Northern Illinois 09.18.10

Aside from the thieving little girl at the tailgate next to us, we had a nice, leisurely day in the sun with friends.  Game was pretty good too.

Got there early enough for the boy to play in the dirt.

Baby had fun too.

 

Kids playing before the little clepto next to us stole their stuff.

Boys talking 'bout work.  or superheroes.

Gotta love the band.  

 Gotta love the Reeser.

Yukni Rock.

We shanghai'd some good seats

His vast knowledge of the inter workings of the college football game comes from his refusal to conform to the masses and watch the action on the field.  Nay, his attention is focused elsewhere while he simply "absorbs" the game.  Simply amazing!

Next up.  Ohio State.  It was fun while it lasted.

Southern Illinois University 09.11.10

GREAT TIME!  Largest shortbus crowd to date thanks to huge turnout from the house.  Don't say these guys don't have any manners.  They did help drink all the beer, but at least they went and got more.  ..............ribbit.

Big thanks to Jim and Mike who organized a huge turnout of guys from their respective pledge classes.  It was great to see everybody.  Weather was fantastic and we won the damn game.  Also, thanks to the guys at the house, it looked great and we appreciate the hospitality.

Few folks over at the house for lunch.  Nice job, fellas.

Started out sorta small. 

But it picked up.

And actually got sorta crowded.    

 Plenty of mystery Phi's

As well as the regulars. 

Great to see these guys!



Where the hell did all these people come from?

I'd considered a lot of wise and contemplative thoughts to share here.  Eloquent essays on how the bonds of friendship, fraternity, and loyalty to our school can stand the test of time and bind us together to celebrate our past.  But, in retrospect, it was probably just the cheap food and booze. 

Regardless, I hope everyone had as much fun as I did and gets a chance to make it down for a game every once in a while.  You know where to find us.  We'll be in the shortbus - with the broke-ass tent.  ........never employ drunk helpers ;)

2010 TAILGATE KICKOFF SATURDAY 9/11

Don't make this man any angrier.  Join us this Saturday as we kick off the 2010 tailgating season.  Looks like we'll have a good crowd with some pledge classes trying to get back together (see previous post).

Festivities at the house start at 10:30 and the beer will be flowing at the shortbus at 1:30.  Lot 31 - just walk down the west side of First Street - you'll find us before you hit Kirby.  Hope to see you there.