Musn't Grumble Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 A few years ago, I had the terrible pleasure to be working in Orlando, Florida, and was due to fly back home on the Friday. The plane was over-booked so the airline offered to bounce me onto the next flight on the following day, offering me free 5* accommodation in Orlando, all transfers, a free upgrade and $250 in cash for my trouble. I declined their kind offer because it would have meant that I would have missed Wednesday's League One home match on the Saturday afternoon. What pleasures or sacrifices have other Mighty Owls fans encountered (or what obstacles have been overcome) in order to make sure that you were in your seat in time for kick-off at a Wednesday game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMX Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Did we win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LEGEND Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I tend to book things around the matches so never have a problem... But that's proper dedication from you! Should be in the programme with a story like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 £330 each year for a season ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklord Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) I gave up my sanity Edited August 19, 2014 by darklord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevdi9 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Given everything up and still can't get upside is I get match video's sent out by a good friend so only miss the atmosphere which is a big part I know beggers can't be chooser though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'll be in Orlando when we play Rotherham at home in November. I'm gutted. The weather will comfort me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plonk Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 ex wife cited me going to spora luxemburg as unreasonable behaviour in our divorce. Didnt like her anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'll be in Orlando when we play Rotherham at home in November. I'm gutted. The weather will comfort me though. Ooohh...look at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingOwl Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Ooohh...look at mePardon? The OP mentioned that he flew back from Orlando to get to a game. I said I would have to miss a game through being in Orlando. And that I was disappointed to be missing our closest derby of the season. The weather comment was tongue in cheek. It was a perfectly valid statement... Edited August 19, 2014 by FlyingOwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Snacks, but not Beef Hula Hoops...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 it seems everbody on here who goes to florida has to tell us when they goin I really don't know why somewhere old Jews go to die is such a great holiday destination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopePiusX Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ah, Annie Lennox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalowlisback Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I never book holidays during the football season. I have turned down job opportunities so I don't miss our games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightace Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Once I had to miss a game because I was at Mablethorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirodo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I really don't know why somewhere old Jews go to die is such a great holiday destination Exactly. They'll be setting up a Pontins in Auschwitz next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefdave Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 A few years ago, I had the terrible pleasure to be working in Orlando, Florida, and was due to fly back home on the Friday. The plane was over-booked so the airline offered to bounce me onto the next flight on the following day, offering me free 5* accommodation in Orlando, all transfers, a free upgrade and $250 in cash for my trouble. I declined their kind offer because it would have meant that I would have missed Wednesday's League One home match on the Saturday afternoon. What pleasures or sacrifices have other Mighty Owls fans encountered (or what obstacles have been overcome) in order to make sure that you were in your seat in time for kick-off at a Wednesday game? Tha wants lookin at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulsar Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I lose a few hours takings every Saturday having to close my shop to watch my beloved Owls. I dare not work out the yearly amount I've lost, would make my season ticket layout seem small fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkleyblue Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 First time i watched us away with the lads against coventry in1994 me mother wouldnt let me go so i told her i was going to meadowhall. Got caught on camera when Whittingham scored and got grounded for a month when my mum found out. We won so it did'nt matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanharper Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I haven't missed a home league game in nearly 20 years, can count on one hand those I've missed in the last 34. I can't understand Wednesdayites who miss games due to holidays, mine are always carefully arranged around home games at least, and sometimes away games as well. I've arranged shortened holidays to avoid missing a match, flew back from LA once and pretty much straight to the match to see us lose 3-1 to Villa (Sanetti game), came back early from Orlando to see a 0-0 draw with Rushden and DIamonds, have also missed family weddings, attended whilst I was ill including once with shingles, and even "abandoned" my newly born first child to go and see us lose 3-1 against Wolves (which as it's his birthday makes that seven years ago today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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