Vanier 2016 - 20 sleeps newsletter

Oskee Wee Wee, Oskee Waa Waa Vanier Santas!

In the immortal words of John “Hannibal” Smith from the A-team… “I love it when a plan comes together”.  We are down to the short strokes (no offence Loggia) with all the big logistical items out of the way;

·         The corporate box is booked…we are on the 35 yard line and it should be great.

·         Bus - Stittsville pick-up 9:20 @ Carp Rd., CP pick-up 9:45 @ Hwy 7 Timmy’s

·         Hotel is booked and you guys should be reserving your rooms if you haven’t already. There is a pool and hot-tub so don’t forget to pack your banana hammock and budgie smugglers

·         I should have costs after this weekend as we still have 1-2 guys to confirm.

·         Snacks for bus -  bring your best shortbread recipe to share ; )

I hope to make my pickled eggs this weekend so they have time to ferment.

·         Someone bring a speaker and tunes for the bus pls.

Other business:

·         Team meal – “what is your most delicious steak?” I can try to get us a reso for a decent meal on Friday night, maybe a steakhouse. Do your own thing for dinner if you want…but if you want in for a nice meal, let me know ASAP so I have numbers. Hess Village is within walking distance so we will likely end up there on Friday night. Saturday night is “free time”/ Shitshow.

·         Uni’s – Check your gear inventory, make sure Santa suit is intact. Sign of a bad Vanier is if you actually have all of your costume and/or didn’t lose or break something the year before

·         Pepper Spray – Hamilton is renowned for its’ large (in both numbers and physical size) Cougar and Skankasaurus populations. At Vanier Cup 2005, I was attacked and mauled by a Cougar posing at Mrs. Garrett from the “Facts of Life” sitcom. If not for Jrock’s quick thinking and a moveable coat rack, I might not be here today…and you guys would be watching this shit on TSN from your couches at home… seriously, it was scary shit.

Tailgate Charlie’s is documented Cougar habitat

·         Tailgating -  I heard for Ti-Cats games there is tailgating at a school parking lot across the road, but we need to confirm if this is on for Vanier or if the Po-Po have shut this down. We are investigating.

·         Last time in Hamilton (might be some familiar faces): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plhcRmCZwQE

·         Current events -  read this; http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/6815570-cfl-legends-help-kick-off-vanier-cup-marketing-push-in-hamilton/

·         Past events – read this - http://english.cis-sic.ca/sports/fball/history/vanier_cup_history

·         Rookie of the Year – currently no candidates!!! At this point we are all veterans so we will have to adopt one of add one to the list before departure ; )

Have a great weekend,

G