Sherlock Holmes Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Guys, First off, I'd like to express my thanks to Huly and all the Tailgate gang for making our first ever Skins game ( regardless of the result ) an excellent experience. My bro and dad and I were overwhelmed by your welcome and generosity, It really was the highlight of our trip! I personally met Tarhog, Pez, Huly, RedskinsBill, Hof44, Blondie and so many others who im sorry I cant remember your post names As for my first DC trip myself, well, I was suprised by how quiet the place is. We stayed in Chinatown, and it was perfectly situated, not too far from anywhere really. Thanks to everyone who recomended Tony Chengs mongolian, It was fantastic, we ate there on friday night. On saturday, we saw all the sights, and took in the Spy museum, pretty cool I thought. Decided to go cheap and eat at one of the Hotels bars....cant remember the name, was pretty good food actually though. We then watched the Capitals at Verizon lose in overtime to the Thrashers, but that was a great experience, our first Hockey game. On sunday, obviously there was the Tailgate ( WHOOO!! Great Soft Shell crab by the way! ), and the game ( :mad: ) and then we went to Hooters in the evening. Thanks again everyone at the Tailgate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 ...wish the game had turned out differently for your sake.... ....but hey, at least you got to go to Hooters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 It was great meeting and tailgating with you, your brother and Dad, SH. Too bad the Skins lost while you were here. :doh: Next time you are here for a Skins game, you know where to find us tailgating. You are always welcome. Here's something to remember the day by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thanos Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sounds like you hit the jackpot. Time for me to return to the UK and catch a ManU /Arsenal match in a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 It was great meeting and tailgating with you, your brother and Dad, SH. Too bad the Skins lost while you were here. :doh: Next time you are here for a Skins game, you know where to find us tailgating. You are always welcome. Here's something to remember the day by. Most definitely, my dad is already working on my mum to let us come next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Sounds like you hit the jackpot.Time for me to return to the UK and catch a ManU /Arsenal match in a year or so. EDIT That, = return to the UK and catch an IPSWICH match in a year or so. HAHA, it would be on me, and you'd experience a REAL soccer atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tizzod Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 ...wish the game had turned out differently for your sake........but hey, at least you got to go to Hooters :laugh: That reminds me of a story a co-worker told me. She is from England and her sister and brother-in-law were visiting from England. My co-worker's husband took the brother-in-law out to a golf shop in Fairfax. While there he thought it would be funny to swing the guy by Hooters. They walk in and the English guy was floored. He had no idea. When they were telling me the story later, the brother-in-law said, "I would have to pay 10 pounds to get into a place like that back home!" Glad you had a good trip, regardless of the debacle the Redskins put on for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Most definitely, my dad is already working on my mum to let us come next year! It was great meeting you and your brother and dad. Hope your mum lets you come back next year. The more die hard fans at the game the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 It was great meeting you and your family! I hope you all had a great time and please come back soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallntfox Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Great meeting you at the tailgate...come back and see us soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Yeesh... I don't remember seeing you there once. I blame my gambling problem (betting other peoples' seats over games of beer pong). Maybe next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Dude, I almost had the exact same weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Sounds like you hit the jackpot.Time for me to return to the UK and catch a ManU /Arsenal match in a year or so. that is my ultimate goal somday. If you think NFL crowds are insane, I cant imagine what it would be like to get into one of those stadiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsonny Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 g'day mates...it was cool chillin with you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 Cheers guys, Hooters was an absolute blast. And for those of you wondering what your average soccer game atmosphere is like, enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvW26uByF4M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riggins44 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 When you return next year I will try to have enough soft crabs so that you don't have to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Cheers guys,Hooters was an absolute blast. And for those of you wondering what your average soccer game atmosphere is like, enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvW26uByF4M I know this is going to sound stupid, but I was wondering if you ever saw the movie "Green Street Hooligans", and if premier teams actually do have "firms" so to speak, and if that type of stuff is common over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 It was good to meet you all. Glad you had a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted October 19, 2006 Author Share Posted October 19, 2006 I know this is going to sound stupid, but I was wondering if you ever saw the movie "Green Street Hooligans", and if premier teams actually do have "firms" so to speak, and if that type of stuff is common over there. Indeed I have seen that film. In the 70s and 80s rioting at games was commonplace. Now however the police have got right on top of it. There are still firms of course operating, most clubs ( not just premier league, in fact, the most prominent are in the lower leagues ), have one, and fighting at games rarely happens nowadays, unless its the odd one between die hard rivals, but mostly anything that goes on are in and around the towns and the pubs before and after the games. My team, Ipswich, who I actually feel more strongly about than the Redskins, against Norwich, when we won 1-2 at there ground, last season with a late goal : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxKyFeRkQOk It's a very hostile atmosphere at these games. Of course, here are the steroetypical England football hooligans: Not causing much trouble, just enjoyng themselves. So no, theres not really that sort of thing going on anymore, but it is a different atmosphere as you can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRed Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 It was great meeting all of you at the tailgate! I've got some good pics I'll try to get downloaded here soon. Wish the outcome could have been different for you though. Hope to see you next year! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Cheers guys,Hooters was an absolute blast. And for those of you wondering what your average soccer game atmosphere is like, enjoy this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvW26uByF4M Man, I was over and watched the Northern Ireland vs England World Cup qualifying game last year. England won 4-0...it was nuts. Again, glad you enjoyed your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
480SkinsFan Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 My family and I will be attending our first trip to DC as well for the Dallas game and look forward to meeting as many Redskins fans before, during and after the game. Although, I will not be coming as far as England. I truly can't wait. HTTR :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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