Don't You Wish You Were Mike ?

Don't You Wish You Were Mike ? · 07:11 PM

I was going through some old photos and came across this one and thought at least the males would enjoy. Even though it was shot with a C** PS I thought some would enjoy it and the story behind it.

Every summer for the last 8 or 9 years on the July long weekend we get our ball team (slo-pitch/softball) together for the Funtastic tournament in Vernon BC. This tournament usually attracts between 200 and 300 teams. It is not a money tournament and the prizes are not why everyone comes back. The beer gardens always have live bands and generally Saturday night is the old Canadian Rock and Rollers - I have seen April Wine, Trooper, Streetheart, Prism, Chilliwack, some great local bands and several tribute bands. It is always a great time and one year they had about 7000 people at the beer gardens!!!

Anyway we tried to convince one of our younger players Mike , a 26 year old good looking lad who is a pilot to come on down and hang with some of us 26 + 14'ish year olds as we said there are always a lot of people there , wide range of ages (from 16 - 60) and a great great time. Well he eventually decided not to come - so my wife and one of her good friends decided to go around the Beer Gardens that night with a sign and see how many women they could get to pose with the sign.

Well to summarize you would be amazed at 11:00 pm on a Saturday night beer garden with women asking what other women would do ! I have several photos I cannot post here for sure! This is one of the few 'G' rated shots of the series and by far the best group shot.

To finalize the story - Mike almost cried as he watched the DVD show we put together of all the pictures of all the women who 'Wished he was here".

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mingdie · 10-03-2007, 08:54 PM

Great story and a very, very nice photo. Who cares what camera you used.

Cheers

Eddie

little laker · 10-03-2007, 09:18 PM

That is a good story Dave, thanks for posting.

I don't know if I've ever mentioned that my e-mail box isn't censored...
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Mike Cash · 10-04-2007, 03:48 AM

Must be something wrong with my eyes. It took me quite a while to spot the "wish you were here" sign.

JCSullivan · 10-04-2007, 05:59 AM

It figures it would Mike.

Peter Zack · 10-04-2007, 06:22 AM

I'm changing my first name and switching to Budwiezer. Great story and I hope Mike is still shedding a tear or 2!!

PeterAM · 10-04-2007, 07:14 AM

Now I understand how you guys get through those long winters.

codiac2600 · 10-04-2007, 09:16 AM

Yup, I'm moving to Canada, women look a lot better up there and the cold is bracing! LOL, nice stuff.

channeler · 10-04-2007, 10:51 AM

Great story and photo Dave. Will have to make a point of looking in on the "Funtastic" when Eileen and I hopefully get to BC full time. In the meantime perhaps you would like to do a "Paul, wish you were here" photo as a testimonial for me to send to Canadian Immigration. Not bothered who's in it: girls, men, whatever. Numbers are the critical factor. A very wide angle lens might be best.

Paul

daacon · 10-04-2007, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by mingdie

Great story and a very, very nice photo. Who cares what camera you used.

Cheers

Eddie

Thanks Eddie - yeah on a picture like that you are right who cares !

Originally posted by little laker

That is a good story Dave, thanks for posting.

I don't know if I've ever mentioned that my e-mail box isn't censored...
stu at bcscenicwonder dot com
hint hint hint

Thanks Stu - haha you really dont want those pics do ya hahaha

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Must be something wrong with my eyes. It took me quite a while to spot the "wish you were here" sign.

Thanks Mike it's there honest !!! Look away from the cleavage

Originally posted by JCSullivan

It figures it would Mike.

Thanks JC - you know what it could have been JC

Maybe next year

Originally posted by Peter Zack

I'm changing my first name and switching to Budwiezer. Great story and I hope Mike is still shedding a tear or 2!!

Thanks Peter - yes Mike never did get over this (those pics are from '04) - that is the only downside - limited selection of beer but that yeah they had Kokanee so I was ok ! (sponsorship) - although a small price to pay to see such a bevy of beauties !

Originally posted by PeterAM

Now I understand how you guys get through those long winters.

Thanks Peter - yeah there are some warm feelings in those pics for sure !

Originally posted by codiac2600

Yup, I'm moving to Canada, women look a lot better up there and the cold is bracing! LOL, nice stuff.

Thanks Chris - I have seen some beauties from your lens as well. That picture could make a man move for sure

Originally posted by channeler

Great story and photo Dave. Will have to make a point of looking in on the "Funtastic" when Eileen and I hopefully get to BC full time. In the meantime perhaps you would like to do a "Paul, wish you were here" photo as a testimonial for me to send to Canadian Immigration. Not bothered who's in it: girls, men, whatever. Numbers are the critical factor. A very wide angle lens might be best.

Paul

Thanks Paul - best of luck with the immigration - I know there is a lot of red tape involved. If you do make let me know as that is pertty much home for us for tha July long weekend - suspect will keep going there until I can no longer walk !

and since you enjoiyed them here are a couple more to re-enforce my story oh Mike oh Mike haha

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10-04-2007, 10:51 AM	#9
channeler Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwich Cheshire England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,009	Great story and photo Dave. Will have to make a point of looking in on the "Funtastic" when Eileen and I hopefully get to BC full time. In the meantime perhaps you would like to do a "Paul, wish you were here" photo as a testimonial for me to send to Canadian Immigration. Not bothered who's in it: girls, men, whatever. Numbers are the critical factor. A very wide angle lens might be best. Paul Last edited by channeler; 10-04-2007 at 03:08 PM.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by mingdie Great story and a very, very nice photo. Who cares what camera you used. Cheers Eddie Thanks Eddie - yeah on a picture like that you are right who cares ! Originally posted by little laker That is a good story Dave, thanks for posting. I don't know if I've ever mentioned that my e-mail box isn't censored... stu at bcscenicwonder dot com hint hint hint Thanks Stu - haha you really dont want those pics do ya hahaha Originally posted by Mike Cash Must be something wrong with my eyes. It took me quite a while to spot the "wish you were here" sign. Thanks Mike it's there honest !!! Look away from the cleavage Originally posted by JCSullivan It figures it would Mike. Thanks JC - you know what it could have been JC Maybe next year Originally posted by Peter Zack I'm changing my first name and switching to Budwiezer. Great story and I hope Mike is still shedding a tear or 2!! Thanks Peter - yes Mike never did get over this (those pics are from '04) - that is the only downside - limited selection of beer but that yeah they had Kokanee so I was ok ! (sponsorship) - although a small price to pay to see such a bevy of beauties ! Originally posted by PeterAM Now I understand how you guys get through those long winters. Thanks Peter - yeah there are some warm feelings in those pics for sure ! Originally posted by codiac2600 Yup, I'm moving to Canada, women look a lot better up there and the cold is bracing! LOL, nice stuff. Thanks Chris - I have seen some beauties from your lens as well. That picture could make a man move for sure Originally posted by channeler Great story and photo Dave. Will have to make a point of looking in on the "Funtastic" when Eileen and I hopefully get to BC full time. In the meantime perhaps you would like to do a "Paul, wish you were here" photo as a testimonial for me to send to Canadian Immigration. Not bothered who's in it: girls, men, whatever. Numbers are the critical factor. A very wide angle lens might be best. Paul Thanks Paul - best of luck with the immigration - I know there is a lot of red tape involved. If you do make let me know as that is pertty much home for us for tha July long weekend - suspect will keep going there until I can no longer walk ! and since you enjoiyed them here are a couple more to re-enforce my story oh Mike oh Mike haha