30dive Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 SO here I am wondering about my commitment to my beloved Buffalo Bills? I know that I am no greater a fan than the rest of you, and many people travel farther than I do and spend more money on our Buffalo Bills. But this last decade of rebuilding and rebuilding has gotten very old. My questions are many but I can wrap all of my questions up with one word….Why? WHY do I travel 440 roundtrip miles 10 times a year (8 this year) to see my Bills? Why do I spend the money I do for my four season tickets? Why do I spend money on local hotels, bars, restaurants and other forms of entertainment over long weekends in the Buffalo area? Why do I purchase Bills gear for myself and my family, to the tune of over $500.00 this alone? Why do I spend even more money on concessions, tailgating food, drink and parking? My WHY list can go on and on, and I am sure many of you could add so much more, but I just can’t give up on my Bills can I? Understand that I am that dad that had to talk to my kids’ principle because I refused to let them go school on Pittsburgh Steelers colors day unless they could wear their Bills gear, she let them. I couldn’t live with the thought of the Bills leaving Buffalo because the fans left first, and I was part of that defection can I? How do I explain to my kids that daddy is no longer a fan of the team in which he screamed at the TV, spent the weekends and the money that our family has on our Buffalo Bills; That the trips to training camp in Rochester were just something fun to do, that it had nothing to do with my loyalty to my team; Can I honestly explain dropping my allegiance of the Bills to my kids? So once again I will wait for the Bills to make magic in the off season, new coach, new players and new promises for the playoffs. But 2009 will bring with it just a bit more cynicism; I’ll probably offer a few games up for sale on Stub Hub, I’ll pass on training camp and most likely will assess my real need for a new Bills jersey or hat; I will probably make it a roundtrip on Sunday as opposed to spending even more money in town over long weekends. Yes 2009 will be different, but I’ll still be a Bills fan, albeit with one leg hanging off the wagon. I am still a Bills fan! And hey the kids will be out of the house in seven years, if the Bills are still making their empty promises, I might then be able to walk away and take up a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 The bigger question is Why in this economy do we spend money on a losing product? Take your kids to Disney instead. At least it doesn't snow there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 SO here I am wondering about my commitment to my beloved Buffalo Bills? I know that I am no greater a fan than the rest of you, and many people travel farther than I do and spend more money on our Buffalo Bills. But this last decade of rebuilding and rebuilding has gotten very old. My questions are many but I can wrap all of my questions up with one word….Why? WHY do I travel 440 roundtrip miles 10 times a year (8 this year) to see my Bills? Why do I spend the money I do for my four season tickets? Why do I spend money on local hotels, bars, restaurants and other forms of entertainment over long weekends in the Buffalo area? Why do I purchase Bills gear for myself and my family, to the tune of over $500.00 this alone? Why do I spend even more money on concessions, tailgating food, drink and parking? My WHY list can go on and on, and I am sure many of you could add so much more, but I just can’t give up on my Bills can I? Understand that I am that dad that had to talk to my kids’ principle because I refused to let them go school on Pittsburgh Steelers colors day unless they could wear their Bills gear, she let them. I couldn’t live with the thought of the Bills leaving Buffalo because the fans left first, and I was part of that defection can I? How do I explain to my kids that daddy is no longer a fan of the team in which he screamed at the TV, spent the weekends and the money that our family has on our Buffalo Bills; That the trips to training camp in Rochester were just something fun to do, that it had nothing to do with my loyalty to my team; Can I honestly explain dropping my allegiance of the Bills to my kids? So once again I will wait for the Bills to make magic in the off season, new coach, new players and new promises for the playoffs. But 2009 will bring with it just a bit more cynicism; I’ll probably offer a few games up for sale on Stub Hub, I’ll pass on training camp and most likely will assess my real need for a new Bills jersey or hat; I will probably make it a roundtrip on Sunday as opposed to spending even more money in town over long weekends. Yes 2009 will be different, but I’ll still be a Bills fan, albeit with one leg hanging off the wagon. I am still a Bills fan! And hey the kids will be out of the house in seven years, if the Bills are still making their empty promises, I might then be able to walk away and take up a hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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