The Dream Continues
by LeonSA on Nov 29, 2008 6:44 PM EST
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The Eagles really took off in Philly. We would never have been able to imagine how amazing it would be at Lincoln Financial Field.
After having an amazing Thanksgiving Dinner with some friendly people that we met on the previous day, we got a ride to the Linc. We were dropped and walked to the corner of Derian and Pattison, where I reached for my cellphone. "Hey 700? It's Leon". After looking for each other for a few minutes, we met up and headed into the parking lot where we found the ever-entertaining NorthPhillyKidd. We immediately started talking (some of which would could be classified as lovely nonsense). We met a few other people who were really friendly and allowed us to settle in very nicely. Then we headed to the stadium; I could feel my heart beating in my throat while 700 kept looking around at me and telling me how amazing this all is. He truly didn't need to tell me that - I was close to tears! We paused at the entrance and took a deep breath...then we walked over the threshold and suddenly it all became a reality: I was looking at the hallowed turf that is the home of our Eagles. I had traveled 15 thousand miles to see it. And it was worth every dollar, second and bead of sweat. Wow.
The day would only continue to get better. I had the honor of listening to the National Anthem - and wishing that it was my anthem - and then we sang our first ever Fight Song (well, at least with other people, its a bit embarresing when I do it on my own). We were covered in goosebumps. And then the real fun started. The game started off so well. Within a few minutes I was celebrating my first TD in the Linc. But the moment that really shook me was when BDawk came crawling out of the tunnel: I died!
The game itself was amazing, and it was first time this season that the entire team played well for 4 quarters. I'm still shook by the brilliance.
After the game we met up again with 700 and NorthPhilly to get our bags and we said our goodbyes. I'd like to thank both of these awesome guys for everything that they did for us (NorthPhilly even gave me his gloves and beanie...and froze his ass off the entire evening!) as well as the amazing hospitality that we received from them. You guys are the best.
We are now in Rutland, Vt after an awful trip. We applied for work today and will probably start working next Wednesday. We're staying in a nice little Inn, and if any of you guys are headed this way, let me know! We'll be in the US until the 28th of January 2009. Hopefully our luck will carry the Birds to the Superbowl!
All I can really say about our whole experience in the City of Brotherly Love is: Fly Eagles Fly, on the Road to Victory! E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
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man, that is awesome, glad u are here. i am really happy you enjoyed the game and how people treated you guys. anyways can anyone put up a video of dawkins cmoing out fo the tunnel if they have it, i have never been to the linc or any eagles game. i have to watch at home since i am not old enough to go that far. so if anyonme have a video can you post it or something. and finally welcome again Leon
by eaglesfan20 on Nov 29, 2008 7:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Leon, I just want to say...
that as awesome as the game was, you guys made my day 100 times better…
I’ll never forget that!
an Eagles fan should be an Eagles fan during an 0-16 season
by 700 Level on Nov 29, 2008 11:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
dude, its a football game…now go make some syrup
by raven on Nov 29, 2008 11:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d say travelling 15000 miles to see a football game is pretty cool thing…. now go put on that pretty purple jersey
an Eagles fan should be an Eagles fan during an 0-16 season
by 700 Level on Nov 30, 2008 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why is there always some wise ass!?!?
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Nov 30, 2008 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im glad your first game was one that won at home in Philly, my first game was the Bears one in Chicago (I had to drive from North Dakota to see it) and as fun as it was to see the action live, I still need to get to a home game one of these days.
by midnitegreen on Nov 30, 2008 3:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s a great story. I think you’re our good luck charm Leon! We need to get you to more Eagles games!
by JasonB on Nov 30, 2008 11:08 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
You won’t see me complaining if that happens!
by LeonSA on Nov 30, 2008 10:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Envious
Hey Leon,
I am completely envious of your experience. I live about 60 miles north of Philly in Allentown and have had the privelage of season tickets to the Linc since 2003. I have witnessed some serious Eagles greatness….including 4th and 26 in the playoffs.
I was there on this past thanksgiving from 8am…coincidentally on the corner of Darian and Patteson. I had one of the best Thanksgivings as i deep fried 4 turkeys in the parking lot.
My heart starts pumping with excitement every time I walk in that place. Dawkins is one of my favorite Eagles of all time.
That game this past Thursday was like watching a fine tuned orchestra! Simply perfection!!
I can not imagine the thrill of that being your first Eagles experience of all time.
Keep bleeding Green Leon!!!
Let us know the next time you are in the area.
On a sidenote, I think you should email that story to the admin at Philadelphiaeagles.com I think they would love that story and it would probably get some notation on the website!
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Nov 30, 2008 12:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey LEK, Im from the Allentown area myself, and damn do I miss it. Do you get to the training camps much in the off-season? I havent gotten to go before but I plan on it next summer if Im on leave and visting home at that time.
by midnitegreen on Nov 30, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I usually get to Camp twice a year.
I take my 5 year old son once a year and my wifes sister once a year.
Had a great experience 2 years ago there.
I was away from the practice…..walking to my car..
An escalade pulled up and stopped me on the side of the road. It was Trotter… He saw I was wearing an authentic Trotter jersey. I asked for his autograph. He said “The lease i can do for a fan who spends his hard earned $ on my jersey is autograph it for him.” So he did.
This was about 3 days before he was released.
Stand up guy!
YOu in the military midnitegreen?
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Nov 30, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On a sidenote, I think you should email that story to the admin at Philadelphiaeagles.com I think they would love that story and it would probably get some notation on the website!
Look, our star RB is nowhere near 100%, our backup RB is out, and our 3rd string RB goes down when defenders blow in his general direction.
by Remis on Nov 30, 2008 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Look, our star RB is nowhere near 100%, our backup RB is out, and our 3rd string RB goes down when defenders blow in his general direction.
by Remis on Nov 30, 2008 5:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you agreeing or disagreen Remis?
Rob Wetmore
Leading Edge Martial Arts
www.leadingedgema.com
by LEKSensei on Nov 30, 2008 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1 = agree
Look, our star RB is nowhere near 100%, our backup RB is out, and our 3rd string RB goes down when defenders blow in his general direction.
by Remis on Nov 30, 2008 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or
does agree = +1 ? who knows man !!!!!
If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !
by NorthPhillyKid on Nov 30, 2008 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahhaa
Look, our star RB is nowhere near 100%, our backup RB is out, and our 3rd string RB goes down when defenders blow in his general direction.
by Remis on Dec 1, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
damn i just misspelled hahaha
Look, our star RB is nowhere near 100%, our backup RB is out, and our 3rd string RB goes down when defenders blow in his general direction.
by Remis on Dec 1, 2008 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Leon
im glad you had a good time ! just as 700 said you made the game 100 times better … when we were creaming the cardinals all i could think of was how perfect of a game could this be for you ? tons of touchdowns and big plays and a ton of embracing fans !!! and yes i did freeze my ass off lol but its okay i was pretty drunk later on so my brain thought i was warm ! How were the programs ? what pictures did they have, i forgot to ask ? … everyone else needs to start preparing for a BGN game next year ! lets start organizing now !!! if i land my job when i get out i might have a short bus by then for tailgaiting or maybe we pitch in and rent, unless someone has one ?… ps leon what were your friends names , im sorry i can not remember… tell them i said hello ! and also if i am out of the marines before you leave vt i will come visit !!! what is your cell phone number ! send me an email … northphillykidd@yahoo.com
If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !
by NorthPhillyKid on Nov 30, 2008 8:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
OH LEON !
PS !!! we went to customer relations and tried to get you guys on the jumbotron but they said they had too much going on !
If football had a church, Brian Dawkins would be my preacher !
by NorthPhillyKid on Nov 30, 2008 8:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Leon
Very cool man glad you had a good time and got to see one hell of a game. I’m glad 700 and NPK were able to show you a truly good time. It’s humbling to read how much this means to you, especially for me living in or around the city my entire life I’ve taken it all for granted.
I’ll be in Killington Jan 9-11 probably about 30 minutes from Rutland.
"I need to do a better job of putting players in the right position to perennially come up short of expectations"
by Whodie126 on Dec 1, 2008 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah let me know Whodie, it’d be good to meet up. You’ve got my email address, it’s also on my profile page.
by LeonSA on Dec 1, 2008 5:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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