Did you ever call off work just to watch the game ?

DannyMay · Dec 30, 2003

I was working 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. today and I took a vacation day just so I can watch the ESPN and ESPN2 tripleheaders. I know, I have gambling problems.

RxScorekeeper · Dec 30, 2003

Three times of year I have traditionally never been able to work....Thankgiving Friday, end of year Bowl games and March madness...Absolutely impossible to work on these days IMO!

Journey

Fishhead · Dec 30, 2003

Once well coaching high school, I left the team to go watch a Red Sox game.

RPM · Dec 30, 2003

nfl playoffs. one way or another, i always try to be off.

SportSavant · Dec 30, 2003

work...dont you all make a living from sports wagering...

RxScorekeeper · Dec 30, 2003

I take it you must occasionally have to work on the weekend? Yeah missing NFL playoffs would suck! Also back in the day, I could never work or miss Orioles opening day...

KMAN · Dec 30, 2003

NCAA Basketball tourney - I always fake being sick Thursday and Friday afternoons so I can watch the first round games.

KMAN

RobFunk · Dec 30, 2003

I dont think that makes you a problem gambler danny. if its something you enjoy and you typically work nights, and you know there are a lot of games on then I buy it as an ok thing to do.

when you call out to watch a college basketball tournament game for the sun belt or something and its the first rd. and you have no idea who plays on either team but you gotta watch it becuase you got a good tip on it, then it might be a problem.

Kman this is no way directed at you I didnt see your post until I just finished this. (this sentance is an edit)

mvbski · Dec 30, 2003

I would never call in sick to stay home and gamble cough cough I feel a cold coming on

DannyMay · Dec 30, 2003

Thanks, glad to know I am not the only degenerate gambler.

I am going to be a slob tonight, sit around the house eating pizza, drinking pop and watching all these games. I am very excited about the next few days with bowl games and the wild card playoffs. I am off for the New Years holiday tommorow through Sunday.

MadCapper · Dec 30, 2003

Twice. Both times, the team I wagered on lost.

Go figure.

-MC

Journeyman · Dec 30, 2003

Happy New Year Danny Boy !

KMAN · Dec 30, 2003

RobFunk - No problem. I know I have a problem!

KMAN

UWinSports · Dec 30, 2003

I used to pay people to take my shifts years ago to watch the BigRed.

We have a rule now in place with the Rams get togethers. If you miss one week you are warned, if you miss 2 weeks you are not allowed back.

And with all the pussy,free cola and hooch, you would be a fool to miss.

bryan305 · Dec 30, 2003

Never missed work to watch a game...I find it actually more stressful watching my team suck than to just do something else and come look up the scores later.

wilheim · Dec 30, 2003

No - but skipped school all the time when they used to play the World Series in the daytime.

wil.

mvbski · Dec 30, 2003

cough,cough achew I'm not feeling well at all,did I mention my beloved DUCKS are playing tomorrow.I hope i'm well enough for work tomorrow. GO DUCKS

soccerbob · Dec 30, 2003

I do it fairly often. That's what sick days are for. Watching games.

valueman · Dec 31, 2003

i kept my betting quiet back in the UK and 3 days for the cheltenham festival and 3 days for the aintree festival were a very sick time for me every year!

mvbski · Dec 31, 2003

cough,cough not looking good here feeling kinda bad here, I would hate to go to work and get everyone sick not to sure what to do any ideas, oh yeah by the way did I mention the DUCKS are on tv today