If you want evidence of die hard sports fans you need look no further than Pittsburgh in America. I was there in 2011, and the whole town is dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and every single shop sells souvenirs and memorabilia. Their Heinz Field stadium is nothing less than a shrine. And you thought that Heinz 57 baked beans were quintessentially British? Think again!!
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Actually I think MOST of us, in the US, live in cities that haven't seen a championship in a while! I live just South of Washington, DC and we too are 'overdue'. But that's what makes us 'fans' and not just 'athletic supporters', we support our teams even thru the lean years, bu then celebrate heartily when we win!! CONGRATULATIONS CLEVELAND and Kathryn, for winning the NBA Championship!!!
If you want evidence of die hard sports fans you need look no further than Pittsburgh in America. I was there in 2011, and the whole town is dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and every single shop sells souvenirs and memorabilia. Their Heinz Field stadium is nothing less than a shrine. And you thought that Heinz 57 baked beans were quintessentially British? Think again!!
You must have been there in football season. In baseball season, it would all be about the Pirates. If their hockey team is doing well, it would be all about the Penguins. etc., etc.
Also, you can be sure that Heinz paid a large pile of cash to have their name on that field. Almost every major league sports facility (and many minor league ones) has a corporate name attached to it. (The notable exception to this is the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field. For several decades, the team was owned by William K. Wrigley, of Wrigley's Gum. Subsequent team owners Tribune Corp. and the Ricketts family have known that any attempt to change the name of their stadium would be met with a massive fan revolt. Wrigley's does not pay anything to keep their name on it.) (Come to think of it, the Bears don't own Soldier Field, they rent it from the Chicago Park District, so it has no sponsor either.)
For years, the San Francisco Giants played at Candlestick Park. Then they got a corporate sponsor and it became [I forget who] Park at Candlestick Point. (Then they built a new stadium and I think the sponsor name went with it.) In Phoenix, the Diamondbacks play at the BOB -- Bank One Ballpark. The Houston Astros used to play at Enron Field. Then Enron got caught in a major scandal and went bankrupt, thus quit paying the sponsorship fee and the name was removed. For a short while, it was Astros Field, but then a new sponsor stepped up and now it's Minute Maid Park.
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How can you NOT remember that Candlestick was renamed Pac Bell Park when Pac Bell/SBC bought the stadium rights???... When they moved to the new stadium, that became AT&T; because AT&T bought out SBC/Pac Bell...
You must have been there in football season. In baseball season, it would all be about the Pirates. If their hockey team is doing well, it would be all about the Penguins. etc., etc.
If you look at the date on the photograph it was 28th October. Also on the gate there is the Panthers, the Athletics team of the University of Pittsburgh.
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
@Chris Oh I do know, don't worry :) and my pusscats aren't allowed out at this time of year because of all the baby birds we have crashing about the garden. Anyway, they're crimson waxcaps apparently, which then developed a little fungus growth on their heads. Sadly that does mean my house is nowhere near as protected as Mike's picture made me believe :/
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And you thought that Heinz 57 baked beans were quintessentially British?
No :) I always knew they were American cos they are
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I'm celebrating the Cav's win and my win here.
Aw :) congrats Kathryn!
*elevate nose*
on the former anyway ;)
this is the winning post, isn't it TL...?
edit: Sorry for barging in again, people *BEAM* I forgot to reply to a question
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minions ... they are collectible
Ooooh, do you put them in books like stamps or on the mantelpiece?
basements usually... y-e-e-e-s... those are the unwilling ones, of which there are a lot :)
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Sadly that does mean my house is nowhere near as protected as Mike's picture made me believe
Actually that was the toadstools blue print for their new self defence mechanism to protect itself against your house :-) That was supposed to be classified ....
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Every time that AnnieT talks about basements I keep thinking of this beer advert...
for BMW's and tortoises. Yes.
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I have absolutely no idea why
me neither :)
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Sadly that does mean my house is nowhere near as protected as Mike's picture made me believe
Actually that was the toadstools blue print for their new self defence mechanism to protect itself against your house :-) That was supposed to be classified ....
Ohhhh... :)
Oh! :(
Are there any youtube clips showing you how to defuse those claymore things? I probably should watch it first if there is...
Wouldn't want this to be a posthumous win now would I we ;)
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Annie minion :)
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If you want evidence of die
If you want evidence of die hard sports fans you need look no further than Pittsburgh in America. I was there in 2011, and the whole town is dedicated to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and every single shop sells souvenirs and memorabilia. Their Heinz Field stadium is nothing less than a shrine. And you thought that Heinz 57 baked beans were quintessentially British? Think again!!
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
Actually I think MOST of us,
Actually I think MOST of us, in the US, live in cities that haven't seen a championship in a while! I live just South of Washington, DC and we too are 'overdue'. But that's what makes us 'fans' and not just 'athletic supporters', we support our teams even thru the lean years, bu then celebrate heartily when we win!! CONGRATULATIONS CLEVELAND and Kathryn, for winning the NBA Championship!!!
RE: If you want evidence of
You must have been there in football season. In baseball season, it would all be about the Pirates. If their hockey team is doing well, it would be all about the Penguins. etc., etc.
Also, you can be sure that Heinz paid a large pile of cash to have their name on that field. Almost every major league sports facility (and many minor league ones) has a corporate name attached to it. (The notable exception to this is the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field. For several decades, the team was owned by William K. Wrigley, of Wrigley's Gum. Subsequent team owners Tribune Corp. and the Ricketts family have known that any attempt to change the name of their stadium would be met with a massive fan revolt. Wrigley's does not pay anything to keep their name on it.) (Come to think of it, the Bears don't own Soldier Field, they rent it from the Chicago Park District, so it has no sponsor either.)
For years, the San Francisco Giants played at Candlestick Park. Then they got a corporate sponsor and it became [I forget who] Park at Candlestick Point. (Then they built a new stadium and I think the sponsor name went with it.) In Phoenix, the Diamondbacks play at the BOB -- Bank One Ballpark. The Houston Astros used to play at Enron Field. Then Enron got caught in a major scandal and went bankrupt, thus quit paying the sponsorship fee and the name was removed. For a short while, it was Astros Field, but then a new sponsor stepped up and now it's Minute Maid Park.
David
Miserable old git
Patiently waiting for the asteroid with my name on it.
David, you forgot Doger
David, you forgot Doger Stadium. One of the very few owned by the team. The Rams once they get it built will also own the stadium.
@David, How can you NOT
@David,
How can you NOT remember that Candlestick was renamed Pac Bell Park when Pac Bell/SBC bought the stadium rights???... When they moved to the new stadium, that became AT&T; because AT&T bought out SBC/Pac Bell...
I'm NOT even a sports fan, and I know this! :-O
TL
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RE: You must have been
If you look at the date on the photograph it was 28th October. Also on the gate there is the Panthers, the Athletics team of the University of Pittsburgh.
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
@Chris Oh I do know, don't
@Chris Oh I do know, don't worry :) and my pusscats aren't allowed out at this time of year because of all the baby birds we have crashing about the garden. Anyway, they're crimson waxcaps apparently, which then developed a little fungus growth on their heads. Sadly that does mean my house is nowhere near as protected as Mike's picture made me believe :/
No :) I always knew they were American cos they are
Aw :) congrats Kathryn!
*elevate nose*
on the former anyway ;)
this is the winning post, isn't it TL...?
edit: Sorry for barging in again, people *BEAM* I forgot to reply to a question
basements usually... y-e-e-e-s... those are the unwilling ones, of which there are a lot :)
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Every time that AnnieT talks
Every time that AnnieT talks about basements I keep thinking of this beer advert. I have absolutely no idea why .....
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Actually that was the toadstools blue print for their new self defence mechanism to protect itself against your house :-) That was supposed to be classified ....
Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)
Why do doctors have to practice?
You'd think they'd have got it right by now
RE: Every time that AnnieT
for BMW's and tortoises. Yes.
me neither :)
Ohhhh... :)
Oh! :(
Are there any youtube clips showing you how to defuse those claymore things? I probably should watch it first if there is...
Wouldn't want this to be a posthumous win now would
Iwe ;)Please wait here. Further instructions could pile up at any time. Thank you.