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August 29th, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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UM/WMU Tailgating

Tailgating 101    WMU GAME and BEYOND

 

Schedule:

Friday -            Decorate van with handmade DR dreads 6-8 feet long with maize n blue paint on the side and back windshields. Block M and football magnetic signs on the back of vehicle.

Saturday AM -       Depart 8 am for AA for the I-94 journey. Arrive and park at Scio Church Road ($US20) and walk down to Pioneer tailgate with NEW Igloo wheeled cooler, electronic megaphone and chairs.

Arrive at tailgate approximately 10am. Twin M tents and twin Maize and Blue grills and smokers. Set up tables, ready the food and Bongs (smoked ham, ribs, prawns, and tenderloins with greek salad, cheesy potatoes, and homemade pies).

Consume mass quantities of whatever. Enjoy the beautiful day (unfortunately no Victors Walk) and enter into the Big House with a good buzz.

Proceed to watch the beginnings of a solid 10-2 season for the winningest program in college  FOOTBALL!!

Can anyone carve out a better day???  ANYBODY???

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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Shit, how am I going to park

Shit, how am I going to park at Scio Church Road with all these Canadian dollars?

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August 29th, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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Help For Foreign Visitors

I will have a currency exchange set up near Scio Church Road and Seventh.....you may exchange your Canadian dollars for Swiss francs. 

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August 29th, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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I assume there will be some

I assume there will be some shotgunning to be had.  Other than that, sounds like a great afternoon.  I'll be there with you man - can't wait.

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August 29th, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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10 AM?

Slacker.  I'll be on the golf course @ 7:30....  

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August 29th, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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switch26
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what time does the golf

what time does the golf course typically open?  Im going with my college roommates, and usually when im with my dad we don't get there till 10.. but we plan on getting there areound 8 this wkend.   Im assuming it is open around 6ish?

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:09 PM
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I believe it's still 7:30

I believe it's still 7:30

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August 29th, 2011 at 11:32 PM
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Srock
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Slacker, I'm set up by 630 in

Slacker, I'm set up by 630 in blue lot... ;-)

 

Go Blue!

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August 29th, 2011 at 4:58 PM
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htownwolverine
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That is one large

Igloo to carry all of that stuff. Have fun. I'll be watching down here in Hell(Houston) with my three boys and pizza. I would BBQ but it's 107 this week so I'll pass.

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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BBQ on the sidewalk?

BBQ on the sidewalk?

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
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rastafari
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Igloo

is only carrying miscellaneous stuff. Full size coolers, pickups, tents, etc arrive earlier.

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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The gourmand side of me: We

The gourmand side of me: We have purchased a 10lb pork tenderloin, and will lovingly marinate it in lemon and oil before rubbing it gently with herbs and salt and stuffing each thickly sliced chop with proscuttio, pepperoni, and provalone and grilling it over charcoal and applewood chips.

A fresh apple slaw will present a delicate compliment to the heavier pork dish, and a cold pasta salad will suit the balmy temperatures well. 

 

The "forever an undergrad" side of me: I also can't wait to clumsily stuff handfuls of Cheez-Its in my mouth while I guzzle cheap beer and play Cornhole.

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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First game as a

First game as a student...I'll probably be out there by the time you head to A2. A big win would be a great way to cap off my first Michigan Welcome Week

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August 29th, 2011 at 5:37 PM
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Bring your card

No problems mon!

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August 29th, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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A first

This is my brothers first trio to the big house. He has been such in the hell that us Texas for the last few years. Plan on hitting pioneer as soon as the lot opens setting up a tent cracking a few oberons tossing some bags and grilling till game time can't wait!

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August 29th, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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Weather.com showing

Weather.com showing thundershows and rain on Sat. Hopefully this forecast changes.

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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Significant!

Rain = No golf course parking

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August 29th, 2011 at 7:33 PM
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I'm jealous. If there's no

I'm jealous.

If there's no Victor's walk, it's always fun to march with the MMB up to the stadium.

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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Absolutely ... walk to Michigan Stadium with MMB

is a great way to arrive at the gate.  MMB leaves about an hour before kickoff ... quite the tradition & very close to our tailgate  - lot SC9.  Short walk across Elbel and I'm stoked for the opener.  Gotta be there early for Game 1 ...

Go Blue!

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:21 PM
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The three Bs to tailgating

Bags, Brats, and BEEEEEER

I'll be at pioneer at 9 am sharp

 

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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So I made this table last

So I made this table last year and debuted it at the Iowa game.  I made the table to fit perfectly in the back of my SUV (it is hinged in the middle, the legs fold inside of it, and it then folds in half).  I was relocated to the Orlando area this year and just realized that I'm not going to be able to throw it in the back on the Jeep this time...design and planning fail.  Does anyone know for sure if I'll be able to check this with delta as this would be a tragic loss for the tailgate.  Folded dimensions are 41"x30"x12", weighs about 60 lbs.

     

 

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August 29th, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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With Delta

(having flown with 'em this morning), first bag is free.  Next one would be either $25 or $50, obvs depending on size and weight...and sadly for you, I'm guessing 50 lbs is the threshold.  Confirm on their website, though.

Another thought is to leave it with me, and I can put it to good use, and you may enjoy visitational hours any football Saturday in AA, other Big Ten cities, and possibly BT Championship venues.

Pay it forward, I say...

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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Double post...sorry

Ugh

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August 29th, 2011 at 11:00 PM
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I should have clarified. I'm

I should have clarified. I'm flying out on Wednesday and waited too long to go ups/fedex. It would cost around $400 to get it there via ups at this point.

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August 29th, 2011 at 8:57 PM
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What passes for "tailgating"

What passes for "tailgating" these days is pretty lame. The golf courses look more like the infield of a hillbilly Nascar race than a University event.  Back in the day, if you didn't have a ticket, you stayed home.  This guy will be everywhere on Saturday. 

 

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