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Old September 16th, 2008, 04:24 PM   #1
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Met A-Dub this morning


At the Cracker Barrel on Chandler Blvd and the I-10. I looked over my shoulder (out the window) because in my peripheral vision I noticed this large man walking by. I thought "Hey, that's Adrian!"

Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".

I swear, for a dude that is so ferocious on the field, he has a smile like a little kid. It was funny.

BTW - The lady at the checkout said several players are regulars there including "Antwan-something-or-other and Larry Fitzpatrick"

All I could do was laugh (and correct her).

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Old September 16th, 2008, 04:26 PM   #2
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Old September 16th, 2008, 04:27 PM   #3
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Awesome story HR. Met AW once also. He is a very humble and genuinely nice guy.
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Old September 16th, 2008, 04:36 PM   #4
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Old September 16th, 2008, 04:47 PM   #5
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Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".
Dude, you are freaking awesome! Great response and way to Represent!



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Old September 16th, 2008, 05:11 PM   #6
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At the Cracker Barrel on Chandler Blvd and the I-10. I looked over my shoulder (out the window) because in my peripheral vision I noticed this large man walking by. I thought "Hey, that's Adrian!"

Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".

I swear, for a dude that is so ferocious on the field, he has a smile like a little kid. It was funny.

BTW - The lady at the checkout said several players are regulars there including "Antwan-something-or-other and Larry Fitzpatrick"

All I could do was laugh (and correct her).


wow man....thats a great story. Youre first class in my book
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Old September 16th, 2008, 05:14 PM   #7
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Old September 16th, 2008, 05:38 PM   #8
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Old September 16th, 2008, 05:38 PM   #9
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That is a great story. Good for you.
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Old September 16th, 2008, 05:56 PM   #10
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At the Cracker Barrel on Chandler Blvd and the I-10. I looked over my shoulder (out the window) because in my peripheral vision I noticed this large man walking by. I thought "Hey, that's Adrian!"

Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".

I swear, for a dude that is so ferocious on the field, he has a smile like a little kid. It was funny.

BTW - The lady at the checkout said several players are regulars there including "Antwan-something-or-other and Larry Fitzpatrick"

All I could do was laugh (and correct her).

So does anyone question why I adopted this young fellow?
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Old September 16th, 2008, 07:20 PM   #11
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Outstanding Harley.
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Old September 16th, 2008, 07:22 PM   #12
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At the Cracker Barrel on Chandler Blvd and the I-10. I looked over my shoulder (out the window) because in my peripheral vision I noticed this large man walking by. I thought "Hey, that's Adrian!"

Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".

I swear, for a dude that is so ferocious on the field, he has a smile like a little kid. It was funny.

BTW - The lady at the checkout said several players are regulars there including "Antwan-something-or-other and Larry Fitzpatrick"

All I could do was laugh (and correct her).

Now that's what I'm talking about Harley!!!! AWESOME story and you are a Cardinal Fan of the highest order!!!

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Old September 16th, 2008, 07:42 PM   #13
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So does anyone question why I adopted this young fellow?
HR and AW at the same table. Coupla great guys...and two guys I would never even think of messing with!

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Old September 16th, 2008, 07:43 PM   #14
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At the Cracker Barrel on Chandler Blvd and the I-10. I looked over my shoulder (out the window) because in my peripheral vision I noticed this large man walking by. I thought "Hey, that's Adrian!"

Got up and met he and his wife/girlfriend at the door and said "It's nice to meet you Adrian." He was very pleasant and ended up sitting right next to me. I let him eat in peace, didn't bother him until it was time for me to leave. I asked him to sign the receipt for my son, which he did, and told him that I had his bill.

He said "Nah, you ain't gotta do that" and I told him "Look, I'm a blue collar guy that makes $13.00/hr, and I know you make millions, but all that us working class fans ask when we pay our hard earned money to watch you play is that you bring it every play and leave it all on the field". I said "There are only a few players that I can say do that each and every game, so as a thanks I'm buying your breakfast".

I swear, for a dude that is so ferocious on the field, he has a smile like a little kid. It was funny.

BTW - The lady at the checkout said several players are regulars there including "Antwan-something-or-other and Larry Fitzpatrick"

All I could do was laugh (and correct her).


Wait a minute! I have a cousin that works there that said some guy tried to pay for another guys meal with ASFN $ and then ran out of the restaurant! That was you wasn't it?!

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