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Join Date: Sep 2002
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Taco and I have been trying to find some common ground for about a week or so now and we've been beating one another up for no reason. He's trying to cover server costs and we're trying to figure out how to run a smoother tailgate at more stadiums. It's not Taco's fault things have gotten so big but the members are registered here so we've looked to Taco to try and figure out a way to manage things or atleast offer some ideas on how to structure it. We never had a formal plan in place and I think now we can come up with one. One difference Taco and I that can't seem to get passed is the label of Omaner. I started off as a Broncomaniax back in 2000 when Spider and I started a board together. Then the omane popped up. I was suddenly an omaner. Then the freaks.showed up so I joined the freaks! Use to post on the Broncos board. Guess that makes me a Broncomaniac. Hell label me what you want but I'm just a Broncos fan. We are all the same in the parking lot at the stadium. Been saying that for a long time. OrangeForceOne has never been about excluding anyone. It has been about uniting Broncos fans. That is why we built her. I think it's working as Freaks, Omaners, Broncomaniacs...Whatever you want to call yourself have a place to hang up and meet up when you see a big orange bus in the parking lot. I want to get the bus to more games. It has been alot of work but there is the challenge of hosting Broncos fans from all over the world. It's alot different than having a closed door local tailgate group. Plenty of those around the stadium. I use to walk by them when I first got here. That is why we do what we do. I was kicking around the idea of setting up a seperate board so we can better organize some things. Didn't know Taco was going to start this thread but now that he did it seems as if the decision has been made. We'll move the tailgate forum to OrangeForceOne as soon as we can and ramble on...... Go Broncos! Last edited by Meck77; 08-14-2006 at 07:46 PM.. |
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THE MAN
Join Date: Mar 2005
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Life....on tap.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Phoenix
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Meck, you have always welcomed me to your tailgates with open arms and open beer cooler. There in-lies the problem. I ALWAYS made sure to stuff a coupla 20s in the kitty for my 3 or 4 beers I drank before the games with tha Omaners. It is apparent that some folks felt it not necessary to donate. Fact is....Meck is not made of $$$, and he cannot foot the bill without some help. I for one am for setting up a paypal, like the fantasy football one for us that appreciate, and want the tailgates to continue. I will donate irregardless of whether or not i get to a TG this year. Anyone else ![]() |
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Angling in the Deep
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains
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THE MAN
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,907
Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio |
I just hope that the two of you can remain friends thru all of this. As a business owner I can see both sides of the argument and there is not really a side to take. I consider both Meck and TJ friends and hope there is some way I can help either of them when the need arises. The Orangemane is my Bronco home during the year.... Mile High and OF1 is my home during the season....... I am glad I do not have to make a choice. Guys let me know if there is anything I can do.
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Got trolls?
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 13,810
Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn |
Meck, you know I'm always willing to help you whenever OF1 ventures into Florida. My help is just a PM away bro.
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
Posts: 12,570
Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller |
Man we've all been at this thing so long it seems like that one does not even take the time to realize what has gone into this great service that you both have provided (i'm speaking of course to Meck and TJ). You guys have made being a die hard broncos fan not just an obsession but an amazing experience day in and day out. You two have brought newbies like me to another level of fan-dom.
The orangemane originally became my hub here three or four years ago, I can't really remember which after the RMN Broncos site shut down. What had happened at the time felt like one of my favorite hobbies were taken away from me, however in the process of me and a few other regulars shifting to this website it became quite clear that this place, the orangemane, far surpassed our experience there. There were members just littered all over the place. I can remember some of my best dates being here... huge wins over super bowl champions, rivals, draft day celebrations, Hall of Fame inductions for our first ever player's entry in Canton. All of these current events became more than that through our discussions we've had on this forum. For that I thank you TJ and all the other contributors. Meck you've had such a big impact on so many Broncos fans experiences here on this board. I've been lucky enough to make it to four Broncos games so far in my life. Out of those, three have been made even better by Meck and his services to this website. I'll be the first one to say that I haven't done enough for the amazing experience you brought me meck. I chipped in money but unfortunately I didn't think it at the time, I heard somebody have to ask. Not only that, what me and my friend who came with me enjoyed was so much better than any money I could have spent. If I would have known, if I would have thought about it more, I should have stayed and tried to pitch in. For that I apoligize. I could tell you how you affected the experience Meck, and Disco, and so many others but I rather just show you. Three out of my four experiences with you guys, it was just simply amazing. ![]() Me and TJ at the partying the day of John's acceptance speech into the hall of fame back in 04'. This tailgating area was setup by Meck and his boys very early on in the process of his tailgating. It was gaining momentum by this time but not HUGE like it is now. It was great to finally meet you TJ! |
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,907
Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio |
Stop the ass kissing BPC
![]() We also met at Canton.... like alot of us did. Last edited by CBF1; 08-14-2006 at 08:16 PM.. |
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
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Ring of Famer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: SoCal
Posts: 14,907
Adopt-a-Bronco: Jack Del rio |
Seeing the Canton pics again makes me hope we get someone else inducted real soon, What a 3 day party it was.
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller |
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Here is CBF1 if you are all wondering... gotta love the shoes! ![]() |
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Join Date: May 2004
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Meck 77 I really hope you don't decide to broadcast a new site. I truly hope clearer heads will prevail. Maybe a separate paypal account for tailgates. Seriously I have never been to a tailgate party at Denver or any other place for that matter. I think you and TJ are a great duo in all you do. This kind of feels like a church (in the south we have lots and lots of churches) splitting b/c of a disagreement about carpet color. (believe you me it has happened.) Right now at my work we have done more volume of food service then the previous 99 years of the club history. I feel as if members are trying to out do the other members. I know how an arms race feels b/c I am working crazy hours. For example sleeping 9 hours in a 66 hour period. I hope Meck you don't separate from Orangemane.com b/c I have invested some money in to the pot. I not being local can see how you feel second fiddle. Maybe TJ can have a separate forum place like WRP board and Other sports board. For Tailgating forum along with the separate paypal account. I hope both of ya'll take a breather; sleep on it and gosh darn it don't make it become a greek tragedy. Honestly I have enjoyed the pics from the tailgate parties wishing I was there but me of all people knows what it takes to host a party formal or not. I pray that cooler heads prevail in all of this. Please don't split the mane up.
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
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The Dude abides.
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Cocytus
Posts: 13,173
Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte |
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Life....on tap.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 1,931
Adopt-a-Bronco: Chad Mustard |
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Damn if seeing these pics doesn't whet the whistle for some Omane tailgaitin'!! |
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
Posts: 12,570
Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller |
![]() Bottom line is you guys both do great things for us Broncos fans... I love having everybody here in one forum where we can congregate. I just think cooler heads can and will prevail we just definitely need to put some structure into this thing. I know, thats easier said than done especially by me who is so seperated from it all. I think we can all come to a resolution and if we do it here, we can set the guidelines so that we all know whats going on when we do meet. Like I said, you guys have both been amazing and it would be tough to see the OrangeMane and the OF1 seperate and go their seperate ways. You guys have made some magic so far and as me and other forum members have said, you've made some of these Broncos experiences, just the experience of a lifetime. Hopefully cooler heads will prevail and there can be a resolution. Thanks again guys. |
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Rock-N-Roll Historian
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: W.NY.B.C.
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little |
Well, as a tailgate attendee, the group I'm in with has always tried to help out in any manner that we could, be it set ups, break downs, bringing our own beer, cash donations or whatnot.....I just can't feature not doing things like that under the circumstances.
Anyways, sad to see it come to this.....hopefully, some sort of reconcilliation will be found in the future if and when circumstances change. |
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"Nemo Me Impune Lacessit"
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Northern California
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This site is special. The people are special... thats TJ, Deb, Disco, CBF1, Meck, name em' all. I've had so many great experiences and I want to have soooo many more. |
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Style n Profile
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Denver, Co.
Posts: 1,711
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..............anyone remember the 1st year after the Elway & Reeves split? Both were in the postseason.
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Master Baiter
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Topeka, KS
Posts: 1,476
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Good luck with the new site, although if it's intentions are becoming more than a tailgate site I think you'll be about as successful as RaidersKickAss.net or whatever.
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Lights Out B***h!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Wellington
Posts: 6,526
Adopt-a-Bronco: Mitch Erickson |
You guys will get it together, I know this.
My one experience at an OM tailgate was kick ass, AFC Championship 20 degrees out and humping in 2 cases of Bud Light from the light rail lot. Met some cool folks. The bus wasn't there but it didn't affect my enjoyment level one bit. The people are what make the tailgate experience, the bus is just gravy. I'll always have fond memories of that experience and even though we got our asses handed to us a couple hours later it was totally worth the trip! WORK IT OUT YOU TWO!!!! (Please?) |
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Livin the dream
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Smoggy SoCal
Posts: 9,833
Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams |
The only thing I even comment on this thread isnt even directed towards Meck or TJ, both of which I've spent hours with chatting and on the phone with during this process...
Instead, I'd rather address the POS Broncos_love the little nimrod moron who I certainly wont miss here on the forum. Werent you the little troll who's been banned countless times, called other Broncos fans idiots, and swore that you'd never come back to the forum? Go back to the corner junior, you're way out of your league.
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