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And I was the one with the red hair. Dyed my hair red 2 days before the Jets game...we won...so I decided to leave it red as long as we keep winning.

Just got back last night. The downtown area of Charlotte was very pretty and coming from Dallas it was a real treat to see the fall colors. Great location for an away game because everything was within walking distance (parties, tailgate, hotel and stadium). I'm so glad we chose this location - weather cooperated and the turnout was overwhelming. The hotel was a good choice for us and we managed to almost fill it with all Bills Fans. Our Bills pep rally at the Town Tavern was awesome - the manager took a guess at about 400-500 Bills fans coming in and out through the night. Unlike the party bar we used in Arizona, these guys listened to our projection and really stocked up on the Canadian beer. They also put a lot of outside signs up which caught all the fans wandering around who didn't know about the party plans ahead of time. They had great music and played the shout song about every 30 mins. That got the crowd jumping. The Charlotte Bills Backers also put on a wing and beef on Weck buffet and get together out at their Bills bar in Matthews. Pinto Kenny, Scotty and I went with some others out there for a while and met with some of the local Backers. Very good wings and fish fry. I can recommend this if you're ever visiting Charlotte during football season. There was another pre-game party at a place called Tavern on the Tracks - but I don't know who organized it (or attended) The Sunday tailgate in Lot 309 was amazing. I'm so grateful for the internet to get the "word" out to so many visiting fans. We had some local fans who helped out so much by bringing some grills and tables (thanks Woody) and also some friends who had a two-man band to entertain us. Of course Pinto Kenny brought the infamous "Bowling Ball" and that nasty tasting Liquor and Scotty spend most of the day cooking up some amazing Sahlen's. It was also Lori's birthday, so cake was our official dessert that day (and night). I found the Panther fans to be very polite and frankly a little "vanilla". The only excitement I could hear walking down to (and into) the stadium was the thousands of Bills fans chanting Let's Go Buffalo. They sounded like European soccer fans!!! I had taken a friend of mine (Cowgirls Fan) for the weekend because she had wanted to see first hand what it was like to go to a Bills game - I think she was quite surprised and impressed by our loyalty and excitement for our team. Inside the stadium - we were up in the 500s but had a great view of the field (except for so many people always walking by). Once again - I found the fans to be quiet and respectful - but tended to be the kind of fans who come late and leave early. We definitely made ourselves heard. I would project at least 10 thousands Bills Fans there. Awesome turnout. One thing I didn't notice? Any fights in the stadium or on the way out. Quite different from the Ralph. Are we turning into bad fans? Our defense...B. Offense...D. Cudos to Marshawn and Lee for the TDs. Wish I had some money left to get to one more "away" game this season.

4 PM for any games that I'm attending. I don't have to get up at the crack of dawn and and still have lots of time to tailgate If it's a game I watch on TV then I prefer the 1 O'clock start. It's hard to get a good seat at the sports bar unless we have the early game.

Biggest Bills tailgate going on at parking lot 309 - address is 309 W. Trade St. We're starting set up at 10am. Live band, burgers, Sahlens Dogs, community grills etc. Pinto Kenny will have the usual burgers and beer - and taking donations. The bowling ball will be there in all its glory. My son and his 2 friends are seeking 3 game tix.

Could be the meds she has to take. You guys are way too judgemental.

Saturday at the new Town Tavern downtown. Sunday at Parking Lot 309 is the big Pinto Kenny/Bills Backers tailgate. Check out the threads under the Tailgating section on this board.

I wish everyone would take a closer look at the Hammer (2nd back-up). I think he has untapped potential. Kinda' like the "feeling" I had when I first saw Jabari Greer in training camp.

We're gonna' beat the Panthers. I know this because I'm gonna' wear my lucky Bills bracelet to the game.

Agreed.

So we signed T.O. as a decoy?

I think we've already seen that result.

Shame on you. How could you have a family member so badly trained??

Not quite the way I would communicate the message - but I agree. You need to calmly explain that they don't live with their parents any more.

Haven't missed watching, listening or attending a game since I first moved to Buffalo in October 1987.

PW

Good post Rich. And so glad you both enjoyed your anniversary cruise!

The Cowgirls lost!

So he was obtaining the donations the old fashioned way? And the "victims" were complaining? I wonder if they had complained if they'd been paid.

We've had an explanation for the confusion. Paninis is still the official Bills Backers Bar, but at the beginning of the season, they had some equipment problems and couldn't show the games. Those issues are now fixed and the group is back at Paninis. Check the Bills Backers locator map at bb.com.

Matt lost his good Bills beer coozie. Did you find it?

(thanks for a little humor in this boring thread) Can you believe that guy said my Avatar looked like a mug shot? Oh the disrespect.

The rivalry will never be over

Careful now....the last person who picked on Aussie was hung, drawn and quartered on this board. And my avatar looks quite good - thank you!

That really sux. But they didn't break in at night and attack your wife and son - that's a blessing.

They could have done a better job with the photos. Most of them look like like mug shots.