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ran into Dan Marino today...

Discussion in 'Miami Dolphins Forum' started by charlestonphan, Jul 9, 2010.

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  1. charlestonphan

    charlestonphan Junior Member

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    at a Target store here in Charleston, of all places. which made my day, obviously. his son was playing in an amateur golf tournie here this week. and i know he also loves to stay out at the 5 star ocean front Sanctuary hotel and resort at Kiawah Island, near here, for the beaches and golf.

    he walked in by himself while we were dawdling around near the front of the store, and i did a double take. he smiled and gave me a little nod of acknowledgement. i am sure my eyes were as big as saucers. wish i had more to report, but he was on his cell, and being the true Southern gentleman i am, and wanting to teach my daughters who were with me, about decent manners, i didn't stalk him around the store, or interrupt his conversation.

    but yes, in hindsight, i do kinda regret not stalking around to get a cell phone pic with him at least. :lol:
     
  2. jason8er

    jason8er Luxury Box Luxury Box

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    Ya did the right thing brother. And nice avy btw!
     
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  3. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Agreed.^
     
  4. MikeHoncho

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    You gotta shout "LACES OUT, DAN!"
     
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  5. Ronnie Bass

    Ronnie Bass Luxury Box Luxury Box

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    He is my friend on Facebook, I feel so special. :lol:
     
  6. MikeHoncho

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  7. The G Man

    The G Man Git 'r doooonnne!!!

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    Dude, you definitely did the right thing. I, on the other hand, probably would've made a complete fool of myself. But hey, that's just me. :blush:
     
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  8. jdang307

    jdang307 Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    Dude, I so would have taken a pic. Daughters, in the car! Where is there momma?

    J/K, I'm like you, I don't get star struck, no matter who it is. Junior Seau's family came up and played with my bulldog pup. Him and his wife came out, we chatted, he said thanks and left. Everyone was like, "do you know who that was?" Of course I do, it's Seau with his family on a sunday afternoon near the beach.
     
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  9. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    That's great man....I got to meet John Madden at a Dolphins/Chargers game in October, 2003. But I would love to meet Dan Marino one day.
     
  10. Larryfinfan

    Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member

    Good for you Chlstphan...as much as most of us would be drooling all over him...ya' did the right thing...hope you daughters learned a good lesson....
     
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  11. padre31

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    Sweet...

    (Note to self, teach children how to use cellphone camera for Daddy)
     
  12. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    You did the right thing:up:
     
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  13. charlestonphan

    charlestonphan Junior Member

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    i do have to admit getting in the car and, as soon as i had the AC cranked up, calling my brother and two other Dolphin fans i grew up with acting like a 41 year old fan boy.

    and from what i have gathered since this morning, Dan apparently has bought a house at Kiawah, and frequents a restaurant that i like alot as well. so mebbe my manners will be rewarded at some point in the future.

    and FWIW he looked to be in pretty good shape.
     
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  14. dolfan7171

    dolfan7171 Well-Known Member

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    This time around get a picture and maybe say a few words...
     
  15. Dolfan330

    Dolfan330 My wein is so chaffed...

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    Dan came to our school when I was in 5th grade. I got to catch a football from my hero. To this day, I haven't washed my hands. :)
     
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  16. gafinfan

    gafinfan gunner Club Member

    You're a man after my own heart! Good things always come to those who wait!:up:
     
  17. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    I think you did the right thing. I haven't really met any big celebrities in my lifetime. I can't imagine I'd feel starstruck. Dan might be an exception though. The other would be Clint Eastwood.
     
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  18. Cion-Dolfan

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    i have been hoping to see him...i live in summerville.

    i would have asked him to throw me a pass :) (i can only wish)
     
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  19. PhinsRock

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    Brother I hate to tell you, but it's time, it's time :lol:

    Love the way you handled yourself with class Charleston, way to go.
     
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  20. charlestonphan

    charlestonphan Junior Member

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    thanks Bro, gotta be humble in the presence of greatness! :up:
     
  21. charlestonphan

    charlestonphan Junior Member

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    dude, impressive job on the man cave. i live over on James Island myself. my wife works in the 'Ville though.
     
  22. steveincolorado

    steveincolorado Spook, Storme & Pebbles

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    That's a friggin awesome room:up:
     
  23. Makados10

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    It's always fun to see celebrities out and about.

    Reminds me of when I was standing behind Roy Jones Jr at Best Buy this past Christmas in Destin FL.

    We both were buying gift cards, he had like 10 of them, and I thought... whoever thought up gift cards was a great great man. Doesn't matter if you're me or have millions like he does, you can't go wrong with a gift card!
     
  24. AbideN703

    AbideN703 Yes, I'd hit it

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    Cool story man, must've been cool :wink2:
     
  25. Roman529

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    That's cool. I've never met Dan but I have seen John Elway a few times here in Colorado. It must be tough being so famous and recognizable that people always stop you and ask for autographs. I guess being famous would have it's good and bad points.
     
  26. dolphinkev

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    I live in moncks corner. saw dan at a golf tournament at kiawah plus got keith byars to autograph a dolphins hat for me. also nice man cave.
     

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