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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #105 on: July 31, 2008, 07:32:43 PM »
I won't be there however, AFTER i kick your ass my man, promise me that you give MY drink to GRID.? :)

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #106 on: August 01, 2008, 04:30:41 AM »
We fly over Sunday so I can't make it to the Saturday event :'(

Any plans for a meeting place at/around Wembley on Gameday?
Too bad you can't make it on Saturday  :( 

We haven't discussed meeting on Sunday but I'll let you know if something comes up and we can pm each other with phone numbers so I can share any development with you if it is decided "in the last minute"!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #107 on: August 05, 2008, 05:24:54 AM »
OK - will do.....
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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #108 on: August 15, 2008, 04:38:06 PM »
I'll be there as well. :)  Together with a fellow 49ers and a titans fan.. And his dad..  :)
Living on hotel only 0,5mile from wembley :-)

Grid.. Im from aarhus.. Traveling with sterling from billund friday, and going home monday morning, if you need a lift :)

There is a good pub close to wembley..  Have lots of beers, (of course) and some food as well.... Also Pizza hut is just across the street...

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #109 on: August 16, 2008, 06:00:41 AM »
Cains, looking forward to meeting you. I appreciate your offer but I believe that my friend arranged our flight from Tirstrup.

Will you make it to our rally on Saturday as well?

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #110 on: August 16, 2008, 04:16:41 PM »
Ok..  Cool enough :)

Was my plan as well.. But my titans friend is in wheelchair, and wasnt possible to get any help when calling ryanair, to get him onboard, or info on what i should do..

So tried sterling from billund instead. They helped me right away.. So that was easy choice :)

I dont know with that meeting.. Not easy to get around in wheelchair me think. But dont know for sure..
So also depends on him..

But will look closer into it.. :)  Could be coool, meeting up with fellow niners..

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #111 on: August 17, 2008, 08:38:07 AM »
Cains, I have just learned that my group leaves via Billund as well. I'll get back to you when I have the times of departure but I might take you up on your offer  :)

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #112 on: August 17, 2008, 09:14:05 AM »
And i will just check to be sure there is enough space :)

But its a wan.. So should be possible.

We are leaving billund 6:05   :-\
And are back in billund monday 11:05

With sterling NB335 and NB336 flight numbers.  :)

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #113 on: August 17, 2008, 01:11:19 PM »
I'll have to pass anyway. We are scheduled on later flights both days!  ;)

I have pm'ed you with details of the sports bar.

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #114 on: August 18, 2008, 04:05:05 PM »
oki doki..

Fair enough :)

pm received.. Just checking accessabillity, couse my friend is in wheel chair..  If he can get in, i think we will be there. :)

On sunday we think we will be on the pub close to wembley..  (well after we have picked up our tickets that is) ;)


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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #115 on: August 21, 2008, 03:25:02 PM »
On sunday we think we will be on the pub close to wembley..  (well after we have picked up our tickets that is) ;)

Did you go last year as well?  Every pub was packed with NFL fans!

I can't remember the name of the pubs we visited prior to the game but a wheelchair would have had problems getting in  :-\

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #116 on: September 02, 2008, 12:14:07 PM »
Hi folks

Just a quick one to say that I'm still coming along, although it looks like my group will be travelling down on the Sunday, so I'll miss any Saturday Dise gathering.  But closer to the time I'll PM you guys my contact details and we'll see if we can hook up on Sunday pre/post game.

Now I just need to find or order my niners jersey.......

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #117 on: September 03, 2008, 03:15:07 AM »
Glad to hear you're still coming Scottish, and yeah, nearer the time I'm sure we will be sending out messages for the Sunday gathering too.
What jersey ar eyou goiing for?  JTO?!.......lol

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #118 on: September 03, 2008, 09:51:49 AM »
I'll donate my "Smith" jersey to you. I don't think I'll get much use for it  :D

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #119 on: September 04, 2008, 04:52:14 PM »
I'll donate my "Smith" jersey to you. I don't think I'll get much use for it  :D

Hahaha you should keep it, it could be a rare collectors item a few years from now!!  ;)

Strangely I was thinking of trying to get a Keasey jersey.  He's No.45 this season isn't he?  I've always had a thing for the under-appreciated underdog types who've fought tooth and nail to get on the roster.


Does anyone know any good shops or websites over here (UK/Europe) to order from??

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #120 on: September 05, 2008, 05:22:42 AM »
You'll be hard pressed to find any shops in the UK or Europe that will do custom jerseys to be honest Scottish :(  Your best bet is to order one from the NFL shop at NFL.com - I got a custom jersey there last year, and they arrive within a week or so, but they arent cheap, especially if you factor in import/customs charges (plus the extortionate Royal mail 'handling' fee - an example is the $95 I spent on the collectors edition of Madden 09, and I had a £16 fee to pay (equivalent of about $30) to collect it - £9 of which was the Royal Mail handling fee!).
If you just want a regular pre-printed jersey, then the usual places over here are worth a look:
http://www.ta-sports.net/nfl_shirts.htm
www.kitbag.com (NFL UK use these).

DONT expect a lot of choice though, its usually only a maximum of 2 players to choose from, if that.

Personally, I'd check out Ebay for jerseys - as long as you know what you're looking at (there are fakes on there, but 9 times out of 10 they're blatently obvious), you can get the perfect jersey, for a decent price - you generally have 3 types:  The screen printed jersey, the 'sewn' jersy (where all numbers and letters are sewn on), and the fully authentic 'on the field' jersey (they use some weird name like 'replithentic' or something) - the first two types account for about 99% of them online (and anywhere else) and are under $100 for adult sizes, and available in the popular current players, as well as throwbacks (Montana, Rice, Clark, Lott etc).  The replithentic ones (much heaavier fabric) are 2 or 3 times more, as are the Mitchell and Ness jerseys, which are exact replicas of those worn on the field in the past (You're looking at $250+ if you can find one).
The other thing to look for is size - adult sizes generally start at Medium, which is a 48inch chest, so for people like me (5'7, 140lbs), I end up buying Youth Xl sizes which is for up to about a 40-42 chest!  I dont mind though, saves a lot of money as they are cheaper than adult ones!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #121 on: September 10, 2008, 01:28:00 PM »
When were you going stateside, London?

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #122 on: September 10, 2008, 05:34:18 PM »
hey Grid, I'm off on Tuesday (16th)!  cannot wait mate!  I'm hoping our teams firing on all cylinders come the 21st when I go to watch us play the Lions! 

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #123 on: September 11, 2008, 08:38:56 AM »
Don't forget to bring back the gameday program and the game day pin. You'll get the money when we meet in October with a pint (or two) as interest  ;)

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #124 on: September 11, 2008, 09:27:58 AM »
no problem mate, already have the programs for you and D-Roc on my shopping list!  Didnt realise you wanted a pin too - any ideas what they look like? Where to get them?  Just from the official stores in the ground, or somewhere else?

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #125 on: September 11, 2008, 01:47:25 PM »
They are at every stand at the stadium. They produce a pin for every game day with the helmet logos and the date. They cost $5 (last year anyway  ;))

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #126 on: September 12, 2008, 02:59:52 AM »
cool, no worries then mate, I'll pick you one up

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #127 on: September 12, 2008, 04:12:47 AM »
Have a good time London!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #129 on: September 12, 2008, 02:33:05 PM »
Cheers for the jersey links London mate.  Have a great time.

P.S.  Limited selection, but cheaper jerseys from a UK store:  http://www.acasports.co.uk/index.php?cPath=21_22
Might just get myself a Gore one in time for the game.

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #130 on: September 13, 2008, 08:43:44 AM »
cool, no worries then mate, I'll pick you one up
Thanks, London. It is much appreciated. I am looking forward to hearing about the journey at the meeting in October  8)

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #131 on: September 21, 2008, 02:05:21 PM »


Wish I could have 24 of these with you guys!  8) ;D

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #132 on: September 21, 2008, 06:11:02 PM »


Wish I could have 24 of these with you guys!  8) ;D
I'll take 24 of these  ;)


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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #133 on: September 21, 2008, 06:24:25 PM »


Wish I could have 24 of these with you guys!  8) ;D
I'll take 24 of these  ;)



Grid, if you can rustle up 24 of those for the game I'll definitely make sure I make it down for the Saturday night 'Dise catch up!!!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #134 on: September 21, 2008, 08:46:23 PM »
24 of the girls ,Grid ?  What a man !!!  d-roc would rather have the Molsons ,lol
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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #135 on: September 22, 2008, 01:22:34 AM »


Wish I could have 24 of these with you guys!  8) ;D

Are you talking original alcohol percentage, or the dilute American version??

That may change D's mind!!

LOL!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #136 on: September 22, 2008, 03:59:04 PM »
Naw,it doesn't matter Jules,D will just drink enough of them until he gets all the alcohol % he is looking for  (until he passes out that is ,lol ).  ;) ;D
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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #137 on: September 25, 2008, 09:43:01 AM »
24 of the girls ,Grid ?  What a man !!!  d-roc would rather have the Molsons ,lol

you guys are crazy lol!

grid. i want me a case of that pic!

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #138 on: September 25, 2008, 02:47:32 PM »
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10. A good beer yields good head, but not all good women do.

9. You can share your beer with your friends, but you really can't share your woman with them.

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Re: NFL at Wembley, Oct 26, 2008
« Reply #139 on: September 25, 2008, 02:54:09 PM »
A drunk staggers into an AA meeting.  A member asks are you here to join?  The drunk says no I came to resign! :)