Welcome to the 2011 SVU Annual Conference Blog

Come join us at the 2011 SVU Annual Conference, held in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) at the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). The SVU Annual Conference and the VAM brings vascular technologists/sonographers, vascular physicians, and vascular lab directors to one exhibit hall to experience new technologies, learn the latest scientific research, and network with other vascular ultrasound professionals.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Wrigley Field


WRIGLEY FIELD

If you're going to come to Chicago, then you absolutely HAVE to attend a Cubs Game!!! Your trip wouldn't be complete if you didn't. I bleed Cubby blue and so should you!! Visit the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, the pinnacle of Major League Ballparks. Nothing beats sitting under the sun and drinking a beer while enjoying one of baseball's most storied franchises. Wrigley Field is now in its 97th year of operation. Being built in 1914, it now ranks 2nd only behind Boston's Fenway Park (1908) as the oldest operating stadiums in the U.S.

Want to see whats going on outside Wrigleyville right now? Click on the link below to see a live HD stream outside the stadium!!

The best place to sit and enjoy yourself for a game is by far the Bud Light Bleachers!! The view is great and the atmosphere is amazing!!!

Deciding what to eat at game can be very difficult. If you want get what you paid for then you have to buy the 'Nachos in a Helmet'. For $15 its worth it and takes up to 3 people to eat it. Well, it only took Manny and I 10 minutes to devour it.


While sitting in the bleachers keep an eye on the scoreboard. Every time there is a hit or run scored look up and you'll see a guy changing the numbers manually. During the game he'll usually poke his head out to get a view of the action!!

Wrigley also has the hardest outfield wall in the Majors!! Literally. Behind that beautiful green colored Ivy are rock solid bricks, so don't mistaken it for a soft cushion wall!! Also, this chain link fence on top of the wall is unique as it is the only of its kind. If the ball falls in there, its a home run!!

On your way out don't forget to stop and visit the Harry Caray statue located outside the Bud Light Bleachers. Check this guy out who's sporting Harry Caray's famous glasses!!


Remember what happened on August 8, 1988? I was only 3 years old. On 8/8/88, the first night game took place at Wrigley Field!!! Unfortunately, it was the last Major League stadium to have lights installed and have a night game. Hey, better late than never!!!!

Luckily for us the Cubs have plenty of home games while you will be in Chicago for the SVU Conference. Check out cubs.com for tickets and timings.

Any questions feel free to ask.

Thanks.

-Mannan
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