ExWNYer Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Ray you dirty dog! Give our condolences to Drayton… Seriously though, besides the fact that the vast majority of respondents in this thread are "Buffalo ex-pats" or even people who had "the curse" passed down from family, another interesting feature is that there are a lot of lurkers weighing in… people who rarely post. Anyways, these threads (where to eat in WNY, what to do in WNY, Best Bills game experience) tend to be the most interesting because among other reasons, you learn a little something about the people you see post here. Dirty dog, Bob? Moi? I agree with your take on this thread. It's very interesting that a lot of "lurkers" are chiming in on this...a lot of names I've either never seen or haven't seen in quite a while. That coupled with the fact that you learn many fascinating tidbits about fellow Bills fans has me loving this thread. These are always my favorite types of off season conversations. Kudos to the OP! Curious...fellow fredonia grad...lived in richmond for 18 years...knew several richmond area fredonia grads...any of them in the mid to upper 40 year old range? That would be all concerned, Pooj. The one who went to Fredonia for the first two years (from North Collins) is the same age as me, 48. The other girl is from Olean and is a couple of years younger (45 or 46). Haven't seen the former since '86, the latter since '93. Basically, a lifetime ago. BTW, I have two other Fredonia connections. My dad went there for a semester in 1960 before joining the Air Force. My aunt in Jamestown (his sister) graduated from there in the '60s. I used to attend training camp there every chance I got. My grandmother lived just up the road in Dunkirk on the corner of W. 7th Street & Brigham Road.
folz Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Representing for Brooklyn, New York! Originally from Rochester. Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. born and raised in rochester, new york. go bills! Brooklyn, NY. From St. Thomas, USVI; aunt and uncle are from Kenmore and passed on the gift/curse of this region's squad. Howdy Neighbors! I'm in Carroll Gardens. The Netherlands Where in the Netherlands do you live? I spent a summer in Well (and Venlo) and traveled around the country quite a bit. Spent part of another summer near Eindhoven. Been back two other times. Was there during the 2004 European Championship. Very Exciting! Love the Netherlands!
Haplo848 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Penn state, main campus in state college Edited May 10, 2012 by Haplo848
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 There's nowhere I'd rather be than right here, right now! Via, among some other places, Mortons Corners.
Shamrock Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Living in a van, parked next to Smokes Creek behind Ralph Wilson Stadium, Orchard Park, New York, USA. & Buddy has a little house there too!
jimmy10 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 TKE Fraternity which is where the Doubles nickname came from and the 78 is in honor of Bruce Smith. Always nice to meet a frater in the bond. (SUNY Geneseo- Sigma Tau #113)
altleg Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 currently ... Dallas <--- Washington DC <--- Boston <--- Chicago <--- Philadelphia <--- Boston <--- Dallas <--- Kansas City <--- Chicago <--- Williamsville <--- Buffalo (east side - Broadway/Bailey) been flying in for Bills games from all those locales
xsoldier54 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) Grew up in Hornell, joined the Army and lived in Washington State, Germany (twice), Oklahoma (twice), back to western NY as a Recruiter, Alaska, New Mexico. Now living in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and this is the last stop for me. Came down to Orchard Park for the Eagles game last year and will return on occasion to catch a game live. Bills fan since they came into the AFL. My sister went to Buff State and brought me home a team poster that first year. I was hooked. Edited May 10, 2012 by xsoldier54
kickedface Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 born in kenmore, grew up in rochester, currently in brooklyn
Zackry00 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Ok, so it looks like I need to invite Zackry00, BillsFanNC, Water Buffalo, and jimmyo to my pad for a game... Edit: and Damian. I'm in.
mousetrap08 Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Born in Schwabisch Hall Germany in 1965 but moved to the U.S. in in 1970 when my parents moved here.I now live in northern Steuben county but mostly grew up in closely Livingston county of New York state.
Colorado Mike Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Born in Buffalo. Raised in Williamsville (Williamsville North HS '78). Graduated UB '82. Moved away after UB, four years in Redskins territory, thirteen in Cowboys territory and now twelve in Broncos territory. Despite living in these other places where/while Super Bowls and Stanley Cups were being won, will always live and die the Bills (and Sabres).
chaccof Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Surprising to me all the connections to Fredonia State here. All of you must have at some point encountered my brother, he's held the chemistry chair there for 25 years. If by connections you mean failing the class, then that would be a yes....
Damian Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Ok, so it looks like I need to invite Zackry00, BillsFanNC, Water Buffalo, and jimmyo to my pad for a game... Edit: and Damian. Count me in!
Maybe Someday Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Fort Mill, SC (Just south of Charlotte, NC) Born and raised in Hamburg – Graduated from Frontier, class of 1996 and then SUNY Brockport, class of 2000
Chef Jim Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Will you name a bridge over Tonawanda Creek for me? The Tonawanda flooded our back yard every spring.
Chef Jim Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 BTW my dad owned a restaurant in Attica. He moved to Ellicottville many years ago. He was riding up the ski lift at Holiday Valley with some people and asked where he was from. He said "right here in Ellicottville but I spent 35 years in Attica." He said you should have seen the look on their faces when he said that. Chef Jim: Alexander is on Rt 20 by Darien Lake Close but no winner.
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