Posted by: promize
- [2430247] Thu, Jun 14, 07:44
Not to be nosey, but I was sort of curious on the type of people and where they come from that play fantasy sports. I've noticed Italy, Canada, US of course... I've had some emails from other countries within Smallworlds messaging service.
I'm from Missouri with a Georgia connection Returning College Student after many years (Just a good way not to work for awhile)
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Chuck
ID: 1345311 Fri, Jun 15, 23:17
Born in Naples, FL Raised in East Brunswick, NJ Live in western WIS Go to school @ Crown College in small town, MIN (less than 30 min west of Minneapolis)
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Lonewolff
ID: 142638 Fri, Jun 15, 23:58
From rainy Corvallis Oregon.
Now living in sunny Chandler Arizona (suburb of Phoenix).
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Busa Bus
ID: 19447134 Sat, Jun 16, 00:42
Southfield,MI like 2 minutes from Berkley. Atlanta, GA for school.
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swank
ID: 36437422 Sat, Jun 16, 01:18
from Yakima Wa....all my life....lived in Pullman Wa. for 4 years though (Washington State U.)
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ksoze Donor
ID: 001731 Sat, Jun 16, 02:12
Originally from Turkey. Have been underground now for a few years. Mahalo!!!
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KTxGOD
ID: 53045117 Sat, Jun 16, 03:08
Currently in Portland, OR (More like Beaverton, OR but address says portland)
Born in Hong Kong tho =)
Lived in NYC for a few years... it was fun that one year when the marines beat em in the first round =)
PS - I believe RecycleSpinalFluid lives in Aloha, OR? Thats about 10-15 min from here i think...
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The Left Wings
ID: 2131321 Sat, Jun 16, 03:46
Cool. So there are more people from HK than one.
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Jehu
ID: 45558318 Sat, Jun 16, 08:17
i lived in hong kong until i was 3 years old. i was born in edmonton and then moved to hong kong when i was about 6 months old. don't remember much because a little after that i moved to St. Catharines, Canada (about 10 min drive from Niagara Falls and 1 hour from Toronto).
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puckprophet
ID: 1810352017 Sat, Jun 16, 13:14
just for fun ; take no offence... I AM CANADIAN (clears Thoat) (the canadian one is actually a commercial and is all true!)
Hey... I'm not a lumberjack, or a fur trader... and I don't live in an igloo, or eat blubber, or own a dogsled... and I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada, although I'm certain they're really, really nice.
I have a Prime Minister, not a President. I speak English & French, NOT American. and I pronounce it 'ABOUT', NOT 'A BOOT'.
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack. I believe in peace keeping, NOT policing. DIVERSITY, NOT assimilation, AND THAT THE BEAVER IS A TRULY PROUD AND NOBLE ANIMAL.
A TOQUE IS A HAT, A CHESTERFIELD IS A COUCH, AND IT IS PRONOUNCED 'ZED' NOT 'ZEE', 'ZED'!!! CANADA IS THE SECOND LARGEST LANDMASS! THE FIRST NATION OF HOCKEY! AND THE BEST PART OF NORTH AMERICA!
MY NAME IS JOE!! AND I AM CANADIAN!!!!!!!!
I AM ITALIAN
Ciao... I'm not a construction worker, a brick layer or a school janitor. I don't live in a basement, or eat pasta every night. And I don't drive a Camaro. And I don't know Tony, Rocco or Gino from Woodbridge, Although I'm certain they're very, very hairy people.
I drink wine...not beer. I don't use utensils for pizza. I believe in open bars at weddings, not cash. And its pronounced ESPRESSO, not EX-PRESSO.
I can proudly fly my country's flag out of my car during the worldcup. Gelato IS ice cream, Biscotti ARE cookies, Antonio Columbro IS the best of the tenors, And it's Broo-SKetta, not Broo-SHetta!!
Italy is the ONLY country shaped like footwear, The FIRST nation of soccer, And the BEST part of Europe!! My name is Guiseppe !!! AND I AM ITALIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM PAKISTANI
Allo, I'm not a cab driver, a 7-11 clerk or a gas attendant. I don't go to fleamarkets, or worshipelephants, or eat with my hands. And I don't know Akbar, Rampreet or Mohammed from Rundle, Although I'm certain they're very smelly people.
I eat roti....not pita. I don't only shower once a week, I believe in discounts, not full price. And I pronounce it WHAT, not VHAT. I can proudly fly my country's flag out of my car during a terrorist siege.
A turban IS an article of clothing. Spicy foods ARE better than mild foods Curry is a VERY tasty dish, and it IS pronounced Gaun-dee,not Gun-dee ,GAUN-dee!!
Pakistan IS a third world country, The first nation of Cricket And the BEST part of the middle east!! My name is Raheem! AND I AM PAKISTANI!!!!
I AM CHINESE!
Wai... I'm not a cook, or a computer tech, or the owner of a laundromat. I don't live with my parents, I don't eat dog. I don't drive a souped-up Civic. And I don't know Ping, Ching or Wing from Beddingt Heights Although I'm certain they're very rice... I mean nice people.
I use chopsticks, not a fork. I rarely drive on the sidewalk. I believe in giving cash, not gifts And I pronounce it HELLO, not HARRO. I can proudly wave my country's flag at a tank during a massacre,
Dim sum IS brunch, Gwai-Los ARE white folk Jet Li can kick Van Damme's ass anyday. And it IS pronounced Gon Hay Fa Choi, not Gon HEE Fa
China is the LARGEST country in Asia The FIRST nation of PING-PONG, And the BEST remaining COMMUNIST COUNTRY!! My name is FUNG!!! AND I AM CHINESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and finally........
I AM AMERICAN
Wassup... I'm not particularly intelligent, open-minded, or well-liked. And I don't live in a safe place, eat a balanced diet, or drive very well. I don't know Shakespeare, Da Vinci or Gutenberg, although I'm pretty sure they were American.
I drink beer, not water, I am outspoken, not opinionated, Guns settle disputes, not discussions. Winning isn't everything, it's the ONLY thing, And it's pronounced RUFF, not ROOF.
I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack, unless I go somewhere. Burger King IS fine dining. Washing after peeing is for LOSERS, Twinkies and Moon Pies ARE GOOD for breakfast, I have a SHED, NOT a GARAGE, and WWF ACTION IS REAL!
The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is the ONLY country in the world, The FIRST nation of IGNORANCE, And the BEST part of SOUTH AMERICA!! MY NAME IS JIM-BOB, I am married to my sister, AND I AM AMERICAN!!!!!!!
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azdbacker Donor
ID: 51392423 Sat, Jun 16, 13:23
That's hilarious, puck!
"Guns don't kill people, I kill people". (Happy Gillmore)
Was this from last year or two years ago? I'm having trouble remembering...
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Mike D Donor
ID: 323391521 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 15:37
I'm from Parts Unknown, the toughest town in America. We all wear masks. Not because we're ugly, either.
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Pearl St. Punisher
ID: 5261117 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 15:49
This thread started in 2000, I believe. I wonder how many Gurupies have moved since they posted here?
I'm still here in the Heart of Texas! Austin!
go horns!!go astros!! go away rangers!!(at least until they get some pitching)
-Punisher
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J Leader
ID: 49346417 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 15:49
AP10 - its from last year - 2001.
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MattG
ID: 37722615 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 16:09
I am from Lancaster PA, I was born in Lancaster City, then moved to Maytown, PA when I was 2, NOw I reside in Marietta PA which is 1 mile from Maytown, I still say Maytown Cause people in Marietta are "River Rats" Currently I am going to school at Shippensburg University in PA. I'm only here for another 22 days though then is back home, maybe to Harrisburg.
bluehen, where in Lancaster are you from, and do you come back at all.
APerfect10, I know where Willow Street is, about 25 minutes from me. I remember playing them in PeeWee football 10 years ago, and kicking some ACE. Both my parents graduated from McCaskey and I have 2 Cousins who go there now, although I graduated from Donegal as will my brother.
Seems to me, this spawned off someone making an OnLine Poll asking for a generalize Gurupie Demographics.
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MattG
ID: 37722615 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 16:35
yeah something like that RSF
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Mike D Donor
ID: 323391521 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 16:46
I play Disc Golf (frisbee) right below Lancaster city at Buchmiller Park, just north of Willow Street.
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MattG
ID: 37722615 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 16:54
where you from MikeD, like where in Lancaster County, or where in PA... I'm in York and Harrisburg a lot when I'm home, to go to bars, and I know where Buchmiller PArk is too.
Guess we don't need to bring out the YOUNGBUCK-is-somewhere-in-Seattle-at-a-public-library IP addy search apparatus to find the whereabouts of Mike D. :)
I live in LaSalle, IL and work in Ottawa, IL. Not telling you which park I play disc golf in.
Actually, Youngbuck declared he goes to Nathan Hale HS, above. I know some surly Samoans who might like a Sonics game ball. ;)
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Ira
ID: 1591458 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 19:36
Alberta Canada here
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Go Easy Donor
ID: 13271323 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 20:32
Broken Arrow, OK. Grew up in Edmond, OK
Post #127 Punisher. That would make me Sooner born and Sooner bred when I die I'll be Sooner dead. Look forward to another October Cotton Bowl Texas Longhorn spankin. Bob Stoops is the worse thing that ever happen to Austin, or was it Mack Brown.:)
Matt G & Mike D, wow, nice to see a lot of people from Lancaster. Both myself and my best friend (Ike44) are also from Lancaster.
Mike, Buchmiller park is right on willow street pike between Lancaster City & Willow Street. It is less than a 5 minute drive from my place.
Matt, Donegal, eh? What year did you graduate. Me and Ike are friends with Jay DeSheilds, from playing basketball with/against him in high school.
I'm currently at State College, wrapping up my Junior year. I will be home in less than two weeks. If either of you two would like to meet sometime and maybe go out for a couple beers, that would be cool.
I know Blue Hen will visit Lancaster some day again, as soon as he can leave that company, whats it called? Oh yeah, ESPN.
Email me or IM me.
AIM : DerekChas
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tomegun
ID: 2135588 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 21:51
Orem, Utah via Oakland, Ca.
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Khahan
ID: 567232217 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 22:33
Figure now is a good time to jump in here. Born and raised in Harrisburg (N of Lancaster, kind of NW). Moved out towards Philadelphia, King of Prussia area (kind of SE of Lancaster) a few years ago. Got family in Lancaster and used to hold my nose during the spring driving through the county on trips to Maryland.
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Y2JS
ID: 193551821 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 22:50
Wow lots of locals i wasn't aware of!
I'm from Newtown, Pa and make my home away from home in State College, Pa at the moment for school =) I consider myself a true Philadelphian, and unlike Mike D, i do not wear a mask ;)
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Mike D Donor
ID: 323391521 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 23:01
Lol at Bungers (not that there's anything wrong with that). Matt G, Harrisburg for me, I go where the courses are though. ;)
Y2JS, thought you were Canadian. (Break the Walls Down!!!!) ;)
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Y2JS
ID: 193551821 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 23:14
Haha! No but my hero is. After all, i don't claim to be the man himself, i'm just a run of the mill Jericholic =)
Newtown, Pa as in Bucks County, FWIW. Right near Washington's Crossing, Yardley, New Hope. God I can't wait to get away from there
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Mike D Donor
ID: 323391521 Fri, Apr 19, 2002, 23:15
I have a sister in Yardley. Please stay away from her. ;)
An other one from Lancaster, Mike D I must have seen you at Buchmiller park playing discgolf there. I go there and Akron park a lot.
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Mike D Donor
ID: 323391521 Sat, Apr 20, 2002, 00:11
Sweeet! Because of the drive, I split time at Buchmiller/Akron/Pinchot. Almost the same distances, Akron slightly further. Gurupie Shifty is a Lancaster local who plays Buchmille/Akron more times than I can count. I'm not too jealous. :(
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Matt S Donor
ID: 47115618 Sat, Apr 20, 2002, 01:28
I'm in Vancouver, Canada as I have been all my life. This place drives me nuts for 8 months out of the year, but make no mistake, I am proudly Canadian!
And it was I who a couple of years back started that demographics poll. I still had the bookmark a couple of months back but recently deleted it...
Matt S
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Baldwin
ID: 4261155 Sat, Apr 20, 2002, 23:05
Peru, Il...a mile away from Bungers, imagine that! Smallworld indeed.
Born in Chicago and bounced back for college and visit frequently, consider myself a Chicago citizen but ended up in peaceful Peru, IL.
New York, New York born and raised...currently at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY
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MattG
ID: 37722615 Sun, Apr 21, 2002, 02:33
APerfect10, yes I graduated with Jay DeShields(1998), he was in a bunch of my classes, we were ok friends, but I do know him and he knows me, I didn't play basketball with him, he was too good, my brother is better though... anyhow, I'll be home for good in 3 weeks and I'm definatly up for a few drinks, I go to Doc Holidays by F&M a lot as well as the Chameleon. I grew up in Park City as well, I have never seen Ike44 on here though, thats a shame. If anyone has AOL IM my name is "Kemics", im on 24/7 send me a message, I love chattin about sports, or anything really.
Another Lancaster County person here. I live in Millersville. Sorry guys not a discgolfer though. I do enjoy an evening of fun playing trivia at Damon's at Park City though. I am going to try and get a Reading Phillies game together later in the summer, hope you can join in.
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MattG
ID: 37722615 Sun, Apr 21, 2002, 11:10
I don't play discgolf either, but I do go to damons often. Last year I was able to get Picnic Are tickets to the REading Phils... It was great, right down by 3rd base and all you can eat.
I think I have posted in a couple other Forums indicating I live in LaSalle. No one ever posts back that they even live in any of North Central IL. I started to feel like the Italians and Swedes had more gurupies than all of IL. I guess I forgot to post the info in the Politics Forum. And I thought you had indicated you were in Wisconsin.
I live on the east end of LaSalle, so you are probably more like 2 miles away. :)
philflyboy, I cant believe another person from Lancaster! A Damons get together would sound good :)
Everyone from Lancaster, please email me so I can organize a get together this summer. Or you can IM me...
Email : Derek_35@hotmail.com AIM : DerekChas
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penngray
ID: 161131911 Sun, Apr 21, 2002, 12:06
Born in Woodstock, Ontario Canada now live in Gainesville, Florida.
I will always be Canadian but I will never live in snow again ;)
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Jupiter
ID: 493551822 Sun, Apr 21, 2002, 12:51
Jupiter Florida. Home of the Cards and Expos...Spring training that is.
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