How fate finally stepped in for me

by twiggs on Aug 27, 2009 9:26 AM PDT

For years now it has been a dream of mine to be able to see the Blazers play in Orlando and Miami. Why these places you ask? Well I have an aunt that lives in Florida and I thought it would be a blast to be able to go to Florida for a vacation and to go to both games while I was there since they typically play these games back to back.

The hard part for me has always been not knowing what the schedule will be until this time of year. I am usually out of vacation by the time they do play in Florida and it is too late to try to plan a trip. I have always hoped that they play in the beginning of the new year so I have a fresh batch of vacation time but it hasn’t ever worked out for me.

Well my friends, FATE has finally stepped in. Yesterday I got a call from my aunt asking me to house-sit for her when she goes on vacation. And when is she going to be gone?

December 14 through December 21. Which means I will be in Florida when the Blazers take on Orlando and Miami on Dec 19 and Dec 20.

Oh man, what a glorious day for me. I am so excited to finally be able to go see my guys play in another city. Now, if only I can somehow meet the team while I am down there watching the games (hopefully behind the Blazers bench).

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How do you feel after reading this post?

Excited for you twiggs!

148 votes

Jealous that I can't go

82 votes

This should have been a fanshot

41 votes

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Good for you!

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Aug 27, 2009 9:30 AM PDT reply actions

Nice!

I’ve seen the Blazers play in Los Angeles (Staples Center, Forum and Sports Arena) and in Oakland – definitely different than watching them play in Portland but still a treat.

Now your dream needs to be that Portland wins both games….

by Storyteller on Aug 27, 2009 9:35 AM PDT reply actions

No kidding.

That’s just obvious though :)

"We believe" -Rudy Fernandez

by twiggs on Aug 27, 2009 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Great! The fates are with you.

Every once in a while I fantasize about seeing Blazers play in every arena. It’d be an amazing journey!

As far as meeting the team, I hope someone will chime in and let you know all of the tricks for meeting players. Seems like I’ve read some advice along those lines.

by Corvid on Aug 27, 2009 9:47 AM PDT reply actions

I have heard that it is easier to meet the players at away games than at home games

Wear Blazer gear, get there early, and go down to the court when they start warming up.

by trk on Aug 27, 2009 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions

So twiggs, which player would you like most to meet?

Now that Ruffin is no longer with the team.

by MiledAnimal on Aug 27, 2009 9:52 AM PDT reply actions

I wondered that, too

I was thinking a European player, but Sergio is gone, Claver, Freeland, and Koponen haven’t come over yet, and Sophia would slit her throat if she even glanced at Nic.

What’s a girl to do?.

"if Nate has Roy or Miller in the game at all times, that stagnation will turn into conflagration" -- two4larue

by jscot on Aug 27, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Yeah seriously.

Guess I’ll have to stick to meeting the perfectly handsome Rudy. Darn.

"We believe" -Rudy Fernandez

by twiggs on Aug 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Hi Twiggs...

i see how it is..abandon the Junk Drawer and make your own Twiggs Drawer…

Rec for being so sassy

"You are such a bad man:) ;) !!!! " - annthefan

by broyposse on Aug 27, 2009 10:40 AM PDT reply actions

I am sassy.

Actually I was going to make a junk drawer out of this but then saw I was too late. I guess I’ll go over there to talk for a minute.

"We believe" -Rudy Fernandez

by twiggs on Aug 27, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions

so nice of you!!!!

when are we doing lunch?

shoot an email to MB…he might be able to hook you up

"You are such a bad man:) ;) !!!! " - annthefan

by broyposse on Aug 27, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Man that would be nice.

"We believe" -Rudy Fernandez

by twiggs on Aug 27, 2009 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

I want to vote for the 1st 2 options in the poll

"I'm tired" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Aug 27, 2009 10:51 AM PDT reply actions

as did I.

Without you out there, we're nowhere here

by 22baylor on Aug 27, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Meh

I wanted to vote for all 3.

"if Nate has Roy or Miller in the game at all times, that stagnation will turn into conflagration" -- two4larue

by jscot on Aug 28, 2009 2:50 AM PDT up reply actions

go twiggs

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by Philthyanimal on Aug 27, 2009 11:07 AM PDT reply actions

I hope you know that we all expect many pictures and full after game recaps.

Rules Twiggs, rules :)

"Goals are good. Plans are better." -Ben.

by Sabonis4Ever on Aug 27, 2009 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

Yes

Last year is seems Blazers fans on the road had a ton of success when they showed up to the games really early.

I get the paper, so I don't care!

by Name's Ash on Aug 27, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome!!

I tried to schedule a vacation last spring around going to a game vs. the Hawks, but it just didn’t quite work out. Always thought it would be fun to show up and support the team on the road.

PS—I want an all of the above for the poll.

by prezofdeath on Aug 27, 2009 12:34 PM PDT reply actions