Thanks to all of you for the info. I was an invitee of the Cardinals, standing in for a buddy with a suite. Incredibly good time, and as we all know, great game. Not as exciting as this Sundays, but great game just the same.
We had several events planned for us, so free time wasn't that plentiful. Here's a brief recap:
-We did get to enjoy a nice meal at Dan Dierdorf and Jim Hart's place. Yes, it is pricey.
-A private tour of the AB brewery was awsome. The place is like a museum. The sheer size just amazes you.
-I couldn't ride in the arch. Those 'Woody Allen futuristic pods' aren't made for guys like me.
-Bars down by the ball park don't get hopping until about 11:00, but St. Louis does have some nice scenery.
-If you go to a real dive (I can't remember the name), somewhere downtown (not sure where I was), eat cheeseburgers (they could have been the best I've eaten....but I really don't remember tasting them), and have a 70 year old bartender named Athena (the crazy Greek) do shots of Jager with you then give you and a buddy a ride back to the hotel (running every freakin' stop light), then you were at the same place I was.
-Soulard. Go there. Experience it. If you like Blues, this is your place. About 40 venues in a 9 block area. But stay out of Clementine's, guys are pinching guy butt in that place....if you know what I'm sayin'.
-And yes, there is a White Castle on the way back to the Hilton from Soulard.
-Larry Wilson is the coolest old guy I've met. You ought to see the mits on that guy. Bring your best grip or he'll hurt you.
-Mark Grace is a sissy and can't drink beer. (Just kidding Grace, he was great to talk sports with).
Thanks again for all the advice. It's a fun place to visit, but no way would I want to live there. The Cards have some fantastic people working for them. Very impressive group.
