Sports N Stuff Grand Re-Opening w/ pics!
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:02 am
I noticed that a few of you put your thoughts in the other thread, but I decided that it needed it's own thread, so here it is.
First of all, that was a lot of fun. Thanks to Rick for putting this event on. It was great getting to see Bobby Ackles, Buck Pierce, Paris Jackson and Joe Smith in such an intimate setting. Thnx also to Rick for putting together the prize packages that really made the event interesting! And one final thnx to Rick for having such a great supply of Lions paraphernalia and with such great prices - along with the discount! My kidss college fund also thanks you! (Oh who am I kidding, my Lions shrine is my kids' college fund!! :lol: )
I also want to thank Bobby Ackles for being there and taking the time to sign his book and to talk candidly about some of his memoirs. It was really great to sit and listen to you and Kay (Bobby's wife) talk about your "adventures". Truly two remarkable people!
Thanks also needs to go out to Paris, Buck and Joe! These guys were absolutely fantastic taking the time to chat it up with the fans, sign all manner of paraphernalia (Joe even signed some pop bottles for one fan who read the article about Joe and pop bottles!) and to generally show why I have the utmost respect for players in the CFL who are so personable! You guys really showed why cheering for the CFL (and in particularly the Lions) is so great! Made me proud to be a fan!
It was a fantastic event and certainly worth getting up at 5:00am and heading out from here to get there at noon and then to head back home after 4pm and get in at 10:30pm. It was a long day (and expensive) for this fan but certainly worth it!
Below you will find some of my pics from the event.
First of all, that was a lot of fun. Thanks to Rick for putting this event on. It was great getting to see Bobby Ackles, Buck Pierce, Paris Jackson and Joe Smith in such an intimate setting. Thnx also to Rick for putting together the prize packages that really made the event interesting! And one final thnx to Rick for having such a great supply of Lions paraphernalia and with such great prices - along with the discount! My kidss college fund also thanks you! (Oh who am I kidding, my Lions shrine is my kids' college fund!! :lol: )
I also want to thank Bobby Ackles for being there and taking the time to sign his book and to talk candidly about some of his memoirs. It was really great to sit and listen to you and Kay (Bobby's wife) talk about your "adventures". Truly two remarkable people!
Thanks also needs to go out to Paris, Buck and Joe! These guys were absolutely fantastic taking the time to chat it up with the fans, sign all manner of paraphernalia (Joe even signed some pop bottles for one fan who read the article about Joe and pop bottles!) and to generally show why I have the utmost respect for players in the CFL who are so personable! You guys really showed why cheering for the CFL (and in particularly the Lions) is so great! Made me proud to be a fan!
It was a fantastic event and certainly worth getting up at 5:00am and heading out from here to get there at noon and then to head back home after 4pm and get in at 10:30pm. It was a long day (and expensive) for this fan but certainly worth it!
Below you will find some of my pics from the event.