BLKNGOLD48
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Leaving North Iowa at 6am, pulling into the Finkbine Commute lot at 8:30. For the Iowa St. game, we pulled in the lot at 7am, and I couldn't believe how full the lot was.
You are truly not one of the knuckleheads he was referring to. Keep up the good work!
For the 2006 OSU game which was back in my "younger, more foolish days", I was completely hammered by 10AM. We had started at 7. I don't remember much about that day.
For the Michigan game last year, we were tailgating by 9AM. It was snowing and cold. Beer pong, flippy cup....wasn't really drunk until about 2PM (vast improvement, imo).
This year we are leaving at 8AM to head toward IC. Travel time: 1 1/2 hours. We were originally going to leave at 6, but decided there is no rush.
Meskwaki Casino for breakfast is a solid possibility. Hopefully tailgating by 11AM. Dental lot. My friend has the parking pass and is going to be parked in our spot on Friday night.
This year I'm hoping to sustain a delightfully enjoyable, yet manageable 80% coherent buzz the entire day. I'm getting too old to deal with the hangovers that subsequently follow.
Oh, and my friend who tailgates in a private lot near the dental building is going to let us "drive" his gas-powered blender. He said we have to wear a helmet. I'm intrigued and nervous all at the same time.
I tailgate at the lot you speak of with the gas powered blender. Who is your friend, initals are fine.
Hey Intimidator! I'll be over sometime during the day to witness the greatness that is the gas powered ridable blender!
What is the best way to set up a Bose Sound Dock w/ iPod without killing your car battery? I have heard of the ways to plug it in through your cigarette lighter via an adapter? Is that the best way to do it?
We use a separate battery that we charge with a battery charger the night before, and hook the invertor up directly to that battery. Otherwise just run your car every now and again. Or better yet, buy one of these (linked below). You plug it in to a wall outlet to charge it. Works pretty well. My friend had one we used for tailgating, but it died on him.
Amazon.com: Schumacher PP-2200 Portable Outdoor Power Unit: Automotive
Anybody here tailgate at Hancher?
Used to. For last few years we've been at the free lot behind the Kum n Go off Dubuque. Well, it used to be free- until this year. Now it's $15...![]()
Perfect. Thanks! Does it just have a regular plug-in on it so we could plug in the sound dock and a TV? How cheap can I get a decent one? I wouldn't use it besides tailgating 7-10 times a year. I saw the one in the link was $85. I assume I can pick one up at Home Depot?
My friend bought his at Walmart a couple of years ago (don't know if they still carry them or not). Not sure where else you can buy them or pricing. Yes, it has 2 plug ins as illustrated in the picture.
We need to figure out a way to hook up a TV to watch these at the tailgate. Any advice guys? Rabbit ears work? Or do we need a lot more than that? I have never done this before, but sure would like to with all the great 2:30 games on. Isn't MSU-Wisc on ABC?