It was great seeing so many of my old Grey Cup drinking buddies (and making new ones)! I’m already counting down the days until 105 in Ottawa. I know the locals will be out in full force making sure we have one helluva time given this year’s upset. They’re already talking about needing more space than…
Grey Cup weekend is only a few precious days long. How are you going to maximize beer consumption and hit the most parties possible at peak hour? By following the Hoser’s Itinerary! If done correctly you won’t remember a thing about the 104th Grey Cup. Required reading before you go further: The Hoser’s 104th Guide Part 2:…
Team Parties Not all team parties were created equal. A couple are dependable hits, others are sure misses. Over the years I’ve been to them all but not all of them every year and they do evolve. I’ve ranked them below out of five based on my own experiences, your mileage may vary. Rant against me in the…
Getting around the Big Smoke A taxi from the airport to downtown will be about $55 and by law is a flat rate. Make sure you get it. Groups of three or less can save some money by taking the UP Express train that leaves Pearson and goes directly downtown. Staff will help you purchase the…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Canadian Christmas is back and with it, the 104th edition of the Hoser’s Guide to Grey Cup! So grab a couple of beers ‘eh, we have lots to talk aboot! Introduction This guide will take you through every important watering hole the 104th Grey Cup in Toronto has…
It took two solid weeks to recover from the 103rd Edition of the Grand National Drunk and longer still to put fingers to keyboard. I’m late, so what? Dock my pay! Thursday The first actions of the trip were to collect the rental car and purchase some rocket fuel for the weekend. What did I see on…
Finally feeling normal again after a party weekend worthy of a Nation Lampoon’s movie. Some time it was in River City this year! I tip my mask to the Grey Cup Committee and festival organizers. It was a very well run show from the minute I deplaned all the way to boarding the flight home. A…
Canadian Christmas is back and with it, by popular demand, the 103rd edition of the Hoser’s Guide to Grey Cup! So grab a beer ‘eh and settle in for this year’s lesson. Introduction By using this guide to chart a course across the frozen tundra of Winterpeg, Manisnowba, you will be taken through every important watering hole Grey Cup…
On Friday, Nov 6th, 2015, I attended the Bombers vs. Argonauts game at Rogers Centre with a number of friends and family. With 3:35 left in the game I was threatened with arrest for trespassing for wearing the same mask I have been wearing to CFL games at Rogers Centre and stadiums across Canada for years.…
If you followed The Hoser’s Guide to the 102nd Grey Cup (required reading before you go any further) then your trip will look remarkably similar to the exploits herein. Along the way I have ranked parties and events out of 5. (1/5) – Don’t bother next year. (2/5) – Worth one drink, but only to say you…