BaliTickler.....

Gotta love a country that throws a Tickler on its currency!!!

Goodness gracious!!! TTHQ had some trouble getting this to press. Seems the local Bintangs make you sleepy. Regardless, here we are alive and well watching on Gamecast via ESPN. 4th and 3 at the fifty, bet those assholes miss Tebow right now. Well we don't!!

Yes it is true, we are running HQ out of Bali right now. I am impressed that they have high speed internet but they do, unfortunately there is no online broadcast so we have what we have.

TTHQ had some great material this week starting out with a visit to Tasmania for work this past Thursday. I had no idea what to expect. I was very pleased. Sleepy little countryside that reminded HQ of nowhere really that we have ever visited. Could be a great place to retire one day a a little sheep farm out in the middle of nowhere without a worry in the world. I am betting that whatever my future entails, that will be a tough sell. The reason that Tasmania was so impressive was reading up on the Tasmanian Devil. Dang, those are mean little suckers. Just have a look for yourself.

This next bit is what got us truly excited at TTHQ. As you know, we are always looking for an excuse to grow an ole fuzzy upper. While reading a surf mag on the way to Bali, I came across an article about "Movember" so you should be able to figure out the rest. Starting Mov. 1, TTHQ will be getting a little wooly under the nose and we couldn't be more excited. In case you were wondering, TTHQ would love a gift to the MovemberTickler cause. What they are doing at MovemberHQ is really great stuff. We encourage everyone to join starting Mo 1!!! In fact, TTHQ just started a team and we would love all of you to consider joining us in the fight against Prostate Cancer. So here's your call, join Team TitleTickler and show your fight. We feel that we have given millions of folks out there a chance to grow a Tickler in years past. For whatever reason, you chose to stick your butt up your nose and not do so, well here's your chance. It's for a month. It's for a good cause. It's a mustache for crying out loud! We plan on seeing you all at the finish line. Here's to the Dawgs having a roaring comeback in the second half. Go Dawgs and Go MOVEMBER!!!!!

TurnoverTickler!!!!

Who would have guessed it but we at TTHQAUS received an interesting call a couple of weeks ago. You see, as we all know, the Bulldogs were running into some issues on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. Coach Richt remembered meeting the Tickler at a friend's wedding reception in January. He had heard whiskers, we mean whispers of what the Tickler stood for and what the Tickler nation stood for. He gave TTHQAUS a ring and asked what he should do to turn the season around. We all know what TTHQ's response was, start growing and keep showing!!! So that is what they did. When reading a Bulldog online news website, we were blown away to hear that Coach Richt had instituted a similar policy basing some power in the facial hair as us Tickler aficionado's!!! Obviously, we aren't truly sure if we had that much impact on Coach Richt; we are happy none the less that he shares the same love for facial hair and the Georgia Bulldogs!!!!

The Dawgnation faces another huge test this week. I am sure some of the finest Bulldog fans are up enjoying some of Kentucky's finer attributes, good whisky and horse racing. As wacky as this season has become, the Bulldogs find themselves somehow controlling their own destiny. Let's hope that the continue to do so in a manner that makes us and them happy. TTHQ is ecstatic that Trinton is playing as well as before his two season ending injuries. He is a motivation to us all!!!


Tickler, this stache pic is random. Sort of, you see, JaybirdTickler and TT are about to be uncles. TTHQ is aware that this photo is not from Uncle Buck but the classic that is Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. However, this stache is fantastic and this guy also starred as none other than Uncle Buck. So here's to you John Candy, we know that you would be a huge fan of Coach Richt, the Bulldogs, and the facial hair ferocity that is taking the field every Saturday emblazoned with the glorious "G" representing the Dawg Nation.

Pull em through and let's keep it positive. Go Dawgs, keep it furry!!!!

AussieTickler

What can TTHQ say, we love beating Tennessee!!!! Even if they are having one of their worst years in a long time, we still love the W!!!! Now let's continue the positive mindset as we win our way through the rest of the season one game at a time.

I have to say that the W was great but what was best is that one of our favorite Dawgs of all time made his way back on the field after not one, but two career threatening injuries. He played every snap on offense from the beginning of the game to the very end. That type of resilience is what the Dawgs will need to overcome the adversity of starting the season off on the wrong foot.

Focus on the task at hand today Dawgs and continue to get better. Like Coach Richt says, focus on the future because the past is exactly that!!! Go Dawgs!!!!!

By the way, the greatest mustache picture of all time and what we will use as our point of regrouping as we motivate our ways back into a power program.

God bless this mustache aficionado!!!!

SupportTickler......

To say we at TTHQ are disappointed in the Bulldawg nation right now is an understatement to say the least. What happened to support your team no matter what? We realize the Dawgs have seen better days. Most of us were in Athens when they had their best days. We went 4-0 against the dreaded orange mountain men. Life was good. Richt was questioned whether or not he had what it took to lead a SEC team to the top. He did and we all enjoyed those trips to New Orleans and the Super Dome; I blame him for the worst hangover of my life but I also love him for the time and effort and passion he put into our football program to make us relevant again.

This year we have fallen on hard times. Losing a star player of AJ's caliber is no excuse but come on, he's good for a red zone touchdown a game. We are putting in a new defense with a group of players that weren't recruited to play that style of defense. We are getting better but still inconsistent. That inconsistency comes from a group of KIDS who have never played that style of defense having to learn how to do so in less than a year against some of the best teams in the country. We know at TTHQ that excuses are like assholes and everybody's got one all we are asking for is to stand behind your team and push the pile. The negative energy in the DawgNation could throw a planet out of orbit. It's not the best we've seen but it's not the worst either. What we have to do is commit to supporting our team as they run out on the field representing themselves, their families, our alumni, our fans, and our coaches and help them get back on top where we belong.

Go Dawgs!!!! Remember what the T-Shirt said, "TENNESSEE SUCKS" It's as simple as that!!!! Get a W and get us all back in the direction we have come to expect and enjoy as being a member of the DawgNation during the Coach Mark Richt Era!!!!

Hoisin Tickler

What in the hell is a Hoisin Tickler? TTHQ has no clue. What they do know is that Hoisin sauce is one of God's greatest creations. Don't believe the Hoisin Tickler, go get you a jar and lather it on just about anything and you will see what the tickler has seen. It's frickin delishious. Known to the common Chinese food connoisseur as plum sauce, it is so much more than that. I discovered it at around 7 years old courtesy of Peter and Kim from the Szechuaun Chinese Restaurant. They had pot stickers and taught us Statesville folk that it was not plum sauce but Hoisin Sauce.

Well Tickler, you lost me. Hoisin sauce and Bulldawgs and Mustaches have nothing in common. Oh conetrare mi amigo. You see, since I live in Perth these days I have found myself shopping at this awesome little fruit and veg shop owned by an Asian family. They have reinvigorated my love for stir fry and you guessed it, Hoisin Sauce. So you see, I love the Bulldawgs, love mustaches, and most definitely love hoisin sauce.

Huge game going off in 6 hours. I can hardly sleep. I am going to try my hand at the new and improved justin.tv to see if I can't root the Bulldawgs to victory in live format vs. slingbox the day after. That sure didn't work last week. Worked so well I missed my flight and found myself in such shambles that I cut it off. It doesn't suit. That's why I have passed the Tickler Torch to the man who's industry, lifestyle and everyday mantra scream liberty, mustache, tickler, tarheel, bulldawg, and most definitely Hoisin!!!!!

Photo courtesy of cousin Tillery Johnson

It might not be hoisin but that don't matter, sauce is sauce, and my bet is any old razorhawgs that messa with this Tickler on the sauce are in for a rude awakening. That goes for all hogs, the Bulldogs are back this week and badder than ever. Let's go out there and right the ship. GO DAWGS!!!!

Darling Tickler

Yes, TitleTickler is a little darling but that is not what we are talking. What we are talking about is Sydney my friends and it lives up to all the hype. TTMHQ finds itself in Sydney this weekend with some true Dawg fans watching the Dawgs live*.

The way we have managed to catch the Glory that is the G is courtesy of the technology known as the Slingbox. Not gonna lie, spirits are high. Most of the sports channels over here are picking the pesky Gamecocks but we aren't hearing it. We will be going live here about 9 hours after kickoff with the beauty of being totally isolated from the nectar that is college football.

I can't wait to see the boys perform on the national stage. It has been too long that we have gotten to enjoy playing a exciting game. I have no doubt what those beloved Dawgs are going to do today in Williams Brice. Glad to have Trinton back as well as those suspended players. Trinton, play like a champ!!!! We have no doubts!!! Go Dawgs!!!!!!

G'Day Ticklers

I can't help but tell you how rotten I feel. I write from the confines of my living room in sunny Perth, Australia. I am devastated. The Dawgs and opening day of Dove season are tomorrow. The BirdTickler takes depleted forces into the jungle known as ATL and if anyone can lead them to victory, the heart of the Bird will do just that yet I am nowhere near to lend my assistance. I would be worried if my younger and most brilliant brother wasn't living in the promised land known as Athens sporting this beauty. He will do just fine.


The BirdTickler

I am watching a AFL(Aussie Rules Football) game between the Collingwood Magpies and the Western Bulldogs. No doubt who I am pulling for at this moment but it is not looking good for our Australian Bulldog brethren.

I can't tell you how excited I am for tomorrow. It's actually today here and I am typing you from the future. It's beautiful and the Dawgs will be victorious. I am eager to see what our new defense brings us as well as the returning offense. My games this fall will be non-existent other than the few I catch courtesy of ole rick henry himself over in Sydney. Wait, Rick and the Tickler are in Australia right now I gotta go visit, no joke. Come see us down here.

Most importantly, I hope for the health and safety of our boys this year on the field. I can't tell you how devastated I was as I sat watching the Bulldogs last fall and my big man Trinton went down in battle. Here's to you Trinton.
Remember, Stay Positive and Believe!!!! Go Dawgs!!!