TC in St. Louis Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I booked a ticket for a return to WNY to visit friends and family, to culminate with a Bills game. On Saturday I changed my flight to come home early. I could not take the thought of going thru all that effort to get to the game, park, drink, watch the team, and leave for the airport. Turns out I was right. I am a lifelong fan, but the truth is, I did not find it within me to go to that game on a perfect day, despite not being at the Ralph for at least 7 years.
cvanvol Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 its too bad you couldnt take the thoght of posting this, we dont care, if you dont wanna go to the ralph and see a game why even come to the board
High Mark Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 I feel you man. I am in Roch and always used to buy tickets to the blackedout games. Not anymore, screw it. Ill try and watch a feed on the internet but F going to the games. Not worth it with this joke of a Organization.
Meathead Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 when a team is like this you dont go to the games for wins believe it or not theres an element of growth to being able to have fun at games where they get creamed i already went thru it, twice, at least. now its your turn
Beebe's Kid Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 That's too bad...conditions were ideal, and it was a lot of fun, at first, after that it was just being part of the process. Enjoying the day, and wondering what we have to build on, etc. Oh, I mean, they ruined my life, I thought they would be undefeated this year!!! Trent was there just mocking us from the other sideline...Why, God?? Why????????
TC in St. Louis Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 My son had a baseball game at 5 p.m. central, and I thought I would enjoy that game more. You guys have a lot of nerve to criticize me for telling the truth. I sat there with the phone in hand ready to change my flight, struggling with the idea of coming all the way to WNY and not going to see the team. But then I thought about just how far the Bills have sunk. Even worse than ever. And it made me decide I would rather watch a bunch of 8 year olds kick around a baseball. I did have fun with my kid.
Chef Jim Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 What is wrong with you? There was drinking involved.
Lv-Bills Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 My son had a baseball game at 5 p.m. central, and I thought I would enjoy that game more. You guys have a lot of nerve to criticize me for telling the truth. I sat there with the phone in hand ready to change my flight, struggling with the idea of coming all the way to WNY and not going to see the team. But then I thought about just how far the Bills have sunk. Even worse than ever. And it made me decide I would rather watch a bunch of 8 year olds kick around a baseball. I did have fun with my kid. Ummmmm, I didn't go either. And didnt miss it. I watched it. However, I'm not wasting even more money seeing that I have season tickets in VA. It's no fun to go up there anymore and look forward to the drek that's on the field. I don't even blame the players anymore. It's not their fault the front office is inept. The two season ticket holders next to me of 17 years, from the Philly area, didn't go either. Nor did the two in front of us from Depew. I wouldn't skip the game if I lived there, but yeah, people are already doing that too. I would dreaded yet another meaningless drive home this past Sunday. Of course I'm also not a drunk, so while I missed our pregame tailgate, I'm not one who is approaching middle age and still drinking like I'm in college. There's just zero value in Bills tickets at the moment.
sir andrew Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 I went. Throughly enjoyed myself yelling and rooting for the team. Great way to get together with others, eat too much drink. Even though they lost I'm going back. This is what being a fan is all about. You take the good with the bad. And when they suck, like they do now, you find ways to enjoy it. It was gorgeous on Sunday wasn't it?
TC in St. Louis Posted October 13, 2010 Author Posted October 13, 2010 I went. Throughly enjoyed myself yelling and rooting for the team. Great way to get together with others, eat too much drink. Even though they lost I'm going back. This is what being a fan is all about. You take the good with the bad. And when they suck, like they do now, you find ways to enjoy it. It was gorgeous on Sunday wasn't it? Yeah, it was beautiful. I went to Letchworth on Friday and spent some time fishing too. I went home mainly to watch my kid play ball. I am a supporter of the team....here's an example: In 1985 I drove from Milwaukee to Chicago by myself to watch the Bills play preseason against the Bears. QB for the Bills? Matheson. I've lived through some bad times, but this seems so pathetic....you guys know what's happening.
DarthICE Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Honestly even if I lived next door to the stadium I wouldn't go. No way in hell does Ralph get one more direct dime from me.
Hammered a Lot Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 Honestly even if I lived next door to the stadium I wouldn't go. No way in hell does Ralph get one more direct dime from me. I live two doors from the stadium and I went. He already got my direct dimes.
plenzmd1 Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 TC, your option not to go to the game, but I for one thoink you were nuts. Understand wanting to see your kids game and all, but sounds like you not in Buffalo all that much. As a matter of fact, I was not planning on going to any games in Buffalo this year, my two games were the Patriots game in Boston and the Ravens game. But that crowd the other day in a weird way made me nostalgic for some of the games in the 70's and 80's with 20,000-40,000 people there. Yep, the Bills sucked, but the game experience itself was actually enhanced in some ways.Easier traffic, easier lines at the head and the beer stand etc, and the bonus was when they won, it was a PARTY afterword in the lot, as the expecation was not a win. Fun Fun times.Ahh, bring back memories of my youth Now, i am going to look for ways to get back up there for a game So LV, know you are pretty much done with them this year, but i am more than willing to take the ride you some weekend if you decide to head back up. Let me know.
gggbills Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 I went. Throughly enjoyed myself yelling and rooting for the team. Great way to get together with others, eat too much drink. Even though they lost I'm going back. This is what being a fan is all about. You take the good with the bad. And when they suck, like they do now, you find ways to enjoy it. It was gorgeous on Sunday wasn't it? I live in So. Cal and I have been to the first 3 home games. But I do not think I will be coming out for another one this season. I do have fun, but it is a long flight back when the Bills play like crap.
BillsFanInLV Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 When I was younger, there was a gal that liked me but I didnt like her. She wasn't pretty enough. She went on to become Ms. Teen Florida and became very successful. She now owns her own business and is heavily involved in the fashion industry. She rubs elbows with Paris Hilton, Tony Braxton and numerous major Fashion icons. Aside from being a 'facebook' friend, she has given me the cold shoulder. Even worse, she is now an incredibly good looking and classy gal now. I still go to a Bills game when I'm in town and I still religiously follow the team. This week I shut off the game and went to the other room, only to quickly turn on the game again and watch the final minutes. It was my best attempt at showing my disgust with the team....but I failed miserably. I'll also be there when the Bills win the SuperBowl and are returned to the glorious team we once were. It will be that much better. In December, I'll take my two year old son to his first of many games to come. Just my two cents.
Peter Griffin Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 If you keep going to the games.......maybe someday you can tell your grandkids you witnessed Aaron Maybin's first career NFL sack.
Fan in San Diego Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) I live in So. Cal and I have been to the first 3 home games. But I do not think I will be coming out for another one this season. I do have fun, but it is a long flight back when the Bills play like crap. What part of So. Cal ? You can go to the PB Alehouse to watch games in Pacific Beach. Edited October 13, 2010 by Fan in San Diego
gggbills Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 What part of So. Cal ? You can go to the PB Alehouse to watch games in Pacific Beach. I live in the city of Orange. I have been down to SD when the Bills play the Bolts. I partied at a Bills Backer Bar down there, I thought it was in Pacific Beach but I don't remember it being called Alehouse
plenzmd1 Posted October 13, 2010 Posted October 13, 2010 In December, I'll take my two year old son to his first of many games to come. Just my two cents. As much as I love the Bills, i would realy, REALLY, rethink this, unless you okay leaving after the first 10 minutes of the game.
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