The Airport ; A place for photo-ops and a power meeting ! Part 3
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 7:26 PM EST
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PrintWe had a choice, stay at our hotel or go a few hours early to the airport. Well,...there was nothing within walking distance from our hotel and if I learned anything from The Stalker it is that airports during a known event is a good hunting ground. Let me say, going there early was not a bad decision.
I'll spin this story in chronological order. Soon after we arrived I spot him. " Look Babe,....there's Lil' Jon". Like she couldn't say the words quick enough, "where's the camera, where's the camera, where's the camera !!!". The key is to be calm, cool, & collected. A point I often forget.
ow, if you follow my stories then you know I also am on a first name basis with Dolphin's CEO Mike Dee. And who do I see soon after Lil' Jon walks away,.........Mike Dee ! Well we chatted a bit and told him about how we ended up in Indy for the weekend and also discovered that neither of us have had much time on our bicycles since The DCC. I wanted to show him my FB profile pic of my bust from this weekend, but didn't think of it until we parted ways.
rom here I decided to get a pics of M.M. with the two Indy cars that where at the airport : The Steelers & The Chargers.
From there we headed to hanging with some of the other winners and grab a bite to eat. After about an hour I decided to cruise the concourse to see what I could see. And there he was, Super Bowl Winner, HOF'er, "The Playmaker" Michael Irving ! Now he was a little short with me, and he took a pic with M.M.,....he was totally cool to the little kid that wanted his pic & autograph. Class act is what I saw there.
Bad glare coming in from the window, I adjusted the pic as best I could,....
Now, here is another score. Former Buckeye Chris Carter. I wouldn't pull any punches here. He signed my pic that I got from Marino's HOF, but he was kind standoffish then, and again today. Maybe he was pissed about not getting into the HOF, maybe he is a serious type of guy, but he was having nothing to do with taking a pic with M.M. Shit,....I didn't even want to ask for another pic with guy as I tried to get a little conversation in and he said nothing. Kind of weird,...but whatever, you can't steal my joy. And,.....I never played a down in the NFL yet I'm going to beat him into Canton.
Then I see Mike Dee again, so I got my phone a readied for the picture I want to show him of the bust of me. I told him I was having it shipped back to Mom's house in Ohio when he mentioned we should,........hold on to you seat with this one,... put it on display in the stadium. Here he told me how to contact him, and said "call me and we'll talk about it". Needless to say, I will, in fact, chalk this one up to my Dolphin karma. I mean really, what are the chances that I : A) I win a contest that makes a HOF bust of me. B) bump into Mike Dee as we're leaving Indy. C) that he suggests we put it in the stadium formally known as Joe Robbie. Somebody pinch me,.....I must be dreaming !
When I said the Dolphins know how I am,.....I wasn't kidding !!!
So now it time to get on our plane and head back to Sunny Florida, a place we love. But wait,....who do I spot now, "The Real Deal" Evander Holyfield. He was pleasant when asked for a photo,......and much more popular than Chris Carter,.......lol.
Wifey wants to bust my balls about the position of the camera in the Lil' Jon pic, but she can't get me in focus ??? Oh well,.....as long as it wasn't a misfire with Marino I'm cool,....
That's it, that was our weekend in Indy. I hope you enjoyed sharing in our adventures. Just remember,....where I go, you go. Because I am always representing this website, The Deep End, and the Fan Club back in Toledo. You guys are the best, and don't you forget it !!!
OFF4L
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what a way to finish up, with the champ, very cool .
Oh and when mike dee gives you the luxury box , you can have a contest for seats , lol… kidding… well sort of ! looks like you both had a grand time and so glad you got to see your mom and uncle( bonus) , hope you had a good trip back, thanks for all the pics griff , it’s kinda like we got to go with ya. Go Phins !
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
I get a box,....you're the 1st one I invite. How about those apples !
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
incredible stuff!!
"the one and only Peezy" -tex ... "the Calvin Johnson of rookies.. instant impact" -Prime Time
"el peezy ['the real deal'] strikes fear in opponent bloggers hearts" -finsx
"El Peezy is a man of the people...Don’t hate the player – hate the game." -KC
by el presidente 00 on Feb 6, 2012 7:42 PM EST reply actions
incredible stuff!!
"the one and only Peezy" -tex ... "the Calvin Johnson of rookies.. instant impact" -Prime Time
"el peezy ['the real deal'] strikes fear in opponent bloggers hearts" -finsx
"El Peezy is a man of the people...Don’t hate the player – hate the game." -KC
by el presidente 00 on Feb 6, 2012 7:43 PM EST reply actions
Dude, you are the luckiest guy in the world
And you get my usual rec
Miami's Superstars: Reggie Bush, Brandon Marshall, Jake Long, Mike Pouncey, Karlos Dansby, Cameron Wake, Vontae Davis and Sean Smith (just wait), Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Mike Stanton, Gaby Sanchez, Hanley Ramirez, Josh Johnson, Heath Bell, Mark Buehrle, Jose Reyes, Tomas Fleischmann, Stephen Weiss, Jose Theodore, and Chris Versteeg. :)
YEAH!
So, do you think Li’l jon’s airport experience went something like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIgFn9dDi1Y&feature=related
what?! yeah!!
BTW, all of this is awesome. I haven’t been able to be around so much because of papers and the like, but this is just great. You have a bust in canton. Seriously.
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
if only for a bit
But still
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
by Strange on Feb 6, 2012 8:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I can tell you this,....
Lil’ Jon is little, but his bodyguard was as big as a mountain. 6’4" and about 325LBS,….
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, from now on, when thephinsider decides to collectively bitch at each other about a player
say like, Henne, or whoever, I am going to say something like
“OFF4L has a better chance of getting a bust in canton than this guy!”
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
Holy shit.
Now it’s going to be in MIami? Seriously dude. You are getting closer and closer to the banned out of jealousy line every day…
Congrats!
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Lets not put the cart in front of the horse,....
I have to give him a call, then we’ll go from there. BUt I wouldn’t bet against me,……
And, did you reply to my E-mail ??? I got you an empty beer can from the streets of Indy and want to get it to you.
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't get an email from you.
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lies… he just wants to get a second one from you so he can feel important ;op
common sence says if you put a stick in it and stirr if it stinks.. stop.. toss the stick and just walk away.
as my great grand pappy use to say: the only thing you should be insecure about is if your depends wont hold all of last nights dinner.
Not impressed
All you did was win a whole weekend at the super bowl and get the same bust that all the crappy football players get for being so horrible their entire career. Woo, Mike Dee is going to put you in Sun Life Stadium. It’s not that big of a deal. You’re probably going to be sitting next to the case with the ’72 Dolphins stuff in it but what the heck are they famous for anyways?
Oh my gosh, you rode a bike for 150 miles and raised thousands of dollars for charity. Well I saw a jar for cancer today and I put 5 bucks in there. Beat that, loser.
And you’re not even that hardcore of a fan. I have two jerseys, a Jason Taylor fat head, AND a Miami Dolphin TRASH CAN. All you have is a doll. Your lucky I didn’t enter in that contest or none of this would’ve happened.
(Note: Sarcasm above. Congrats you lucky bastard.)
I got S + What a Dog's Tail Does.
One of them "Young Guns"
That's funny stuff,....
Thanks !
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
thank you for showing us what it is to be a true fan of our team.. its not about this player or that player or this GM over that GM.. its about embracing the true spirit of football and to cheer on your team good or bad.. and you are living proof that when you put good things out there that good things come in return..
as my great grand pappy use to say: a man living his dream has found his heaven.
common sence says if you put a stick in it and stirr if it stinks.. stop.. toss the stick and just walk away.
as my great grand pappy use to say: the only thing you should be insecure about is if your depends wont hold all of last nights dinner.
Thank you,....
When I’m having a “moment” I can always reflect on these type of comments and they make me feel better. To know that people like yourself and many others enjoy my posts here at our site and appear to have my back,…….well, its just plain uplifting. So to that end, I try my best to better myself as person which ultimately makes me a better fan,……I think,….
Thanks again !
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Question: When do you get inducted into the ring of honor? Or is it gonna be the whole Deep End? Or have we not quite gotten that far yet?
NY Jets = NFL's Chicago Cubs
There's a fine line between hopeful and desperate. Just look @ Jets fans.
Yeah,.....not going to happen in this lifetime.
Besides,….lest we forget Miami’s Dolphin Denny. I keep telling my fellow Deep Enders we need to to something special to honor his memory.
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Great idea, you should pitch it to Mike Dee, all get the big hats and oversized sunglasses
That would be cool, he was an original, and opened the door for the more , shall we say, fanatical fan , lol.
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Feb 6, 2012 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
If I can cultivate that relationship a little further,.....you know I will.
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
He may make you " Fan Consultant " yeah , I like the sound of that !
founding member of the dolphins really old bastards fan club GO PHINS... TO THE GRAVE BABY!
by daytonadolfan on Feb 6, 2012 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
RIP Denny. You were/and always will be Unequalled.
NY Jets = NFL's Chicago Cubs
There's a fine line between hopeful and desperate. Just look @ Jets fans.
by TheFinReaper on Feb 6, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
I can remember seeing his so many times. RIP Denny!
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
*him
"Theyas no fawking qwatahback!"-Anonymous Patriots fan at seeing the Wildcat formation for the first time.
Nice, awsum, epic, cool, in like flint!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 6, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions
FYI,....it's in like Flynn
Errol Flynn, a movie actor from the 30’s, 40’s, & 50’s,…was a ladies man, hence the saying,……“in like Fylnn”.
I use to watch lots of old movies with my Grandma when I was a kid,….
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
the Movie i was refering to was James Colburn, he wound up making two Classic Our man Flint & the second was In like Flint!
But who cares your bigger then a movie star, If you cum down in the plane & need sumone to pick u up give me a call 561-Beav 999 Jk your my hero uno. If you ever in town (north-Boyton) yah got a place to stay, the nabors may keep you up till 3am every nite though!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 6, 2012 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
No worries,....ever with buddy.
Thanks for the offer,….you never know when I might take you up on it.
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by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
* type-O ,............with you
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 6, 2012 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Old Errol Flynn, was a swash-buckelerFrom Black Beard to playing the part of Don Waun a ladys man sort a speak!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 6, 2012 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
BTW, if you get that bust into the stadium formerly known as Joe Robbie
…
I mean seriously…
wow….
"The first thing I do when I get out of bed and feel the jolt in my knees is think of Roy Winston. On the second step, my calcified Adam's apple starts bobbing, and I think of Carl Eller. A few more steps in the dark and it's Willie Lanier. By the time I get to the bathroom, I'm flashing back to Dick Butkus and Ray Nitschke. And when the light finally comes on, I just hope that somewhere in the darkness they're thinking of me, too" - Larry Csonka.
He played before my time but one of the toughest SOBs to ever play!
He's an "action figure",...lol
Marching to the beat of a different drummer since 1965...
by Ohiofinfan4life on Feb 7, 2012 6:43 AM EST up reply actions
I hope that the Chargers Indy car didnt injure MM
playing with fire Griff.
a wise man once said..."My cats breath smells like cat food"
My love for THE MIAMI DOLPHINS is unconditional...period!
Win for pride, Win for us fans!
God I hope we can knock the Jets out of the playoffs, I couldn't imagine despising a team and fan base more.
Go Dolphins!
What a week!
Although I don’t often post, I most certainly read, especially if it’s posted by OFF4L. No way anyone’s gonna beat a week like that! Great line: ‘Never played a down in the NFL but I’m gonna beat (Chris Carter) into Canton’ LOL ^5!!!
Studies have shown that 23% of all institutionalized mental patients
are capable of living normal lives in a productive society.
The other 77% are Jets fans.
NY Jets fan base: Bringing insanity and inbreeding to your community since 1960.
Back on the Hennewagon. Chuggin' along with no spare...
I've only got one word for this... AWESOME!
Thanks for all you do for the fins and us fans. Truly inspiring.
Once again great stuff!
Seems like Mike Dee is a great guy.
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yeah i 4-1 like him!
wopper "the king" computer
We often look rite past the positive's cuz the negative's-r-so hard they dominate!
by wild zion beaver on Feb 11, 2012 9:22 AM EST up reply actions
Damn Griff, you're a lucky _____!
Thanks for sharing.
J-E-S-T-S SUCK, SUCK, SUCK.
I always take life with a grain of salt, plus a slice of lime, and a shot of tequila.
Awesome
Joe Philbin is my bro...for now
I don't share a birthday with Tom Brady, Tom Brady shares a birthday with me.
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