NightThought: Plans for Draft Day

by ChiFan13 on Apr 17, 2009 4:00 PM CDT

No NightLink tonight; instead, I want to know what your plans were/are for next weekend's draft. I'll start it off.

My plans stayed the same after the Cutler trade: Do nothing all weekend but watch the draft and bring as much analysis on the Bears' selections as possible. Since this is the last major event prior to training camp, I've learned early to savor the draft. I've gotten all of my papers, projects, etc. done so I won't be distracted by anything but Kiper's glorious hair.

However, I realize I may be in the minority here. The draft seemed more exciting when we had a 1st round pick, and since we now have Cutler, I know that some of you may have altered your plans. What are you planning on doing draft weekend? Did your plans change post-Cutler trade?

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I will be on a cruise

in the Western Carribean Islands. We will return to Miami on Sunday morning, and immediately be hopping on a plane to return home.

This will be the first draft I have missed since around my freshman or sophomore year in high school, which was around 1995-96. Luckily, I won’t be missing a 1st round pick…

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by Dane Noble on Apr 17, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

Plans change?

NO WAY!

Gotta watch those nutty Jets fans….

Seriously, I will be gone all weekend but I will put the entire thing on my DVR.

by sabbath999 on Apr 17, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

We had talked about

getting tickets to the Draft Day thing. I was sure glad we didn’t do that, since the Bears now only have 1 first day selection. Probably just stare and the TV and Computer all weekend anyway though.

by lindemrm on Apr 17, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions

Anybody Else

ever been to one of the Draft Day things the Bears sponsor?

by lindemrm on Apr 17, 2009 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions

My best friend

has a table reserved at the Cubby Bear in Schaumburg (sp?) for draft day.

I’m hosting a party/cookout

by torch on Apr 18, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions

Pony keg and Bronco fans

I’m having a little party at my place with a handful of friends coming over. We’ll probably get the crock pot going, have wings, and other gluttonous foods.

I love the analysis during and after the draft of all the players chosen by the Bears. It really never gets old!

"I'm not so mean. I wouldn't ever go out to hurt anybody deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." - Dick Butkus

by propheteer on Apr 17, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions

Thought you would never ask : )

I will be in full upper body battle armor, wearing my kilt, with my sword in my hand, ready for action. Yeah, that’s right.

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

LMAO

Ahahahahahahahah!!!!!!

+100000

Nice work Haight… wrecked the shiat outta that one.

by Dane Noble on Apr 17, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Thought you would like that one.

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Are you the guy

that plays young Brian Urlacher in the deoderant commercial?

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Apr 17, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions

are you are larper?

by tempchad on Apr 17, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Excuse my ignorance, what is a larper?

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions

LARPing

by Spongie on Apr 17, 2009 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions

This one's better (minus the special effects)

Well, when I say “”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_ekugPKqFw" target="new">better"…

by Spongie on Apr 17, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

Well than, yes, I am your larper.

I am undefeated.

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions

you should see Role Models

cause I would chose to dress like Paul Rudd does.

by tempchad on Apr 17, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

smack dab in fron of the tube!

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Apr 17, 2009 4:21 PM CDT reply actions

praying to draft gods

Hoping half of our picks end up being diamonds in the rough

If you live in Chicago you are a bears fan, if you move from chicago you stay a bears fan, if you move to chicago you will be a bears fan.

by chi-town on Apr 17, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions

Pray to Saint George

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions

i'll be watching baseball.

and sort of following the draft online.

Because when it comes to sports, we die harder than Bruce Willis.

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Apr 17, 2009 4:42 PM CDT reply actions

My first

daughter was born on the 25th, which has for the next few decades stopped any draft day parties i might’ve planned. she’s worth it.

DEJESUS!!!

by tomas21 on Apr 17, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions

if i'm home the draft will be on

can’t say i will sit and watch every minute but if i’m in front of my computer i will be here for the live draft thread.

by tempchad on Apr 17, 2009 5:47 PM CDT reply actions

I will be in Vegas getting married.

by Arbusto on Apr 17, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

i got married in vegas

congratulations.

i don’t know if you are doing the big hotel wedding but if so, definitely take the entire wedding party out (wife in dress a must) after the wedding and go gambling.

and take a few pictures of it.

by tempchad on Apr 17, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll be putting together my plot for world domination

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

Oh and I'll be watching the draft

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 17, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

What are we gonna do today Brain?

Passion For The Game, Loyal To The Name, Chicago Bears, I Trust In Thee, Standing Strong Since 1983.

by Haightminow on Apr 17, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

The same thing we do everynight Pinky

rec

If God had wanted man to play soccer, he wouldn't have given us arms.- Mike Ditka

by Hurricanes becoming Bears on Apr 17, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions

Same thing you do every day?

by torch on Apr 18, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I have a wedding to attend

but on a positive note it will be one hellacious reception that I may or may not make out of alive ;)

(Asshole Sr) "If you learn one thing here, NEVER pass out in Ohio."

by ThorCo on Apr 17, 2009 11:31 PM CDT reply actions

I will be executing the same drinking game I've done for the last two drafts

Finish a beer before the first pick is made
Have a drink for each pick
Do a shot for a questionable pick
Chug for a trade.

Glorious Day

by wennington4 on Apr 18, 2009 12:58 AM CDT reply actions

Dude..............

Is it possible for me to join you?

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on Apr 18, 2009 2:20 AM CDT up reply actions

No kidding

I doubt we have too many WCG’ers in Iowa, so I’ll most likely be flyin solo.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 18, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

Unfortunately i have no Armed Forces Network where i am in Iraq..

So i look forward to all of you guys posts on all of the draft day events. Since i found this sight it’s been one of the highlights of my mornings :).

by Chitownproduct on Apr 18, 2009 1:53 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks

I’m glad we can brighten your days. We’ll be having a lot of posts up on draft weekend, and I’ll be giving you more than enough information on our draft picks.

Give ’em hell and stay safe over there!

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Apr 18, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions

More than likely I'll be passed out until 3/4 p.m.

On both Saturday and Sunday so….. I might catch bits and pieces of the draft. Considering we don’t have a first rounder, I’m a bit un-interested in the first day.

"The phone's for you, I think it's the Devil."

by Acreman20 on Apr 18, 2009 2:23 AM CDT reply actions

I Will Be

Watching with HoneyBear, gwl17 and our friends. Just a sit around and hangout type deal. I can’t believe the first round is starting so late on TV this year. I will probably only minimally be on here, if at all.

by Sam Householder on Apr 19, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions

Ditto

"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton

by Ashley Czuba on Apr 20, 2009 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions

Trying my hardest to keep the fact that

the draft doesn’t start until 4 PM a secret from the wife. She might try to get me to do yard work or something if she finds out.

Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!

by Adam T on Apr 20, 2009 9:51 AM CDT reply actions

Draft Party

For the last 4 years (including this year) I throw an annual draft bash, where about 20 guys come over to watch the first round, and about half of those stay for the second. Food, drinking, and 2 gambling games on the draft. It’s always a good time. It’s basically the Super Bowl in April, just your team is always guaranteed to be involved!

I am disappointed that the draft doesn’t start till 3 PM this year…

-Jmac

by isuarch80 on Apr 20, 2009 10:26 AM CDT reply actions