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Isn't it cheaper to drive?
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[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.
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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.[/quote]
I guess it would basically be a wash... but people have been posting much higher flying costs than that.
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.[/quote]
I guess it would basically be a wash... but people have been posting much higher flying costs than that.
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[quote name="Stu Grimson"]
[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.[/quote]
I guess it would basically be a wash... but people have been posting much higher flying costs than that.[/quote]
Great airfare thanks to Larry!
[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
For $225 round trip who would want to?
I always chuckle about the "fans" at certain arenas/ venues/ rinks.
You get what you give and I have never had an issue at Wings, Blues,
Vikings or even the old North Stars. I love chatting with the locals around
me and have even been known to buy a few "pops" for those around.
Once you do that and you are respectful in their stadium you would be
amazed at how quick they will be to defend you if anything should arise.
EDIT: Booked on US Airways. RK and I will be on same flights.[/quote]
I guess it would basically be a wash... but people have been posting much higher flying costs than that.[/quote]
Great airfare thanks to Larry!
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[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
A buddy emailed me earlier today talking about driving, but also mentioned that it is a 13 hour drive each way. That is draining. Its a little less than a two hour flight. Big difference. I just got in from saigon yesterday after about 25 straight hours of traveling, including crossing 13 time zones and the international date line. I really don't feel like 26 more hours in a short time frame anytime soon....
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A buddy emailed me earlier today talking about driving, but also mentioned that it is a 13 hour drive each way. That is draining. Its a little less than a two hour flight. Big difference. I just got in from saigon yesterday after about 25 straight hours of traveling, including crossing 13 time zones and the international date line. I really don't feel like 26 more hours in a short time frame anytime soon....
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[quote name="5Minutes4Fighting"]
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
A buddy emailed me earlier today talking about driving, but also mentioned that it is a 13 hour drive each way. That is draining. Its a little less than a two hour flight. Big difference. I just got in from saigon yesterday after about 25 straight hours of traveling, including crossing 13 time zones and the international date line. I really don't feel like 26 more hours in a short time frame anytime soon....
-5Minutes[/quote]
WOW... it is a 13 hour drive I just did a map quest of it. I had no idea, I would have guessed 7-8 hours. Then again as you all know I am not the resident expert on American geography!
[quote name="Stu Grimson"]Isn't it cheaper to drive?[/quote]
A buddy emailed me earlier today talking about driving, but also mentioned that it is a 13 hour drive each way. That is draining. Its a little less than a two hour flight. Big difference. I just got in from saigon yesterday after about 25 straight hours of traveling, including crossing 13 time zones and the international date line. I really don't feel like 26 more hours in a short time frame anytime soon....
-5Minutes[/quote]
WOW... it is a 13 hour drive I just did a map quest of it. I had no idea, I would have guessed 7-8 hours. Then again as you all know I am not the resident expert on American geography!
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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]Great airfare thanks to Larry![/quote]
Now the trick is getting good tickets at the right price. Patience my friend
Now the trick is getting good tickets at the right price. Patience my friend
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I would like some info on flights and a ticket. Lord knows I don't want to sit by myself.
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[quote name="jakobeast"]I would like some info on fights and a ticket. Lord knows I don't want to sit by myself.[/quote]
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[quote name="jakobeast"]I would like some info on flights and a ticket. Lord knows I don't want to sit by myself.[/quote]
By memory (itinerary at home)
US Air direct flight out of ORD to Philly
Leaving Friday, June 4th at 7:30 am Depart Saturday, June 5th at 11:30 am
Total cost $225. Awesome flight time, direct flights and cost (thanks to 5Minutes)!
No ticket as of yet so keep me in your considerations please.
By memory (itinerary at home)
US Air direct flight out of ORD to Philly
Leaving Friday, June 4th at 7:30 am Depart Saturday, June 5th at 11:30 am
Total cost $225. Awesome flight time, direct flights and cost (thanks to 5Minutes)!
No ticket as of yet so keep me in your considerations please.
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I'm so friggin jealous of you guys, if I wasn't a shit poor college student I'd go... the sad thing is, who knows if this is going to be the last opportunity to see the Hawks in the Cup finals for a long time. We may have a great team for years, but you never know, sucks to be me right now.
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[quote name="Ton"]I'm so friggin jealous of you guys, if I wasn't a shit poor college student I'd go... the sad thing is, who knows if this is going to be the last opportunity to see the Hawks in the Cup finals for a long time. We may have a great team for years, but you never know, sucks to be me right now.[/quote]
Some of us have bad our dues and have waited a long time for this so I am not letting the
opportunity pass me by. Pretty sure if I was in your shows and age that I would not be going either. Gut feeling is that this core team is going to be a contender for years to come.
There is just something about that first time (stop what some of you are thinking right there!) that makes these events special. A perfect example would be the first convention as RK discussed in another thread and having breakfast with the legends and current players. That can never be duplicated.
Some of us have bad our dues and have waited a long time for this so I am not letting the
opportunity pass me by. Pretty sure if I was in your shows and age that I would not be going either. Gut feeling is that this core team is going to be a contender for years to come.
There is just something about that first time (stop what some of you are thinking right there!) that makes these events special. A perfect example would be the first convention as RK discussed in another thread and having breakfast with the legends and current players. That can never be duplicated.
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[quote name="Ton"]I'm so friggin jealous of you guys, if I wasn't a shit poor college student I'd go... the sad thing is, who knows if this is going to be the last opportunity to see the Hawks in the Cup finals for a long time. We may have a great team for years, but you never know, sucks to be me right now.[/quote]
Look on the bright side Ton... the next time the Hawks are in the Cup Finals you could be rich beyond your wildest dreams and get to go to all the games
Look on the bright side Ton... the next time the Hawks are in the Cup Finals you could be rich beyond your wildest dreams and get to go to all the games
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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]
[quote name="Ton"]I'm so friggin jealous of you guys, if I wasn't a shit poor college student I'd go... the sad thing is, who knows if this is going to be the last opportunity to see the Hawks in the Cup finals for a long time. We may have a great team for years, but you never know, sucks to be me right now.[/quote]
Some of us have bad our dues and have waited a long time for this so I am not letting the opportunity pass me by. Pretty sure if I was in your shows and age that I would not be going either. Gut feeling is that this core team is going to be a contender for years to come.
There is just something about that first time (stop what some of you are thinking right there!) that makes these events special. A perfect example would be the first convention as RK discussed in another thread and having breakfast with the legends and current players. That can never be duplicated.[/quote]
Ton, he's right. The vets here deserve this more than us, man. We've been around for a short amount of time as opposed to those who have been practically all but kicked in the nuts to get here. This one, should it go that far, is for all of them. Sure, we've done our part to get here, too, but I don't need to remind anyone in here about the history of the Chicago Blackhawks and what the true fans have endured to get to this point.
Let the true fans here have their fun. The vets deserve it far more than either you or me. They've dealt with far more than we can ever imagine to get to this point.
On our end, we're still seeing something completely amazing that we may never see for a long time. Let's just enjoy this while its here. We have plenty of time to get back here with this team's core around for years. If it doesn't happen again, there's always this season to look back on, kinda like how a guy can admit they remember 1961.
We'll earn our stripes, just as they did soon enough.
[quote name="Ton"]I'm so friggin jealous of you guys, if I wasn't a shit poor college student I'd go... the sad thing is, who knows if this is going to be the last opportunity to see the Hawks in the Cup finals for a long time. We may have a great team for years, but you never know, sucks to be me right now.[/quote]
Some of us have bad our dues and have waited a long time for this so I am not letting the opportunity pass me by. Pretty sure if I was in your shows and age that I would not be going either. Gut feeling is that this core team is going to be a contender for years to come.
There is just something about that first time (stop what some of you are thinking right there!) that makes these events special. A perfect example would be the first convention as RK discussed in another thread and having breakfast with the legends and current players. That can never be duplicated.[/quote]
Ton, he's right. The vets here deserve this more than us, man. We've been around for a short amount of time as opposed to those who have been practically all but kicked in the nuts to get here. This one, should it go that far, is for all of them. Sure, we've done our part to get here, too, but I don't need to remind anyone in here about the history of the Chicago Blackhawks and what the true fans have endured to get to this point.
Let the true fans here have their fun. The vets deserve it far more than either you or me. They've dealt with far more than we can ever imagine to get to this point.
On our end, we're still seeing something completely amazing that we may never see for a long time. Let's just enjoy this while its here. We have plenty of time to get back here with this team's core around for years. If it doesn't happen again, there's always this season to look back on, kinda like how a guy can admit they remember 1961.
We'll earn our stripes, just as they did soon enough.
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To recap what CL just said.
Us old farts need to see this before we kick the bucket!
We are all fans here.
I want all to enjoy it. The future fans are being developed right now and
they are just as important. We all started being a fan for a reason. For
many the reason is now and what they are witnessing.
Us old farts need to see this before we kick the bucket!
We are all fans here.
I want all to enjoy it. The future fans are being developed right now and
they are just as important. We all started being a fan for a reason. For
many the reason is now and what they are witnessing.
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[quote name="IceHogsFan"]To recap what CL just said.
Us old farts need to see this before we kick the bucket!
We are all fans here.
I want all to enjoy it. The future fans are being developed right now and
they are just as important. We all started being a fan for a reason. For
many the reason is now and what they are witnessing.[/quote]
That's pretty much it. :lol:
Us old farts need to see this before we kick the bucket!
We are all fans here.
I want all to enjoy it. The future fans are being developed right now and
they are just as important. We all started being a fan for a reason. For
many the reason is now and what they are witnessing.[/quote]
That's pretty much it. :lol:
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If this is a dream........PLEASE don't wake me!
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.
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[quote name="stu"]If this is a dream........PLEASE don't wake me!
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
Saturday! :evil:
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
Saturday! :evil:
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[quote name="stu"]If this is a dream........PLEASE don't wake me!
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
Where?
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
Where?
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[quote name="stu"]If this is a dream........PLEASE don't wake me!
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
With a sign I understand.
Have been a fan for 43 years....and have been walking in a daze since Sunday.
What makes it truly special is to share it in person with my wonderful family, Mr. Stu and
Stunior...... I still can't believe we will be attending the Stanley Cup Finals.... it's a dream come true.
Somebody pinch me.[/quote]
With a sign I understand.
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