Week 2 Trip.

[RavenTD]

Dave,Chris,Ben,and I will be taking off from Heathrow on Thursday 14th Sept.
And leaving Baltimore Tues 19th Sept.

Chris,Ben and I will be sitting in Section 111.Dave will be sitting with his goodfriend Doug who runs the Ravens Nests.

If you see the Union Jack.Give us some support.As we walk around before the game.Hopefully meeting up with Greg,Admin Steve & Fellspoint etc tailgating.

This will be Dave's 2nd gameday experience,on the first visit he introduced the tailgaters to the Celery Rugby Song.:179421: I thought about doing the Marrow song this time,but I'd probably get arrested.

The rest of us,it will be our first visit.And I may be seen floating once inch off the ground for the first few hours upon arriving in Baltimore.

There you have it.We will keep you posted on whats happening leading upto the trip.

[UKRavenStockers]

Just relocated my ticker which will be in my sig until the game, it's now counting down in days Paul! DAYS! Absolutely cannot wait, getting so close now.

[section553]

Dave,Chris,Ben,and I will be taking off from Heathrow on Thursday 14th Sept.
And leaving Baltimore Tues 19th Sept.

Chris,Ben and I will be sitting in Section 111.Dave will be sitting with his goodfriend Doug who runs the Ravens Nests.

If you see the Union Jack.Give us some support.As we walk around before the game.Hopefully meeting up with Greg,Admin Steve & Fellspoint etc tailgating.

This will be Dave's 2nd gameday experience,on the first visit he introduced the tailgaters to the Celery Rugby Song.:179421: I thought about doing the Marrow song this time,but I'd probably get arrested.

The rest of us,it will be our first visit.And I may be seen floating once inch off the ground for the first few hours upon arriving in Baltimore.

There you have it.We will keep you posted on whats happening leading upto the trip.

Let me say welcome in advance. Baltimore will be glad to have you. Hope you all have a safe trip.

[Greg]

I spoke with FellsPointRaven last night and he is going to be at a wedding Saturday afternoon/night. What hotel are you guys staying in? I will try and coordinate a Saturday evening thing for that. What is Doug's plans for that evening? Is there anything you guys want to see while here?

And don't think you won't be at our tailgate Sunday morning, at least for a good bit. I plan on smoking some ribs on Saturday to bring Sunday and warm up, so you better have your appetite ready. I have some unopened HP sauce, would that go well on ribs?

[UKRavenStockers]

HP Sauce goes well with anything Greg.

[FellsPointRaven]

Hopefully you lot got my e-mail. I am indeed out on Saturday, but am taking you out on the town on Friday night. Anyone else reading this who wants to join us are welcome, although I must warn you English people become even less comprehensible the more they drink.

From what Greg was saying last night, he and others may 'bring the party to you' on Saturday given the distance up to Westminster and the fact none of you have a car (and wouldn't want to drive anyway after a few Newcy Browns).

Either way, you can play if by ear and rest assured will have a good time whatever you decide to do.

Greg - if you're bringing HP Sauce then I'm bringing bacon and rolls for some bacon butties. Mmmm.

[Greg]

You're on!

[UKRavenStockers]

Bacon butties, now that's a british delicacy, well one I'd want to export, black pudding anyone? :eek:

[UKRavenStockers]

General question, are Maryland Terrapins football jerseys readily available in the city? I'd assume they are but just checking as I can't get the official ones online anywhere.

[FellsPointRaven]

General question, are Maryland Terrapins football jerseys readily available in the city? I'd assume they are but just checking as I can't get the official ones online anywhere.

Yes they are. You'll be able to buy one from the sports shop at the Inner Harbor.

[RavenTD]

I plan on smoking some ribs on Saturday to bring Sunday and warm up,

I just dribbled over my keyboard.Can't wait to experience tailgating.
And being surrounded by purple.To think when I started out,I thought I was
the only non American Raven fan till I meet Dave.Then we thought we were the only two until we spread feelers around the world.

Now we will be in Raven heaven.It doesn't get much better than that.

[RavenTD]

Just relocated my ticker which will be in my sig until the game, it's now counting down in days Paul! DAYS! Absolutely cannot wait, getting so close now.

Watching and counting Ben.Go tortoise.

[Raven31]

TD,

I demand that you post the picture of the smoking hippie prairie dog. Pretty please?? :happy:

[UKRaven]

Just checking on this one!
I am putting together the timetable for the trip, we are going to try to get to meet everyone if we can.

[RavenTD]

OK,can everyone ignore this post as it has nothing to do with anything.
Other than brightening up 31's day.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/RavenTd/hippyprairiedog.jpg

31 I hope you are going to say hello,if you bump into us while we are over in Baltimore.We will be the ugly pale people carrying a strange flag.And smelling of fish and chips.:bag:

[Admin Steve]

31 I hope you are going to say hello,if you bump into us while we are over in Baltimore.We will be the ugly pale people carrying a strange flag.And smelling of fish and chips.:bag:

...and bags of celery.

[ravensfan1996]

Hey if you guys really love maryland sports, the Sports Legends Museum is at Camden Yards and provides a great history and info on sports including the Ravens. They also sell in their shop, lots of ravens, terps, orioles, navy items, check it our for a md jersey or other items.

[crowdog89]

Lookin' forward to meeting ya'll! I'll bring a dentist...ouch.:embarassed: :laugh:

Seriously, can't wait to meet ya'll finally! And see Dave again!

[UKRavenStockers]

Hey if you guys really love maryland sports, the Sports Legends Museum is at Camden Yards and provides a great history and info on sports including the Ravens. They also sell in their shop, lots of ravens, terps, orioles, navy items, check it our for a md jersey or other items.

That sounds like a great suggestion, hadn't thought about that at all, thanks.

[RavenTD]

Lookin' forward to meeting ya'll! I'll bring a dentist...ouch.:embarassed: :laugh:

Thanks Crowdog,the last one I had fled back to Eastern Europe.Lets just say when he descaled my teeth my mouth looked like a slaughter house.

Its been a long time coming,but after all these years.I will finally get to meet my extended Raven family.:thumbup:

[UKRaven]

I'll be having a Ravens tailgate for my 40th this weekend. Making all the family wear NFL stuff and eat American food. Then we watch the England football game - poor substitute I know. After that a few of us are going to watch Hull KR at Batley - if win we are confirmed as 'Minor Premiers' and get home field in the play-offs.

Then it only 11 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ravensfan1996]

Hey if you guys go to the Sports Legends Museum here is a coupon for $2 off:

http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/fan/index.cfm


and here is the website for more info:

http://www.baberuthmuseum.com/museum/sports.cfm

[FellsPointRaven]

I'll be having a Ravens tailgate for my 40th this weekend. Making all the family wear NFL stuff and eat American food. Then we watch the England football game - poor substitute I know. After that a few of us are going to watch Hull KR at Batley - if win we are confirmed as 'Minor Premiers' and get home field in the play-offs.

Then it only 11 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've got to tell you, my mother's boyfriend is a Batley Bulldogs fan. I think she's been to every home game of theirs this year. :bag:

Looking forward to seeing you all in a couple of weeks!

[WxKevin]

Fells...let me know what you guys are going to do Friday night. I might be able to meet up with you. Although, I may need you to translate...I don't speak British :crazy:

[Mista T]

Are we supposed to bring celery stalks to the tailgate party?:229031_confused2:

:mrt:

[UKRaven]

I will be bringing a 'stock' of celery - provided I can find a good market in the downtown area.

MrT - the more everyone else bring - the more we can throw. I almost hope there are a few Raiders fans at the match. Silver and Balck should make a good target!

Fells - given the reputation of Hull KR fans away its probably best we do not arrange to meet up!!!!

[RavenTD]

Are we supposed to bring celery stalks to the tailgate party?:229031_confused2:

:mrt:

I gotta feeling Dave/UKRaven will be bringing the ammunition.
I will be too busy eating all of Greg's BBQ ribs,while no one is looking.:cool:

If you throw a celery stick at a Raider fan does he pull an Uzi 9mm?

The Friday evening meet & greet, drink session sounds like ablast.I have to get rid of all these $$$$'s somehow.Actually we will be doing a big Raven accessory shop probably Monday so better go easy on the $$$$'s.:patriot:

Not long now.Sept 14th touchdown BWI.Wooohoooo.

[UKRavenStockers]

Just weeks to go and I should probably stop playing footie on a Wednesday night lol, put a friction burn on top of a friction burn last night and under a sliding tackle nearly had my ankle and knee taken out. Not sure I'd be able to fit crutches into cattle class, lol.

If I survive this 21st Birthday I'm going to this weekend then it's plain sailing (well, hopefully flying) to Baltimore.:patriot: :eng:

[WxKevin]

Who are you playing footsies with?

[FellsPointRaven]

Fells...let me know what you guys are going to do Friday night. I might be able to meet up with you. Although, I may need you to translate...I don't speak British :crazy:

Kevin - I believe we're going for something to eat at a yet-to-be-determined location. Somewhere that serves good crabcakes and steaks would be good. Then we will be going on a pub crawl in Baltimore - likely Fell's Point/Canton area.

I'll do my best to translate, although after a few Resurrections, I don't speak any discernible language, as you probably already know.

[RavenTD]

although after a few Resurrections

Sounds like fun,I hope Baltimores finest go easy on us staggering Brits.:beer:

[52RAYVENS]

Sounds like fun,I hope Baltimores finest go easy on us staggering Brits.:beer:

Do you gents plan to be under the alcofluence of incahol?

[UKRaven]

Excessive alcohol consumption is not big, not hard nor clever!!!

BUT YES!!!

[UKRavenStockers]

Not priority one for me, plenty of other opportunities for getting liquored up at Ravens games in the future, I just want to make sure I can remember as much of this game as possible. :)

[crowdog89]

Just for a little "Blast from the Past", here's the last time UK was over here....

Bring out the celery boys! (http://ravensnest2.com/insiders/tailchiefs/)

[RavenTD]

Great pic's their Crowdog.Cannot remember seeing them all before.
One thing I did notice.You guys stick your jerseys in your pants.
I usually let it all hang out.

[crowdog89]

You guys stick your jerseys in your pants.
I usually let it all hang out.

Only the nerds do that...:laugh:

[WxKevin]

In those pictures I have my jersey "hanging out" although you can only see my wife and I above the waist. I don't tuck it in either, it is too restricting.

Somebody must have doctored those pictures, there seems to be about 25 lbs less of me. Oh that's right, these pictures were from a couple of years ago :bag:

[52RAYVENS]

What's up with all this talk about the Brits & celery? What special meaning does it have? :187734:

[RavenTD]

I am not a big drinker.Only drink at social functions.

OK Kevin I better stick near you at the tailgate and we can create our "Hanging Out" Jersey fraternity.:thumbup:

The Celery,is an old Northern England tradition, where natives dance round a campfire with a stick of celery up each nostril.:069:

Or it could be an old Rugby song."Celery,celery." UKRaven can tell you more.
Me being a soft southerner and all doesn't understand it either.:jester:

[camdenyard]

I'd like to join in on the festivities...are they planned for the evening of 9/15?

FellsPoint, a stop at the Cat's Eye is surely part of the plan, no?

[FellsPointRaven]

I'd like to join in on the festivities...are they planned for the evening of 9/15?

FellsPoint, a stop at the Cat's Eye is surely part of the plan, no?

Yes, Friday evening it will be.

I don't do the Cat's Eye. Firstly, they card at the door, which could cause problems for one of our brethren, and secondly I have a couple of issues with their political leanings. I may be able to overcome these reservations and stop there for a pint if everyone wants to go, though.

[UKRaven]

FYI

Just posted up a photo of Tania (52) & Myself (55) at my 40th onto the web-site (www.ukravens.co.uk)

[RavenTD]

FYI

Just posted up a photo of Tania (52) & Myself (55) at my 40th onto the web-site (www.ukravens.co.uk)

You got camo pants Dave!Me gotta get some.They look cool.
You both look well.:thumbup:

[UKRavenStockers]

Both look well and the 21st I've just got in from was tame, so the countdown is on to Baltimore.

[Admin Steve]

What's up with all this talk about the Brits & celery? What special meaning does it have? :187734:

Fells Point can probably expand on this but my understanding is that it originated through fans of British Rugby. As you may know, there are a gazillion rugby songs, mostly bawdy and rude ;). This particular song has the line "if she don't come, I'll tickle her bum with a stick of celery."

Apparently while singing this in the stands of your local Rugby field, you then proceed to wing the celery at fans of the opposing team.

The last time Dave was here, we launched a barrage of celery at some hapless Chiefs fan walking bythe tailgate. Hilarious.

[UKRaven]

I took some friends to Castleford v Hull KR (Rugby League) game some years ago. At half-time a barrage of celery went the 'Cas fans way along with the song - all done in good humour!!

I believe Chelsea fans are credited with its creation.

KR fans still sing the celery song - I sang it with them myself at Batley away (my 40th) last Sunday!

I do however suggest a toned down version for this Raiders game Taigate could be:

Celery!!! Celery!!!
The 'Brits are here! We'll drink some beer!
And throw some CELERY!
Celery! Celery!

and so on................

[52RAYVENS]

Thanks for the English lesson, Gents.:thumbup:

[Greg]

IIRC.

Celery, Celery
we'll shave her cum
and tickle her bum
and we'll do it with celery

[UKRaven]

Celery, Celery
for if she comes?
we'll tickle her bum
with a lump of Celery

There are different versions of the same song. I meerly suggested a toned down version to avoid getting arrested, or a law suit form some feminists!

Clearly the point of difference is the 'for if she comes' or 'we'll shave her cum' - both or which, said quickly, sound similar.

We are more likely to get away with 'for if she?' one!

The addition of a second verse for the tailgate - 'the Brits are here ...' would work only if people are regular chanters at sports games. Which of course I am, but i am not too sure about everyone else!!!!

We've got a cuople of days to sort out this one - prior to the tailgate!!!

[FellsPointRaven]

I've asked this before, but how would you shave that anyway??!

I say leave the line in there and don't worry about being un-PC - inside every feminist is a party girl just waiting to get out - as Jeremy Piven says in PCU.

[UKRaven]

'For if she comes' - is much easier on the un-initiated. Better to have 15 of us singing one song - as we pelt the Raider fan that gets into the cross-hairs!!!

[FellsPointRaven]

Officially one week to go, by the way.

You excited yet?

[UKRavenStockers]

Wasn't excited yet until I realised whilst playing football last night that when I was playing football next wednesday it'd be mere hours before flying to Baltimore! :D

Just better make sure I wake up a bit earlier next Thursday than I did today, lol.

[crowdog89]

I just want to wish all of you a very safe and happy journey across the pond.
Good speed and a following wind.....

Look forward to meeting and tailgating with you on the 17th!

[RavenTD]

Officially one week to go, by the way.

You excited yet?

Does going to bed late and waking up early,qualify.I don't think it is really going to hit home until I meet up with the guys Thursday at Heathrow.
Then I will be rocking and :069: my face off.

[UKRavenStockers]

Bumping up this old thread up needing wise counsel, to me silly headwear is a must at a sporting event, it's a fez for Saracens games, a white and red jester's hat for Saracens games and anything random if I go anywhere else. Is there suitably silly headwear that I can get my mits on in Baltimore to continue my silly headwear at sporting events tradition? Perhaps a purple and gold jesters hat?

[crowdog89]

It's too late to get one online prior to leaving for ya'll...but I'm sure you'll be able to find one of these http://img.planetonline.com/Large/15883696.jpg

Somewhere...:jester:

If not I'll bring me chefs hat and you can act like you are cooking the Raiders....

http://myspace-587.vo.llnwd.net/00918/78/55/918675587_l.jpg:insane: :grbac:

[Greg]

Does going to bed late and waking up early,qualify.I don't think it is really going to hit home until I meet up with the guys Thursday at Heathrow.
Then I will be rocking and :069: my face off.
:069: <- LOL, you Brits just invite the jokes about your dental care. Just kidding, I have green teeth, dontchaknow.

By the way, Fanatic pimp hat is THE head gear. I have one (without the Ravens brim thing he has) but I can't wear it. He IS the pimp hat man.

[RavenTD]

you Brits just invite the jokes about your dental care

What's dental care? The last time I visited the dentist some eastern european immigrant came at me with a hacksaw.:179421: :069:

[UKRavenStockers]

It's too late to get one online prior to leaving for ya'll...but I'm sure you'll be able to find one of these http://img.planetonline.com/Large/15883696.jpg

Somewhere...:jester:


That's exactly the sort of thing I'm after. :thumbup:

I've actually got a chefs hat but I think it's up in Norwich unfortunately.:o

[crowdog89]

I can't wait to see what sort of hat you show up in Stockers....

[UKRavenStockers]

I would bring my fez over just to be different but it'd get bashed in my suitcase or my hand luggage, though I suppose I could wear it on the plane, although that may worry some people :o

I shall have to go in search of some random headwear at some point.

[RavenTD]

I would bring my fez

Only if you can do a Tommy Cooper impression.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a238/RavenTd/tommy_cooper.jpg

[Greg]

What time are you gentlemen landing tomorrow? How are you getting downtown to the hotel?

[RavenTD]

What time are you gentlemen landing tomorrow? How are you getting downtown to the hotel?

We land at BWI 18.50 us Thurs?[UkRaven can confirm].
We are changing planes in Iceland.

I think Fells is meeting us.Failing that we will get the Light Rail.

[UKRavenStockers]

Just looking at the e-tickets now, we land at BWI at 18.50 local time indeed Paul, top marks.

My understanding is that we're light railing from BWI to our hotel and meeting Ben at our hotel, then finding me somewhere to watch the amount of UMD@WVU that I'll have not missed. ;)

[Greg]

Sounds good! You get to pass right by the Purple Palace on your way in.

[UKRavenStockers]

And by OPACY to hear the groans as the Sawx hand us out a spanking.

Of course that'll be sporadically broken up when the legend that is Nick Markakis comes to the plate, one of the few bright spots I've enjoyed from the O's this year.

[RavenTD]

Sounds good! You get to pass right by the Purple Palace on your way in.

When that vision unfolds,we will probably be acting like 8 year olds on Christmas day.

[UKRavenStockers]

When that vision unfolds,we will probably be acting like 8 year olds on Christmas day.

Strange as it sounds I really do think that when we pass it tomorrow (it's that close:thumbup: ) I'll be more excited to see Orioles Park At Camden Yards lit up with a game going on, the owner may suck but it's one of the most aesthetically pleasing sports stadia I've ever seen on TV and can't wait to see it in person.

[UKRavenStockers]

Right, off to play football, if I don't bust my ankle (well even if I do actually) I'll see you at the airport tomorrow TD. :)

[Greg]

OPACY is a beautiful facility. If we had a decent owner it would be packed continually, not just when the Saux and Yanks come to town.

[FellsPointRaven]

Yes, I'll be over to meet you at your hotel. I guess you'll be at the hotel around 7.45 - you have my cell number so if you give me a call when you arrive, that would be good.

You'll love that ride in on the light rail. When I first moved here, and before I even appreciated what it was all about, I was awe struck by the sight.

[RavenTD]

Goodluck stockers,Dave & I don't mind carrying you on our shoulders.
At least you will be able to get off to sleep.I maybe staring at the ceiling for an hour or two before I get off,then before you know it the alarm will be going off at 5.45am.

I think I will give Heathrow a taste of Baltimore tshirt and cap tomorrow.
Hopefully that should slide us through security without them doing a body cavity search.:grbac: :ralph:

Yep got your number Fells.Lets get this party started.

[Greg]

http://pictureposter.allbrand.nu/pictures/BaltGreg/Tailgate%202004/Stadiums.jpg
The stadiums will be on your left. There is a stop at M&T Bank but it is only used for football game days. The stop at OPACY is always in use. Ben, will they go another stop or two for their hotel?

By the way, the parts of South Baltimore you come through aren't the most attractive places around, forgive the mess.

[RavenTD]

Great pic. It's still hard to believe I will be travelling that route tomorrow evening.Oh well ,better go pay attention to the wife.I won't be seeing her for 6 days.

Stay cool and sharp.The Brit's are coming.:patriot:

[crowdog89]

Stay cool and sharp.The Brit's are coming.


watch out for mad dogs and englishmen! (http://www.sabrizain.demon.co.uk/malaya/coward.wav):rolling: :069:

[FellsPointRaven]

Here's a link to the light rail map: http://www.mtamaryland.com/services/lightrail/schedule/06LightRail.pdf

Your best bet is to get off at the stop after Camden Yards, which is the Convention Center. You'll find yourselves on Pratt Street. Walk one block north to Lombard Street and your hotel should be to your right, I think about a block down (less than 5 mins walk from Light Rail stop).

[UKRaven]

I have a map of the City centre - with the hotel marked. I am pretty sure that Fell's is only meeting up to get his hand on the pork scratchings I'm bringing.
What should we do with the mountain of bisto gravy we have?
Chips 'n' Gravy at the tailgate!!! (That's french fries with gravy to you non-Brits)

[Greg]

Sounds good, what do you need to cook that?

[UKRaven]

Actually having chips with gravy (boiling water > gravy powder > simmer) is known in the South of England as 'going Northern' .
Where as we Northerners are more often seen with chips and curry sauce or a Kebab!

[Greg]

Would you like us to bring a put with and water? We have a couple of small one we use to bring soup in for the cold weather games but we can bring them with water if you like.

[UKRaven]

No thanks - Greg.
I would have to start talking in a Northern accent - then you would have no chance of understanding me.
Just had a quick chat to Fell's - all okay
Off to bed now, 6 hours until I start my journey!!!!!
See you soon!

[52RAYVENS]

Have a safe trip. Hope to see all of you this weekend. Easy on the airline refreshments now gents!:crazy: :ralph:

[UKRavenStockers]

Right, off to play football, if I don't bust my ankle (well even if I do actually) I'll see you at the airport tomorrow TD. :)

Lol, did myself the injury a week later, ran across in front of someone to put the ball out for a corner, he went into the back of me and I landed on my face, lol. Pretty painful friction burn on my left shoulder, friction burn on the left side of my face and taken the skin off my knees for the third time in just over a month.:grbac:

[RavenTD]

Just under two weeks back in Blighty and I'm off work two days with the flu.
The best medicine I can hope for is a Ravens win vs San Diego.

Go Ravens,ahhhcheeewwww.

Edit,the win didn't cure my flu.
Oh well better take another day off work to enjoy the win over the Chargers.
Cough,cough cough.

[UKRaven]

I must admit to being a little 'worse for wear' after the Chargers' game. Cracking open a new bottle of Jim Beam did the damage!!!!!!!!

[RavenTD]

I must admit to being a little 'worse for wear' after the Chargers' game. Cracking open a new bottle of Jim Beam did the damage!!!!!!!!

Jim Beam's or flu?Jim Beam's or flu?
Why do I always get the crummy end of the deal?