Colopalooza 1998
Colopalooza 98
Enter Dean Olson (alias "Dinky Diggler"). Each year, the first order of
business is to find some long-haired beauty and anoint her "Miss
Colopalooza". This year, we chose Dinky.
Inside Colopalooza
Dinky is the local host for Colopalooza and one of the four original
founding fathers. His lovely and spacious apartments have played host
to several important events in Colopalooza history--including Big Al's
infamous confrontation with Dinky's Jack-scented friend, "Cuddles".
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Sssshhhhhhh, you guys are gonna get me kicked out of this place!!"
Enter Dean Olson (alias "Dinky Diggler"). Each year, the first order of
business is to find some long-haired beauty and anoint her "Miss
Colopalooza". This year, we chose Dinky.
Inside Colopalooza
Dinky is the local host for Colopalooza and one of the four original
founding fathers. His lovely and spacious apartments have played host
to several important events in Colopalooza history--including Big Al's
infamous confrontation with Dinky's Jack-scented friend, "Cuddles".
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Sssshhhhhhh, you guys are gonna get me kicked out of this place!!"
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Obviously Sean Kahr (alias "Wreck", "Wreckage", "Fluffy", "The
Great White Deion", "Gimp", "Forrest Gimp") is happy to get
Colopalooza underway.
Inside Colopalooza
Wreck is also a founding father and participant in the first ever
toast hoisted in Colopalooza history. The much celebrated
event occurred at 7am and featured the partaking of a fine
corn-based beverage from the friendly folks at LAX.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"I just hate to see a perfectly good piece of tenderized meat go
to waste."
Obviously Sean Kahr (alias "Wreck", "Wreckage", "Fluffy", "The
Great White Deion", "Gimp", "Forrest Gimp") is happy to get
Colopalooza underway.
Inside Colopalooza
Wreck is also a founding father and participant in the first ever
toast hoisted in Colopalooza history. The much celebrated
event occurred at 7am and featured the partaking of a fine
corn-based beverage from the friendly folks at LAX.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"I just hate to see a perfectly good piece of tenderized meat go
to waste."
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An annual stop on the tour--The Wynkoop Brewery. From the left,
that's Bill Taylor (alias "Puff"), Wreck, Me (alias "Smalls"), Dinky
and Al McGough (alias "Big Al").
Inside Colopalooza
The Koop is one of the first brew-pubs opened in the US. It's
close proximity to Coors Field has made it a must for all true
Paloozians. Surprisingly, it wasn't until last year that we realized
most of the guys in the place wanted to date us.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Is it just me...or is there something funny about this place?"
An annual stop on the tour--The Wynkoop Brewery. From the left,
that's Bill Taylor (alias "Puff"), Wreck, Me (alias "Smalls"), Dinky
and Al McGough (alias "Big Al").
Inside Colopalooza
The Koop is one of the first brew-pubs opened in the US. It's
close proximity to Coors Field has made it a must for all true
Paloozians. Surprisingly, it wasn't until last year that we realized
most of the guys in the place wanted to date us.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Is it just me...or is there something funny about this place?"
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The first sporting event of Colopalooza 98 was a Rockies game at Coors Field. As has
been the case in past visits to see the Blake Street Bombers, we were serviced by an
unusually freaky beer vendor. This cat's unique beer-selling cadence confirmed our
suspicions that he had a small metal kazoo surgically implanted deep inside his lower
intestines.
Inside Colopalooza
An early flight...a couple of pale ales...bleacher seats in the sun...you guessed it, Puff fell
asleep, continuing his long-standing Colopalooza tradition of odd sleeping arrangements.
Puff has slept on everything from balconies to basements and very few things in between.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Cooooooooooooooors Light!!! Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilver Bullets!!!"
The first sporting event of Colopalooza 98 was a Rockies game at Coors Field. As has
been the case in past visits to see the Blake Street Bombers, we were serviced by an
unusually freaky beer vendor. This cat's unique beer-selling cadence confirmed our
suspicions that he had a small metal kazoo surgically implanted deep inside his lower
intestines.
Inside Colopalooza
An early flight...a couple of pale ales...bleacher seats in the sun...you guessed it, Puff fell
asleep, continuing his long-standing Colopalooza tradition of odd sleeping arrangements.
Puff has slept on everything from balconies to basements and very few things in between.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Cooooooooooooooors Light!!! Siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilver Bullets!!!"
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Aaaah...fresh off a little cat nap, Puff decides it's time for
some fresh Rocky Mountain Oysters--the original sack lunch.
Inside Colopalooza
All Paloozians have celebrated the unique zest of a plate of
Colorado's finest--that is except for Wreck. Coming from the
guy who ate Smalls' pre-digested fajitas, that says a lot. He
doesn't know what he's missing and unfortunately will never
be a real man.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So, do they crunch?"
Aaaah...fresh off a little cat nap, Puff decides it's time for
some fresh Rocky Mountain Oysters--the original sack lunch.
Inside Colopalooza
All Paloozians have celebrated the unique zest of a plate of
Colorado's finest--that is except for Wreck. Coming from the
guy who ate Smalls' pre-digested fajitas, that says a lot. He
doesn't know what he's missing and unfortunately will never
be a real man.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So, do they crunch?"
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Apparently the oysters were a little strong for young Puff, as he
promptly fell back into a deep slumber next to the oyster stand. Of
course, we seized the opportunity to pose for the camera with a
snoozing Puff at the core.
Inside Colopalooza
Shortly after taking this photo, we walked around the corner and
watched baffled Rockies fans stroll by Puff as he lie motionless in an
oyster-enduced coma. It was perhaps the highlight of the trip.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"No seriously, are they crunchy?"
Apparently the oysters were a little strong for young Puff, as he
promptly fell back into a deep slumber next to the oyster stand. Of
course, we seized the opportunity to pose for the camera with a
snoozing Puff at the core.
Inside Colopalooza
Shortly after taking this photo, we walked around the corner and
watched baffled Rockies fans stroll by Puff as he lie motionless in an
oyster-enduced coma. It was perhaps the highlight of the trip.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"No seriously, are they crunchy?"
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After the game, we made our way deep into the heart of the
Rocky Mountains for some camping and fishing. That's where
destiny led us to Granny, the purveyor of "Granny's Country
Inn"--perhaps the most disturbing sleeping establishment in
Colopalooza history. Let's just say there were a few of us who
openly wondered whether Granny had peddled more than just
pancakes around the campfire back in the old days.
Inside Colopalooza
The next day we fished a feeder stream to the Blue River near
Breckenridge--the exact same location where we came within
50 yards of a brown bear during a previous Colopalooza.
Luckily the only wildlife we encountered this year were a couple
of spiny-tailed weasels (Big Al & Dinky).
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So Puff, have you even gotten a bite?"
After the game, we made our way deep into the heart of the
Rocky Mountains for some camping and fishing. That's where
destiny led us to Granny, the purveyor of "Granny's Country
Inn"--perhaps the most disturbing sleeping establishment in
Colopalooza history. Let's just say there were a few of us who
openly wondered whether Granny had peddled more than just
pancakes around the campfire back in the old days.
Inside Colopalooza
The next day we fished a feeder stream to the Blue River near
Breckenridge--the exact same location where we came within
50 yards of a brown bear during a previous Colopalooza.
Luckily the only wildlife we encountered this year were a couple
of spiny-tailed weasels (Big Al & Dinky).
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So Puff, have you even gotten a bite?"
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New additions arrived on Friday night--just in time for the Buffs game. In
the center is Andy Lewis (alias "Big Ange") from Atlanta. On the top right
is Milo Chavis (alias "Oh Milando"). Milando struck a blow to Paloozian
pride by sipping an unusually high percentage of citrus drinks during the
Buffs tailgate. Let's just say he would fit right in at Wynkoop.
Inside Colopalooza
Shockingly, Puff is actually in this photo (hint...look for the pearly whites).
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So Milando, another Blue Hawaiian?"
New additions arrived on Friday night--just in time for the Buffs game. In
the center is Andy Lewis (alias "Big Ange") from Atlanta. On the top right
is Milo Chavis (alias "Oh Milando"). Milando struck a blow to Paloozian
pride by sipping an unusually high percentage of citrus drinks during the
Buffs tailgate. Let's just say he would fit right in at Wynkoop.
Inside Colopalooza
Shockingly, Puff is actually in this photo (hint...look for the pearly whites).
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"So Milando, another Blue Hawaiian?"
Colopalooza 98
The Buffs actually won the game!!
Inside Colopalooza
1998 marked the first Buffs victory ever recorded during Colopalooza.
Despite being the third winningest college football team during the 90's,
the "curse of Colopalooza" had deemed the Buffs losers each time--which
is exactly why we scheduled this year's Colopalooza during the Fresno St.
game.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Dude, this Neuheisel really sucks."
The Buffs actually won the game!!
Inside Colopalooza
1998 marked the first Buffs victory ever recorded during Colopalooza.
Despite being the third winningest college football team during the 90's,
the "curse of Colopalooza" had deemed the Buffs losers each time--which
is exactly why we scheduled this year's Colopalooza during the Fresno St.
game.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Dude, this Neuheisel really sucks."
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With the sweet scent of victory still fresh in our minds, we moved on to the
Broncos game in heart-pounding anticipation of a first ever Colopalooza
victory sweep (Smalls and Dinky actually teared up). Anyway, the Broncos
romped over the stunned Cowboys by scoring touchdowns on all five first
half possessions--a new NFL record.
Inside Colopalooza
Colopalooza 97 featured the undefeated Broncos and Pats on Monday
Night Football--and there wasn't a ticket to be found. In a panic, Dinky and
Smalls reduced themselves to begging two guys to take all their money in
exchange for tickets. However, the rest of the so-called Paloozians ditched
the scalping effort early and watched the game from "Old Chicago". A
most pathetic display. From that embarrassing day forward, Dinky and
Smalls took a solemn blood vow to eradicate any future Paloozian
non-attendance at the annual Broncos game. The pain was just too
strong.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Geez, my flight was cheaper than this damn ticket!"
With the sweet scent of victory still fresh in our minds, we moved on to the
Broncos game in heart-pounding anticipation of a first ever Colopalooza
victory sweep (Smalls and Dinky actually teared up). Anyway, the Broncos
romped over the stunned Cowboys by scoring touchdowns on all five first
half possessions--a new NFL record.
Inside Colopalooza
Colopalooza 97 featured the undefeated Broncos and Pats on Monday
Night Football--and there wasn't a ticket to be found. In a panic, Dinky and
Smalls reduced themselves to begging two guys to take all their money in
exchange for tickets. However, the rest of the so-called Paloozians ditched
the scalping effort early and watched the game from "Old Chicago". A
most pathetic display. From that embarrassing day forward, Dinky and
Smalls took a solemn blood vow to eradicate any future Paloozian
non-attendance at the annual Broncos game. The pain was just too
strong.
Classic Colopalooza Quote
"Geez, my flight was cheaper than this damn ticket!"
We close with a cheeky little shot of perhaps our
healthiest meal of the trip--Baskin Robbins. Until
we "meat" again...yours in the Palooza,
-Smalls
healthiest meal of the trip--Baskin Robbins. Until
we "meat" again...yours in the Palooza,
-Smalls
