UPDATE 1.1: Year-End DICHIO TIFO [Archive]

FluSH

09-19-2009, 06:09 PM

THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT!!!

We had approximately 34 people that showed up from Usector and RPB. I have to say I was on panic mode when I saw how large the banner was... but we had some seasoned veterans and +A people at gridding! Also, much respect to Kompot for having made unbelievable map grid lines that would have made the military envious...

1/3 of the banner is complete (outline only)... and ready to be painted. Session #2 will be an all day event... so please stay tuned for an update here later this week.

Also, we'll probably switch it up for the food reserves... maybe subway next time as the pizza was blaaaaah....

THANKS ONCE AGAIN!!! For those who took discreet pictures feel free to post them here... just as long as they don't reveal too much ;)

-FluSH

4evared

09-19-2009, 06:18 PM

There is no exageration people. You have to see it to believe it. I saw it for myself. This thing is HUGE!!!. Lost my banner making virginity today. Dad and Lad had a great time and are looking forward to part II.

ArmenJBX

09-19-2009, 06:23 PM

I think I'll make it to part 2 if it's another weekend. Getting my G2 soon so it'd be cool to paint the banner :D

FluSH

09-19-2009, 06:28 PM

__wowza

09-19-2009, 07:04 PM

banner cherry popped today too.
digging the dichio arm-wang.

seriously though, banner is MASSIVE.

nancymiranda

09-19-2009, 08:24 PM

Hey - if its weekends, count me in! I'm moving up any weekend appointments to early morning so I can free up my day to make it! This banner is one for the records!!!!!

drek

09-19-2009, 08:39 PM

Unroll banner in beer garden... Wait guys it's too big, lets go outside the fence
Unroll more banner in north walkway outside beer garden... Wait guys it's too big
Unroll 65% of the banner in the parking lot east to west... RUN OUT OF ROOM.

Hahahah oh man I can't wait!

Yohan

09-19-2009, 08:40 PM

jesus. just how big is this thing?

TFC 420

09-19-2009, 08:42 PM

jesus. just how big is this thing?
It's insanly HUGE!

drek

09-19-2009, 08:44 PM

I think we needed 256' so they ordered 280, we received like 300'

Height is 48.4 appx

phonzo

09-19-2009, 08:48 PM

big thanks to everyone that made it out and contributed in any way..whether it was helping to grid the thing or the tracing it came together fantastically. Hopefully all the first timers are encouraged to come out to more of our fun sessions..the party mix is what makes it awesome. :)

The hardest part is outta the way now and we got a lot done a lot faster then I would have thought. All that needs to be traced now is siiiiiimple and then paint.

I also burnt the top of my head and I blame drek...

It's true the roll was close to 300 probably so the extra they gave us will be put to good use.

TFC 420

09-19-2009, 08:48 PM

I think we needed 256' so they ordered 280, we received like 300'

Height is 48.4 appx
For refernce: Niagra Falls is 180 feet tall.

TFC 420

09-19-2009, 08:51 PM

the party mix is what makes it awesome. :)

Minus the petzels! LOL

FluSH

09-19-2009, 10:27 PM

Minus the petzels! LOL

haha

You got it... the pretzel's are not welcomed in the party...

London

09-20-2009, 06:49 AM

stop discussing the banner!!!! it is secret

i got pics, but no-one is going to see them yet!!!

flush, how bout pulling the tailgate BBQ's out and cooking burgers and hotdogs on the next outing.

London

09-20-2009, 07:19 AM

we need brooms next time!!!

FluSH

09-20-2009, 10:26 AM

stop discussing the banner!!!! it is secret

i got pics, but no-one is going to see them yet!!!

flush, how bout pulling the tailgate BBQ's out and cooking burgers and hotdogs on the next outing.

wooooooooooooow

That might be an idea... The Banners team morphing into the Tailgate team.... can this be done?!!?

It might be too much downtime in my opinion... whenever you have a BBQ you will have people socializing like a watercooler at work.... we already have social butterflies during the Banner sessions we don't need more :D

AL-MO

09-20-2009, 10:55 AM

THANKS ONCE AGAIN!!! For those who took discreet pictures feel free to post them here... just as long as they don't reveal too much ;)

-FluSH

Sorry, no posting of pictures.

:D

Nodoubtguy

09-20-2009, 10:59 AM

Amazing how people are coming together for this amazing part of TFC supporter history!!!

Special memory of the day: RPBLondon's highstepping to save the banner......amazing!!!

Rudi

09-20-2009, 11:22 AM

Good work to all who helped out yesterday, even those who showed up late. ;)

So we have more roll than we need? We'll need to make sure to measure it out so we don't make this bad boy too big! :D

s2cazz

09-20-2009, 11:33 AM

If i find out you guys work on it today I'm going to be mad...

London

09-20-2009, 12:14 PM

i dont want to miss next saturday, but i will sacrifice a day of banner making to go and support the boys in Chicago

DO NOT POST PICS!!!!

MUFC_Niagara

09-20-2009, 04:15 PM

FluSH when is the next session???

Roogsy

09-20-2009, 04:26 PM

There is no exageration people. You have to see it to believe it. I saw it for myself. This thing is HUGE!!!

That's what she said. :lol:

It's unbelievable how big this thing is. I have to wonder if any supporters group in MLS has ever done anything like this. Or team for that matter.

I am thinking we may be setting yet another record to add to Toronto's supporter lore.

I can't make next Saturday though, I have a wedding and we are having friends from England stay with us all week.

InTheCrowd

09-20-2009, 04:47 PM

This thing sounds wicked! Keep up the good work guys!

DavydMT

09-20-2009, 04:55 PM

It's true the roll was close to 300 probably so the extra they gave us will be put to good use.

We should also put to good use the metal pipe that came inside the roll, it is perfect for the north end stand.

Roogsy

09-20-2009, 05:12 PM

Alex said something about the metal pole probably will be taken back.

London

09-21-2009, 05:51 AM

next time we need more wood planks to put the cans on as they cut the material and we need brooms to sweep the lot.

lips

09-21-2009, 07:33 AM

Popped my banner cherry on this one too. I was unsure how or if it would get done after we unrolled it twice and still had no room but it all worked out. It’s so big maybe some should contact Guinness.:D

phonzo

09-21-2009, 07:52 AM

problem is you can sweep all we want but the uneven surface will still come through. Including any little holes in the pavement. Though would be useful to get rid of large chunks to prevent another holy shit rock - operation remove it action :)

Phil

09-21-2009, 08:11 AM

Sweeping is good to keep the goose poo away :D

FluSH

09-21-2009, 08:24 AM

update on the next session will be up shortly...

s2cazz

09-21-2009, 10:30 AM

Alex said something about the metal pole probably will be taken back.
it's yours to keep... don't even sweat it

AL-MO

09-21-2009, 10:37 AM

it's yours to keep... don't even sweat it

LOL What are we going to do with it?!?

AL-MO

09-21-2009, 10:43 AM

It's unbelievable how big this thing is. I have to wonder if any supporters group in MLS has ever done anything like this. Or team for that matter.

I think Chicago did one a few years ago (ended up being 'lost' by their FO)

Popped my banner cherry on this one too. I was unsure how or if it would get done after we unrolled it twice and still had no room but it all worked out. It’s so big maybe some should contact Guinness.:D

Its not that big. Lets not let this go to our heads. This is basically the standard the world over, pretty much on a weekly basis. We are just stepping up to the plate and meeting that standard.

Whoop

09-21-2009, 01:09 PM

Its not that big. Lets not let this go to our heads. This is basically the standard the world over, pretty much on a weekly basis. We are just stepping up to the plate and meeting that standard.

Exactly.

Moving forward, I think the goal is to do something on this scale at least 3-4 times a year.

London

09-21-2009, 01:17 PM

in the future, we need to look into securing a large indoor space to do these things in.

is rogers center booked?

Whoop

09-21-2009, 01:19 PM

^^
LOL

The Jays ain't making the playoffs so it might be free in early October.

MUFC_Niagara

09-21-2009, 01:22 PM

When is the next session FLUSHY!?!?!? I am dying to know!!!

prizby

09-21-2009, 01:47 PM

i wish i lived in toronto still :(

im not even coming home for thanksgiving

Nodoubtguy

09-21-2009, 01:49 PM

i wish i lived in toronto still :(

im not even coming home for thanksgiving

how far are you???

some people drove from London!!!!!

Belfast_Boy

09-21-2009, 01:54 PM

in the future, we need to look into securing a large indoor space to do these things in.

is rogers center booked?

It's not being used for anything useful....

are you guys on for this weekend?