GZSkins Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Before this season starts, I wanted to remark how amazing it is that there are so many Redskins fans from all over the world. I haven't been as excited about the start of a season since the last Super Bowl year of 1991. Not to be too long winded, I was curious with the influx of the new Gatorskins fans to the program, what is the furthest anyone has travelled to attend a Redskins game. As one of the most extreme geographically and time phrame challenged Redskins fans, I wanted to inquire as to how far any of you fellow Extremeskins fans members have travelled to attend a Redskins game? In 1998, I travelled from Hong Kong to Minneapolis to watch the Norv led Skins lose to the Vikes. Last year, I also went from Hong Kong to New Orleans to see the Skins crush the 'Aints. As I believe that this will turn out to be a breakthrogh year for the Redskins, my question is how far would you go to see the Skins play in person? Already this year I have attended the game in Osaka, so you could say that I am ready to a return to the glory of the "Joe Gibbs" era. What do the rest of you think? Tim, the exemely geo challenged fan in supposedly "Communist" China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I don't know but if this is a contest - YOU WIN. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanbu Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Geez tim, I knew I wouldn't have the record (Memphis to DC) but from HK to MN or LA. You are definately hard core. Props to you, you white hairy monster. HTTR, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Gee...the farthest I've ever travelled to see the 'Skins was about 60 miles up to Landover...I think you've got me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Tim, I was at the game in NO last year too... I remember seeing alot of Skins fans there. My first time in NO and a Skins game as well... life doesnt get much better :cool: At Hogfest the past few years, we've had people from California to Washington St. to Texas to Florida to Vermont..... its been awesome! If anyone else is thinking about coming to town for a Skins game, Hogfest is the PERFECT opportunity! I can not emphasize how great of a time it is. If you're interested in more info on this year's Hogfest, go here: http://geocities.com/hogfest2000 Hope to see you all there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Defense Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 i was at the saints game last year as well--we had a block of 14 skins fans/dc ex-pats. after our first score, hail to redskins had to be explained to the saints fans sitting behind us. many rousing renditions later, some were singing along but most had cleared out. travel from china though--deserves an airplane avatar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooty Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Went to 49ers vs skins 1992 playoff game in San Fran. God Damm Brian Mitchell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I'd drive or fly to either San Diego or Phoenix, or would fly to the Bay Area. Beyond that is a bit tough to do given that it's a school night. And I second the airplane avatar for GZSkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novato Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I had everything setup to go from southern mexico to New Orleans when the schedule makers had the stupid idea of picking December 29th (or 30th) for the game..... My boss (wife) said: "Are you out of your ****ing mind" :jerkoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4Life Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I'll be flying down to Seattle to see my first Redskins game in enemy territory, and in a brand spankin' new stadium. I have everything secured right now, except for the game and plane tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Originally posted by Redskins4Life I'll be flying down to Seattle to see my first Redskins game in enemy territory, and in a brand spankin' new stadium. I have everything secured right now, except for the game and plane tickets. Go to Ticketmaster.com they are selling them now, that is where I got my tickets for the Redskins / Seahawks Game. I traveled cross country the past two seasons to see a Redskins game. That would be over 2,500 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I travel from the Philly burbs and back for Skins home games but, that China commute sounds like a killer, hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaparanoia Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 I traveled about 270 miles a few years ago to see the Skins play Atlanta in Lanta. I will never forget how cold and rainey it was and the halftime score was 34-10 in favor of the Falcons. The final score was 35-34...Skins won the game. This actually was in the early 90's. Boy what a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZSkins Posted August 30, 2002 Author Share Posted August 30, 2002 Hey Hoya, I was at that game also. Went with about 15 Skins fans from DC. I had to fly back early for my bar induction ceremony and saw the winning TD in an airport bar. Good memories of that game. Blade, I would love to make "Hogfest", but don't think that can take the time to make the trip. Am looking at going to the TN game as there are Chinese holidays at that time. Can't find tix yet, though. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4Life Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Originally posted by fuji869 Go to Ticketmaster.com they are selling them now, that is where I got my tickets for the Redskins / Seahawks Game. I traveled cross country the past two seasons to see a Redskins game. That would be over 2,500 miles. I'll be doing that as soon as I get the bankroll to do it. Someone said that they're going to be doing an Extremeskins.com tail-gating thing @ Seahawk stadium or something ?? Us West Coasters should make plans for that since it is coming up soon, ya know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskinsfan Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 be careful what you wish for :laugh: :laugh: I drove from Indy to FEDEX and Hogfest - last Nov (vs. Seattle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I'm like OrangeSkin, I only have to travel around 60 miles to get to a game at Fed-Ex Field. I think that GZSkins is going to have everyone beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 It is five hours from my house to Canton (where I watched the Skins and Bills in 89), five hours to FedEx (which I've made about 30 times) and four hours to Ericcson Stadium (made the trek twice). I hope to start visiting some other away stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J33Edwards Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 I just got some tickets on ebay to the Thanksgiving day game in Dallas...As it will be my second Redskins game it will definitely be the fartherst I've went. Last time it was just central IL to St. Louis.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway66 Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Drove to Detroit from central PA To watch Norv and the boys get smashed by Gus FRERROTTE in 1999 Flew to dallas from central pa for the Monday night game last year Remember how they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in that one:puke: We are going to tennesse in october to see them smash the dirty nasty Titans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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