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Minnesota Gopher

08-02-2003, 05:34 PM

- Live in Roseville, Minn., a 'burb of St. Paul.
- Married to Mrs. Gopher for 31 years, 4 kids ages 12 to 30, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, first grandchild on the way.
- mostly retired.
- season tickets in section 102.
- scheduled to see 5 CFL games in person this season.
- Aug 17 game will be our 10th consecutive year with a trip to TF.
- am always thankful for the good friends and good times I have following the CFL.....

dirkbuddy

08-02-2003, 06:06 PM

originally from leader sask, now living in medicine hat ab.
operator at a natural gas plant near the ab-sask border.
been a rider fan since i was a little guy (1975?)

knighthawk

08-02-2003, 06:28 PM

Michael Knight
Riderfan since birth wich was March 18th 1986.
Haven't missed a home game in 8 going on 9 years.
Regina, SK
U of R Education Student
Work at Knight Archer Insurance
RSFL Executive Member
Team Captain of the Axmen in the RSFL

mcclanahan fan

08-02-2003, 06:39 PM

Ah yes, Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. the car -- a man and a machine, bonded in a futuristic alliance dedicated to the righting of wrongs… :P ;)

3rd Down

08-02-2003, 06:44 PM

Downtown Vancouver - False Creek
Age: Senior to Minny G and RR :)
Fan since 1954
14 Grey Cups
Divorced with 2 CFL fans for kids
Investment Banker :(
Luv riderfans.com

Grayson Tiger

08-02-2003, 07:03 PM

Originally from Grayson SK
21 years old
season ticket holder in section 28

Regina

08-02-2003, 07:05 PM

Originally from Grayson SK

Just like the sausage

RiderPride86

08-02-2003, 07:33 PM

19 years old
From Melfort, Sk, and now live in Saskatoon (since Sept 04).
Fan forever but just followed the riders the past 4-5 seasons.
Employed at BK currently. :lol: (looking for a better job though)

Bobcalder

08-02-2003, 08:32 PM

I teach English at the University of Saskatchewan (watch your grammar. guys).

I have three children, who went through a childhood (and childish) interest in the NFL and are now diehard CFL - and especially - Rider fans

Been a Rider fan since 1955 and have just enough functioning brain cells left to see that we now have the best team since 1976

squish

08-02-2003, 08:43 PM

32 Years old
Married in 2001 (on a Rider game day, sheesh)

Born Biggar SK
Grew Up in North battleford
Lived in Saskatoon 89-99 (U of S and working)
Moved to Regina in 99 and became even more of a Rider fan with my season tix.

QuikSilver

08-02-2003, 08:56 PM

Hi, my names Gordie.
I'm a 38 year old Gemini who likes long walks on the beach, competetive bingo, StarTrek and wearing women's underpants ...

:D

This thread just has the feel of one long personal ad ... I had to go with it....

:P

QuikSilver

08-02-2003, 08:59 PM

25 born and raised in Regina area.

Work for commercial real estate company.

Nelle

08-02-2003, 09:10 PM

Soon 21
Go to the U of R major in History and minor in Classics
Working for the Canadian Firearms Center, London Drugs, and Howard Johnson Inn
From Qu'Appelle live in Regina
Rider fan from birth, diehard for two years.

Brian Shepherd

08-02-2003, 09:28 PM

Bri208...real name Brian Shepherd...28 years old.

Lived in Regina for 27 years, then moved to London Ontario for a better job.
Wife, 2 kids (girls)
Fan since 1979. I remember cheering for them in Kindergarden.
Automotive Operations Manager.
Always believe the Riders will win no matter how much we are down by or how much time is left on the clock.

ibleed4green

08-02-2003, 10:22 PM

Live in Edmonto area
Fan since 76 <_<
35 years old married Father of 3-1 rider fan age 8 1 bomber fan 7
BSc from U of A
Service Manager Import Car Dealership
I'm a 38 year old Gemini who likes long walks on the beach, competetive bingo, StarTrek and wearing women's underpants
I'm a Pisces-and also like men wearing womens underpants :D

Lowenberger

08-02-2003, 10:23 PM

Damon Lowenberger
18 years old
Right now in Esterhazy, soon to Saskatoon
U of S student (Commerce)
Right now just attend as many games as I can, hopefully season ticks next year
Grocery Store worker (1 more week! :))

QuikSilver

08-02-2003, 10:25 PM

35 years old married Father of 3-1 rider fan age 8 1 BOMBER FAN 7

Good Gawd man! How did you let that happen? For shame....

Powers

08-02-2003, 11:35 PM

Evan Powers,
18 years old,
Living in Kyle Sask. (45 mins north or Swift),
Work for a roofing company,
Riderfan forever,
First year season ticket holder.

Nat

08-03-2003, 12:05 AM

60 years old

Born December 12 (hence my jersey numer - uh, yeah - 12)

Civil Engineer for SaskPower

First game 1960, major fan since 1963

I have been eveywhere with the Riders: bottom (1960, 1978)

top (1966 - 1989)

bottom again (1990 =>?

TOP - 2007!!!! :D

Season tickets in 104

rickyg

08-03-2003, 12:19 AM

34 years old
Married with one HUGE 3 year old Riderfan, Terry
Looking for computer repair or networking job
First Rider game 1974, yeah when a home playoff game happened all the time
Son's first Rider game at about 8 and1/2 months old.
Favourite all time Rider is Joey Walters,but Reggie Hunt is closing fast.

california chris

08-03-2003, 02:12 AM

Originally posted by Bobcalder@Aug 2 2003, 06:32 PM
I teach English at the University of Saskatchewan (watch your grammar. guys).

I have three children, who went through a childhood (and childish) interest in the NFL and are now diehard CFL - and especially - Rider fans

Been a Rider fan since 1955 and have just enough functioning brain cells left to see that we now have the best team since 1976
Bob is being modest folks. He is also the co-author of the book "Rider Pride", a book about the Roughriders as you may have concluded from the title. One of the most enjoyable sports books I`ve ever read. Thanks Bob.

california chris

08-03-2003, 02:41 AM

the name is Chris...native Californian...45 years old ...was a rider fan before most of you were even a gleam in your old man`s eye on a Friday night...which gives me not one damn iota more knowledge about football than anyone else here but also doesn`t stop me from being insufferably opinionated and intolerant of other`s opinions...work as a substance abuse counselor...had a desire to be a writer at one time until I read Calder`s book about the riders and that disabused me from any delusions that I had the "right stuff" to be a writer...still I`ve been published about a dozen times, mostly in obscure college annuals or literary reviews that nobody reads and still I obsessively collect printed material about the CFL and the riders in the hope that I might be able to write a book about them someday...hope springs eternal...like to sniff bicycle seats but thrice weekly therapy sessions are starting to break me of this addiction...used to vacation in western half of Canada as a kid and that was when I came to know about the CFL and the riders...lost my innocence to a Canadian girl, have loved Canada ever since...did you know you can do more interesting things with a chicken than just cook it?

Green

08-03-2003, 02:51 AM

Here in Missouri.
Attending Central Bible College
Rider fan since driving by TF when I was 4 and hearing the fans cheer on the Riders.

augustus1876

08-03-2003, 02:53 AM

Double naught spy. I'd tell ya more, but then I'd have to kill ya.

augustus1876

08-03-2003, 02:58 AM

Oh yeah, season ticket holder since I was a little guy in 1963, turn 29 on Aug. 24, got a problem with the math on that?

the leprechaun

08-03-2003, 04:54 AM

Live In regina
24 yrs old

rider fan since 1988
first game ever saw live was in 1989 at TF
Sec 28 always
student in Forensic psych (Crazy Criminals)

Greendog

08-03-2003, 06:06 AM

24 years old
Rider fan since GC win in '89
work with THE PULSE at ag canada research station in Swift Current, SK

JTRocks

08-03-2003, 08:34 AM

Living in Calgary for 4 years, Alberta for 6
Originally from Kamsack, SK home of Al Cherkas(for any of you older Rider fans)
Work for Shell Canada
First Rider game: July 1982 @ TF vs BC Lions, will never forget b/c of Leos orange pants
Have only missed 3 Rider games @ Mcmahon since '97
Make it back to TF every summer for at least 1 game
Favorite Rider from my time: Don Narcisse

GITC

08-03-2003, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by Green@Aug 3 2003, 12:51 AM
Rider fan since driving by TF when I was 4 and hearing the fans cheer on the Riders.
Wow, you were driving at age 4? Either that's very impressive or very irresponsible. :lol:

Personally, I was born and raised in Alberta (Yes! Alberta)
Rider fan since mid seventies
Financial Analyst for "Big Blue"
1st game at Taylor Field was Labour Day 1986 and I've only missed one LD game since. About to attend #17
Favourite Rider memory and one of the best days of my life: A Sunday afternoon in late November of 1989 in the 500 level of SkyTomb in Toronto as the "upstart" Riders grabbed the holy grail in the greatest Grey Cup game ever played.

SouthCentral

08-03-2003, 11:09 AM

23 years old

The first football game I ever watched was the '89 cup.

Grew up near Rockglen SK on an organic grain farm

Live in Calgary working for my self as a full time R/E investor

Gainer

08-03-2003, 11:25 AM

I'm 35 and look about 50.

I was born and raised in Swift Current, played a year of High School football with the Central Cyclones in MJ (85).

Spent 11 years working at CHAB in MJ, before moving to Saskatoon.

I am a full-time stay at home dad (yes, the wife is the major bread earner), work weekends at a local radio station and am taking classes in PR.

The Riders are my passion and have been a season ticket holder since 2000.

I also held down tickets in 87, 94, and 95.

SFiO

08-03-2003, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by california chris@Aug 3 2003, 12:12 AM
Bob is being modest folks. He is also the co-author of the book "Rider Pride", a book about the Roughriders as you may have concluded from the title. One of the most enjoyable sports books I`ve ever read. Thanks Bob.
I thought I recognized the name!
Agreed, wholeheartedly... a terrific book, regardless of whether you're a Roughrider addict or not... :)

Rider Rooter

08-03-2003, 12:17 PM

My name is Kelly and I am an alco....... oops, wrong speech. :P

Only missed 1 Rider home game since moving to Regina in 97. Lived in Calgary for 9 years before that, and seen pretty much every game the Riders played in McMahon during that time, as well as quite a few trips to Regina for LD. Before moving to Calgary, lived in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Humboldt.

Attended first Rider home game in 76 or 77. Became aware of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1966 when my older brothers were all excited about them winning the GC. Been to 7 Grey Cups in the last 9 years, and don't plan on missing another.

Favorite childhood Rider: George Reed
Favorite all-time Rider: Ray Elgaard
Favorite current Rider: Jackie Mitchell

Hope to one day attend all Rider games (home and away) in one season.

CalgaryRiderFan

08-03-2003, 01:12 PM

Like Green-girl, I will only divulge that I am 30-something. Living in Calgary since 94. Saw first regular season win in Calgary 2 days ago! Grew up in Holdfast, went to U of S. Attended first Rider game in 1978. Season ticket holder in Section 28 before I moved.
Working at a bank as a Financial Advisor (which we joke also stands for FA in another way).
Never had the opporunity to meet Bob Calder but have had the pleasure of attending pre-game festivities with his son Kevin the last few years.

One last note: This existence of this site had done a fantastic job of bringing together a lot of us Rider fans for things like the game in Calgary. This would have never have happened otherwise. Thanks Chaps!

dannyo905

08-03-2003, 01:20 PM

Best Rider MEmory: Seeing McCallum kick the 64 yarder last year, live. I got beer spilled on my pants by one of those fat guys. Remeber how Ching almost fumbleded the snap on that one?

Chaps

08-03-2003, 01:21 PM

(was a 62.5 yarder which they counted as a 62 yarder tying the old record instead of beating it had it been counted as a 63 yarder) :)

GITC

08-03-2003, 01:37 PM

Originally posted by Chaps@Aug 3 2003, 11:21 AM
(was a 62.5 yarder which they counted as a 62 yarder tying the old record instead of beating it had it been counted as a 63 yarder) :)
Chaps, the old record was 60 by Ridgway....

Ralph the Dog

08-03-2003, 03:29 PM

Calgary, AB.
20 Years old
Work for the Calgary Stampeders
Bleeding Red since birth...just like everybody no matter how much they deny it.
Season ticket holder since '97.
Webmaster of gostampsgo.com
Don't like the Riders, just the fan's passion for the game/team.

SFiO

08-03-2003, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Ralph the Dog@Aug 3 2003, 01:29 PM
Bleeding Red since birth...just like everybody no matter how much they deny it.

Tell that to Spock. <_<

knighthawk

08-03-2003, 04:10 PM

QUOTE (Chaps @ Aug 3 2003, 11:21 AM)
(was a 62.5 yarder which they counted as a 62 yarder tying the old record instead of beating it had it been counted as a 63 yarder) 

Chaps, the old record was 60 by Ridgway....

But he Pro Football Record is 62, which IMO Paul Broke.

Sellers

08-03-2003, 05:27 PM

Very Sexual Very toight 21 year old originally from Winnipeg.
Just moved to Regina in January.
First name is actually also Mike. Like my favourite player.
Been a Bomber fan since I can remember. Always watched the games
with my Dad. I credit him for turning me into a CFL fan . . .

Oh and also . . . I'M VERY TOIGHT! :sellers:

martyneu

08-03-2003, 06:13 PM

Marty Neumeier.

Been in Calgary since 2000 after my tour of duty at the U of S. Originally from Esterhazy. I am currently working as an acountant with EnCana.

Been a Rider since birth (1976). First TF experience - 1984.

Great hanging out here and occasionally meeting some of you.

Nat

08-03-2003, 06:16 PM

1976

NOT a good memory for me

I hate Tony Gabriel!

:angry:

PDenny

08-03-2003, 07:53 PM

Denny Bell

-Regina Saskatchewan, 19 (in one month!) Graduated at Leboldus.

- Rider fan 4 hours after birth. ( opend my eyes and saw a green t-shirt that said "RIDERS", it was love at first sight.) :wub:

-Im going to get some great pics from Taylor field on here but I dont got a scanner yet.

-Best Rider memory: Celebrating all the victorys with my cousin Scott and when I kicked a 30 yard fieldgoal at this years Pre-seaon game to win a flatscreen TV! :td:

Wheathead

08-03-2003, 07:55 PM

26 years old from Neudorf, Sk
Season ticket holder in the university section since 97 - went to my first game when I was 2
I am one of the 4 indivduals dressed in Rider gear on the cover of the SaskTourism events calendar
Work in Regina as an IT consultant for one of the big 4 accounting firms

Mean Green

08-03-2003, 09:09 PM

Originally posted by Gainer@Aug 3 2003, 09:25 AM
I'm 35 and look about 50.

I was born and raised in Swift Current, played a year of High School football with the Central Cyclones in MJ (85).

Spent 11 years working at CHAB in MJ, before moving to Saskatoon.

I am a full-time stay at home dad (yes, the wife is the major bread earner), work weekends at a local radio station and am taking classes in PR.

The Riders are my passion and have been a season ticket holder since 2000.

I also held down tickets in 87, 94, and 95.
I was a reciever with the Swift Current Colts in 85. I had some good friends on the Cyclones whom I met earlier at the Huskies summer football camp.

Chaps

08-03-2003, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by Green IS the Colour!@Aug 3 2003, 11:37 AM
Chaps, the old record was 60 by Ridgway....
I'm talking pro football record...not CFL. The pro football record was 62 yards which Paul beat by .5 yards...but of course is rounded down so in the stats, he tied it.

Jacky41

08-04-2003, 04:22 AM

22 years old, hometown is near Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan.
Currently live in Regina and work as a software developer, moved here from Saskatoon in summer of 2000.
Big Rider fan since 1989 - too young to remember much then except for everybody going crazy when Ridge made the kick.
Old man bought me season tickets in 1993, 1994, and 1995 and we made the 2 hour journey from G'bourg every game.
Current season ticket holder since 2001 in Section 25.

HuntFan

08-04-2003, 10:16 AM

real name Gregor Hutton

Edinburgh, Scotland (originally from Glasgow but moved east for my work)
30 years old
Editor of Geophysical and Metamorphic Geology journals (use to edit astronomy stuff since that's what my degree is in)
Riders fan since 2002 when Reggie Hunt came here.

Didn't really follow CFL that closely before but I knew of the Riders since Paul McCallum went there after 1996 in Europe -- I did root for the Stamps when Marcus Crandell won the Grey Cup :ph34r:. Knew Marcus from Europe and I like him, even if he did get suspended from our team on the eve of World Bowl 2000, which we then lost, for disciplinary reasons (breaking curfew basically) :(

Watching/listening to the Riders is tough. For me it's like having another Claymores season start right after the one in Europe ends. Just after I've been emotionally mugged in Europe for 11 weeks, I get to listen to the Riders crush my hopes for another 18 weeks and the playoffs. Sometimes I feel like I want to go to sleep in April and be woken up in December being told that the football is over and my teams won!

Regina

08-04-2003, 10:35 AM

real name Gregor Hutton
Edinburgh, Scotland Hunt Fan

Aye....
I hope you downt mind, bot from now awn, I'll rrrread
yer posts like Mel Gibson in Braveheart ;)

GITC

08-04-2003, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by Chaps@Aug 3 2003, 09:45 PM
I'm talking pro football record...not CFL. The pro football record was 62 yards which Paul beat by .5 yards...but of course is rounded down so in the stats, he tied it.
Okey dokey. :lol:

VANRIDERFAN

08-04-2003, 11:43 AM

Don Mitchell
Duncan BC
Officer in Canadian Navy
org from Killarney Manitoba
Rider Fan since 1972

HuntFan

08-04-2003, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by Regina@Aug 4 2003, 03:35 PM
real name Gregor Hutton
Edinburgh, Scotland Hunt Fan

Aye....
I hope you downt mind, bot from now awn, I'll rrrread
yer posts like Mel Gibson in Braveheart ;)
he he

well, we really all just sound like Paul McCallum over here :)

Roughie

08-04-2003, 04:11 PM

22 Years Old

Born in Regina, Univ. in Kingston, Ont (Graduated 2003) working in Saskatoon now. I'm working towards my CA with a local accounting firm here.

Rider fan as long as I remember, diehard since 2000 - season tickets in section 28 (second year for them) - the guys with the lights on hockey helmets sit right beside me.

I remember painting my face to watch the Rider Grey Cup win - plan to do the same in 2003.

Medicine Guy

08-04-2003, 05:45 PM

33 years old and born and raised in Assiniboia.
Moved to Alberta in 1994 working at a newspaper in Taber, now live in Medicine Hat.
Always a Rider fan and this website has been a lot of fun.

green81

08-04-2003, 09:05 PM

35 Years Old
Family Doctor in Prince Albert
Married for 2 years - Wedding Day September 11, 2001 in Disneyland (not joking)
2 kids ages 18mo and 7 years
Rider fan since the early 70's
Favorite Rider Ray Elgaard (hence the nick)
First memory was watching the 76 Grey Cup at home and being heartbroken. I've gotten use to that feeling over the years :(

goriders333

08-04-2003, 09:43 PM

The name's Derek
I'm 17 years old
I've been a rider fan since 1995
A big fan for the last 4-5 years
A bigger fan since 2000
And a hardcore fan this year!
Riders Rock!

gipper

08-04-2003, 10:54 PM

Name is Evan
Born, raised in Annaheim (SK, not Calif.)
Rider fan since I entered this great world, will be until (and after) I leave it.
Just found this site about a week ago, and think its the best thing going!!!

Go Riders.

parlorized

08-05-2003, 12:20 AM

Originally posted by knighthawk@Aug 3 2003, 02:10 PM
QUOTE (Chaps @ Aug 3 2003, 11:21 AM)

Chaps, the old record was 60 by Ridgway....

But he Pro Football Record is 62, which IMO Paul Broke.
Of course, according to the L-P's stats page last Thursday, Paul has a 74-yarder this year! If it's printed, it's gotta be true, right?? :huh:

So here's me.
Matt Mann
age 28, married, 2 daughters-9/6
born S'toon, raised Regina
'Rider fan as long as I can remember
devastatingly handsome guitarist for Parlor Trixx (www.parlortrixx.com)
and student at U of R, CS major
and, thanks, Chaps, for this awesome forum. I believe that you can never talk enough football! B)

Stoi

08-05-2003, 12:42 AM

Stoi

Where am I? New York City
Where did I come from? Nipawin, SK

Geotechnical / Civil Engineer for a firm called Malcolm Pirnie in White Plains, NY

Age - 31, and in great shape ;)

Fan - First game when I was 9 years old. Montreal Concordes vs the Riders 1979 I believe.

No kids, yet, but would like a little Rider fan or two. But first need to find a chica that likes the CFL

Magnum

08-05-2003, 01:42 AM

Born in Neilburg Sk
38 wife & 3 kids
Currently residing in Fort Nelson BC.

Family now trained not to enter the tv room while game is on, as most of you know it can go from good to bad like Glen Suitor tackling a reciever that doenst have the ball with no time left on the clock, oops still hate him for that.

First game was Labour day for get the year, Milson Jones runs about 30 yards and flips the ball off to Denny Ferdinand for the Riders to close out the game.

My youngest wants to play for the Riders and make the plays to make my team win the game so I will be happy. He just one day may.

klondike mike

08-05-2003, 01:48 AM

From: Saskatoon, been a Rider fan since birth
Now: Whitehorse, Yukon
First Rider Game seen live: versus Ottawa on my 10th birthday, Taylor Field
Fave Rider Game seen live: Labour Day 2000, Section 28, Riders 38 - Bombers 29
Current Job: Land Use Planner, Private Consultant
Fave Rider: as a kid, DeFrance; as as teen, Narco; now, Holmes
Rider jersey number: 80

Lion_Pride_26

08-05-2003, 01:51 AM

Born in Calgary, moved to the Lower Mainland in BC. I'm a huge BC Lions fan.

I'm a High School student, going into grade 10. My family has season's tickets for the BC Lions.

yorktonfan

08-05-2003, 01:54 AM

Live in Yorkton
Just about 30 yrs
currently unemployed
waiting for UI
always been a riderfan

DrunkenEngineer

08-05-2003, 02:49 AM

20 years old
Currently in 3rd year of Engineering at UofR (soon i'll be a Professional Drunken Engineer, haha)
I've been a Rider fan since before I was born.
Season tickets Section 42, row 13, seat 19.

Deep South

08-05-2003, 08:50 AM

age - 35
hometown - Murfreesboro, TN, USA
occupation - warehouse service technician
hobbies - music, sports, hiking, fishing, video games
family - Mrs. South, two dogs, a fish and a hermit crab
born again Rider fan in 2000

Bobo

08-05-2003, 10:16 AM

31 living in Calgary, originally from Assiniboia, SK.
Attended U of S and moved to Calgary in 1994. (attended UofS with CRF)
I'm a chartered accountant and work for Shell Canada.

Only Rider win I've seen at Macmahon was 97 playoff game... I was in Assiniboia August 1, 2003.. damn! I'll see a regular season win in October!
Usually make it to one game a year in Taylor field. My parents have been Rider season ticket holders forever.
I've been a rider fan for as long as I can remember.

Can't wait for the game in October and I'll see you all at Grey Cup.

Chaps

08-05-2003, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Magnum@Aug 4 2003, 11:42 PM
Born in Neilburg Sk
38 wife & 3 kids
Currently residing in Fort Nelson BC.
:o :o :o
Do they know about each other??? ;)

GreenInTO

08-05-2003, 12:52 PM

27, Born in Watson, lived in Saskatoon from 94 - 2002, Moved to Toronto because their team needed more butts in the seats (And I'm failing at that, I've only been to 5 games since I've been here.... sorry Pinball)

My big brother (CRF's neighbour) started taking me to games with his buddies in the late 80s. The first game I remember being at is the 88 playoff game (Milson Jones gave me his chinstrap(?!) on his way to the dressing room after the game). Season ticket holder from 94 - 2001, riders are 1-2 with me at Skydome.

riderfanInEdmonton

08-05-2003, 02:48 PM

29 years old. Living in Edmonton since 1999. Grew up in Fort Qu'Appelle.

I went to my first rider game when I was seven. It was against Calgary. John Hufnagel injured his knee after coming off the bench. I can't remember who started, Adams maybe. I belive the riders lost. I have been a fan ever since.

Edmonton GreenandWhite

08-05-2003, 03:01 PM

Born Regina

30+

had tickets since I was a wee one when Pioneer Trust gave season tickets to the kid area when opening a bank account (sometimes in the 70's)

Attending U of S - Commerce, Law

Currently praticing law in Edmonton.

hoyt

08-05-2003, 03:22 PM

33 yrs old. Working as an engineer with an oil and gas company in Calgary. Born in Yorkton, raised in Moose Jaw, and went to University in Saskatoon.
Earliest childhood memory was 1976 and Gabriel catching "The Pass".
Visit riderfans.com quite regularly to keep in touch with Rider/CFL news but have never posted. Have held Stamps season tickets for several years. Tailgate and proudly wear green and white to every game. Have attended every Grey Cup since 1993 except for 2. My wife, from Newfoundland, converted to a huge Rider/CFL fan after attending the 1995 Grey Cup with me. Have 2 boys ages 4 and 2 that we've successfully brain-washed into being huge Rider followers as well.
Most memorable Rider moments;
- attending the Thanksgiving day game in 1995 against Calgary when Jeff Garcia couldn't hear due to the 55,000 plus fans.
- witnessing Reggie Slack's performance in the dying moments of the '97 play-off game in Calgary.
- every Labor day game in Regina, most notably last year's game as referred to by Bomber fans as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show".
- the draw play to Brian Walling (sp) in '89.

Tattooedgreen

08-05-2003, 03:42 PM

Kyle Bottcher
29, married , 1 totally awesome 4 and a half month old daughter.
Born in Margo, SK. Now live in Regina
Lead singer of Parlor Trixx (www.parlortrixx.com)
Audio Engineer.
No matter what that Parlorized guy says he's not that handsome!
Been a Rider fan forever.
Yes that is my tat, and I did get it when they were only winning 5 games a season.
Thanks for the forum Chaps, it Rocks.

parlorized

08-05-2003, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 01:42 PM
No matter what that Parlorized guy says he's not that handsome!

That's not what your sister says!! B)

Chaps

08-05-2003, 04:03 PM

:lol:

BURN!

MrJeph

08-05-2003, 04:05 PM

Jeff Banow
25
Live in Saskatoon (since 1996). Born and raised in Esterhazy, SK
Graduated from U of S in Comp Sci. Been working as an Oracle Database Programmer for a small consulting firm.

Am a first time season ticket holder. First Rider game I ever saw was the 89 Cup. Became a fan soon thereafter and went hardcore around the mid-90s. I also am an active Bridge City Fan Club committee member.

This year I will be seeing at least 15 live CFL games - my best year yet.

Love this site and all those new friends I've made off here. See you at the park.

Sellers

08-05-2003, 05:26 PM

joejoe

08-05-2003, 05:32 PM

My first yard gained as a Rider Fan.

24 yrs old.

Rider fan since birth.

Season tickets since 1987. Have not missed a game since that time.

Self-employed, small business operator.

Chaps

08-05-2003, 05:48 PM

Welcome to the site joejoe, and all of the other first time posters as well!!!

SuperZim

08-05-2003, 06:20 PM

New to this site, but not to the Riders... been a fan my whole life, as my father has had season tickets for 11 years now... I have had seasons for 3 years now...

Chris Zimmer is my name, born in Halifax, N.S. lived in Regina for most of my life though... I work for the Gov't of Sask in the IT field...

good to be here...

Go Riders!

QuikSilver

08-05-2003, 06:41 PM

Chris Zimmer is my name ...

One of the Zimmer boys of UofR Rams fame??

ShakyEddy

08-05-2003, 06:43 PM

Born and raised a Rider fan in Swift Current. I've attended at least 4 games a year since 81. My favorite Rider moment was sitting in the stands at TF in 88 and hearing the 11 Years That's Enough song being played over the PA to announce that we had FINALLY made the playoffs. I must have watched that tv video a thousand times that year. A close second is attending every Labour Day game with the Pulse. Attention ladies.....the Pulse is the guy who carries a big horn! :P :D :lol:

mjdog

08-05-2003, 07:12 PM

Sask farm boy, followed by 20 years in Regina, the last 3 1/2 in Moose Jaw.
Self employed, married with 3 pups.
First Rider game in 73 at the Mecca and in total AWE of the Ronny and George Show! Only got to about 6 or 10 games the rest of the 70's.
Since 1980 have missed about 1/2 dozen home games.
Most pumped at TF? Playoff game in 88, and can't wait for the 2 this year!!

ship

08-05-2003, 07:39 PM

-Live in Regina. Originally from Lafleche, SK.
-Just turned 27 years old.
-Work for Arctic Spas/Sunset Bay (we're the ones that bless you guys with the spa for the scenery in the South end zone).
-Saw my first Ridergame live against the old-school Alouttes in '86.
-Have season tix in Sec.28.
-Founder and inventor of the original Bubbleheads. est.1999 :P

Tattooedgreen

08-05-2003, 10:44 PM

Originally posted by parlorized@Aug 5 2003, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 01:42 PM
No matter what that Parlorized guy says he's not that handsome!

That's not what your sister says!! B)
That's not my sister thats my brother!
For anyone interested in seeing a pic of Mr. Parlorized please go to

http://www.parlortrixx.com/mattexplainscasinos.htm

The Pulse

08-05-2003, 10:44 PM

SHIP you must sit in section 28 with one of my old hockey rivals from Lafleche, FILSON !

ship

08-05-2003, 11:09 PM

Yes, I do Pulse. Actually, I grew up with Cal south of Woodrow. We used to brawl on the school bus :D
I see you are from Swift. Did you play hockey with Hodgeville or Ponteix? Or was it Jr. B?

The Pulse

08-05-2003, 11:52 PM

I am a Penguin. I've seen Cal at a few of the Rider games. He knows me.

ship

08-05-2003, 11:58 PM

You've probably scored many goals on me then, cause I used to play goal for the Flyers in the dark years. I played before you guys went in to the Wiska Creek. Kim & Mike Vallee, Ryan Schaeffer, Froggie, etc......

Were you the one wearing the KISS outfit at Labour Day a few years ago?

The Pulse

08-06-2003, 12:16 AM

That was me, I had a Gene Simmons mask painted green with a huge latex tongue sticking out and a T-shirt that said "We're gonna lick the Bombers!" I remember talking to Cal I think, kind of a haze, copious amounts of booze and other contraband consumed, but ya that was me. :lol:

Willie the Chocolate Lobster

08-06-2003, 12:18 AM

26... Swift Current, originally from Moose Jaw... Riderfan since 86'. No one in the family was in to sports or attending sports events so never attended a Rider game until 1991. Rocket Ismails arrival to Taylor Field. Only year since then that I didn't make it to any games was 1996. I was in Lethbridge going to school.

Fondest memory. Spending student loan money to follow the Riders throughout the 97' playoff run. Didn't miss a moment.

Cheeko

08-06-2003, 12:40 AM

(Just got back from a week at the lake, so joining in now...)

Chad Fuller, 25 yrs old
Saskatoon, SK.
HUGE Riders fan since I could say 'green'
fondest memory?? Hmmm... a couple years ago, had a 'few' beers in me at the game.... went to the washroom, about 7 back in line from a stall (and all yall know how those lines are) so the washroom was just packed! Anyways, some dude started singing 'Green in the Colour' and then (I swear to God) the ENTIRE bathroom full of guys all sang super loud. It was great!!
(Sorry to admit that my favorite moment was in the b'room and all... that sounds really bad!!!)

Last year I met Nealon and Quincy at BP's after the game.. that was another one of my fave moments! Both really nice guys!

The Pulse

08-06-2003, 12:57 AM

Originally posted by Greene15@Aug 5 2003, 10:40 PM
(fondest memory?? Hmmm... a couple years ago, had a 'few' beers in me at the game.... went to the washroom, about 7 back in line from a stall (and all yall know how those lines are) so the washroom was just packed! Anyways, some dude started singing 'Green in the Colour' and then (I swear to God) the ENTIRE bathroom full of guys all sang super loud. It was great!!

LOL That is so funny that you say that cause I had the same thing happen to me. It was at labourday, we killed em, I went into loaded washroom after game was over and starting singing:"I wanna Rock and Roll all night, and party every day!" and the entire washroom joined in at the top of thier lungs, I SWEAR! Try it after a really big win when lots of people are drinking and I bet it works every time.

rickyg's wife

08-06-2003, 01:21 AM

I am 28 as Chaps already told everyone on my bday on sunday.
I have lived in Regina 9 years as of today.
My first rider game ever was nine years ago and it was a labour day game and fell in love. My brother used to drive from La Ronge just for Rider games so have knwon all about them for long time. (he had a little car all painted up with rider s on the side and pic of helmet on hood. Ritchie Hall came to La Ronge once and my bro stopped him from getting on the plane to sign his car.)
My son as Ricky G said is a huge fan been to two labour day games and is going this year(family tradition starting) oh yeah he's only three.
:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

evergreen

08-06-2003, 05:15 AM

50 year old Yorktonite planning to retire soon after 30 years in TV, then cable/internet industry. Fan since childhood (when the Riders still wore those grey & white uniforms on TV).

SFiO

08-06-2003, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by evergreen@Aug 6 2003, 03:15 AM
50 year old Yorktonite planning to retire soon after 30 years in TV, then cable/internet industry. Fan since childhood (when the Riders still wore those grey & white uniforms on TV).
Uh-oh... Haven't quite hit the 50 mark yet but, dang it... I remember those monochrome Riders, too!!! (They sure were good, even if they lacked the "colour" of later teams!) ;)

SuperZim

08-06-2003, 09:56 AM

hey QuikSilver... nope, no relation to jeff and craig Z of Rams "fame".... but if I had a dollar for every time I was asked that...

I probably have 13 bucks or so...

QuikSilver

08-06-2003, 10:19 AM

hey QuikSilver... nope, no relation to jeff and craig Z of Rams "fame".... but if I had a dollar for every time I was asked that...

haha Cool man. Welcome aboard.

LJRider

08-06-2003, 02:04 PM

Regina, SK
28 years old
Work for SaskTel - call 1-800-SASKTEL and you may just talk to me! :lol:
Fan since birth
Season Ticket holder since this year... (sad, hey? Finally can afford it, now we're hooked!)

Ridervan

08-06-2003, 02:12 PM

Real name: Andy
Yes, I am the owner of the Rider Van you see lighting up Regina!! :o
Rider Fan since: 1981
Age: 22

pigdog

08-06-2003, 02:17 PM

--34 yrs old, Weyburn, self-employed

--First Rider memory--1976 Tony Gabriel. Still get a knot in my stomach........

--First Rider game--1978 Empire Stadium Vancouver--in a torrential downpour.

--Lived in Calgary '87 to '94. Was at Western semi win in '89.

--Season ticket holder since '95, section 24.

CMG

08-06-2003, 06:39 PM

Turned the big 4-0 this year. Remarried with 1 child at home and 2 children at the other home where I help to pay the bills . I work for Saskatoon Regional Health Authority as a polysomnographic technologist(sleep disorders analysis). Riderfan since GC 1976 when I heard my Mother swear at Tony Gabriel. Since then the psycholological framework was set for the next 27 or so years of football watching rider style. Thats why I'm so confused this year.

Was a season ticket holder in 1981-82, and currently in 2003 :D

3rdgenrf

08-06-2003, 09:33 PM

I'm 29 and from Swift Current, origianally from a little town in the SouthEast called Alida.
My first Rider game was in 76 when I was 2.
Started going regularily in 93 when I lived in Regina for the year, missed about 3 a year since then!

Nice to know all you fellow RiderFans, sure hope I can get to a tailgate this year!

Anyone else from Swift? Seems to me there's a shortage of us there.

Mean Green

08-06-2003, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by 3rdgenrf@Aug 6 2003, 07:33 PM
I'm 29 and from Swift Current, origianally from a little town in the SouthEast called Alida.
My first Rider game was in 76 when I was 2.
Started going regularily in 93 when I lived in Regina for the year, missed about 3 a year since then!

Nice to know all you fellow RiderFans, sure hope I can get to a tailgate this year!

Anyone else from Swift? Seems to me there's a shortage of us there.
Pennant,SK

Rocan

08-06-2003, 11:07 PM

31

Live in Calgary, but spent time in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford and CRF's hometown of Holdfast.

Am a lawyer.

Been a Rider fan as long as I can remember - miss the great season tickets we had when we lived in Regina, especially with the team enjoying more success.

General Taylor

08-06-2003, 11:12 PM

Born June 27/76 Fort Myres Florida

Moved to Canada (Newfoundland) 1980

Moved to Winnipeg 1998

Have a journalism degree.. Worked in radio for sports/politics/news

Fulltime job is with a company XL Alarms where I get paid to watch movies, and play X Box

CalgaryRiderFan

08-06-2003, 11:26 PM

Originally posted by Rocan@Aug 6 2003, 09:07 PM
31

Live in Calgary, but spent time in Regina, Saskatoon, North Battleford and CRF's hometown of Holdfast.

Work as a lawyer with the Govt. of Alberta.

Been a Rider fan as long as I can remember - miss the great season tickets we had when we lived in Regina, especially with the team enjoying more success.
Gotta share this guys cause I think it's such a cool story. 25 years ago, Rocan's parents and my Dad took the two of us to our first ever Rider game.

parlorized

08-06-2003, 11:42 PM

Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by parlorized@Aug 5 2003, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 01:42 PM
No matter what that Parlorized guy says he's not that handsome!

That's not what your sister says!! B)
That's not my sister thats my brother!
For anyone interested in seeing a pic of Mr. Parlorized please go to

http://www.parlortrixx.com/mattexplainscasinos.htm
Wanted. One lead singer, old one suddenly died in mysterious gardening accident. <_<

YSF Regina

08-06-2003, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by Mean Green@Aug 6 2003, 07:38 PM
Originally posted by 3rdgenrf@Aug 6 2003, 07:33 PM
I'm 29 and from Swift Current, origianally from a little town in the SouthEast called Alida.
My first Rider game was in 76 when I was 2.
Started going regularily in 93 when I lived in Regina for the year, missed about 3 a year since then!

Nice to know all you fellow RiderFans, sure hope I can get to a tailgate this year!

Anyone else from Swift? Seems to me there's a shortage of us there.
Pennant,SK
Born in Calgary, grew up near Swift Current.
University at U of S.
Been back in Calgary since '96 and am currently at an oil & gas company.
Season ticket holder in Calgary since 1999 and Rider fan since day 1.

OxbowRiderFan

08-07-2003, 02:14 AM

James B.
16 years old
Oxbow, SK
Rider fan hole life
season tickets in 102 since i was 5
been to over 70 games.
GO RIDERS GO

Roughriders Girl

08-07-2003, 03:08 AM

I live in Calgary. :angry:

20 years old.
Student.
My friend thinks we should try and be cheerleaders though.

SFiO

08-07-2003, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by parlorized@Aug 6 2003, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 08:44 PM
Originally posted by parlorized@Aug 5 2003, 02:01 PM
Originally posted by ptrixx@Aug 5 2003, 01:42 PM
No matter what that Parlorized guy says he's not that handsome!

That's not what your sister says!! B)
That's not my sister thats my brother!
For anyone interested in seeing a pic of Mr. Parlorized please go to

http://www.parlortrixx.com/mattexplainscasinos.htm
Wanted. One lead singer, old one suddenly died in mysterious gardening accident. <_<
Sorta like Jeff Porcaro??? :o

Regina

08-07-2003, 09:57 AM

Born June 27/76 Fort Myres Florida
Moved to Canada (Newfoundland) 1980
Moved to Winnipeg 1998 General Taylor
Your getting closer
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gerryf/smilies/thewave.gif

Big Green Machine

08-07-2003, 12:48 PM

Born and raised in Langenburg, SK
Rider fan since I learned how to change channels on the TV.
Moved to Regina after HS Grad, worked there for about 10 years, then moved to Calgary
Hatred of the Stamps was born!
Moved to Black Diamond, AB last year
work as an senior application scripter
Still have to endure my Dad saying "They'll still find a way to lose" even when the Riders are up by 40 points. Drives me crazy. Althought this year, I hear it a lot less.

And if anyone has a picture of the 1980 "Big Green Machine" Chev put out in Saskatchewan... I really need an avatar...

Roughie

08-07-2003, 12:59 PM

BGM

Could't find the truck, but this ought to make a good avatar:

http://www.empirenet.net/BigGreen/pics/biglogo.jpg

Roughriders Girl

08-07-2003, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by JTRocks@Aug 3 2003, 06:34 AM
Living in Calgary for 4 years, Alberta for 6
Originally from Kamsack, SK home of Al Cherkas(for any of you older Rider fans)
Work for Shell Canada
First Rider game: July 1982 @ TF vs BC Lions, will never forget b/c of Leos orange pants
Have only missed 3 Rider games @ Mcmahon since '97
Make it back to TF every summer for at least 1 game
Favorite Rider from my time: Don Narcisse
Horray More Calgary Rider Fans!!

albundy

08-07-2003, 04:18 PM

Al Bundy
Too Friggin Old
Work at shoe store
2 kids

Been a Rider fan since I scored four TD's in a single game...

Nidaros

08-07-2003, 06:24 PM

Lee Davidson
26yrs old
Head Coach of american football team in Europe
Living in Trobdheim, Norway

sectiongreen

08-07-2003, 06:37 PM

Greg

I'm 31.

Been a riderfan since I went to my first game in 1980.

I'm a teacher in Regina.

I love travelling to watch the team play.

candyman

08-08-2003, 05:54 PM

Born: Winterpeg - was actually a bomber fan till I was 8 lol.
Grew up: Regina - Was converted my first labour day game and havent looked back.
Live: Calgary - No converting again still bleed green been here four years. Finally got a win here that was the highlite of my summer so far. Stampede was pretty cool too

goose

08-09-2003, 08:01 PM

Hi my Name is Chad and i have a Rider problem. I live eat and Breathe Rider's and thanks to this great site thier is so much info i never new about my rider's.. I'm 27 years old and have been a season ticket holder since 1993. I currently live in watrous and work at the local video store. I recently got my Certificate in 3d animation and hope to one day land a job in my feild....making a CFL game would be the ultimate..and one of my dreams or at least work on madden. I sit in section 24 and like the rest of our section give the visiting team a piece of our mind....lol...see u there...

3rd Down

08-09-2003, 09:08 PM

Originally posted by goose@Aug 9 2003, 06:01 PM
Hi my Name is Chad and i have a Rider problem. I live eat and Breathe Rider's and thanks to this great site thier is so much info i never new about my rider's.. I'm 27 years old and have been a season ticket holder since 1993. I currently live in watrous and work at the local video store. I recently got my Certificate in 3d animation and hope to one day land a job in my feild....making a CFL game would be the ultimate..and one of my dreams or at least work on madden. I sit in section 24 and like the rest of our section give the visiting team a piece of our mind....lol...see u there...
Goose or Chad...I guess anyone would go by 'goose'... :) You should contact David ... he's been working on a CFL video game for years..good luck, pal

David at WinterValley .. or something like that

goose

08-10-2003, 01:02 AM

Whose david?

squish

08-10-2003, 10:22 AM

David Winter, he's on the board a lot. He's a game developer.

Steve W

08-10-2003, 11:58 AM

- 42, Calgary
- Self employed - business advisor/business coach
- Rider fan since birth > I have watched every Rider game (via TV) that I have been available for, and that have been available for me, for 30+ years.
- Take annual trip to TF to watch live but go to all Rider games at McMahon

terryk

08-20-2003, 05:36 PM

Terry Kaszas
Corporate Travel Consultant
Regina
2 kids 6 and 4- both have been going to games since they were 8 months old. I tried to name my son Rider but settled for Riley.
Fan since I was 5, my dad worked the games, painting the lines and cleaning the stadium. Met tons of Riders and have all sorts of propoganda from my early years.

One of my best memories is driving down to see the Riders play in Shreveport, we won 33-11. We made the Regina T.V. highlights that game, and I did an interview on tv and radio down there.

Haven't missed too many games even when I lived in Vancouver for 2 years.

terryk

08-20-2003, 06:32 PM

Hey PTRIXX, cool tatoo. I have the Rider Helmet tatooed on my arm.

Nealon Dean

08-20-2003, 06:49 PM

Dean Clark, 28
From Regina ... now living in Calgary
Engineering grad from U of R

Riderfan since birth ... Riderfan forever !

Shawn d

08-20-2003, 06:58 PM

23 years old
Seasons from 87/88 - 96, 03 (have gone to at least one rider game every year)
Attended 2 Grey Cups('91, '95) this year will be my 3rd
U of R student
lived in Calgary for one year, going to school at DeVry(school = bad memories/Calgary = good memories)

Dgotts

08-20-2003, 07:01 PM

32

Born in Regina, grew up in Findlater, High School in MJ, UofS

Have lived in Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Winnipeg, Grande Prairie (AB), and now in Edmonton for the past year and a half.

First rider game was probably straigth from the delivery room to TF.

CalgaryRiderFan

08-20-2003, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by Edmonchuck Rider fan@Aug 20 2003, 05:01 PM
32

Born in Regina, grew up in Findlater, High School in MJ, UofS

Have lived in Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Winnipeg, Grande Prairie (AB), and now in Edmonton for the past year and a half.

First rider game was probably straigth from the delivery room to TF.
Hi Dean!

go riders

08-20-2003, 11:46 PM

Born in Regina, grew up in Regina, went to university in Regina.

Started going to games when I was about 5. Long before there was the flame, there was a guy who fired a cannon when the 'Riders scored. That was my Dad. I use to get to go to the games and sit right down on the field. As a 5 or 6 year old, how cool is that!?!?

Worked for Earl at Taylor Field while in high school. In university, I bought tickets the year they started the University section. Actually help sell them.

Before school ended, IBM offered me a job in Toronto. I thought, "All I have to do is pass? Cool!" Moved here about 15 years ago. Have been an Argo season ticket holder for all but one year since they moved to Skydome, the memorable 1989! ;) (I got married in 1989, so I never forget how many years I've been married ;) )

My kids have probably been to more CFL games than the average Canadian. They've been going to games since birth. My daughter's first game came in 1994. The CFL had told the Ti-cats they had to sell something like 15,000 season tickets by the end of the season or the league would fold them. The last game of the year was against the 'Riders some I figured that if that was the Cats last game, I'm going. We bundled up my 2 month old daughter and sat in the sleet as the 'Rider beat the Cats. :D

The whole family goes to Argo games now. My 5-year old son has cheered for the 'Riders until this year. He's decided he's an Argo fan now . :huh: He was real annoying for 58 minutes of the first game of the year. He's really into now, and it's pretty cool (even if it is the Argos).

Riders89

08-20-2003, 11:59 PM

Transferred from Swift Current to Moose Jaw 1 year ago to work for an ag dealership.
(110 miles closer to Taylor Field!)

33 years old, married and have 3 year old boy who just got his first Rider jersey at Sunday's game
against Ottawa.

Favorite old school players; Chris DeFrance and Joey Walters
Favorite players today; Reggie Hunt and Matt Dominguez

Worst personal Rider moment at T.F.
The missed field goal against Montreal this year. It was the most horrible empty feeling
I have ever experienced. Just getting ready to cheer a win and then nothing but silence.
Better days ahead!!!!

p.s. hey boys, bring back the Herbert Hawks!!!

terencius1

08-21-2003, 12:39 AM

Terry MacNaughton
(Hence Terencius1)

Work for the Legislative assembly.

Born and raised in Regina.

Been a season ticket holder since 1976, and indeed this is the best team I have seen since 1976, and I am 45 years old.

Football Fanatic, used to sneak into Taylor field as a kid to sit in the Main stands or get banished to the Rider Rookie section. And I remember when Taylor field had real grass as well.

BOY, I have seen a lot of bad football in-between those years. :angry:

ILoveNealon

08-21-2003, 01:36 AM

[FONT=Arial][SIZE=1][COLOR=green]Name Bryn (pronounced Brin) Fowler
From Wawota, SK.
Rider fan since I was born
16 years old
Going to first Grey Cup this year!!!! :D

Stephen LaRose

08-21-2003, 01:44 PM

Hello. My name is Steve. And I am a Riderholic.

Born in 1964. According to family legend, I was supposed to be named, in part, for Rider coach Steve Owen (and a Lord Stephen somebody-or-other who helped solve the 1962 medicare dispute).

Born in Fillmore Union Hospital March 1, 1964. I'll go back to Fillmore only when the end of the world comes -- everything there happens a hundred years later.

One sister, who's married and living in Calgary with her husband and two children.

Fan as long as I can remember, though the latter part of the Al Ford era was a very trying time.

First remember cheering for the Riders in 1969 Grey Cup, where they lost to Ottawa.

First game attended was at Taylor Field in 1973, Grey Cup rematch against Hamilton.

Lowest point in my life was 1995. I had a ticket for the Grey Cup ... 45 yard line 10 rows up on the west side ... and was unable to go because of double pneumonia (hospitalized). In fact, I mised the entire week's festivities. (Not going to make that mistake again).

Soon to be ex-editor of The Fort Times in Fort Qu'Appelle (after you write a headline with "Provincial Court" and "castration case," there's not much else one can do in small-town journalism).

Effective next month, living common-law with fellow Rider fan Tammy (works for SaskPower) and we're expecting in February. One more Rider fan on the way.

Dgotts

08-21-2003, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryRiderFan@Aug 20 2003, 06:52 PM
Originally posted by Edmonchuck Rider fan@Aug 20 2003, 05:01 PM
32

Born in Regina, grew up in Findlater, High School in MJ, UofS

Have lived in Saskatoon, Regina, Swift Current, Winnipeg, Grande Prairie (AB), and now in Edmonton for the past year and a half.

First rider game was probably straigth from the delivery room to TF.
Hi Dean!
Gov,

Thinking about the Oct. 19 Game in Calgary. Have you started checking on tickets yet?

Dean

bleedingreen

08-21-2003, 07:56 PM

20 years old from Regina

U of R student - Admin

Rider fan since the day I was born, and will die the same

My only purpose here is to make fun of Sellers (Blue Bombers, more like Bombers Blow), he will admit that i am far more toight than he is :D

Sellers

08-21-2003, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by bleedingreen@Aug 21 2003, 05:56 PM
20 years old from Regina

U of R student - Admin

Rider fan since the day I was born, and will die the same

My only purpose here is to make fun of Sellers (Blue Bombers, more like Bombers Blow), he will admit that i am far more toight than he is :D
NEVER!

BG runs with gangs!

Roughriders Girl

08-22-2003, 12:44 AM

Bleeding Green

08-22-2003, 01:32 AM

Thought I should weigh in here so I don't get confused with Bleedingreen (who either talks really fast or cannot spell :D )

32 Years old
Currently Calgary resident and season ticket holder at McMahon
Born in Saltcoats, Sask. and University in Saskatoon
Occupation: I am the guy who goes around oiling the seat hinges on the portapotties for Rocky Sanitation

My parents are not sports fans and the reason I discovered football is that I was watching TV (one of the 2 channels we got with peaseantvision) and came across the game (I was probably 7 or 8 at the time). Thought it looked interesting and watched it. Then realized that one of the teams was from Saskatchewan and was even more excited. Started devouring football on TV for years and finally got a chance to go to a game in high school with a friend and his dad - they had season tickets and I had to buy my own game day ticket and sit by myself - good experience!

Rammer

08-22-2003, 01:50 AM

That is a post that I can relate to BG, I also had "peasantvision", although since I am slightly older( by 10 years, almost) I had but a solitary channel. However this channel did carry football games as well, and every now and then I wa able to catch a Lions game, awesome.

However my first live game came at McMahon Stadium with my then gf (now wife of 18 years) while the Lions were in town. It was -30 plus had a windchill, I believe that the Lions lost the game but once I removed my frozen feet from the concrete I can not remember anything else.

Anyways I had Stampeder seasons for about 6 of the 10 years I resided in Calgary, and now have been able to move closer to where I belong and am a Lions season ticket holder.

BTW, when my wife stuck out that weather for a Lions game, I knew I couldn't throw her back. :o

Eskihomos

08-23-2003, 03:26 PM

Hi I'm a Eskimo fan who happens to be gay. Both of these facts seem to make the moderators of this forum uncomfortable as they have twice censored my comments, not for content but because of my logon. <_<
I trust the members of this forum are not as small minded :unsure:

Rider Rooter

08-23-2003, 03:40 PM

I've got no problem with your name. It must take a lot of courage to admit that you are an Eskimo fan.

SFiO

08-23-2003, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by Rider Rooter@Aug 23 2003, 01:40 PM
I've got no problem with your name. It must take a lot of courage to admit that you are an Eskimo fan.
You beat me to it, RR. :D

Loux

08-24-2003, 12:04 AM

Landon Loucks
16 years
Fife Lake, SK
rider fan as long as i can remember

bleedingreen

08-25-2003, 03:24 PM

Thought I should weigh in here so I don't get confused with Bleedingreen (who either talks really fast or cannot spell  )

I guess I talk fast and can't spell :P

CalgaryRiderFan

08-25-2003, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by Eskihomos@Aug 23 2003, 01:26 PM
Hi I'm a Eskimo fan who happens to be gay. Both of these facts seem to make the moderators of this forum uncomfortable as they have twice censored my comments, not for content but because of my logon. <_<
I trust the members of this forum are not as small minded :unsure:
I didn't moderate you, but until you explained yourself, my first thought was that you were a Riderfan using a handle to incite Eskimo fans. If that had been the case, imagine the doo-doo the mods here would have gotten from other sites for 'allowing that'.
Now that we know the real story, it's all good.

SFiO

08-25-2003, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by CalgaryRiderFan@Aug 25 2003, 03:04 PM
Now that we know the real story, it's all good.
...except for the "Eskimo fan" part... :lol: ;)

emma

08-26-2003, 02:33 PM

Now that I finally learned how to post (I think)....
Born in Regina, grew up in Coronach, Sk, currently in Calgary working in accounting for an oil company.
28 years old, been a Rider fan as long as I can remember, love the CFL, coming home for Grey Cup!! :D

I love reading the posts in this forum, great website!

sportsnut

08-26-2003, 10:14 PM

Lampman Sask.
39yrs old
Rider Fan since conceived (Rumor has it during a 1963 home game)
Coal Miner :ph34r:
Not panicking after Esks game :blink:

All will be well again after we ground the bumbers!!!!!!!! :lol:

Chaps

08-26-2003, 10:30 PM

hey sportsnut...you know Warren Walters? Barry Rosner?

tblazer

08-27-2003, 01:50 AM

I'm from Milestone, Sk
I'm 28 years old
Fan from birth (now I'm on the sidelines at every game!) ;)
Promotional Director for the Trailblazers :D :D
Presently recruiting help for Grey Cup (anyone want to volunteer?) ;)

See ya on Sunday!!!

Sellers

08-27-2003, 06:39 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (tblazer @ Aug 26 2003, 11:50 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I'm from Milestone, Sk
I'm 28 years old
Fan from birth (now I'm on the sidelines at every game!) ;)
Promotional Director for the Trailblazers :D :D
Presently recruiting help for Grey Cup (anyone want to volunteer?) ;)

See ya on Sunday!!! [/b][/quote]
I might be inclined . . . but only if I'm guaranteed a position where I'm around the cheerleaders the entire time! :sellers:

SFiO

08-27-2003, 07:00 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Sellers @ Aug 27 2003, 04:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I might be inclined . . . but only if I'm guaranteed a position where I'm around the cheerleaders the entire time! :sellers: [/b][/quote]
Make him wear GREEN, tblazer... make him wear GREEN. ;) :lol:

marbo

08-27-2003, 10:35 PM

42 years old
Originally from Gravelbourg Sask.
career in broadcasting
Married with 3 children
Now call Regina home.

RIDERFAN4EVER

08-28-2003, 10:12 AM

I guess I never logged in my first time here. I am a huge Rider fan from the north and that is not just because of my size. I am 29 and have been a rider fan since I was able to listen to Carm on the radio. I have been looking forward to the grey cup back in Regina since I heard that it was coming back. I missed the 95 grey cup because I was in Australia. Once again I will miss this year's Grey Cup but for a different reason. My wife and I are expecting our first born the day before Grey cup.. Yes I know I should learn to plan and count to nine but that damn Valentines supper and wine was too good!!!!! HA HA.....To everyone that is going to the Grey cup Cheer hard for me too because I will be yelling at my TV at home in Saskatoon either with my newborn or with my expectant wife. GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOO RRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEERRRRRR RRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

Roughriders Girl

08-28-2003, 12:16 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (RIDERFAN4EVER @ Aug 28 2003, 08:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I guess I never logged in my first time here. I am a huge Rider fan from the north and that is not just because of my size. I am 29 and have been a rider fan since I was able to listen to Carm on the radio. I have been looking forward to the grey cup back in Regina since I heard that it was coming back. I missed the 95 grey cup because I was in Australia. Once again I will miss this year's Grey Cup but for a different reason. My wife and I are expecting our first born the day before Grey cup.. Yes I know I should learn to plan and count to nine but that damn Valentines supper and wine was too good!!!!! HA HA.....To everyone that is going to the Grey cup Cheer hard for me too because I will be yelling at my TV at home in Saskatoon either with my newborn or with my expectant wife. GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOO RRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEERRRRRR RRRRSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!! [/b][/quote]
Good luck with your newborn. Thats exciting!!

Dave W

08-29-2003, 11:26 AM

60 somthing :o

Rider fan since Glenn Dobbs and Indian Jack played in the dirt at TF. Hmmmm. That wasn't just yesterday! :rolleyes:

Retired from 34 years in the Air Force and 5 years building boats.

Most important contibution to this world? Raising Riderfans. :P :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tony_Montana

08-29-2003, 09:36 PM

My name is Guy Incognito :ph34r:

I live in Edmonton, and Work as an MWD/LWD Supervisor

I am 20 years old, with 9 years experience.

I am married with 1.8 kids, the 1.8 will turn into a 2 on Oct 3.
I have worked all over the world, and lived in several places,
and let me tell you, Saskatchewan will always be home to me,
and I was born a Rider fan, I will die a rider fan, and I will raise
at least 2 Rider fans to replace me when I go!

And I have a problem, I am a riderholic. B)

squish

08-29-2003, 11:09 PM

Well, not many people here will know what an MWD supervisor is. But I believe I do. I was a wellsite geologist for several years, mostly in southeast Sask.

Nat

08-29-2003, 11:14 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tony_Montana @ Aug 29 2003, 07:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> My name is Guy Incognito :ph34r:

I live in Edmonton, and Work as an MWD/LWD Supervisor

I am 20 years old, with 9 years experience.

I am married with 1.8 kids, the 1.8 will turn into a 2 on Oct 3.
I have worked all over the world, and lived in several places,
and let me tell you, Saskatchewan will always be home to me,
and I was born a Rider fan, I will die a rider fan, and I will raise
at least 2 Rider fans to replace me when I go!

And I have a problem, I am a riderholic. B) [/b][/quote]
Been working since 11 and breeding Rider fans since 18?

Way to go, I think.

<_<

Tony_Montana

08-30-2003, 01:15 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (squish @ Aug 29 2003, 09:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Well, not many people here will know what an MWD supervisor is. But I believe I do. I was a wellsite geologist for several years, mostly in southeast Sask. [/b][/quote]
I just finished your gamma log!

Aaron

08-30-2003, 01:29 AM

well my name is Aaron Nagy
i am 21 years young
I am an intern at cjgx in yorkton, hoping to work their full time.

roughage

08-30-2003, 11:11 AM

Rider fan since I can remember - first real memory is listening to the Riders paste the Esks 40-0 on the radio - I believe that was the '76 season.

Best Rider memory - sitting on the 55-yard line for GC '89 at Skydome (2nd best - was in a Rider tv commercial in mid-80's).

Rider season tix holder from 1981 to 1988, when I moved to Ontario (born and raised in S'toon). Currently living in Niagara, TiCat season tix holder.

U of S Commerce Marketing/Finance grad '87.

Open invitation for anyone travelling through S.Ont to join me for a few pops, and/or take in a TiCats, Sabres, or Bills game if the teams are in town.

go riders

08-30-2003, 03:20 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (roughage @ Aug 30 2003, 11:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Currently living in Niagara, TiCat season tix holder.

[/b][/quote]
Where are you sitting for the game on the 12th?

Argo Fan in Winnipeg

08-31-2003, 06:59 AM

I am in Winnipeg.
Favorite team: Blue Bombers
Second favorite: Argonauts

Been a fan of the CFL since 1984.

Riderfan4life

09-08-2003, 10:24 PM

Matt Haas,
I'm from Grayson, SK.
I am an electrician, have been a rider fan for as long as I can remember, been a season ticket holder in sec. 28 for 2 years, and a riderfans member for about 3 days.

cdba

09-10-2003, 09:29 PM

Born and raised and will die a RIDER fan. I remember sitting in the stands before there was even a canon let alone a flame. Sat on the side lines with go riders, then had him fallow me to Earl’s along with our youngest brother. Moved between both coasts since 85. If a game is on TV it is taped if I can’t watch it. Will be going to my first Gray Cup this year.

go riders

09-11-2003, 08:18 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (cdba @ Sep 10 2003, 09:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Born and raised and will die a RIDER fan. I remember sitting in the stands before there was even a canon let alone a flame. Sat on the side lines with go riders, then had him fallow me to Earl’s along with our youngest brother. Moved between both coasts since 85. If a game is on TV it is taped if I can’t watch it. Will be going to my first Gray Cup this year. [/b][/quote]

How's it going Warren? What's cdba?

Section26

09-17-2003, 01:09 PM

Grayson Tiger

09-17-2003, 01:12 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Riderfan4life @ Sep 8 2003, 08:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Matt Haas,
I'm from Grayson, SK.
I am an electrician, have been a rider fan for as long as I can remember, been a season ticket holder in sec. 28 for 2 years, and a riderfans member for about 3 days.
[/b][/quote]
It's about time you signed up for this site!

Voice of Reason

09-23-2003, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by go riders
Born in Regina, grew up in Regina, went to university in Regina.

Started going to games when I was about 5. Long before there was the flame, there was a guy who fired a cannon when the 'Riders scored. That was my Dad. I use to get to go to the games and sit right down on the field. As a 5 or 6 year old, how cool is that!?!?

Worked for Earl at Taylor Field while in high school. In university, I bought tickets the year they started the University section. Actually help sell them.

Before school ended, IBM offered me a job in Toronto. I thought, "All I have to do is pass? Cool!" Moved here about 15 years ago. Have been an Argo season ticket holder for all but one year since they moved to Skydome, the memorable 1989! ;) (I got married in 1989, so I never forget how many years I've been married ;) )

My kids have probably been to more CFL games than the average Canadian. They've been going to games since birth. My daughter's first game came in 1994. The CFL had told the Ti-cats they had to sell something like 15,000 season tickets by the end of the season or the league would fold them. The last game of the year was against the 'Riders some I figured that if that was the Cats last game, I'm going. We bundled up my 2 month old daughter and sat in the sleet as the 'Rider beat the Cats. :D

The whole family goes to Argo games now. My 5-year old son has cheered for the 'Riders until this year. He's decided he's an Argo fan now . :huh: He was real annoying for 58 minutes of the first game of the year. He's really into now, and it's pretty cool (even if it is the Argos).

But would a real fan have his Gift opening the day of a playoff game?

Voice of Reason

09-24-2003, 02:15 PM

Born and raised mostly in Regina

Closer to 40 than 30.

Went to almost every game between 79 (Rider Rookie Section) and 94. At that point Al Ford decided to blow up a pretty good team, and save money, because he could force us to buy season tickets to get Grey cup Tickets.

I figured if Ford did not care about winning, i did not care about attending. Never lost my hope for better, but came close a couple times.

After Roy showed up, my hope came back. I am probably a bigger fan than I have ever been now, attening 4 road games this year.

go riders

09-24-2003, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Voice of Reason
But would a real fan have his Gift opening the day of a playoff game?

Playoff game in early October? Maybe a 'Rider game that day (don't recall), but certainly not a playoff game.

Ooohhh. I get it! Ya know what? By October, all 'Rider games are effectively playoff games.
;)

Voice of Reason

09-24-2003, 02:45 PM

I remember missing a game in Calgary for it, must have been regular season.

I missed the playoff game there that year too, I cant Imagine what made me miss that.

On the bright side I was in Edmonchuck when we pummled them in the final.

Tracy Ham still has a headache.

Eddie Lowe Rules

FBIC

09-24-2003, 06:49 PM

Born in Regina 36 yrs ago
lived in Odessa, Melfort and Saskatoon
Live in Edmonton
Work as a Control Systems Specialist
Pulled for the Riders since 76, but became a big fan in 89.
Favorite Rider : Ray Elgaard

ridersrule

09-24-2003, 10:41 PM

36 yrs old, born and raised in Maidstone, SK. Work for Husky Energy outside of Lloydminster at the Upgrader in process operations. Riderfan since the 76 season.

KansasRiderFan

09-25-2003, 12:06 AM

32 years old.

Born in Wilkie, SK., in 1971. Lived there for first 4 years of my life. Don't remember a lot about the town.

Moved to Churchbridge, SK. and lived there from age 4-10.

Then moved to Stratford, ON. Lived there until I was 17 then moved to.......

Wolseley, SK where I graduated and worked for 10 years for a pharmaceutical company.

Married a wonderful girl from Kansas. We lived up in Wolseley for about 8 mths until company decided to shut down plant I worked at. :mad: But I'm over that now. :D

We decided to move down to Kansas and give that a go. Have lived down here for almost 2 1/2 yrs and about 3 weeks ago, I finally was approved for Permanent Residence.

And that's my life story. :D

KansasRiderFan

p.s. Was a Sec. 106, Row 14, Seat 7 season ticket holder for 10 years.

Missing the Riders and the CFL and the great country of CANADA!

:hugs:

squish

09-25-2003, 01:01 AM

So when was the deportation then?

;) :p :lol:
kidding kidding!

KansasRiderFan

09-25-2003, 01:18 AM

:lol:

Oh, did I forget to write that down? ;)

air_burgess

09-25-2003, 03:57 PM

username = air_burgess
Name = Ryan Spelay
Originally from Yorkton, SK
Now live in Saskatoon, SK
Occupation = PhD Grad Student at the U of S in Chemical Engineering
Favorite Player = Chris Szarka
Love the Riders but hate to see them waste another promising season
Went to the BC game (loudest game I have ever been to), why can't the Riders play like that all the time?

squish

09-25-2003, 04:21 PM

Related to kevin Spelay perhaps?

I went through school (geology) with him in the early 90's.

dr_greenblood

09-25-2003, 08:44 PM

*Name - Dr_Greenblood
*Age - 40
*Born in Regina, Sk.
*Have lived and promoted this team in:
Calgary, Ab., Banff, Ab, Smithers, B.C.
and Richmond, B.C.
*Moving to Kelowna in May/04 and will
still promote team.
*Work in the Airline Industry.
*Connection to team:
-Brent Racette(former backup for a few
in the 80's)-distant Cousin.
-Tom Shepard(former Rider Pres and
head of Rider Lottery)- Uncle
*Born with a football in my hand, went
to first game at the age of 4, when I
bleed, I bleed Green( I really do!!!)
*Born a Rider fan,Will die a rider fan

:15bobble:

GITC

09-25-2003, 09:36 PM

Originally posted by dr_greenblood
*Born with a football in my hand,
Ouch! How's your mother? :confused: :rolleyes: :D

Narco

09-26-2003, 01:39 AM

30...Medicine Hat...Born and raised in Moose Jaw... Started bleeding green in 89 during the playoffs...1st Rider game was in 90 at Commonwealth Stadium

sensikev

09-26-2003, 11:16 AM

My nameis Kevin I'm 27 originally from Moose Jaw. Now living in REgina work as a baker at a couple of robins in town.
Been a rider fan for years...and am currently as season ticket holder in section 6

Linebacker Blitz

09-27-2003, 07:08 PM

Dave - 25 years old, married
originally from Toronto, but have lived in Regina for the last 10 years now

greenheart

09-28-2003, 12:38 AM

Currently live in Calgary, but born and raised in Regina and moving back to God's country (aka Sunny Saskatchewan; this time Saskatoon) next month!

I have worked with the Riders as both a staff member and volunteer for the past 15 years.

Was in Toronto when we won the Cup in 1989. Was also in the blizzard in 1997 in Edmonton when we came up a little short. Grey Cup 95 was great and I can't wait for the festivities to begin this year.

roughage

10-02-2003, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by KansasRiderFan
32 years old.

Born in Wilkie, SK., in 1971. Lived there for first 4 years of my life. Don't remember a lot about the town.

Moved to Churchbridge, SK. and lived there from age 4-10.

Then moved to Stratford, ON. Lived there until I was 17 then moved to.......

Wolseley, SK where I graduated and worked for 10 years for a pharmaceutical company.

Married a wonderful girl from Kansas. We lived up in Wolseley for about 8 mths until company decided to shut down plant I worked at. :mad: But I'm over that now. :D

We decided to move down to Kansas and give that a go. Have lived down here for almost 2 1/2 yrs and about 3 weeks ago, I finally was approved for Permanent Residence.

And that's my life story. :D

KansasRiderFan

p.s. Was a Sec. 106, Row 14, Seat 7 season ticket holder for 10 years.

Missing the Riders and the CFL and the great country of CANADA!

:hugs:

You forgot to mention your undying love for KFC chicken!!!

Myk Aussie

10-02-2003, 04:06 PM

I'm the only Aussie media Guy to ever report on the CFL & CJFL!

& the only Aussie guy that has covered the NFL in the past 6 years.

Good luck to Riders!

Go Lions!

Myk Aussie

KansasRiderFan

10-02-2003, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by roughage
You forgot to mention your undying love for KFC chicken!!!

Oh right, I forgot! :confused

I kept a picture that I drew way back in grade school. I thought I would share it with you all. :)

http://carla752.homestead.com/files/KFC.jpg

squish

10-02-2003, 06:25 PM

sheesh, the KFC nightmare!

GreenBlood

10-03-2003, 02:00 AM

My turn. Sorry I took so long.

Born in Regina, lived there until early 20's, have lived/worked in Estevan/North Battleford/Lloydminster in the last 12 years. We still have a family farm near Stoughton, I make it home for every seeding or harvest. Live now in Whitecourt, AB and am a small business owner. Father of a 4 year old son who lives for the 'Riders, dresses in Gainer clothing before every game. Also bets the neighbour beers for popsicles when 'Riders play. He has won eight popsicles, I have given up seven beers. Hmmmmm.

First Rider memory: Kitchen table at the farm, about 4-7 years old listening to a game, it was a road game. Fourth quarter, 1 minute left, Riders are down by less than a touchdown on their side of mid-field. Honest, I remember this.

Lancaster comes on the field, the radio got quiet. I remember asking my Mom, why there was no (crowd) noise. She responded, "They're scared son, it's Ron Lancaster". Can't remember anything else. Absolutely hooked ever since.

Favorite player: It is like choosing between your children. I would say Chris DeFrance. Joey Walters, Don Narcisse, Ron Lancaster, Ray Elgard ect. also make the list.

Still miss home, will return permanently as soon as possible after I teach these Alberta boys about real football fans.

Riders

GITC

10-03-2003, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by GreenBlood
Still miss home, will return permanently as soon as possible after I teach these Alberta boys about real football fans.

Riders
Hey! Some of us Alberta boys ARE those real football fans. :) :cool: :D

GreenBlood

10-03-2003, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by Green IS the Colour
Hey! Some of us Alberta boys ARE those real football fans. :) :cool: :D

You make my job that much easier!!

Riders

Roughriders Girl

10-05-2003, 02:53 AM

*ahem* what about us GIRLS???

GreenBlood

10-05-2003, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by Roughriders Girl
*ahem* what about us GIRLS???

Please accept my apology.

Riders

GITC

10-05-2003, 11:20 AM

Originally posted by Roughriders Girl
*ahem* what about us GIRLS???
I don't presume to speak for all the guys on this site but, personally, I really like girls and have to give two thumbs up.
:hello: :2thumbs:

squish

10-05-2003, 10:57 PM

...and I give three thumbs up! :unsure: :confused ;)

djpjtj

10-07-2003, 10:34 PM

Dwayne Jeffery
teacher in Nokomis
32
taking my child, 4 months old, to her first game on Monday, she actually likes watching football on tv
lived in toronto in 89 and on game day, told my dad, what are the odds we will be living in the city the grey cup is being held and the riders are in it. So i got tickets from the paper and we went to the game. I was right above where Tony Champion got that great catch that almost broke our hearts.

ANyways, i am new to this and started when I learned of the bc/sask game and I think we can make a difference by continuing to bombard them with our thoughts.(Like really a car race?)

But I love reading the interesting and thoughtful posts for all the topics. Especially interested to see the two very different opinions of Davin Bush.

Anyway, this is a great place to discuss, disect, rant and enjoy our riders.

Hope to see everyone on MOnday...go Riders

zoolady

10-08-2003, 12:17 AM

Okay, I guess I should finally post here if I'm going to make a nuisance of myself.....

From Raymore (actually by the aforementioned Nokomis), UofSer (GO HUSKIES!!!) and landed in Calgary.

Could share stories of CRF (many rez years, and university years, no wait, he still has me beat... :D ) but cannot without implicating myself so you are safe CRF.

True lover of football--the ultimate statement being a Stamps season ticket holder this year.

I listen to Jack. Uh, wait. Nevermind. Calgary radio thing.

marketer. its a lifestyle....

GreenBlood

10-08-2003, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by djpjtj
I was right above where Tony Champion got that great catch that almost broke our hearts.

I remember that catch ...., I still do!

I also remember a draw play and a field goal, thank goodness.

Welcome to the board.

Riders

CalgaryRiderFan

10-08-2003, 10:08 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by zoolady
[B]Could share stories of CRF (many rez years, and university years, no wait, he still has me beat... :D )

Hey c'mon now, let's play nice :)

MUNKEE

10-12-2003, 02:52 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bobcalder
[B]I teach English at the University of Saskatchewan (watch your grammar. guys).

From me come regina, yorkton born, poster youngest, since riderfan '96

Schmutt

10-13-2003, 12:31 AM

28 y/o Paramedic from Weyburn and grew up watching the Stamps dominate in the 90's being from Calgary...not many of us that move from Alta to Sask, but Rider fan for years because of my grandpa...it is nice to be with the best fans and team in the world!!!

DENNY1

10-18-2003, 04:41 PM

RIDER FAN AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. ORIGINALLY SASK BOY FROM KAMSACK, SASK. BUSINESS OWNER IN COCHRANE AB, BUT STILL BLEEDING GREEN EVERY GAME. MY CREW AND I STILL TAKING IN EVERY GAME WE CAN, EVEN THOUGH MOST ARE MARRIED OR JUST WHOOP'D. STILL, KEEPING OUR BIRTHRIGHT AS SASK BOYS BLOOD SERIOUS. TAKE CARE. GO GREEN OR GO HOME

greeninalberta

10-18-2003, 06:57 PM

We were rider season ticket holders for quite a few years until moving out to Cochrane, AB. We go to at least one game a year in Regina and to all the Rider games in Calgary, of course!!!!! Heading back for Grey cup and hope to see you all there!!!! GO RIDERS!!!!! :cool:

achara

10-20-2003, 09:24 PM

Sarah
Age:19
History major at the U of R
Rider fan for only a couple years :huh: (but hey, better late than never)

DENNY1

10-21-2003, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by greeninalberta
We were rider season ticket holders for quite a few years until moving out to Cochrane, AB. We go to at least one game a year in Regina and to all the Rider games in Calgary, of course!!!!! Heading back for Grey cup and hope to see you all there!!!! GO RIDERS!!!!! :cool:

GOOD TO SEE OTHER GREEN BLOODED FANS OUT HERE IN COCHRANE, THE LOYALTY OF RIDER FANS IN MY MIND IN LEGENDARY AS VERY SELDOMLY CHANGE TEAMS TO THE NEW HOME TEAM. KEEP ROCK'N HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT THERE! DENNY

oldschoollid

10-22-2003, 05:27 PM

28 year old Fanatic - creator of Prairie Sunset helmets wheat on hardhats and current green helmet wearing goobers in section 28 - season ticketholder since '97.

Currently a high school teacher in Regina.

hihocarp

10-26-2003, 01:49 AM

Living outside of Calgary since 89,Which by the way had the best fall classic ever, Origanally from Sedley Sk. Been a Rider Fan since forever. Was at the game to watch Travis & Nealon put on a clinic agaist the Stamps. Esks almost put us into 2nd place today, now we'll have to show them how to beat the Bummers. Go Riders

footballmomma

10-28-2003, 06:34 PM

Born and raised Regina Girl 30+ married, 3 sons
I have been a Rider Fan forever!
Best memory 89 greycup winning kick. I was expecting first child got so excited we thought baby was going to be bounce out I was jumping around so much!
Rules to a great marriage never discuss
Politics, Religion and who is the Riders best QB. :lol:

doctor_r

10-30-2003, 05:44 PM

Ryan, 23
Born and Raised in Balgonie....
spent a stint in Medicine hat and Moved back to Regina...

Been a Rider Fan since forever, thanks to my Grandpa taking me to almost every game since I could walk :D
I just wish I was going to the peg this weekend.... STUPID WORK!! :mad:

Red Green

10-30-2003, 06:39 PM

First 19 years on a farm near Carragana SK little town 40 mi. east of Tisdale moved to Kindersly (Oil patch) for 5yrs. Transfered to Red Deer AB (oil Patch) 16yrs.I remember the days of Ron, George, Bill,and the boys playing hard while we were listning on the truck radio during harvest. Bleeding Green From Birth July 15 1963 :clink: :drunk:

best in the west

10-31-2003, 12:47 AM

From Scotland now living in Regina.....Married a local and have 2 daughters we go to all the games, I am miserable from Nov. to June as I have no Rider Football to keep me going :15bobble

3rd and 1

10-31-2003, 02:02 PM

Not a Rider fan, but a Bomber fan from Winnipeg, a teacher and 26 yrs. old.

Nat

10-31-2003, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by 3rd and 1
Not a Rider fan, but a Bomber fan from Winnipeg, a teacher and 26 yrs. old.

Still in your football adolescence. You'll grow up to be a Rider fan.

;)

Wolf

11-01-2003, 08:09 PM

Born and raised in Regina and also lived in Stoon for 10 years.

Have worked all over the world and believe it or not have met Rider Fans in the damndest places...

Have always been a Rider fan and will always be Rider fan...like they say...you can take the fan out of Saskatchewan, but ya can't take Saskatchewan out of the fan... :D :D :D

CathyVan

11-03-2003, 10:46 AM

Fan since 1989, when I moved here from Toronto!

Cathy
SIAST employee
Age 40

Beels

11-03-2003, 04:59 PM

Born in Regina, Raised and currently reside in Watrous.
Family has had season tickets since '85, went to my first game in '86.
Age 25
Occupation - Bookkeeper

rx16

11-03-2003, 05:36 PM

26 years old Pharmacist

born & raised in Moose Jaw 2 blocks from Pauz

now residing in Swift Current 15 blocks from Pauz

CFL & Rider Fan Forever

The Pulse

11-05-2003, 08:35 PM

Originally posted by rx16
26 years old Pharmacist

born & raised in Moose Jaw 2 blocks from Pauz

now residing in Swift Current 15 blocks from Pauz

CFL & Rider Fan Forever

If I'm not mistaken rx16 is a golf wizard as well.

parlorized

11-06-2003, 12:53 AM

Originally posted by best in the west
From Scotland now living in Regina.....Married a local and have 2 daughters we go to all the games, I am miserable from Nov. to June as I have no Rider Football to keep me going :15bobble
And miserable most of the time from June to Nov. as the Riders are consistently inconsistent?

bc49

11-08-2003, 12:09 PM

Born in 1968, raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia where I first started watching the Riders on TV as a six year old.
At first I dug the uniforms but eventually it was the diehard fans of the team that made me a permament Rider fan. Have always considered the Riders fans to be the best fans of any team in any sport in any country.
BC Lions season ticket holder for 3 years.
The life long dream has always been to take in a Rider game at Taylor Field. If things go our way this weekend it will be a dream of EPIC proportions.

GO GREEN OR GO HOME

LJRider

11-16-2003, 03:52 AM

Originally posted by rickyg
Married with one HUGE 3 year old Riderfan

Uh... you sure about that Ricky?

(This is a "had to be there" for those at the Fanbash on Nov 14... :D :D :D )

im3d

12-03-2003, 12:05 PM

Rider fan since '58
Born in '59
first Rider game 1963 againist the Blue Bombers
Moved to Calgary in '67
Ah '67, Lancaster and Reed!
Had slowly been try to convert all of Calgary to be Rider fans until I realised that Calgary fans are wagon jumpin' fair weather fans, so I just gloat now.
Married to a converted Rider fan. (who's in love with Danny Barrett)
I see the Riders at McMahon 1 or 2 times a year depending on the schedule.
Work for a webstreaming company.
Favor Rider past-time: Quoting Rider records for fastest 2, 3, 4 touchdowns when they are behind in the fourth quarter, then watching them work their magic (sometimes).

iso_55

12-13-2003, 04:26 AM

iso_55:

Born in Winnipeg & moved to Calgary at age 35 in 1990. Married 17 years, 2 kids (both teenagers- Geez!!).
Former insurance adjuster. Now semi-retired school bus driver & football coach.
Season ticket holder for the Bombers from 1974 to 1989 & Stampeders from 1990 to 1996.
First CFL game I ever attended in Aug 1969 at age 14. Bombers beat the Riders 16-14 that evening...

PatrickBurnt

12-17-2003, 10:54 AM

-Season Tickets since '88.
-Born and raised in Regina in '73.
-Have lived in Calgary, Edmonton, and Moose Jaw, currently in Regina...hopefully forever.
-Married with a 2 year old son.
-Work at the U of R (FNUC Building) for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (Feds)
-Also finishing my Business degree here.
-Played football for 14 years, still lift weights, play hockey and as much XBox as possible!

iso_55

12-18-2003, 03:47 PM

Welcome Patrick!!

PatrickBurnt

12-23-2003, 05:46 PM

Thanks! One wonders how Patrick Burke is doing these days. Probably something related to food services...

dannyo905

12-26-2003, 02:59 PM

lol patrick

coachcam

01-03-2004, 10:07 PM

My name is Cameron
Calgary, Alberta
Born in Saskatoon raised in North Battleford
I am related to Fransoo, ****, Parkinson, and Gregoire.
I am curious to find out if there is a place here in Calgary for Roughrider fans can go. Some sort of clubhouse or something.
I am 30 yrs Old
My all time favorite rider is
#71 Bobby Jurasin

Hello to all of you out there

squish

01-04-2004, 02:05 AM

Hey, welcome Cam.
32 years old, raised in NB too.

iso_55

01-04-2004, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by coachcam
My name is Cameron
Calgary, Alberta
Born in Saskatoon raised in North Battleford
I am related to Fransoo, ****, Parkinson, and Gregoire.
I am curious to find out if there is a place here in Calgary for Roughrider fans can go. Some sort of clubhouse or something.
I am 30 yrs Old
My all time favorite rider is
#71 Bobby Jurasin

Hello to all of you out there

Yeah McMahon Stadium... ;)

GITC

01-04-2004, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by iso_55
Yeah McMahon Stadium... ;)
That was my initial thought as well but figured it was too easy. Thanks for picking off that cripple, iso. :D

Racer

01-14-2004, 08:57 AM

Been here for a while not sure why i didn't do this earlier

38
Rider fan since minute 1
Married with 3 wonderful kids 2 and a 1/2 Rider fans (Emily is getting there LOL)
Warehouse manager at WBM Office Systems here in Regina
Long time Stock car racer/announcer/fan not to safe admiting that here but its out there now + you probbably figured it out from my avatar.
Turn ons no wait thats to much info LOL...