Sports!
What happens when friends take a chance & travel to see their team in action????
Terry, Bill, Phil & Jim have experienced 20 years of Packer Football! And, a Green Bay experience that is more than football!! How did this migration begin from Pennsylvania & New Jersey?????
First, there were others - Andy, John, Bob, Rich,...... On a chance, the original group decided to visit a special football location - Green Bay & Lambeau Field! To make a long story short, 20 years ago, after buying tickets on the street, and talking to locals, a connection was made! Through that connection, many home Packer Games, away games, playoff games were enjoyed! New connections were made & lost, and over twenty years, the Packer Buddies continued to make their trek to Lambeau!
Out of the group, Terry, Bill, Phil, & Jim continued the tradition! And, a friendship grew! What have the "Fantastic Four" experienced?
1 - Of course, great Packer games. Playoff games! Favres' last games as a Packer! Away games, in Kansas City, Miami, Washington, etc!
2 - Great players! Of course, Favre & Rodgers! Driver, Matthews, Nelson, Woodson, etc!
3 - Great Moments! Packer Alumni, Kramer, Starr, Horning, Taylor, etc! Farve's Retirement festivities.
4 - Meeting Green Bay People! Darlene & Tom, who were at the Ice Bowl! Charlotte, her father received his season tickets from Lombardi himself! Henry Jordan's niece. Bridget, a real estate agent, she sold Brett Hundley's home. And, the stories continue! We have met MANY people with connection to Green Bay & it's football history! That is the beauty of Packer country!
5 - Things to do? Segway Tours of Green Bay. Fox River Boat Tours! A trip to Sturgeon Bay. Many great local eateries, Prime Quarter, Titletown, etc. A Railroad Museum. A tour of the Packer Hall of Fame, a Tour of Lambeau! Many many things to do & see in the Green Bay area!
Who are these visitors to Green Bay? All retired educators! All Packer Fans. Terry, Bill & Jim retired track & Field coaches! Phil, grew up in Sturgeon Bay! Bill & Phil attended high school together!
So, Terry, Bill, & Jim met on the track oval! Phil, entered the group after attending a high school reunion. And so, the journey began. Terry, Bill, & Jim - 20 years ago. Phil about 8 years.
I have tracked my 37 Packer games, here they are:
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That is 37 games! My record, 25 wins & 12 losses. Away games, 9. Playoff games, 4. Favre's last Packer Game! Many great memories! And, the people that the Packer Buddies meet have made the trip very special! And, the Packer Buddies friendship has become stronger every trip!
Go Pack Go!
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