Wow - what a weekend! Football and wines world collide as I met Iron Mike Ditka this weekend. Hard to believe he flew in from Chicago, just to wish me a Happy Birthday (yeah, he's a little late, but I'll cut him some slack...this time).
Anyway, it was great to see the best NFL coach ever; plus when you live in Minnesota, you're not going to have many chances to see a Super Bowl champion.
He was autographing bottles of his new wine label. Dad waited in line in the rain for about
30 minutes to get "da Coach" to sign a bottle of Pinot Noir and Merlot. I waited patientally inside the whole time just watching people. Mom and I spent the entire 30 minutes about 10 feet away from Coach Ditka. I did happen to notice that his Super Bowl ring was huge. I just observed, but once the time came for my picture to be taken, I had had enough and started to let everyone know it. As soon as I got right up next to Mike I started to scream and kick. I had waited long enough. Anyway...Dad got his wine, autographs, and pictures so I'm happy for him.
30 minutes to get "da Coach" to sign a bottle of Pinot Noir and Merlot. I waited patientally inside the whole time just watching people. Mom and I spent the entire 30 minutes about 10 feet away from Coach Ditka. I did happen to notice that his Super Bowl ring was huge. I just observed, but once the time came for my picture to be taken, I had had enough and started to let everyone know it. As soon as I got right up next to Mike I started to scream and kick. I had waited long enough. Anyway...Dad got his wine, autographs, and pictures so I'm happy for him.
Anyway, it was great to see the best NFL coach ever; plus when you live in Minnesota, you're not going to have many chances to see a Super Bowl champion.
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Spencer: congratulations on meeting Iron Mike. Don't let your Dad drink all that wine...have him set some aside to age for you in a few years.
Grandpa and Grandma Hamilton
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