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Thursday, November 28, 2013

Our bus driver liked us..

...so much he wrote us a letter!

“Hi Kenny
Just want to thank you and the guys for a wonderful weekend, I really enjoyed myself.
Hope you don't mind but I will use your ironing board idea at the next tail gate party I go to...lol
Please pass this on to the other fellows for me.
Thanks again, Kim
XXXXXX Bus Lines

Fir Sure list

Fir Sure list : here is who actually made the trip to the 2013 Vanier Cup Road Tour

1. Kenny
2. JRock
3. Adam
4. Spence
5. Skinny Robin
6. Safety Kev
7. MMMMM
8. D'ark Marcy
9. IT Loney
10. Shawze
11. Robert Loggia
12. Whitey White (rookie)
13.. Tommy 2Gun
14. Big D Darrin
15. Towny Townend
16. Rob Riv
17. Grimo (rookie)

Special appearances by:
Kim the Bus Driver
JC aka JRock's boss

Congratulations to Whitey White, named rookie of the year based on his strong showing (it was the cookies).


Thursday, November 21, 2013

1 sleep newsletter

Hi Guys,

VERY excited about this weekend. Things are coming together... IMPORTANT update. Your tireless executive has decided that we will buy some burgers, dogs and buns for the BBQ. We can incorporate that into the bus cost and that will save everybody running around. You are welcome to bring more or other stuff if you want (we will have 2 BBQ’s) by all means, feel free.

SECOND important note – the sh1tter tank on the bus is SMALL... sh1t before you get on and all bladders must be emptied before embarking! Seriously ..

Speaking of the bus It will be $200 each. It will include a couple burger/dogs each, trip to and from QC and transport to and from the game on Sat. Feel free to email/bank transfer me $200. I would prefer email payment over PayPal or cash so I can put it right on the credit card I paid with. Here is the breakdown of the costs ;


Bus                              2560.00
Tip                                250.00
Room    for driver                285.00
Taxi to park-                      25.00
Game ticket for bussy            30.00  (we can try to sell if he doesn’t want to go)
Food 4 BBQ                       80.00
                                    ________
                                    $3230.00  divided by $16 is $201.88 but I rounded costs up so $200 each is good

As tradition holds...there are predictions from Adam and Myself...

V-Line;
Score:  Laval 35 Calgary 20
Calgary will attempt to make a game of it, but with home field advantage and their multi-pronged offensive weapons, including their QB Alex Skinner from Orleans, the Rouge et Or will take and early lead and never trail in the game.

Attendance: 18,900 (including 17 Santas)

Anticipated antics:
·         The wine machine runs out of wine Friday night. Towny writes a strongly worded letter and resumes putting wine on someone else’s tab when they refill it.
·         Rookie of the year battle is heated as Whitey, Grimo and Bert battle things out. But in a surprise move, JRock’s boss, local 60 yr old coolio Jean-Claude makes an appearance and is the clear winner of the title.
·         The pig people are back – Kenny is pleased to reacquaint himself.
·         The bus is a sweet method of transport. Kim the bus driver turns out to be a cool midget who loves Candy Cane shooters. After a few, Safety Kev has to drive the bus back to the hotel after the game.
·         Shawze, IT and Robert Loggia make a good impression on the local lovelies and increase the “likes” on our Facebook site to record levels
·         Despite the PA announcer’s pleas to “Stay off the field of play” at the conclusion of the game, the Vanier Santas storm the field and evade arrest
·         Once again we get interviewed by the local French news and scare several young Quebexicans into stopping believing in Pere Noel.

G-Spot;
Calgary 27, Laval 24
Going off the page but the cold weather and experience of Calgary coach Blake Nill will favour the Dinos. He has a ton of experience and has not done well at Laval before so will want to make up for that! Also, we hope to party with his wife the night before like we did a couple years back...Can you say Calgary Cougares? ; )
Attendance: 18,899 (including 16 Santas...someone doesn’t make it!)

Anticipated antics:
I have to think about this......

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Vanier Cup Santas Facebook Fan Page

We have our own fan page - check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/VanierCupSantas

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Ladies and gentlemen......la Coupe Vanier

....and three creepy dudes dressed as Santa for some reason


3 sleeps newsletter

Morning All,,,

Getting as few questions about logistics for Friday...here goes;

  • CP and Fitzroy crews pls be at the parking lot off Carp road, ready to embark the bus at 8 AM.
  • IT Loney group will be picked up off Bronson as soon as we can get there...likely around 8:30
  • CP crew has our shooters organized. Up to the rest of you how who want to work it.
  • Pack your own snacks and bevies for trip down
  • Santa Suits....make sure you have one.

For the trip down...Sadly, bus driver Judy from last time has a family event and can not be our driver. We have a new one... It is a man named Kim ... Shut your traps and don’t piss him off till we feel him out. The bus line said he was “looking forward to it”, so hopefully that means he is a good shit and will let us drink on the bus. I plan on bringing a stocked cooler of beer on the bus and some garbage bags/ paper towels etc. If we are behaved and don’t make a mess, they are usually cool. Not sure if he will dump the pisser off the side of the road though ; )

As far as the tailigating goes....I will bring an ironing board but if someone wants to bring a second one, likely not a bad call as we are a big group.
I am thinking of bringing a portable BBQ. Last time we hit the grocery store on the way and bought some eats to cook up.

Weather is supposed to be pretty mild... somewhere between 0 and -6 so perfect for Santa Suits. Not like the ill-fated “ best 1-piece snowmobile suit competition” fiasco in 20 degree weather in Hamiltoe ; )


Cheers for now,
G

Itinerary

Schedule/Itinerary:
Friday:
8:00-8:15 am:  Meet bus at StittsvillePark and ride.  Carp Road exit on QW (same as last time). 
12:15pm: pulloff side road in Quebec and dump the tank from pisser
3:00pm: Arrive in QC.  Enjoy the wine machine.
4:00pm: COCKTAILS
6:45pm: wine machine
7:00pm: Dinner TBD
9:00pm: Debauchery
1:00am:  Chez Ashton Poutinery. (640 Grande-AlleeEst)
1:30am: wine machine
Saturday:
8:30am:  Breakfast Caesar’s
9:00am:  Depart for tailgate
9:30am: rum stained beard and frighten children.
10:30am: dirty girl pig roast
1:30pm: Kickoff. 
2:00pm-1am: non-stop debauchery (maybe slide some St. Hubert in there somewhere)
1:00am: Chez Ashton Poutinery. (640 Grande-AlleeEst)
1:30am: wine machine
Sunday:
7:30am: vomit
7:45am: Gatorade
9:00am:  breakfast
10:10am: Bus departs hotel

Required tools:
Santa Suits    
Under Armour Evening/elegant Wear                      
Pepperettes                    
Candy Cane Shooter materials (ingredients to be sent out later)
Ceasar fixings                         
BBQ     and utensils
Food and condiments for BBQ                    
Red Solo Cups
Beer for Bus and tailgate              
Pickled Eggs   
Curds          
Cooler and ice for bus                 
Chips
Ironing Board                          
Beer/beefJerky
Xmas tree
TUMS
Xantac
IV Bags

Spiced rum

Monday, November 18, 2013

4 sleeps newsletter

G’Day Lads,
 
We are in the last few days before the Vanier extravaganza. Only 4 sleeps to start banking sleep and building your reserves.
We have have an excellent crop of rookies this year... 3 “freshies” ;
 
“Grimo” 
 “Bert” 
Whitey White
 
For those who care, Laval is advancing to their 4th straight Vanier Cup and they will play against Calgary...Needless to say, the home crowd will be revved up and a good party is sure to be had. I am thinking we should get to the tailgate extra early given this fact. Maybe we can draw straws and send a small crew out early to stake out and claim a spot and set up the ironing board....warm up the pig BBQ etc ; )
 
Don’t forget to bring your shooter supplies. I would suggest one bottle per room and get even bottles of .Crème De Menthe (clear) and Peppermint Schnapps. I have Grenadine and a few shooter glasses. If we get 3 or 4 bottles of each (total) that’ll go along way ; )
 
Cheers,
G

Fir Sure list as of Monday and previous rookies honoured

Gents, here is our Vanier Cup Road Tour Fir Sure list, as of Monday:

Fir Sure list

1. Kenny
2. JRock
3. Adam
4. Spence
5. Skinny Robin
6. Safety Kev
7. MMMMM
8. D'ark Marcy
9. IT Loney
10. Shawze
11. Robert Loggia
12. Whitey White (rookie)
13. Edgy
14. Tommy 2Gun
15. Big D Darrin
16. Towny Townend
17. Rob Riv (rookie)
18. Grimo (rookie)

List of previously honoured Rookies of the Year:

Since 1999 we have given out the Rookie of the Year title. Here is the list of past honourees; those with an asterisk * are brave enough to be attending this year. Those with an accent circonflex ^ only came once and were never seen again!

1999: White Lincoln
2000: Sharpie Sharp (came a few times after, but not since about 2003)
2001: Spence * (promoted to Vanier Executive)
2002: Never Leave Grieve ^
2003: "Cuzin'" Bill ^
2004: Donny "Bohonos" ^
2005: "Prosthetic Unit" Walthers ^
2006: NOT AWARDED - no rookie had the guts to come to Saskatoon with us
2007: "Super Mario" Andre ^
2008: Towny Townend *
2009: Dr. C.D. ^
2010: Big D Darrin *
2011: Neil the Vancouver Local ^
2012: shared by Edgy *, Robert Loggia * and Tommy 2Gun *

7 Sleeps update

Gentlemen.

In case you have not yet heard the news.  Dollarama carries a $3.00 Santa Suit.  Not the pretties suit you will ever see and it does not have the fabulous boot covers….or a hat, or a beard….but it is $3.00 and they sell a wide array of beautiful $2.00 hats.  I suggest you take back the $50.00 suit and make a trip to the dollar store my friends.  This is a sweet, sweet deal.


Note: When wearing this suit don’t stand too close to an open flame, pink pig BBQ or any Quebexicans with a dart in their mouth.

Friday, November 08, 2013

2 weeks sleeps update

Well Fellas,

just 2 weeks from today and it’s time to depart for the equivalent of the Quebexican SuperBowl at PEPS stadium... home of the Canadian Football Factory called Universite de Laval.... Land of bountiful Poutine, the best tailgating in Canada, serious Frenchie football fans, and stimulating scenery... I for one, am very much looking forward to this year. I haven’t had poutine in 3 months and am looking forward to that and the lobby wine machine. We have a great gang heading up and if you can’t have fun in QC then you are ready for pasture. A couple of additional things to look forward to this year;

  • One of last year’s outstanding rookies (Edgy Edgerton) received his GoC Bilingual certificate this year. Adam now has some real backup to converse with the locals and French media..(although I have received compliments on my own “brand” of Quebexican).
  • We have a couple strong rookie of the year contenders in Robby “Bert” Rivington and Whitey White (Chad). Both bring a little something different to the mix but they both better bring their “A” game. May the best man win the coveted title for 2013.
  • J-Rock has managed to go 4 months without having any hernia surgeries, colon removals or scalper beatings. He is in good game shape for this year,....intestinally speaking.
  • Towny has been practicing how to order the entire McDonalds menu in French.= “Je vais avoir tout sur le menu. Tenez le poisson!”
  • Robert  “O...as in Oh my God, it’s Robert Loggia” Loggia will be on tour with us again
  • Tommy “2 Guns” Kohls has been training to stay up past 11 PM and vows not to ghost out on both nights. In the last 2 months he has been to Myrtle beach and an NFL football trip and he is on the Vanier tour for the Trifecta.
  • IT Loney has upgraded his phone and recording devices so his dirty pics and videos will be available to us n the highest definition possible
  • TO Mayor Rob Ford has asked if he can catch a lift and party with us for the weekend. I guess he has a meeting with Laval’s ex mayor Gilles Vaillancourt. “Fordy” says he’ll bring the crack and some Cheetos for the bus. “Did I have a couple of beers? Absolutely, I had a couple of beers. I had a good time and let my hair down a little bit”. https://twitter.com/shitrobfordsays 
  • Safety Kev has repaired his Satchel so the children of Laval are looking forward to Rummy Santa handing out candy canes at the game. Kev, keep that police check on your person.
  • We have been invited to the Quebec City VIP release party for a new line of clothing called “Under Armour Evening Wear”. After 4 years of beta testing by Matt “Baskin” Robbins, the clothing giant has decided to go ahead with the concept and release across NA starting in Quebec. Congratulations Matt...we are proud of you. Another Laurier graduate blazes the trail for others to follow. WE can’t wait to see your next fashion vision. Hint... Lulu Business wear Line??
  • Although “White” Lincoln Jeffries can’t join us this year, Dark M’arcy, MMMmmmm, Skinny Mac and the rest of the Fitzroy gang have committed to picking up the slack. That’s 30 pints Labatt 50’s each that you will need to absorb in addition to your own intake. Skinny, I heard they recently painted the halls at the hotel and they were hoping you could test it and perhaps sleep in the areas that are still drying. You will be provided proper signage.
  • D-Ball Birrell has been working in Fort McMurray for the last 6 months. I am a little afraid about releasing him into a metropolitan center. Luckily Spencer Spence has been working out steady and should be able to contain him. Congrats Spence on completing Greco lean and Fit, Tai Bo and your P-90X this month. Spencer has a side project he plans to unveil to the fitness world called P-69-Triple ex. That paired with my invention “Broga” are sure to be the next fitness craze
  • Shawzy Shaw will be not be on the bus and will flying in on a leer jet as per usual. As an aside, he is contemplating a legal name change either just going by “Z” , or the artist formerly known as Prince or coming up with a Symbol for his name like Prince...   , or whatever
  • Adam has been growing his ‘stache for Movember and has an eerie resemblance to Wolverine. He will need mutant strength as he is going for a 10th consecutive year where he has saved my life in some fashion during Vanier weekend. Good luck to us both....

1- Time to start thinking about supplies such as;
  • Santa suit and rum-stained beard (Cdn Tire if you need a new one but now is the time they start selling out of them)
  • Suppliers for candy cane shooters (recipe below)
  • Snacks for bus
  • Extra underpants
  • Shooter glasses to bring to game

Here is the recipe for the shooters we serve up off the Ironing board to our fellow fans;
Candy Cane Shooter
1/2 oz Grenadine
1/2 oz Crème De Menthe
1/2 oz Peppermint Schnapps
Layer in that order in a Shooter glass.

2- Check out the pics on the blog from 2009 and 2010 to get you in the mood.

3- In case you were actually interested in the football part...there were the last regular season rankings going but we are now down to 8 teams. Let’s hope that Queen’s makes it in and we can reunite with the Queen’s band and the Vanier Pere Noels will get piped into the stadium again like in 2010

1. Western (1)
2. Laval (2)
3. Calgary (3)
4. Queen’s (4)
5. Guelph (5)
6. Bishop’s (7)
7. Montreal (6)
8. McMaster (8)
9. Manitoba (9)
10. Saskatchewan (10)

This is the playoff game sched this weekend;

AUS Final - Loney Bowl = Mt. Allison vs St. Mary’s  @ 2PM AST
OUA Final - Yates Cup (Live on Sportsnet 360 / En direct sur Sportsnet 360) =  Queen’s vs Western  @ 1PM EST
Finale RSEQ - Coupe Dunsmore Cup (Live on Radio Canada TV)= Laval vs Montreal @ 1 PM EST
Canada West Final - Hardy Cup = Manitoba vs Calgary @ 2 PM MST


Cheers,


G