Brett and Deanna Favre
Sunday 13th January 2008
at 03:54pm
I mentioned in my pre-game post that a friend of mine, with his buddies, was partying at the Steakhouse before the game and I was lucky enough to join them. The call I made, after we had started on our way home, was to him to see if he was still out on the town. Owning the infamous “Packer Limo” I must admit I kind of figured he would be.
We met up with him and whilst Nancy and I were enjoying a celebratory Pepsi each, we still couldn’t believe the sort of night we had just had.
Over the next few minutes though one thing led to another and we ended up quite literally, in the right place at the right time. We met someone there in the bar area (not sure if it was my Aussie hat or accent that started us talking) who knew someone, who knew someone and before we knew it we were a table away from Brett and Deanna as they had some dinner together.
Unsure of how we had gone from 100 yards on the way home to here some 15 minutes later, we sat and chatted some more about the game, the snow, the atmosphere and anything “Packer” that we could. Not long after that, once my accent was picked up, I was asked if I’d like meet them. I considered saying no so that they could.....yeah right. I was up like a flash.
I know exactly how lucky I was to be in that position so I don’t want to spend the next 4 paragraphs recalling our conversation word for word. I don’t think it would be right. I will say though that both Brett and Deanna are two of the loveliest, kind hearted people I have met. They smiled, offered me a seat, made me feel more welcome than I could have imagined and we chatted for a little on different things that have happened over the last 12 months.
It was like we had met 100 times before and this was just another.
Not wanting to outstay my welcome Nancy and I offered our thanks and asked for a couple of pics as attached. I’m not normally the sort of guy that would do that but heck, if not tonight then when? As we smiled and made our way back to our table I wondered to Nancy, “Do you think they know that they’re Brett and Deanna Favre?”
A little bewildered by the whole 10 hour experience we, for the second time, commenced our walk home. This time though we made it all the way. It was getting late after all and I had a whole night of not being able to sleep ahead of me.
What a day. What a game. Go Giants (Sunday 13th Jan. only).
Comments
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 07:19am
Hey Wayne, I’m glad that you got to meet Brett and Deanna. It really shows that they are just two down to earth people. A lot of people outside of Green Bay think they are arrogant...I just don’t see it.
Go Pack!
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 07:27am
Holy Cow are you lucky or what ? How great to meet Brett & Deanna and have your picture taken with them.You must have been floating back to your apt.What an exceptional night and all those memories to take home with you.I am so glad your journey has been full of all these experiences.
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 07:48am
Wow. I’m extremely jealous of you! I was fortunate to be able to go to one game this season, but from what I’ve read, you’ve been lucky enough to witness the entire season and even meet Brett! Big ups for following your heart and your dreams, here’s hoping that you will be attending the Super Bowl (To watch the Pack win of course!)
GO PACK GO
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 01:41pm
You are one lucky duck, mate!
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 01:46pm
Wayne, what a brilliant end to one of the greatest days a Packer fan could ever hope to experience! Your “Once in a Lifetime” dream has potentially turned into the “Once in a Lifetime” season. Did your wife understand how wild it was that you were able to meet Brett and Deanna Favre? I’m glad you documented your playoff experience with such heartfelt emotion and details, because I believe that if you were to tell that story 50 years from now to your grandchildren they might think you were telling them a fairytale! Thanks for sharing your dream with all of us.
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 02:09pm
My friend and I bumped into you after the playoff game on Saturday. We took some pictures and talked a bit before you and Nancy had to leave. We were very excited that we were able to talk with you! I am even more excited that you got to meet the Favre’s! I’m hoping one day I can meet both of them, but then again who doesn’t? You have so many memories and many more to come! Enjoy the rest of your time here! It was wonderful to meet you! Have safe travels.
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 10:08pm
Fantastic, man. I agree with Peter, can’t think of anything to say. Wow.
Thu 17th Jan 08
at 11:38pm
...and who says that timing isn’t everything? Of all the years to live your dream, fate allowed you to pick the right one, mate. You are fair dinkum one of the luckiest men on the planet. My Aussie mates in Geelong are jealous.
Fri 18th Jan 08
at 04:55am
What a wonderful experience for the two of you!!! I met Brett once and I was so overwhelmed that all I could say was HI and good luck in the game today.
I was listening to you on the Fox channel this morning and I think you should write a book on your families experiences following the Packers and life in Green Bay. Just a thought.
Fri 18th Jan 08
at 07:24am
I notice in the first picture your shirt isn’t signed but in the second one it is. Nice!!
Fri 18th Jan 08
at 01:50pm
I’ve been following your story on and off since close to the beginning. I just love all your posts, your enthusiasm, your love of all things Packers, including snow! This post actually brought tears to my eyes. OK, I’m kinda a softie anyway, but you have a great style of writing, of putting your thoughts to “paper”. What a great addition to you whole story...meeting Brett and Deanna.
Fri 18th Jan 08
at 06:19pm
Hey Wayne what a awesome day for you! I am so glad we get to live the life through your eyes! I hope your well and wish you the best! Enjoy sunday as well all will and I truly hope you get to the superbowl and I look forward to reading your book!
Fri 18th Jan 08
at 10:43pm
Kudos to you for doing what a lot of us would LOVE to do but don’t have the guts! And what a wife to allow you to follow your dream! Best of Luck to you and your family--I’m glad your experiences in our country are so wonderful! God Bless America and the Green Bay Packers!! GO PACK GO!
Sat 19th Jan 08
at 06:04am
GO PACK GO Where do you tailgatet as I will be up again this weekend? I’ve been to probably 50 games at Lambeau and last weekend was the game of a lifetime. Follow your heart and you will never be disapointed with where it takes you.
Sat 19th Jan 08
at 07:23am
You are one lucky man! Awesome! Go Pack Go All The Way to the Superbowl!
Sat 19th Jan 08
at 02:05pm
Ok! I’m jealous!! I have always had a thing for Brett!! That would be the most ultimate experience. Deanna is just so strong and I admire her so much also. That’s unreal!!! Most packer fans would give their right arm for that experience! I have wished to meet Brett for almost let’s see...The yr I graduated high school back in 93!!!!! I’m Happy for you!!
Sun 20th Jan 08
at 01:27am
you go wanye
you come to green bay packers and come here for season games and we are in the nfc championship game then you see brett and his wife your dream has come true. so far now we need a superbowl win did you think all this would happen when you came here?
go pack go
jackson
Sun 20th Jan 08
at 10:19pm
What a fantastic wave you’re riding, Wayne! I was at the “snowglobe game” as well and it was one of the best I’ve ever attended! It’s an incredible time for Packer fans right now, so I can’t even imagine how exciting it must be for you. Reading your story, it almost seems (dare I say) that this season is destined to end happily ever after! Stay warm today and GO PACK GO!!
Thu 24th Jan 08
at 01:58am
I thought somewhere along the way a meet up with Brett (and Deanna) would cap your experience here. After all Brett Favre and Packers will always go in the same sentence. What an absolutely awesome experience this whole gig has been for you. And reading your blogs has made it even more incredible and awesome for the rest of us. Much Good Luck to you, Kelly and the boys as you wind down this incredible adventure and begin your regular life anew.
Pat
Thu 24th Jan 08
at 05:43am
WOW,YOU accomplished in one year what I have dreamed of forever,to meet Brett!!!I am probably too old to ever get the chance now but I can STILL DREAM...CAN’T I ???
Check out my..myspace BIO & BLOGS..& you’ll see how the Packers are so much a part of my life.I’ve been a BIG fan since 1954 {before you were born SEE.. http://www.mypace.com/menashamom
also my packer poetry at http://maxpages.com/packers4u
Lucky,Lucky YOU
You COULD adopt me as your Grammie & then I could tell everyone my Grandson met Brett..How about It???
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at 08:38pm
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