A dream come true: visit a Kings game in Sacramento

[Dime Dropper]

Looks like this is all working out great for you GOD (was that acronym intentional? ). Hope you have a fantastic time, and make sure to take lots of pictures. I'm a fellow European (two of my best friends actually studied in Amsterdam recently) and hoping to make the trip for the season opener in the new arena.

 

[Mass]

I understand Douwe's excitement, it's the same for me. After 12 years, tonight I'll be at the Arena to see the Kings! I will also be able to see the next 2 games against Memphis and Phoenix. It's going to be a great night! BTW, i'll do my best to try to help with the indoor crowd noise world record!

 

[VF21]

I understand Douwe's excitement, it's the same for me. After 12 years, tonight I'll be at the Arena to see the Kings! I will also be able to see the next 2 games against Memphis and Phoenix. It's going to be a great night! BTW, i'll do my best to try to help with the indoor crowd noise world record!

You picked an INCREDIBLE time to see a Kings game in person. You will have the time of your life.

 

[Mass]

You picked an INCREDIBLE time to see a Kings game in person. You will have the time of your life.

I know, it will be great! The last game I saw was in 2001, game 4 against the Lakers. I remember the Arco Thunder, I hope to hear it again tonight!

 

[Capt. Factorial]

I know, it will be great! The last game I saw was in 2001, game 4 against the Lakers. I remember the Arco Thunder, I hope to hear it again tonight!

Tonight is the attempt to break the Guinness Book record for loudest stadium. I wouldn't worry about hearing the Arco Thunder - I'd worry about bringing earplugs.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

Looks like this is all working out great for you GOD (was that acronym intentional? ). Hope you have a fantastic time, and make sure to take lots of pictures. I'm a fellow European (two of my best friends actually studied in Amsterdam recently) and hoping to make the trip for the season opener in the new arena.

Thanks man! I will! Photography is one of my hobbies, so pictures will be taken. And well, the GOD acronym wasn't intentional at the time when I created my Xbox gamertag named GouweOuweDouwe(it rhymes!), which is GoodOldDouwe in Dutch. A friend of mine pointed it at though after some time.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

I understand Douwe's excitement, it's the same for me. After 12 years, tonight I'll be at the Arena to see the Kings! I will also be able to see the next 2 games against Memphis and Phoenix. It's going to be a great night! BTW, i'll do my best to try to help with the indoor crowd noise world record!

Enjoy!

 

[Tetsujin]

No! That game is against the Suns, so you can't wear orange! If you want to show Dutch pride have a custom jersey made up that says "van der Cousins", but don't wear orange to a Suns game!

A little late but the only way he could get away with wearing orange to a Kings-Suns game is if it's a KJ jersey.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

Well, there's no turning back now! See you in April!

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

The day has come! In about ten minutes the Amtrak will arrive in Sac! Can't wait to see the city and the game! Does anybody know a good place to eat near the NorCal Hostel (925 H Str)?

 

[LPKingsFan]

The day has come! In about ten minutes the Amtrak will arrive in Sac! Can't wait to see the city and the game! Does anybody know a good place to eat near the NorCal Hostel (925 H Str)?

What exactly are you looking for? There's a Cafe Bernardo on 10th and K that has a little bit of something for everyone, and is pretty casual.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

What exactly are you looking for? There's a Cafe Bernardo on 10th and K that has a little bit of something for everyone, and is pretty casual.

Argh, had no WiFi, ended up at a Thai place recommended by a guy from the hostel. Wasn't very good.

 

[theclash4u5]

Sacramento has hostels?

 

[VF21]

Looks like he made it to the game.

 

[VF21]

He's having fun with Twitter...

 

[King Baller]

Nice He is living the life!

 

[VF21]

Christine Gillespie ‏@vladefan21 2m
@DouwevVeen I'm sharing your pics on KF - love your jersey BTW. Have fun!!!

Douwe van Veen ‏@DouwevVeen 44s
@vladefan21 Whoa, thanks! Having a blast right here!

 

[VF21]

To quote Douwe: "Look who we have here."

 

[flamecrow]

WELCOME TO SACRAMENTO!@!!!!! excited for you sir!

 

[VF21]

Douwe says: With GM Pete D'Allesandro. Cool guy!

 

[Bosnian Diehard]

Hope to see a report soon!

 

[Sluggah]

wow! VIP treatment.

 

[GoodOldDouwe]

He's having fun with Twitter...

Hehe well, the two ladies beside me were too busy talking about hair and shoes, so I turned to Twitter instead.

Despite the loss it was a great, GREAT night. Started off by meeting Mr. and Mrs. Sign Lady. Niko asked me to come over before the game and so I did. Both are very sweet and welcomed me to the Kings family. Next up were Grant and Jerry, I know there arent much fans here on KF, but I've grown fond of them over the years. Sat beside them for a while and spoke to Grant, who was less ginger than I expected btw., for a couple of minutes. While I was walking back to my seat, a fan approached me and asked if I was 'him'. He heard Grant talk about me on the radio and came up to me and asked if I was 'that fan from The Netherlands'. Spoke with him for a brief moment, as he welcomed me to Sac. After that I saw Pete signing some stuff near me (my seat was at the bottom of 101, so near the court), and I walked up to him and we started talking. Pete is an awesome guy! He seemed genuinely interested in my story and asked some stuff aswell.

Again, I had a blast despite the loss. The people here in Sacramento have been very, very nice to me. Sac is a beautiful city and I hope to be back here in 2016, if my bank account allows it.

Oh yeah, before I forget, shoutout to Cindy from the Kings Team Store, she was far too kind yesterday. Gave me all this free stuff and made me feel very welcome.

Man, I'm still hyped.

 

[Glenn]

I wonder how many people from Sacto know what you mean by "ginger."