TBDAHOT review thread...

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

What did you like? Any changes/improvements people would like to suggest?

 

I didn't like the rain but otherwise DAMN THAT WAS FUN. So great seeing everyone. I absolutely LOVED the parking configuration that gave us a completely private common space. Maybe the rented tent could have been more central. Huge thanks to all who brought pop-up shelters. The community sharing of food and beverages was amazing - such a variety, all so well done. Having a kid walking around at 8 AM with trays of Bloody Marys??? Who does that?!?! Also many thanks to those who contributed to the expense fund. I'm not sure what the final accounting was there, but I think we got pretty close to what Hammer said we owed before I left.

 

Obviously we need to settle the corn questions much sooner in the process.

 

I only got like 5 or 6 responses on shirts so I obviously did not go ahead with those. Should we even continue to consider those?

 

Please share your thoughts here and your photos in that thread.

 

LOVE YOU ALL! Some great memories and stories came out of this one.

Edited September 14, 2015 by JÂy RÛßeÒ

[Beerball]

I'll move this to the main board so it is seen by more.

 

I thought that the setup was great, everyone nearby. The rain didn't come close to dampening the spirit of the day.

 

I'd like to mention a few things in some particular order.

 

1. Thanks Scott for giving us this place.
2. This is 1A...thanks Jay for your work on the group tickets. You get nothing out of it, but, you give non-season ticket holders a great way to see the game. Really appreciate you.
3. All of the old friends...great seeing you again. For those who didn't make it this year I hope we catch up soon.
4. All of the new friends...great meeting you and I hope that you make TBDHOT a tradition. (in no particular order CBFGGLeviDrDaurBillsinBurgh...who am I leaving out? I'm old and feeble, forgive me)
5. Food was outstanding. Stromboli was great as always even if the waiter wasn't as cute as the regular one. FF...thanks for taking over for mead. Big shoes and you filled them well. Mrags...thanks for keeping my belly full. CC...venison and corn was outstanding. JB...the shine was outstanding. JJack...I lost count of how many jello shots I had (Kelly is a keeper)! Googny...thank you for the local brew...
6. Hammer...thanks for giving us a place to get together. (sorry, I dragged a traffic cone out onto Abbott because I had to get out of my spot sideways. I was pulling over to grab it when a sheriff stopped to pick it up. Hope you got it back.)
7. Whoever has my chimney...give it a good home, I think I left it sitting by the grill.
8. At least 20 people came up to me and said the same thing about one particular guy, I'll let you figure out who it was...this is what each one basically said..."how the !@#$ did CC end up with her?"
9. As great as it was, the game almost played second fiddle, I had that much fun.
10. Hindsight, Promo, eball...next time please stop by to say hello.
11. Hopefully Mrs. BB can make it again next year and possible a mini-ball or two.

[CowgirlsFan]

Excellent report by you two!

 

Darn NFL schedule maker forced me to be there in spirit with my team opening last night.

[GG]

Want to say thanks to Jay for all the hard work. Had a blast for the few minutes I spent at the tailgate. One of these days we'll get up early enough to make it into the Hammer Lot.

 

The game was amazing and great to catch up with everyone. Nice to know Beerball is a real person.

 

The way this is looking, will definitely try to make another game trip. BTW, nice to see a bunch of fellow Bills fans all the way back to NJ.

[BillnutinHouston]

Jay, thanks to you and the team for another great job. I also liked the different car configuration.

 

I had my kids with me and had to take them to the various sights (RW statue, Bills store and fieldhouse) so I wasn't able to stay long but appreciated everyone's hospitality.

 

Ken, thanks for the stromboli, Jboyst, thanks for the shine.

 

When my wife told me the guy in the kilt looked like Robert DeNiro (no kidding), I knew it was time to get out of there.

 

My only suggestion would be to consider reinstating nametags so it's easier for newcomers to know who's who. I know that takes effort and I'll be there next year to help if needed.

 

I left a cooler of Molson and Labatts for everyone, but when I picked it up after the game it looked untouched - maybe I should have labelled it or something?

 

I'll be back this Sunday so if more contributions are needed for the expense fund, let me know.

[BuffaloBill]

Thanks to everyone as it was a great time. Jay, what makes the event is everyone's unique contributions. Nothing needs to change. This is a great community of people and it just shines at this event. Thanks to Hammer for squeezing me in.

[eball]

Sorry I didn't make it...it's really difficult when we come into town so infrequently and have other social obligations on gameday. One of these years...

[CountryCletus]

I'll move this to the main board so it is seen by more.

 

I thought that the setup was great, everyone nearby. The rain didn't come close to dampening the spirit of the day.

 

I'd like to mention a few things in some particular order.

 

• Thanks Scott for giving us this place.
• This is 1A...thanks Jay for your work on the group tickets. You get nothing out of it, but, you give non-season ticket holders a great way to see the game. Really appreciate you.
• All of the old friends...great seeing you again. For those who didn't make it this year I hope we catch up soon.
• All of the new friends...great meeting you and I hope that you make TBDHOT a tradition. (in no particular order CBFGGLeviDrDaurBillsinBurgh...who am I leaving out? I'm old and feeble, forgive me)
• Food was outstanding. Stromboli was great as always even if the waiter wasn't as cute as the regular one. FF...thanks for taking over for mead. Big shoes and you filled them well. Mrags...thanks for keeping my belly full. CC...venison and corn was outstanding. JB...the shine was outstanding. JJack...I lost count of how many jello shots I had (Kelly is a keeper)! Googny...thank you for the local brew...
• Hammer...thanks for giving us a place to get together. (sorry, I dragged a traffic cone out onto Abbott because I had to get out of my spot sideways. I was pulling over to grab it when a sheriff stopped to pick it up. Hope you got it back.)
• Whoever has my chimney...give it a good home, I think I left it sitting by the grill.
• At least 20 people came up to me and said the same thing about one particular guy, I'll let you figure out who it was...this is what each one basically said..."how the !@#$ did CC end up with her?"
• As great as it was, the game almost played second fiddle, I had that much fun.
• Hindsight, Promo, eball...next time please stop by to say hello.
• Hopefully Mrs. BB can make it again next year and possible a mini-ball or two.

I know I married "up", but do you really have to post this in an open forum where she may really see that she seriously gave up on life too early???? I had to come in the house and read that to her, she is very happy to have made mention in a thread.... I have her back in the kitchen now... Kidding of course... We spoke all the way home about how great of a time this was....

Mrags, you need to start posting again so I can give you the belt- also, you did a killer job cooking!!! Wish you could have gotten around more made fun of that Asian guy with me.

Boyst... You're awesome, even if your "not a date, date" showed up stumbling out of your big manly truck, lol.... I think your hat may actually be more of a whore than you are... Thanks for giving us your meat.... Lol

Gugny- thanks for the brew!!! As I said in the text I sent you, sorry for stealing your growler, but coming home, putting things away and relaxing with Mrs Cletus over a couple glasses of that brown ale was a perfect ending to a perfect day.... I believe you also may have married up, even if it was for a green card... Send my appreciation on to Kim please...

FlutieFlakes- as much as I enjoy busting your balls about being 4 minutes late with the Stromboli, you knocked it out of the park!! Couldn't imagine a better "replacement" for Randy!!! As states before, Zack is a great kid, I hope we have him back again to play catch with- but more importantly to make and delivery the early morning bloody Mary's!!!

Beerball- it was great to "meet" you again!!! Call me crazy, but I never knew you were Tom Celek's brother, maybe I was the only one... We had some great conversation, and I hope you make the trek again this year!!!! Now take care of that warning point!!! Lol

RRich- it was great to see you and PsychoWard86 again!!! We will look for you at the Nashville and Houston Tailgate and make sure that summer sausage makes it way to your freezer!!!

Jay Rubeo- I'm sorry I don't know how to make those fancy squiggley lines to get your name to appear as you do.... Thank you for the group tickets!! Thanks for not being mad that I long of set you up on WGR, but more importantly- thanks for all that you do here and with the FAB for all of Bills nation, you are an important cog that keeps the Buffalo Bills Fan wheel in motion!!!

Paul- thank you for taking your shirt off 26 times to show off that killer tattoo!!! I will soon have one very similar if I can find a competent artist!! Tell Lisa "Thank you" for putting up with me!

CBF- it was great to meet you, and thanks for not ending every sentence in "eh?" You give me hope that one day someone else younger than Christ can be a mod...

Just Jack- thank you for so much.... In no particular order, I would like to thank you for the Roadkill BBQ sauce, just looking for some fresh coon along the highway to apply it to.... Thank

You for the Bills bucks from yesteryear so the bride and I can frame them as we intended years ago when we got our own (that SOMEONE squandered on beer), and most importantly thank you for that shiney belt!!! Originally I wasn't very happy about Mrags deciding to impose a lifetime ban on himself, but by him doing so I was able to be the first TBD member to the TBDAHOT.... The new rules will be posted soon!!! Also- keep that young lady around, I was hesitant to do Jell-O shots from a butt douche syringe, but it worked!!

Hammer- thanks for everything you do... Parking, facilitating... Everything!!!! Your contributions are invaluable to this day, even if you ask me 23 time who i am....

SDS- without what you created, none of this would be here! Thank you so much for what you have dmcreated and maintained!!! It was great to once again BS with you...

Guffalo- even though we didn't get much of an opportunity to talk, I was shocked that your boy lived in china and was fluent in Chinese.... Maybe it's time to send him back to collect a jersey order, make sure they out Super Bowl 50 patches on them!!

BuffaloBill, theesir, and anyone else I haven't mentioned- I'm sorry, but the woman who really screwed up and had my kids is asking me to go to bed- and if you were at the TBDAHOT- you know infant refuse that offer!!! To all that made it and/or contributed, thank you!!! This is by far our favorite game to attend because of what you do!

UPDATE- after a barrage of belittling, degrading and self selling, Mrs Cletus is almost sold that she didn't really marry up that much.... Thanks guys

Edited September 15, 2015 by CountryCletus

[CountryCletus]

If there is any confusion started by JMoist62, I would like to dispel any rumors he may have started..... Mrs Cletus is not my sister...... Anymore.... Once the vows were done we were assured that she would ONLY be considered my wife...

Edited September 15, 2015 by CountryCletus

[DrDawkinstein]

My pop-in was quick and early (sounds about right), but glad to have finally met some folks Ive been meaning to get together with for a while.

 

Jboyst, Beerball, Gugny, Cletus, Jay, SDS... anyone else I may have met in the flurry of handshakes, moonshine, and Boyst swinging his meat around!

 

:beer: :beer: :beer:

Edited September 15, 2015 by DrDareustein

[CountryCletus]

My pop-in was quick and early (sounds about right), but glad to have finally met some folks Ive been meaning to get together with for a while.

 

Jboyst, Beerball, Gugny, Cletus, Jay, SDS... anyone else I may have met in the flurry of handshakes, moonshine, and Boyst swinging his meat around!

 

:beer: :beer: :beer:

Thank you for being (seemingly) the first to not mention my wife, hahahahaha

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

When my wife told me the guy in the kilt looked like Robert DeNiro (no kidding), I knew it was time to get out of there.

 

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I get that a lot

[Chef Jim]

Thank you for being (seemingly) the first to not mention my wife, hahahahaha

Pics??

 

One of these years I'll make it.

[DrDawkinstein]

Thank you for being (seemingly) the first to not mention my wife, hahahahaha

 

Most likely because I didnt meet her!

[Flutie Flakes]

As much as I enjoyed watching my beloved Bills, I have to admit that I had even more fun before and after the game tailgating with all of you. My son is still talking about it and had an amazing opening day experience that he will never forget.

 

One memorable moment of many that I wanted to share was when my son came back with two empty containers that were previously filled with blue jello shots. He tells me how delicious they were and could he have some more! It is amazing what goes through your mind at that point and according to others around me, I appeared to be in a state of shock. I then look over and Jack and Kelly are rolling and my son breaks from his acting job and starts to bust up. Great memories for sure! Thanks Jack and you better bring Kelly to the opener next year!

 

Thank you to all that put this together and make this event possible. It is something that I look forward to and since I started coming a few years back, seems to get better every year!

[Gugny]

These really do seem to get better every year. I think it's because of familiarity. That said, name tags would really help. Hitting Boyst's moonshine at 8am doesn't do much for trying to remember 20+ new names/faces!

 

Perhaps we can do buttons with usernames on them. This way, they can be saved and worn yearly.

 

I really can't think of anything that could make these better. Everyone who pledged to bring stuff brought it. There was a perfect amount of food/charcoal and Beerball manned the grill nicely. FF and Mrags never stopped working. Thanks, guys.

 

The parking situation was absolutely perfect.

 

Thanks to everyone who makes this happen. It's something that Mrs. Gugny and I look forward to more and more each year.

[plenzmd1]

As much as I enjoyed watching my beloved Bills, I have to admit that I had even more fun before and after the game tailgating with all of you. My son is still talking about it and had an amazing opening day experience that he will never forget.

 

One memorable moment of many that I wanted to share was when my son came back with two empty containers that were previously filled with blue jello shots. He tells me how delicious they were and could he have some more! It is amazing what goes through your mind at that point and according to others around me, I appeared to be in a state of shock. I then look over and Jack and Kelly are rolling and my son breaks from his acting job and starts to bust up. Great memories for sure! Thanks Jack and you better bring Kelly to the opener next year!

 

Thank you to all that put this together and make this event possible. It is something that I look forward to and since I started coming a few years back, seems to get better every year!

That's awesome story!

 

Wish I could go two weeks in a row, but just can't.

 

Sounds like a great time had by all. Hope to see some of you guys this Sunday

[Canadian Bills Fan]

Had such a great time!!!

 

So nice to put a face to so many names!

 

BB--It was so nice to finally meet you and you were so nice and very hospitable!

Gugny--My family and I loved chatting with you and I told you I wouldnt hug you!!!!

SDS--Thanks for all you do and you know how to rock a Bills hard hat!

Cletus- Thanks for the compliment in your post! and your welcome!!! It was aweosme meeting you!

Jay- You know how to put on a great show!

Boyst--Thanks for introducing me around and for the moonshine! Wow that burned but in a good way! And also made me feel good that I wasnt the only young guy there lol

Jack--Awesome meeting you!

 

 

I was blown away by how warm and welcoming everyone was and how generious you all were with your food and drinks!

 

My dad and brother kept talking about how awesome you guys all were!

 

 

If I get home opener tickets next year I will be back for sure!!

 

Also, the who ever brought the bacon wrapped venison....THANK YOU...omg first time having it and I was in love!! mmmmmmmm

 

 

 

CBF

[Beerball]

 

Boyst--Wow that burned but in a good way! And also made me feel good that I wasnt the only young guy there lol

 

 

 

Also, the who ever brought the bacon wrapped venison....THANK YOU...omg first time having it and I was in love!! mmmmmmmm

 

 

 

CBF

TMI in your first response to JB. !@#$ you to the second.

 

That wasn't venison it was raccoon & you have CC to thank.

Thank you for being (seemingly) the first to not mention my wife, hahahahaha

i didn't mention her by name.

 

 

 

For being the only person there whining about warning points you get another point.

[Canadian Bills Fan]

haha was it really raccoon?

 

 

CBF

[Beerball]

haha was it really raccoon?

 

 

CBF

no, just kidding. Possum I think.

[Canadian Bills Fan]

haha

 

Whatever it was, it was good!

 

 

 

CBF

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

haha

 

Whatever it was, it was good!

 

 

 

CBF

[Canadian Bills Fan]

All joking aside,

 

was it venison?

 

 

 

CBF

[Gugny]

All joking aside,

 

was it venison?

 

 

 

CBF

 

Heh. Yeah. We can go with "venison."

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

 

Heh. Yeah. We can go with "venison."

hee hee hee

[Canadian Bills Fan]

hahaha

 

 

CBF

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

[boyst]

Hammer, thank you for letting us have our shindig at your lot!

SDS, thank you for setting this whole place up. We wouldn't all be here without you and your dedication to us! Hopefully, if soccer doesn't take all your time and drain your budget you can get back up for a game!

RosenRosen, I do not know how drunk I got Saturday but thanks for hanging out! Tell Jamie and the group that took Morgan to the strip club that she had a great time! It was so nice taking a friend this year who I knew would have a good time and embrace ya'll as much as you did her. How'd your son fair with his girlfriend?

Beerball, so happy you made it! Thank you for the cooler! It would have been great to have met your daughter and see your wife again! When you pass thru NC any time, please hit me up! So glad we got to meet up again!

Jack, you're no long tailgate champion, seriously?! Just... amazed. Kelly is even more amazing then I had imagined! You two are so perfect for each other and I am so happy you brought her!

BuffaloBill, Great to see you again, two years in a row! Next time you're up in Bedford, let me know, maybe we can meet up for a beer. Bring your father, maybe, meet up at the Bills bar in Greensboro!

Flutie, what a great time, too bad Mead couldn't be there, but thank you to both of you for the food! Your son was a lot of fun and I remember being that age at the game. Glad he could enjoy passing the ball! Can't wait to have you join me in Carolina!

Mr Ags, you don't even post here or read any of this. So, don't read this!

Cletus, your sister is hot! Is she taken???? Thanks for the corn, always a pleasure spending time with ya'll! Julie is great, you totally married up. When you are back in NC, I will go out of my way to come say hi!

BillsNutInHouston, I barely remember this moment. I had been given about 12-15 jello shots, had just finished a bunch of 'shine, had many many beers and just down some RedBulls. I hope I didn't embarrass myself, but it was great seeing you and your family! Glad to hear you're not in Pittsburgh, time for a name change!

DrD, how many years and we just now met up? So thankful you got a chance to stop by! Your fiance and you make a good pairing and hope to see you another game that I stop up for! Stay in touch!

R.Rich, if you ever post again or just read that. You rock that hat better then I do. You need to get yourself one, in fact, many women came to me and asked if you were Darius Rucker. You and your wife are always a pleasure to see!

GG - Great to have shared so much time with you during the game, often times its just someone babbling on about something they can't get over which makes no sense. I look forward to seeing you next year!

Heitz, I had never met you until Saturday night, your avatar is spot on. Dude, you're awesome and it was fun sharing time with you at the game. I can see how in to the game you are when you post the insightful tidbits you do!

Rockpile, Every time I get to see you, it just warms me up! You're such a positive and happy guy! It was great to see your daughter joined you and great to have shared yet another sip of 'shine with ya!

CBF, So great to finally meet you! I know what you mean about being one of the few young guys there! It was a great time and hopefully you can stop back by next year for the TBDHOT.

BillsInTheBurgh (or however it is), wish you posted more! It was great to have seen you, share some insight with you, wish you and many others would come back more often here!

Lori, We miss you here, and it was great to have spent time with you at the tailgate.

Wawrow, if you're able to read this, you've not finished that jar. I'm proud of you, but realize more then likely that jar is gone. Hope you enjoyed it! Always a pleasure having you stop by!

NickInEngland, great to have run in to you with Jay the night before. What an incredible weekend it was and I hope you are at peace with the events you witnessed.

Gugny, you're amazing! I got your text on the way home last night and almost pulled over to respond. I just don't know what to say, even still now. You and Kim are awesome! Thank you for being the great friend you are!

 

Anyone I missed, I didn't forget you! I am still in a fog.

 

4 quarters of info:

1. I drank 2 bottles and 2 glasses of water between Friday and Sunday. 41 beers, 5 redbulls (four on gameday morning alone), 2 Monsters, 17 mtn dews, who knows how many jello shots, tons of shine and liquor, slept only 2 hours Saturday night. If I included Thursday night when I went out in charlotte, add 11 beers, 4 Avion shots, and 9 mtn dews. You guys also fed me so well that I do not think I can possibly eat anymore for a week. I need to go back on my diet. Oh, and I need to come back just to satisfy some of the women I met. Both Morgan and I struck out on getting a date while in Buffalo.

 

2. If anyone ever doubts that we don't pull in some amazing and beautiful women they only need to look at Kelly, Julie, DrD's fiance, Gugny and so many more. Beerball, I am happy you found your soulmate in Gugny. Let us celebrate love!

 

3. I love ya'll like family!

 

4. Go Bills!!!!!!!!!!!

 

and.... Pinto Kenny enjoying my shine!

Cletus and his wife. Best picture I could find after zooming and cropping and enhancing.

Edited September 15, 2015 by Boyst62

[GG]

 

Cletus and his wife. Best picture I could find after zooming and cropping and enhancing.

 

I hope the wife is the one wearing the red rain jacket.

[SDS]

A great big thank you to all of those who cooked and brought food to share. Not everyone is either capable or talented enough to contribute in that capacity. I would say this was probably the most diverse, highest quality food spread we had ever had. I personally had:

 

Stromboli

Bacon, cheese, bagel breakfast sandwich

Home made garbage plate

Grilled corn (sounds simple - but the corn was amazing)

Hotdogs/hamburgers

Jello shots

A shot of moonshine

 

I couldn't stuff in another bite and that was without tasting the bacon wrapped venison.

 

We came within $10 of what we owed Hammer, so that was spot on. I also tossed in $20 for the jello shot syringes (those bad boys are 50 cents each!) I think 200+ were made?

 

The canopy city worked well to keep people out of the rain. The parking arrangement was perfect. I think we need some background music for next year. I"ll work on that.

 

Tickets were awesome. That saved a lot of people a lot of money by not having to go to the open market.

 

Should have name tags next time.

 

I didn't ask Jack how much he put out for the water/gatorade.

 

All in all, a great day - even with the misty weather.

[CowgirlsFan]

Since there's such a debate as to what it was and because the Bills won.. I suggest it be called "bacon wrapped roasted COLT"

[SDS]

 

1. At least 20 people came up to me and said the same thing about one particular guy, I'll let you figure out who it was...this is what each one basically said..."how the !@#$ did CC end up with her?"

 

 

Ha! Gotta be money or package - right?

 

I don't know about you, but I definitely know I out-kicked my own coverage. (I wish she would join us again one of these years)...

[Canadian Bills Fan]

Well said Scott!

 

 

A great day indeed!

 

 

CBF

[JÂy RÛßeÒ]

 

 

Cletus and his wife. Best picture I could find after zooming and cropping and enhancing.

How can you call that enhancing when we can still see Cletus' face? And how the hell did you strike out with the last Tinder one who sent you all those pictures? Let me know if you need me to ghost write for you again

Edited September 15, 2015 by JÂy RÛßeÒ

[SDS]

and BTW, it's a huge danger to try and list all the great contributions on such a day... If anyone was overlooked - please forgive me/us...

 

and Jack, nice call on the 15x15 tent... Well played.

[Gugny]

and BTW, it's a huge danger to try and list all the great contributions on such a day... If anyone was overlooked - please forgive me/us...

 

and Jack, nice call on the 15x15 tent... Well played.

 

Can you please post the address where contributions can be mailed?

[Beerball]

and BTW, it's a huge danger to try and list all the great contributions on such a day... If anyone was overlooked - please forgive me/us...

 

and Jack, nice call on the 15x15 tent... Well played.

yeah, I started out telling myself that I wasn't going to list names but couldn't help myself. I know I forgot Houston and I apologize for that miss. For anyone else just remember I'm feeble minded.

[Beerball]

Also an observation that makes me wonder if I missed something...have you ever seen fewer away fans at a game? Indy fans didn't represent at all.

[SDS]

yeah, I started out telling myself that I wasn't going to list names but couldn't help myself. I know I forgot Houston and I apologize for that miss. For anyone else just remember I'm feeble minded.

 

and thank you for manning the grill!

 

Can you please post the address where contributions can be mailed?

 

Nope. We're good. If there are any remaining reimbursements to be made - I'll gladly cover those.