Matt's Wingstock Pictures

Click here and here for two online photo albums containing Matt's (and when I say "Matt's" I mean they were on his camera, not necessarily that he was the photographer for each of these works of art) pictures from Wingstock.

Jeff's Wingstock Pictures

Hello everyone,

Click here to view my pictures from Wingstock. Enjoy!

JB

Gentelman Croke

 

 

 

 

Joel's Signbang Victory

Cheers to the hosts!

 

Please join me in extending a sincere thanks to our Ottawa hosts for Wingstock 2008, Dave and Matt. I must admit that Dave really outdid himself. In addition to not getting overly stressed about the fumes that were being unleashed on the interior of his beautiful home, he really went above and beyond. The attached photo is a perfect example. To be so concerned about our comfort, to take the time and make the effort to trim the grass around the edges of your yard, Dave...truly outstanding! I mean, you made sure that the smallest strands of grass at the sides of the deck were cut short, even if the main parts of the yard were not. This sort of prioritization and timing is what made Wingstock so amazing! (More pictures to come...please email or upload yours!! Send them to me and I'll put them on the website!)

Top 10 List

Wooohooo! Less than 34 hours to go until departure for Wingstock at the time of my typing this. Are you excited? I am. Can you tell? If you’re still visiting the Wingstock website (good for you), you deserve a reward. Here is a customized Wingstock top 10 list of attractions in Ottawa:

1. Parliament Hill – stroll the corridors of power and try to find Matt or Dave’s boss’s boss’s boss. Put in a good word. I highly recommend telling him about Dave’s amazing “monopod” skill. You know the one. It’s when he puts his left foot on his right knee and his elbow on his left knee and his chin in his hand…and sleeps standing up!!!

2. By Ward Market – Canada’s oldest, continuously operating farmers’ market is a charming area with shops and restaurants of all kinds. Charming, old, and continuously “operating”…sound like anyone you know? Info: Tel: (613) 562-3325 or (519) 756-7711.

3. Canadian Museum of Civilization – trace Canadian history from the Vikings to the present day. Visit the special “de-evolutionary” exhibit, a mobile crew of 9 men traveling Ottawa from June 19 – 22nd. If you find them, look for the one with the curly hair. It’s nice hair. Info: Tel: (819) 776-7000.

4. Rideau Canal – a haven for boaters in the summer, the canal is transformed into the world’s longest skating rink in winter. On June 19th it will be coloured green…not for a delayed summer St. Patty’s Day, but because green is the colour of Wingstock! Info: Tel: (613) 239-5000.

5. Sparks Street Mall – Canada’s oldest pedestrian mall is perfect for shopping, strolling or taking a break in a café. Hey Scotch! If you like Scotch, you can get it in here. We’re pretty sure anyway. Info: Tel: (613) 230-0984.

6. National Gallery of Canada – home to the world’s largest collection of Canadian art as well as excellent European and American collections. Definitely the first stop for Wingstock. Unfortunately for Winger, the Pamela Anderson display was closed last year. Complain by calling: Tel: (613) 990-1985.

7. Casino Du Lac-Leamy – Try your luck at the region’s most glamorous entertainment spot. Yeah right. “Most glamorous.” The most glamorous entertainment spot will be wherever you find Joel this weekend. He’s not called “Yoshi the Glaminator” for nothing! (That’s what it was, right?) Info: Tel: (819) 772-2100.

8. Rideau Centre – 200 fine shops and restaurants right in the downtown core. While we’re talking about “cores,” nothing compares to the Bear’s core. It’s a serious slab of funk. Info: Tel: (613) 236-6565

9. Canadian War Museum – See stories of heroes and of the human cost of war, both at home and on the battlefield. Well, I’m not about to joke about war. But I will say that I’m pretty sure a certain gentleman, once “Gremlanized,” could sleep through the worst of them. Info: Tel: (819) 776-8600.

10. Notre-Dame Basilica – Discover Ottawa’s oldest surviving church with over 200 statues surrounding the main altar. Go and pray. For whatever you want. That’s the thing about praying, it’s up to you really. So…machines? A QB for your Dolphins? The soft hands award? Non-stinking booties? A bear-repellant cancel-out-er? Diagonal highways? Cheese? Bread? Peanut butter? A microphone? Go for it! Info: Tel: (613) 239-5000.

Happy Birthday to the Wing-man!!

 

It's the reason for the season, as they say! Happy birthday to Wingstock's namesake, the Spider Monkey, the Diagonal Short-Cutter, the Cops Doer-In-Fronter, the 8 Days of Hockey-a-Weeker, the McConaughey Doppleganger, the Buck Tooth Bandit, the Weasel-Endowed, the Australian Chip-Toother, the "You've Got Great Hair-er," the Magical Charmer, the Lover-Not-Fighter, the Ottawa-Headed...Chad Winger!!!

WINGSTOCK IS HERE

Well gentlemen, Wingstock is pretty much upon us. It has been a pleasure keeping you up-to-date (somewhat) and entertained (maybe less-so) here on the Wingstock website. Here is a final video montage to kick off Wingstock!!! Enjoy.

Exciting video footage of "the kick"!!

Hello everyone,

This is a great development and just in time for Wingstock! The OFSAA website has recently enhanced their "history" page to include video footage of old championships. And, wouldn't you know it - they have footage from a Barrie television station of Joel's controversial place kick during the OFSAA Senior Rugby Championship game during the 1995 season. This is so exciting. Follow the link below for the footage and check out the great athletic move at the 2:08 mark...Joel looks great at that part!

Click Here

Cheers,
Jeff

A message from Scott Skinner!

Come on Chaddy lets go party...I thought I would just clear up any misconceptions that my van is some sort of A Team Kick Ass van. Although if we look at the crew travelling down the 401 it is possible how people could confuse us... Bear is probably the best representation of "BA" not because he is as big and tough but from my understanding it is his fault we are all not travelling with Greg. From what I have seen Jeff is the closest to to the prepared and sometimes witty "Hannibal" but the best comparison is our birthday boy, Winger as the wild and crazy "Howling Mad Murdock". With that said I hope people do not get the wrong idea of us as we cruse to OTTAWA... here is my van:

Site Re-Launch...and a Countdown "Ceremony"

Hello all!

Welcome back to the Wingstock 2008 website. It has now relaunched with a slightly different look (green is yer Wingman's favourite colour y'know!), and the site will be having much more frequent updates as we're in the final stretch to Wingstock 2008!! Enjoy the song and the accompanying visuals, I trust you'll find them inspiring...

While you're at it, if you haven't been here in a while, note the link at the top right of the site to important transportation information for those of you in southwestern Ontario. More to come soon enough!

Hello to Chad's Mom!!!

We hope you're enjoying your visit to Wingstock 2008's website.

~ The Computer

Happy belated birthday Bear...enjoy "Chester Bear is Sinking"!!

Here is a special Wingstock treat in honour of Nathan's 32nd birthday that just passed on May 1st. Enjoy! My personal highlight comes at 0:55..."Has anyone met the Gremlin?!"

*IMPORTANT* - Wingstock Transportation Details

Important Wingstock Transportation Details

Hello everyone,

As Wingstock 2008 approaches, it's time to discuss transportation details. This post will be accessible leading up to Wingstock by clicking the link at the top right side of the main page ("Click Here for Info, Discussion, and Updates").

Our Ride
I am very pleased to confirm that Scott Skinner has kindly volunteered to drive from the GTA in his van, the "Skinnermobile." The Skinnermobile seats 6 comfortably, but can hold a maximum of 8 Wingstockers. (Note: the picture included in this post may or may not be an accurate representation of the Skinnermobile).

Departure Plan
Our plan is to depart the GTA on Thursday evening, June 19th, after work. We'll have to confirm our list of GTA Wingstockers and co-ordinate transportation to Scott's place in Toronto. Our current target is to leave Scott's place by 6:30 pm.

Please post any comments/ideas/requests as a comment to this posting!

Cheers,
Jeff

Happy 32nd Matthew!

 

Here's hoping you can pull out some of these moves in celebration!

69 days to Wingstock, but the real question is...

 

...in this picture of well-dressed gentlemen, what is Winger pulling out of his inside jacket pocket? Or, consider: what would Winger store in the inside pocket of his tuxedo? Hmmmmm. Winger? Care to share the real answer?

There will be no Joel victory poses

Following up on yesterday's Wingstock Website exclusive coverage of "Gunwale-gate" and the spirited discussion that ensued, it's necessary to respond to Joel's persistent and determined promises to dominate the Wingstock games. The old saying that "a picture's worth a thousand words" comes to mind...and take note, Mr. Fairlie, you won't be doing any of this come the weekend of June 20th.

The truth revealed

We here at Wingstock 2008 HQ are pleased to reveal compelling new evidence that will solve the controversy that has hounded certain Wingstock attendees for years. In June 2006, Matt and Joel were engaged in a epic gunwale-bobbing battle during Joel's bachelor-party-camping-trip. Now, Joel might have been blinded by pre-wedding euphoria, but his claims of victory can finally be put to sleep thanks to our new-found evidence. As can be seen from this photograph, while Matt is clearly going to hit the water first, Joel is breaking Rule #1 of gunwale-bobbing: do not grab the gunwales. As such, Joel is disqualified and Matt is the clear winner.

You may be curious as to the relevance to Wingstock. Well...in a recent conversation, Joel threw down the gauntlet and claimed "I will destroy anyone and everyone at any game staged during Wingstock." Well Joel, to that we say "destroy away," but just play by the rules man.

Never again

In honour of Fuss's recent good news announcement, I am posting this logo on the Wingstock 2008 website. This does not represent an endorsement of the Miami Dolphins by Wingstock, Chad Winger, or by the author of this post. But cheers to Fuss and his team on this day.

Jazz Festival Lineup Leaks!

This may be of interest to you as a complementary feature of Wingstock:
http://classicfilms.suite101.com/article.cfm/2008_ottawa_jazz_fest_leaks_acts
Stay tuned for more information on April 8th!

80 days until Wingstock 2008!

 

Winger isn't happy in this picture because he knows that there are still 80 days until Wingstock. The good news is that there are only 80 days until Wingstock!!!

Happy Birthday Greg!!

 

Fellow Wingstockers, please join me in wishing this sharp-dressed-dude a very happy 32nd birthday today!!!

Wingstock 2004...oh wait, Fussapalooza!!!

 

I'm a little late in posting a picture to mark the 90 days remaining (now it's 87) until Wingstock 2008. Here is a picture from the event that started it all...Fussapalooza!! (And by "it" I suppose I mean the themed get-togethers complete with Nathan-motivating-checklists and matching T-shirts). Anyhow, can you believe this was 3 1/2 years ago? This picture was taken July 17th, 2004.

90 days to Wingstock!

That's right gents. 90 days to go until Wingstock 2008. You'll notice the countdown at the bottom of the blog. I will find a picture to commomorate this milestone.

Duck Hunt!

In the spirit of Wingstock (fun!), I have added Duck Hunt to the Official Wingstock 2008 website, for your shooting pleasure. Enjoy...and post your high score as a comment to this entry. Wingstock aims to please. (P.S. It may not work from your work computer, but believe me, it's fun! It's probably better that it doesn't. It doesn't work from my work PC for example. Whew.)

These guys are ready for Wingstock! Are you?

 

Yes, that's right. Chuck and the Wingman himself are all dressed up their nicest pink scarf, ready for Wingstock 2008. I hope everyone's having a nice snowless weekend!

What Wingstock 1995 would have looked like...

I hope you're enjoying the Wingstock website so far. You no longer need a Google account to leave comments (it was the default setting, which I have now changed), so let's get this discussion started!!
QUESTION 1: In 2008, who looks most like their 1995 self?

Welcome to the Official Wingstock Website!

Welcome to the official Wingstock 2008 website. It is dedicated to everything Wingstock. Any by that, I mean it's dedicated to helping you (and me) procrastinate as much as you want leading up to Wingstock. So, post comments and if you want I'll add you as a blog author so we can all have a little fun with this.

Senor Carlos gets us ready for Wingstock!!