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SF Opera’s Opening Night Standing Room Line 2008-2009

This morning I got to the standing room line in front of the War Memorial Opera House at 5:15am and I was still second in line. Bested yet again by Deidra of the Opera Standees Association. The next person arrived at 7:30am, but by the time the box office opened there were about 15 people in line. Next year I will try sleeping in more.

As I waited I wrote emails to friends in the Netherlands and Germany. One of them suggested that my phone should "use the slightly obsolete irregular past participle from of senden, i.e. gesandt" when sending emails. The other one suggested I should be ashamed about my place in line and that "all of [my] opera blog fans are disappointed!"

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8 responses to “SF Opera’s Opening Night Standing Room Line 2008-2009”

  1. sfmike Avatar
    sfmike

    I went to the box office at 2:00 PM, after sleeping in and playing doubles tennis with seniors all morning in the Presidio, and my numbers are 38 and 39. So yes, you really can get a few more hours of beauty sleep. See you tonight.

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  2. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    If I get a higher number than 5 the opera staff teases me mercilessly. See you soon.

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  3. Dodaro Avatar
    Dodaro

    5:15am!?! This is far beyond cootish behavior.
    I am at once deeply disappointed, awed, and infuriated.
    The only response I can muster is “Beluga”.

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  4. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    I just couldn’t sleep, too excited about the opera. Next year I’m going to try to be more calm.

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  5. bean Avatar
    bean

    I agree with that last comment. I too am very disappointed in you.

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  6. bean Avatar
    bean

    I agree with that last comment. I too am disappointed.

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  7. The Opera Tattler Avatar
    The Opera Tattler

    Well, you are the one who said it.

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  8. bean Avatar
    bean

    Three times, it seems. sigh

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