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Welcome to BGO, ladies and gentlemen.
To those of you who already know us, good to see you.
To those who have no idea who we are, or what you may be about to get yourselves into, our apologies.
And to all of you, please feel free to make your introductions here. Tell us as much or as little as you wish, and don't be shy about sharing how you came to your own burgundy and gold obsessions.
Hail, and well met.
You can read a little info about me in the 'About Us' section, but more important than the demographics, I'm a Redskin's fan, and I'm obsessed. They don't have a 12 step program for that, and if they did, I'd refuse to participate :) I hate Dallas, the Giants, the Eagles - hell, I still hate the CARDINALS - just because I can. I grew up in Northern Virginia and spent most of my life there. I don't know when my obsession with the Skins started, but every Sunday from September to January, the old black and white TV was tuned to the Redskins game. It didn't take long before I was hooked.
When Mark Steven (Om) and I first began talking about starting this site - the first question was 'why?'. What would we do that many other Redskins-related sites hadn't already done? The answer to that is more like trying to describe the smell of a really incredible steak on the grill, the look of a young girl walking along the surfline and tossing her hair on a Summer day, or the feeling you get watching Mark Brunell throw the 2nd TD in 5 minutes to defeat a hated rival on MNF - hard to put into words. But we wanted to create a place all of our own, where fellow Burgundy and Gold-obsessed fans of like mind and kindred spirit might gather, where discussions could be passionate, but generous and respectful too. We've seen glimpses of such a place before, and we wanted it back. So we decided the only way to achieve such a space on the interwebs was to build it ourselves. So we found a couple of other special guys to join us on the journey, and we got to work building our little corner of internet redskins-obsessed heaven.
'If you build it....they will come....'
We sure as hell hope so. Community, especially community engrossed and engaged in a like passion, can be a powerful and special thing. We hope to build and attract that special community here.
So that's my introduction. I'm a Dad, a son, a husband, a boss, a former Marine, a wannabe writer and blogger, a beermaker, and a cyclist.
And I am one obsessed Washington Redskin's fan.
It's damn good to meet you :cheers:
Aston Gambino
07-15-09, 01:04 PM
Bravo gentlemen! :claps:
This place looks amazing!
EDIT: How rude of me, forgot to introduce myself.
Aston Gambino, current high score holder in 3D Field Goal Pro. A pleasure to meet all of you. :)
Miles Monroe
07-15-09, 01:06 PM
Wahooooooooooooo
Lookin good fellas
Hi guys!
This looks really great and I am excited to see where this will lead!
Congrats on all the hard work!
Yusuf06
07-15-09, 01:18 PM
Great looking site guys. It looks to be well worth the wait.
Now who's handing out the cigars? And who gets to stay up all night with it when it won't stop crying? :cool4:
I've been looking forward to the threat of this coming true for quite a while.
Let's get this party started. :)
Hog Fever
07-15-09, 02:38 PM
Well, ok then, here we are. When does the season start? :claps:
Here I am! What are we talking about?
LegionOfDoom
07-15-09, 02:47 PM
Ummm yeah hello....and hey!!!! HTTR!!!!
Welcome one and all. Poking around here like a proud papa. Cigars, indeed. :)
Neophyte
07-15-09, 04:03 PM
Welcome one and all. Poking around here like a proud papa. Cigars, indeed. :)
And since you did a good deal more work than your average papa does with bringing a child into this world, I would say you have a right to be proud.
Here I am! What are we talking about?
Well, we were talking about you handsome, but guess we'll introduce ourselves instead now :)
aka SkinsNatsFan
Finally made it home. Howdy!
servumtuum
07-15-09, 05:27 PM
O.K., I'll officially announce I'm hangin' around these here parts-now that it's here-and I must say, again, nice job guys, nice job indeed.:claps:
Hello everybody, nice to see you all.
Something tells me I am going to be spending a lot of time here.
Excited to have yet another place to lurk about during a slow work day!
Gents & Ladies!
Greetings, salutations and HAIL!
It's great to be here. Congratulations and Thanks you to all those that have made this site a reality - you've done a GREAT job setting it up!
As with most, I'm a born and bred Skins fan that was taught the words to Hail to the Redskins years before I really even understood what a football or touchdown actually was.
I'm a Soldier and I too share the obsession as evidenced by driving from the North Shore of Oahu to Honolulu at approx 0500 or 0600 (depending on mainland daylight savings) just to watch Norv win 3 games or illegally pilfering some comms gear in Afghanistan to watch a Browns Dolphins game just so I could keep track of the running scores across the top of the screen to keep updated on our beloved Burgandy and Gold! Kickoff for that game was about 0200 local!
I see old friends from other sites and am happy to know the quality of these postings and thoughts will be more important than the quantity! WOO HOO!
Having said that.........I'm out. Great to be here and thanks again to those responsible for pulling this all together!
Hail!
RLTW!
Tastes Like Chicken
07-15-09, 07:07 PM
....where...am...I....??
....where...am...I....??
Right where you need to be laddie, right where you need to be...
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 07:43 PM
Hey Everybody,
Great site guys.....nice to see some of the vets of the ES days current and past here. I am deeply, deeply hoping that the quality of BGO will be as great if not better (c'mon I know it will be:)) as the pre-merger days.
HTTR!!!!
HapHaszard
07-15-09, 08:11 PM
Hello everyone, some of you may know me from the other site, but for those that don't, I'm
a former resident of the DC area, now living in NW Georgia, I'm semi retired, work a bit when I feel like it. I sometimes work for a sporting event company, this year I worked at the Super Bowl and the Kentucky Derby. I have been to most of the major sporting events in the US at one time or another, it's a dream retirement job. For hobbies, I gold pan in the NW Georgia mountains, and I am also a woodcarver.
Man it is good to see some old familiar friends :) Welcome guys :cheers:
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 08:36 PM
Man it is good to see some old familiar friends :) Welcome guys :cheers:
Same here, man.....missed the days when Tar...*cough* I mean Boone was on ES :cheers:
Diggin that avatar and description rabble rouser :)
Yellow41
07-15-09, 08:45 PM
What's up ppl??? The forum at RH stopped working so here I am!!!:drummer:
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 08:47 PM
Diggin that avatar and description rabble rouser :)
Yeah, it was woth going premium just for the Dexter Avatar!!!!
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 08:48 PM
What's up ppl??? The forum at RH stopped working so here I am!!!:drummer:
What's up!!!!!
Lovin' the site so far. HTTR
Tastes Like Chicken
07-15-09, 09:21 PM
No pics in sigs? :(
Bravo gentlemen! :claps:
This place looks amazing!
EDIT: How rude of me, forgot to introduce myself.
Aston Gambino, current high score holder in 3D Field Goal Pro. A pleasure to meet all of you. :)
Not for long Norwood :)
No pics in sigs? :(
First off, welcome!
Second ... no, after much thought we decided not to have sig pics on BGO. We're pretty keen on the look and feel of the site, and are going to do our best to keep our graphics complementary and, or course, burgundy and gold. We also agreed that in our experience, sig pics can often start to overwhelm forums. We're hoping to make the content the real magic around here. Not saying it was an easy call---it wasn't. We spent a good batting around possible compromises. In the end, we went with the adage "less is more."
Longer answer than you were probably banking on, but there it is. :cool4::cool4:
Tastes Like Chicken
07-15-09, 10:22 PM
First off, welcome!
Second ... no, after much thought we decided not to have sig pics on BGO. We're pretty keen on the look and feel of the site, and are going to do our best to keep our graphics complementary and, or course, burgundy and gold. We also agreed that in our experience, sig pics can often start to overwhelm forums. We're hoping to make the content the real magic around here. Not saying it was an easy call---it wasn't. We spent a good batting around possible compromises. In the end, we went with the adage "less is more."
Longer answer than you were probably banking on, but there it is. :cool4::cool4:
That's cool. I don't want to distract anyone, anyways. ;)
The site looks really slick. Looks like you guys have been busy!
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LegionOfDoom
07-15-09, 10:28 PM
Very nice indeed guys!
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 10:32 PM
Very nice indeed guys!
Nice avatar LOD, would have been my 2nd choice....oh, and I posted ST's pro bowl hit over in the video section already.
Hail.
LegionOfDoom
07-15-09, 10:46 PM
Nice avatar LOD, would have been my 2nd choice....oh, and I posted ST's pro bowl hit over in the video section already.
Hail.
I saw it and couldnt resist!!!!! LOL
Lanky Livingston
07-15-09, 10:48 PM
What's up everyone!
I think everyone knows me, but here goes:
I moved to Arlington when I was 3 years old, and soon found the Redskins, and have been a fan ever since. I've been out of the area a lot since then - 4 years in AZ for middle school, 8 years in Florida and Hawaii for college, and now 6 months in Houston for work, potentially much longer term.
Anyway, the place looks phenomenal, and I'm excited to start fresh! :)
Lanky Livingston
07-15-09, 10:49 PM
Nice avatar LOD, would have been my 2nd choice....oh, and I posted ST's pro bowl hit over in the video section already.
Hail.
I saw it and couldnt resist!!!!! LOL
I had that one chosen until I saw the tribute. Amazing.
CHUBAKAH
07-15-09, 11:25 PM
What up peeps, and yes I am still alive.
Larry Brown #43
07-15-09, 11:37 PM
Hey everyone...and congrats Mark.
stevenaa
07-15-09, 11:47 PM
Hello all. I've been on vacation and had my dates all confused. Had a hell of a time trying to create a user account yesterday. :) Looking forward to good things here. Thanks for the work expended and the mountainous amount yet to come.
Walking Deadman
07-15-09, 11:49 PM
What up peeps, and yes I am still alive.
what's up Chewy!!!
And who gets to stay up all night with it when it won't stop crying? :cool4:
Thank goodness its NOT me :) I have enough babies now to take care of...
Great looking site, my friends! Great to see you guys working on a B&G site again :)
Goodness, you should have called this place B&G Reunion...
It's a beautiful thing, ain't it? :) Eric, especially great to see your username on the same page as mine.
Thank goodness its NOT me :) I have enough babies now to take care of...
Great looking site, my friends! Great to see you guys working on a B&G site again :)
OMG
I had to look twice to make sure I read the username right. Could it be the BLADE.
It is an old school reunion that I am glad to be a part of. :grouphug:
Welcome Yellow41! It is good to see an RHer on here. I think you will like this place a lot. Some of these guys you have not met but trust me you will like them. Their knowledge and camaraderie is something you will enjoy.
Thank you OM from sparing me from sig pics with Reic in a towel. I swear I am still blinded! :insane:
skinsfan44
07-16-09, 09:24 AM
Hi, everyone.
Great looking site.
Good to see a lot of familiar names here.
Looking forward to respectful and intelligent conversations about our Burgundy and Gold Obsession known as the REDSKINS!!!
skinsfan44
07-16-09, 09:27 AM
Thank you OM from sparing me from sig pics with Reic in a towel. I swear I am still blinded! :insane:
Yes, I am thankful for that too. :notworthy:
Yeah... I just drug my butt through the front door.... took me long enough...
Yeah... I just drug my butt through the front door.... took me long enough...
LOL YOUR WIFE BEAT YOU :moon:
Good to see old faces...........
Site looks great guys
LizKauai
07-16-09, 01:22 PM
Thanks for the build, here we are!
HTTR!
Chimpanzee_Rage
07-16-09, 02:26 PM
Hey guys, site looks great. Should be a fun place for discussion. Go 'skins.
HapHaszard
07-16-09, 05:17 PM
With all the familiar names I feel like I'm home. :)
MikeSr619
07-16-09, 07:50 PM
VERY NICE GENTS!!
I was happy with the other site I just was introduced to but this.....
well this feels good. Thanks for this.
Now you understand why we haven't been around much on the 'other site' :) We'll circle back around to her now that we've got this open...good to have you here Mike.
MissU28
07-16-09, 07:59 PM
Hello there :)
Greetings friend! What do you think of the new digs?
MissU28
07-16-09, 08:55 PM
Greetings friend! What do you think of the new digs?
It's nice...and I love the options for the premium membership...I may just have to do it.
p.s. I love this guy:drummer:
and this guy too:rockstar:
MikeSr619
07-16-09, 09:03 PM
Now you understand why we haven't been around much on the 'other site' :) We'll circle back around to her now that we've got this open...good to have you here Mike.
I gotta say the "other" place makes me stop and theenk a lot more then normal when Im on a site. This is going to be like it I believe.
This though, my gosh. :drummer:
PS. are the plank owners going to get any special gifts? :)
Miles Monroe
07-16-09, 10:07 PM
Thank goodness its NOT me :) I have enough babies now to take care of...
Great looking site, my friends! Great to see you guys working on a B&G site again :)
Hey, a sight I haven't seen in a dogs age. Great to see your name pop up here, and hope you won't be a stranger.
Miles Monroe
07-16-09, 10:08 PM
Yeah... I just drug my butt through the front door.... took me long enough...
Cool, now start fryin up some wings would ya........
Thank goodness its NOT me :) I have enough babies now to take care of...
Great looking site, my friends! Great to see you guys working on a B&G site again :)
How did I miss you?
Long time, no see Eric:)
Blondie
07-16-09, 11:16 PM
Hi to everyone!! We will have such fun.
Great football talk.........again!!!
Auntie Om, Auntie Om... clicking my burgandy slippers did send me home! (Now that's an example of a lame first line...I am so ashamed)
First of all, thank you for the invite Om. From my many years of lurking, I do recognize most everyone's names. You're a great crowd and I'm looking forward to discussions like those in the early days of ES.
renaissance
07-17-09, 12:39 AM
Hello everyone. Not an old friend, but perhaps familiar to some.
Looking forward to some good Redskins discussion while I'm stuck in Vikings country this season!
Mark The Homer
07-17-09, 08:46 AM
Hi Ren! I recognize you ;)
CHUBAKAH
07-17-09, 02:00 PM
what's up Chewy!!!
Sup Deadman, and everyone else!
Anne The Fan
07-17-09, 02:36 PM
The site looks great, guys. You should be very proud of yourselves.
brandies
07-17-09, 04:32 PM
hope it is a nice friendly site with good input like HQ and the old Extreme
It'll be what we make of it Brandies. I promise you, if we have anything to say about it, it's going to be the most civil, intelligent, creative Skins site on the web :)
It'll be what we make of it Brandies. I promise you, if we have anything to say about it, it's going to be the most civil, intelligent, creative Skins site on the web :)
Well, I'd sayto do that we'll have to keep the riff raff out.But since you've already let me join.........................:joker:
No system's perfect doggie :)
No system's perfect doggie :)
So where can I start an Obama thread?:insane::joke:
Nice smilies BTW
keeastman
07-18-09, 01:19 AM
Hey everyone,
My name's Katie and I've been a 'Skins fan since they I was born, even though I was born, rasied, and still live in Cali. I didn't have a choice, it was either cheer for the 'Skins or live on the street... I was the best ultimatum I've ever been given ;)
My parents' grew up with season tickets to RFK. They went on lots of high school and college dates at the games. When they moved out west and had all their kids, they were determined to instill Redskins pride (or sickness) in all of us: it worked for 2/3 of us (my little sister doesn't really care about any sport).
Anyway, that's my 'Skins story. :)
By the way, nice work guys, I'm really excited about this site!
OMG
I had to look twice to make sure I read the username right. Could it be the BLADE.
It is an old school reunion that I am glad to be a part of. :grouphug:
Likewise, I am glad to be a member of this site that some of my best friends created... The only thing its missing to make me feel at home is a skin with a black background :)
Hey, a sight I haven't seen in a dogs age. Great to see your name pop up here, and hope you won't be a stranger.
Thank you for the kind words... I suspect that I know you from a different user name?
How did I miss you?
Long time, no see Eric:)
Wonderful to see you here as well, Sarge! Cant wait to collaborate on some Obabanations with you :) l, I suspect we will have to be far more collegial here than on the old 'Tailgate'....(thank goodness)
Great to be among some old and new friends here, guys... Please dont take my likely lack of threads/replies here (and elsewhere) as a lack of interest or of time spent reading the great articles that you all write. Five kids 5 years old and younger take nearly all of my free time now... not to mention a surgical practice that is in the 90th %ile in productivity.
Looking forward to seeing how you all make this place into your vision of the worlds greatest Skins site, and I am honored to be one of the riders on your coaster!
Yusuf06
07-18-09, 03:51 AM
Welcome Eric. As others have said, it really brings back memories to see your handle. Glad to see you're here and hope to hear from you from time to time. :cheers:
Mark The Homer
07-18-09, 08:28 AM
Observation: I think I've read more Blade posts in the past two days than in the prior two years. Edit (hit the key twice as instructed): wanted to see what the laugh smilie looked like :laugh:
editx2: better :)
Blondie
07-18-09, 11:55 AM
Observation: I think I've read more Blade posts in the past two days than in the prior two years. Edit (hit the key twice as instructed): wanted to see what the laugh smilie looked like :laugh:
editx2: better :)
Have you seen his family pics? THAT is why you have not seen him post!! :)
Carey and babies must be busy.......thus he finally has time.
I too am tickled to see Eric here. CERTAINLY seems like old times.
I have yet to find the poppers however.
And although I may on occasion dance on the bar in this pub, I wll not be cleaning up after you guys!!
:):):):):)
#98QBKiller
07-18-09, 12:16 PM
Hello everyone. Not an old friend, but perhaps familiar to some.
Looking forward to some good Redskins discussion while I'm stuck in Vikings country this season!
I recognize ya!
BTW, great work on the site guys. I see lots of familiar faces and I'm sure some will recognize me.
Quick bio on me: I'm originally from WV, but I bounced around a lot as a kid (and as an adult) and I've moved between there, DC, VA & NC more times than I care to explain.
I've been a die-hard Skins fan since I was little and watching the games with my family on tv. I've been working in electronic publishing for various branches of science over the last few years, however I was just laid off last week, so I see another inevitable move in my future. I watch MMA and workout in a local MMA school to stay in shape and keep myself occupied when it's not Redskins-Season. I live with my girlfriend and golden retriever and like long walks off of short piers....that's about it!
MikeSr619
07-18-09, 12:21 PM
boo-ya!!
I was wondering when you were going to stagger over here. Welcome bro!!
For what it's worth, I've just been sitting back the past couple of days ... smilin'.
:grouphug:
#98QBKiller
07-18-09, 01:12 PM
boo-ya!!
I was wondering when you were going to stagger over here. Welcome bro!!
Thanks man!! :cheers:
For what it's worth, I've just been sitting back the past couple of days ... smilin'.
:grouphug:
As well you should Mark. Feels like old times. I think you guys hit the mark :cheers:
Blondie
07-18-09, 03:14 PM
As well you should Mark. Feels like old times. I think you guys hit the mark :cheers:
For those of us who are part of the older old.....this feels like a comfortable stuffed toy.
Easy to wrap our hands around.
A few members that I haven't seen in a while that I would hope finds this place.
Really a treat to read though all of the introductions here--
I'm very excited to see some old friends and some new friends on board here.
It's going to be a great ride as we've already got some great passengers and I'm sure we're only going to attract more.
SC_RedskinsFan
07-19-09, 11:26 AM
Well look what i found this morning. :)
The site looks awesome, great job. :cheers:
I was born and raised in the Harrisonburg VA area, then went in the USMC and ended up in Beaufort SC. I got out of the Marines 8 years ago, and never left SC.
Did i mention that i am a huge Skins fan :D
beamish
07-19-09, 12:41 PM
thanks for your service, sc_redskinsfan!
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keeastman
07-19-09, 08:16 PM
For what it's worth, I've just been sitting back the past couple of days ... smilin'.
:grouphug:
Well, you should. :)
Told my dad and brother about it and even though they don't post much on other 'Skins sites, they are always reading through the threads, blogs, and articles and are thrilled they will be able to now come to a place with a little less "stuff" to wade through to get to the good information and discussion. ;)
Although I was never a part of the original crew, or even the crew after the original crew, haha, there are a lot of familiar posters I see here and am really happy to see them taking part in this site...it's certainly bound for good things.
RonJeremy
07-19-09, 08:52 PM
I am here.
Some of you know me...and of those people...some may even like me. I am look forward to some intelligent discussion...well at least reading some intelligent discussion.
So many familiar characters. It's like deja vu, all over again.
Walking Deadman
07-19-09, 10:26 PM
BGO does have a pre-merger feel to it and I gotta tell you I really missed those days.
WooHoo RJ found his way over
Blondie
07-20-09, 09:35 PM
I am here.
Some of you know me...and of those people...some may even like me. I am look forward to some intelligent discussion...well at least reading some intelligent discussion.
To know you is to love you.
Did that sound sincere?
:):):)
RonJeremy
07-20-09, 11:03 PM
Thanks ladies!
mjteggy05
07-21-09, 10:17 AM
Don't know how much I will or won't post, but I was/is a long-time lurker on the other site. Just wanted to say Hello (the name is Mark btw).
Nice job on the site so far!
Glad you found your way here, Mark. Thanks for the kind word and we hope you'll tend toward "will" ...
Wait ...
Did Eric say FIVE kids under five?
"...and after many a long and torrid day, a time of mayhem and distress, did Ax, the seeker of truth, light unto the world, come upon a new land, filled with the souls of those lost, that look to him for guidance and approval. And he wept for them. For he knew that now, at last, the fulfillment of their lives would be achieved."
Elvis, has entered the building.:betterwink2:
Neophyte
07-22-09, 10:17 AM
Now that is an entrance.
Now that is an entrance.
Kinda Deion-esqe:)
Kinda Deion-esqe:)
Damn Sarge! That hurts.
I'd rather be thought a liberal communist bastage!:cry:
OK, you're a liberal communist bastage that has a tendancy to stage Deion-esque entrances:)
J/K man:cheers:
nice digs, gentlemen.
great to see some old names here... and great to see the "new" names too.
quick bio: as a product of an eagles fan and a anti-sports mother, i am, of course, a life-long redskins fan. moved back to skins country 2 years ago and am loving it.
special thanks to sol for letting me know about bgo...
quick bio: as a product of an eagles fan and a anti-sports mother, i am, of course, a life-long redskins fan.
Perhaps we should change your username to 'Damien'.
Or maybe '666' :)
Glad you found your way here brother DC - holler if you need any help of any kind, we're building a beautiful thing here :cheers:
"...and after many a long and torrid day, a time of mayhem and distress, did Ax, the seeker of truth, light unto the world, come upon a new land, filled with the souls of those lost, that look to him for guidance and approval. And he wept for them. For he knew that now, at last, the fulfillment of their lives would be achieved."
Elvis, has entered the building.:betterwink2:
And in the words of the great one, Mr. Presley....
Oh hells yeah.
Great to see you here brother :cheers:!
"...and after many a long and torrid day, a time of mayhem and distress, did Ax, the seeker of truth, light unto the world, come upon a new land, filled with the souls of those lost, that look to him for guidance and approval. And he wept for them. For he knew that now, at last, the fulfillment of their lives would be achieved."
Elvis, has entered the building.:betterwink2:
And the masses saw that he arrived, and it was good; in fact, it was very good. :)
nice digs, gentlemen.
great to see some old names here... and great to see the "new" names too.
quick bio: as a product of an eagles fan and a anti-sports mother, i am, of course, a life-long redskins fan. moved back to skins country 2 years ago and am loving it.
special thanks to sol for letting me know about bgo...
Glad you're here--had to reach out to my attenuated Colgate-connection-buddy. :)
Perhaps we should change your username to 'Damien'.
Or maybe '666' :)
thanks for the early morning chuckle, amigo. great way to start the day!
Destino
07-23-09, 11:56 AM
OK guys the party can start, I'm here.
OK guys the party can start, I'm here.
Who the hell are you? :)
OK guys the party can start, I'm here.
Oh Gawd, they let anyone in here
Where's security? :laugh:
Oh Gawd, they let anyone in here
When you post that's implied. :p
Hey man, it's been a whole week and I haven't posted not one "Obama is a socialist commie alien from outer space" thread :laugh:
MikeSr619
07-23-09, 12:38 PM
Hey man, it's been a whole week and I haven't posted not one "Obama is a socialist commie alien from outer space" thread :laugh:
ive been wondering what Boone and Om have been holding over your head because Ive been just waiting for that shoe to drop. lol
There won't be any need to drop shoes around here ... for one thing, we go barefoot in the office because the new shag carpet is sweet, and second, BGO is about recognizing that passion and civility are not mutually exclusive concepts.
So there.
ive been wondering what Boone and Om have been holding over your head because Ive been just waiting for that shoe to drop. lol
They threatened to expose my secret identity a "Blaze of Glory" on the other site. Oh wait, I did that myself.:insane:
Time for an Obama thread:)
MikeSr619
07-23-09, 01:01 PM
There won't be any need to drop shoes around here ... for one thing, we go barefoot in the office because the new shag carpet is sweet, and second, BGO is about recognizing that passion and civility are not mutually exclusive concepts.
So there.
Personally Om, I like to make fists with my toes in the carpet. But just like my good buddy John Mclane it sucks when the S goes down and you're caught with no shoes on and 2 smokes.
They threatened to expose my secret identity a "Blaze of Glory" on the other site. Oh wait, I did that myself.:insane:
Time for an Obama thread:)
your secret is safe with me on the "Gunny Hiway" :cool4:
They threatened to expose my secret identity a "Blaze of Glory" on the other site. Oh wait, I did that myself.:insane:
:secret: It wasn't so secret, Sarge. :)
Time for an Obama thread:)
Hell, then it's time for a Daily Babe thread. :cool4:
:secret: It wasn't so secret, Sarge. :)
Oh I know. In fact, I thought it was blatently obvious. But one of my flaws is that I've always been someone that had to have the last word;)
Hell, then it's time for a Daily Babe thread. :cool4:
Already mentioned it:)
servumtuum
07-23-09, 01:55 PM
...But one of my flaws is that I've always been someone that had to have the last word...
You do know I'm lurking hereabouts too, doncha Sarge?:biggrin2:
(Memo to self: Serv, football, remember it's a football site-try to keep the repartee with Sarge to a minimum, dude.):juggle:
"I am here, we are saved"
"I am here, we are saved"
Nice to have real football coach on board. :claps:
LegionOfDoom
07-23-09, 06:00 PM
"I am here, we are saved"
My brother Utah...how have you been bro? It has been a while!
Welcome Des and Utah--hope to see a lot of you guys. :)
It is good to be in new digs with old friends.
Hows it going guys, some of you may know me from Extremeskins as Slacky McSlackAss. Unfortunately that moniker was too long and I had to go with just Slacky. I look forward to discussing Redskins football with you all this upcoming season. Hail!!!
MikeSr619
07-24-09, 11:41 AM
oh God. who left the door open?
haha..just kidding samir. welcome brother!!
oh God. who left the door open?
haha..just kidding samir. welcome brother!!
I see they haven't banned you from this place yet.
MikeSr619
07-24-09, 12:25 PM
I see they haven't banned you from this place yet.
hell, they lete sarge in. im an honor roll student :cool4:
hell, they lete sarge in. im an honor roll student :cool4:
Now all we need is Larry, though methinks he wouldn't like this place as much without the mods to protect him.
... welcome, all. Quite the family reunion. :cool:
And to any and all reading along who do not already know and love all these rasca---er, characters, please don't be alarmed. BGO will greet and treat any and all who enter here with open arms and respect. You have our word on that.
... welcome, all. Quite the family reunion. :cool:
And to any and all reading along who do not already know and love all these rasca---er, characters, please don't be alarmed. BGO will greet and treat any and all who enter here with open arms and respect. You have our word on that.
I heard Crazyhorse is thinking about joining:laugh:
Thanks for the welcome Om, I think I'm gonna feel right at home in this place.
I heard Crazyhorse is thinking about joining:laugh:
Well, he'd be welcome. And subject to the same standards we're asking and expecting of everyone else. :)
Thanks for the welcome Om, I think I'm gonna feel right at home in this place.
You're welcome for the welcome, brother, and I certainly hope so.
MissU28
07-24-09, 03:21 PM
hell, they lete sarge in. im an honor roll student :cool4:
so he is the real, true sarge? I have been wondering. Last time someone said he was Sarge, he ended up being Dictator.
MikeSr619
07-24-09, 03:24 PM
so he is the real, true sarge? I have been wondering. Last time someone said he was Sarge, he ended up being Dictator.
I am 100000000% sure it's Sarge. We have never lost touch since ES and nobody calls someone a liberal commie bastige quite the same...:cool4:
MissU28
07-24-09, 03:26 PM
I am 100000000% sure it's Sarge. We have never lost touch since ES and nobody calls someone a liberal commie bastige quite the same...:cool4:
I love it:bucktooth:
"And to any and all reading along who do not already know and love all these rasca---er, characters, please don't be alarmed. BGO will greet and treat any and all who enter here with open arms and respect. You have our word on that."
Okay..that would be me. New to this website...lurking because a friend was in on the build....reading it with relish because my Dad (who passed away in 96) could not have been a bigger fan but I only get to really watch the Patriots in my grown up house.....easy with the comments on that...life is about concessions...right? maybe?
Dad would have loved this site and I would have loved sitting next to him saying "click here...now try here....CLICK dad, not double click....NO! not that big x!!....Dad, when you post you may not use cuss words...."
So you may see me post at times but I am not a football expert....just a curious person about most things....just like Dad....way to go guys. Congrats...it's awesome.:square:
beamish
07-24-09, 03:46 PM
loved your post, newb... i have a friend whose dad plans their vacations around nearby ballparks -- so if they are heading to the midwest, he schedules a side trip to wrigley to catch a few innings. she hates that, but i'm hoping she'll come around one day with fond memories like you have of your dad.
"And to any and all reading along who do not already know and love all these rasca---er, characters, please don't be alarmed. BGO will greet and treat any and all who enter here with open arms and respect. You have our word on that."
Okay..that would be me. New to this website...lurking because a friend was in on the build....reading it with relish because my Dad (who passed away in 96) could not have been a bigger fan but I only get to really watch the Patriots in my grown up house.....easy with the comments on that...life is about concessions...right? maybe?
Dad would have loved this site and I would have loved sitting next to him saying "click here...now try here....CLICK dad, not double click....NO! not that big x!!....Dad, when you post you may not use cuss words...."
So you may see me post at times but I am not a football expert....just a curious person about most things....just like Dad....way to go guys. Congrats...it's awesome.:square:
one hell of an intro, newb. knowing many of the members as i do, you'll get hooked on this community, patriots or not.
so he is the real, true sarge? I have been wondering. Last time someone said he was Sarge, he ended up being Dictator.
It's the real, true me:)
So Dictator tried to ruin my good name huh?
I'll have to have a chat with him about that:behead:
MissU28
07-24-09, 05:07 PM
It's the real, true me:)
So Dictator tried to ruin my good name huh?
I'll have to have a chat with him about that:behead:
On Facebook there's an Extremeskins group....and everyone put what their handles were...and he put Sarge. So when I asked if he was the REAL Sarge, he fessed up that he was actually Dictator.
In case anyone was wondering... I'm here.
Thank you for the warm reception. No need for the standing ovation, though.
MikeSr619
07-24-09, 05:39 PM
In case anyone was wondering... I'm here.
Thank you for the warm reception. No need for the standing ovation, though.
welcome dawg. im already giving you an ovation, you just dont know it.
welcome dawg. im already giving you an ovation, you just dont know it.
Hey! It's the banned one!
Several faces (avatars/screen names) at this place that are missed... Good to see you here... And Sarge too... Wonder who else I'll find...
*goes looking*
MikeSr619
07-24-09, 05:45 PM
Hey! It's the banned one!
Several faces (avatars/screen names) at this place that are missed... Good to see you here... And Sarge too... Wonder who else I'll find...
*goes looking*
hahaha..guess i went out better then i thought i did.
Hopefully we can get the draft threads you make over here. I am sure you will get a lot better responses and less clutter.
Hey folks!
Don't be alarmed when this thread gets much briefer in a bit. It's great we've already got some friendly banter going - we're all about that. But our vision for the 'Introductions' thread was kind of a permanent footprint where all new members can enter, tell us all who they are, what they are about, introduce themselves, and have that as a permanent reference for anyone who follows and wants to know 'Who is this person called _______?'
So please don't be offended when I cull out your posts here in a bit, I'll be culling out a number of my own right along with them. We certainly won't do much post-editing going forward, but wanted to steer this thread back to its original intent quickly.
Btw, it's banter hour over in the Corner Pub (http://www.bgobsession.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6) and rumor is Om's buying. Last one in is a rotten egg :)
On Facebook there's an Extremeskins group....and everyone put what their handles were...and he put Sarge. So when I asked if he was the REAL Sarge, he fessed up that he was actually Dictator.
Nice :laugh:
I thought the powers that be over there had auctioned off my account........or deleted it entirely
But just remember...........there's only one me;)
Hey folks!
Don't be alarmed when this thread gets much briefer in a bit. It's great we've already got some friendly banter going - we're all about that. But our vision for the 'Introductions' thread was kind of a permanent footprint where all new members can enter, tell us all who they are, what they are about, introduce themselves, and have that as a permanent reference for anyone who follows and wants to know 'Who is this person called _______?'
So please don't be offended when I cull out your posts here in a bit, I'll be culling out a number of my own right along with them. We certainly won't do much post-editing going forward, but wanted to steer this thread back to its original intent quickly.
Btw, it's banter hour over in the Corner Pub (http://www.bgobsession.com/forumdisplay.php?f=6) and rumor is Om's buying. Last one in is a rotten egg :)
I knew it!
THere be NAZIS here! :laugh:
In case anyone was wondering... I'm here.
Thank you for the warm reception. No need for the standing ovation, though.
Hey bud!
Good to see ya!
Dead Money
07-25-09, 01:52 PM
Site looks good and glad to see some familiar faces as ther norm instead of a happenstance. Hope to make this like the good ol days with all of yall!! Kinda hard from a blackberry and usually from another country but we'll give it a helluva shot
Posted via BGO Mobile Device
So I used to be KevinB onES a long time ago. Use to go to games OFTEN and use to travel to away games anytime I could get someone else to. Now I work, travel, download games that I miss and cuss about the ones I can't. I still keep in touch with sevreral members here and on ES although difficult, many of you have become a part of my life. Thanks for the fellas for kickin it back old school.
Walking Deadman
07-25-09, 09:40 PM
Slacky's here?
Well, now the party can begin.
E-Dog Night
07-26-09, 02:57 AM
Hello everybody!
Could this be what ES was all those years ago? Methinks it could.
Thanks to everyone who made the effort to get this off the ground. Much appreciated!
HeHateMe
07-26-09, 11:35 AM
Extremely humbled as I am welcomed to this site by a fellow member of ES.com.
Greetings all. I am excited and glad to be a part of this.
Some of you know me, and those that do, it's great seeing you here. The rest, I look forward to getting acquainted.
Cheers!
LegionOfDoom
07-27-09, 01:42 PM
Extremely humbled as I am welcomed to this site by a fellow member of ES.com.
Greetings all. I am excited and glad to be a part of this.
Some of you know me, and those that do, it's great seeing you here. The rest, I look forward to getting acquainted.
Cheers!
Well we are glad you have a Burgundy and Gold Obsession!!!!!
Lanky Livingston
07-27-09, 04:42 PM
Site looks good and glad to see some familiar faces as ther norm instead of a happenstance. Hope to make this like the good ol days with all of yall!! Kinda hard from a blackberry and usually from another country but we'll give it a helluva shot
Posted via BGO Mobile Device
So I used to be KevinB onES a long time ago. Use to go to games OFTEN and use to travel to away games anytime I could get someone else to. Now I work, travel, download games that I miss and cuss about the ones I can't. I still keep in touch with sevreral members here and on ES although difficult, many of you have become a part of my life. Thanks for the fellas for kickin it back old school.
What's up Kev - you're one of the more glaring pieces missing from that "other site." Hopefully this place will entice you to keep up more often.
Extremely humbled as I am welcomed to this site by a fellow member of ES.com.
The first Cowboy fan joins...this is deserving of some sort of special avatar (IMO). Clown shoes? ;)
Save the clown shoes for the inevitable arrival of a certain Eagles fan.
Walking Deadman
07-27-09, 09:26 PM
Save the clown shoes for the inevitable arrival of a certain Eagles fan.
Westbrook36 :)
Oh yeah, I forgot to do my intro.
Became a Redskins fan in 1986. Neither of my parents were Skins fans. My dad doesn't follow football and my mom was a Baltimore Colts and Chargers fan (we moved a lot), although she really liked the Skins when she started to watch them. I became a Redskins fan b/c of how much of a community and how much love the Skins fans had for this team and the play and passion of the one and only Dexter Manley. When I played sandlot football as a kid I always imagined myself as Dexter hunting down a unlucky QB.
Had a chance to go to my first Skins game in 2001 (vs. Carolina, the Lavar INT game) and have been hooked with going to games ever since. 2004 was a great year for me as not only did St. Joe return to coaching but I became a season ticket holder.
And that year I got into football websites.........
I was reading Pro Football Talk and Mike Florio had posted this insanely funny cartoon about KW2 and the Poston Bros. by some guy named BANG. I wanted to watch some of his archives and it sent me to a Redskins site named ExtremeSkins. 12,000 + posts and 5 years later, here I am on another Redskins MB chatting with the same people that made ES so great years ago.
Last Dec. I took a long hiatus from posting on ES to start my own blog It Is What It Is..... and since then I've been trying to cover the Redskins in my own way along with other stuff that I find interesting (Comics, Movies, TV, whatever).
My deepest wish is to one day see FedEx have the atmosphere of RFK, to have 90,000 Redskins fans really get loud. I always saw RFK do that on TV and I want to be a part of that live one day. That's why you'll see me do threads about the 12th Man and us fans being the loudest fans in the NFL.
HTTR.
MikeSr619
07-27-09, 09:38 PM
really hoping that dude doesnt make an appearance here.
HapHaszard
07-27-09, 10:53 PM
Westbrook36 :)
HTTR.
Please no one tell him about this site.
HI All,
I go by ljs on the "other board" ...thanks to a certain "big brother" I can now hang out here in a lil more peace and B/G obsession.
My Intro- never lived in DC, and a Redskins fan by miracle. We moved a lot when I was a kid, and I was originally from Washington State. In the early 80's, I became intrigued with football, and loved the Redskins...they were winning, they had cool colors and for some reason- I've always hated the Cowgirls. Oh, and I thought they were from my home state. No one bothered to tell me any different, and when I finally realized the difference between DC and the state- it was too late. So been a fan since I was about 7. (do the math that is 27 years).
Never been to a game in DC (hoping next season)..but have seen them 3 times in Seattle (92/08/09). I met John Riggins the year after he retired, I was young and he was really cool. The first Redskins game I went to in Seattle, senior year of highschool and I got field passes. I was just feet away from the greats like Monk, Green, Gibbs etc...4 rolls of film all came out blank cuz I loaded the film wrong. My only regret in life is not loading that camera correctly!
Glad to be here!
~Lori
Please no one tell him about this site.
We'd have to make a chat room;)
HI All,
I go by ljs on the "other board" ...thanks to a certain "big brother" I can now hang out here in a lil more peace and B/G obsession.
~Lori
Hey, good to see ya!
We'd have to make a chat room;)
You mean like the one you'll find linked in the silver navbar above between "BGO Links" and "2009 Schedule?" :)
:laugh: See a different feature everytime I come here. Continued kudos!
riggins44
07-28-09, 04:22 PM
Glad finally had a few spare moments to register. Look forward to getting reacquainted with some old friends and make new ones.
Feel giddy as a kid with a new toy. Now can someone point me to Daily Babe thread....:rotflmao:
HeHateMe
07-28-09, 10:25 PM
Well we are glad you have a Burgundy and Gold Obsession!!!!!
As the old saying goes, I keep my friends close, and my enemies closer. ;)
HeHateMe
07-28-09, 10:26 PM
Please no one tell him about this site.
I'll second that.
EaglezLegendz should be the first Bird fan here.
HeHateMe
07-28-09, 10:27 PM
The first Cowboy fan joins...this is deserving of some sort of special avatar (IMO). Clown shoes? ;)
J-Rock,
Always a pleasure, and I'm honored to be here.
Skinsfan1311
07-29-09, 10:05 PM
Mind if I join this party?
It's nice to see so many familiar faces.
The site looks great and I'm looking forward to being a part of it.
Thanks for the kind words and welcome brother :cheers:
LegionOfDoom
07-30-09, 02:11 AM
Mind if I join this party?
It's nice to see so many familiar faces.
The site looks great and I'm looking forward to being a part of it.
Happy to see you made it over Rick!!!!!
redskns21
07-30-09, 06:56 PM
Can't believe I just found this site. Solid member list and a great feel! I go by the same unoriginal name on ES, member since 2003, and am excited to be a member here with a lot of the really good members from ES past!
Great job on the design and feel, I'm confident the content will be great. I know it's a lot of work, so thank you for giving me a place to slack off when I'm supposed to be working :).
Glad you found us, 21. Make yourself at home, and don't hesitate to ask questions, make suggestions or just pretend to be working. It's all good. :)
BobDiamond
08-01-09, 03:05 AM
Hi there...I was invited. I have a different name since I am often trapped near the inner circle of thought which consequently limits my posting frequency. -Hail-
MikeSr619
08-01-09, 11:34 AM
welcome bob..thanks for showing up and hope you like it.
JackieD
08-03-09, 03:33 AM
Heyy y'all...I'm Katie, aka skinsgirl26 on ES. Slacky brought me over here (thanks honey!), but no worries we won't be hijacking too many threads :p I kid, I kid...
Anyway, for those of ya who don't know me: I'm 21 years old, born n raised in Rockville, MD. My Dad's entire side of the family are (/were, RIP Grammy, Grandad, & Uncle Don) diehard Skins fans. I've been goin to games since I can remember (I'll never forget bein a little girl on those thundering bleachers @ RFK). My aunt has had season tickets for 20+ years but has given them to me the past few years so I've been lucky enough to go to an amazing amount of games. The only thing I hate about goin to VT is being so far from the Skins, but I've managed to make it to a decent amount of games anyway (Skins >>> Monday classes, obviously). I'm so excited for this season and I'm plannin road trips to dallas and philly because their games fall exactly on my Thanksgiving break (that's gotta be a sign, right?) and of course Charlotte is only about 2 hours from Blacksburg so I'll definitely be down there....
I guess that's it for now, seeing as it's about 2:30 in the mornin. I'm so excited to be here, hello again to everyone, and I really can't wait for football season to start! Hail!
Welcome aboard, Katie. From one Hokie to another. :)
Sassy Gretsch
08-03-09, 06:52 PM
Greetings, all. Like many, I was born a Redskins fan, and can't imagine rooting for any other team. This time of the year is the most exciting and nerve-wracking, but I always come back.
Glad to be here.
PS I hear the gentlemen who run this site are fairly respectable.:)
Hola amigos. Good to see you all here. It will be good to get back to some Redskins football talk.
Greetings, all. Like many, I was born a Redskins fan, and can't imagine rooting for any other team. This time of the year is the most exciting and nerve-wracking, but I always come back.
Glad to be here.
PS I hear the gentlemen who run this site are fairly respectable.:)
Lies. All lies. :anonymous:
Glad you found us, brother.
Hola amigos. Good to see you all here. It will be good to get back to some Redskins football talk.
Bienvenido, hermano.
Nice to see some more old friends arrive. Cheers brothers :cheers:
BigRedskinDaddy
08-04-09, 07:08 AM
Dunno why I didn't do this when I signed up a few days back -- must've missed this forum...(it's my story, I'll tell it how I like)
Gentlemen: very nicely done. A fine site indeed. Greetings to all my brothers and sisters, in particular those who may know me from other sites.
Carry on. :)
HTTR
Rumrunner
08-04-09, 03:04 PM
Hmmm....smells nice in here! Still has that new website smell to it that just doesn't come from a bottle. Nice to find this place! Looks good guys.
Welcome aboard, gentlemen. Grab a cold one and join the festivities. :cheers:
DieselPwr44
08-04-09, 10:09 PM
Some of you may know me,some may not but I remember what ES once was and have thought for the longest time that maybe I'd never get to experience that type of atmosphere again.
I think I may have just found out I'm wrong on that count.:)
I hope you guys/gals don't mind me lurking around here.
I've been a fan since I was 11 years old(1981) and wouldn't know what to do in the Fall without the Skins playing football. (hopefully a winning brand)
I thank the owners of this site and the current membership for allowing me to take a seat...whether it be at the bar or in the corner.
:square:
What - are you kidding Diesel? We built this place for guys (and gals) like you :) Really glad to see you here. Welcome Rumrunner and BigRedskinDaddy as well .... :cheers:
Elephant
08-05-09, 04:58 AM
Hello all! Glad to be hear and thanks to Huly for the recommendation!!!
I can tell you that being a Redskins' fan was something I was born to be, but the first time I can remember being passionate about the Redskins was due to my father's vociferous outburst during the Cowgirls comeback on Thanksgiving Day in 1974.
The scene was my grandmother's kitchen as we were settling in for dinner. Unfortunately, dinner was ready about the same time Clint Longley was driving the Cowgirls down the field with little time left on the clock. My father, being the die hard Redskins fan that he is, decided to move my grandfather's brand new console TV into the doorway so we could watch during dinner, an action vehemently opposed by my grandfather who did not like anyone touching his TV, much less to watch a football game during dinner, Thanksgiving dinner at that. With much misgiving my grandfather agreed but only if the volume was turned off.
So we were all seated as my Uncle Floyd, one time Chief of Chaplains of the entire U.S. Armed Forces, began to say grace. As he was saying grace Clint Longley completed a pass to Drew Pearson, Pearson began to break away down the sideline and just as my uncle is in the middle of his prayer, my father stands up and screams, "GET THAT SON OF A *****!!!" Needless to say my mother's side of the family was aghast, but I could not help but smile. The Girls won that game 24-23 on that play but Dad taught me true obsession that Thanksgiving Day.
My father passed away in February of this year and he taught me many valuable lessons throughout my lifetime, but that day he instilled in me am obsession for Redskins' football I have carried with me ever since.
I am so glad to be a part of BGO. I told this story in ES a few years back , but I could find no better way to introduce myself here.
My name is Brian and I am obsessed with Washington Redskins football!
What a great intro, Brian. And what an intruiging screen name--you'll have to share that story at some point as well. ;)
Proud to welcome another fellow lifelong addic---er, obsessive to the fold. Hail, to you, your father and memories old and to come ...
Great intro Elephant. Glad to have you here. :)
And welcome to the rest of you guys that I haven't had the chance to say hello to yet! :)
Awesome Brian...the end of that game is burned into my memory like a hot poker...great story and we're glad you found us.
MikeSr619
08-05-09, 11:16 PM
My name is Brian and I am obsessed with Washington Redskins football!
welcome Brian..keep coming back. It works if you work it!! :grouphug:
21Teezy
08-06-09, 12:31 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am so happy to be here!!! First off, I must extend my appreciation to the creators of this beautiful site; it looks and feels fantastic. I am a proud new member, and I will be visiting the site regularly, as well as contributing as much as I possibly can. I am a young Redskins fan, only in my 23rd year of existence, and I long to see our Burgundy and Gold raise more Lombardi trophies, because let's all be honest, 3 IS NOT ENOUGH!!!! What more can I say? I am a native Marylander, and I love my Skinnies! Hello to everyone, I hope to get to know you all well. God Bless you all. Hail to The Redskins!!!!! RIP 21.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am so happy to be here!!! First off, I must extend my appreciation to the creators of this beautiful site; it looks and feels fantastic. I am a proud new member, and I will be visiting the site regularly, as well as contributing as much as I possibly can. I am a young Redskins fan, only in my 23rd year of existence, and I long to see our Burgundy and Gold raise more Lombardi trophies, because let's all be honest, 3 IS NOT ENOUGH!!!! What more can I say? I am a native Marylander, and I love my Skinnies! Hello to everyone, I hope to get to know you all well. God Bless you all. Hail to The Redskins!!!!! RIP 21.
What a great first post :cheers:
I vaguely remember 23. As I recall, it's a pretty damn good thing to be :)
Glad to have you here, thanks for the generous words. We've worked incredibly hard to build an interesting, aesthetically-pleasing site with lots to do and see. It's only going to get better.
Welcome.
I miss Naptown--I could use a visit each day about 2:00 pm.
Anyway, welcome aboard 21Teezy.
riggins44
08-08-09, 12:33 PM
What a great first post :cheers:
I vaguely remember 23. As I recall, it's a pretty damn good thing to be :)
Glad to have you here, thanks for the generous words. We've worked incredibly hard to build an interesting, aesthetically-pleasing site with lots to do and see. It's only going to get better.
Welcome.
I'd be happy to remember 46!
Hi all, seen Om's post over at nfluk.com and thought I'd take a wonder over to see what all the fuss was about.
My names Chris, use the name Chrisbob(74) on other forums including ES but also go by this username in a few places.
I'm 35, from Liverpool in the UK and have been a 'Skins fan since the age of 10 in 1984! I'm also just an NFL nut, love the sport and the soap opera that is the NFL, from it's rich history to its modern trends, it has tactics, power, aggression.....just a bit of everything.
I write for a UK based website (plug coming, apologies in advance to mods if this is out of order, they can remove though) called footballdiner.com (http://www.footballdiner.com/) which was set up by some friends of mine after the UK's only football magazine/newspaper (First Down) went out of business a few years back. You can find us on facebook and Twitter:)
Anyway, glad to be here and look forward to conversing with fellow Redskins fans! HTTR!
Welcome to our shores, Chris. :)
Thanks for the link ... please feel free to add your blog to our links directory (http://www.bgobsession.com/links). Way we see it, the more outlets for our obsession, the better. Looking forward to following it, and hope you'll be a regular part of the conversation here ...
Sisyphus
08-17-09, 09:40 AM
I moved to Ashburn from Oxford, UK in '96. We noticed that there was a football team already practicing in the neighborhood. It seemed like the logical one to support.
When we arrived the 'skins were 7-1 for the season. So, I guess everything is my fault.
Sisyphus, I just think it's time for you to start pushing the boulder up the other side.
DenverBronco
08-26-09, 02:15 PM
Not necessarily a huge skins fan, but I hate the cowboys....is that close enough? :anonymous:
Beamish is a long time friend of mine from here in Colorado...it's going to be an interesting year in the NFL, definitely like to hear thoughts from the far coast on what you're thinking.
Alan.
Ah, a loyal oppositionist ...
Welcome aboard, Alan. Look forward to trading views and insights with you ... and if you should happen to win NFL Pickem, we'll be sure to get ya that 26 jersey pronto. :)
Close enough for me :) Welcome Denver....
MikeSr619
08-27-09, 12:29 PM
do we tie the new guy to the goal post and pour ice cold water over him?
Not necessarily a huge skins fan, but I hate the cowboys....is that close enough? :anonymous:
Beamish is a long time friend of mine from here in Colorado...it's going to be an interesting year in the NFL, definitely like to hear thoughts from the far coast on what you're thinking.
Alan.
You know the old saying, my two favorite teams are the Skins and anyone that plays the Cowboys:)
DenverBronco
08-27-09, 06:31 PM
You know the old saying, my two favorite teams are the Skins and anyone that plays the Cowboys:)
When I got married for the first time back in the 80's we lived with a huge Dallas fan for about 6 months. I didn't care who they were playing I always rooted for the other team, he would get so pissed off that he had to leave the room. :cry:
The only year that I actually liked the Cowboys was 1990 when they were 1-15.
Alan.
When I got married for the first time back in the 80's we lived with a huge Dallas fan for about 6 months. I didn't care who they were playing I always rooted for the other team, he would get so pissed off that he had to leave the room. :cry:
The only year that I actually liked the Cowboys was 1990 when they were 1-15.
Alan.
Actually, it was 1989 when they went 1-15, but that ONE STINKIN' win.... :cry:
When I got married for the first time back in the 80's we lived with a huge Dallas fan for about 6 months. I didn't care who they were playing I always rooted for the other team, he would get so pissed off that he had to leave the room. :cry:
Many of them do that when you ask them to name more than three players on the team.
EatSleepRedskin
08-29-09, 05:34 PM
If you build it, they will come.
Very true.
Hi, my name is Sean. I've been looking for a new home since my last went official (http://extremeskins.com/index.php). I was a member there for over seven years (I even have a t-shirt or two). It just got too big for me, and so I went looking for something else.
As far as the Redskins go, I'm probably too quick to judge, but I'm working on that.
Yes, my username is my blog (Who doesn't have one these days?) EatSleepRedskins (http://eatsleepredskins.blogspot.com/).
You are also welcome to follow me on twitter, and hopefully I'll wade through the fake accounts to follow you back.
Looking forward to talking football with you.
Sean
Welcome ESR :cheers:
I took the liberty of adding your blog to our 'Redskins Blog' RSS feed forum so your work will be posted there each time you update.
Let us know if there's anything we can do for you.
Canadian Hog
08-30-09, 11:13 PM
Let me start by saying two simple words: Thank you.
I applaud the wonderful people who had the vision to get this thing started.
October 9th, 2003 was a beautiful day. It was the day I found a place called "Extremeskins." Right then and there, a then 23 year old, crazed Redskins fan from Ontario, Canada instantly felt like he was that much closer to the inner workings of the Redskins organization. Whether it was mini-camp, training camp, or the prep-work during the week before the big game on Sunday, I felt like I had inner access to my favourite team on Earth at last. More importantly, some of the very same people who I have found residing here at BGO helped me gain perspective not only as a fan of the Washington Redskins, but as a fan of the game of football.
However, what I will always remember most about the pre-merger days of "Extremeskins" was a group of people who made you feel like you were part of a community. Imagine that - we were hiding behind computer screens, but somehow felt like we were home. I remember the days where a guy from North Carolina was going out of his way to send classic Redskins games across borders to some random guy's mailbox in Ontario.
It was more than a bunch of Redskins fans talking football. It was people reaching out to one another. It was people showing sincere concern for one another. It was people showing the utmost respect for the differing opinions of others. It was a group of people who embodied what I would like to believe our society as a whole ultimately would want to aspire to achieve. That's what I loved about the early ES days, and this is why I'm so happy to have the opportunity to experience it again here at BGO.
The drive from Canada may have put plenty of kilometres on my tires (or should I say miles?) but it was well worth it.
I am home. :)
Hey brother - I really can't thank you enough for those words. I suppose if one were cynical, you could believe the creation of this site was some desperate attempt at 'one-upsmanship'. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Mark, Sol, Henry, and I had started another site, a kind of 'Tailgate' for intellectuals (not that any of us fit that description :)) called 'The Noosphere' (http://www.thenoosphere.com). We really had no intention of trying to create a football board. But creating the other site kind of lit a fire in us, and like you, reminded us of what an amazing thing a really close-knit community could be. We started with the simple idea of just helping Mark with a 'forum' attached to his 'Om Field' site. But before long, we got to thinking - why not go all the way and try to recreate something special. We all missed it, so why not make the attempt?
That's how BGO was born. At the risk of sounding arrogant - there's a lot to see and do here already - but the most exciting thing is the quality of people that are showing up. We're pretty committed to making this place about our members, about providing them with what it is THEY want from a redskins community, and not about the ownership or moderators.
I'm excited you found us - we've done almost zero marketing - we want this place to grow slow and steady, and with the right kinds of folks coming on board. You're another step in that direction. Thanks again for the truly kind words - that almost brought a tear to my eye. :cheers:
CH--I'm really glad you're here and that you've found us again (or that we've found you again). :)
MikeSr619
09-03-09, 03:28 PM
I'm excited you found us - we've done almost zero marketing - we want this place to grow slow and steady, and with the right kinds of folks coming on board.
yet everyone I know knows about this site. I saw it on facebook before I even knew what it really was. I didnt click on the link to here until I was reading one of Om's articles from his site.
It's amazing how fast something spreads when it is good..
jax1975
09-22-09, 01:55 AM
Hello to everyone!
Since I'm new to this site I thought I would tell my story. I am not only a Redskins fan, but a fan of all levels of football. I grew up about 70 miles from DC and spent every fall weekend listening/watching Friday night high school football, Sat. college football (Shepherd University) and Sun. Redskins football. I remember listening to games on the radio after church, also, and hated when we had to leave the car to visit someone. Not allowed to stay in the car to listen. I also did not like it when my dad, 2 male cousins, a male family friend and my little 7 or 8 year old brother went to a preseason game without me. My brother didn't know what was going on but at 11 or 12 years old I knew about football and wanted to go soooo bad. I did however go to a high school championship game in Salem VA when I was 9. We won the game and we went down to greet my cousin and it was the first time I stepped on a football field. I remember that moment to this day. It was amazing! I wanted to play!
I continued my love of football in high school when I played powder puff football. We used helmets and shoulder pads and jerseys. Yes , it was tackle and boy was it fun! (I've wanted to play for the DC Divas but they are too far away) I then played intramural football in college for 3 years. By the way I'm a Hokie!
I love Hokie and Redskins football as well as my kids high school football. Football is one of the things that I think my husband really liked about me when we met. We could and still can carry on conversations about football even though I certainly don't have the wealth of knowledge he does. I hope we will always be able to share our love for all things football.
I was a member of ES but due to life (kids, work, etc.) I was not as much a part of that site as I would have liked. I plan to be more active here than I was there since kids have grown and it's a great diversion from the stresses of life even though the Skins seem to be adding stress these days. No matter what, I am always rooting them on.
I love the look of this site and can't wait to look and use more of what it has to offer. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Welcome jax, and great story :cheers:
Despite your hokiness (nobody is perfect!), we're very glad you found us. Stick around. This is already a great place and it's only going to get better. Oh - and there are more than a few Hokies here, beginning with the incomparable Om :)
jax1975
09-22-09, 11:34 PM
Thanks for the welcome Boone. Are there any hokies from the early 80's? 1983 to be exact. Now living in northern va? Might be fun to get together for a Hokie and/or Skins game. I'm all about fun at this stage of my life!
Yes - there surely are....and you are welcome!
Beauty is Only
09-23-09, 10:04 AM
I have been on this site for less than 24 hours. In that brief period I can already see that coming here (as opposed to going there (i.e, Extremeskins)) will be a much more judicious use of the internet in pursuit of the Washington Redskins. Just looking down the list of thread titles in the 'Sons of Washington' forum assures me that I have gone up the elevator several floors in terms of thoughtful and intelligent (but still impassioned) football discourse. Delving deeper and reading those threads informs me that the posters here are not just football eggheads, but personable, polite and respectable adults who are willing to discuss their points of view with respect for their challengers.
Thanks, gentlemen, for seeking to recapture what you lost, and for letting us in on it.
jax1975
09-24-09, 12:16 PM
I second that Beauty is Only!! :cheers:
I'm enjoying the writings and humor and the opinions of everyone. I feel this site is very welcoming which goes back to the admin team. Looking forward to watching and participating in the evolution of BGO!
:grouphug:
Welcome jax. I see you've already beaten one of my high scores in the Arcade.
:cuss: :redpunch:
jax1975
09-26-09, 09:19 PM
Uh oh! Should I be afraid? :paranoid:
Yet no one has challenged my 'Skeeball' dominance....
Bow before me peons....
Walking Deadman
09-27-09, 02:40 AM
Yet no one has challenged my 'Skeeball' dominance....
Bow before me peons....
Eh, I'll give you that one:scholar::notworthy:
But I've got 36 of my own to defend anyway:king:
- Even though China keeps on trying to take my titles.......:cry:
jax1975
09-27-09, 09:33 AM
Move over fellas! There's a new "man" in town. :angel::evil:
Boone, as soon as I figure out the wrist action watch out! :redpunch:
I find these games a good way to end my day. Makes all the stuff disappear from the brain so I can sleep a lot easier. And they are fun and addictive.
BY the way I love the smilies!:2thumbsup:
Neophyte
09-27-09, 10:30 AM
Yet no one has challenged my 'Skeeball' dominance....
Bow before me peons....
Not for a lack of trying, that's for sure. :cry:
Docsandy
09-29-09, 10:23 AM
DocSandy here. Long time fan. Our family had season tickets at Griffith Stadium and a lot of my fondest memories come from going to games with my dad at RFK. I still have those tickets since his passing in 1972.
I'm 56 and have always and will be a burgundy and gold fan. I hate the offseason and cannot wait for the season to start. Win or lose, I enjoy football.
I now live in West Virginia in Steelers country and have my Redskin flag waving in front of my house. Anyone who knows me knows Redskins pretty much run my life during football season.
The Redskins (specifically Darrell Green #28) are the reason I met my husband... #28 holds special meaning... both in the fact we met because of #28, both of our birthdays are the 28th of the month, we started our honeymoon on the 28th, and, unfortunately, I buried him on the 28th of the month.
I could go on with memories, etc. I've gone to 2 SuperBowls (XVII and the XVIII debacle), and until this year could count on one hand the number of home games I've missed since my dad died.
Interesting up here.. I wear Redskins gear after every game (well, actually almost every day) and when walking my dog, after a loss, I'm asked by a particular neighbor if I'm wearing the right shirt/jacket. I say yes, of course. They're my team through thick and thin. Yes, things look thin right now. But it makes it all the more satisfying to know I've kept with them when they do turn it around, and I feel they will; maybe not this year, maybe so. But they will.
Anyway.. that's my intro. I may add more as discussions progress. Don't want to get too long winded here :)
THanks for the site, guys. It's great.
Burgundy Burner
10-01-09, 06:17 PM
Greetings. I'm finally here.
I'll just pull up the recliner and make myself at home.
Call me Ismail
10-20-09, 10:33 PM
I finally made it here
You'll figure out quickly I am a Virginia Tech alum, class of 2004, and very familiar to many of you :)
Great to see you here brother, make yourself at home. I'm guessing you're going to like what you find...:cheers:
Call me Ismail
10-20-09, 11:04 PM
Great to see you here brother, make yourself at home. I'm guessing you're going to like what you find...:cheers:
Good to be here. Reminds me of a time and place about 7 years ago
I finally made it here
You'll figure out quickly I am a Virginia Tech alum, class of 2004, and very familiar to many of you :)
You're that bellybutton that was at the Caps game, aren't you?:)
MikeSr619
10-24-09, 11:44 AM
Greetings. I'm finally here.
I'll just pull up the recliner and make myself at home.
there goes the neighborhood :elvis:
JethroDSP
10-25-09, 02:47 PM
Hello friends! Some of you may recognize me.
Its nice to see familiar faces, cant wait to see what this site has offer.
Hail to the Redskins.
Welcome aboard, Jethro ... as well as all other recent members. Sorry we couldn't provide you a better team to enjoy in our inaugural season, but we can sure as hell offer an oasis of sanity in which to live through what we got instead ...
Hail.
bird_1972
10-29-09, 05:22 PM
I notice a lot of familiar "faces" from my time over at ExtremeSkins.
Hope you are welcoming fellow ES alums over here as well.
Has this place been around a long time?
What has the chatter been over here about all of the ridiculous news surrounding our team recently.
Hello, bird.
This place is a tad over 3 months old. Still smells new, huh?
Glad to see you found your way here!
Hey Jethro and bird, glad you guys found us. Everyone who can post intelligently and civilly is welcome here brother - I'd say you qualify :)
Let us know if you need help getting around the place...
Alaskan
10-31-09, 04:32 PM
So do you guys accept refugees from CPND?
I’ve been a Skins fan since 1971 when George Allen was fired by the Rams and became coach of the Skins. (I grew up in Anaheim, California and was a Rams fan until then.)
I have lived in Anchorage, Alaska since 1976 except for a short stunt back in Southern California from 1979-1983.
Great to have you Alaskan. One of my favorite people grew up in Alaska...I secretly envy you - must be a great place to live.
Welcome :cheers:
Alaskan
11-07-09, 02:29 PM
Thanks for the welcome Boone.
Yes, it’s a great place to live provided that you like the outdoors and can handle 6 months of winter.
I guess this site doesn’t allow custom Avatars. Too bad. I have my animated Groucho Bear that I really like. It’s in my profile.
This place seems to be very vibrant although I guess it’s only been around a few months.
Are most of the members ones that used to post at Extreme Skins?
I'd say it's about a 50-50 mix...we have a lot of friends here and at ES. We haven't promoted it over there, firstly because we think that would be in poor taste, but more because we think the two communities and where they're going are distinctly different.
'Vibrant' is nice though - and we're pretty happy with where the site has gone in just a few months...thanks for the kind words.
We do have a little different take on the use of 'avatars' - not to restrict member's freedom (that's definitely not a goal), but more to keep a certain look and feel to the place that's important to us. We'll keep an eye on member feedback on that topic though. Ultimately this place is about our members, not the mods or owners.
Glad you found us!
Ut Prosim
11-17-09, 08:31 PM
Well well.
I knew this place existed somewhere.
Not particularly well hidden if you really try to find it, and I'm glad I did.
I still have some allegiance to ES, even though the Stadium is an absolute cluster-**** at times, I have some friends there that I've really enjoyed "getting to know".
I am DarrellsMyHero28 on ES, so feel free to boo or cheer as appropriate :)
I'm a senior at Virginia Tech, so Blacksburg is my home for the immediate future but I'm from Springfield, VA and I was born in the great city of Washington, DC.
Being a native District of Colombian (if that's even a real term), I was raised a Skins fan and I have suffered through what seems like the worst times this franchise has been through. Being 21, I don't remember any of the Super Bowls and the best Redskins team I've ever seen was probably the 2005 team.
I'm still here, still a fan, still watch all the games and love the team...but for my own mental health I'm begging for a winning season.
I see some familiar faces, and some legends of ES that I never met because I hadn't joined yet.
Site looks amazing, good work so far guys.
servumtuum
11-17-09, 10:48 PM
Ut Prosim, welcome. I must admit a fascination with your handle. I'm assuming it comes from the VaTech Ut Prosim Society-but it's Latin for "That I may be of use" which intrigued me since mine "servumtuum" meaning "thy servant" comes from the Latin version of the Nunc Dimittis prayer.
Cool similarity.
Thanks brother and welcome to our little oasis :cheers:
I am a geezer, but I grew up in Franconia, just down the road from you, in the 1960's-70's. I remember when there was nothing but a 2 lane road all the way from where we lived to Springfield. They built Springfield Mall when I was a teenager, and they've been building ever since. I can remember high times were when they'd bring the 'Super Slide' to the Giant Food parking lot in Springfield, and you paid $1 to ride as many times as you wanted down it on burlap sacks. Good times :)
Anyway, number of Hokies about here - and some of the enemy (myself included). Glad you're here and let us know if there's anything we can do to make the site more enjoyable. We have got a bunch of great members here, and even though the conversations are spirited, we're all friends here and we're pretty committed to keeping the conversational tone polite and friendly.
MikeSr619
11-17-09, 11:04 PM
Ut Prosim, welcome. I must admit a fascination with your handle. I'm assuming it comes from the VaTech Ut Prosim Society-but it's Latin for "That I may be of use" which intrigued me since mine "servumtuum" meaning "thy servant" comes from the Latin version of the Nunc Dimittis prayer.
Cool similarity.
hahaha..im such a redneck i thought your name was like "servum tuum" i was going to ask you "what is tuum and how do i serve em?"
Ut Prosim
11-18-09, 12:23 AM
Ut Prosim, welcome. I must admit a fascination with your handle. I'm assuming it comes from the VaTech Ut Prosim Society-but it's Latin for "That I may be of use" which intrigued me since mine "servumtuum" meaning "thy servant" comes from the Latin version of the Nunc Dimittis prayer.
Cool similarity.
That is one translation.
Ut Prosim, as far as Virginia Tech is concerned, is our motto and can also be translated as "That I may serve" (pretty similar to yours). The Ut Prosim society is basically big dollar donors to Virginia Tech.
I'm planning on going to grad school and getting a certificate in Non-Profit Management, hopefully working in disaster relief. Tech's commitment to service is just one of the million things I love about this university, I've always done my best to commit to serving others, through Boy Scouts, my church etc.
Thanks brother and welcome to our little oasis :cheers:
I am a geezer, but I grew up in Franconia, just down the road from you, in the 1960's-70's. I remember when there was nothing but a 2 lane road all the way from where we lived to Springfield. They built Springfield Mall when I was a teenager, and they've been building ever since. I can remember high times were when they'd bring the 'Super Slide' to the Giant Food parking lot in Springfield, and you paid $1 to ride as many times as you wanted down it on burlap sacks. Good times :)
Anyway, number of Hokies about here - and some of the enemy (myself included). Glad you're here and let us know if there's anything we can do to make the site more enjoyable. We have got a bunch of great members here, and even though the conversations are spirited, we're all friends here and we're pretty committed to keeping the conversational tone polite and friendly.
I assume you've been back recently and seen the changes? Just in my 21 years its exploded population-wise and unfortunately is trending downhill. They're going to try to make Springfield Mall into a Reston Town Center type deal, we'll see how that goes...they just got approved a few months back.
From this, and your other handle I assume you're a UNC fan?
hahaha..im such a redneck i thought your name was like "servum tuum" i was going to ask you "what is tuum and how do i serve em?"
Hey there big sexy. How have you been? Its alot different over there without you and HH around, has he made it over here?
MikeSr619
11-18-09, 12:07 PM
whats up brother?
He has made it over here but he doesnt have the dubya dubya dubya at home right now so we talk mostly thru text.
glad you are here and thanks for the compliment :)
SonOfWashington
12-10-09, 06:06 PM
Well, I just posted this in the "welcome" thread, before I found this one, so I'll just do a little C&P.
Hi, I'm SonOfWashington (known in real life as DC), and I come from a long posting history over at ExtremeSkins (since March 2007) under the same name. I already recognize many of you, some of which I don't see anymore (BigMike I think I saw already).
For those of you who don't know me, I'm a 17 year old lifelong Skins fan from snowy northeast Ohio (aka Browns/Steelers country...Lord help me), and I'm probably one of the biggest around these here parts. I was born fifteen days before Super Bowl XXVI, and, well, you all know how this team has been since then. Sucks for me. =\
I'll try to stop over here from time to time in between my visits to ES. So consider this my self-welcome. =)
MikeSr619
12-10-09, 06:27 PM
whats up big man?
good to see you've made it over here. You'll see lots of familiar faces and those you dont know you will find are really cool too.
Hope to see you here contributing. :cheers:
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