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Fun topic. However, I think setting the amount at $500 is similar to setting the over/under for a Bills Lions game at 11. That, of course, begs the question of me. What amount would I propose as a difficult choice? My answer is $12 grand. Not because I’m fancy or rich, but because I have dozens of deep personal relationships with friends and family, in Buffalo and elsewhere, where Bills fandom is one of the most powerful mutual bonds. A Super Bowl win would bring months of joy and years of satisfaction.

I believe the Josh Allen and O-line led offense of the Buffalo Bills contributes more to the success of James Cook than James Cook contributes to the success of Josh Allen and O-line of the Buffalo Bills. $11 million; you’re lucky for that; get your a$$ here and play football. He thinks differently? Leave in February and best of luck to you.

When I saw “Diggs’ Drama” I thought this thread would be about the insightful posters who called for the cancer to be released or traded after the 2023 season and the snarky posters rolling their eyes and saying it was unwise or cap impossible.

There’s something to your thought. On an island where they believed they’d be rescued, neither Mary Ann nor Ginger made any headway with Thurston. In short, I think Mrs. Howell must’ve had skills. Same thing with Brady Bunch and Alice. Sam the Butcher personally delivered the meat to the Brady home and hung out with Alice. I think she was a magician in the sheets.

Channel 29! Makes my morning. And Mary Ann, without hesitation.

Hear, hear! Amen. Well said, brother. I am grateful.

I’ll admit to becoming a Bills fan during the Jack Kemp era in War Memorial Stadium.

I can’t read Shaw’s post without thinking of the Hickory Huskers when Jimmy Chitwood says “I’ll play, but Coach Dale stays.”

Went to a Bills Tampa game in September years ago. I know what hell is like.

Thruway Exit 56, Blasdell.

I bought five this morning on StubHub. I’ve used that method for a few years. It’s not the cheapest, but “fees” are down since last year. Section 116, row 31. These are nice seats on the Bills’ side. My wife and daughter drive with me from Tampa. My sister and brother in law fly down from Buffalo. I think Slippery Rubber Mats had good suggestions. You might find less expensive seats than StubHub offers with the group outings. All that said, the NFL has made re-sales very difficult with their relationship with re-sellers. Everything’s digital and transferring seats is a challenge without StubHub or Ticketmaster. Perhaps others will know more. Interesting aside - why would the NFL partner with re-sellers when good old fashioned paper tickets worked for decades? Data - StubHub and Ticketmaster share all with the NFL. Because I have StubHub with an account that includes my home address, the NFL knows how much I spend to travel, lodge and eat in away markets for the Bills. I was asked by StubHub “which team will you be cheering for?” at purchase. My family stays in Lauderdale at the Marriott Harbor Beach. Lauderdale is the epicenter of Bills activity for the two or three days leading up to the game. The hotel actually “circles” the date when the schedule is announced. They know what’s coming and are very, very, accommodating to Bills fans. We’ve stayed in South Beach, also. South Beach is a great vacation area and has uncountable restaurant and entertainment options. Do you want to visit Miami (South Beach) or join an invasion (Lauderdale)? We’ve switched from South Beach to the invasion headquarters. My sister will tell you the plane ride is all in Bills Mafia - the flight attendants know it’s coming. There will be a pre game thread later in the season. There are few things more gratifying than wearing Bills gear in Miami during the Josh Allen era. We don’t even get harassed or hassled. The fan base is absolutely defeated. Lastly, best wishes with your son. Perhaps he’ll grow out of it!

Looks like my No Huddle crowd eruption memory is wrong.

Said another way … “I know I create confusion in a community where many people spend time reading here and listening to a podcast. However, I’m unconcerned about that because I’m butt hurt about some perceived slight from years ago that’s important to me, and no one else. The confusion will arise from time to time among people investing time and energy here. That matters not to me. In my universe this is clever and self gratifying. The rest be damned.”

I’m an old man. My memory often needs correcting. Have at it. BIlls v Colts, first regular season game of 1990. Highly regarded QB Jeff George makes his regular season debut. He’s sacked 3 times and harassed all day. The Bills win by two touchdowns. Now, my memory. The No Huddle Offense, used to great effectiveness the season before when the Bills trailed late, emerges as the primary offense. When the Bills first take the field, Kelly is not under center and Rich Stadium erupts in cheers. There’d been speculation all off season. The rest is history. I attended.

I am awarding “I have hop for the season” the Typo of the Day Award.