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Freedom Throws A Party

Picture if you will the 2009 Denver Broncos Season as an epic Russian literary tome, a la Dostoevsky or Tolstoy. Lets call the author Denivar Broncovsky. The prelude would be our shared history, (some of which we are re-living right now courtesy of some seriously dangerous throwback uniforms). Said prelude would be contained in the amassed works of Broncovsky prior to 2009, most of which we are all well versed in.

The Prologue to Broncovsky's tome would be the epic off-season we in La-La Land got to endure. Make no mistake, no matter how everything played out in your own head, getting through the mayhem required endurance. Some fans no doubt fell by the wayside (and we warmly and eagerly welcome them back on the wagon with open arms). The Prologue needs no re-hashing. It was well documented, certainly among these digital pages, and strewn across the derelict rags of national media, ever clamoring for the muddiest of bites for the laziest of intellects.

Which leads us to: PART 1 – The First Half Of The Regular Season (Please do not bore Broncovsky by pointing out that the Broncos are not actually through the first half of their scheduled games. This is faux-literature for crying out loud. On a fan post. On a sports blog. Broncovsky can bloody well count.)

Wow.

After a Prologue like that, how were we to expect that Broncovsky would throw us such a bone for Part 1? I mean, c'mon!!!

Part 1 had six chapters:

Chapter 1: I'll Take That  A nail biting thriller with an "immaculate" twist at the end that Chubby Checker himself would tip his hat to.

Chapter 2: Is Bernie Kosar Here?  A necessary plot propeller.  As in, "Hmmm, there just might be some meat with these here potatoes."

Chapter 3: Class Dismissed The return of arch enemies into the fold. The darkest of the wretched. The chapter smells foul as you read its beginning, based solely on its sordid characters, only to smell sweet and delicious as the enemy is dispatched, almost unnoticed....

Chapter 4: Prodigal Son Returns Major portions of the highly emotional Prologue are addressed (and healed) with one ridiculous snatch and dash. The Prodigal Son wears the pure release of it all on his sleeve as he envelopes The Coach with his arms. Ocular welling ensues.

Chapter 5: Four Fist Pumps To The North Stands  This elegant chapter comes down to one question: Where were you? I was at Claudia's. With Freedom. 

Some of you may recall my buddy Freedom from my post following Chapter 5.  If you would like a little back story, please refer to said fan post entitiled, "Confessions Of The Dubious Faithful".

Chapter 6: Freedom Throws A Party As evidenced by the title of the post, this is the chapter of Broncovsky's epic tale that I really want to talk about.  I believe Broncovsky actually titled Chapter 6: Mr. Rivers, This Is Mr. Doom, but I have taken the liberty to recall this chapter from my own humble perspective.

I caught this first half of Chapter 6 in my home, with my boys. Cause that's what dads like to do. West Coast time the game is on during dinner. My boys sometimes don't eat dinner (read: veggies, cause that's what little boys don't like to do). You know I was talking about how many veggies Eddie Royal must have had to consume to be able to fly like that. Thanks Eddie. For so many things.

With halftime upon us (down 3 points? Right where we want 'em!), my Aussie wife, who could not give a rats about Broncovsky's tale (but will bend yer ear right off on all things Warne, Ponting, and McGrath me Aussie brothers), kindly shuffled the boys to their rooms, and I got me arse to Claudia's.

Turns out Claudia's is a Chargers bar.  Am I fussed? Nope? Is Freedom in full control of the situation? Um, his name is Freedom. He is in full control.  Also turns out that Chargers fans, at least in Claudia's (in what is, lets face it, one of the most ridiculously not scary parts of town, city, and country -- Southeast Portland, OR) are actually relatively cool. While they were certainly grumbling as we hooted and hollered, they were gracious in defeat.

As the final whistle blew and we danced out the door into Claudia's parking lot we stumbled into the primary group of Chargers fans from the bar, led by Big Al, a felafel cart owning, raspy voice growling, bear of a man. Al says with a monstrous grin, "F&*% you guys. You guys are great." He meant every word.

Freedom goes to his car, Bert, which of course is parked right outside of the door and proceeds to open the hatch and the doors and turn up some serious I&I reggae jams. The lot is bumping. The crowd has left the buliding (cause Elvis was in it!!) and is now rockin' the lot.  One Charger fan eyes a coupla surf boards in Bert and is practially begging Freedom to take him to the coast. Mind you we just embarassed the Chargers on MNF. The bar keep comes out to the lot, not to kick us out, but to make sure we got everything we need! Items are twisted and ignited, beers are enjoyed by all!

This is a post-game tailgate party in a bar parking lot with Bronco and Chargers fans alike, reveling in the Broncos supreme dopeness.

Wow.

Let it be said, Freedom is quoting from MHR at this party. He mentions that it was on MHR where he first read about the way the Broncos let the oppostion do whatever they want in the first half as they "probe" you. Find your weaknesses. And then exploit them to victory.

Scheffler was hailed. Royal was unspeakable. The O-line was revered with slow head nodding like listening to Confuscian wisdom.

And the D. Re-enactments ensued. While I like to pretend I am the starring Bronco of a particular play (cause really, I'm still 5 years old), Freedom always plays the Ref. No one waves off a catch like the Dome.  And no one scares the pants off the NFL like the 2009 Denver D. Nobody.

And that my friends, is the end of Part 1: The First Half Of The Regular Season. 6 chapters, all different, all delectable. No matter what happens in the rest of the season, you will never forget Part 1.  That is what you do over the bye week. You savor. You enjoy.  It has never been as good as it is right now, because we are in the midst of it.  Memories are sweet. They are not to be forgotten.  But nothing can quite amp you up like the present.

And presently, we are 6-0!!!!!

This is a Fan-Created Comment on MileHighReport.com. The opinion here is not necessarily shared by the editorial staff of MHR

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Love the humour

Adored the tale

Rec’d the post

Ever thought of publishing a chapter on a weekly basis a la Dickens in the “penny dreadfuls”?

As for the Aussie wife? Remind her who has the Ashes, that should have her cowering in the corner for a while. (Or spitting invective of course).

 

I have so many friends some I haven't even used yet

by BlobTheMagnificent on Oct 22, 2009 12:47 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I value my marriage...

…but thanks for the love. Yeah, could accidentally turn into a serial….

We should teach Moreno the Mississippi Mud Walk.

by puddletown on Oct 22, 2009 1:16 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

left me in a puddle of joy

recd

Precision in thought, concision in style, decision in life.

"That's MR.Styg..."

by Jeremy Bolander on Oct 22, 2009 1:03 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Great piece, man!

Keep ’em coming!

Rec’d. Particularly for the re-enactment of the defensive exploits. I’ll admit I’m still a five year old, too!

- Jason

Horton is WIN - HORVIL TIKI

by jubei on Oct 22, 2009 7:53 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Denivar Broncovsky

I found the first 6 chapters compelling & delightful. It has been such an epic & breath taking tale, I may require a weeks sabbatical to reflect upon all the greatness that has transpired before leaping into chapter 7 with Gusto.( Gusto & Freedom should make each others acquintance, as they seem to be mates.) I think I’ll read some Edgar Allan Poe. Rec’d to infinity.

"He can take his'n n beat your'n, or he can take your'n n beat his'n." Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither on Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

by turnerstoe on Oct 22, 2009 7:58 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Not chapter 7!

That would be Part 2, chapter 1. The Raven!

"He can take his'n n beat your'n, or he can take your'n n beat his'n." Florida A&M Coach Jake Gaither on Alabama Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant.

by turnerstoe on Oct 22, 2009 8:08 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

BEAUTY!!

We should teach Moreno the Mississippi Mud Walk.

by puddletown on Oct 22, 2009 10:17 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

quothe the raven

oh no…me too

MHR...and proud of it!

by MHRsGirl on Oct 22, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Sweet Tale

thanks,

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Oct 22, 2009 8:10 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Very nice post, PT

reading MHR every morning is like Christmas for the literate Broncos faithful…

"I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today" -- Wimpy J. Wellington

by Broncs Cheer on Oct 22, 2009 9:14 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Rec'd

And much enjoyed. My only comment that is somewhat negative………….this is cliff notes….I want to read the entire novel!!!!!! I want to read the laid out chapters even THOUGH I lived through them. lol.

Great post, wonderfully entertaining, and leaves me wanting for more.

GO BRONX!!!! 16-3 !!!!

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
- Thomas Alva Edison

"Success is not a place at which one arrives, but rather... the spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey."
- Alex Noble

by DenBronx on Oct 22, 2009 11:39 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Great story and was much entertained!

Cheers from this (now) Portland area Broncos fan.

P.S. I hear that the 45th Street Pub in SW is a good Broncos meet up bar. I may try it on Nov 1st.

-OKD

"See if you can guess what I am now?" - John "Bluto" Blutarsky

by OrangeKnuckleDragger on Oct 22, 2009 11:58 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Call

I think I’ve heard that too. Maybe Freedom and I will scope that one out next!

We should teach Moreno the Mississippi Mud Walk.

by puddletown on Oct 22, 2009 12:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great Post!

I’ve been in Portland for about 3 years now. My mom, brother and I have all randomly transplanted out here. I’ve even been to Claudia’s once or twice to watch the game with my mom. My brother gets the NFL ticket so we watch most games over there now. We’ll have to meet up at said bar for a game.

GO BRONCOS!!!

by go4broncos on Oct 22, 2009 4:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will do!

We should teach Moreno the Mississippi Mud Walk.

by puddletown on Oct 22, 2009 9:02 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has been noted

It will be in the Archives in my post, Bronco Sports Bar Update

Character may be manifested in the great moments but it is made in the small ones -- Philip Brooks

by KaptainKirk on Oct 22, 2009 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oregon seems to be a hot spot for Broncos fans...

I don’t know why, but even way down here in Klamath Falls (just off the Cali border), there are more Broncos fans than just about anybody except Raiders fans. If you’re ever down this way, look me up. :)

by Mirros on Oct 22, 2009 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

Anything to help tilt the scales from silver and black to Orange and Blue!

We should teach Moreno the Mississippi Mud Walk.

by puddletown on Oct 22, 2009 9:04 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Completely delightful!

Made me wish I was in that post-game tailgate! I look forward to the next section! Bravo, and rec’d!

"Take what you can. Give nothing back!"

by Colorado_Kitten on Oct 22, 2009 2:03 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to say… I haven’t enjoyed a read that much in a while. Terrific.

Please bring us something from Denivar every week, I beg you!

by aLuffabo on Oct 22, 2009 11:37 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

You couldn't write a better tale...

Freedom here. My handel is Freedome, i guess someone out there has the former already in use.
Just to think that I was is some sort or remission from Broncomania…only to learn of such a resourse as the MHR!

It truly is a joy to see the unbridled enthusiasm spilled fourth on these here pages.

Puddletown thanks for the amazing writing and I am gonna go get a Falafel from big Al soon.

Im just glad that Puddletown law enforcement is so lax that we could host and partake in a righteous afterparty in the carpark of a bar. A bar where we finally got to see Rivers eat a bit o turf under Elvis’s close supervision. On a big screen! Dreamy.

Heres to bleeding orange and being stoked on 6-0!!!!

HAIL THE BRONCOS!!!!!

by Freedome on Oct 23, 2009 12:28 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Bronco Dano.

Great read,

And yes it was terrific to see Rivers finally get what he had coming.

This is my favorite website.

by McGeorge on Oct 23, 2009 7:41 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like a bestseller in the works! Rec'd

I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.

by Arctic Bronco on Oct 23, 2009 10:04 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Amazing

you have raised the bar on the FanPost – a creative and well conceived tale of epic Broncos fandom, a tribute to PDX as good as they come. I await the intermediate chapters with excitement.

And I will strive to put together a FanPost of such magnificence myself someday… Rec’d and enjoyed thoroughly!

by jonahsilas on Oct 23, 2009 1:28 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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