Gusto181 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 I can't say if I was born an Evertonian and now just realized it or if I was simply chosen (probably chosen). Either way, I'd like to consider myself an Evertonian going forward. I must admit, Tim Howard is a big reason I'm a supporter. Plus, who doesn't love the color blue. Forgive me, my soccer IQ is a bit shaky, as I've only played goalie in a rec league. I'm athletic, very competitive with great hand/eye coordination....with almost no eye/foot/ball coordination. I have gone from knowing nothing about Lukaku 6 months ago, to then seeing him bury the US, I did quietly wonder to myself "what club does he play for?". Several youtube videos later, I've come to see how menacing the young striker can be. And Seamus Coleman! An absolute thrill to watch. I love the passion and loyalty of the supporters and the tremendous history of the club. Anyway, just wanted to say hi. -Nate StevO 1 Quote
rubecula Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 Welcome Nate, enjoy yourself with us here in TT. Quote
Paddock Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 Welcome matey, remember is football though, footy for short. All joking aside though, you didn't choose we are all chosen so you're one of us now. If you have any questions whatsoever just pm Romney1878 he answers all the newcomers questions personally. Quote
Romey 1878 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 If you have any questions whatsoever just pm Romney1878 he answers all the newcomers questions personally. If anyone actually does that be prepared for sarcasm and many expletives . Idiot_Abroad, Paddock and rubecula 3 Quote
Paddock Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 If anyone actually does that be prepared for sarcasm and many expletives . Sorry mate couldn't resist that and you seem the type to be able to take a joke so had to throw your name in Quote
Sibdane Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 Welcome! Are there more Americans than the rest now?! Quote
Romey 1878 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 Welcome! Are there more Americans than the rest now?! It certainly feels that way! Quote
MikeO Posted August 11, 2014 Report Posted August 11, 2014 Welcome! Are there more Americans than the rest now?! I was just wondering if there was anyone left in America who wasn't a member of TT; if there are root the bastards out and tell them to sign up, they're letting their country down :shaking fist:. Matt 1 Quote
verreauxi Posted August 13, 2014 Report Posted August 13, 2014 Welcome to the forum; I'm another yank here. Where you at in Iowa? Quote
Gusto181 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Posted August 13, 2014 The great metropolis that is Des Moines. Nice that we do have a few pubs/bars to watch football on Saturday mornings here. Quote
agbaby Posted August 13, 2014 Report Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) Hey another Des Moines man! I'll take it! I was going to create my own introduction, but I saw this already. I too am from DSM! Been an Everton fan for about ~6 years, but only really got serious about it last year due to a combination of increased NBCSN access and a job that didn't have me working Saturday mornings. (Edit: sorry, you may be a woman as well. my bad) Editx2 - not a woman! you even said your name in the original post. I'm an idiot. Edited August 13, 2014 by agbaby Quote
MikeO Posted August 13, 2014 Report Posted August 13, 2014 Now there's a coincidence. Welcome agbaby. Quote
rubecula Posted August 13, 2014 Report Posted August 13, 2014 howdy agbaby. hope you enjoy our little forum Quote
verreauxi Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) Welcome agbaby. Sounds like you all can start a Des MoinesToffees affiliate. I grew up in Chicago and went down state to Champaign-Urbana for college, but now I live in Virginia. Iowa/Illinois, so flat you can watch your dog run away for 3 days. (old joke) Edited August 14, 2014 by verreauxi Quote
agbaby Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 It's true it's true. Yeah, it'd be fun to get a little chapter going in Iowa. Des Moines is a nice sized metro (almost 600k) but always seems to be on the wrong side of the line with these fan clubs. O0maha, for example, has an Everton chapter. They also have a Buffalo Bills chapter, an NFL team I'm a fan of. Des Moines is about two-thirds the size of Omaha and have neither. Anyway, I'll probably head to the Royal Mile for the game Saturday. Hopefully some more Americans will have joined the Everton fray Quote
Paddock Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 I know a guy from Des Moines he is called Steve Vasquez and is a chef does bits on local news and radio. Have you guys heard of him? Long shot I know. Quote
Matt Posted August 14, 2014 Report Posted August 14, 2014 Think Bill Bryson was from Des Moines, wasn't he? Quote
agbaby Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Twas! The Life and Times of the Thundebolt Kid! Matt 1 Quote
Matt Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Twas! The Life and Times of the Thundebolt Kid! Thought so, a cracking read Quote
Gusto181 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Posted August 15, 2014 Sorry Paddock, I have not heard of Steve Vasquez. However, I can sometimes barely remember the names of my friends. But I do know that Cloris Leachman (Great Gam Gam in Beerfest) is from Des Moines. Agbaby - Royal Mile...too many Beers....too much Scotch....so little time. Good times. Quote
agbaby Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 I think I've heard of Steve Vasquez, but not as a chef. As a musician maybe? And yeah Gusto, being single in my mid-20s means that my motor is still high... 9am beers are happening and it will be wonderful Quote
johnh Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 Welcome agbaby. Sounds like you all can start a Des MoinesToffees affiliate. I grew up in Chicago and went down state to Champaign-Urbana for college, but now I live in Virginia. Iowa/Illinois, so flat you can watch your dog run away for 3 days. (old joke) Welcome in agbaby. 'so flat you can watch your dog run away for 3 days'. I lived in East Anglia (UK) for several years, very flat and the term used was 'flat as a witches tit'. Quote
Paddock Posted August 15, 2014 Report Posted August 15, 2014 I think I've heard of Steve Vasquez, but not as a chef. As a musician maybe? And yeah Gusto, being single in my mid-20s means that my motor is still high... 9am beers are happening and it will be wonderful He does all the local press reports for that beer and food festival you guys have. I think loads of blues type musicians play there as well. He's not a chef as such, more of a foodie who reports on a festival but I can't remember the name of it. He is a butcher by trade. Anyway he's a top top bloke. It's a few years since I've been in contact with him to be fair. Quote
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