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Old 11-14-2018, 07:28 PM
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All you northern folks. Any excitement up that way for the game and all the extra stuff? Or did the idea come to a slow down with the chance of the Eskys being there?
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Old 11-14-2018, 07:33 PM
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I'm still excited, even without the Eskies.
It's a good time.
I just hope it's not -30.
(84 rows up I should stay warm, being so close to the sun and all.)
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All you northern folks. Any excitement up that way for the game and all the extra stuff? Or did the idea come to a slow down with the chance of the Eskys being there?
TON'S of things to do http://www.greycupfestival.ca/#events
YEG shutting down Jasper Ave 99st-96st for zipline and ginormous tent for concerts
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Old 11-14-2018, 10:32 PM
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TON'S of things to do http://www.greycupfestival.ca/#events
YEG shutting down Jasper Ave 99st-96st for zipline and ginormous tent for concerts
Yes, lots to do but are people dumping their tickets?
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Old 11-14-2018, 11:36 PM
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In typical fashion there will be lots of tickets for sale since the home team isn't in it. I've been going to the Grey Cup for about the last 15 years and it happens every year. Since the Esks were eliminated there were lots posted online. The next best scenario was the Riders making it, as Rider fans travel well (I am one of the faithful). If the Bombers can make it past Calgary I think there will be a decent turnout for Bomber fans as they have been waiting forever to see their team hoist the cup and this might be the year. The weather will play a big part too. Our crew has tickets but if the weather is terrible, I'll eat the $150 dollars and watch from the comfort of my couch.

If anybody wants to go to the game and doesn't have tickets, my advice is to wait as long as you possibly can. I've had tickets given to me outside the stadium cause a guy couldn't sell them. Friends bought 2 for 1 game day. There will be lots available and cheap.

That being said, I'm still showing up Thursday and taking in all the parties. It is the best weekend of the year and an awesome time.
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Old 11-15-2018, 05:43 AM
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Calgary vs Ottawa-book it
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Old 11-15-2018, 09:29 AM
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Calgary vs Ottawa-book it
Calgary will tank like they always do

I think the Bombers will go to the final. Not sure about the east. Think the Ticats may make it.
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Old 11-15-2018, 09:37 AM
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Calgary will tank like they always do

I think the Bombers will go to the final. Not sure about the east. Think the Ticats may make it.
That is my hope
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Old 11-15-2018, 09:51 AM
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All you northern folks. Any excitement up that way for the game and all the extra stuff? Or did the idea come to a slow down with the chance of the Eskys being there?
I thought Edmonton fans knew the Eskimos wouldn't be there on 14th June? If they didn't, everybody else did....
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Calgary will tank like they always do

I think the Bombers will go to the final. Not sure about the east. Think the Ticats may make it.
They usually tank in the Final though, not the Western Final...

I'm calling Calgary vs Hamilton.
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Old 11-15-2018, 09:56 AM
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I thought Edmonton fans knew the Eskimos wouldn't be there on 14th June? If they didn't, everybody else did....
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No, we didn't know
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Old 11-15-2018, 10:00 AM
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With the Riders and Eskies done I'd like to see Hamilton vs Winnipeg in the cup we'll have see if the cowboys choke again on Sunday.
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Old 11-15-2018, 10:01 AM
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I'm sorry.

Did you think Calgary dropped out of the league and wasn't playing this year?
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Old 11-15-2018, 10:53 AM
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In typical fashion there will be lots of tickets for sale since the home team isn't in it. I've been going to the Grey Cup for about the last 15 years and it happens every year. Since the Esks were eliminated there were lots posted online. The next best scenario was the Riders making it, as Rider fans travel well (I am one of the faithful). If the Bombers can make it past Calgary I think there will be a decent turnout for Bomber fans as they have been waiting forever to see their team hoist the cup and this might be the year. The weather will play a big part too. Our crew has tickets but if the weather is terrible, I'll eat the $150 dollars and watch from the comfort of my couch.

If anybody wants to go to the game and doesn't have tickets, my advice is to wait as long as you possibly can. I've had tickets given to me outside the stadium cause a guy couldn't sell them. Friends bought 2 for 1 game day. There will be lots available and cheap.

That being said, I'm still showing up Thursday and taking in all the parties. It is the best weekend of the year and an awesome time.
My Son is thinking about going. I also have had the same exact experience about cheap tickets if not free. Thing is, he doesn't believe me. What do I know, I am old guy and things don't work like that!!! LOLOLOLOLOl I will show him your response and perhaps he will start to listen. I am glad to see him and his friends want to go. I am hopeful the CFL can start appealing to these kids in some fashion.
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Old 11-15-2018, 12:20 PM
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I'm sorry.

Did you think Calgary dropped out of the league and wasn't playing this year?
They wait for the post season to do that.
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CANT WAIT! Hockey is our national sport but Grey Cup and Grey Cup Week is Canada's national party.

There are lots of great bands playing and all the spirt rooms are full, you can have fans from teams that are enemy's on the field sharing stories over a few beer, there's no enemy's leading up to the game, just one big happy CFL family.

I'll be hanging out in the Spirit Of Edmonton room to bash Maas a bit then likely jump around to all the other teams venues, cept maybe Calgarys. Better dead then red!

Hoping for a Tie-Cat Bomber final. Would love to see Nichols ring that bell.

Heard yesterday weather is suposto be great, a low of -12 and a high of -6
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Old 11-15-2018, 04:01 PM
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My Son is thinking about going. I also have had the same exact experience about cheap tickets if not free. Thing is, he doesn't believe me. What do I know, I am old guy and things don't work like that!!! LOLOLOLOLOl I will show him your response and perhaps he will start to listen. I am glad to see him and his friends want to go. I am hopeful the CFL can start appealing to these kids in some fashion.
100%. If the CFL wants to survive it needs to appeal to the younger generation. And definitely tell him to wait to get tickets. There will be a little run on tixs after the final is decided but there will be tons for sale up to kick off. I had a buddy that went for years with no tickets. He would buy them game day and have better seats than us for cheaper.
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Old 11-15-2018, 04:09 PM
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CANT WAIT! Hockey is our national sport but Grey Cup and Grey Cup Week is Canada's national party.

There are lots of great bands playing and all the spirt rooms are full, you can have fans from teams that are enemy's on the field sharing stories over a few beer, there's no enemy's leading up to the game, just one big happy CFL family.

I'll be hanging out in the Spirit Of Edmonton room to bash Maas a bit then likely jump around to all the other teams venues, cept maybe Calgarys. Better dead then red!

Hoping for a Tie-Cat Bomber final. Would love to see Nichols ring that bell.

Heard yesterday weather is suposto be great, a low of -12 and a high of -6
Exactly! It’s Canadas party. There is always people you run into from year to year from all over the country. Spirit of Edmonton puts on the best show. Free entrance and the cheapest drinks. We always sleep in and miss the SOE breakfast but it’s supposed to be awesome too. We hit up SOE every day and try get to all the other rooms at least once. And since there is a large number of us from SK we also need to take in some AB ballet.

If people are in or around Edmonton, I highly recommend taking in some of the events. You won’t be disappointed.
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Old 11-15-2018, 06:07 PM
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Do you guys know how involved The Esks are with the local High school teams? Down here in Calgary, they do a bunch of very valuable things but most is behind the scenes. I would like to see way more involvement with every bit of High school football. In my mind, every Jersey in Calgary should have a Horse on it some place. Every team should be invited to a game, each team should have a chance to play a game at McMahon. Draws can be held for a "team practise" with different coaches and players. I am so appreciative of what they do right now but its not helping them if the kids don't see it.
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Old 11-15-2018, 06:36 PM
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This should be good ! a friend with grey cup tickets is a friend indeed! I’ll be front and center section T with a pocket full of doobie brothers
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Old 11-15-2018, 08:20 PM
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CANT WAIT! Hockey is our national sport but Grey Cup and Grey Cup Week is Canada's national party.

There are lots of great bands playing and all the spirt rooms are full, you can have fans from teams that are enemy's on the field sharing stories over a few beer, there's no enemy's leading up to the game, just one big happy CFL family.

I'll be hanging out in the Spirit Of Edmonton room to bash Maas a bit then likely jump around to all the other teams venues, cept maybe Calgarys. Better dead then red!

Hoping for a Tie-Cat Bomber final. Would love to see Nichols ring that bell.

Heard yesterday weather is suposto be great, a low of -12 and a high of -6

AgreeD! A TiCat and Bombers cup would be great! Especially since the Riders crapped the bed last week...03
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I'm sorry.

Did you think Calgary dropped out of the league and wasn't playing this year?
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Heck no friend...Waiting for them to drop out earlier than last year. This Sunday against Winterpeg and Andrew Harris
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Old 11-18-2018, 02:22 PM
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Well, so much for Hamilton making it.
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Old 11-18-2018, 02:26 PM
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Well, so much for Hamilton making it.
Yep the cats didn't come back this time
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:40 PM
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Calgary vs Ottawa-book it
Sweet, those two games just paid for a new 30-06
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Old 11-18-2018, 05:57 PM
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Sweet, those two games just paid for a new 30-06
Someone actually bet you that Calgary would lose?
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Old 11-18-2018, 06:04 PM
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Sooooooooo
Edmonton folks, we have a this horse... This horse needs a hotel, any suggestions?

Thanks for the use of the locker room.
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Someone actually bet you that Calgary would lose?
It's the CFL, its not over till the last 5 seconds.
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Old 11-19-2018, 10:04 AM
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Must've had to put up some big money for that to happen. I only got 1.46 for Calgary to win. That or you bet an absolute fool, lol!
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Harris and his boys looked pretty sharp kicking the cats into submission the cowboys will have their hands full on Sunday.

Red blacks by 7
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