DougR

shhhhhh…..no spoilers...but if you are ever ordering a Cinnabon in Omaha....

Greetings from the High Desert of New Mexico, USA!
HOW ABOUT THOSE BOMBERS?  They almost gave me a heart attack last Friday night after giving me the impression the game was under control at half time.  However, a win is a win.  And we have a huge game this week.  I haven't seen the odds of a Bomber's victory yet.  Are they favored and by how much?

On a funny note, I was at my local American Legion Post Saturday night for Karaoke and they had an NFL preseason game on the TV.  A friend asked who I was rooting for this year and I said the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  He got this puzzled look on his face because he had never heard of the team or a city called Winnipeg.  I know, I know.  The things I have to put up with down here with these Americans.  You Canadians have it so easy above the border (ha ha).  Anyway, I think I need to go online and order a Bomber's shirt to wear around my small town and to Karaoke.  Of course, with the crowd I hang out with, they'll ask me to sing "I'm a Lumberjack" again. 

I am doing some additional homework to make sure I completely understand your posts.  You know....offence vs offense, favourite vs favorite, etc etc.  Is there a translator online from Canadian to American?  (ha ha)  Yes, I feel as if I better put the (ha ha) in just to make sure there are no misunderstandings.  I am joking.  Please feel free to give me a hard time as well.  I have a very thick skin and I doubt you will hurt my feelings.

I am also watching some old videos to become more accustomed with my new team, my new league and my new Canadian friends on this forum.  I think I found the perfect videos online....see below.

Well, I have run, eh.  I will keep my fingers crossed for our Bombers.  I have a good feeling this week about a victory but, honestly what the BLEEP do I know being this far south?   After all, I am closer to the Mexican border than I am to the Canadian (only 244 miles to Juarez....the "fun" city of Mexico, right?) (ha ha).

GO BOMBERS!!!!
 
 

The team's webstore is a good place to start shopping:
 
https://www.thebomberstore.com/collections/mens/T-Shirts

Greetings from the High Desert of New Mexico, USA!
HOW ABOUT THOSE BOMBERS?  They almost gave me a heart attack last Friday night after giving me the impression the game was under control at half time.  However, a win is a win.  And we have a huge game this week.  I haven't seen the odds of a Bomber's victory yet.  Are they favored and by how much?

On a funny note, I was at my local American Legion Post Saturday night for Karaoke and they had an NFL preseason game on the TV.  A friend asked who I was rooting for this year and I said the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  He got this puzzled look on his face because he had never heard of the team or a city called Winnipeg.  I know, I know.  The things I have to put up with down here with these Americans.  You Canadians have it so easy above the border (ha ha).  Anyway, I think I need to go online and order a Bomber's shirt to wear around my small town and to Karaoke.  Of course, with the crowd I hang out with, they'll ask me to sing "I'm a Lumberjack" again. 

I am doing some additional homework to make sure I completely understand your posts.  You know....offence vs offense, favourite vs favorite, etc etc.  Is there a translator online from Canadian to American?  (ha ha)  Yes, I feel as if I better put the (ha ha) in just to make sure there are no misunderstandings.  I am joking.  Please feel free to give me a hard time as well.  I have a very thick skin and I doubt you will hurt my feelings.

I am also watching some old videos to become more accustomed with my new team, my new league and my new Canadian friends on this forum.  I think I found the perfect videos online....see below.

Well, I have run, eh.  I will keep my fingers crossed for our Bombers.  I have a good feeling this week about a victory but, honestly what the BLEEP do I know being this far south?   After all, I am closer to the Mexican border than I am to the Canadian (only 244 miles to Juarez....the "fun" city of Mexico, right?) (ha ha).

GO BOMBERS!!!!
 
 

Greetings from the High Desert of New Mexico, USA!
HOW ABOUT THOSE BOMBERS?  They almost gave me a heart attack last Friday night after giving me the impression the game was under control at half time.  However, a win is a win.  And we have a huge game this week.  I haven't seen the odds of a Bomber's victory yet.  Are they favored and by how much?

On a funny note, I was at my local American Legion Post Saturday night for Karaoke and they had an NFL preseason game on the TV.  A friend asked who I was rooting for this year and I said the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  He got this puzzled look on his face because he had never heard of the team or a city called Winnipeg.  I know, I know.  The things I have to put up with down here with these Americans.  You Canadians have it so easy above the border (ha ha).  Anyway, I think I need to go online and order a Bomber's shirt to wear around my small town and to Karaoke.  Of course, with the crowd I hang out with, they'll ask me to sing "I'm a Lumberjack" again. 

I am doing some additional homework to make sure I completely understand your posts.  You know....offence vs offense, favourite vs favorite, etc etc.  Is there a translator online from Canadian to American?  (ha ha)  Yes, I feel as if I better put the (ha ha) in just to make sure there are no misunderstandings.  I am joking.  Please feel free to give me a hard time as well.  I have a very thick skin and I doubt you will hurt my feelings.

I am also watching some old videos to become more accustomed with my new team, my new league and my new Canadian friends on this forum.  I think I found the perfect videos online....see below.

Well, I have run, eh.  I will keep my fingers crossed for our Bombers.  I have a good feeling this week about a victory but, honestly what the BLEEP do I know being this far south?   After all, I am closer to the Mexican border than I am to the Canadian (only 244 miles to Juarez....the "fun" city of Mexico, right?) (ha ha).

GO BOMBERS!!!!
 
 

Sounded loud to me on 680 CJOB (listened online since I can't get many of the games down here south of the border).

Thank you to who ever is posting the games on YouTube a day or two afterward (from this American fan).
 

Greetings from the High Desert of New Mexico, USA!
HOW ABOUT THOSE BOMBERS?  They almost gave me a heart attack last Friday night after giving me the impression the game was under control at half time.  However, a win is a win.  And we have a huge game this week.  I haven't seen the odds of a Bomber's victory yet.  Are they favored and by how much?

On a funny note, I was at my local American Legion Post Saturday night for Karaoke and they had an NFL preseason game on the TV.  A friend asked who I was rooting for this year and I said the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  He got this puzzled look on his face because he had never heard of the team or a city called Winnipeg.  I know, I know.  The things I have to put up with down here with these Americans.  You Canadians have it so easy above the border (ha ha).  Anyway, I think I need to go online and order a Bomber's shirt to wear around my small town and to Karaoke.  Of course, with the crowd I hang out with, they'll ask me to sing "I'm a Lumberjack" again. 

I am doing some additional homework to make sure I completely understand your posts.  You know....offence vs offense, favourite vs favorite, etc etc.  Is there a translator online from Canadian to American?  (ha ha)  Yes, I feel as if I better put the (ha ha) in just to make sure there are no misunderstandings.  I am joking.  Please feel free to give me a hard time as well.  I have a very thick skin and I doubt you will hurt my feelings.

I am also watching some old videos to become more accustomed with my new team, my new league and my new Canadian friends on this forum.  I think I found the perfect videos online....see below.

Well, I have run, eh.  I will keep my fingers crossed for our Bombers.  I have a good feeling this week about a victory but, honestly what the BLEEP do I know being this far south?   After all, I am closer to the Mexican border than I am to the Canadian (only 244 miles to Juarez....the "fun" city of Mexico, right?) (ha ha).

GO BOMBERS!!!!
 
 

You got that right!  I would rather be a hoser than a Suck-skatcha-wan RR fan.  By the way, I looked up poutine and it looks interesting.  I would try it.

So, in return, you need to try a quintessential dish from my state of New Mexico. 
Red Enchiladas - Corn tortillas dipped in red chile sauce, sprinkled with chopped onion and grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.  The enchiladas are served pancake style.  I prefer the red chile con carne  and one egg on top.  Of course served with refried beans and rice on the side.  The La Posta de Mesilla restaurant serves the best in my state: https://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/
 

You got that right!  I would rather be a hoser than a Suck-skatcha-wan RR fan.  By the way, I looked up poutine and it looks interesting.  I would try it.

So, in return, you need to try a quintessential dish from my state of New Mexico. 
Red Enchiladas - Corn tortillas dipped in red chile sauce, sprinkled with chopped onion and grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.  The enchiladas are served pancake style.  I prefer the red chile con carne  and one egg on top.  Of course served with refried beans and rice on the side.  The La Posta de Mesilla restaurant serves the best in my state: https://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/
 

You got that right!  I would rather be a hoser than a Suck-skatcha-wan RR fan.  By the way, I looked up poutine and it looks interesting.  I would try it.

So, in return, you need to try a quintessential dish from my state of New Mexico. 
Red Enchiladas - Corn tortillas dipped in red chile sauce, sprinkled with chopped onion and grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.  The enchiladas are served pancake style.  I prefer the red chile con carne  and one egg on top.  Of course served with refried beans and rice on the side.  The La Posta de Mesilla restaurant serves the best in my state: https://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/
 

I must say, those royals and gold helmets look just stunning on TV.

Sounded loud to me on 680 CJOB (listened online since I can't get many of the games down here south of the border).

Thank you to who ever is posting the games on YouTube a day or two afterward (from this American fan).
 

Hello Everyone.

My name is Doug and I am a new Blue Bombers fan from Belen, New Mexico USA.  This is my rookie season for the Bombers and the CFL.  I have become fed up with the NFL and I am enjoying this change immensely.  

I posted an introduction on another forum but, this one was brought to my attention via email today.  Please have patience with me as I root around like a bull in a china shop trying to figure things out.

THANK YOU for the history lesson.  I loved it.  Good to know.  Please share more as this American (new to the Bombers and CFL) roots around as if he doesn't know much....because he is learning.

I will tell you one thing, I haven't had a better reception than the one I've received on this forum.  I thank everyone for taking me under their wing and bringing me into the Blue Bomber family.  I checked ESPN+ and they show just a few of our Bomber games.  However, I might use them for the playoffs and Grey Cup.  In the meantime, it's YouTube for the game a few days after or I can listen to the games online via your local radio station.  It works for me either way right now.

And I came across this video today about some other Americans who became Blue Bomber fans.   I picked the right team no doubt!!!  https://globalnews.ca/video/3629111/father-and-son-from-california-become-winnipeg-blue-bombers-fans

 

Thank you.  I will check them out.
But, first the good news.... since I can't watch tonight's game, I will be listening to 680 CJOB over the internet.  GO BOMBERS!!!!

THANK YOU for the history lesson.  I loved it.  Good to know.  Please share more as this American (new to the Bombers and CFL) roots around as if he doesn't know much....because he is learning.

I will tell you one thing, I haven't had a better reception than the one I've received on this forum.  I thank everyone for taking me under their wing and bringing me into the Blue Bomber family.  I checked ESPN+ and they show just a few of our Bomber games.  However, I might use them for the playoffs and Grey Cup.  In the meantime, it's YouTube for the game a few days after or I can listen to the games online via your local radio station.  It works for me either way right now.

And I came across this video today about some other Americans who became Blue Bomber fans.   I picked the right team no doubt!!!  https://globalnews.ca/video/3629111/father-and-son-from-california-become-winnipeg-blue-bombers-fans

 

THANK YOU for the history lesson.  I loved it.  Good to know.  Please share more as this American (new to the Bombers and CFL) roots around as if he doesn't know much....because he is learning.

I will tell you one thing, I haven't had a better reception than the one I've received on this forum.  I thank everyone for taking me under their wing and bringing me into the Blue Bomber family.  I checked ESPN+ and they show just a few of our Bomber games.  However, I might use them for the playoffs and Grey Cup.  In the meantime, it's YouTube for the game a few days after or I can listen to the games online via your local radio station.  It works for me either way right now.

And I came across this video today about some other Americans who became Blue Bomber fans.   I picked the right team no doubt!!!  https://globalnews.ca/video/3629111/father-and-son-from-california-become-winnipeg-blue-bombers-fans

 

And.....this is another reason I picked the Bombers.  If I ever make it up for a game (and believe me I am checking flights or looking at driving, etc) I want to be in the stands with passionate fans like these folks.  GO BOMBERS!
 
 

I don't want to brag but, I used my New Mexico USA mojo last night to help the Lions bring down the Eskimos in the standings.  It was a combination of a huge bonfire in my backyard, a small farm animal for a sacrifice and a lot of beer.  Oh and some chanting.  You would understand if you lived in New Mexico. (ha ha)  All the Bombers have to do is win tonight!!!

And yes, I did figure out that I had my weeks screwed up.  We're playing Hamilton tonight, right?  GO BOMBERS!

I decided to follow the CFL for the first time from start to finish.  I have known about the Bombers and have watched them before.  I love their uniforms.  I love the stadium (looking at it online).  I like what I've read about the fans.  And frankly, this far into the season I know I made the right choice.  I am not some flighty kind of fan.  I pick a team and ride with them through bad and good seasons.  

About the how I watch the games.  My wife and I cut our cable a few years ago.  So, now I actually check the news and scores online.  Then a day or two after the game, the full broadcast has been showing up on YouTube.  So, I watch the game that way.  

I will probably try to go to a local sports bar when the playoffs arrive and of course when the Bombers go to the Grey Cup this year.  😉

Your jib, I like the cut of it...

D'oh

I love it....the Evil Empire.  

The only Eskimos we have down here in the State are ..... (drum roll please) Eskimo Pies!  (Yeah I know, keep my day job.  I have no future as a comedian)

I love it....the Evil Empire.  

The only Eskimos we have down here in the State are ..... (drum roll please) Eskimo Pies!  (Yeah I know, keep my day job.  I have no future as a comedian)