Lions Celebration at Art Gallery
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:11 pm
Great turn out, there was a BB sighting 
Glad Rintoul made it louder.
Glad Rintoul made it louder.
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 1:19 pm
just got back from the art gallery celebration... lots of people there... was great to see the team and so many fans having a good time... too bad my lunch break is so short
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:29 pm
Just got back.
That was awesome. Crazy P was worse than ever and scared Tyrone's Kids...stupid drummer.
The Players were super nice at the end signing autographs for anyone that wanted them.
I snuck my hands on the WDF trophy being carried by Mike Benevides, and Scott Ackles brought the GC trophy down to my height so i could carry it. Don't worry I only touched the 85 at 94 team:D
Should've been later in the day as it would've been a more festive atmosphere, but BB's chant of "ONE MORE YEAR" when they called Murphy's name was priceless, thank goodness I was beside him to hear it!
That was awesome. Crazy P was worse than ever and scared Tyrone's Kids...stupid drummer.
The Players were super nice at the end signing autographs for anyone that wanted them.
I snuck my hands on the WDF trophy being carried by Mike Benevides, and Scott Ackles brought the GC trophy down to my height so i could carry it. Don't worry I only touched the 85 at 94 team:D
Should've been later in the day as it would've been a more festive atmosphere, but BB's chant of "ONE MORE YEAR" when they called Murphy's name was priceless, thank goodness I was beside him to hear it!
Re: Lions Celebration at Art Gallery
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 2:30 pm
Scotty was there?? As in, the Sherminator?! *swoon*WestcoastJay wrote: Glad Rintoul made it louder.
and I had to miss it...
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 3:58 pm
Hard to estimate the crowd but it was a good turnout. The team was about 30 minutes late arriving and obviously not everyone made it one the bus.
When the player introductions finally arrived ... Aaron Hunt and a couple of players ran past us to get in line before their names were called out. :lol:
Lots of media coverage which was good to see. My 8-year-old son was interviewed by City TV (not sure where they would be airing it with no local newscast
). I was asked why he wasn't in school and I told him it was a Canadiana field trip and better than anything he was going to learn in the couple of hours of class time he missed. The reporter was also impressed with how much he knew about the team.
We left around 1:30 so I could get back to the office. :lol:
Grey Cup champions merchandise was for sale with the hats going for $40 each (ouch!).
When the player introductions finally arrived ... Aaron Hunt and a couple of players ran past us to get in line before their names were called out. :lol:
Lots of media coverage which was good to see. My 8-year-old son was interviewed by City TV (not sure where they would be airing it with no local newscast
). I was asked why he wasn't in school and I told him it was a Canadiana field trip and better than anything he was going to learn in the couple of hours of class time he missed. The reporter was also impressed with how much he knew about the team.We left around 1:30 so I could get back to the office. :lol:
Grey Cup champions merchandise was for sale with the hats going for $40 each (ouch!).
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:01 pm
Good turnout. The festivities started around 12:30 PM which was good because quite a few people had to leave to go back to work. By 1:00 I had moved from the back to almost the front. Had a nice chat with Buck Pierce. Very happy with his new contract and is looking forward to coming back. Asked him if he wanted to go fishing next year and he replied that he wants to catch a sturgeon.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:05 pm
This is probably the funniest picture I got, my apologies to Lou:
I've run into Lui many times during my life (including when I was 2 or 3) and this is the latest. He said "Whoa, not that close". But he wasn't mad. I tried not to shoot it that close but it was an accident. And he gave me a pat on the 81 on the front of my jersey. Hey, look who's in the background. That was totally coincidental. I didn't even realize until I got home.
I've run into Lui many times during my life (including when I was 2 or 3) and this is the latest. He said "Whoa, not that close". But he wasn't mad. I tried not to shoot it that close but it was an accident. And he gave me a pat on the 81 on the front of my jersey. Hey, look who's in the background. That was totally coincidental. I didn't even realize until I got home.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:55 pm
Lions_Fan_4_Life wrote:Just got back.
That was awesome. Crazy P was worse than ever and scared Tyrone's Kids...stupid drummer.
The Players were super nice at the end signing autographs for anyone that wanted them.
I snuck my hands on the WDF trophy being carried by Mike Benevides, and Scott Ackles brought the GC trophy down to my height so i could carry it. Don't worry I only touched the 85 at 94 team:D
Should've been later in the day as it would've been a more festive atmosphere, but BB's chant of "ONE MORE YEAR" when they called Murphy's name was priceless, thank goodness I was beside him to hear it!
Rats, I had to leave at 1pm so could not get the photos in my media book autographed. I wonder if any of the players might show up for the merchandise sale Dec 2nd?
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 4:58 pm
my apologies to carl
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 5:15 pm
Good pics.
Why was DD the only player not wearing the actual game jersey?
Why was DD the only player not wearing the actual game jersey?
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 6:45 pm
DDs jersey might be off to a charity auction. BB
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:16 pm
Why the Art Gallery.
Were they afraid not enough people would show up at BC Place, or they could have used GM place, or even the coliseum.
I am glad people enjoyed it anyhow, but no parade and using the Art Gallary is not a great ending to a great season and post season. Makes us look second rate to other CFL fans across the country, most of whom's teams\cities would have done it better.
Were they afraid not enough people would show up at BC Place, or they could have used GM place, or even the coliseum.
I am glad people enjoyed it anyhow, but no parade and using the Art Gallary is not a great ending to a great season and post season. Makes us look second rate to other CFL fans across the country, most of whom's teams\cities would have done it better.
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:17 pm
I thought the celebration/rally was really well done. Being an "outdoor stadium" kind of guy I loved the venue, but I realize for maximum effect they could have quadrupled their numbers if they'd held it in the evening at GM Place (the Canucks are out of town all this week after all). They could still have done the "We Are Champions" schtick on the arena PA complete with the scoreboard graphics etc. Still, I thought it was a great turnout for a Tuesday afternoon and I really enjoyed the intimate atmosphere.
After a long delay (bordering on too long....the natives were getting restless and I was worried the sun was going to disappear. Fast.), MC Phil Reimer called each member of the team up to the Art Gallery steps. Phil was a curious choice....I didn't know he had any affiliation with the club and be botched a few of the names. Not sure why Lions pre and post-game host Scotty Rintoul was not handed the whole thing....he knows the team intimately. Anyway, after the intros, Bobby and Wally said a few words, then Scotty came up and called some of the key personnel up to the podium for interviews - Aaron Hunt, Tyrone Williams, Paul McCallum, Dave Dickenson, and Brent Johnson. There was a lot of love at that rally! Shouts of "One More Year," "We Want Carl" "Re-peat" Wal-ly, Wal-ly" bellowed throughout the hour long event.
Then dozens of black and orange helium balloons were unleashed into the slate gray sky, the legendary Dal Richards led the crowd through a stirring rendition of our fight song, "Roar You Lions Roar" then the players took the mic and did their own chant and response with the crowd. Very cool! The players (Carl Kidd and Bobby Singh) then took the Grey Cup that was being passed around the team and shared it with crowd while the DJ played "We Are The Champions."
The threatening skies then shed a few tears for the end of the season, and the crowd quickly disbursed hoping to do it all again in 12 months time.
DH 8)
After a long delay (bordering on too long....the natives were getting restless and I was worried the sun was going to disappear. Fast.), MC Phil Reimer called each member of the team up to the Art Gallery steps. Phil was a curious choice....I didn't know he had any affiliation with the club and be botched a few of the names. Not sure why Lions pre and post-game host Scotty Rintoul was not handed the whole thing....he knows the team intimately. Anyway, after the intros, Bobby and Wally said a few words, then Scotty came up and called some of the key personnel up to the podium for interviews - Aaron Hunt, Tyrone Williams, Paul McCallum, Dave Dickenson, and Brent Johnson. There was a lot of love at that rally! Shouts of "One More Year," "We Want Carl" "Re-peat" Wal-ly, Wal-ly" bellowed throughout the hour long event.
Then dozens of black and orange helium balloons were unleashed into the slate gray sky, the legendary Dal Richards led the crowd through a stirring rendition of our fight song, "Roar You Lions Roar" then the players took the mic and did their own chant and response with the crowd. Very cool! The players (Carl Kidd and Bobby Singh) then took the Grey Cup that was being passed around the team and shared it with crowd while the DJ played "We Are The Champions."
The threatening skies then shed a few tears for the end of the season, and the crowd quickly disbursed hoping to do it all again in 12 months time.
DH 8)
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:22 pm
isnt that supposed to be a bad thing...bad for animals or something??Then dozens of black and orange helium balloons were unleashed into the slate gray sky
Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:23 pm
Grey Cup champions merchandise was for sale with the hats going for $40 each (ouch!).[/quote
lionbackers get championship hats for $30.00 at sports & stuff
as well as the best selection and price on t-shirts and hoodies.
remember to watch for time /date/ players coming to sports & stuff
with the CUP!! great time for christmas shopping
lionbackers get championship hats for $30.00 at sports & stuff
as well as the best selection and price on t-shirts and hoodies.
remember to watch for time /date/ players coming to sports & stuff
with the CUP!! great time for christmas shopping