Brett Favre, the Legend, Returns!

I'm going to bed but I had to post a quick message to show my excitement for Brett Favre's return! WAHOO!!! I can't wait to watch him play again, in his final year of football. I thought the chances of him coming back were 50/50, but the longer it took him to decide made it appear more and more like he wasn't ready to call it quits. That is soo awesome!! Favre is the greatest football player of all time. Period. Don't even waste your time trying to argue.

Since he's returning, it means I have one final opportunity to fulfill one of my greatest dreams - going to Lambeau Field to see Brett Favre play in person in his own element. The thought alone of realizing this dream is overwhelming. I simply must do it. Favre has made it clear that IF he returns this year, it will be his final year. Therefore, this once in a lifetime opportunity is truly now or never. I've always been a dreamer and have worked and sacrificed to make dreams come true. This dream is now dangling in front of me with only a few obstacles: funding and ticket availability. Every home game at Lambeau Field has been sold out since 1960 - which is truly amazing, and a testament to the strength and support of the Green Bay franchise. I searched a little bit tonight on ebay and stubhub for tickets, and the cheapest I could find were $150 each for corner end zone, 59th row! A better deal would be lower level end zone for $177 each, which is the 17th row - low but too high to participate in the Lambeau Leap. I honestly don't care where the seats are...just being there would be enough to fulfill my dream. I met a couple from Green Bay who said you can ALWAYS find tickets once you get there from scalpers, but I can't risk that. Airfare would be about $277 per person, then a hotel and cab (or car rental) and food and souvenirs. So...for Jennifer and I both to go, we're looking at roughly $1300, give or take. Jennifer mentioned how sad it is that a quick two day trip to Green Bay to watch Favre play in his final season costs approximately half of our entire 10-day trip to Italy!! GULP! We have quite a few months to save, but that's a lot of money to drop for a football game....however, it's not just a football game to me. It's an experience of a lifetime that I will be able to pass down to my children and grandchildren.... "that's right son, I saw the legendary Brett Favre beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at Lambeau Field in subfreezing temperatures on November 19, 2006, after helping the other cheeseheads I tailgated with clear the snow off the field before the game started." They actually do that! The fans get on the field and clear the snow! Anyway, Jenn said if we can't afford it, I could go by myself...but I don't think that's fair. So...if anyone out there feels sorry for us and wants to help fulfill a dream and make a lifelong memory, please send your donations to the "Help Kirk See Favre" fund. :)

OK, now I'm going to bed. It's late Wednesday night (ok, early Thursday morning) and I've already worked 38 hours this week! I've been logging in to my work computer from home each night and working 3-4 hours. I'm getting checks made out to our brokers, so after I mail them on Friday, things should slow down considerably. I think I might even come home at 5pm next week! I'm looking forward to that...