Spider and Arlo......Out!!!! - Page 2 - Oakland Raiders Forum | Message Board

**COR8RFAN** · #16 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 12:33 AM

Joe and Arlo, I will always remember the amazing hospitality you have shown my family on our visits to the HOT. Allowing my daughter to nap in your truck and escape from the hecticness for her and my wife. Thanks for all you have done and I hope that whomever takes over the tailgate going forward can have half the success that you both have had. Thanks for everything.

**Raider187** · #17 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 12:49 AM

Thanks Joe, Arlo, & Familiy!!!!! I echo the sentiments of many who were fortumate enough to attend at least one of your tailgates. Myself, I was fortunate enough to have attended 4 of the Official RF's.net tailgates, one of your New Year's Eve tailgates, and a few others. You've all have always been very gracious, and have gone above and beyond. From all of us, THANK YOU!!!!!

psycho5150 · #18 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 01:04 AM

Spider and Arlo I want to first and foremost thank you guys for all the dedication you have. I remember meeting you for the first time last year with my bros coming off the damn greyhound bus and you guys welcomed us with open arms and insisted we have a great time! You guys are what it means to say Commitment to Excellence and part of this great Raider Family! Spider next time we meet Brews on me bro Thanx again for everything and hopefully whomever takes over can be just as awesome as you guys!

**Tyson** · #19 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 01:53 AM

Damn Joe just when i was going to bring some New Mexico salmon you pull this shat....LOL Nah you and Arlo have been a tru blessing to this site and its annual tailgates...I appreciate all the hard work you did for when we went out there....thanks again bro!

**Chunkylover53** · #20 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 02:47 AM

thanks for all you and arlo have done for us and welcoming us in like family. i will miss having Arlo's special potatoe salad. enjoy the relaxation time and i will see you both at the H.O.T.

**wvroyalty** · #21 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 03:32 AM

Joe and Arlo, I would like to give you a very sincere, heartfelt thank you. You and Arlo have made my experiences at both home games that I have attended even more special. Your hospitality and general kindness are out of this world. You made me feel at home and I am very lucky to have met the both of you.

**nor_cal_raider7** · #22 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 03:36 AM

Thank you both for your time, money spent, and your hospitality.

This year you can kick back and enjoy the party.

UC · #23 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 03:47 AM

Understood. Thanks for the past tailgates. The two I have attended have been awesome.

**CORaiderFanJohn** · #24 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 03:56 AM

Thanks Joe and Arlo – you guys have been out of site.

Hopefully you two can sit back and let someone else take care of you at the games.
Thanks - John

**raiderdude69** · #25 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 04:38 AM

Joe, completely understood bro.. You and Arlo absolutely put your heart and soul into these tailgates and I know it takes ALOT to pull these off, even with all the great help you get from everyone (except Enrique, he''d rather just shill t-shirts on the side than help out at all

). You guys deserve to "retire" and enjoy the good life and watch our Raiders return to prominence without having to worry about all the extra stuff associated with it all.. Hope to see you and Arlo at least make an appearance at whoever's tailgate it happens to be this year.. The understatement of the century, but you guys will be missed..

**Raider_wifee** · #26 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Spider

I recently spoke with Bob on the phone to let him know that Arlo and I were relinquishing our title of Official Tailgate for Raiderfans.net.That means Arlo and I won't be hosting anymore tailgates,including the annual home Raiderfans.net tailgate.After putting together the last four super tailgates, Arlo and I decided to let other local members have a shot at this years fifth annual event.I know alot of you look forward to the annual get together......The truth is,Arlo and I are not getting any younger and the tailgate keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. We have probably met more members from this site then anyone else. From having dinner with my good friend Nico (Punisher) and his family in Maui,Tailgating in Ohau with Keawe (HWNJIDI),Kickin it with my baby Kita at the ProBowl and some arena fooball games in San Jose, the tailgate in Tennessee, and the appletinis with Raiderlove and Norm. Having BK,and Rhode spend the night at our house was a really great honor, Vacationing with cc_me and her family, To parting at the superbowl in San Diego when we lost to the Bucs, and having dinner with Enrique in Disneyland! We have enjoyed hosting five years of tailgates for the site. It saddens us to say good-bye to the many, many friends that we have met. We will never forget how much joy we shared with so many of you. To our friends from Canada, Europe, Australia and all over the United States. Long live the "House of Thrills" (HOT) and as always....Go RAIDERS!!!!!
With our Sincerest Regards,
Spider & Arlo

You guys already went above and beyond what anyone could have expected you to do. I'm sorry to see the tradition ending, but look forward to the beginning of a new tradition. Thanks Joe & Arlo for the fabulous encounters we've had over the years! Go Raiders!!

Hey Candy - has anyone put up the suggestion of donations for the tailgate? I would love to help you if you do decide that this is something that you want to do. And I mean more than just monetary help.. call me and we can discuss!