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(Disclaimer: I admit this is very O.T. and pretty self-indulgent; but it's the off-season, and I really am interested in what my fellow patsfans think of my dilemma..)
I manage a fairly large bank (branch). Like most banks, we have a strict policy about accepting gifts. If it's edible, can be shared, and worth $25 or less we can accept; otherwise, it can be considered a "code of conduct" violation and you can be, well, fired.
So, the other day a customer of mine sees my Pats mug on my desk, starts ribbing me for SB 46 (he's a Giants fan), then says to me, "Hey, you know my father's company in Boston gets Pats season tickets, club level. He never uses them. Pick a game and I'll get you 4 tickets -- bring your family!"
He came back 2 days later and says, "I talked to my dad, you're all set. How 'bout the Bills game Veteran's Day weekend?" He's never asked me for a thing in return. And his dad doesn't bank with us.
Now I've seen exactly one NFL game my entire life (MNF, Pats/Bengals, 2007. Brady to Moss!). My 12 yr old son, never. So, basically, dream of a lifetime: take my kid(s) and wife to see Brady/BB era team, club level, Gillette. (Something I'll probably never afford on my own.)
I figure I've got 4 options (see poll). What would you do?
(Oh, for anyone who's ever been: just how nice is club level at Gillette anyway? )
I manage a fairly large bank (branch). Like most banks, we have a strict policy about accepting gifts. If it's edible, can be shared, and worth $25 or less we can accept; otherwise, it can be considered a "code of conduct" violation and you can be, well, fired.
So, the other day a customer of mine sees my Pats mug on my desk, starts ribbing me for SB 46 (he's a Giants fan), then says to me, "Hey, you know my father's company in Boston gets Pats season tickets, club level. He never uses them. Pick a game and I'll get you 4 tickets -- bring your family!"
He came back 2 days later and says, "I talked to my dad, you're all set. How 'bout the Bills game Veteran's Day weekend?" He's never asked me for a thing in return. And his dad doesn't bank with us.
Now I've seen exactly one NFL game my entire life (MNF, Pats/Bengals, 2007. Brady to Moss!). My 12 yr old son, never. So, basically, dream of a lifetime: take my kid(s) and wife to see Brady/BB era team, club level, Gillette. (Something I'll probably never afford on my own.)
I figure I've got 4 options (see poll). What would you do?
(Oh, for anyone who's ever been: just how nice is club level at Gillette anyway? )