25 Nov 2017 06:13:30
Hey, Fellas!

I'm new around here and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains; located in North Georgia, USA. I've been WHTID for 20 years, since I was a 13 year old lad. I travel for the Irons when they are stateside and I'm currently looking to plan my first trip over to take in a proper match.

Speaking of my planned trip. if anyone has any suggestions for hotels or other lodgings that are within walking distance of the stadium I'd appreciate it. I'd also like to hear your thoughts on which match before the end of the season I should try to attend.

Either way, it's not Upton Park, but it's where we are now. so it'll be a minor religious experience for me. Pints all around, my boys!

COYI!

1.) 25 Nov 2017
25 Nov 2017 10:00:53
holiday inn and premier inn both at Stratford and 15 minute walk from the ground, but you will have to bring your own moonshine 🙂🙂🙂🙂.

2.) 25 Nov 2017
25 Nov 2017 14:36:19
Hi my USA friend, I have driven the Appalachian trails and skylIne drive, excellent to have supporters from so far away, WHAT made you a supporter in the first place? IRONMIKE.

3.) 25 Nov 2017
25 Nov 2017 16:07:22
IRONMIKE, when I was younger I had a really good friend from East London. Him and his father were absolutely rabid fans. One of my fondest memories is helping his Father position his massive satellite for the matches we watched. It’s a hard thing to explain around here, but I’ve been claret and blue for a long time.

Jasonb, you may (or may not) be surprised at the quantity and ease of acquisition of moonshine where I live😆. Most of the old men just call it peach brandy, though.

4.) 25 Nov 2017
25 Nov 2017 17:21:45
It’s on my list of drinks to try :) can get on mail order but not sure if it the real thing . :) . Have you contacted any US fan clubs? They will be a big help to you in getting over . If not then join the Claret membership to get Home tickets .

5.) 25 Nov 2017
25 Nov 2017 20:58:50
I haven’t thought about that Jason. Great idea.

As far as the drinks. if you ever have any questions about the commercial stuff let me know. I live a little over an hour from where most of it is made. I can tell you what’s close enough to the real deal made by people that use to make the real stuff.

6.) 26 Nov 2017
26 Nov 2017 15:47:48
Hi appalachian

If your planning to make a visit to Stratford let me know I often have a spare ticket and you would be most welcome as my guest.

7.) 26 Nov 2017
26 Nov 2017 18:26:36
Mercerl

That would be great since I’ll be traveling solo. My family is way too young to make the trip. I’d certainly be more than happy to pay way and be grateful for the company.

8.) 27 Nov 2017
27 Nov 2017 16:23:51
You are more than welcome and as I said you are my guest

Ed can you facilitate exchange of email addresses.

{Ed033's Note - yes, i'll email AppalachianHammer email to mercerl

9.) 27 Nov 2017
27 Nov 2017 17:47:43
Thanks ed.

{Ed033's Note - email sent

10.) 29 Nov 2017
29 Nov 2017 20:53:42
If we are going to live off a half decent performance ( EFFORT NOT QUALITY ) here and there then that just ain't good enough.