KingSpeed

So I just got in. I'm staying at the Ritz Carlton. I went to check in and then I ran into Wheels as I was getting on to the elevator. I asked him if everyone was staying here and he said yes. They had just got in. Then, as the elevator doors were closing, I saw LMA and said hello and told him I had been following them on the trip. He said "cool" or something to that effect. He was nice. Then I got off on my floor and who was waiting to get on the elevator. Joel Pryzbilla. Totally cool. He was getting ready to listen to his I-Pod. I said hello, introduced myself and told him I had been following the team. He was pretty standoffish. Not really interested in talking. But still... how cool is this? So Joel is on my floor. I assume the whole team is. Makes me want to just hang out in the hallway. Very very cool.

Well, here I am. My room (or should I say rooms-- I have a bed room and a living room, TVs in both rooms) is very nice.

It may be crazy but I'm thinking of going to the Houston game on Friday. I'm addicted to the Blazers!

Go Blazers

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MrJayremmie

that is the life man. If i had money i would follow them for a whole year prolly, and try to get to the same hotel as them. Maybe sit in on practices if ppl are allowed to.

good stuff man, enjoy it! soak it up. Experiences like what you are havin' don't come that often. i'm happy for you.

TLo

Somebody needs to tell them that you're a TV star. They will dig that and want to hang with you then.

hasoos

Yep, and go get a couple of Hurricanes (Punch bowl sized drink) while you are there!

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chris_in_pdx

No doubt, man. You need to work on that self-promotion with the players. Hell, play your cards right and you'll be invited to travel on the team plane during the next road trip.

Driew

I'm pretty sure Joel was just a little tired that's probably why he didn't seem interested in talking. Also he's probably sick and tired of traveling and being in hotels and he's probably just ready to get back to his house haha. But you HAVE to give us a more detailed review of being in the hotel room with them! Lucky!

Resume

Way cool! Keep us posted with the great stories!
And thank you for telling us! It almost makes it feel like we are there when you post this stuff.

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HB

I have been reading about your exploits, you are living the fans' dream. Congrats to you, sometime in the near future I hope to do the same

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ABM

Glad you made if safely there, Eric. If yestderday's MLK motto was Living The Dream, you're DEFINITELY living the Blazer dream, hombre! Go for it, all of it, while you can.

Hey, while you're in the Big Easy, you might want to get your sis to take you HERE. That is, if you're into burgers. Best in the French Quarter, if not all of Nola. Oh, and they have great hurricanes, as well.

Anywho, again, it was great meeting you. Glad I could be a small part of your memorable trip. Oh, and thanks for including me in your NBA.com Court Reporters report. Way cool, man. I got to ride your coattails for an afternoon.

KingSpeed

I decided to peek out into the hall and there they were!!! They were with another guy I didn't know. I think his name was John. OMG, It was so cool. And I did my self-promoting. Told them I was on "Bones," decided to follow them on the trip, didn't know they were staying at the hotel, etc. They were both nice. Shook their hands. Travis is especially friendly but Roy was cool too. This is so cool.

GO BLAZERS

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mediocre man

You are a dork....

And I mean that in the most envious way LOL


Good for you Eric

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yuyuza1

Seriously, I'm so jealous of you right now.

Did any of the players recognize you from previous games? How about Jason Quick? Is he in the same hotel also?

KingSpeed

I've met Travis three times now but I don't think he recognizes me. Not sure. When I rehearsed my national anthem at the Rose Garden, I said hi and he said that I sounded good. Quick probably is here. I think they all are.

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TLo

That's cool. This might be the funnest part of the trip for you yet! Now if they can just top it off with a win tomorrow...

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