Niagara Bill Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 After 17 years Dick Jauron pushed me into the decision to drop my tickets in 2010. He was last in a string of frustrations at the time even though he had been fired. today....I started a clean out of a chest where many of my Bills clothing has been stored. I counted 29 tailgators T shirts. some of you will remember the following sayings. Fu?? the 49ers Pee-on Deion Miami has lost their Cox and now they will lose their Johnson It's all about the Rush Tailgators go Deep...keep your driver alive Tailgators do it best OUTDOORS Bury da Bears Tailgators, Old no. 69....goin' down with a quality finish everytime Tailgators gab life by the balls D'fence wins championships Tailgators...Mines Huge...how BIG is your game. A long with these....3 pairs of zubaz pants...1 pair of zubaz shorts....too many sweat shirts, t-shirts, coats, ponchos, blankets to count. also located...2 copies of the Canton Newspaper, sealed in airtight bags from the day Jim Kelly joined the Hall. Posters from that day. A smiling picture with Reuben gloves autographed by Thurman an autograph book my son always took to Fredonia. 9 jerseys...including Todd Collins (I apologize for that)....2 boxes of Flutie flakes (sorry for that to). Eric Moulds jersey I wore once...he got hurt and my tailgate partners would never let me wear it again. etc..... and many many fond memories of all the great fans I tailgated with....Debbie, Bob, Phil, The King. etc etc. memories flood back of hugs with strangers...beer at 7 am, turkeys roasting in the garbage can, ribs, Italian Sausage at 7 am, ...shots, the sun rising over the stadium on a frosty morning. I have not been back since....I still have my portable Weber BBQ....maybe next year. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 So, not a real committed fan then? 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Ah yes, the best kind of fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 This feels more like a FB post. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Sounds like you have a lot of hilarious, ironic Bills shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crowing Rooster Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) I gave up my season tickets 20 years ago after having them for 10 years due to health issues. I have been to a few games since but not in the last 7 years. I really miss gameday in Orchard Park. Edited January 15, 2018 by The Monk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 That really is awesome.....it's true heart break year after year....and I understand the utter despair as a fan you must feel to pour your heart and soul into something that extends beyond the football field, beyond a tailgating lot, and into the homes and lives of the people we come to call friends through this medium of football....I am empathetic as I've been on the brink of throwing up my hands and walking away....it's hard to explain this draw, this magnetic determination to keep circling back to the flame of football, but it's there...and despite the anguish it's brought us as fans, we pine for it's return the moment the season ends, like an evil lover whose damage is deep but whose desire runs deep....hopefully, this means you'll come back around and stay again....but I (and I'm sure others) understand if this was just a momentary lapse in judgment while your logical self tells you to - RUN. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Jauron caused a lot of fans to become irrational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) What is the purpose of this thread? "I have left YEARS ago. I am still gone. The reasons are the same as YEARS ago ... so let me post"? I have had season tickets (my dad actually) since 1975 and continue today. I still have those memories and I am creating new ones every Bills' game. I am meeting great folks every game.I have seen some crazy things and thank God I dont partake in them. Finally, maybe when the Bills are continously relevant and not perennially sucky ... you will see the fair weather and come back. Edited January 16, 2018 by aceman_16 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessTheTrust Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I think I understand this post. The guy is saying he has this long list of stuff accumulated over his season ticket years. He gives the reason why he gave them up to start and adds that last statement saying he hasn't been back and it comes off as just another bitter fan. I think he was really trying to highlight digging up all that cool stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John in Jax Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I like the post. He has just as much right to post in here as anyone else. His years of dedication to the team, and probably tens of thousands of dollars spent, certainly justify his opinions, but in reality, even that is not needed. Why criticize and/or try to psychoanalyze? Some of y'all are just sad, really sad. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 10 minutes ago, John in Jax said: I like the post. He has just as much right to post in here as anyone else. His years of dedication to the team, and probably tens of thousands of dollars spent, certainly justify his opinions, but in reality, even that is not needed. Why criticize and/or try to psychoanalyze? Some of y'all are just sad, really sad. Says why criticize while criticizing those criticizing. Not to be too critical of your criticizing post. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irv Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Niagara Bill said: After 17 years Dick Jauron pushed me into the decision to drop my tickets in 2010. He was last in a string of frustrations at the time even though he had been fired. today....I started a clean out of a chest where many of my Bills clothing has been stored. I counted 29 tailgators T shirts. some of you will remember the following sayings. Fu?? the 49ers Pee-on Deion Miami has lost their Cox and now they will lose their Johnson It's all about the Rush Tailgators go Deep...keep your driver alive Tailgators do it best OUTDOORS Bury da Bears Tailgators, Old no. 69....goin' down with a quality finish everytime Tailgators gab life by the balls D'fence wins championships Tailgators...Mines Huge...how BIG is your game. A long with these....3 pairs of zubaz pants...1 pair of zubaz shorts....too many sweat shirts, t-shirts, coats, ponchos, blankets to count. also located...2 copies of the Canton Newspaper, sealed in airtight bags from the day Jim Kelly joined the Hall. Posters from that day. A smiling picture with Reuben gloves autographed by Thurman an autograph book my son always took to Fredonia. 9 jerseys...including Todd Collins (I apologize for that)....2 boxes of Flutie flakes (sorry for that to). Eric Moulds jersey I wore once...he got hurt and my tailgate partners would never let me wear it again. etc..... and many many fond memories of all the great fans I tailgated with....Debbie, Bob, Phil, The King. etc etc. memories flood back of hugs with strangers...beer at 7 am, turkeys roasting in the garbage can, ribs, Italian Sausage at 7 am, ...shots, the sun rising over the stadium on a frosty morning. I have not been back since....I still have my portable Weber BBQ....maybe next year. You'd feel a lot better if you got power slammed through a flaming table. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 !@#$ing weird time for this thread, meat head.....especially when things are on the upswing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Is this a garage sale announcement? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 This mean you are getting season tickets this year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I'd give you a cookie, but I only bring them to tailgates... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I took a deuce this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RShirley Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I took it to mean by his last statement that he thinks the team has turned the corner and that he has renewed desire to start back going to games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Niagara Bill said: After 17 years Dick Jauron pushed me into the decision to drop my tickets in 2010. He was last in a string of frustrations at the time even though he had been fired. today....I started a clean out of a chest where many of my Bills clothing has been stored. I counted 29 tailgators T shirts. some of you will remember the following sayings. Fu?? the 49ers Pee-on Deion Miami has lost their Cox and now they will lose their Johnson It's all about the Rush Tailgators go Deep...keep your driver alive Tailgators do it best OUTDOORS Bury da Bears Tailgators, Old no. 69....goin' down with a quality finish everytime Tailgators gab life by the balls D'fence wins championships Tailgators...Mines Huge...how BIG is your game. A long with these....3 pairs of zubaz pants...1 pair of zubaz shorts....too many sweat shirts, t-shirts, coats, ponchos, blankets to count. also located...2 copies of the Canton Newspaper, sealed in airtight bags from the day Jim Kelly joined the Hall. Posters from that day. A smiling picture with Reuben gloves autographed by Thurman an autograph book my son always took to Fredonia. 9 jerseys...including Todd Collins (I apologize for that)....2 boxes of Flutie flakes (sorry for that to). Eric Moulds jersey I wore once...he got hurt and my tailgate partners would never let me wear it again. etc..... and many many fond memories of all the great fans I tailgated with....Debbie, Bob, Phil, The King. etc etc. memories flood back of hugs with strangers...beer at 7 am, turkeys roasting in the garbage can, ribs, Italian Sausage at 7 am, ...shots, the sun rising over the stadium on a frosty morning. I have not been back since....I still have my portable Weber BBQ....maybe next year. Better days are here. Dust off the grill, throw on the zubaz and get back on that horse. Edited January 15, 2018 by Jauronimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 I did the same after 14 years I couldn`t take another year of Wrex and gave them up in 2016. Wrex got canned and I am back. Trust me OP you need to come back. McD is going to fix this mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 6 hours ago, yungmack said: So, not a real committed fan then? Like how team-whipped are some of you guys? I swear, some of y'all act like you have the mind of a child prostitute being beaten by his or her pimp. I'd say it was good for OP's health to not have witnessed those other teams, in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted January 15, 2018 Author Share Posted January 15, 2018 55 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: Better days are here. Dust off the grill, throw on the zubaz and get back on that horse. might do that///the post was suppose to allow those who have been fans attending games for years a memory of old things they may remember. Maybe I was a bit to melancholy, but who is a real fan and doesn't have too many tailgators shirts....in their drawer. maybe McD will bring back the days when we can stroll along Jim Kelly Blvd with our chins up. If he does maybe I will visit Hammers. 5 hours ago, BigBuff423 said: That really is awesome.....it's true heart break year after year....and I understand the utter despair as a fan you must feel to pour your heart and soul into something that extends beyond the football field, beyond a tailgating lot, and into the homes and lives of the people we come to call friends through this medium of football....I am empathetic as I've been on the brink of throwing up my hands and walking away....it's hard to explain this draw, this magnetic determination to keep circling back to the flame of football, but it's there...and despite the anguish it's brought us as fans, we pine for it's return the moment the season ends, like an evil lover whose damage is deep but whose desire runs deep....hopefully, this means you'll come back around and stay again....but I (and I'm sure others) understand if this was just a momentary lapse in judgment while your logical self tells you to - RUN. Bills games gave me some of the best memories in my life....fans, friends, passion, beer, cheer, emotion, and today as I opened the cupboard they all came flooding back. thanks for realizing that. maybe next year I will end my self imposed exile... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 6 hours ago, yungmack said: So, not a real committed fan then? ....just STOP........guy made his choice and just posted his highlight reel of the good times......respect it and BTW, if he stated "I'm no longer a fan (which he did not)", so be it.......good Lord this picayune crap is as annoying as hell....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Bill Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Jay_Fixit said: Ah yes, the best kind of fan. did I confuse you when I mention Reuben, Thurman and Kelly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hey I hear ya Niagara. I’m walkin after 15 years. Yeah I know, I know, they broke the drought and all, but what better year to walk? Snow game was legendary, we back doored into the playoffs, fun season! And to wrap it up, I hit 100 home games in a row vs. Miami. Haven’t missed a home game since 11/2004. But now, as we put The Drought to rest, I must pass the torch. It was a fun run. I will still be there for a lot of games. Just don’t have all 8 per season in the gas tank anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I gave up vodka 8 years ago. Now I drink more whiskey and dark rum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 hours ago, yungmack said: So, not a real committed fan then? Idiotic posts like this need to be removed from forums, This is a great attempt to troll at a topic. I bet you NEVER had season tickets and the financial burdens it could add. Its a tough decision of Enjoyment over worthy of spending money on the product on the field. To call a person "not a real fan" cause he stopped spending money on season tickets do to a bad product is outrageous. Get a life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, John in Jax said: I like the post. He has just as much right to post in here as anyone else. His years of dedication to the team, and probably tens of thousands of dollars spent, certainly justify his opinions, but in reality, even that is not needed. Why criticize and/or try to psychoanalyze? Some of y'all are just sad, really sad. I’m not sure if that last statement was meant toward my reply, but if so - it wasn’t intended to psychoanalyze the OP, but instead pay homage to how profound our connection to football runs...and how football becomes a network of various forms of relationships, and to essentially offer a sympathetic ear. If that’s too much for you, that’s on you - and if it wasn’t directed toward my reply - then you need not to have even read this far. Cheers to 2018 and whole new Offense!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, Niagara Bill said: did I confuse you when I mention Reuben, Thurman and Kelly..... Just Reuben. Because it’s Ruben. I was like “whooooo???” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lamb Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 54 minutes ago, Niagara Bill said: might do that///the post was suppose to allow those who have been fans attending games for years a memory of old things they may remember. Maybe I was a bit to melancholy, but who is a real fan and doesn't have too many tailgators shirts....in their drawer. maybe McD will bring back the days when we can stroll along Jim Kelly Blvd with our chins up. If he does maybe I will visit Hammers. Bills games gave me some of the best memories in my life....fans, friends, passion, beer, cheer, emotion, and today as I opened the cupboard they all came flooding back. thanks for realizing that. maybe next year I will end my self imposed exile... I found out this last season that you can just stroll down memory lane in the parking lot - come for the tailgate - beat the traffic out. Catch the game at some bar without the $11 beers and drunken crowd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrimeTime101 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 57 minutes ago, BigBuff423 said: I’m not sure if that last statement was meant toward my reply, but if so - it wasn’t intended to psychoanalyze the OP, but instead pay homage to how profound our connection to football runs...and how football becomes a network of various forms of relationships, and to essentially offer a sympathetic ear. If that’s too much for you, that’s on you - and if it wasn’t directed toward my reply - then you need not to have even read this far. Cheers to 2018 and whole new Offense!! I quoted yungmack, are you yungmack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 hours ago, Drunken Pygmy Goat said: I'd give you a cookie, but I only bring them to tailgates... Are they “special cookies”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Niagara Bill said: might do that///the post was suppose to allow those who have been fans attending games for years a memory of old things they may remember. Maybe I was a bit to melancholy, but who is a real fan and doesn't have too many tailgators shirts....in their drawer. maybe McD will bring back the days when we can stroll along Jim Kelly Blvd with our chins up. If he does maybe I will visit Hammers. Bills games gave me some of the best memories in my life....fans, friends, passion, beer, cheer, emotion, and today as I opened the cupboard they all came flooding back. thanks for realizing that. maybe next year I will end my self imposed exile... I thought it was a cool walk down memory lane. Clearly, game day meant a lot to you for a long time. I won't tell anyone how to spend their money and by no means am I questioning your fandom. Bills games used to bring you a lot of happiness and I hope they can again one day in the near future. Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Jay_Fixit said: Just Reuben. Because it’s Ruben. I was like “whooooo???” A reuben is a sandwich. Obviously he used to eat them at the stadium with Jim and Thurman. Get a life, dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just needed some time to step away for a little bit and recharge your batteries. I would wait until Taylor is officially off this team to make a come back with season tickets and tailgating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 there has been nothing easy about hanging on as a season ticket holder. I don't blame anyone who bailed. Still in after 14 years with three other guys at work. Going it alone would be too big a hit. This is the first time in 14 years I've felt legitimate hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: I gave up vodka 8 years ago. Now I drink more whiskey and dark rum. I gave up Jack Daniels 8 years ago and now drink more Vodka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 You didn't find my Dareus Jags' Jersey in there did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 One of my favorite jerseys is my Bryce Paup jersey. I haven't worn it in 17 years, I will only wear it if we win a playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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