So, I'm sitting at work . . .

[the butch]

. . . staring off into the distance beyond my computer screen, looking out at our beautiful stadium, and basking in the glory of this season.  Replaying all the games and big plays in my head, a tear swelled in my right eye, a physical symptom begat by the sheer inertia of emotion generated by this team, this season.  It could be that we are 13-0; it could be that I have moved around for work and finally settled in Charlotte; it could be that #CAMVP has done more for this city than any other sports/entertainment figure to date--whatever the case, this season has been my most memorable.  I'm a young[ish], 28 year old white collar professional, but I was once an 8 year old face-painted kid wearing my South Fork Panthers [pop-warner team in Winston Salem] jersey and stockings to games.  We come from all different walks of life, brought together by a singularity--the Carolina Panthers.  Myself?  I grew up down a dirt road in rural North Carolina, pressed and pressed, and made a life for myself in three different states.  Like the Panthers organization, my life has done a complete 180.  I don't remember everything about the team in the earlier days [youth betrays my memories], but I remember a lot.  And those memories have served me. and have brought me to this point:  I welcome bandwagoners, but to truly appreciate this team--to have an unequivocal understanding--you have to carry the weight of Rae Carruth, Delhomme keeping us out of the playoffs [Packers went instead] & Delhomme taking us through the playoffs, a 1-15 season, and David Hamburger Helper Carr doing somersaults for inconsequential first downs in games that were irrelevant, to name a few.  [Man, that was a long sentence.]  I ramble because this team rumbles, leaving me lost for words while my fingers extemporaneously botch what I'm trying to communicate.  What a time to be a Panthers fan.  And for those that in all literal bearing "grew up" with this team, it is a time that cannot be condensed to one post; it is something to be cataloged and observed as we journey forward.  Man.

 

[alright, i think tech dept fixed the problem gotta go]

[Guest Barry McCaulkinor]

Cliffnotes: he has a boner...at work.

[Towelboy]

21 minutes ago, Dick the Butcher said:

. . . staring off into the distance beyond my computer screen, looking out at our beautiful stadium,

my view 5 days a week

[cookinwithgas]

5 minutes ago, Towelboy said:

my view 5 days a week

you work a few floors above me

[the butch]

It's so awesome. Annex or primary building?

[Towelboy]

ECII - 10th floor

[KillaCamNewton]

It's all about the Lewisville Titans bro!

[TNPanther]

How dafuq are you guys lucky enough to get jobs in the DEC? That building is gorgeous in every way possible.

[motocross_cat]

Damn.

 

 

Should have went to college.

[the butch]

1 hour ago, motocross_cat said:

Damn.

 

 

Should have went to college.

ROI for tradesmen is generally considered to be higher. 

[Towelboy]

1 hour ago, TNPanther said:

How dafuq are you guys lucky enough to get jobs in the DEC? That building is gorgeous in every way possible.

I was in the DEC (my old view is below). I'm now in the older building next to it. 

[Mother Grabber]

I can see Levis stadium...

:-/

[Carolina Mike]

I'm not at work, but this is what I'm having to look at..... (Hint: Seattle)

[motocross_cat]

19 minutes ago, Dick the Butcher said:

ROI for tradesmen is generally considered to be higher. 

I do fairly well but all i look at is tools and rough necks all day.  I need that veiw and office hotties in my life.