Grey Cup 2023....Bomber Fan info thread!

[ModAdmin]

Here is more on some events in Hamilton and in Winnipeg...

https://www.bluebombers.com/110th-grey-cup-guide/?lid=i5xf62nkssbc

[TecnoGenius]

I can't vouch for what is good but here is the official festival booklet. Lots of family stuff.

Thanks Waffler!  That's exactly what I needed!  Should have been posted earlier... (or I missed it). Super handy for those going.

Hey Tecno,
Did you get my message?

Just saw it, will reply

No I did not now that. I don?t read a lot of your posts so there is no way I would have known that.

Wow, thanks for that Goldie, warms my heart!   

[TecnoGenius]

Do we pack the cowbell or not?  Anyone who went to HAM GC 2021, did you take your cowbell, and was it allowed or denied (assuming security even saw it).

Is this going to be a no-bag game?  Having a kid makes that tougher...

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Can't find many good live interviews on "media day" but found these print pieces on CFL.ca


Great Bomber photo piece.

https://www.cfl.ca/blue-bombers-take-on-grey-cup-media-day/

Interview with Holm.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/11/15/landry-bombers-holm-sharpened-by-teammate-schoen/

Interview with Grant.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/11/15/oleary-grant-sizes-up-another-big-game-moment/

Interview with Houston.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/11/15/houstons-patience-key-to-help-bombers-finish-the-job/

[TecnoGenius]

Can't find many good live interviews on "media day" but found these print pieces on CFL.ca

Many thanks for this!  The bb.com site is being horrifically bad right now for GC video updates!!  Weird, as they are usually very good.  Is this just a bb.com failing or is this happening to MTL too?  The name of the game these days is more more more videos and social media, not less!

[blue_or_die]

I say this every year but...sure wish I could go, definitely next year lol.

I am going to commit to Vancouver '24 and book a flight and hotel and vacation days well in advance and hopefully make a great trip out of it!

Until then, hope everyone has an amazing time in Hamilton! Cheer HAAARRDDD!!!

[GOLDMEMBER]

I say this every year but...sure wish I could go, definitely next year lol.

I am going to commit to Vancouver '24 and book a flight and hotel and vacation days well in advance and hopefully make a great trip out of it!

Until then, hope everyone has an amazing time in Hamilton! Cheer HAAARRDDD!!!

I echo much of the same. Cheer hard and represent Bomber pride Blue Bomber fans!!!

[Jesse]

I say this every year but...sure wish I could go, definitely next year lol.

I am going to commit to Vancouver '24 and book a flight and hotel and vacation days well in advance and hopefully make a great trip out of it!

Until then, hope everyone has an amazing time in Hamilton! Cheer HAAARRDDD!!!

I'm experiencing serious FOMO this year. Next year fo sho!!!

[TecnoGenius]

I always remind myself, and tell my wife, that we had 20 years of big suckage, with really only 1 or 2 chances to be in the cup.  One day this dynasty will peter out and it may be another long stretch with our team not in the cup.  So I'm making the hay while the sun shines!!

Not like I wouldn't enjoy going to *any* GC... but a Bomber one is far preferable!  The die-hard CFL fans are such great people...  most especially the ones who go to *every* cup.

[TecnoGenius]

Note: prices are not falling as anticipated.  Staying steady or rising slightly, except the priciest sections which seem to be falling a bit.  When I heard I needed 3 tix I got more conservative and snapped up a good deal under face.

My gut still says we'll see more last-minute desperation to get rid of tix, but so far it hasn't happened yet.  The best action will likely be Fri/Sat.

It's a bit different than last year because a) the venue is so tiny, and b) the weather won't be a freeze-fest.  I hope all CFL fans show up to this and it has less empty seats than in SSK.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Note: prices are not falling as anticipated.  Staying steady or rising slightly, except the priciest sections which seem to be falling a bit.  When I heard I needed 3 tix I got more conservative and snapped up a good deal under face.

My gut still says we'll see more last-minute desperation to get rid of tix, but so far it hasn't happened yet.  The best action will likely be Fri/Sat.

It's a bit different than last year because a) the venue is so tiny, and b) the weather won't be a freeze-fest.  I hope all CFL fans show up to this and it has less empty seats than in SSK.

Did Hamilton add any extra seats or are they going with the normal capacity of the facility?

[TecnoGenius]

Did Hamilton add any extra seats or are they going with the normal capacity of the facility?

I think some of the 110-* sections seating is temp stands?  I'm not sure... TM shows these weird areas floating above the scoreboard and off to the wings of the EZ, maybe those are temp additions?  It's a very small stadium.  I was shocked to find out it's way smaller than TOR's, and yet HAM has way more and better/loyal fans.  Weird.

[GOLDMEMBER]

I think some of the 110-* sections seating is temp stands?  I'm not sure... TM shows these weird areas floating above the scoreboard and off to the wings of the EZ, maybe those are temp additions?  It's a very small stadium.  I was shocked to find out it's way smaller than TOR's, and yet HAM has way more and better/loyal fans.  Weird.

when are you leaving?

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Good interview with the punter, Jamieson Sheahan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwBo6rm0e4M&ab_channel=WinnipegSportsTalk

[Pigskin]

Anyone heading out to see Carrie Underwood tonight.