Game Day Menus/drinks/traditions/general hullabaloo
Night before the first game - I feel like a kid before Christmas!
What does everyone do for the first game of the season? Do you have any specific traditions/clothing/food that you always have to do for the first game?
What is on your menu? What are you drinking tomorrow?
I dont have very many traditions - I do try to drink a new beer with my tailgate before every game, so tomorrow I have a nice bottle of the Bruery's Tart of Darkness in the fridge, and we are having finger foods and dips - should be a nice way to start off the season. I am excited to get out and toss the pigskin around and catch up with people I havent seen in awhile. I will be wearing a Seatle Pilots hat, so keep an eye out for me.
I'm too excited right now, its almost unbearable. Go Blue and Stay Hydrated in the heat!
August 30th, 2013 at 7:22 PM ^
Commence caloric intake. Can't wait!
August 30th, 2013 at 7:26 PM ^
Sam Adams Octoberfest...not my favorite fall seasonal anymore, but I've always had one for game 1.
That and some homemade buffalo chicken dip.
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August 30th, 2013 at 11:31 PM ^
Big green egg + white oak (not charcoal, wood) + cowboy coffee rib eyes = best ever. But I will be hanging four blocks away with a three year old cause wife m st work and no can find sitter? Anyone want to make $10 an hour? I feed yo, give you beer and a tin to look after my kid...
August 30th, 2013 at 7:36 PM ^
I only drink Labatt Blue during tailgaiting. I know, not that creative...
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Prepare thy cornhole.
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as soon as we arrive on the golf course.
Traditionally, this means oatmeal, coffee and some chocolate:
August 30th, 2013 at 8:36 PM ^
I don't eat before the games like Hoke.
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August 30th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^
The only real gameday tradition I have is that I will start the morning with a mimosa after coffee and breakfast to wind down a bit and get into a good mindset for the game.
I also make it a point to try at least one new dish at each tailgate I attend, whether it is something light or barbecue.
August 30th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^
August 30th, 2013 at 8:46 PM ^
...and keepin' it simple for the first tailgate. We've got next weekend, of course, to go all-out.
A morning bloody, and then some Sammy Adams Octoberfests accompanied by some kielbasa on the grill.
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I bought some new couches that are coming at 2 tomorrow. I'm looking forward to watching the game while sitting on them.
August 30th, 2013 at 11:19 PM ^
Drink Beer. Though I do that often on Tuesdays, February, Spring, and evenings in general.
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August 31st, 2013 at 1:16 AM ^
Well, at least with the subs, you know it'll be crazy.