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The Desperate Bills

By Fred GUNDELL

 As a youth, there were no Bufalo Bills.  Virtually every local Football Fan belonged to the Giants or the Browns.  That is why alot of local football fans to this date are labelled as "Bills Bashers".  I am not one of those however. If it were not for the Bill I could never see the Giants in person.  They play the Bills every six or seven years, and tickets to the Meadowlands are handed down in Wills.  So here is my criticism of the BILLS!!  Their CHEAP OWNER!!  Who else would move games to Toronto after all these years, and expect the fans to buy into the explanation that he is trying to expand the base...It's the same base it was 30 years ago.

Lets face it, he's trying to sell more of the overpriced luxury boxes, and club seats. That all goes into his pocket.  The player salaries are more than covered by the TV revenue.  ALL clubs to my knowledge share gate revenues equally. That more than pays the staff.  So that leaves the $25.00 parking charge,club seats, Luxury Boxes, and a good hunk of Hot Dog and Beer Money for poor old Mr. Wilson. I feel sorry for him.  He must really be suffering there in Detroit. It's no wonder that  there hasn't been a big time Coach or General Manager in years. And ,Oh bye the way ,they haven't made the playoffs since one year after John Butler left.  Need I list all the losers that have coached here for years.  Think about Kaye Stevens, Hank Bullock, Mallarcki (or whatever his name was), Wade Phillips who inherited a John Butler Team his first year, Tom Donohoe, Marv Levy as GM(??) What did he do? I suspect this guy Jauron is there because he's cheap. No wonder they extended his contract.  It's not because he's been successful. Where would the Bills have been had they had a Big Time coach and GM these past ten years or so.  I'll bet they would have made they playoffs, or better.

Fred GUNDELL

Does anybody know when and or if ever ,will the R.R. Tracks on Ellicott Street be fixed or removed?? I can not remember the Last train I've seen cross there. The potholes cost a lot of money every year ,and I know it isn't too good for the vehicles crossing there. Especially the folks that aren't local and know to slow down......

Apr 27, 2009, 7:47am Permalink
Fred GUNDELL

One can only wonder what is going to happen after June 1st when the first group of American Citizens are refused entry into their own country because they don't have the proper passport or "enhanced Drivers License"?? The whole thing is crazy and all revolves around raising additional revenue. It sounds rediculious to require "Sally Smith" age 85 and grandmother who has lived in Batavia 45 years to have a passport!!
Especially since she probably can't afford to get one for her one and only trip to Niagara Falls...
I think the folks at the Border have done an outstanding job thus far using the tools that are already available.

May 20, 2009, 9:13am Permalink
Bea McManis

Posted by Fred GUNDELL about 7 minutes ago
One can only wonder what is going to happen after June 1st when the first group of American Citizens are refused entry into their own country because they don't have the proper passport or "enhanced Drivers License"?? The whole thing is crazy and all revolves around raising additional revenue.

I agree.
Going to Niagara Falls, Canada has always been a special trip for the grandkids that come from out of state. Going across the border for lunch or dinner on a Sunday afternoon will be out of the question for a family. A fun, inexpensive and educational family outing, for us, was a trip to the three forts. We would begin at Fort Niagara, cross over to Fort George and then end at Fort Erie. Or, spend an afternoon following the Welland Canal and watching the lake freighters navigate the locks.
The kids always enjoyed walking across the bridge from Niagara Falls, U.S., to Niagara Falls, Canada. Especially in the winter. Those experiences will now be a thing of the past.

May 20, 2009, 9:31am Permalink
Beth Kinsley

Agreed. We went to Niagara Falls Canada at least once a year but not anymore. Maybe this will boost tourism on the American side which, is really quite sad.

May 20, 2009, 9:52am Permalink

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