Taking in Halifax!
Timbers Army Meeting!
Taking in Halifax!
By Roberto
January 26 2003
The Army got together to watch Halifax Town take on Leeds at the Shay. The tape was sent over by Sean McAuley and as you see by the picture everyone was glued to the TV screen.!
Taking in Halifax!
January 26 2003
The Army got together to watch Halifax Town take on Leeds at the Shay. The tape was sent over by Sean McAuley and as you see by the picture everyone was glued to the TV screen.!
Like lemmings drawn to a steep cliff, the Timbers Army masses converged on La Casa de Herr Drumman on Saturday evening to celebrate a couple of birthdays and to once again attempt to fill the nasty Void known as the nine-month offseason.
For some, the trip to the outer reaches of southeast Portland was an arduous one filled with many pitfalls. This was especially true for the directionally challenged Cooper who took a little detour through northeast Portland before pointing his lovemobile southward, joyfully arriving before the PBR ran out. Then there is the case of Finnegan who stopped off at the facial hair removal place on 82nd and Sandy on the way to the fiesta and ended up confusing one and all by showing up sans goatee. As for your correspondent, he enjoyed a pleasant bus ride that included having his seatmate pass out on his shoulder.
The trip was well worth it, however. New and old faces alike gathered and enjoyed the hospitality of the Drumman clan. Foosball was played, West Brom got his rear spanked at air hockey and we all enjoyed watching the tape of Halifax Town taking on Leeds. Some ?business? was discussed including:
1. US-Japan For those living in undisclosed locations and oblivious to major world events, there is a large and expanding group heading to sh*ttle on March 29. Eric B. still hasn?t received the tickets but he is beginning to collect money for the 25 he bought. Cost is $18/ticket. If you would like to buy a ticket on your own, try to get one in or near section 150. We will NOT be chartering a bus. Transportation Director Finnegan noted that Ebay apparently has a cheap section for Amtrak tickets. There is also a 2-for-1-ticket deal online through Feb. 15.
2. Scarves Chris S. does not plan on ordering anymore scarves at this time. He is floating some ideas with the Timbers for a new scarf design that they can sell at the park. We suggested that Chris should start a scarf design business up for the other supporter groups in the A-league who are too pathetic to make their own.
3. Ad The Timbers Army will be paying for a classified ad in newspapers around the world. The ad reads: Top-notch professional with previous experience needed. Must be a team player with strong communication skills and ability to multi-task. Looking for someone able to make incredible saves. Special consideration will be given to individuals with names that sound good when repeatedly chanted by masses of humanity.
4. Halifax Town The boys across the pond have risen all the way to third place with promotion in sight. If promoted, they plan on putting a picture of the Drumman on their jerseys next season.
5. Other Tidbits
The US plays Argentina on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 am. We will look into watching it at the Bitter End.
Jim Taylor, Coach Bobby and whatever players are in the area will be invited to next month?s gathering. Stay tuned for date and location.
There is talk of going to Calgary for Memorial Day weekend for Mutha of All Road Trips 2.
It is never too early to start saving for Germany 2006. For financial planning advice, please contact Matt Napoleon at the Columbus office.
Thanks to Kurt for generously hosting this month?s gathering. There are now just 94 days before we once again find ourselves in the comforts of 107 watching the lads pound the Flounders. Let us rejoice.
Roberto
Unofficial and Unelected Writer-in-Arms
Timbers Army
For some, the trip to the outer reaches of southeast Portland was an arduous one filled with many pitfalls. This was especially true for the directionally challenged Cooper who took a little detour through northeast Portland before pointing his lovemobile southward, joyfully arriving before the PBR ran out. Then there is the case of Finnegan who stopped off at the facial hair removal place on 82nd and Sandy on the way to the fiesta and ended up confusing one and all by showing up sans goatee. As for your correspondent, he enjoyed a pleasant bus ride that included having his seatmate pass out on his shoulder.
The trip was well worth it, however. New and old faces alike gathered and enjoyed the hospitality of the Drumman clan. Foosball was played, West Brom got his rear spanked at air hockey and we all enjoyed watching the tape of Halifax Town taking on Leeds. Some ?business? was discussed including:
1. US-Japan For those living in undisclosed locations and oblivious to major world events, there is a large and expanding group heading to sh*ttle on March 29. Eric B. still hasn?t received the tickets but he is beginning to collect money for the 25 he bought. Cost is $18/ticket. If you would like to buy a ticket on your own, try to get one in or near section 150. We will NOT be chartering a bus. Transportation Director Finnegan noted that Ebay apparently has a cheap section for Amtrak tickets. There is also a 2-for-1-ticket deal online through Feb. 15.
2. Scarves Chris S. does not plan on ordering anymore scarves at this time. He is floating some ideas with the Timbers for a new scarf design that they can sell at the park. We suggested that Chris should start a scarf design business up for the other supporter groups in the A-league who are too pathetic to make their own.
3. Ad The Timbers Army will be paying for a classified ad in newspapers around the world. The ad reads: Top-notch professional with previous experience needed. Must be a team player with strong communication skills and ability to multi-task. Looking for someone able to make incredible saves. Special consideration will be given to individuals with names that sound good when repeatedly chanted by masses of humanity.
4. Halifax Town The boys across the pond have risen all the way to third place with promotion in sight. If promoted, they plan on putting a picture of the Drumman on their jerseys next season.
5. Other Tidbits
The US plays Argentina on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 am. We will look into watching it at the Bitter End.
Jim Taylor, Coach Bobby and whatever players are in the area will be invited to next month?s gathering. Stay tuned for date and location.
There is talk of going to Calgary for Memorial Day weekend for Mutha of All Road Trips 2.
It is never too early to start saving for Germany 2006. For financial planning advice, please contact Matt Napoleon at the Columbus office.
Thanks to Kurt for generously hosting this month?s gathering. There are now just 94 days before we once again find ourselves in the comforts of 107 watching the lads pound the Flounders. Let us rejoice.
Roberto
Unofficial and Unelected Writer-in-Arms
Timbers Army
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