Telly33 Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 <Hopefully this post will be allowed to remain in this forum> I'm sure most of us know or are at least aware of who Al is, but he's pretty much the undisputed #1 Sioux hockey fan of all-time. He's been organizing Sioux hockey bus trips for the last 46 years. He and his daughter Joanna are running one for this weekend's series in Omaha and Joanna has stated it's possible it could be the last one ever due to Al's declining health. They are still looking for more people to sign up. Joanna stated this morning that the bus will go no matter what, but as the numbers shake out right now the Pearsons will have to come out of pocket for the breakeven shortage at significant expense to themselves. If anyone is on the fence about going to Omaha this weekend or is going but was planning on driving, get in touch with Joanna ASAP and get signed up for the bus instead and help them out.. Link to the info on her FB page is below. Feel free to share the info with anyone who might be interested. https://www.facebook.com/events/1992162090859976/ Thanks. Quote
gfhockey Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Been on this bus at least 20 times. All good people. Some like to party and some don’t. Been times where I’ve been drunk by Fargo.l 1 Quote
Frozen4sioux Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 1 hour ago, gfhockey said: Been on this bus at least 20 times. All good people. Some like to party and some don’t. Been times where I’ve been drunk by Fargo.l What took you so long those times?.. in particular? 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 Really respect the time and effort both Pearson's invest in this but it seems the last year or two has been a struggle to fill: cheap gas, team is not inspiring, someone has to sit in front of the toilet, over indulgers making numerous trips to bathroom on the way home, perhaps this has run its course. Don't hate on me, just sharing thoughts. God bless Al. 1 Quote
InHeavenThereIsNoBeer Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: Really respect the time and effort both Pearson's invest in this but it seems the last year or two has been a struggle to fill: cheap gas, team is not inspiring, someone has to sit in front of the toilet, over indulgers making numerous trips to bathroom on the way home, perhaps this has run its course. Don't hate on me, just sharing thoughts. God bless Al. In 46 years of doing the bus, none of the reasons you listed are without precedent. Gas has been cheap before, the team has downright sucked(if you think this is bad check out our records from '91-'96 and you'll appreciate this year), sure someone has always had to sit in front of the toilet, and there have always been drunk people. Quote
runaroundsioux Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, CMSioux said: Really respect the time and effort both Pearson's invest in this but it seems the last year or two has been a struggle to fill: cheap gas, team is not inspiring, someone has to sit in front of the toilet, over indulgers making numerous trips to bathroom on the way home, perhaps this has run its course. Don't hate on me, just sharing thoughts. God bless Al. Still haven't got over the Omaha toilet incident,huh? 1 Quote
gfhockey Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Lol I was on that bus if it’s one one thinking aboit Quote
CMSioux Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 36 minutes ago, runaroundsioux said: Still haven't got over the Omaha toilet incident,huh? My post wasn't a diss just sharing some thoughts - it has been a struggle the past few years to fill the seats (I blame the Millenials (joke). Quote
ChrisUND1 Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 Is it true they don't want people wearing Fighting Hawks gear on the bus/harass them if they do? Quote
tnt Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 17 hours ago, gfhockey said: I handle my booze better then most This message board begs to differ! 3 Quote
Shawn-O Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 13 hours ago, gfhockey said: Cost too. Minimum of $2k when I go Ease up on the 50-year old Macallan and you'll be fine. Quote
runaroundsioux Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 5 hours ago, ChrisUND1 said: Is it true they don't want people wearing Fighting Hawks gear on the bus/harass them if they do? No. Some wear Sioux, some wear Hawks, some wear both. One big happy family. Quote
ChrisUND1 Posted January 17, 2019 Posted January 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, runaroundsioux said: No. Some wear Sioux, some wear Hawks, some wear both. One big happy family. That is good to hear! Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 17 hours ago, ChrisUND1 said: Is it true they don't want people wearing Fighting Hawks gear on the bus/harass them if they do? No harassing, you could even wear your Flickertail gear. Quote
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