OT: Cowbell/AtTheRock232 Road Trip Thread (1/14-1/19) [Archive]

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 09:43 AM

This Wednesday myself and my dad (AtTheRock232) will be embarking on a true Devil's HFBoards road trip. (The second post will explain the routing of the trip)

This thread will be a picture dump of whatever we come across. If there is something we are going to be near, please let us know about it! I know this is short notice, but still do it. If there are any players you are interested in hearing about let us know!

We are planning on seeing four games in four days, in three states in three leagues. Also included will be the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There will food reviews, strange happenings, a lot of cold weather, and some very special guest appearances by some of your favorite HF Devils posters.

***UPDATES***
Details in post three: here. (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17356378&postcount=3)

First pictures: here. (Updated 1-14) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17356378&postcount=139)

Second Pictures:here. (Updated: 01-15) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17366968&postcount=153)

Third Pictures (Lunch from CJ): here. (Updated:1-16) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17384170&postcount=161)

Fourth Pictures (At the Game): here. (Updated 1-17) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17399692&postcount=183)

Fifth Picutres (Wheeling WV): here. (Updated 1-17) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17409744&postcount=194)

Sixth Pictures (Hershey and Reading PA): here. (Updated 1-21) (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17475555&postcount=210)

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 09:44 AM

And plenty of broads.

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 10:04 AM

Cliff notes at the end.

The road trip will commence Wednesday around 3:00PM EST.

We will be leaving my house in north/central NJ and driving straight out to Cleveland Ohio. We are staying there Wednesday night and going to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the better part of Thursday. :yo: Dinner Thursday night will be at the Hard Rock, because not only is that an appropriate dining choice after the R&R HOF, but we have a gift card that has to be used, :naughty:

Friday will be the beginning of the hockey part of the trip. We will be seeing the New Jersey Devils take on the western conference Columbus Blue Jackets. If all goes according to plan this will be including some special guest stars :sarcasm:. After celebrating our win or drowning our sorrows, we will be heading a little more south. Well it's not so much geographically south as it is politically.

This is not without a quick stop in Canton Ohio. We will not be going into the Football Hall of Fame, as there isn't really enough time. Pictures will be taken at the outside of though most likely, and much more importantly we will be stopping for lunch at a Quaker Steak and Lube. With my grandparents being from western Pennsylvania, I can attest to the awesomeness that is the best chicken wings in the world. And where could possibly be better then outside the Football HOF?

Saturday night is back to hockey though, as we will be in Wheeling West Virginia. The Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL will be taking on the Cincinnati Cyclones. This game should be a lot of fun, as the small atmosphere of the smaller games always is for a real big hockey fan. If anyone has interest in any players on either team, let me know! After this game, we will be sampling what the local fair may offer. We have no plans, so again, let me know what you know. I think this might be a night of doing nothing and getting some good rest.

Sunday night continues the hockey trek back towards New Jersey. We will be making our way east through most of Pennsylvania to Hershey. Not only will be stopping for chocolate, but local potato chips, pretzels and ring bologna on the way. I love the weird local things everywhere has to offer. Sunday night will be an amazing opportunity for us Devils fans. Not only will be seeing an AHL contest between the Hershey Bears and the Worcester Sharks, but if the rosters remain similar it will be feature a Mr. Claude Lemieux. I am personally very excited to see this happen.

We will be getting to bed early Sunday night again most likely to be on the road nice and early into Reading, but not for shopping. Okay, maybe a little shopping, but hockey first! Being Martin Luther King Day is an advantage to us two fold, not only are there big sales to be had, but there will be an 11:00AM matinee in the ECHL as the Reading Royals will face off against the Elmira Jackals. Then its off for some quick shopping before the hour or two further home.

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tl;dr

Wednesday - Drive to Cleveland OH
Thursday - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Friday - Columbus Blue Jackets v. New Jersey Devils
Saturday - Wheeling Nailers v. Cincinnati Cyclones
Sunday - Hershey Bears v. Worcester Sharks
Monday - Reading Royals v. Elmira Jackals

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 10:04 AM

And plenty of broads.

Eh, not likely where we're going.

cj225

01-12-2009, 11:27 AM

Eh, not likely where we're going.

What am I chopped liver?!? ;)

Mr Bojanglez

01-12-2009, 11:34 AM

Can you bring me back something Ohio'n? Like a mug with Drew Carey on it?

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 11:36 AM

You know whats a fun thing to do in Dayton, Ohio? Pack up and get the **** out of there, its boring. - Dave Attell.

cj225

01-12-2009, 11:36 AM

You know whats a fun thing to do in Dayton, Ohio? Pack up and get the **** out of there, its boring. - Dave Attell.

That's where RG is from, isn't it?

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 11:38 AM

Does this mean we will finally get to see Richer's Ghost? I imagine him as a walking photoshop box.

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:39 AM

Can you bring me back something Ohio'n? Like a mug with Drew Carey on it?

Trade you some R&R HOF for some music I can't find... :D

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:40 AM

What am I chopped liver?!? ;)

Your not from that area. Which is what I was referring to... lol

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:41 AM

That's where RG is from, isn't it?

Yes.

Does this mean we will finally get to see Richer's Ghost? I imagine him as a walking photoshop box.

No. His picture can't be taken. The aura surrounding him makes it impossible to take a proper photo. :sarcasm:

Mr Bojanglez

01-12-2009, 11:43 AM

Trade you some R&R HOF for some music I can't find... :D

oh, you're getting a great Data disc filled with music. I enjoy this sort of stuff. I'll throw some very random NJ scene music on there. You'll have to buy some "Oops I crapped my pants" when you see the list.

cj225

01-12-2009, 11:44 AM

Does this mean we will finally get to see Richer's Ghost? I imagine him as a walking photoshop box.

You mean you haven't seen him yet?

Your not from that area. Which is what I was referring to... lol

Good cover up!

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:45 AM

oh, you're getting a great Data disc filled with music. I enjoy this sort of stuff. I'll throw some very random NJ scene music on there. You'll have to buy some "Oops I crapped my pants" when you see the list.

Any preference on stuff? Mugs, beer steins, favorite bands, etc.?

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 11:47 AM

You mean you haven't seen him yet?

Nope there has only been a select few from HF who I have met so far.
You, GB, Lou's Koolaid, BR (I think), Cowbell and a few more. Youll have to excuse my capacity for remembering things usually happening during blackouts. :)

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:53 AM

Nope there has only been a select few from HF who I have met so far.
You, GB, Lou's Koolaid, BR (I think), Cowbell and a few more. Youll have to excuse my capacity for remembering things usually happening during blackouts. :)

Edited my post...Misread.

Mr Bojanglez

01-12-2009, 12:00 PM

Any preference on stuff? Mugs, beer steins, favorite bands, etc.?

eh don't worry about it. It's not a big deal at all. My making you the CD is free and easy.

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 12:02 PM

eh don't worry about it. It's not a big deal at all. My making you the CD is free and easy.

But you paid for the music at sometime, and your time isn't free. I'm not getting something big and expensive, haha.

Game Breaker

01-12-2009, 12:07 PM

Yes.

No. His picture can't be taken. The aura surrounding him makes it impossible to take a proper photo. :sarcasm:

Cause we haven't seen him on facebook...:sarcasm:

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 12:13 PM

Cause we haven't seen him on facebook...:sarcasm:

Ruining all my fun...haha

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 12:47 PM

You know whats a fun thing to do in Dayton, Ohio? Pack up and get the **** out of there, its boring. - Dave Attell.

That's where RG is from, isn't it?

Oh real funny.

[because it's true...:cry:]

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 01:06 PM

Does this mean we will finally get to see Richer's Ghost? I imagine him as a walking photoshop box.

You're right!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/RG.jpg

BrodeurRULES

01-12-2009, 01:26 PM

CMac17

01-12-2009, 01:27 PM

You're right!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/vagel117/RG.jpg

:biglaugh: that is awesome. Is that a group of random buddies? And what, pray tell, are those 2 on the left doing?? :sarcasm:

BenedictGomez

01-12-2009, 01:42 PM

And plenty of broads.

I've heard rumors that the Columbus Blue Jackets have some of the best on ice talent in the entire NHL........ they're just not playing hockey.

So if you need a direction in which to aim your camera.................

http://cdn.nhl.com/bluejackets/bc/images/200610/5341.f.jpg

cj225

01-12-2009, 01:47 PM

I've heard rumors that the Columbus Blue Jackets have some of the best on ice talent in the entire NHL........ they're just not playing hockey.

So if you need a direction in which to aim your camera.................

http://cdn.nhl.com/bluejackets/bc/images/200610/5341.f.jpg

I got the ice girls taken care of!! ;)

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 01:48 PM

Retardedly long hair kills it. Especially when it's horribly bleached blonde.

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 01:48 PM

:biglaugh: that is awesome. Is that a group of random buddies? And what, pray tell, are those 2 on the left doing?? :sarcasm:

That was the double bachelor party in vegas. Those 2 on the left are the brilliant bachelors attempting to lick the female statue in an inappropriate manner.

Sarge18

01-12-2009, 01:54 PM

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 01:55 PM

Lube is amazing.

:amazed:

BenedictGomez

01-12-2009, 01:55 PM

Retardedly long hair kills it. Especially when it's horribly bleached blonde.

Give it a rest. You must think you're Brad Pitt if you'd pass that up. What difference would it make if she had purple hair? :huh:

FLEX225

01-12-2009, 01:57 PM

It's Columbus Hockey Barbie. Complete with Dream Arena. Talent sold separately.

That said, I would push my mother out of a moving car to get that and everyone of you would too.

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Honestly, I would like to replace that Pepsi logo with a map of a certain tropical state.

I er..um, go Devils.

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 02:04 PM

It's Columbus Hockey Barbie. Complete with Dream Arena. Talent sold separately.

That said, I would push my mother out of a moving car to get that and everyone of you would too.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

+30 internet credits for this post.

Nash sold separately: http://www.1000barbies.com/16A/SUC51575.JPG

FLEX225

01-12-2009, 02:08 PM

+30 internet credits for this post.

Little known fact....30 internet credits = 73 points for Gryffindor.

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 02:17 PM

Quaker Steak and Lube is amazing. I ate at the original one last month. I was thinking of hitting Columbus this year but the Florida trip in November wiped that out. I'm going to Long Island Saturday for the hell of it though. Try to find an Eat n Park for breakfast too :yo:

I've only ever been to the one in Pittsburgh itself. Florida is warmer - good choice, lol.

And we'll probably do a Kings or an Eat 'N' Park for breakfast one morning lol.

Give it a rest. You must think you're Brad Pitt if you'd pass that up. What difference would it make if she had purple hair? :huh:

The difference is my girlfriend is better looking then that bleach blonde, fake tan shell of a human. :naughty:

Little known fact....30 internet credits = 73 points for Gryffindor.

I can't decide whether to add more or take away some for that! :laugh:

Jiri Bicek

01-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Honestly, I would like to replace that Pepsi logo with a map of a certain tropical state.

I er..um, go Devils.

Aloha :nod:

BenedictGomez

01-12-2009, 02:57 PM

that bleach blonde, fake tan shell of a human. :naughty:

I really hope you're at least 26, because if not, there's absolutely no reason you should be looking for anyone but a bleach blonde, fake tan shell of a human :teach2:

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 03:01 PM

I really hope you're at least 26, because if not, there's absolutely no reason you should be looking for anyone but a bleach blonde, fake tan shell of a human :teach2:

21... but I know girls like that aren't worth the trouble they cause.

And apparently CJ is all over that? :help:

Jiri Bicek

01-12-2009, 03:05 PM

21... but I know girls like that aren't worth the trouble they cause.

And apparently CJ is all over that? :help:

I'm on your side Cowbell.. I learned from the barbie doll, high maintenance, cheerleader, etc type of girls..

I'll never get those 4 years back :banghead:

cj225

01-12-2009, 03:05 PM

21... but I know girls like that aren't worth the trouble they cause.

And apparently CJ is all over that? :help:

I'm talking about taking pictures (for the boys)...:shakehead

cj225

01-12-2009, 03:06 PM

I'm on your side Cowbell.. I learned from the barbie doll, high maintenance, cheerleader, etc type of girls..

I'll never get those 4 years back :banghead:

So many comments....no time for infractions! ;)

bleedingnose231

01-12-2009, 04:28 PM

It's good to see that other Dev fans are driving out for the game. My husband and I are leaving around 6:00 am this Friday for Columbus and going to the R & R HOF on Saturday.

devsfan4life

01-12-2009, 04:30 PM

Sounds like an awesome trip have fun guys :handclap:

cj225

01-12-2009, 04:32 PM

Sweet!! There's gonna be quite a few HF posters at the game!

No R&R HOF, but I believe we're going to the Football HOF.

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 04:35 PM

Sweet!! There's gonna be quite a few HF posters at the game!

No R&R HOF, but I believe we're going to the Football HOF.

Don't forget the Space Museum in Wapokoneta (home to Neil Armstrong)

http://ohsweb.ohiohistory.org/places/nw01/index.shtml

daveskirtun

01-12-2009, 04:44 PM

Honestly, I would like to replace that Pepsi logo with a map of a certain tropical state.

I er..um, go Devils.

http://www.icanhasforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/star-wars-anonymous-rebel-pilot-sees-what-u-did-there.jpg

cj225

01-12-2009, 04:47 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AiWfdY3gV6as38G5WzNtHtl7vLYF?slug=ap-bluejackets-moves&prov=ap&type=lgns

Nash on IR! :(

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 04:48 PM

My usual "extravagant" away game hockey trip is usually seeing the Devils at Nassau.
:(

cj225

01-12-2009, 04:56 PM

My usual "extravagant" away game hockey trip is usually seeing the Devils at Nassau.
:(

You need to man-up and explore! Most of my trips that I've done in the Eastern Conference have been weekend trips. Drive up or down on Saturday, come home on a Sunday.

Power vacations FTW!

Richer's Ghost

01-12-2009, 04:58 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=AiWfdY3gV6as38G5WzNtHtl7vLYF?slug=ap-bluejackets-moves&prov=ap&type=lgns

Nash on IR! :(

You may not get to hear the cannon fire now... :(

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 04:59 PM

You need to man-up and explore! !
:naughty:

Gotta save money, my ass is moving soon.

cj225

01-12-2009, 05:01 PM

:naughty:

Gotta save money, my ass is moving soon.

That's why you should have done it when you were home! Living at home has it downfalls, but there's no way I'd be able to do this living by myself.

cj225

01-12-2009, 05:04 PM

You may not get to hear the cannon fire now... :(

We're not gonna get a shut out for awhile so I'm sure we'll hear it a few times!;)

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 05:45 PM

We're not gonna get shut out for awhile so I'm sure we'll hear it a few times!;)

CJ... why would they do it for the away team? :shakehead

It's going to be a LOT of fun. I'm a little upset Nash is down, considering the moves that guy can make, but the Devils are a little better off now.

BenedictGomez

01-12-2009, 05:46 PM

No R&R HOF, but I believe we're going to the Football HOF.

It's brutal.....you aint missin' much.

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 05:57 PM

It's brutal.....you aint missin' much.

Shhh!

Game Breaker

01-12-2009, 07:32 PM

I've only ever been to the one in Pittsburgh itself. Florida is warmer - good choice, lol.

And we'll probably do a Kings or an Eat 'N' Park for breakfast one morning lol.

The difference is my girlfriend is better looking then that bleach blonde, fake tan shell of a human. :naughty:

I can't decide whether to add more or take away some for that! :laugh:

I think we will be the judges of that...:sarcasm:

Sweet!! There's gonna be quite a few HF posters at the game!

No R&R HOF, but I believe we're going to the Football HOF.

:cry: Put me in a suitcase, I want to go to the game!

:naughty:

Gotta save money, my ass is moving soon.

Can't wait until you invite us all over for that party!

cj225

01-12-2009, 07:38 PM

I think we will be the judges of that...:sarcasm:

:cry: Put me in a suitcase, I want to go to the game!

Can't wait until you invite us all over for that party!

She's cute!

Hahahaha...I'm driving out there dude! Hope in your car, grab and friend and get out there!

Me either...what a fun "Drunks" thread night that'll be! ;)

Game Breaker

01-12-2009, 08:26 PM

She's cute!

Hahahaha...I'm driving out there dude! Hope in your car, grab and friend and get out there!

Me either...what a fun "Drunks" thread night that'll be! ;)

He's dating Bobby Holik with boobies?? :facepalm:

cj225

01-12-2009, 08:27 PM

He's dating Bobby Holik with boobies?? :facepalm:

NO!!! But if I said she was hot then there would be lesbian comments!

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 08:30 PM

Even I don't think she's "hot" and she hate it if I called her "hot". She's very attractive though, right CJ? If you were a dude, at least? haha

And GB... We're thinking of a weekend trip up to Boston late this year, want in?

cj225

01-12-2009, 08:32 PM

DevsOwnYou

01-12-2009, 08:52 PM

When in Cleveland, there is a section near downtown called The Flats. It is similar to the Fells Point of Baltimore, lots of bars, restaurants, clubs, go-gos, etc.
It's where everyone hangs out in the Cleveland area on weekends.
Have a good time and we hope you bring the Devils good luck out in Columbus.

kyle evs48

01-12-2009, 09:18 PM

Pretty awesome idea.

Game Breaker

01-12-2009, 09:34 PM

BenedictGomez

01-12-2009, 09:52 PM

He's dating Bobby Holik with boobies?? :facepalm:

hahaahah. That made me laugh (said in Peter Griffin voice)

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-12-2009, 09:55 PM

Boobie Holik?

ctynan44

01-12-2009, 10:15 PM

... We're thinking of a weekend trip up to Boston late this year, want in?

You guys should go to the one on Jan 29th.....I think its the 29th anyway.....I'll be there sportin' the red and black!:yo:

Cowbell232

01-12-2009, 11:47 PM

You know, I may just take you up on that! Let me know the details.
We're going to start putting together details when we get back. It's a Sunday afternoon game, so we're looking into driving up Saturday to hang out in Boston, catching the game and driving home Sunday night.

Pretty awesome idea.

Thank you sir.

When in Cleveland, there is a section near downtown called The Flats. It is similar to the Fells Point of Baltimore, lots of bars, restaurants, clubs, go-gos, etc.
It's where everyone hangs out in the Cleveland area on weekends.
Have a good time and we hope you bring the Devils good luck out in Columbus.

We're definitely going to check out whats going on, thanks for the tip.

Lou's Koolaid

01-13-2009, 12:55 PM

My usual "extravagant" away game hockey trip is usually seeing the Devils at Nassau.
:(Try seeing the Lowell Devils at Philly on Friday. A different outdated craptacular building and you get to see Vrana and Salmela in action! LK will be there!:yo: Im also thinking about going to the NCVMC on Saturday.

dez958

01-13-2009, 01:36 PM

You guys should go to the one on Jan 29th.....I think its the 29th anyway.....I'll be there sportin' the red and black!:yo:

I will be attending that game as well. First trip to the Garden for me.

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 01:41 PM

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 01:43 PM

So much for wearing my white Richer jersey... :rant:

No Red one? :sarcasm:

I'll be wearing my red "Cowbell" jersey. I wonder if I can bring the cowbell into the arena?

Game Breaker

01-13-2009, 01:46 PM

No Red one? :sarcasm:

I'll be wearing my red "Cowbell" jersey. I wonder if I can bring the cowbell into the arena?

Wouldn't risk having to leave it behind or check it somewhere there.

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 01:49 PM

Wouldn't risk having to leave it behind or check it somewhere there.

I plan on buying a backup... :naughty:

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 01:52 PM

No Red one? :sarcasm:

I'll be wearing my red "Cowbell" jersey. I wonder if I can bring the cowbell into the arena?

Last time I went the security was VERY lax as far as poking/prodding and they just wanted you to open your coat/purses as you walked past security.

You really should just invest in a composite cowbell to avoid all the drama... :sarcasm:

cj225

01-13-2009, 01:59 PM

Special note - Friday's game at Columbus is reported to be a "WHITE OUT" game with them handing out T-shirts.

Devils fans may want to rock your red accordingly... and knowing this won't be a sellout, with blue seats, white shirts and red from devils fans we will make the arena look very patriotic at the very least.

So much for wearing my white Richer jersey... :rant:

So much for wearing my Rolston jersey!

No Red one? :sarcasm:

I'll be wearing my red "Cowbell" jersey. I wonder if I can bring the cowbell into the arena?

Hahahaha....I guess I'm going with Parise now?

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 02:02 PM

Last time I went the security was VERY lax as far as poking/prodding and they just wanted you to open your coat/purses as you walked past security.

You really should just invest in a composite cowbell to avoid all the drama... :sarcasm:

Well we have metal detecting wand things here in Newark, but I can literally just carry the cowbell through - they know me by now, lol

Jiri Bicek

01-13-2009, 02:06 PM

No Red one? :sarcasm:

I'll be wearing my red "Cowbell" jersey. I wonder if I can bring the cowbell into the arena?

Their arenas secutiry code mentions "No noise makers or any kind" but Prudentials also says "No noisemakers." but only lists whistsles and air horns

http://www.nationwidearena.com/arena/guestservices.php

I'd say give them a call or e-mail.. Tell them your famous at Prudential and you even have your own jumbotron segment :)

BenedictGomez

01-13-2009, 02:07 PM

You really should just invest in a composite cowbell to avoid all the drama... :sarcasm:

Like Malkovich's ceramic gun in In The Line of Fire.

http://www.javno.com/slike/slike_3/r2/g2008/m04/y135167871528457421_0.jpg

Love the Rock your Red in the sea of white idea too! You guys will stick out like a sore thumb.

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 02:15 PM

Love the Rock your Red in the sea of white idea too! You guys will stick out like a sore thumb.

Most of us will probably do that without the red jerseys...

BrodeurRULES

01-13-2009, 02:32 PM

Where u all sitting? Close enough to the ice to be on tv?

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 02:49 PM

Where u all sitting? Close enough to the ice to be on tv?

Nope - club seats here. Sec C6 http://venueimagecenter.com/nationwide_arena_hockey_medium.jpg

cj225

01-13-2009, 02:55 PM

Nope - club seats here. Sec C6 http://venueimagecenter.com/nationwide_arena_hockey_medium.jpg

I'm sitting with RG at the game, there will be 6 of us there (all wearing red hopefully)!

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 02:57 PM

Cowbell is sitting in some Tower or something... not sure where that's at but it sounds luxurious.

BrodeurRULES

01-13-2009, 03:07 PM

O nice....................Well I am sure we will here then.

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 03:08 PM

Cowbell is sitting in some Tower or something... not sure where that's at but it sounds luxurious.

My Dad got special tickets that are the front row of the highest level, but include some free food... Hot dogs, chicken tenders, pop corn, and some other stuff. Lots of pictures to come.

Hopefully from after the game as well :naughty:

Big#D

01-13-2009, 03:16 PM

My Dad got special tickets that are the front row of the highest level, but include some free food... Hot dogs, chicken tenders, pop corn, and some other stuff. Lots of pictures to come.

I'm pretty sure the rest of us know what hot dogs, chicken tenders and pop corn look like. But thanks anyways.

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 03:17 PM

My Dad got special tickets that are the front row of the highest level, but include some free food... Hot dogs, chicken tenders, pop corn, and some other stuff. Lots of pictures to come.

Hopefully from after the game as well :naughty:

Jc3UGda8T8c

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 03:19 PM

I'm pretty sure the rest of us know what hot dogs, chicken tenders and pop corn look like. But thanks anyways.

Point taken. I meant of the layout and such to see how much better/worse it is then the Rock.

Jc3UGda8T8c

Where the hell do you find this stuff on demand like this? :laugh:

Big#D

01-13-2009, 03:20 PM

Jc3UGda8T8c

Is it sad if I remember that commercial from the days it was actually on television?

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 03:22 PM

Point taken. I meant of the layout and such to see how much better/worse it is then the Rock.

Where the hell do you find this stuff on demand like this? :laugh:

Is it sad if I remember that commercial from the days it was actually on television?

That's how... :laugh: (and no Big D it's not - because I do too!)

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 09:29 PM

That's how... :laugh: (and no Big D it's not - because I do too!)

But you manage to pull it up instantly. It's an amazing talent, haha.

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 09:36 PM

But you manage to pull it up instantly. It's an amazing talent, haha.

America's got Talent here I come! :laugh:

AtTheRock232

01-13-2009, 11:03 PM

Cowbell is sitting in some Tower or something... not sure where that's at but it sounds luxurious.

We're in section 301 row A. We'll be dining on all you can eat hot dogs, chicken strips, popcorn, peanuts and soda. Not bad for $39 and it includes the game ticket.

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 11:06 PM

We're in section 301 row A. We'll be dining on all you can eat hot dogs, chicken strips, popcorn, peanuts and soda. Not bad for $39 and it includes the game ticket.

we'll need to negotiate some between period trades.... ;)

Cowbell232

01-13-2009, 11:12 PM

we'll need to negotiate some between period trades.... ;)

:laugh: We can work something out. CJ for some chicken strips? :help:

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 11:20 PM

:laugh: We can work something out. CJ for some chicken strips? :help:

When i first read that I thought you said CJ Strips for some Chicken... :sarcasm:

Game Breaker

01-13-2009, 11:32 PM

When i first read that I thought you said CJ Strips for some Chicken... :sarcasm:

Wouldn't be the first time...;)

Richer's Ghost

01-13-2009, 11:35 PM

Wouldn't be the first time...;)

oh you best run far far away and hide... :laugh:

Game Breaker

01-13-2009, 11:59 PM

oh you best run far far away and hide... :laugh:

I know. http://www.clipartof.com/images/emoticons/xsmall2/2180_hiding_behind_a_couch.gif

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-14-2009, 12:32 AM

LSJkMBMEwPk

BenedictGomez

01-14-2009, 12:39 AM

Is it sad if I remember that commercial from the days it was actually on television?

I do too.

Probably one of the most classic commercials of the entire 1980s, up there with "Where's the Beef" from Wendys and the "Time to make the Doughnuts" from Dunkin Doughnuts.

Cowbell232

01-14-2009, 01:17 AM

oh you best run far far away and hide... :laugh:

She's going to see you before GB... :help:

cj225

01-14-2009, 05:50 AM

Reading comments like that at 5:49 in the morning...:shakehead

GB - You're going to get 22 birthday bunches on the 30th! And then I'm gonna throw at the beer at you when I'm done beating you up!

Cowbell232

01-14-2009, 07:25 AM

Reading comments like that at 5:49 in the morning...:shakehead

GB - You're going to get 22 birthday bunches on the 30th! And then I'm gonna throw at the beer at you when I'm done beating you up!

What are you doing on HFBoards at 5:49 in the morning anyways? Wow.

So we're leaving between 3:30 and 4:00 today. I'm getting anxious already.

bleedingnose231

01-14-2009, 08:09 AM

We will be sitting in 202. Opted out of the all you can eat package. I have to remember to bring the red jerseys instead of our whites.

britdevil

01-14-2009, 08:23 AM

America's got Talent here I come! :laugh:

http://tomcharris.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/simon-cowell.jpg

Frankly I think you are completely talentless, and you are wasting my time. It's a no from me sweetheart.

Cowbell232

01-14-2009, 08:29 AM

http://tomcharris.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/simon-cowell.jpg

Frankly I think you are completely talentless, and you are wasting my time. It's a no from me sweetheart.

Simon Cowell is my hero.

To see him single handedly crush so many dreams is amazing. I watch the first couple shows of American Idol each season simply to see him make fun of everyone.

Game Breaker

01-14-2009, 11:11 AM

Reading comments like that at 5:49 in the morning...:shakehead

GB - You're going to get 22 birthday bunches on the 30th! And then I'm gonna throw at the beer at you when I'm done beating you up!

Hmm, wet and physical...I like where this is going!

http://caseman.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/quagmire-38651.jpg

Drewr15

01-14-2009, 11:26 AM

What are you doing on HFBoards at 5:49 in the morning anyways? Wow.

So we're leaving between 3:30 and 4:00 today. I'm getting anxious already.

Have a great time - looking forward to the pics.

cj225

01-14-2009, 11:29 AM

What are you doing on HFBoards at 5:49 in the morning anyways? Wow.

So we're leaving between 3:30 and 4:00 today. I'm getting anxious already.

I wanted to check out the score of the Devils game and I was getting ready to head to school!

Have a blast...I'll see you either Thursday or Friday at some point! ;)

Cowbell232

01-14-2009, 12:36 PM

Have a great time - looking forward to the pics.

Thank you. Should have the first batch up sometime late tonight/tomorrow.

I wanted to check out the score of the Devils game and I was getting ready to head to school!

Have a blast...I'll see you either Thursday or Friday at some point! ;)

Yup, keep in touch and safe travels CJ.

cj225

01-14-2009, 01:10 PM

Yup, keep in touch and safe travels CJ.

Same to you!!

Cowbell232

01-14-2009, 02:26 PM

Well, I'm leaving work now to go home, grab my stuff and then we're off.

My next post will either be from the road between New Jersey and Cleveland or tonight when we arrive. Luckily I get mobile internet on my laptop through my cell phone, so I get internet everywhere :)

cj225

01-14-2009, 02:47 PM

Have fun and be safe!!!

Richer's Ghost

01-14-2009, 02:48 PM

cj225

01-14-2009, 02:50 PM

pack warm! 3-4" of snow and 10-15 below zero tonight here with wind chill... :brrr: High of 8 tomorrow.

That's only a tad bit colder than NW NJ!

dougiebrown

01-14-2009, 03:15 PM

5 pages to this thread already, and the trip hasn't even started yet!!!!

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-14-2009, 03:31 PM

I believe Deliverance was based on Ohio, be safe out there.

BenedictGomez

01-14-2009, 03:37 PM

I believe Deliverance was based on Ohio, be safe out there.

It was in the mountains of TN, just north of GA.

I've been there on a white water rafting trip. It was fun, but, the movie isnt that far from the truth. The locals are friggin scary.

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-14-2009, 03:41 PM

It was in the mountains of TN, just north of GA.

I've been there on a white water rafting trip. It was fun, but, the movie isnt that far from the truth. The locals are friggin scary.

Joke = ruined.
:rant:
I stayed in Charleston once and decided, "hey lets go 1 mile inland", never again.

Richer's Ghost

01-14-2009, 03:44 PM

I believe Deliverance was based on Ohio, be safe out there.

You're a funny guy Sully, that's why I kill you last.

http://affordablehousinginstitute.org/blogs/us/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/imagescommando-small.jpg

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-14-2009, 03:45 PM

Let me speak to the drug dealer of the house please

BenedictGomez

01-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Joke = ruined.
:rant:

That's how I roll

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/upl0/0/0/02_2008/Picture%2050_2.larger.jpg

cbjgirl

01-14-2009, 04:15 PM

Just skimmed through the thread - have a safe trip this way.

I'm in Columbus, it has been snowing ALL day today - the big really fluffy kind of flakes. Not sure how it is up toward Cleveland. It is also supposed to get very cold - high of 8°F on Friday + the wind chill.

Listening to Hitchcock's radio show today... Nash is a possibility for Friday. He is supposed to skate for the full practice tomorrow, then they will make the decision. We are starting to get some of our wounded back. Torres is supposed to be in, Murray and Nash are maybes for Friday.

For the latest info, I suggest looking here: http://blog.dispatch.com/cbj/

Hitchcock said today that this will be the hardest home game we've had (at least against the East) all season.

Here's to a good game. :handclap:

Richer's Ghost

01-14-2009, 04:19 PM

cbjgirl

01-14-2009, 04:45 PM

I wanna know if your license plate says CBJGIRL :)

No (I'm not a puck bunny ;) ). But, I am sporting a CBJ tire cover on the back of my CR-V.

I do (did?) have a twin and maybe even a triplet in the area with the same color and model CR-V with the same tire cover. Haven't seen the others around lately, maybe they got new cars.

BenedictGomez

01-14-2009, 05:07 PM

I wanna know if your license plate says CBJGIRL :)

I see what you did there :sarcasm:

GR8BJGIRL would be better, but it might not fit

Harrison Ford

01-14-2009, 06:52 PM

I see what you did there :sarcasm:

GR8BJGIRL would be better, but it might not fit

:laugh:

cbjgirl

01-14-2009, 07:44 PM

I see what you did there :sarcasm:

GR8BJGIRL would be better, but it might not fit

Hey now.... :laugh:

In Columbus, people read the name as CBJ Girl, not so much for other fanbases. At least none of you have PMed me yet. (yes, I have gotten a couple of questionable PMs, as a 37 year old mother of 2, it gets a bit annoying getting those from (presumably) young guys).

Game Breaker

01-14-2009, 08:05 PM

Hey now.... :laugh:

In Columbus, people read the name as CBJ Girl, not so much for other fanbases. At least none of you have PMed me yet. (yes, I have gotten a couple of questionable PMs, as a 37 year old mother of 2, it gets a bit annoying getting those from (presumably) young guys).

:biglaugh: That's hilarious.

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 01:33 AM

So what should have been a simple seven hour drive turned into a much longer one.

Nothing happened to us, but the traffic was crazy in some parts of PA because of the snow storm and wind. Apparently just because someone can drive a tractor trailer doesn't mean it won't tip over if you go too fast down an ice covered mountain...

We ended up going to a Quaker Steak and Lube today on the highway. We saw "Exit 232" and ended up being hungry... :) We snapped off a few pics but I'm far too tired to get them off the camera, onto Photobucket, etc. until the morning.

Sidenote: Anyone know CJ's whereabouts?

Gunnar Stahl 30

01-15-2009, 01:35 AM

cj225

01-15-2009, 05:48 AM

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 08:54 AM

wooooooow dude i was just watching an episode of a show called man vs food and he did a challenge where he ate these really hot wings from that quaker steak and lube, thats so weird

I didn't have the really hot ones, just the regular "hot" which to me was a touch more then mild. Still really freaky though, eh?

At that hour, I was sleeping!! I'm heading to school in a little bit and then we're leaving around 11am.

If you need to get a hold of me just send me a text!

Oh, haha. We're in Cleveland until tomorrow morning sometime, so we'll let you know when we're on our way down into Columbus.

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 08:57 AM

First pictures:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1419.jpg
Exit 232. It was a couple hours into our trip and it was dinner time... in our defense.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1421.jpg

Outside the Quaker Steak and Lube was the one, the only, Zach Parise car. Alright, not really... but still kind of cool.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1422.jpg
Inside of the Quaker Steak and Lube is all car related. The host(ess) table was right under this awesome Ford Model T bucket.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1424.jpg
This is where we stopped for gas... It was getting a little touch and go for a while.

Richer's Ghost

01-15-2009, 09:04 AM

I didn't have the really hot ones, just the regular "hot" which to me was a touch more then mild. Still really freaky though, eh?

Oh, haha. We're in Cleveland until tomorrow morning sometime, so we'll let you know when we're on our way down into Columbus.

Next time get the Cajun wings - those are by far their best. Not greasy and wet like the other ones but more a dry rub seasoning style and tons of great flavor. Mmmmm curly fries on a stick.

Forecast update: -10 actual air temp tomorrow - perfect beer drinking weather. :nod:

(Beware of ladders standing up in the middle of I-70 around Columbus)

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-15-2009, 09:09 AM

I woke up to snow and 10 degree windchill, then I saw the weather for Ohio on the Weather Channel and instantly felt better.

BenedictGomez

01-15-2009, 10:54 AM

Forecast update: -10 actual air temp tomorrow - perfect beer drinking weather. :nod:

Even notice all the Global Warming articles and news pieces are never around when it's -10 outside? :shakehead

Richer's Ghost

01-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Even notice all the Global Warming articles and news pieces are never around when it's -10 outside? :shakehead

Personally I think it's a mistake to think global warming is simply an entire shift in temperature upwards... it actually results in more extreme temperatures in both directions (volatility) so you have hotter summers and colder winters as the balance in weather patterns is thrown out of whack.

I just watched a segment on the glacial melting (stemming from the proposed global warming) and using ice samples they plotted the CO2 levels throughout the past several thousand years on a graph and granted there is a very regular and natural shift in global temperatures (calculated from CO2 levels) that rises and falls across several hundred years. Using purely statistical data points it demonstrated what we are "experiencing" can very easily be explained by this natural cycle that has existed long before we started using fossil fuels and contributing to the levels of CO2 in the atmosphere. It also showed nearly a 4x spike in those data points over the past 100 years but still following the same pattern (just a much higher amplitude) so I think we'd be naive to think that we aren't having some impact on the natural cycle.

My take: we should and will get CO2 emissions under control not only in the US but globally (China I'm looking at you) but not before certain "catastrophic events" happen that probably would have happened naturally as well, just not as quickly - thus lending fuel to the debate to people on both sides of the issue.

Sorry Polar Bears - you're gonna need to get your things boxed up and out by 2050. Oh and New Orleans... I wouldn't advise opening a flood insurance business anytime soon (try general contractor instead).

/soapbox lecture

Clarkson Falls Down

01-15-2009, 11:30 AM

wooooooow dude i was just watching an episode of a show called man vs food and he did a challenge where he ate these really hot wings from that quaker steak and lube, thats so weird

I saw that episode too. And if you want to try wings that look like they'd be just as hot as the ones on that show, you can go to the Chicken and the Egg in Long Beach Island.

They have wings called Ludicrous. I swear, I'm very tolerable when it comes to wing flavors - the hotter the better, but these almost made me pass out.

I'm sure the ones at Quaker State are very similar to those.

BenedictGomez

01-15-2009, 11:48 AM

Personally I think it's a mistake to think global warming is simply an entire shift in temperature upwards... it actually results in more extreme temperatures in both directions (volatility) so you have hotter summers and colder winters as the balance in weather patterns is thrown out of whack.

Couldnt disagree more, I think it's one of the biggest scams in the history of mankind (and may end up the biggest). The pillars of the Global Warming science have been collapsing in on these people for the last few years, so they are constantly tinkering with the assumptions about causation and effect (see bolded bit above, which is a relatively new wrinkle). Trouble is, no one wants to point that out publically, but they sure have no problem running ad nauseum 3,481 TV pieces that are pro-GW for some odd reason.

As for the polar bears? Sea ice formation is back to 1979 levels when they began observing it (which is considered a "healthy level"). Why didnt you know about that? Simple, because the media doesnt want you to know. The "sea ice recovery story" should have been MAJOR NEWS last week!!! Especially given all the time and effort spent telling us how we're all going to kill polar bears and the oceans will rise from sea ice melting that "cant be stopped" blah, blah, blah etc....

Funny thing about this too. ABC news did a HUGE BIT on sea ice melting and global warming and drowning polar bears etc........then.......6 hours later? The Arctic Climate Research Center releases this data. Oops.

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/01/07/sea-ice-area-returns.html

Jiri Bicek

01-15-2009, 03:43 PM

I saw that episode too. And if you want to try wings that look like they'd be just as hot as the ones on that show, you can go to the Chicken and the Egg in Long Beach Island.

They have wings called Ludicrous. I swear, I'm very tolerable when it comes to wing flavors - the hotter the better, but these almost made me pass out.

I'm sure the ones at Quaker State are very similar to those.

Talk about wings that just look hot.. Cluck-U 911 wings look like death... Completely black and the smell just kicks you in the gut

I'm pretty sure they banned them at most locations so some searching will be needed

Richer's Ghost

01-15-2009, 03:46 PM

From road trip to global warming to hot wings...

http://www.lolsauce.com/RandomBS/ThreadDelivers.jpg

devilzrule27

01-15-2009, 04:25 PM

Couldnt disagree more, I think it's one of the biggest scams in the history of mankind (and may end up the biggest). The pillars of the Global Warming science have been collapsing in on these people for the last few years, so they are constantly tinkering with the assumptions about causation and effect (see bolded bit above, which is a relatively new wrinkle). Trouble is, no one wants to point that out publically, but they sure have no problem running ad nauseum 3,481 TV pieces that are pro-GW for some odd reason.

As for the polar bears? Sea ice formation is back to 1979 levels when they began observing it (which is considered a "healthy level"). Why didnt you know about that? Simple, because the media doesnt want you to know. The "sea ice recovery story" should have been MAJOR NEWS last week!!! Especially given all the time and effort spent telling us how we're all going to kill polar bears and the oceans will rise from sea ice melting that "cant be stopped" blah, blah, blah etc....

Funny thing about this too. ABC news did a HUGE BIT on sea ice melting and global warming and drowning polar bears etc........then.......6 hours later? The Arctic Climate Research Center releases this data. Oops.

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/01/07/sea-ice-area-returns.html

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/59/l_e7d5965bdc014364bc4045e11fa2bc17.jpg

WE DIDN'T LISTEN!!!

Jiri Bicek

01-15-2009, 04:28 PM

^ That's what comes to mind whenever I hear Global Warming :laugh:

Harrison Ford

01-15-2009, 05:12 PM

im not gonna lie though, that al gore movie creeped me out

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 06:05 PM

From road trip to global warming to hot wings...

http://www.lolsauce.com/RandomBS/ThreadDelivers.jpg

And we're just getting started! This is only the first full day out of New Jersey. More pictures going up very shortly.

BenedictGomez

01-15-2009, 06:26 PM

im not gonna lie though, that al gore movie creeped me out

You have nothing to fear

http://scienceandpublicpolicy.org/monckton/goreerrors.html

nor do Albert's beloved polar bears

http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?newsid=13834

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 07:16 PM

So here's todays info so far:

We started off heading over to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and right next to it was the Cleveland Brown's Stadium, so went to look at it first.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1439.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1440.jpg

And then we made our way next door the actual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which I'm sure is a much nicer looking place in the warm. It's literally right on the lake, and you could see ice covering it as forward as you could see.

It's a really impressive looking building. This is the backside of the building.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1427.jpg

And here is the main entrance to the place.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1426.jpg

The main lobby of the RRHOF is pretty much the only place they can allow you to take pictures. It had a bunch of very famous guitars there that didn't come out well because of some crazy reflections. Every main Grateful Dead custom guitars to Kurt Cobain, to Muddy Waters, and about 20 more. There were some really cool cars too.

Roy Orbison owned this Corvette for a number of years.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1438.jpg

And Bruce Springsteen owns this gem. And possibly still does, as it has still valid NJ tags on it, but no license plates.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1428.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1429.jpg

And two motorcycles, both Harley Davidsons, were also featured. The first belonging to Billy Joel, and the second is another Jersey Boy, Jon Bon Jovi. Somehow Billy Joel used to be able keep even a two-wheeler on the road...:sarcasm:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1432.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1431.jpg

Then we ventured out to the Hard Rock cafe for lunch instead of dinner since we were pretty hungry.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1447.jpg

We got seated at this bright Guns and Roses table...
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1445.jpg

It was in the "Tower City" which is not only an office building group similar to the Gateway in Newark, but a big mall and subway line in the basement. It was really cool to be there. This doesn't really show the size well, but that was a very cool fountain with 'Dancing Water' set to music.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1443.jpg

Part of GuitarMania in Cleveland were these huge guitars all over. Some were really cool, like this Beatles one. Another really cool was from the 3D Artist John Fazzino, but it was in the RRHOF when we couldn't take pictures.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1446.jpg

So now we're back in the hotel room for a little while, and then we're going to venture out into the city of Twinsburg where we are staying to find something small to eat and see whats up in this town. Apparently it doesn't seem like much...

devilzrule27

01-15-2009, 07:27 PM

You have nothing to fear

http://scienceandpublicpolicy.org/monckton/goreerrors.html

nor do Albert's beloved polar bears

http://www.dailytech.com/Article.aspx?newsid=13834

oh goodie now i can get rid of those pesky timers that run all my electronics and go back to driving 8mpg Hummer!!!!! Get a a wiff of that fresh chemcal air. AHHHHH! How i missed you so...

Seriously though even if GW is a lie which i don't know if it is or isn't, atleast it got people thinking about the environment and forced america to start to meet Europe as far pollution standards go. There are always positives.

By the way CB that place looks nice. One day i'll head out to Ohio and see all that stuff.

BenedictGomez

01-15-2009, 07:30 PM

So here's todays info so far:

Your first order of biz is to snap a pic of Shanny and post it, since he's going to be at the game.

Harrison Ford

01-15-2009, 07:33 PM

Roy Obersin and Springsteen's cars are sick.

Cowbell232

01-15-2009, 09:31 PM

Your first order of biz is to snap a pic of Shanny and post it, since he's going to be at the game.

Don't think for a second I haven't thought of it :)

Roy Obersin and Springsteen's cars are sick.

If you could have only seen the guitars and instruments and lyric sheets in there man... You have to do it one day. I'll probably make an attempt to come back sometime in the future. I think there must have been at least 100 guitars that I'd kill for. Original Les Paul Gibsons, a 1921 Gibson Mandolin, Beatles instruments, drums from the Who and ZZ Top, the Grateful Dead custom guitars... Amazing stuff.

Harrison Ford

01-15-2009, 09:34 PM

If you could have only seen the guitars and instruments and lyric sheets in there man... You have to do it one day. I'll probably make an attempt to come back sometime in the future. I think there must have been at least 100 guitars that I'd kill for. Original Les Paul Gibsons, a 1921 Gibson Mandolin, Beatles instruments, drums from the Who and ZZ Top, the Grateful Dead custom guitars... Amazing stuff.

Anything beatles = boing for me.

Cowbell232

01-16-2009, 09:47 AM

Anything beatles = boing for me.

Some of it is kind of boring, but you have to think of the history.

The lyric sheets, and personal letters, were really amazing. Letters from people like Pete Townsend to managers and friends and stuff is pretty cool.

Mr Bojanglez

01-16-2009, 11:33 AM

Some of it is kind of boring, but you have to think of the history.

The lyric sheets, and personal letters, were really amazing. Letters from people like Pete Townsend to managers and friends and stuff is pretty cool.

i think he meant boing... as in boing goes his harrison boner

cj225

01-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Okay, the guy next to us ordered the "Thurmantor" Burger, 2 12oz burgers, cheese, bacon, etc...this is what it looked like:

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/41553/2059356070063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

My burger (and yes I ate the WHOLE thing): http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/41242/2158234850063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

Then they also have dollar bills all over the place, so Cowbell and I did one and then we did a group one:

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/22648/2918189500063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/40760/2865073630063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

And then here's me and then me and Cowbell putting up our dollar bills (and yes we had to put them on the hockey stick):

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/3176/2413756040063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/41697/2755966820063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/43393/2160064380063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/41171/2742354350063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

Richer's Ghost

01-16-2009, 04:13 PM

And then here's me and then me and Cowbell putting up our dollar bills (and yes we had to put them on the hockey stick):

http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/3176/2413756040063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

Nice sweatshirt!!! :yo:

See you soon! I'll call you when I'm parking.

Mr Bojanglez

01-16-2009, 04:15 PM

Jeez, sounds like Ohio is freaking awesome. RG has been holding out :sarcasm:

Richer's Ghost

01-16-2009, 04:17 PM

Jeez, sounds like Ohio is freaking awesome. RG has been holding out :sarcasm:

No, unlike the stereotype of Jersey where everyone pictures the 1/100th of a percent of what actually is there to be seen/had... CJ and Cowbell are actually posting about 90% of what is good here.

The genie left this bottle a long time ago.

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-16-2009, 04:21 PM

Any of you guys happen to be sitting in the lower level?

cj225

01-16-2009, 04:21 PM

Nice sweatshirt!!! :yo:

See you soon! I'll call you when I'm parking.

Thanks! I couldn't come to Ohio without it (not sure if I'm wearing it to the game or not under the jersey)

Jeez, sounds like Ohio is freaking awesome. RG has been holding out :sarcasm:

Hahahaha, that's all I've done today because I've heard it was a good place to go. We waited to be seated for almost 1.5 hours!

BenedictGomez

01-16-2009, 05:03 PM

No, unlike the stereotype of Jersey where everyone pictures the 1/100th of a percent of what actually is there to be seen/had... CJ and Cowbell are actually posting about 90% of what is good here.

The genie left this bottle a long time ago.

Ouch baby,,,,very ouch

Thanks! I couldn't come to Ohio without it (not sure if I'm wearing it to the game or not under the jersey)

Yeah, that rocks. What is the first line under the hood (cant read it) and where did you get it......Lowell game?

Cowbell232

01-16-2009, 05:14 PM

Ouch baby,,,,very ouch

Yeah, that rocks. What is the first line under the hood (cant read it) and where did you get it......Lowell game?

IMO, it was worth the wait. One of the best burgers I've ever had.

And RG designed it and I believe CJ ordered one of two to be made.

Cowbell232

01-16-2009, 05:18 PM

So after lunch we had to the cheap hotel we planned on staying at...

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1475.jpg

Yup, it shares a parking lot with a strip club and a Waffle House.

So, hopefully our stuff is still here come tonight after the game... lol

cj225

01-16-2009, 05:41 PM

Ouch baby,,,,very ouch

Yeah, that rocks. What is the first line under the hood (cant read it) and where did you get it......Lowell game?

The first line says "We don't need no stinkin' war room" and RG designed it and only him and I own one!

Ok...off to the game! Be back with pictures later.

BenedictGomez

01-16-2009, 05:43 PM

So after lunch we had to the cheap hotel we planned on staying at...

Yup, it shares a parking lot with a strip club and a Waffle House.

So, hopefully our stuff is still here come tonight after the game... lol

I......just.........I...... dont even know what to say.

A Strip Club AND a Waffle House?

Wow, you guys are in the high rent district for sure. I'll cross my fingers that you dont get shot. :crossfing

Harrison Ford

01-16-2009, 05:43 PM

i think he meant boing... as in boing goes his harrison boner

yep, you got it. no way anything beatles is boring

BenedictGomez

01-16-2009, 05:45 PM

In the "You learn something new every day" department....... I didnt know the midwest had Waffle Houses, I thought they only existed down south.

devilzrule27

01-16-2009, 05:47 PM

In the "You learn something new every day" department....... I didnt know the midwest had Waffle Houses, I thought they only existed down south.

I ate at a Waffle House once... Thats all I have to say about that.

FLEX225

01-16-2009, 05:52 PM

http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/41553/2059356070063464050S600x600Q85.jpg

Jeepers creepers! When he got the check, was it delivered by a cardiologist? I hope they had enough wet-naps for the guy.

FLEX225

01-16-2009, 05:57 PM

I......just.........I...... dont even know what to say.

A Strip Club AND a Waffle House?

Wow, you guys are in the high rent district for sure. I'll cross my fingers that you dont get shot. :crossfing

Well you guys didn't see it but luckily behind our ol' pal Cowbell was a "Guns-Liquor-Fried Chicken" store (yes those stores do exist). So if someone goes after him, he's got bait and ammo right there.

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 02:00 AM

Eh. We pulled into this hotel at around 1:15 or so. We'll be out pretty early. A good breakfast is in store for tomorrow. Some pics may be going soon...

Richer's Ghost

01-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Well I must say it was great meeting Cowbell and Co. on the trip. You all have to be some of the nicest people I've ever met. It must be that good upbringing because both CJ and Cowbell's Dads are super friendly folks. Special thanks for the gifts; now I've got a "Rock your Red" white towel to wave during the playoffs...

CJ was on her best behavior throughout the game and only showed a shade of the cougar during the post-game festivities when an obnoxiously coward jacket fan shouted some drunken "blah blah Devils suck" as he was exiting the bar only to have CJ bolt so fast to the door for a rebuttal that I didn't even notice until Cowbell went running after her to ensure nothing was going to happen. :laugh:

Some random highlights:
-Section 310 chicken fingers seen in club level between periods. Who brings sandwich bags to a hockey game? I think we now know the answer...
-Lonely usher talking nonstop to one of us 6 during the entire game (nice dude though)
-Superb mastery of "BOOOOOO" by the Ohio fans. I explained this state is home to the Reds, Indians, Browns, and Bengals so they've had plenty of practice...
-BBQ sauce looks just like ketchup at the concession stand 'fixins' bar.
-BBQ is now an acceptable substitute for dipping french fries.
-Rodeos are more important than liquor sales in ohio.
-2 beers is exactly the amount it takes to turn a rookie fan into an Andy Greene fan (Kathy somehow latched on to this affinity for Andy Greene - I wonder why...)
-Columbus fans are wimps. The cannon used to be 100+ db, now it sounds like a firecracker.

More highlights I'm sure from the road trippers when they recover.

Kathy and I had a great time - thanks to all!

Game Breaker

01-17-2009, 11:54 AM

BrodeurRULES

01-17-2009, 12:03 PM

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 12:15 PM

What? The food was all you can eat and we have three more hockey games the next three nights. We were just going to grab some peanuts to bring with us, but ended up moving some chicken fingers on the side... ;)

And the canon was fun, but a little disappointing for what it looks like. But the Cowbell was loud and proud, but not taken from me! lol

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 12:38 PM

Well I must say it was great meeting Cowbell and Co. on the trip. [...]

And thanks for taking the time to come out with us RG and to Kathy as well! I know it must be a little weird for her to meet people from the internet, lol.

It was a great time to meet you guys for the little I was actually able to, and Columbus overall treated us Devils fans very well. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for a second. Hope to see you guys out east so you can see how a real arena sounds, :handclap:

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 02:42 PM

So we get to the arena around 6:00 PM and walk around a bit. We had to wait for CJ and RG et al to show up. The arena shares a lot of similar features as the Rock does, and I believe it was designed by the same people.

There's the arena as you see from the street.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1479.jpg

You can see the practice rink from a couple different places inside the arena, including the main concourse.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1480.jpg

They also had some sort of loaned exhibit from the Hall of Fame spotlighting goalies. Some of the old equipment was pretty meager looking even compared to normal sized pads today. Here was the highlight for us, the pads Marty wore during his rookie campaign of 1993-94.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1481.jpg

We met up with the whole group and met by the 'Canon' to take a group shot.

The top row, from left to right:
The one, the only, RG! CJ's Dad is next, then me, my Dad, and then Garett (one of CJs friends from the ESPN Hockey board)

The bottom row, left to right:
Kathy RG's Wife, then CJ, and then Sam, who is Garett's girlfriend.

Garett is from North Dakota, and a big Zach Parise fan, and then Sam is his girlfriend, from Indiana. Extremely nice people and passionate Devils fans.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1486.jpg

Then we ventured down to ice level, and I will load the pictures of the players seperately later if anyone wants. I'm pretty sure CJ has some better shots and I'm sure she'll share them too. Here's me and my Dad on the glass.
So we get to the arena around 6:00 PM and walk around a bit. We had to wait for CJ and RG et al to show up. The arena shares a lot of similar features as the Rock does, and I believe it was designed by the same people.

We met up with the whole group and met by the 'Canon' to take a group shot. But first, the canon.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1483.jpg

The top row, from left to right:
The one, the only, RG! CJ's Dad is next, then me, my Dad, and then Garett (one of CJs friends from the ESPN Hockey board)

The bottom row, left to right:
Kathy RG's Wife, then CJ, and then Sam, who is Garett's girlfriend.

Garett is from North Dakota, and a big Zach Parise fan, and then Sam is his girlfriend, from Indiana. Extremely nice people and passionate Devils fans.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1500.jpg

And some shots of the arena and ice:

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1484.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1485.jpg

After this point, CJ/RG etc. went into their club seats, while my Dad and I ventured upstairs to our AAA Sky Terrace, were we had All You Can Eat hot dogs, sausages, chicken tenders, pop corn, peanuts, and soda. We got our money worth for sure.

After the game we all joined up at the Blue Jackets pub for a quick drink and some more chit-chat, and I'm very happy to say that it was probably one of the highlights of the trip. RG and Kathy are very down to earth, gracious people and every bit as big-hearted as RGs quick posts with all of our avatars, stories, and photoshops.

And one guy from the door did infact yell that "New Jersey Sucks" and CJ retorted with some not nice things about this gentlemens mother. And as I saw CJ running towards the door I went "Oh sxxt" to RG, and he was confused. There is, in fact, a reason why CJ stands for Crazy Jamie. Nothing came of this though.

Then RG and Kathy parted ways, and we went at Garret's suggestion to the "R Bar" which is a hockey-centric waterig hole a couple blocks from the arena. A very nicely run place with nothing but hockey on the walls. The kind of place we'd kill for around the Rock!

Me and CJ went right for drinks and a quick picture.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1524.jpg

And then we accidentally sat at the bar near the Marty/Nash picture. Seriously, we just turned around it was there. So, someone drunkinly wanted a picture there, and we of course agreed.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1528.jpg

One of the other pieces of memorbilla on the walls is a Halloween jersey from the Columbus Chill - were for one night they became the "Columbus Mad Cows". And then I put two and two together and got five - I was drunk. And pictures of the Mad Cows with a Cowbell ensued.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1525.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1526.jpg

Then while still in the R Bar, some very, very drunk fan of the Blue Jackets yelled at us and CJ replied yet again. Chants came about, and this little short guy got in CJs face. Long story short, CJ didn't like, and may or may not issued another body check. This man, however, was escorted out by security.

Then the not-so-nice comments from another Blue Jackets fan started, and somebody wished a yeast infection about CJ. This guy happened to have a rather large plastic/foam blue hand to hold his beer. It was actually kind of cool, but we were yelling back and forth with them for a bit, and the owner of the bar felt so bad about what happened he bought us drinks called the "Stinger Shot". It was REALLY good. A blue shot dropped in half a glass of Smirov Ice.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1530.jpg

The guy who wished the YI on CJ then felt so bad about it, he explained to us that he was jealous of not really winning often and apparently they don't get many opposing fans in the R Bar. At this point he kept insisting that another round of drinks would be bought on him. So we told him he had to come over and hang out with us. The owner didn't like this idea, but he knew this guy was a good guy and he could tell we weren't really in the fighting mood anymore. He bought us more Stingers and we talked hockey for a bit, and drank to the "Playoffs". Columbus is quickly becoming a hockey town, and a couple winning seasons and they'll be selling out every game for sure.

The funny thing about all of this was the amount of people saying sorry for each other. Ohio: The Sorry State. Every group of people that passed by seemed to say they were sorry for the people before them. It was incredible.

Here is Sam with the guy, Matt, with the blue hand.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1532.jpg

And a group shot with Mike, the owner, and Matt Hand Guy, and all of us.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1531.jpg

And now, the 'money shot' of the night. CJ with the hand!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1533.jpg

And finally, the Hand and the Cowbell.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1534.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1535.jpg

Richer's Ghost

01-17-2009, 03:28 PM

HAHAAAAAAA this picture is my all time favorite of any HF poster now.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1533.jpg

You should buy some of those and paint them red CJ! It's totally you.

Great summary of the evening - glad you had fun after we parted ways. Did anyone "BOOOOO" you at the bar? The crowd seemed overwhelmingly in a BOOOOO mood all night. Perhaps they should change the name of the team to the Columbus Boo Jackets. :laugh:

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-17-2009, 03:29 PM

Dont tell me CJ managed to get someone thrown out, even in Ohio?

Harrison Ford

01-17-2009, 03:41 PM

seems like you guys had a great time, and that picture of CJ is so funny :laugh:

cbjgirl

01-17-2009, 08:31 PM

cj225

01-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Dont tell me CJ managed to get someone thrown out, even in Ohio?

Some little dweeb came and got in my face and just said "F you"...and I just pushed him out of my face and he said "F the Devils" and then they kicked him out!

Game Breaker

01-17-2009, 08:55 PM

ILikeItVeryMuch

01-17-2009, 11:01 PM

Some little dweeb came and got in my face and just said "F you"...and I just pushed him out of my face and he said "F the Devils" and then they kicked him out!
:handclap:
You should have said "see you in the playoffs."

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 11:06 PM

:handclap:
You should have said "see you in the playoffs."

We did. Thats what we had drank to when the 'Hand Guy' bought us drinks! :laugh:

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 11:08 PM

The Rbar owner (well technically his wife is the owner I think) posts on the Jackets board as darrmd. Several board members tend to go to the Rbar, it's a bit of a hangout for the gang. Our media guys have been spotted there in the past as well.

I very well might PM him this thread... The guy, Mike (who I think was the owner or at least a manager) was a very, very nice guy. They run a hell of bar there. I hope he might even be able to pass on to Matt that there are no hard feelings and they we all had a fantastic time out in Columbus.

Das Uber

01-17-2009, 11:23 PM

I believe Jeff V said he liked Nationwide Arena the best when he did his tour of all the NHL buildings. So it doesn't surprise me that it shares a lot of similarities with the Rock. It would have been cool to see the practice facility from the concourse, but you know Lou wouldn't stand for that.

Cowbell232

01-17-2009, 11:38 PM

Well, its Saturday night and I just saw the Wheeling Nailers go down in OT to the Cinncy Cyclones. It was a fall-down, knock em out, old fashioned hockey game. It was crazy. You can really see the difference between the NHLers and the career minor leaguers. A couple of the players were just leaps and bounds better.

But anyways, here's a recap of whats happened today.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1537.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1536.jpg

TIMMY HORTONS! What hockey road trip is complete without Tim Hortons? I have no shame...I look like crap in that pic. But in my defense, we had to run out of the hotel this morning because we almost missed checkout because we were out all night... lol

Then we get into Wheeling, WV.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1538.jpg

And we proceed to check into a much, much better hotel. Well, the same chain, but still leaps and bounds above strippers/Waffle House hotel. We then look for some food, and I decided to take us out to a local place that was supposedly really good, called 'Generations'. Anyone that ever is stuck in Wheeling WV, find this pub. Amazing service and food. Absolutely fantastic place on the cheap to boot.

The one special hockey thing in the bar was this, a Guiness green Irish colored Nailers Jersey. We guess for St. Pattys day?

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1539.jpg

This is the entire arena seating area. Seriously. Minor league hockey is a great, intimate place, and a lot of fun! I highly recommend everyone try to get to a local high school, college, ECHL, AHL, whatever minor league game!

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1540.jpg

And the Wheeling Nailers support the Cowbell! They had some for sale, and I HAD to buy it. There was no way out...

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1575.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1569.jpg

And driving home from the rink was this, the Wheeling Courthouse. With a giant, light-up bird. We have no idea why, but we took a pic anyway.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1567.jpg

Tomorrow morning we're off to see Claude play in Hershey PA. We don't really have any solid plans, but we'll post any shennigans of course.

Game Breaker

01-18-2009, 12:07 AM

BenedictGomez

01-18-2009, 01:06 AM

This is the entire arena seating area. Seriously.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1540.jpg

It's a shame they dont utilize corporate sponsors. They're really leaving a lot of $$$ on the table with all the advertisers they could have along the boards and on the ice.

Richer's Ghost

01-18-2009, 12:34 PM

It's a shame they dont utilize corporate sponsors. They're really leaving a lot of $$$ on the table with all the advertisers they could have along the boards and on the ice.

for $500 you can have your avatar put on the ice. :laugh:

Das Uber

01-18-2009, 01:19 PM

It's a shame they dont utilize corporate sponsors. They're really leaving a lot of $$$ on the table with all the advertisers they could have along the boards and on the ice.

The Halifax Metro Centre has a **** load of advertisements on the ice AND great sightlines.

http://www.qmjhlarenaguide.com/halifax3.jpg

Cowbell232

01-18-2009, 11:27 PM

Well, I'm in our hotel room in Hershey PA.

The game today was pretty good, taking a shootout to decide the 3-2 score for the Hershey win. Claude Lemieux, with our luck, was called up to the Sharks this morning. So we didn't see him play.

Some interesting things... Hershey Park is boring in the winter. And they didn't scan the tickets, they ripped off the stubs. They didn't even do that yesterday in the ECHL! Weird.

And someone saw my red Devils skull cap, the one that they gave away a couple weeks ago. They asked us about being Devils fans, and we had a little chat with them. They asked us about where we sit, and we said 232. They, being a nice older gentlemen and his wife, said, "Oh, where the guy with the Cowbell is?" Apparently they sit right below us in Section 3. Then I showed them the jersey, that says Cowbell 232, and he was super excited. I was kind of creeped out.

Pics of todays adventures tomorrow sometime.

JerryG

01-19-2009, 09:51 AM

Well, I'm in our hotel room in Hershey PA.

And someone saw my red Devils skull cap, the one that they gave away a couple weeks ago. They asked us about being Devils fans, and we had a little chat with them. They asked us about where we sit, and we said 232. They, being a nice older gentlemen and his wife, said, "Oh, where the guy with the Cowbell is?" Apparently they sit right below us in Section 3. Then I showed them the jersey, that says Cowbell 232, and he was super excited. I was kind of creeped out.

You know you've made the big time when you have your very own stalker...

Mr Bojanglez

01-19-2009, 10:08 AM

You know you've made the big time when you have your very own stalker...

him and Jaime are institutions now. If Bowman and slapshot had children, the cowbell kid and jaime would be them

britdevil

01-19-2009, 10:16 AM

And thanks for taking the time to come out with us RG and to Kathy as well! I know it must be a little weird for her to meet people from the internet, lol.

Was it something like this?

http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/images/lblackwell/2005/04/15/dont_worry_maam.jpg

Lou's Koolaid

01-19-2009, 12:25 PM

Cowbell232

01-20-2009, 12:43 PM

him and Jaime are institutions now. If Bowman and slapshot had children, the cowbell kid and jaime would be them

Well if thats not the creepiest thing anyone has ever said to me...I don't think I'd like to be CJ's sister. Nor the offspring of a drunken pedophile couple...:shakehead

Haha, whens the next game your coming out to man?

F-the Nailers we got our team in Trenton!:p: Their playing very well of late I might add and we have cowbells to sell you in Trenton as well.;) I did a minor road trip weekend my self seeing Lowell at the old Philly Spectrum on Friday. Next was going to the Island for the big club and I saw Trenton on Sunday.

Thanks to CB and folks for sharing your wonderful hockey weekend!:handclap:;)

Sounds like a nice little trip. I'm going to have to come down for a Trenton game in a couple weeks. Probably find a weekend when the big club isn't playing. And thanks for some of you guys actually reading this and replying - I didn't expect nearly this many replies and views. The rest of the pics should be up today sometime.

Mr Bojanglez

01-20-2009, 12:49 PM

Haha, whens the next game your coming out to man?

tomorrow night against les. habitants

Cowbell232

01-20-2009, 01:07 PM

tomorrow night against les. habitants

Very good sir, I will have that gift for you. Going anywhere before the game? Or we'll meet up in 232 or 225 at some point...

Mr Bojanglez

01-20-2009, 01:10 PM

Very good sir, I will have that gift for you. Going anywhere before the game? Or we'll meet up in 232 or 225 at some point...

we'll meet up. I'm not exactly what I'm doing before, cause one of my cousins is coming with my dad and I. We might hit up the BCBG. If I see you there, I"ll see ya. Otherwise I'll swing by your section.

Drewr15

01-21-2009, 12:31 PM

Cowbell232

01-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Finally got a peaceful lunch break so I could read this thread. Looks like you had a great time. Thanks for posting all the pics and info. So the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is worth the trip then? I've always wanted to check it out but was unsure but now that you mention all the Beatles items it makes me want to check it out.

To us, it was totally worth it since it wasn't really out of the way. I can't say I'd plan on going to Cleveland solely for the R&R HOF, but I did enjoy it a lot.

If you play an instrument it's even better, as they have so many historic guitars, amps, pianos, etc. that its just unreal.

My dad really enjoyed all the costumes, clothes, and letters/lyric sheets/tour logs, etc. and I really enjoyed all the instruments so it worked great for us.

Cowbell232

01-21-2009, 03:34 PM

Here comes my final picture set...

I suppose this thread will likely be dying off over the next few days. :cry:

It was a fantastic road trip with meeting all kinds of unique people and seeing an interesting cross section of America.

**** More stories from Hershey can be found in this post. (http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=17428136&postcount=199)

Upon leaving WV, it was time to being our trek back east to New Jersey. The first stop was in Hershey PA. In the interest of getting things we can't easily in NJ, we stopped at a SONIC BURGER. I have no idea how I became so excited about this prospect - maybe the fact I see ads for it all the time and never have seen one before. So, lunch was in order.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1579.jpg
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1601.jpg

The cherry-limeade is everything their commercials make it out to be. I want to go back right now, lol.

Across from the Hershey Bears arena is... Chocolate World.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1580.jpg

We got some different candies that aren't available yet or in our regions and left. The arena there is a pretty new complex, and is very nice. It was good to see a 'Jumbotron' again after WV...

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1581.jpg

This arena had the coolest ad ever. Mostly because Reese's are my favorite candy, but also because it really is all about the cup. Why we don't see these ads on TV during hockey boggles my mind.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1585.jpg

Interesting enough not only did my Dad and I see at least one other Devils fan at each stop, but a RANGERS fan too. Eff the market-share BS, there are Devils fans everywhere - but Rags fans too.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1584.jpg

So we go to our seats and watch the game. This kid was sitting next to us and I had to have a picture of this kid. He was cheering for the Bears, but couldn't really say it right. It was kind of cute. But they had a bear face and a claw!

In previous posts I've explained my possible stalker and the unfortunate happenings of Claude being called up already.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1591.jpg

Some light up thing outside the arena on the way to the parking lot.
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1600.jpg

Then it was off to Reading PA, for our 11:00 match up between the Reading Royals and the Elmyira Jackals, which was an other fun ECHL game.

They had even better cowbells then WV! I'm going to go a Trenton game soon to get a Devils one I guess, lol.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1628.jpg

The Royals came out of this giant helmet, which is a nice touch for such a small team. They get treated very well in the ECHL by their fans. It's much more loyal then the NHL. The hockey knowledge of a lot of the fans left something to be desired though.

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And now a shot from our seats. The great thing about the ECHL is for like 25 bucks you get front row seats!
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/Cowbell232/January%202009/DSCF1622.jpg

And off to the Reading Outlets we went for some shopping... and then it was home and the road trip had ended.
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All in all it was one thousand, three hundred, sixty eight and four tenths miles.
Four hockey games, one Hall of Fame, and many new friends and stories.

Anybody in for a two day stay in Boston in March? :naughty: