Canadian Bills Fan Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks again for everything Chevy! You are truly one of the good ones! CBF
YoloinOhio Posted February 9, 2015 Author Posted February 9, 2015 Had an amazing day Saturday finally getting to meet with Darryl Talley. Thanks to Buffalo Auto Show organizer, Paul Stasiak, Darryl and I met in Paul's suite at the Hyatt then got to sit down to lunch together and talk about the fund and what the outpouring of love meant to him. He told me that he and his wife and daughters were just blown away by the donations and the amazing words of encouragement that were sent their way. He said that he loves Buffalo and the people of WNY. He especially asked me to thank the people at TSW after I told him that it was you, above all others, that supported the fund and propelled it forward. Paul was kind enough to allow me to bring the teens from Lexi's Place (a group that I co-formed that helps bullied and suicidal teens find ways to cope) along for the day. The kids spent some time on the show floor dressed as super heroes. They also got to meet and talk with Darryl, who signed some items especially for them. One of the kids, that we call Boo Boo, even compared Spider Man tattoos with Darryl. Btw, Darryl told me that he got the tattoo on Thurman's insistence after he was repeatedly fined for wearing the Spiderman threads under his uniform. This is a pic of the kids with Darryl, that's me merging out of Boo Boo's head. Couple of other points of interest: Darryl likes the Rex Ryan hire and can't wait to see the defense this year. He is against a domed stadium - fully believes that his teams had a huge advantage due to the elements. Also said that their side of the field was superior because the sun would melt the snow on the other side then it would refreeze causing poor footing. Oh, for you foodies out there, Darryl's lunch order consisted of calamari, chicken wings and a lemonade (though he wanted a diet Mt. Dew). It was a great day and as Darryl said, "Thank God we're all on the right side of the grass." awesome!! How did DT's health look to you? In a good place?
Fadingpain Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks Chevy for the nice update and photo. Keep doing what you are doing brother! I'd love to hear your take on Daryl's health as well, especially mentally, if you don't mind sharing those thoughts in a public forum.
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 awesome!! How did DT's health look to you? In a good place? Mentally, I think he's doing much better than he was back in November. Physically, he looks like he could still strap it on and play today, but he's very arthritic. He has trouble standing or sitting for too long. He said people always tell him how good he looks and he says, "Try walking around in this old body for an hour then tell me how it feels."
ChevyVanMiller Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Here's the pic of Darryl and I just before we sat down to talk.
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