Golden Wheels Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Looks like our member from the UK had a brilliant time today. Article with video. "Tailgating is absolutely fantastic," said Nick, 31, president of the UK Bills Backers, which is part of a worldwide network of Bills fans.The miserable game-time weather was no bother, they said. In fact, it was reminiscent of foggy London town. "It makes us feel at home," said John, 57. On Sunday they were dressed head to toe in Santa costumes complete with long, white beards. Nick was flying a homemade Union Jack modified to incorporate the Bills' charging buffalo logo. "This is hand-stitched by me," he said holding it proudly. "I broke two sewing machines making it. My wife and my mother are very annoyed." British Bills fans make annual trek to Orchard Park
cåblelady Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Glad I got to see you again! Nick. It was nice meeting your Dad, too.
LeviF Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 That flag is awesome +1 That thing is friggin' sweet.
rockpile Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 I really wanted to get to Buffalo today to see Nick and his father again. His father and I are the same age. "Babyrock" is a bit younger than Nick. We saw them about four years ago when the Bills were hosting Miami in the snow (Lot one Pole Six back then). This part is special: "Nick estimates there are about 300 Bills fans in the U.K. His interest in the NFL team was sparked when his dad took him to see the Bills play the Philadelphia Eagles in July 1991 in an exhibition then known as the "American Bowl." The Bills beat the Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London, 17-13." Nick once said in his bio, that he chose the Bills as his NFL team because his father liked the Eagles. You know how teenagers are, right? Anyway, Somehow I seem to have a lot of obscure Bills memorabilia, literally boxes of things. One item was a full page advertisement from USA Today (UK Edition) for the game at Wembley in 1991. I made it a point to meet Nick and I gave him the ad. He was pleased and surprised anyone HAD IT! I figured it was better in his hands than mine. I also joined the Bills Backers of UK around that time.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 I really wanted to get to Buffalo today to see Nick and his father again. His father and I are the same age. "Babyrock" is a bit younger than Nick. We saw them about four years ago when the Bills were hosting Miami in the snow (Lot one Pole Six back then). This part is special: "Nick estimates there are about 300 Bills fans in the U.K. His interest in the NFL team was sparked when his dad took him to see the Bills play the Philadelphia Eagles in July 1991 in an exhibition then known as the "American Bowl." The Bills beat the Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London, 17-13." Nick once said in his bio, that he chose the Bills as his NFL team because his father liked the Eagles. You know how teenagers are, right? Anyway, Somehow I seem to have a lot of obscure Bills memorabilia, literally boxes of things. One item was a full page advertisement from USA Today (UK Edition) for the game at Wembley in 1991. I made it a point to meet Nick and I gave him the ad. He was pleased and surprised anyone HAD IT! I figured it was better in his hands than mine. I also joined the Bills Backers of UK around that time. Awesome, Rockpile. Hope a lot of the gang got to see Nick and have a great day at the stadium.
outsidethebox Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 You look a little like santa Nick! J/K. Great story
ExWNYer Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Looks like our member from the UK had a brilliant time today. Article with video. British Bills fans make annual trek to Orchard Park That's a great flag, Nick! Glad the Bills could give you and your bunch a win. Very nice video piece, as well.
bowery4 Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Love the Bills pick up fans from everywhere and yeah that flag is very cool! congrats Saint Nick
nick in* england Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 This video is something my daughter should never see. The things you do with a hangover....................... Nice to see Lori, Harriet, Jay and Kenny today - and the guys at the Big Tree.
Dan Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 This video is something my daughter should never see. The things you do with a hangover....................... Nice to see Lori, Harriet, Jay and Kenny today - and the guys at the Big Tree. I'd say you represented very well! Love the flag! Well worth a few broken sewing machines.
billygoats Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 I saw the flag flying in 134, nice work. I'm glad they were able to win for you and your dad.
BillsRUs Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Man that flag is sweet....good on ya Nick!
The Dean Posted December 13, 2010 Posted December 13, 2010 Outstanding! Hope you had a great time, Nick.
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