JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBillsWillRiseAgain Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Sounds perfectly reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thats cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You're a horrible human being, but not for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? I think that is a totally reasonable if not prudent thought process. No shame in that whatsoever. But yes, you are a horrible human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, Ed's a horrible human being. You're just nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, Ed's a horrible human being. You're just nuts. If you ask me, Ed's wife and Sage's wife are the horrible human beings for no longer allowing their husbands to post here and for commandeering their respective family's pants. As for the OP, making the playoffs is one thing, but a home game? Would you rather watch on a television at home with screaming kids running around or on a television in Vegas with scantily clad women running around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If the Bills make the playoffs and you do not gomafte all the games you've been to that would be sad. Ya gotta go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danh920 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) I've already informed my wife that if she wants to make plans for a sunday next fall, it would have to be halloween weekend Catch an early flight, 1st game isnt until 1 or 1:30pst, bypass the check in and proceed directly to the sports book Edited November 7, 2014 by danh920 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? you're an idiot. The chances of the Bills playing a home game are ..... what he said If you ask me, Ed's wife and Sage's wife are the horrible human beings for no longer allowing their husbands to post here and for commandeering their respective family's pants. As for the OP, making the playoffs is one thing, but a home game? Would you rather watch on a television at home with screaming kids running around or on a television in Vegas with scantily clad women running around? Edited November 7, 2014 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiew Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I do the same thing. Plan my whole life around the season and possibility of the post season. Other than Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, I never commit to anything with $$ involved other than flights and tickets for Bills games. So no, you're not a horrible human being..you're just a good Bills fan. Now, your wife on the other hand? Perhaps you need to train her better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Vegas is an excellent place to watch football. You can't lose here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 No, Ed's a horrible human being. You're just nuts. With Jay's game day kilt/skirt that is plain to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? go if we are in the playoffs on Jan 10th, it won't be a home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes. I didn't read past the the Thread title and figure I have a 50/50 chance. I am also a glass half empty kinda guy when it comes to the human condition. What did I win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BELLABEANER Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Actually I think its pretty rude of your wife for failing to consider that the Bills might be in the playoffs and that a trip to Vegas might interfer with your ability to watch or go to the game. Edited November 7, 2014 by BELLABEANER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? What's the problem. If they play on that Saturday get an early flight & watch it at one of the many sports books available on the strip. That would be a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? Can't you watch the game from Vegas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The Policy Sci department here at Brockport planned a trip to Croatia and Czech Republic that would last the first two weeks of January. I had decided not to go because "what if?" Luckily the trip got moved to May, so now I can have my cake and go to Europe, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 What if they make the playoffs and play in San Diego or Denver? Short detour on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I had a family trip to Belize on spring a long time ago but I wouldn't go unless they could assure me the house we rented on a little island had satellite and ESPN so I could watch the draft. We found one and it was an awesome trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I had a similar dilemma, and i think i insured a 1.00pm Kickoff Playoff game for the Bills on January 4th. Visiting friends in LA week after Christmas, and spent hours agonizing when to come back. My gut told me that on the off chance Buffalo would get a home game, that would absolutely be Saturday night as the networks pray for a night time snow game. Setlled on a 7AM flight on Sunday, gets me to RDU at 2.30 or so. So only window i am screwed is if the Bills have the 1pm game on Sunday. Mark it down now, Bills playing at 1.pm Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Vegas for playoff football? And the kids are all set with a sitter? You are a horrible human being if you do not go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yes you are a horrible human bei...., no, ... just a horrible, um, just a horrible liar. How could you let her know why, or even let us know you are unsure. ok, just turn in your mancard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think I am a bad human being. My sister's first child is being Christened on Sunday afternoon and the meal afterwards will run into the Bills game. I told my sister that she had to check the venue had wi-fi so that my NFL Game Pass will work. I mean I say I am a bad human being but I am not religious so I don't know whay I should have to go in the first place. I'm missing all of Arsenal's soccer game - I'll be damned if I am missing the first half of the Bills as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? I made sure my wedding was not during football season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) So my wife sends me an email from work today that basically says "I'm going to a conference in Vegas, flying out Saturday January 10th. Would you want to see if my parents can come watch the kids so that you can come out too?" and my first thought was "What if the Bills are in the playoffs?" I am horrible, aren't I? No, Ed's a horrible human being. You're just nuts. Correct! The last time I checked, they had TVs in Vegas. Time away from the kids ... in Vegas? Tell your wife if she can talk my wife into watching my kids, I'll join her hehe I think I am a bad human being. My sister's first child is being Christened on Sunday afternoon and the meal afterwards will run into the Bills game. I told my sister that she had to check the venue had wi-fi so that my NFL Game Pass will work. I mean I say I am a bad human being but I am not religious so I don't know whay I should have to go in the first place. I'm missing all of Arsenal's soccer game - I'll be damned if I am missing the first half of the Bills as well. Dude ... DVR. Edited November 7, 2014 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Playoffs...Vegas...no kids???? GO GO GO GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I dunno...watching and gambling on a Bills playoff game at a Vegas Sportsbook, and then having the rest of the long weekend in Vegas, sounds pretty damn good to me. Playoffs...Vegas...no kids???? GO GO GO GO GO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing how much value that has these days, huh? Wife and I just flew to Palm Springs for a wedding; 16 hours of travel for less than 48 hours on the ground and we were totally psyched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Dude ... DVR. I can't watch sport recorded. It isn't the same. The thrill is from the fact anything can happen. I have never been able to do it. I can watch back a full game I have already watched to look at tactics though whether in soccer or football. I know... it's odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorom Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I'd be going ot Vegas. Can always watch the game there Heck even if I couldnt' watch the game I'd be going to Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) I can't watch sport recorded. It isn't the same. The thrill is from the fact anything can happen. I have never been able to do it. I can watch back a full game I have already watched to look at tactics though whether in soccer or football. I know... it's odd. i watch almost every Bills game recorded so we can watch later in the day with no commercials or halftime. I won't have the car radio tuned to a sports station etc that day so I don't hear the outcome or even in progress scores. If I know the outcome it does take something away from the experience. But the mere fact that the game itself is over has no effect on me. Once when we got home my wife turned on the 6pm news and it was exactly when they showed the Bills final score. Now the standing rule is if anyone seems her making a move for the remote, she gets tackled Edited November 7, 2014 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yea I couldn't do that. Would drive me insane. Have to watch and have to watch live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Amazing how much value that has these days, huh? Wife and I just flew to Palm Springs for a wedding; 16 hours of travel for less than 48 hours on the ground and we were totally psyched. Yeah...we all love our kids but a good break every now and then is a bonus. After my first was born, my wife and I didn't go on a vacation for almost 6 years. Went on a cruise and I still say it was the best vacation I ever took. We always joke, however, that we could have taken a bottle of wine, two lawn chairs and sat behind the dumpsters at Kmart and felt the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am horrible, aren't I? I visit my mom in India every year. My flight is always after the Superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I can't believe nobody has played the "if you don't go I'll keep your wife company in Vegas then" card yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I told my gf just don't plan anything on a sunday unless the Bills are on a bye, although that too is frowned upon. She understands and thats why she's a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I literally switched churches when my other church consolidated to only two services, both of which would make me late for Bills games. I'm also bummed that I'm going back to Buffalo for Christmas when there is no game the weekend before or after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If the Bills are in the playoffs, there are very unlikely to have home field advantage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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