Tampadelphia Eagles

Tampadelphia Thursday 8/20/26

Philly brothers and sisters,

After a long search we finally decided the place for our games this coming season, and hopefully more.

We're going back to Mugs in Clearwater.

Color me surprised, but it has the key ingredients for our good game days. Most notably, a complete destruction and rebuild of the men's and ladies rooms. Fixtures were removed, plumbing removed, wall and floor tiles removed, surfaces re-troweled, and everything new put back in.

So re-join us at your usual tables for the good food and Eagles cheers in our separate room that Tampadelphia knows well!

Short and sweet.

Personal update: scans say all my medical surprises are behind me. Everything looking good except for some lingering this and that. When me meet again be sure to tell me how I look the same. {big grin}. If I tilt it's the missing kidney.

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Go Union! Go Flyers! Go Sixers! Go Wings! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!!

Paul
nothing fake here
founder, 1994
[email protected]
for the fans!

Hey all,

I just discovered the comments manager!

Thanks to everyone responding about a place to go. Yes there are some finalists at this point. If we call it for this season don't fret because I'll be in touch with every place you suggested as a just in case because we never know, y'know?

What an awesome bunch of greatness you all are!

Tampadelphia Saturday Aug. 15, '26

Philly sports Diehards:

Our search for a new Eagles nest is narrowing and will be announced very soon. Our goal is the same: a great game day for us fans.

Tampadelphia is for us, our enjoyment, passion and entertainment. Our bar is high, avoiding the brawls, loud drunks and F bombs that are common today. We prefer a 200 level family atmosphere so mom, kids and all ages can enjoy a game day with good food and drink. We do not prey on Eagles fans with money grabs throughout the season. This is about us, and all Eagles fans are welcome until they're not.

Places are welcoming our conversations to partner with us for our games. While we make no demands aside from good service and cleanliness, we understand the tough spots bars and restaurants are in right now. It's the food costs and staff payrolls, but also insurance and registrations they have to carry. Now add in the outrageous new price demands by the NFL for the Sunday ticket or NFL package (whatever it's called) just to show the games, which makes it difficult for venues to show NFL games that are outside the local market. And it will get worse as the NFL looks to cancel the existing deals in place with streamers like YouTube, Peacock and others, and soon the NFL will strangle the fans out of the sport. So far only Fox TV has stood it's ground on sticking to their contract until 2029. Looks like a monopoly to me.

Back to our search. The final choice will be a winning deal for us, the fans there on site. We will be counting on you to join us cheering there and enjoying a chance to watch for free. Any and all price specials we're offered are appreciated but as men and women with business experience we want our venue to be profitable. To that end we encourage you to support our place and enjoy the menus to the fullest.

Costs are high for us fans too. My insurances have jumped along with every utility and service we buy. And at 30% or better. If you have hefty car payments or high loan rates it's worse. Breaks are appreciated. So we will not be offering expensive trips to games or other events like we did in the past when it was more affordable.

Bottom line: stay tuned. Continue to count on us for honesty and integrity and not some imaginary con job from a fat liar.

A big thanks to the men and women of Tampadelphia helping us move forward again in our 33rd year.

Go Phils! Go Sixers! Go Flyers! Go Eagles! Go Wings! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!

Paul
yes, my real name!
founder 1994
[email protected]
for the fans!

Tampadelphia Sunday 9 August 26

Philly diehards:

Just one bit of news . . .

We are actively making calls, digging out leads and setting appointments for our new place this coming season.

I am optimistic we will be somewhere unless everyplace has a deal killer obstacle. Talks are open and serious conversations have begun.

Several of us are involved in this and my sincere thanks to those men and women helping to find our new home.

Otherwise it's life as usual and we'll be back to you as soon as something is final.

Many thanks for your good wishes and prayers. They work! My final medical evals are this week. This should be it.

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Go Sixers! Go Flyers! Go Union! Go Wings! Go Lightning! Go Rays! Go Tampadelphia!

Paul
founder, 1994 and that's my real name
[email protected]
for the fans!

Tampadelphia Sunday 2 Aug 26

Hello all, am bringing some news.

First, more thanks for those just finding out about my personal journey back to full speed and have sent good wishes, prayers and hellos. Very appreciated. Shortly after I was getting rock solid again a dermatologist needed to do something to my face that ended up with a 3-4 inch cut on my forehead. Black stitches. Sore and will be keeping me from driving for a bit longer. Second surgery since April, different place and thing but it's been scars and stitches this year. I don't want a 3rd ahead.

So much for personal.

Re Tampadelphia, we need a new place. OCC says they will NOT be getting the NFL package this season due to higher costs. So, I'm looking. If you have any ideas and suggestions please post or email to [email protected]. We may need to just meet for part of the season, or miss this entire year. I'll post up new news as soon as something is in place. Think positive!

I am looking forward to the Eagles season of everything new and full of surprises. The D so far looks powerful and the new O is clicking. Think positive.

And the Sixers with L James joining us...some say it won't work. Five guys and 1 ball. Too many egos. But I believe it will. Before he arrived I'm sure the team discussed him here, accepted sharing the points and minutes for a championship season and were good with it. Think positive, they'll be on prime time alot.

On my last post my keyboard misspelled Shohei Ohtani's last name incorrectly. Apologies! A bow to you.

The Phils slipped a bit lately but will still make the wild card. Think positive.

As always, Tampadelphia is all about a good game day of friends, family, fun and our team's game. Good food and drink with LOUD cheers with 200 level behavior (we be growed up). We take the high road and are NOT a money grab like others. Simple pleasures, R&R, and the joy of 32 years together, we can't stop our memories now.

Caution urged using debit cards and online payments. Use malware and a security app scans on your PC. Avoid using your phone, it's too easy to hack. Don't download any apps you don't know, especially mom and pop stuff. Think like a thief. The breaches and scams are all around us. Look into YouTube for security ideas or tech websites.

Time to run. As always, thanks for your friendship and loyalty. We do this for us, the forgotten fans.

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Go Sixers! Go Flyers! Go Union! Go Wings! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!!

Paul
founder, 1994, and my REAL name
[email protected]

Tampadelphia Saturday 07-25-26

Tampadelphia,

What a sports season we have to look forward to!

First, LeBron James signed with the Sixers. He wants another championship ring. He just elevated the play of a good team even higher.

Next, the Phils are headed to the playoffs. Not saying we'll win it all but we got a chance to run.

Also, the Union are a pretty good soccer club. Check them out, you'll enjoy them.

The Flyers are adding pieces of young talent and will be more exciting this fall.

And the Eagles, can we keep up with the new changes of coaches, schemes and players? Articles and videos predict breakout players and exciting plays which stoke expectations even higher.

Not too shabby!!

What this means to us is this: we have to be careful with our sports money. Can't blow it all on a trip or a bunch of bar feasts. Monthly bills are bummer, keep going up, everything now is over $100 and usually $200 a month. So seeing all these teams and games means we have to think and plan our streaming and sports seasons.

I'm getting better on Facebook. I just learned friend requests. Not kidding. Time always demanded a quick hit and run. Now that I slowed down a notch I'm looking to enjoy things more.

Just got a complete physical and am looking good. Eating healthy and am back to working out.

Happy birthday to everyone I missed since April. I had my wedding anniversary one day and was on the operating table the next. Life has changed a bit but please note it's precious indeed. Enjoy the good times, ones now and ones then.

Hoping everyone is doing fine. Got some bad news for you but that's for next time.

Go Phils! Go Sixers! Go Eagles! Go Flyers! Go Union! Go Wings! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!

Paul
founder, for the fans since 1994
[email protected]

Tampadelphia Tuesday, July 20, 2026

Go Phils! Go Birds!

Hi to all. I'm glad to say that I'm almost fully recovered from surgery and will be getting out and about starting this week.

It was a major operation. Kidney removed. More scars.

But looking ahead, we finished the world class FIFA matches. If you followed even a little bit, it's exciting.

The Phils are headed for a wild card spot unless they overtake the Braves.

The Eagles have a big Big job ahead . . . deciding the best 2s and 3s to keep. GM HR has wheeled and dealed many new faces on this team. Now the new coaches have to decide who to keep, trade or cut. Alot of work ahead. Some units are nicely stocked, others have gaps but I can see HR still making deals as we get closer to opening day.

If anything the soccer matches and MLB reminded me there's more to enjoy than just one sport.

So who would be your top players that are world class, best in their sport? See if you agree with:

- Cristiano Renaldo, soccer, Portugal
- Caitlin Clark, women's basketball, US
- Shohei Otani, MLB, Dodgers.

These 3 rule their sport. They have a practice history and work ethic second to none, and never s**g it while playing. Also they're respectful sportsmen, something all sports need more of.

I'm limited on screen time because of sitting up so I'll sign off here. Let's talk schedule next time.

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Go Flyers! Go Sixers! Go Wings! Go Union! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!!

Paul
founder, 1994, for us fans
[email protected]

Tampadelphia Saturday July 4th, 2026

Happy Birthday America!

And Happy Independence Day to everyone from Philadelphia, where it happened 250 years ago!

One thing about us Philadelphia people . . . we love Philadelphia. Parts of it, the history of it and some of the places. But we are all proud of past history and leadership.

Despite the weather I hope you enjoy your weekend celebration.

As I improve I'll be up and out more. Sitting in front of a PC is tiring but all else is coming along. Many thanks for your hellos, thoughts and prayers. Big week ahead on updates.

Attached are some great July 4th pics from days gone by.

Go! to all our teams and Tampadelphia!

Paul
founder, 1994, year 32
[email protected]

Tampadelphia Saturday 061326

G'day Philly fans!

Quick takes:

- the Eagles look like they built a playoff caliber defense if what we read is true. Seems there's no holes on D.

- and it's the offense folks are excited about. Is new OC and his crew for real? I'm still wary of injuries on the OL.

- the Phils!! The pitchers look good and the bats are hot. Go guys go!

- and are you excited about the FIFA games? I am. Go USA! I'm still unable to get around but wish I could go.

- with the NFL embracing gambling I'm leaning more toward other sports, especially the college level here in Tampa.

- who will be our next breakout star in Philly sports?

Thanks for your well wishes. My surgery was major and two other things piled on. Unrelated but bothersome. I'm gaining weight back and as soon as I can get more physical that will help. More doc stuff this week.

Our 250th birthday is soon. I wanted to take my wife back up to Philly to see stuff again in the hometown but travel is tough. We will schedule it and I'm glad for everyone that checks out the fabulous history we have in Phila.

Did you get any SpaceX stock? Keep your eyes open. And don't listen to the gurus that post on YouTube.

Summer is here for sure. Feels like upper 90s. With that, I'm out till later.

Go Phils! Go Union! Go Sixers! Go Wings! Go Flyers! Go Eagles! Go Rays! Go Rowdies! Go USA! Go Tampadelphia!!

Paul
founder, 1994
no fake anything allowed
[email protected]

Tampadelphia Sunday June 7, '26

Did you figure out how you feel about the AJ Brown trade yet? How about the upcoming season?

Here's another big thought to chew on. Did you hear what happened to QB Sam Darnold when he went to LA to play in the SB last February? LA dinged him with taxes. Taxes not just on the one game he played there but for his income the whole season! Whoa!!

I'd fight that one. And I'm sure many of the 1500 players in the NFL would too. So here's my point:

IMO, in MHO, I believe players are going to refuse to play for certain teams because of the local taxes. They'll tell their agents to trade them from teams that just drafted them or traded for them and get them to teams with lower taxes. And the teams may offer to pay the taxes for the player, but this is the big upcoming contract dispute we'll see.

And I agree with the players. Why pay a penalty because of local stupid politicians?

Baseball teams, some pay for player taxes but they don't have a cap. Football does.

That's it. That's enough.

I'm still recovering, but hope to get around soon. Thank you to those who send get well wishes and prayers. I need them.

If you can, check out some FIFA games. Soccer is a talented sport, which blends skills, speed and teamwork. And it's cheaper than our pro sports.

And I hope you remembered D-Day and all the young men that went through that meat grinder.

Go Phils! Go Eagles! Go Union! Go Flyers! Go Wings! Go Sixers! Go Rays! Go Lightning! Go Tampadelphia!

Paul
(yep, real name)
founder, 1994
[email protected]