Greenville Packer Backers

First of all.. I'll have the first Hating Your Enemy (see last year's Vikings Hate post) up by tomorrow night, just in time for game one of the 2008 season.


If you've been reading this site for the past year, you may know that I try my damndest to watch every Packers game with my hometown Greenville Packer Backers in Greenville, SC. Above is the extended O'Shea clan having a blast before last year's NFC Championship game (after pictures are thankfully not included). If you happen to be in the area, definitely come down to Dixie's Tavern to check out the smorgasborg of midwestern accents, southern drawls, and general tomfoolery. I stumbled across these crazy cats last season, and thanks to Tim & Jamie Ware (the head honchos of the G-ville Packer Backers), membership is going through the roof. Shoot them an email if you'd like to learn about joining the club ($20/year).
During the playoffs last year, Tim & Jamie opened their home (and Packer themed entertainment room) to legions of Green 'n' Gold fans for post-game festivities. Sadly, their home was recently destroyed in a fire. They were able to escape safely, though their two pets weren't so lucky. Here's what happened, in Tim's words:

House Fire Update, by Tim Ware

I would like to start out to say that Jamie, Kim and myself are all ok.

As many of you are aware, our house caught fire and was destroyed on July 8th, 2008.
It seems to have started as an electrical fire in the basement and quickly spread to the front porch and then into the attic, from there the roof went and the rest is history, REALLY!

I was the only person home at the time and got out of the house with no injuries. Our pets were not as lucky.

The house and 90% of the contents were destroyed, either by fire, water & smoke. We were able to save most of our clothes but very little else. The insurance inspector feels that the house is a total loss.

Overall of course this is a very emotional time for us, but we do have a reasonably positive attitude and are just looking forward to moving forward as soon as possible to try to rebuild our lives. Really, mentally and physically, we are doing pretty well.

A number of people have asked how they can help, what do we need? I am ashamed to say, but we were drastically under-insured for this type of situation. Our immediate needs have been met, but there are a few things we are still looking for. Please see the list and let us know if you know anyone that may want to donate these items.

We do thank you all and appreciate the caring and support you have given us. Please forward this page link to anyone that I have missed sending it too, or others you feel would be interested in knowing the details of our situation and of our well-being.
www.greenvillepackerbackers.com/Housefire

Some items needed:

Living Room Furniture Medium dark brown Coffee Table & End Tables
Bedroom Furniture (Dressers, Nightstands,)
Bookcases
Shelves
Rugs (large and small we have hardwood floors)

To contact us, call or e-mail:

Tim Ware 864-907-8040 WareVending@aol.com
Jamie Ware 864-884-9229 Raeofsun00@aol.com

This was written soon after the fire, and the Ware's have since found a new home. Through all this, the Ware's have still been going full throttle in finding a new venue to cheer for the greatest team in all the land. I can't imagine a nicer couple, and if you'd like to see what you can do to help them, check out this link on the Greenville Packer Backers website.

That's it for tonight. Sleep well, kids, gametime is right around the corner.