POSTERS GAME...*updated* Tailgate party poll

[GBRulz]

For anyone staying in the closeby hotels, parking isn't an issue, right?
Last year we went to the BF Steakhouse tailgate. It was $25 per person. The food was pretty good, and because it was still in the am, there were plently of strong bloody mary's.

With so many of us are flying in, I'd hate to make you have to try get all the food, drinks, chairs, ect. orgnanized. My vote is go to an already organized tailgate, and let them do the work.

But...............I'm up for whatever the rest wants to do.

I would assume that parking is included in the cost of your hotel. They pretty much have the parking lot blocked off all weekend on home games to make sure people not staying at the hotel don't park there. I believe they give you a sign or something to hang on your rear view mirror.

I think the party at Favre's sounds like a good idea. Plus it's close to the other sports bars, so if people want to walk around and see what else is going on, it would be very convenient. I don't know if there is a limit on the number of tailgate tickets, I will check into that for you guys. If there is, you may want to order yours in advance, otherwise we can just pay at the door. I'll also check on a group discount, which is why it's important that I can get an accurate number for those attending the tailgate party.

[GBRulz]

As time gets closer we should plan a lil get together for Sat. too. With the two day minimum on hotels I would guess there will be several Rats looking for a gathering on Sat.

and for those coming in on Friday, of course you're going to do the traditional Wisconsin Fish Fry, right?? I believe PIP is coming in on Fri...anyone else?

Zig mentioned organizing a stadium tour for those that were interested on Sat. Those fill up fast though and I don't believe they take reservations. I'd call the PR office to be sure. Maybe they do something for groups?

I'll skip all the "tourist" things like that, but I'm always up for showing friends Brett's house

[MadtownPacker]

Whoever is down to get a ticket for reals let me know (PM) because last month I could have won a set of 4 good ones (between the 30s a like 40 or 50 rows back) on eBay for around $800 would which have broke down to $200 a piece which is now sounding like a great deal.

I knew it sound have just bought them. Shit!

[Tarlam!]

I believe PIP is coming in on Fri...anyone else?

Zig mentioned organizing a stadium tour for those that were interested on Sat. Those fill up fast though and I don't believe they take reservations. I'd call the PR office to be sure.

Yup in on Friday and hoping to do the tourist gig! Hey, think Brett would mind if we set up a tailgate on his front lawn? :P

[packinpatland]

Zig mentioned organizing a stadium tour for those that were interested on Sat. Those fill up fast though and I don't believe they take reservations. I'd call the PR office to be sure. Maybe they do something for groups?

Best $10 I ever spent. The groups are small, so they do fill up fast.

[Bretsky]

Wist, you need to be there! If you come, I promise I will wear a Nick Barnet jersey, just for you!

Is the Javon Walker Jersey a no no ?

[Little Whiskey]

Unfortunalty i won't be able to make it. my pick up truck would make it that far and they won't let me take betsy on the airplane! maybe if i cut the grass one more time i might find the other truck that i lost a few years back

but since i won't be their i expect someone to be taking pictures and posting them on packerrats for those of us who can't make it but can still be part of the fun from the comfort of our couches!

[MadtownPacker]

Thats too bad LW, I was looking forward to seeing how much whiskey you really can handle. Im sure it wasnt much.

Now I gotta know, Bearman, you will be in attendance to watch your "mighty" bears "pummel" our beloved Pack right?

[Rastak]

BEARMAN, that would be interesting. It's probably 40/60 if I can make it. Wife didn't sound too happy. It looks like no surgery for me now so if I can sell the idea then I'll be there.

[MadtownPacker]

Wife didn't sound too happy. It looks like no surgery for me now so if I can sell the idea then I'll be there.

WTF??????? Just tell her one of the posters here is dying and everyone is pitching in for him to get to go to his first (and last) game. This will also give you an excuse to spend some extra dinero.


Damn Im good!!

[Rastak]

Wife didn't sound too happy. It looks like no surgery for me now so if I can sell the idea then I'll be there.

WTF??????? Just tell her one of the posters here is dying and everyone is pitching in for him to get to go to his first (and last) game. This will also give you an excuse to spend some extra dinero.


Damn Im good!!

That might work.....lemme work out a script.

[Partial]

I would be more than willing to bring whatever I can fit in the car. We have a bunch of lawn chairs, etc. I wouldn't be able to fit a grill, though.

Perhaps we should have a general fund that everyone attending chips in 10 bucks to and we can organize who buys what in terms of food ahead of time for those that are traveling.

For example, a local could bring the grill, I could buy a bunch of beer or chips or whatever needed to be brought, etc.


By the way, if anyone is buying tickets but is looking at a package that contains one more than they need, please let me know and I will consider taking the other one. Maybe between some of the guys on here who are going by themselves we could look for a set of four tickets online or something?!?

[CyclonePackFan]

Ugh. I got offered a ticket to this game from a friend and had to turn it down. I'm going to be in Lubbock Saturday night before for the Texas Tech game. Even if I left immediately after the game and drove straight through, I still wouldn't make kickoff.

It just came down to opportunity. There'll be another poster game next year. I won't have a chance to see a game in Lubbock for another 4 seasons, which would be a major setback to my "see a game in every Big XII stadium" timeline.

[Partial]

We should try to hammer these details out relatively soon so those booking air fare have a good idea on what the total cost is going to be so they can do it soon and get lower rates. Check www.kayak.com out for the best prices and ease of use.

Perhaps we should add a poll as to what to do in terms of tailgating?

If anyone wants to fly into Milwaukee (bigger airport), I can fit a few people in my civic to head up to GB. I'd go Saturday if someone could put me up for a night somewhere for free/cheap, or Sunday morning would work as well if you had a hotel stay. We could split the gas and it'd be cheaper than a rental car by far. This is a direct invitation to Madtown in particular, and anyone else interested. Likewise, if anyone is on the way up to GB and wants to get picked up to save on parking and gas, let me know and i'll pick you up and we can split the cost.

edit: I am sorry, I have control and detail freak embedded in my blood. Just trying to help.

[BallHawk]

Remember everyone, think before you drink. We don't want to end up with any rat babies.