · 06-17-2004, 03:25 AM

Hm, I never thought about this seriously, but Germany is basically next door for me...
I'd go, but only if the Amsterdam Admirals have been killed by NFL owners by then.

daedalus · 06-17-2004, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bbor

anywhere between $1200-$1600CAN

What is that? 'Bout US$7.50-10?

mordhiem · 06-17-2004, 08:20 AM

I plan to go and see some matches if I can afford it.

3ric · 06-17-2004, 12:43 PM

I'm tempted to go. Northern Germany is only about 4-5 hours away by car for me.

MacroGuru · 06-17-2004, 12:45 PM

Well, if it's 2006, in Germany, I better get Mrs. IndoorSoccerSim ramped up on Soccer knowledge, and brush myself up on my German again.

I think we could make it.

Celeval · 06-17-2004, 12:56 PM

Hm... maybe if I spin it as a two-year-anniversary vacation...

rlfreeze · 06-17-2004, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor

Flights to Germany are expensive if you go during the summer.....anywhere between $1200-$1600CAN

Maybe a little cheaper if you don't mind flying on a charter.

There is really no sense in going though...Since the home town Germans shall win handily

You may be able to save a little money if you fly into Paris and rent a car for the remainder of the trip. Plus, you will be able to see more of europe. Just my .02.

GoldenEagle · 06-17-2004, 04:39 PM

FYI - Some prices on plane tickets

Memphis to Paris - ranges from $949-$4291
Memphis to Berlin - $921 to $5289

MrBug708 · 07-06-2004, 11:29 PM

Bumpity Bump Bump

MrBug708 · 01-06-2005, 06:05 PM

My friend called me last night and another friend has timeshares and was going to try to get one in Germany for that week. Does anyone have any resources for the World Cup? Potenial sites in Germany and such?

Franklinnoble · 01-06-2005, 06:13 PM

If I ever spent that much money on soccer, I'd surely shoot myself as soon as I came to my senses.

SunDancer · 01-06-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLionKing

I'd love to go, but I can't see any of my current acquaintances wanting to come along with me...... I've saved about a grand for Vegas in less than a month, so two grand or so, wouldn't be that hard..... in other words.... count me in....

How long you stayin in Vegas?

Eaglesfan27 · 01-06-2005, 06:24 PM

How expensive will tickets for the games be?

tanglewood · 01-06-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

How expensive will tickets for the games be?

Tickets are in four catagories for each match. Category 1 being the best seats and Category 4 being the worst. Here is the table at FIFA.com.

Code:

    STAGE          CAT1 - CAT2 - CAT3 - CAT4
Opening Match    300      180      115      65   
Group Matches    100       60       45       35
Round of 16      120       75       60       45
Quarterfinals      180      110      85        55
Semifinals         400      240      150      90
Third Place        120       75       60        45
Final               600      360      220      120

All prices in Euros. Tickets go on sale 1st February 2005.

vex · 01-06-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

You actually want to go to South Africa?

CR

I must have missed the rest of this thread after I posted. Yeah, I think I'll pass on 2010 as well

What venue are we looking at for 2014?

tanglewood · 01-06-2005, 06:46 PM

2014 is almost certainly going to be Brazil. 2018 will be in Asia (China probably?) and 2022 back in Europe again.

vex · 01-06-2005, 06:47 PM

2022 it is! Who's up for then?

vex · 01-06-2005, 06:48 PM

Dola

I'll almost be 40 by then. Quite scary to think about it.

MrBug708 · 01-06-2005, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanglewood

2014 is almost certainly going to be Brazil. 2018 will be in Asia (China probably?) and 2022 back in Europe again.

Brazil needs to get its economy in order first.

tanglewood · 01-06-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Brazil needs to get its economy in order first.

2014 is America's turn in the rotation. All of the other South American countries have already said they are not interested and would support Brazil hosting it. Also, Brazil hasn't hosted the WC since 1950, whilst their only concievable rival is the USA, who hosted it in 94 so are unlikely to get another chance for a while. It's pretty much in the bag for them unless FIFA does a dramatic about turn on the whole continental rotation plan unveiled recently.

Besides, Brazil is in FAR better shape to host a World Cup than South Africa.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-06-2005, 07:16 PM

Certainly going to tryito make it. After being in Portugal for the European Championships last June, I would highly recommend it. A great time.

MrBug708 · 07-31-2005, 10:46 PM

The 6 month bump. Looking like things are falling into place for me to be able to go. I'll graduate right before the first game. Even if I cant actually go watch any games, just being there should be awesome

Galaxy · 08-01-2005, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor

Flights to Germany are expensive if you go during the summer.....anywhere between $1200-$1600CAN

Maybe a little cheaper if you don't mind flying on a charter.

There is really no sense in going though...Since the home town Germans shall win handily

Prolly be alittle higher then that, due to traffic for the World Cup.

Galaxy · 08-01-2005, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

How expensive will tickets for the games be?

Thinking of a vacation with the Mrs. then?

Eaglesfan27 · 08-01-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Thinking of a vacation with the Mrs. then?

Well, she would love Germany....

Galaxy · 08-01-2005, 12:19 AM

Is Germany a good "tourist" country like its fellow European countries?

MrBug708 · 08-01-2005, 12:21 AM

I was thinking, and hoping, to fly into Amsterdam

Galaxy · 08-01-2005, 12:22 AM

Could always travel around Europe between games you wanted to watch. They got four-five day breaks in the opening stages between each game.

Samdari · 08-01-2005, 07:10 AM

I am building a deck instead.

MIJB#19 · 08-01-2005, 08:17 AM

Let's see what stadia the games are played in. I boycotted the U-21 World Cup in the Netherlands because they played all games outside of Holland, meaning they were all too far away from home to get back home by pulic transportation before the last train departs from Rotterdam to Maassluis.

Hmmm, Gelsenkirchen and Koln/Cologne... That's not too far away for a two-day trip...

JeeberD · 08-01-2005, 09:07 AM

Grumble Grumble

Damn wedding to save for

Grumble Grumble

MrBug708 · 08-01-2005, 11:40 AM

German Wedding JEebs!

cartman · 08-01-2005, 11:55 AM

Turns out I have a Bacon number of two for Franz Beckenbauer, which I never knew, and I was able to score seats to the opening match in Munich!

cartman · 08-01-2005, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Is Germany a good "tourist" country like its fellow European countries?

Yes, they are tourist friendly. The only places I'd watch out for are around the US Bases, as they can be a little anti-US. But English is widely spoken in Germany, and there are a lot of great places to visit.

JeeberD · 08-01-2005, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

German Wedding JEebs!

Shoot...I tried to convince her that Germany would be a great place for the honeymoon and she shot that down QUICK...

MylesKnight · 08-01-2005, 04:34 PM

What kind of timetable are we looking at for getting the WC back in North America, whether it be in the States or Mexico (sorry Canada)? '14? '18?

Mike D · 08-01-2005, 07:23 PM

I'm moving to Germany next year around this time, so sadly, I will miss the WC action. But I did bump up my reporting date to August so I won't miss Oktoberfest '06....err....I mean so I'll get their before the start of my kids school year so they don't have to miss any school.

06-17-2004, 01:03 AM	#2
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	I know Neuq wants to go. i'm guessing it'll cost around 2000 at the least, but I reall yhave no clue. The Euro is kicking the dollars ass right now.... __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

06-17-2004, 01:15 AM	#3
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I don't care about the soccer, but I love me some Germany. If I can save up some cash I'm there... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

06-17-2004, 01:23 AM	#4
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	Flights to Germany are expensive if you go during the summer.....anywhere between $1200-$1600CAN Maybe a little cheaper if you don't mind flying on a charter. There is really no sense in going though...Since the home town Germans shall win handily __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

06-17-2004, 01:43 AM	#6
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Naperville, Ill	Yep. Going to the WC has always been an experience I have wanted to have, and 2006 seems like the prime time for me. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? Harry Caray's Bar Tab

06-17-2004, 03:25 AM	#10
MIJB#19 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Netherlands	Hm, I never thought about this seriously, but Germany is basically next door for me... I'd go, but only if the Amsterdam Admirals have been killed by NFL owners by then. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail [RIP]

06-17-2004, 01:24 AM	#5
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	I'd love to go, but I can't see any of my current acquaintances wanting to come along with me...... I've saved about a grand for Vegas in less than a month, so two grand or so, wouldn't be that hard..... in other words.... count me in....

06-17-2004, 02:08 AM	#7
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Miami, Oklahoma	I'm up for 2010!

06-17-2004, 08:20 AM	#12
mordhiem Mascot Join Date: Apr 2004	I plan to go and see some matches if I can afford it.

06-17-2004, 12:43 PM	#13
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	I'm tempted to go. Northern Germany is only about 4-5 hours away by car for me. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

06-17-2004, 12:45 PM	#14
MacroGuru Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Buffalo, NY	Well, if it's 2006, in Germany, I better get Mrs. IndoorSoccerSim ramped up on Soccer knowledge, and brush myself up on my German again. I think we could make it. __________________ Blue Zone Sports Tasty Recipe Blog Against All Odds - FM 11 Dynasty "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

06-17-2004, 12:56 PM	#15
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Hm... maybe if I spin it as a two-year-anniversary vacation...

06-17-2004, 04:39 PM	#17
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	FYI - Some prices on plane tickets Memphis to Paris - ranges from $949-$4291 Memphis to Berlin - $921 to $5289 __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

07-06-2004, 11:29 PM	#18
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	Bumpity Bump Bump __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

01-06-2005, 06:05 PM	#19
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	My friend called me last night and another friend has timeshares and was going to try to get one in Germany for that week. Does anyone have any resources for the World Cup? Potenial sites in Germany and such? __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

01-06-2005, 06:13 PM	#20
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	If I ever spent that much money on soccer, I'd surely shoot myself as soon as I came to my senses.

01-06-2005, 06:24 PM	#22
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	How expensive will tickets for the games be? __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

01-06-2005, 06:46 PM	#25
tanglewood College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2004	2014 is almost certainly going to be Brazil. 2018 will be in Asia (China probably?) and 2022 back in Europe again.

01-06-2005, 06:47 PM	#26
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Miami, Oklahoma	2022 it is! Who's up for then?

01-06-2005, 06:48 PM	#27
vex Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Miami, Oklahoma	Dola I'll almost be 40 by then. Quite scary to think about it.

01-06-2005, 07:16 PM	#30
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Certainly going to tryito make it. After being in Portugal for the European Championships last June, I would highly recommend it. A great time. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

07-31-2005, 10:46 PM	#31
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	The 6 month bump. Looking like things are falling into place for me to be able to go. I'll graduate right before the first game. Even if I cant actually go watch any games, just being there should be awesome __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

08-01-2005, 12:19 AM	#35
Galaxy Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005	Is Germany a good "tourist" country like its fellow European countries?

08-01-2005, 12:21 AM	#36
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	I was thinking, and hoping, to fly into Amsterdam __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

08-01-2005, 12:22 AM	#37
Galaxy Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005	Could always travel around Europe between games you wanted to watch. They got four-five day breaks in the opening stages between each game.

08-01-2005, 07:10 AM	#38
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	I am building a deck instead. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

08-01-2005, 08:17 AM	#39
MIJB#19 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Netherlands	Let's see what stadia the games are played in. I boycotted the U-21 World Cup in the Netherlands because they played all games outside of Holland, meaning they were all too far away from home to get back home by pulic transportation before the last train departs from Rotterdam to Maassluis. Hmmm, Gelsenkirchen and Koln/Cologne... That's not too far away for a two-day trip... __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail [RIP]

08-01-2005, 09:07 AM	#40
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Grumble Grumble Damn wedding to save for Grumble Grumble __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

08-01-2005, 11:40 AM	#41
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Temple City!	German Wedding JEebs! __________________ KKiTTLeS21: UCLA r0x d00d, #1

08-01-2005, 11:55 AM	#42
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Turns out I have a Bacon number of two for Franz Beckenbauer, which I never knew, and I was able to score seats to the opening match in Munich! __________________ Omne animal post coitum triste praeter gallum mulieremque.

08-01-2005, 04:34 PM	#45
MylesKnight College Benchwarmer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Neptune Beach, Florida	What kind of timetable are we looking at for getting the WC back in North America, whether it be in the States or Mexico (sorry Canada)? '14? '18? __________________ IT'S ALL ABOUT THE BLACK & GOLD!! Last edited by MylesKnight : 08-01-2005 at 04:35 PM.

08-01-2005, 07:23 PM	#46
Mike D "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	I'm moving to Germany next year around this time, so sadly, I will miss the WC action. But I did bump up my reporting date to August so I won't miss Oktoberfest '06....err....I mean so I'll get their before the start of my kids school year so they don't have to miss any school. Last edited by Mike D : 08-01-2005 at 07:24 PM.

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