Introducing The Lion's Den American Sports Bar of Parque Lleras, Medellin

panthdave says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:03:

10 Minute Walk Perfect...Well let's say 15 minutes...Castropol

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SUERTE GRINGO says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:07:

Anything interesting planned at tigerpaw hostel for the festival of flowers next week?

“If you're gonna eat your crackers in bed, you're gonna have to sleep with crumbs."

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panthdave says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:10:

Will defintely come by.....Maybe won't buy the NFL Pass this year..via the Internet...which all games are in English and actually the picture was not bad if you had the 700K Feed with the NFL Pass on the Internet via Yahoo Sports.

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mranderson says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:39:

1 mil pesos on beer from 6 to 7 every day???

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bogotabrian says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:42:

Hi SG - we are planning a few parties. We are also planning a pub crawl. Keep checking the website at www.tigerpawhostel.com and I'll post it on there. I would like to get another hostels involved too. I have been meaning to call a couple other hostels like Blacksheep and Casa Mayde about that.

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bogotabrian says on Jul 27, 2008, 10:47:

Hi panthdave - Panthers fan I am guessing? I grew up in South Carolina and they played their first season at my college's stadium (Clemson). Yeah, I have the NFL ticket on Direct TV so I'll have most of the games on as well as the Red Zone channel for the fantasy football junkies like me. I am forced to put the college games on the TV from the internet feeds but we have the highest speed connect available at the bar so the picture is not too bad.

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panthdave says on Jul 27, 2008, 11:01:

Panthdave is for the Florida Panthers (Rat Pack).....Has Direct TV changed and will put more English Games...Remember last year only a couple were in English and many in Spanish but assuming you could get NFL GameDay Audio which has alittle of a delay...

panthdave Miami

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panthdave says on Jul 27, 2008, 11:06:

Will pop by next weekend usually go to Lacteos for my meats on Calle 10 and will introduce myself will take an extra walk.....Don't hang that much in Parque Llares for entertainment anymore.. Sometimes Parque Poblado for some drinks with GF and friends...

panthdave Miami

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bigtexas1974 says on Jul 27, 2008, 11:26:

Two questions Brian...

On Sundays for the "1:00 games", there are usually at least 8 games on at the same time. You mentioned 6 TV's, and some of us are huge fans of specific teams or enjoy being able to see all of them at once. What happens to the two other games???? Red-zone coverage doesn't cut it.

Parking...any plans or assistance?

I will definitely have to come by and see the TV setup and test out the food, maybe next weekend!

"Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman."

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Waterdawg says on Jul 27, 2008, 12:09:

Big;... DirectvLa screwed us over last season by only showing about 1/2 the 1:00 games last season , Three channel's plus the Red Zone .. Looks like the same set up this season ! A bunch of Us from all over Latin America raised hell with the main office and man in charge last year ( New York ) .. Basically told us to take a flying leap ..

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panthdave says on Jul 27, 2008, 12:17:

NFL PASS Online Yahoo Sports will show all the games and in Stereo English..just plug to the LCD but need the 700K Feed which is no problem now in Medellin...

panthdave Miami

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bigtexas1974 says on Jul 27, 2008, 13:03:

Water - yeah, I heard about that last year.

I just know that "other locations" who also show the games are able to make up for that deficiency via other means through a variety of online or satellite broadcasts, therefore no game is missed. In addition, having only 6 TV's for an 8-game showing means something will be missed. Just wanting to know if that will be avoided or will someone show up to find their game not being shown - will we need to call/confirm every week?

Panthdave...Yahoo Sports is great if you have the right connection, agreed. This year I will have it and run it straight into my widescreen plasma to BOOM the Cowboys games in English in the privacy of my home. The disadvantage is that you cannot multiple stream off the same IP address or account, so bar owners run into huge complications there - one at a time and no multiple-game showings.

"Sex is one of the most wholesome, beautiful, and natural experiences money can buy." - Steve Martin "You don't appreciate a lot of stuff in school until you get a little older. Little things, like getting spanked every day by a middle aged woman."

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Medellin Traveler says on Jul 27, 2008, 13:25:

mranderson says, "1 mil pesos on beer from 6 to 7 every day???"

Sweet!

I'll meet you at Tigerpaw Hostel, first few drinks are on me amigo.

Those are better prices compared to some of them hillside barrio storefronts.

bogotabrian says, "I hope to see everyone there!"

I'll see you there!

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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BillBigD says on Jul 27, 2008, 13:58:

Brian-Clemson is going down to the Mighty BAMA on Aug 30th. LOL

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bogotabrian says on Jul 27, 2008, 15:36:

BigTexas1974, don't worry we will not show the sorry ass-cowboys if we have to skip a team or so!! LOL!! Of course we would only be able to show 12 of the 16 teams if there are 8 games scheduled for 1:00 pm. If that is the case, we will work on showing the most popular teams through our Direct TV, Sling Box, and Internet broadcasts (1500K feed). You can always call ahead to make sure your game is playing at 311-6079. I haven't yet seen the schedules and TV times for this year. We WILL have great food and free pool in the sports bar as well.

BillBigD, That is going to be a good game for sure, I am nervous about it but I gotta believe that you are too. Clemson is never as good or bad as people think. Com'on down though to watch the game. I'll have it on the big screen with full sound. I also heard ESPN Gameday will be in Atlanta for the game.

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gorgonabob says on Jul 28, 2008, 06:35:

will you also be showing 'real sports' like rugby there.

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gorgonabob says on Jul 28, 2008, 07:07:

never played a game of rugby in my life.. yes the allblacks are pretty bad this year,, not much time on the couch, too busy these days.

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gorgonabob says on Jul 28, 2008, 07:17:

id be quite happy if the abs lose all there games between now and the world cup and then win that. better than winning everything up to 2011 and then losing that again

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bogotabrian says on Jul 28, 2008, 07:34:

GB - I have to have rugby because I've been asked a few times already. I just don't know much about the leagues and available packages offered on Direct TV and the internet. This is something I guess I'll be learning. The focus will definitely be on NFL on Sundays and Mondays starting the end of August.

What are you guys planning for the festival? How is Milly doing? ;-) LOL

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gorgonabob says on Jul 28, 2008, 07:55:

milly.. that bitch.. only the second person ive had to kick out in three years.. but still a real piece of work that one. if you see her give her a kick in the head on my behalf. im going to have a ritual burning of her clothes and bag on the bbq next sunday. for the festival im doing nothing... they can organise there own fun and games as far as im concerned. itll be same ol same ol here... just try and get rid of the mutts during the day to do stuff instead of sleepin all day

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bogotabrian says on Jul 28, 2008, 08:04:

Milly is a piece of work alright. She told me she was a missionary, told one guest she was a teacher, then another guest that she was a lawyer. She told still another guest that his girlfriend who she had met for 5 seconds was a slut and he shouldn't be with her. I think someone already kicked her in the head a few times. Apparently she booked with both of us at the same time which I really don't understand. Please take a piss on the ashes for me!

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gorgonabob says on Jul 28, 2008, 08:14:

and a dump

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nueva york bombero says on Jul 28, 2008, 14:32:

Nice!!!! Damn I wasnt expecting so much hospitality!!!
Brian is this for all the guests ( I hope).
See you on Thursday Bro!

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capt_j says on Jul 29, 2008, 05:49:

I had a very good grilled chicken sandwich there the other night :)

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tejasmarcos says on Jul 29, 2008, 17:42:

lions den = ken shamrock's training center in scottsdale, az.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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papiChulo says on Jul 29, 2008, 20:17:

Lions Den the name sounds british to me... good name though... hope it all works for you Brian... suerte

avoid the unhappy and the unlucky

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newtron says on Jul 31, 2008, 17:56:

Brian,

What are your hours? I'll be back in Medellin the weekend of August 15. I would like to stop by and meet any Americanos living there that happen to be sober or nearly so who can offer any advice about moving to or living in Medellin. I would prefer good advice, but right now, I'll take anything....I'll sort it out later. At 1,000 pesos per...I might buy the house a round. (I said MIGHT!)

C Ya

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papiChulo says on Jul 31, 2008, 20:07:

newtron... I sent you a PM buddy.

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