Well, Rob from Diesel Tailgate has posted his recap of the tailgate/day - so I guess I should catch-up and post mine. I've had this written for weeks (oh yeah?) but am just now finding time to type it...or at least some of it...
Saturday morning began dreary - misting rain and gray. I was particularly peeved because the 2 preceding days had been "perfect!" - we knew that the forecast was for rain - but we were cautiously optimistic that if the weather stayed as it was at 6am then it would be so bad. Sadly, that was (just about) the clearest part of the day.
We left Mom's house at 7:15am and drove to Walmart to pick up ice. We were the first to arrive at the "meeting point" outside of the Nittany Lion Inn. The rest of the convoy trickled in and we were on our way to the stadium before 8am. We pulled into the parking lot on the west side of the stadium and parked in the front row of tailgaters.
The weather was annoying but it didn't dampen our fun. We set up the 3 canopies ("but what if I only have a cup of pee?" - will never get old; never) chairs and tables, collected coolers and various libations and soon had breakfast on the grill(s). Suz had pre-made breakfast egg dishes, the crust of which was Stove Top Stuffing (instead of potatoes) with scrambled egg, breakfast meats and cheese on top; these were quickly dubbed "stuffin muffins". I warmed them on the new grill along with some "meat pies." I also made some makeshift homefries from Birdseye potatoes and bacon grease; I had made a "hashbrown casserole" but I used fresh potatoes instead of frozen and, let's just say, the color of the cooked product was not appetizing - tasted great, just couldn't serve it. Beth and Brian made bacon, sausage and pancakes on other grills.
Suz assembled the group drink "OrangeBowlina" which she had created during the Orange Bowl broadcast in January. The citrus vodka, orange juice and lemon/lime soda recipe translated well into mass quantities and all 5 Gallons were consumed in record time.
The rain did alter eating habits and presentation, but it was all good. A little later we served more meat pies (including keilbasa rolls, sausage biscuits and beef pockets). I grilled up the shrimp - which again, were a big hit. We served mac n' cheese and meatballs in red sauce in our "hot trays" (love them!).
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Joe's in the Hall and the brainwahing continues
The College Football Hall of Fame has changed its rules for induction. Previously only retired coaches could be elected into the Hall, but now, any coach over the age of 75 is eligible. So, guess who is in the first class of inductees since the rule change? Yup, Joe Paterno.
As far as the brainwashing goes - Katie's mom told me a great story. After the Kentucky Derby, the Philadelphia Inquirer had a big picture of Barbaro on the front of the sports section. Amy, the 2 year old, LOVES horses and wanted the picture - so Kelly cut out the picture and Amy was running around with her "horsie" - Katie, never one to be left out of the fun, complained to her mother that she wanted a "picture" also.
Tired, she cut out the other "big" photo on the front page, which happened to be a picture of Joe Paterno (having just been elected in to the Hall) - apparently Katie ran around their house touting the greatness of "my Joseph" and the picture was later found tucked safely into one of the family beds. When asked if she was "going to go to Penn State for college" Katie replied "No, I'm going to go with Madeline" - she was then told, "well, that's were Madeline went" so then it was okay. It's working!!!!
As far as the brainwashing goes - Katie's mom told me a great story. After the Kentucky Derby, the Philadelphia Inquirer had a big picture of Barbaro on the front of the sports section. Amy, the 2 year old, LOVES horses and wanted the picture - so Kelly cut out the picture and Amy was running around with her "horsie" - Katie, never one to be left out of the fun, complained to her mother that she wanted a "picture" also.
Tired, she cut out the other "big" photo on the front page, which happened to be a picture of Joe Paterno (having just been elected in to the Hall) - apparently Katie ran around their house touting the greatness of "my Joseph" and the picture was later found tucked safely into one of the family beds. When asked if she was "going to go to Penn State for college" Katie replied "No, I'm going to go with Madeline" - she was then told, "well, that's were Madeline went" so then it was okay. It's working!!!!
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Monday, April 24, 2006
Blue White 2006
Rain.
I'll post a better re-cap later - but I wanted to post a few pictures. We got our flag pole - so cool, so very cool.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Blue white nears...
per the coordinator...
Excited Tailgaters,
I can't believe that it's almost here. This is looking to be a very awesome tailgate. We've got plenty of people coming. The carnival from last year will be back and right next door to our tailgate. There will also be some interest new things, like deep fried pickles.
If you were waiting until the last minute to make a contribution to the tailgate (alumni only), it's here. Items we still need are in red on the equipment list at http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/images/psu/BWW06/bww06_equip.xls I will also be making the ritual Friday morning run to Nittany Beverage. I can pick up a case for you if you let me know.
When: April 22nd, 2006 0800 hrs until ???
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html
More events during BWW06
http://live.psu.edu/story/17155
http://www.statecollege.com/blue-white-game/
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/arhs/MovinOn/
For the Glory.
-Rob
Excited Tailgaters,
I can't believe that it's almost here. This is looking to be a very awesome tailgate. We've got plenty of people coming. The carnival from last year will be back and right next door to our tailgate. There will also be some interest new things, like deep fried pickles.
If you were waiting until the last minute to make a contribution to the tailgate (alumni only), it's here. Items we still need are in red on the equipment list at http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/images/psu/BWW06/bww06_equip.xls I will also be making the ritual Friday morning run to Nittany Beverage. I can pick up a case for you if you let me know.
When: April 22nd, 2006 0800 hrs until ???
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html
More events during BWW06
http://live.psu.edu/story/17155
http://www.statecollege.com/blue-white-game/
http://www.clubs.psu.edu/up/arhs/MovinOn/
For the Glory.
-Rob
Monday, April 10, 2006
Ki-jana on Spring Break?
Got this photo from Dena - whose co-worker's brother (Kevin Bacon?) took this pic with KJ in Fort Lauderdale (we have a place in Fort Lauderdale) this past March. KiJana's still a cutie - but isn't he getting a little old for Spring Break? I love the dynamic of the picture you can certainly tell which one is the former #1 NFL draft pic.
Friday, April 07, 2006
More Blue/White Info
GoPSUsports.com
Much of the same information - announces NLC lunch at Bryce Jordan Center the day of the game (April 22nd). Admission is $20.
Much of the same information - announces NLC lunch at Bryce Jordan Center the day of the game (April 22nd). Admission is $20.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Blue White Schedules
GoPSUsports.com - Blue-White weekend April 21-22
As we've previously reported, the game is April 22nd at Beaver Stadium - the game is at 2pm but the Stadium opens at 12pm with an autograph session at 12:30pm - 1:15pm.
As we've previously reported, the game is April 22nd at Beaver Stadium - the game is at 2pm but the Stadium opens at 12pm with an autograph session at 12:30pm - 1:15pm.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Per the Tailgating Coordinator
Dieselers,
With only 17 more days left until the Blue/White game, I wanted to give you some updates.
* Kick off is 1400 hrs (2:00 PM). Admission is free.
* The tailgate starts at 0800 hrs. We will be meeting by parking circle in front of the Nittany Lion Inn at 0745 hrs and convoy in from there. Stuff can be dropped off with me at Sleep Inn or Chris at IMI on Friday. Consult the maps at [link] for more info.
* Alumni: check out the equipment list [link] and email me with items you'd like to bring
* If you know anyone who's coming, but isn't on this list yet, please let me know.
* Nittany Lions kick off spring football practice http://live.psu.edu/story/16924
What: Tailgating before, during and after the Blue/White game
When: April 22nd, 2006
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Why: to celebrate the return of spring and football to Happy Valley
more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html
You are receiving this email because you are coming to BWW06. If you are not, please notify me ASAP.
For the Glory.
-Rob
With only 17 more days left until the Blue/White game, I wanted to give you some updates.
* Kick off is 1400 hrs (2:00 PM). Admission is free.
* The tailgate starts at 0800 hrs. We will be meeting by parking circle in front of the Nittany Lion Inn at 0745 hrs and convoy in from there. Stuff can be dropped off with me at Sleep Inn or Chris at IMI on Friday. Consult the maps at [link] for more info.
* Alumni: check out the equipment list [link] and email me with items you'd like to bring
* If you know anyone who's coming, but isn't on this list yet, please let me know.
* Nittany Lions kick off spring football practice http://live.psu.edu/story/16924
What: Tailgating before, during and after the Blue/White game
When: April 22nd, 2006
Where: in the shadow of the pressbox, Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA
Why: to celebrate the return of spring and football to Happy Valley
more info: http://dieseltailgate.no-ip.org/pennstate_tailgate_plan.html
You are receiving this email because you are coming to BWW06. If you are not, please notify me ASAP.
For the Glory.
-Rob
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Don't forget the carnival
Um, yeah, the Game itself isn't held outside of the stadium, but we get the idea.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
Friday, March 24, 2006
Brainwashing campaign officially underway
For the next generation of PSU fans... As I had previously reported, Katie has already visited campus, the Corner Room, The Tavern, and her favorites, Animal Kingdom and The Growing Tree.
Katie and her little sister got PSU sweatshirts for Christmas (Santa is so on board). Kate enjoys wearing her sweatshirt she knows it makes me "so happy" and she loves yelling "Penn State!" Her parents (who, if I haven't mentioned are not Penn Staters) usually pair the sweatshirt with a matching pair of navy sweatpants - it's fabulous - she looks like a little wrestler.
Here's a picture of Kate in hers, practicing her "Don't I really deserve an A" look.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Tailgating Website passes 1500 hits!
It's been a while since we've had new football/tailgating news to report - but with the beginning of spring practice (this weekend) and the upcoming Blue/White Scrimmage (April 22nd) it's time to get back into the swing of things!.
And the website (2thelion.com) has reached 1500 hits!
B/W Kick off at 2pm
Well, tentatively, anyway...
Per the CDT -
UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State football team will culminate spring drills with the Blue-White Game, on April 22.
Kickoff is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. As in previous years, there will be no admission or parking fee for the Blue-White game.
Per the CDT -
UNIVERSITY PARK -- The Penn State football team will culminate spring drills with the Blue-White Game, on April 22.
Kickoff is tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. As in previous years, there will be no admission or parking fee for the Blue-White game.
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