Feedback from an Aussie

[Briscoe89]

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

[Simon]

Just now, Briscoe89 said:

we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.

 

Definitely odd 

[Old Coot]

4 minutes ago, Briscoe89 said:

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

Good on you, Marlin. Glad you enjoyed a good Buffalo welcome.

[dhg]

11 minutes ago, Briscoe89 said:

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

Bills Mafia embraces the fans. Even opposing teams sometimes. Glad you guys had a great experience. 

[boater]

20 minutes ago, Briscoe89 said:

we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals

 

They get a reduction on their taxes for each dependent.

[RocCityRoller]

24 minutes ago, Briscoe89 said:

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

I'm happy you visited Upstate NY and had a great time! Come back again and let other Aussies know there is more to New York State than NYC!

 

We'll keep the tables and wings ready for you again.

[Freddie's Dead]

Good on ya, have a safe trip back!

[Shaw66]

Welcome to Buffalo!

[hondo in seattle]

My wife and son were in Sydney recently.  Loved the people.  Loved the food... especially the quality and diversity of the Asian options.  

 

And, personally, I was in Sydney, Montana, recently.  Not quite as impressed.  

 

@Briscoe89, glad you had a great time!

[Coach Tuesday]

Bills fans are one of the greatest communities in the world, I firmly believe that.  

[eball]

3 minutes ago, hondo in seattle said:

And, personally, I was in Sydney, Montana, recently.  Not quite as impressed. 

 

Swap Montana with Sweeney and I bet you would have been…

 

[SF Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, Simon said:

 

Definitely odd 

Ha! Buffalo people are definitely odd. I'm one of them.

[Snappysnackcakes]

1 hour ago, Briscoe89 said:

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

This warms my heart. I hate that my parents basically were forced to flee WNY in the ‘80’s due to economic conditions. I hold out hope that, one day, I may be able to enjoy summers and falls in the area yearly. Glad you had a successful visit!!! People from the area truly are gems of America. 

[TheBrownBear]

Glad you had a great time!  The people of Buffalo are nothing if not friendly!  I've been gone for 2+ decades, but still miss the good natured folks of WNY.

[Sojourner]

Glad you and your family got to make a trip to à game. Definitely more special than the majority of first times for most given the distance you made to attend. Even more glad you were well taken care of. 
 

Best part was the Bills came back and put the Chargers on the barbie!!!
 

I don’t think there’s many fan bases as warm and hospitable as Buffalo. KC Chiefs, for all the goings on between our teams as of late have some awesome fans. Totally awesome during both the 13 seconds loss and last season’s divisional. Even after the outcome they were hospitable. Green Bay is another awesome fan base. 
 

Hopefully you find many more opportunities to attend à game and watch our boys play! 
 

All the best to you and your family, and again couldn’t be happier you had a great experience!

 

Go Bills!

[Offside Number 76]

5 hours ago, Briscoe89 said:

Hey all - posted here a few times about an upcoming trip from Australia.  It finally happened this past weekend where myself and my young son were at the Chargers game.  Across my life I’ve been fortunate enough to see a number of sporting events across Australia, the U.S and Europe.  What I experienced on Sunday was hands down better than anything else I’ve ever been to, both before, during and after the game.  We had seats in sec 106 and for the three and a bit hours we we were in the stadium we were effectively adopted by a dozen odd locals who were seated around us.  It was as  if they’d all known us for 20 years, and by a pure simple crude measure the number of high fives I received across those three hours out number the total number of high fives I’ve received since birth… The game itself obviously sorted itself at at the end and winning ugly is still winning and the memories from the game and the day will last a lifetime. 

 

 

This is wonderful and I hope your young son didn't get too drunk.

[NewEra]

Love it.  Glad you got the full experience and will have that memory forever. At the end of the day, that’s all we really have.  Memories. 👍🏻 

[Starr Almighty]

5 hours ago, RocCityRoller said:

I'm happy you visited Upstate NY and had a great time! Come back again and let other Aussies know there is more to New York State than NYC!

 

We'll keep the tables and wings ready for you again.

Whoa whoa let's settle down pal 😂😂😂😂 Sorry I had to do it since I'm from NYC

[US Egg]

5 hours ago, Snappysnackcakes said:

I hold out hope that, one day, I may be able to enjoy summers and falls in the area yearly.

Same here, sort of. Hold out hope to spend summers and falls here….only. 🫠

[Mark Vader]

That's fantastic @Briscoe89. Did you go to Hammer's Lot and experience the Pinto Tailgate?

 

Have a safe trip home. Glad you got to witness a win. GO BILLS!!!