When I was in Afghanistan for a year in 2007 I happened to be an Air Force member working under the 82nd Airborne operationally.
Before I departed from my year there I was given an 82nd Coin from the Colonel in charge of my team. It just happens my Grandpa was a pathfinder in the 82nd on D-Day. We only found that out because he passed away while I was over in Afghanistan. (We knew he served, but stated he was injured in training)
The next Christmas rolled around without him, and my tradition was to give my grandparents U-M stuff. Well, I thought what better gift to give my Grandma now, than my 82nd coin in honor of my grandpa. I gave a little speech and handed her the coin, with very few dry eyes in the house.
No later than 6:45 if you want a spot on the outside and more space to tailgate.. but really no later than 9:30-10:00 to have a spot in general. This is specifically speaking about the State Street side.
With the exception of this week, because the wife is currently nearing 41 weeks pregnant, you are all welcome to swing by my tailgate at the golf course for future games. The Jäger Yearbook.
We are always on the state street side of the course on the 1st fairway. We always have our orange Jäger flag flying.
We've already had many Mgopeeps stop by in the last 9 years and wouldn't mind meeting more.
We have our Jäger machine hooked up to he generator, beer pong tournaments, and some pretty awesome people. You can search us on Facebook, Jäger Yearbook.
My tailgate, The Jäger Yearbook, has always been set up on the fairway off state street.
We have our standard weekly beer pong tournaments, fowling tournaments, food, and shots of Jäger. Our friends Carlos and Luis bring ice luges starting in October which are filled with rivers of tequila.
What we do with the shots specifically is share them with our own tailgate, invite other Michigan fans, and last but not least we search out the opposing fans to share shots with them and have even made great friends with OSU fans who came to my wedding.
Pulled pork sliders, White Castle wannabe sliders, a third type of sliders... Assorted snacks and desserts, and some Sam Adams, Founders, and Dark Horse beer. Shared with about 15-20 of our friends.
I was in 12 leagues. Made the playoffs in 11 of them. Won my one money league. My league for my tailgating group was won by my fiancée. The rest of my leagues I'll be taking home an assortment of 1sts,2nds, 3rds, and 4ths. I'm happy with my year.
Find our group on Facebook at Jager Yearbook. We are always open to welcoming new people to our tailgate. We always have fowling, beer pong, and our Jager machine pouring shots.
If you bring a bottle of Jager, you have access to that, and if you give 5$ to our keg guy, you have unlimited access to that, and of course you can participate in the tournaments as well. If you'd like to know more you can search Jager Yearbook on facebook, or email me at dthedeucedeuce22@yahoo.
You can swing by my tailgate, the Jager Yearbook. We will be doing a pong tournament, a fowling tournament, will have multiple grills food, a keg or two this week, and my Jager machine pouring shots. We will be just inside the state street entrance to the golf course under the Jager and Michigan flags.
I've parked nearly all the different types of places people can park on gameday... But the best place that stuck for our group was the golf course. It's especially true if you get there early and set up on one of the fairways like our group does.
I can attest that my tailgate and our group of friends was extremely hospitable to the Utes. In addition, our tailgate as whole seeks to find the opposing fans to show them Michigan hospitality on the golf course.
I went to Romulus High school from 1996-2000. We traditionally have been very bad, except for my Junior and Senior years. We have made the playoffs 5 times total as far as I know.
I was however, able to play on the same team as former Michigan commit and Iowa back Fred Russell. It sure was fun watching him run for almost 400 yds against Sturgis in the first round back in 98.
I personally didn't see the field in the junior year playoffs. Then, unfortunately I had to miss the second round playoff game my senior year due to a heart problem that showed itself in the first playoff game.
I'll pay for mine though, as the GI Bill and Voc Rehab programs have been helpful to me and I'd rather the donated tickets go to a true Blue fan down on their luck that's made amazing sacrifices.
I grew up in Romulus and it has taken a nose dive, but Canton has great schools, lots of shopping, not too bad on crime and is only about a 25 min drive from downtown. The biggest downside I can think of traffic. Canton is also only about 20 minutes from Ann Arbor the other direction and about 35 minutes from the Oakland county nice suburbs like Royal Oak.
I'm having some Johnny Walker Double Black, whilst my fiancé will either be having Lindemann's Framboise or some Riesling. Hoping to have friends over and play some Cards Against Humanity.
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As long as nobody screengrabs themselves while that's happening between the 2 of you I think we're in the clear.
"That sounds good, I think I'll have that."
That's my wife's due date. Wonder if I can sneak in a 2 for 1 deal with that date. Spring game in the afternoon and the baby in the evening.
Before I departed from my year there I was given an 82nd Coin from the Colonel in charge of my team. It just happens my Grandpa was a pathfinder in the 82nd on D-Day. We only found that out because he passed away while I was over in Afghanistan. (We knew he served, but stated he was injured in training)
The next Christmas rolled around without him, and my tradition was to give my grandparents U-M stuff. Well, I thought what better gift to give my Grandma now, than my 82nd coin in honor of my grandpa. I gave a little speech and handed her the coin, with very few dry eyes in the house.
We are always on the state street side of the course on the 1st fairway. We always have our orange Jäger flag flying.
We've already had many Mgopeeps stop by in the last 9 years and wouldn't mind meeting more.
We have our Jäger machine hooked up to he generator, beer pong tournaments, and some pretty awesome people. You can search us on Facebook, Jäger Yearbook.
Not gonna be a bad night.
This year has been good so far.... great pong and fowling tournaments. With an enthusiasm unknown to mankind!!
If you bring a bottle of Jager, you have access to that, and if you give 5$ to our keg guy, you have unlimited access to that, and of course you can participate in the tournaments as well. If you'd like to know more you can search Jager Yearbook on facebook, or email me at dthedeucedeuce22@yahoo.
I went to Romulus High school from 1996-2000. We traditionally have been very bad, except for my Junior and Senior years. We have made the playoffs 5 times total as far as I know.
I was however, able to play on the same team as former Michigan commit and Iowa back Fred Russell. It sure was fun watching him run for almost 400 yds against Sturgis in the first round back in 98.
I personally didn't see the field in the junior year playoffs. Then, unfortunately I had to miss the second round playoff game my senior year due to a heart problem that showed itself in the first playoff game.
I'd like to think that Morgan Freeman really is a civil war vet, and never ages. After all, I've watched Bruce Almighty, so I'm on to his "character."