@g_man said:

I shan't make the same mistake about missing someone so key to what was a spectacular weekend ! I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to EVERYONE that I had the greatest pleasure in meeting, and to all the usual suspects - you know who you are - who continue to make this the most anticipated weekend of every year. Without the generosity and effort everyone goes to, this weekend would not be the same -THANKS !

As a result of the weekends events I have created a "To do List" before our next visit;

1) Purchase and install a mechanical liver with adjustable alcohol tolerance levels

2) Get singing lessons - or just "do-one" when Howie says "Where's my wingman ? come and sing G" !!!

3) Work out some, so I can stand in for "Oblong Banana"

4) Learn the art of "Jedi" stealth mode so that Keith's camera perceives me as invisible !

5) Work a bit harder so I can cope with the massive Bar bills

and lastly 6) Practice the beer bong so it doesn't like like a clip from a b-rate 70's porno, although I reckon some people pay good money for that kind of footage, mmmmm there's a thought.

Thanks again to ALL, G.

I think it's the other way around G- I doubt we would ever have such a rallying of the troops if you, Howie, & Keith didn't make that annual trip.

Larry

@howiedawg said:

Talking of the gman porno clip - can someone remind me how to post a youtube clip in a post, thanks.

Just paste the URL in Howie. I Changed the "h" to AN "x" for demonstration purposes.

Xttp://

@mark-o said:

What the fuck? I get left off of this after all the time we spent together this past weekend?????

I agree that Keith is getting is camera taken away at approximately 8pm every day leading up to Sunday and he loses it after the game on Sunday, unless we win then he can only take pictures of all of us idiots celebrating the win.

Guarenteed win on Sunday against the Faguars..

I shan't make the same mistake about missing someone so key to what was a spectacular weekend ! I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to EVERYONE that I had the greatest pleasure in meeting, and to all the usual suspects - you know who you are - who continue to make this the most anticipated weekend of every year. Without the generosity and effort everyone goes to, this weekend would not be the same -THANKS !

As a result of the weekends events I have created a "To do List" before our next visit;

1) Purchase and install a mechanical liver with adjustable alcohol tolerance levels

2) Get singing lessons - or just "do-one" when Howie says "Where's my wingman ? come and sing G" !!!

3) Work out some, so I can stand in for "Oblong Banana"

4) Learn the art of "Jedi" stealth mode so that Keith's camera perceives me as invisible !

5) Work a bit harder so I can cope with the massive Bar bills

and lastly 6) Practice the beer bong so it doesn't like like a clip from a b-rate 70's porno, although I reckon some people pay good money for that kind of footage, mmmmm there's a thought.

Thanks again to ALL, G.

that is about to give birth!

@halfsane said:

coincidentally, that is what I call my penis.

PS , put board names on that photo in the first post!

@the-gipper said:

Zombo the Thong Monster.

coincidentally, that is what I call my penis.

PS , put board names on that photo in the first post!

@kamac19 said:

There is no way in hell I am going out on the piss with you if you are wearing Tank Top, Bikini and daisy dukes

That is what he wears every day down there in Naples. Why would you want him to change out of what's comfortable for him? I mean, I understand that amongst his friends he is known as Zombo the Thong Monster.

So, the positive news is, only 51 weeks to go!

San Diego sounds great but the journey back from cleveland is bad enough! let's see what the schedule throws at us in April.

Until then I guess we will do the normal thing and keep ripping each other apart here on the board - back to normal.

And Pavo Joe - how did I miss you of too! Sorry Mike - it was and always will be a very funny pleasure being in your company. I didn't include my cuz bec ause she has more sense than to hang around this board.

All the best fellas - I miss you all enormously.

H

@howiedawg said:

Jesus Marko - I knew that in my ultra tired state I would make a massive mistake on that post - and you were it!

MarkO - you're like a brother to me you know that - I am looking forward to next year's events, although you may get a more sober version of me - I'm still not over the trip and it's Thursday - I'm blaming it on Zombo's cold.

What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark o was your massive mistake? I'm tellin the cuz.

Zombo said:

Tank tops, bikinis and Daisy Dukes vs. Hoodies, sweaters and plastic pants.

Z

There is no way in hell I am going out on the piss with you if you are wearing Tank Top, Bikini and daisy dukes

@the-gipper said:

At Mark O's expense if he want to keep us out of his hair!!!

FYI, ballpeen, on the issue of San Diego being "nicer" than Cleveland. A couple of years ago a magazine....maybe Forbes, maybe another one had this list of the "Most miserable cities in America" and it made Cleveland #1 on that list. Their methodology....supposedly was to take into account like 10 different factors and make a conclusion from those factors. The factors included things like unemployment, congestion, crime, cost of living, sports team success, rate of foreclosures, pollution rates, etc. etc. and finally, winter weather.

Well.....believe it or not, San Diego scored WORSE on 9 of the 10 criteria. (they have more unemployment, a higher cost of living, higher foreclosure rate, more pollution (at least inland), more road congestion, and their sports team haven't won any titles in an even longer period than Cleveland. The ONLY criteria they ranked better than Cleveland on was winter weather...

yet....it was Cleveland they surmised was the more miserable community based on that sole factor. Figure that out.

Still, a road game in San Diego in late November or December would be nice, no doubt.

I know there are lot's of factors, but for me it is simply the eyeball factor and the golf shirt and shorts factor.

@howiedawg said:

Jesus Marko - I knew that in my ultra tired state I would make a massive mistake on that post - and you were it!

MarkO - you're like a brother to me you know that - I am looking forward to next year's events, although you may get a more sober version of me - I'm still not over the trip and it's Thursday - I'm blaming it on Zombo's cold.

I do know that and that's why I had to give you crap for leaving me off the list! I'll take the bet that we get a sober version of you next year...It's only for one weekend and we all have a great time.

As for you and Zombo coming back with colds....maybe it wasn't that he merely tackled you into the drum set on Friday night but that in his drunken state he kissed you and that's what caused the two of you to collapse into the drums. When I turned around he was laying on top of you on the stage....just a thought. Of course Keith didn't have his camera out when any of this happened!

Great time as always....I miss all of you already and can't wait for next year.

Zombo said:

Let's all go to San Diego and make Mark's life a living hell. We can all go together on a beach bungalow for the weekend.

Z

Sounds like a road trip to me! Keep in mind, I live about 75 miles from where the Chargers play, unless they've moved to LA by then and then it all depends on where they play before the new stadium in downtown LA is complete.

http://www.forbes.com/2011/02/02/stockton-miami-cleveland-business-washington-miserable-cities.html

Zombo said:

Let's all go to San Diego and make Mark's life a living hell. We can all go together on a beach bungalow for the weekend.

Z

At Mark O's expense if he want to keep us out of his hair!!!

FYI, ballpeen, on the issue of San Diego being "nicer" than Cleveland. A couple of years ago a magazine....maybe Forbes, maybe another one had this list of the "Most miserable cities in America" and it made Cleveland #1 on that list. Their methodology....supposedly was to take into account like 10 different factors and make a conclusion from those factors. The factors included things like unemployment, congestion, crime, cost of living, sports team success, rate of foreclosures, pollution rates, etc. etc. and finally, winter weather.

Well.....believe it or not, San Diego scored WORSE on 9 of the 10 criteria. (they have more unemployment, a higher cost of living, higher foreclosure rate, more pollution (at least inland), more road congestion, and their sports team haven't won any titles in an even longer period than Cleveland. The ONLY criteria they ranked better than Cleveland on was winter weather...

yet....it was Cleveland they surmised was the more miserable community based on that sole factor. Figure that out.

Still, a road game in San Diego in late November or December would be nice, no doubt.

It's been a while since I caught a game on the road, and figure if I am going to travel a distance to watch the team lose, I might as well travel somewhere a bit nicer than Cleveland.

Shoot, this sucks man. We aren't even through with this season and we are looking forward to next season.

@kamac19 said:

I shall be treating myself to a nice DSLR for my retirement present so better watch out for photos next year, will be even better or worse depends which end you looking at them from hehe

Your not wrong Howie, I am still dying here to, though I cant remember kissing Zombo myself, and am sure I wasnt that pissed not to remember , unless Zombo took advantage whilst I was falling asleep in Scoundrels.

I will follow on from what everyone said with regards this weekend, it was prob one my best trips to Cleveland so far, glad am back here in UK feeling like shite than suffering out there, but certainly cant wait to get back over next year, and may even come pester MarkO doing in San Diego one weekend next year if game falls right. The guys that hook up for this weekend always make it so great and with the hospitality of Stan, Ed, Don and their partners it all makes for amazing time each year we come over.

Too bad they wait until like April to come out with the schedule for next year. At least we know that it looks like the Browns will be playing a last place schedule. Here at least are the teams that the Browns will almost surely be playing (based on fact that Miami and Indy are so far behind in their divisions):

Home:

Pitt

Cincy

Balt.

Denver

Kansas City

Philadelphia

Washington

Miami

Away:

San Diego

Oakland

Dallas

NY Giants

Indianapolis

Pitt.

Cincy.

Balt.

So, it looks like you very well may be able to make that trip to San Diego and see a Browns game at the same time.

@mark-o said:

What the xxxx? I get left off of this after all the time we spent together this past weekend?????

I agree that Keith is getting is camera taken away at approximately 8pm every day leading up to Sunday and he loses it after the game on Sunday, unless we win then he can only take pictures of all of us idiots celebrating the win.

Guarenteed win on Sunday against the Faguars..

I shall be treating myself to a nice DSLR for my retirement present so better watch out for photos next year, will be even better or worse depends which end you looking at them from hehe

@howiedawg said:

Jesus Marko - I knew that in my ultra tired state I would make a massive mistake on that post - and you were it!

MarkO - you're like a brother to me you know that - I am looking forward to next year's events, although you may get a more sober version of me - I'm still not over the trip and it's Thursday - I'm blaming it on Zombo's cold.

Your not wrong Howie, I am still dying here to, though I cant remember kissing Zombo myself, and am sure I wasnt that pissed not to remember , unless Zombo took advantage whilst I was falling asleep in Scoundrels.

I will follow on from what everyone said with regards this weekend, it was prob one my best trips to Cleveland so far, glad am back here in UK feeling like shite than suffering out there, but certainly cant wait to get back over next year, and may even come pester MarkO doing in San Diego one weekend next year if game falls right. The guys that hook up for this weekend always make it so great and with the hospitality of Stan, Ed, Don and their partners it all makes for amazing time each year we come over.