MISSION COMPLETE: 09-26-2009, 7th Annual Pig Bowl Flag, Saturday

[Quick2]

Come on Gang.. This is coming up.. anyone else.  Rally...

[Hoot]

Can't I have to work Sunday; though it is the evening. I am willing to carpool with anyone.

[tavrikgannon]

I told him that I wasn't sure that anyone would stay over, but I would put it out there.

 - Bill

[tavrikgannon]

Since Billy had to drop out and Rick isn't able to make it? Any other takers?

I've let Curt know that he has Vader, Scout, Mandalorian and our spotter. Anybody else wanting to do this, you need to let me know ASAP!

Matt: I am working on carpooling transportation for you. I'll keep you posted!

 - Bill

[Rattlehead]

I am sad to see that not more of you could come down. I understand that it is not always easy time or cost wise. I do appreciate the effort I am just sad that Chewie and little Ani won't be there.

Weather should be good. Low wind and temp should be tolerable.

I don't expect you to be in costume for the whole thing I would just hope up through half time then at the beginning of the 3rd quarter you guys could call it and go in and change then go grab some grub.

I got food and drink for all of you.

See you Sat.

[Hoot]

I am sad to see that not more of you could come down. I understand that it is not always easy time or cost wise. I do appreciate the effort I am just sad that Chewie and little Ani won't be there.

Weather should be good. Low wind and temp should be tolerable.

I don't expect you to be in costume for the whole thing I would just hope up through half time then at the beginning of the 3rd quarter you guys could call it and go in and change then go grab some grub.

I got food and drink for all of you.

See you Sat.

Guys,

This is a FUN event. It should say something that a spotter had fun. Yes, it was cold. But that was the only problem, I had with the event. There were a lot of pictures see here. I think the intresting thing about this event is the way they score things.  Yes, each time a team makes a goal they earn points. However, what is intresting is that in the middle of a play the score, on one team or another, would go up because of donations made; to a team.  Please correct me, but I think the score last year was 132 to 99 (or some where in there).

[Rattlehead]

Matt is right. We do things different and allow people to kick $50 for a touchdown for your favorite team. The person that makes the donation is announced over the PA so it is a little incentive for businesses to do that.

Last 2 years scores:

2007
Actual Score
Oregon Cops 22     Washington Cops 20
On The Scoreboard
Oregon Cops 224     Washington Cops 593

2008
Actual Score
Oregon Cops 0     Washington Cops 9
On The Scoreboard
Oregon Cops 519     Washington Cops 360 


Just goes to show the kind of support we have been getting over the years.

[Rattlehead]

I think I did not mention this but we have a website, sorry for not bringing it up sooner.

www.pigbowl.net

You can see some of the past things we have done and our new commercial.

There is also a way to make a donation.

Check it out!

[tavrikgannon]

So, I am doing this event this Saturday. We will have Patrick, as Vader; and Ralph, as the Scout. Matt will be on hand for spotting duty and I will be wearing my version 1.0 Mando (hopefully for the last time).

Looks like they arranged (unless unforseen circumstances develope) to have Life Flight come in to fly one of the costumers in. Initially, it was to be Patrick, as Vader. But, as it happens, all of the necessary information wasn't submitted in time.

So, who should be making their grand entrance, via chopper? That's right, baby, me (International 48 Hours of Bill)!

The plan is this:

Vader and Scout will travel from BIMART to field in a 2009 Jeep Wrangler with the Family.

Scout and Vader will lead family out onto the field.

Chopper comes in, Mando exits presents game ball to Vader and presents Offical Coin to Ref!

I was hoping someone had a Star Wars Coin that we could use and then give to Gavin that is Jennifer's son. Any ideas there?

Chopper lifts off/lands at baseball diamond.

We all do intros and pictures/game time

I was hoping you guys could troop till the end of halftime then go in and change.

Hopefully tons of people will do pics.

Make sure Matt takes lots of pics if not video tape the whole thing where the chopper comes in.



Curt

I am a bit excited. I've always wanted to fly in a helicopter, just once. But I hate flying.... afraid of heights. I suppose it is a good thing that it will only be like a 5 minute flight!

Does anybody have anything in the way of a Star Wars themed challenge coin that they wouldn't mind donating to give to this kid? I know I got two of them, when we did the garrison challenge coins. I just need to find them.

Please LMK ASAP!

 - Bill

[Jabbasdead]

I have star wars coins.

Matt where do you live?

[Hoot]

I have star wars coins.

Matt where do you live?

I have a R2-TK, challenge, coin if anyone is intrested.

NE Portland. Bill will I be picking you up?

[tavrikgannon]

Patrick is coming over to pick me up. We are carpooling out together. I am still waiting to hear if he has room for you, as well, so that we can all carpool together.

I will look for the garrison coins, since I got two. But if you guys have spare challenge coins, go ahead and bring them. We can decide which one to give the kid when we get there..... because there is a good chance that I won't be able to find mine. So it will be nice to have something else as a back up.

 - Bill

[Hoot]

I will look for the garrison coins, since I got two. But if you guys have spare challenge coins, go ahead and bring them. We can decide which one to give the kid when we get there..... because there is a good chance that I won't be able to find mine. So it will be nice to have something else as a back up.

 - Bill

I can live with the garrison sparing a coin. As I said I have only one.

[tavrikgannon]

Things are shaping up. I did some upgrades to the Mando - new holsters (did I already mention that? I can't remember) for the Mavericks and I have the clone knees situated.

I tore through my place last night, looking for my challenge coins. Of course, they were in the last place I looked (which should have been the first place to look) - in my 501st letterman Jacket!

So, I have that packed away to give to the kid. I also found an extra proton patch, so I was going to give that to him, as well.

This should be a fun event. I wish more people could come out and enjoy the event. But thankfully, we have Patrick, Ralph and Matt to help out with this one.

Looks like I will need to be there a little bit before 6pm, since I have to sign some papers in the flight hanger by 6:15. This helicopter ride should be interesting....


Matt, I have got the transportation secured. Meet at my place at 4PM. We will all leave from my place at 4PM. Got it? That is 4PM, or 1600 hours! 

Oh, and be sure to bring your camera. This ought to be a photo-rich event, especially with the helicopter ride and the presentation of the game ball, and challenge coin to the kid!

I'm excited about this event. I can't wait. See you guys tomorrow!

 - Bill

[Quick2]

 For the folks going to this , Please contact Bill if you have questions. Have a safe trip. Enjoy the event.. looking forward to pictures.