Thank you hR!!!

[rskinsfan10]

I know that h2s has already done something similar to this, but I felt that I needed to do this myself to add my own personal touch. Here goes.

MarkB.(PSF)- as always, it was a blast hanging out with you. Glad you made that initial contact back in the day about exchanging site links. We have come a long way, experienced some ups and downs, but we remain strong pals through this partnership and I'm pleased that we are friends. Thanks for coming pal.

MikeP.(CarMike)- as always, it was a blast hanging out with you as well. Thank you also for the friendship over the last year+. We'll party again in about a month when we meet up for the Panthers game down in Charlotte. Thanks for coming pal.

Tom(Spence)- finally we meet, which is weird because we are always at FedEx on game days. Glad that we finally were able to shake hands pal, and it was also nice to finally meet your dad and Adriana. Before I forget, thank you for being my intermediary as far as posting my political beliefs here at hR.:D We'll party again before the season is over now that you know where we are now. Thanks for coming pal.

MarkS(dj),Kerry(Hailyeah),Lorri(AGG),Sean(Keino),A ndrew(NamVet),Eddie(LuvSkins),Joe(JDS),Greg(pa_elw ayfan),Pat(Patrick),Mitch(WRSK1NS)- folks,it was great to meet and party with all of you and your wives/husband(AGG:D)/friends/family. My only regeret is what we didn't party longer. Next year we will shoot for a 1pm game so that you all can stay longer. Mark, thanks for the banner and the name tags. The tags especially because it really helped me personally to be able to walk up to folks and greet and hug them knowing who they were. Kerry, I believe you get the award for traveling the farthest, so we will have to find some way to recognize that. Lorri, I didn't see your brother acting crazy, so I'll have to take your word for it. Sean and Joe were playing Madden so much Sean didn't introduce me to his wife.:D Eddie, I'll see you at Norfolk State's homecoming in a few weeks. Andrew, it was certainly a pleasue to finally meet you and the Mrs. You guys get the 2nd place award for traveling the farthest. Greg, we'll talk about the wallet thing when no one else is around.:D Pat, thanks for the banner also man. It was great lining the fence with yours and dj's to let the world know that we owned that part of the parking lot. Finally to my man Mitch who gets the award for purchasing the most tix (6) for the tailgate. I hope I was able to accomodate your large group in a satisfactory fashion. Thank you man for being so enthused about this shin-dig.

[rskinsfan10]

Also, thanks to my partner in crime MikeD.(h2s). We pulled it off. I still cant believe it went as smoothly as it did. Thanks for manning your grill after the game was over while I BS'd around and made jokes about Mark locking his keys in his trunk despite the fact that he tried to shut it three times and the trunk wouldn't close in a futile attempt to let him know that he was forgetting something. (You didn't think that I forgot about that, did you Mark? BTW, before you throw a crack back at me, I got my new battery for the Expedition today!!:D).

Finally, to my wonderful wife Keisha, thank you baby. No one knew that you were sick as can be yesterday because you took care of things while I wasn't around without missing a beat. I truly owe the Tailgate's success to you baby. Thank you very much!!

[Spence]

It was my pleasure, Kenny. Adriana, Dad and I had a great time. They couldn't stop talking about how nice all of you are. I'm shocked your wife was sick. [I hope she has recovered now.] I certainly couldn't tell by looking at her. She was great and seemed to be everywhere at once.

[PennSkinsFan]

And you are absolutely right my friend when you say WONDERFUL wife Kiesha. Kiesha was abotu as awesome of a host as you get. I could not or woudl ever wexpect more gracious hopsitality from a person taht never even really met us or knew us. Kiesha...a personal thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Kenny. What can i say you haven't already said. I am not only glad, not only proud, but honored to call you my Friend. Ummm, yeah H2S too :D You guys are the best and I always, no matter when, always enjoy being around and talking to you guys! Yeah H2S too. :D

Damn keys. Damn battery!

Damn good food!

[rskinsfan10]

Hey, I believe that I left out Skinsfan4dad. Sorry about that, and that goes to anyone else I may have forgotten to mention personally.

[hail2skins]

Excellent job Kenny and to all the hR community. As I stated in the other thread, everyone did a great job.

[CarMike]

My turn. Kiesha, you are without a doubt a trooper. You made all of us feel right at home. I also have to give a shout out to Harry. You are as good of a person as Kenny and Mike have made you out to be. I enjoyed talking with you after the game.

To everyone else that was at the tailgate party, it was a blast. I'm not going to try to name everyone like Kenny did. But to everyone that showed up I've never had a better time. You guys were/are great! I can't wait to do this again.

[WRSK1NS]

Kenny and Kiesha, Thank you so much for your hardwork!

Kenny you did great with the seats, we all got to sit together and we had live entertainment right in front of us (carmike, Pennskinfan, Paelway, DJ_stouty and JoeDaSchmoe) some of it only lasted for a half (no sure where PA and Penn went). You guys were great it was really cool to sit there and watch the game with all of you! The only way it could have been any sweeter would have been to come away with a win. Thanks again to all of you for an enjoyable day! Oh how about the Funky Four you guys are awesome!

[CarMike]

Mitch, you wouldn't believe it I told you what happened to the 3 amigos....at half time, they went out to the car to get paelwayfans wallet. And security wouldn't let them back in....true story....

[WRSK1NS]

Originally posted by CarMike
Mitch, you wouldn't believe it I told you what happened to the 3 amigos....at half time, they went out to the car to get paelwayfans wallet. And security wouldn't let them back in....true story....

No way! They didnt know you could not come back in once you went out???? I could have loaned them some money!
PennSkin, PA tell me it isnt true! You guys could have made the diffrence in the game, we needed help being the 12th man!:smash:

[CarMike]

I would have loaned them money too. The sign that says no readmittance was on a fence and they didn't see the sign.

[CarMike]

BTW....I knew I was forgetting someone. Ford, it was great meeting you too!

[rskinsfan10]

Originally posted by CarMike
BTW....I knew I was forgetting someone. Ford, it was great meeting you too!

Damnit, I knew I was forgetting someone also. Dan, it was a pleasure meeting you for the second time. Thanks for coming over and having a little fun with us bud.

[rskinsfan10]

Hello Everyone,

This is Keisha, Mrs. rskinsfan10. I just wanted to say that it was a pleasure meeting and feeding all of you. I would do it all again. Fever and all. Yesterday was a very important day for everyone especially Kenny. He wanted everything to be perfect. I am very glad it went so well. I cannot wait until the next time we all meet again. Thanks for coming and sharing in the our "family" experience.

[CarMike]

Keisha, once again thanks.

NamVet, sorry brother. It was great meeting you and your fiance.

[LuvSkins17]

I typed for 30 minutes and when I tried to post it said I had too much info or smilies and when I backed up............it was gone :(


Keisha you are the best and you wo-maned that grill like a champion. Thanks for the good food and the kind heart.

To everyone else........ thank you for making this a day I will remember for life........ The Day I Saw My First Redskins Football Game!

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[JoeDaSchmoe]

Wow, Keisha, can't believe you did that. Thanks so much, I had no idea you were sick.

It was definitely a great time for everyone. I'm glad I could meet you all, and I'm already looking forward to doing this again. Like I said yesterday, screw waiting until next year, I say we do it again before this season's over, especially if we're making a playoff run. That final game against the Eagles could be huge, and as long as we brought along a few ways to keep warm, the atmosphere at the stadium would be incredible.

[hail2skins]

Hey, you are all welcome to join us whenever you come to a game. We're always there so just let us know.

[NamVet4]

First of All, on behalf of my wife Roz and I, many thanks to Kenny and Keisha who orchestrated a superb tailgate event from top to bottom! It was the 1st and the best! Also many thanks to Mike D, all of The FUnky FOur, our "adopted" daughter Treena, and the gracious members of the Washington Redskin’s Marching Band who welcomed us as members of their extended family. And of course, all the members of HailRedskins.com, their friends and family members, - and I won’t list everybody because I don’t want to forget anybody - whose presence made this Tailgate event absolutely fantastic! This was my first visit to see my beloved Redskin’s play at home and it as a very memorable one!
Every moment we spent talking, laughing, eating and drinking, cheering and groaning was priceless to both my wife and I.

I enjoyed the game - would have been better had we whooped the “gint’s” – but we will go get them in their house!
I also had the time to go to the “Wall” this weekend. And I mention that only since I made a promise a long time ago to one of those names – that if I made it home I would go to a Redskin’s game and carry the spirit of those who are not here to go themselves. You all made it possible for me to honor that commitment.
May the Almighty Creator Bless and Keep All of You !

[BigCountry]

:cry: :mad: :(


Ok yeah I'm glad you had a good time. I'll be there with a chip on my shoulder next year so watch out :cool:

[rskinsfan10]

Originally posted by NamVet4

I enjoyed the game - would have been better had we whooped the “gint’s” – but we will go get them in their house!
I also had the time to go to the “Wall” this weekend. And I mention that only since I made a promise a long time ago to one of those names – that if I made it home I would go to a Redskin’s game and carry the spirit of those who are not here to go themselves. You all made it possible for me to honor that commitment.
May the Almighty Creator Bless and Keep All of You !

Wow Andy, that is special man. I'm glad that you were able to keep that commitment to your fallen friend. I am honestly wiping a tear from my eye having just read that and thinking of how that must have felt to you. I'm happy that I was able to help you with that in my own indirect way.

I offer those same blessings to you and yours also my friend. It was truly a pleasure to finally meet you sir.

[CarMike]

VERY well said Kenny!

[Patrick]

To EVERYONE - you people are awesome. All those post above say it all. I wish we could have had more time together. You people are great.
Kenny, Keisha, Mike - you've done youselfs proud. It was my honor to provide you with the hR banner. I hope we get to use it for many years.
NamVet4, its alway special to meet a fellow veteran from our conflict. (forgot to ask you if you ever made it to Subic Bay)
CarMike - sorry we didn't have a chance to talk. Next time!~
To everyone again, it was great to meet you and IF we didn't get a chance to talk - next time.

THANK YOU!

[AGibbsGirl]

Originally posted by NamVet4
[QUOTE]I also had the time to go to the “Wall” this weekend. And I mention that only since I made a promise a long time ago to one of those names – that if I made it home I would go to a Redskin’s game and carry the spirit of those who are not here to go themselves. You all made it possible for me to honor that commitment.
May the Almighty Creator Bless and Keep All of You !

Andrew, I liked you and Roz the minute I met you, I've got a great picture of you two enjoying the game, I've sent it to Mark to post (if I did it right, haven't checked my PM's yet).

I too, got a tear when I read this post. The Wall is very powerful, very powerful indeed! God bless you for your long memory to your friend, thank you for allowing us to share the day with you, now that we know how very much it meant...
Lorri

[Hailyeah]

I'll chime in here as well. My Mom (Joanie), Stepdad (Rob), and I absolutely loved meeting everyone and just thoroughly enjoyed soaking up the whole HR and band scene. It was nice to put faces, mannerisms, and voices with all of you finally. I'm not going to single out anyone other than Keisha and Trina for shout outs. Those two were just the best. Period. We were totally floored when several band members played Hail to the Redskins for the HR tailgate party. Amazing. I'll definitely be back for another game (this time wearing my 'luckier' Ram Man Jersey), possibly even this season. Let's do this again and again and again. My prior thoughts were completely confirmed on Sunday; there are truly no group of fans comparable to the Redskins faithful. None. The all-important combination of intense fervor and high team knowledge set us apart from the Browns, Steelers, or Buckeyes backers that I've seen in game day situations. Fed Ex is clearly the place to be for the ultimate fan experience, especially Green C21. :cool:

[PennSkinsFan]

AGG I promise i will get it up ASAP. Struggling to keep up here and get everything updated.

You guys and gals were all fantastic and make me absolutly prouid of what we have built here, a real honest to goodness community. The health of a community is based on the relationships that are built and for people who have never met one another and finally got that chance, it was just simply a fabulous day.

LUV - Excellent talking to you my friend

Patrick: Thanks for the banner. Your a great guy

DJ: Man it was awesome putting the face with the name. Glad to meet you and your wife and thank you sir for all your hard work.

Keino: Always a pleasure man. Meet up with ya at camp in 2004?

Namvet and Roz: Excllent people, thats all that can be said, just excellent people you both are.

Hailyeah: Man, it was great to finally meet ya man. Talking to you was excellent and it was a pleasure to meet the family as well.

Mitch & Skinsfan4dad : Nice to meet up with both of you again again. We will also hit TC in 2004! Wish I had more time to chat with you guys, but man i was trying to make rounds everywhere. Guess thats a good thing.


Carmike: What can i say man, always great hanging with you. Only talk with ya everyday. Great friend you have become.

Spence: man o Man, it was excellent meeting you. We talk everyday throughout the damn day, and finally got a chance to meet one another. Adriana was fun to talk to, excellent person, dont screw it up Tom! Anyway, if i come up Seattle game, we'll have to meet up again.

H2S, kenny, and Kiesha: Words can't express it!

[hail2skins]

Namvet, I'm very glad that you were ablel to keep your promise. As mentioned, that wall is powerful.

I love when people from all walks of life can get together and enjoy themselves. Even though I wasn't there for the early tailgate, I still had alot of fun. You all are the best and I'm truly looking forward to the next one.

[AGibbsGirl]

Originally posted by JoeDaSchmoe
Like I said yesterday, screw waiting until next year, I say we do it again before this season's over, especially if we're making a playoff run. That final game against the Eagles could be huge, and as long as we brought along a few ways to keep warm, the atmosphere at the stadium would be incredible.


I've got tickets to that game!!!!!!!!

[hail2skins]

I'm down with it.

[PennSkinsFan]

Hmmm. I'll wait and see how this develops. No like I woudl have a choice anyway. kenny and Mike woudl come to PA and drag me down the beltway!

[hail2skins]

Hey, your next option for a car should be Keyless entry. :D

[hail2skins]

Originally posted by PennSkinsFan
Hmmm. I'll wait and see how this develops. No like I woudl have a choice anyway. kenny and Mike woudl come to PA and drag me down the beltway!

You got that right.

[AdieTee]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to say 'thanks' to you all for welcoming me in to the Tribe (even though I came as a the only Giants fan!) It was great to meet all of you--I had a blast talking to Lorri, Kerry, Kenny, CarMike (we made up!), Dan, Greg and of course Mark (as per our conversation, you should totally go for it!!) and thank you so much to Kenny and his wife for their hospitality. I hope to see you all again soon. And by the way, sorry for the loss--it was a great game (I can't believe we let you guys in at the end!!)

[CarMike]

Very nice to finally meet you Adriana. You were/are very cool for a Giants fan. ;)

[Keino]

I had to get my Madden Shwerve on.....

[LuvSkins17]

Originally posted by Keino
I had to get my Madden Shwerve on.....

That you did my friend............ That you did!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hailyeah]

Originally posted by adiebee
Hi everyone! Just wanted to say 'thanks' to you all for welcoming me in to the Tribe (even though I came as a the only Giants fan!) It was great to meet all of you--I had a blast talking to Lorri, Kerry, Kenny, CarMike (we made up!), Dan, Greg and of course Mark (as per our conversation, you should totally go for it!!) and thank you so much to Kenny and his wife for their hospitality. I hope to see you all again soon. And by the way, sorry for the loss--it was a great game (I can't believe we let you guys in at the end!!)

Adrianna, it was good talking to you as well. Let's do this again soon. Keep Tom in line!

[rskinsfan10]

Originally posted by Hailyeah
Keep Tom in line!

Simply impossible.....

[Riggos#1LadyFan]

Sorry that I am so late posting this, but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone from HailRedskins.com for a wonderful day! A special thanks to Keisha and Kenny, the Funky Four, and the GREATEST BAND ever for their hospitality and kindness. Also, thanks to Trina for being so nice. My personal favorite highlight, besides attending my first ever Redskin home game and absorbing the whole experience of seeing the color BURGUNDY everywhere, was hearing the Band play that special rendition of Hail to the Redskins! That gave me chills!!
I have been a fan of the Skins since 1972-the Sonny/Billy years. I have attended away games in Cleveland and Pittsburgh, where we few Skins fans were always outnumbered. My dream for all these years has been to go to DC and take part in the whole atmosphere of a "home" game. So, thanks so much to all of you for making this happen. I especially want to thank my great son, Kerry (hailyeah) for making my DREAM come true.

[CarMike]

Riggos#1LadyFan, thank you for the kind words. It was great meeting you and Rob. I hope it can happen once again next year!

hR is very happy to help make two peoples dreams to come true...

[Hailyeah]

Thanks Mom. I wouldn't have wanted to go to my first home game with anyone but you. We seemed to get sidetracked or delayed for a few years from executing a plan to come, but we finally made it down to Fed Ex, in large part due to the HR, and had a great time. We'll do it again next year and hopefullly many years thereafter!!! Call me at halftime of the NE game per usual.

[AGibbsGirl]

Riggo's #1LF,
It was very nice meeting you and your husband!
The game was great, even though we didn't win!!!
Thanks for making the trip and hopefully we'll see you again.

(Riggo was the greatest!!)

[rskinsfan10]

I'm ready for next year's Tailgate already!!

[JoeDaSchmoe]

I had to get my Madden Shwerve on.....

That turnover run I had at the end killed me.... You know there's gonna be a rematch next year, Keino. ;)

[Keino]

That Pressure got to ya.......

You're lucky I didn't have my memory card on me :D