Meeting up at Gator Bowl
Hello fellow Mgobloggers. I live in Tampa Florida and am going to drive up to Jacksonville for the game. I will not get there until around 11 or 12 that day but wondered if anyone on here was going to be there and has any idea where they may be setting up to tailgate. I really don't know much about Jacksonville but didn't know if anyone on here did and might want to meet up prior. Always good to meet fellow fans. If anyone is interested in meeting up and has a good place to meet let me know and we can exchange info.
December 27th, 2010 at 4:27 PM ^
what are you willing to do to get free beers?
December 27th, 2010 at 4:33 PM ^
If it involves your avatar in any way, shape, or form.
December 27th, 2010 at 4:35 PM ^
My avatar would do things to you and you would love it.
Have we FIRE RICH ROD yet?
December 27th, 2010 at 4:51 PM ^
Only if your avatar becomes our new DC.
December 27th, 2010 at 4:51 PM ^
Meow.
December 27th, 2010 at 4:30 PM ^
We'll have 2 cars full. Haven't purchased parking passes yet - wondering where i should park. We will be tailgating somewhere, though.
Parking passes can be purchased here:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/220044EDB3D14C11?artistid=804161&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=103
December 27th, 2010 at 4:48 PM ^
Also heading up from Tampa. I will be in Lot H...FYI most lots are now full excpet lot V which is quite a hike to the field. I am sure there are other lots available, just not for pre-purchase via the Gator Bowl site.
December 27th, 2010 at 5:31 PM ^
My wife and I were actually thinking of getting a rolling cooler and hoofing it over to the stadium from the hotel. Or grabbing a cab over if hoofing it is too far. We could come meet up and talk Michigan football and drink up prior if you are interested. We can make our way over to lot H and find you guys if you tell me what to look for. Plus it is always nice to meet fellow Wolverines that live in Tampa.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:26 PM ^
Shoot me an email - [email protected].
December 28th, 2010 at 10:27 AM ^
I emailed you.
December 28th, 2010 at 8:57 PM ^
My wife and I are also heading to Jacksonville from the Tampa Bay area and cabbing it from the hotel. We would be interested in meeting up for a few beers before the game. Shoot me an email with details [email protected]
December 27th, 2010 at 5:31 PM ^
I would imagine that we will be there around 930/10 and are meeting some friends from the Daytona area. I also have not purchased a parking pass yet and wonder if it is necessary or if I am going to be one of the dumb ones for not getting one yet.
December 27th, 2010 at 5:49 PM ^
My wife and I plus my brother and his girlfriend will be there too and we are in the same boat as you Florida Blue. Our hotel is about 8 miles away and we are not renting a car so we will probably get a cooler and a cab and just come hang out somewhere. We bought "The Patch" to get into the Bud Light tailgaiting area so I definitely want to check that out but if anyone is going to set up shop somewhere and woulod like some company just let me know......... and that whole seriial killer thing is way in the past, I'm so over it! On a side not. Will they be serving beer in the stadium during the game? This is my first bowl game and since it was a nuetral field I was wondering if they would be or not.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:03 PM ^
Regarding Beer - I believe so, being that this is a pro stadium. I have been to some USF games at Ray-Jay in Tampa, and they serve Beer.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:06 PM ^
Thanks. I was hoping so but wasn't sure. I am definitely tailgating before but do not want to risk getting kicked out by trying to take anything in with me and the thought of a halftime hangover just sucks.
December 28th, 2010 at 10:31 AM ^
Email me. I sent um4life an email already so hopefully we will be able to meet up there at some point. Feel free to email me and we can try to synch up in Jville.
December 27th, 2010 at 5:50 PM ^
Anyone know any good bars in the area for New Year's Eve? Preferably 18+ and not too skeezy as I'll probably be with my dad and sister in addition to however many friends make it down for the game.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:05 PM ^
I am not sure about any bars but did see when I was looking for places to eat today that there was a Dave & Busters there. That place is awesome, Something for everyone to do, a lot of televisions for sports, table games as well as arcade, and they serve alcohol as well. You will probably have a hard time finding an actual "bar" to go to that will allow 18 yr olds in on New Years Eve.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:19 PM ^
Looks like we're gonna have to ditch the little one then...
December 27th, 2010 at 9:31 PM ^
New club/ bar opened last week called suite in the southside area if you're interested.
blackfinn in the same area is usually good for all ages and it's going to be warm this weekend so the patio should be pretty family friendly.
December 28th, 2010 at 10:33 AM ^
The Landing in Jacksonville is pretty cool. Lots of bars and restaurants there. Plenty to do.
December 27th, 2010 at 5:53 PM ^
I have a parking pass in Lot SS, but would definitely be interested in a meet up as its just me and the fiancee heading down. I also plan on bringing down some good home brew with me for tailgating.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:21 PM ^
where from in GA? For me it is also just me and the fiance heading down, her first Michigan football game.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:37 PM ^
Marietta, just another year and a half and we're out of here.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:46 PM ^
we are in Augusta... probably about 2 years for us. you certainly have a longer drive ahead of you for the game
December 27th, 2010 at 6:47 PM ^
Also in Lot SS, I think I've traded emails with MGoFly. Sounds like quite a few of us have Lot SS passes.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:20 PM ^
December 27th, 2010 at 6:33 PM ^
It looks like lot ss is still for sale.. I might go ahead and get this spot too, seems like there will be a few from here parking there plus an easy in - easy out compared to some of the others.
December 27th, 2010 at 6:52 PM ^
December 27th, 2010 at 7:03 PM ^
If anyone was bringing a grill. I would be willing to bring food/side dishes/beer/etc. Would be nice to hang out with some Michigan fans if that was cool. Let me know, email is [email protected].
December 27th, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^
when looking on there, I just noticed that you have to be there the day before now to pick them up - to bad they dont have an email option. Maybe there will be room when we get there or someones yard it is.
December 27th, 2010 at 10:02 PM ^
Have about 4 vehicles of Michigan fans parking in this lot from R49-R52. Not sure what is available. Plan to be parked early. Here is the website if you want to check it out: http://www.tailgatersparking.com/index.html
December 29th, 2010 at 7:13 AM ^
I'll be in Lot A with my GF and kids. I'll have a cooler full of beer and some Florida hospitality for any and all UM fans.
Contact: [email protected]