My first weekend off in a loooong time. Working and going to school 7 days a week made me forget what it's like to have a whole day where I don't have to do either one! Except homework, laundry, dishes, and de-trashing the house I've ignored since school started.
Bud and I went to our first ever college football game yesterday, complete with early morning tailgating with our friends Kelly and Jon. Jon tailgates for every home Iowa Hawkeye game, and he's a dedicated fan of the Hawks. And since I am officially a "hawkeye" for the next 2 years, I figured Bud and I needed to see a game.
Yesterday's weather was absolutely perfect. It was a bit chilly at 6 AM, but it warmed up enough that we both managed to get sunburns on the side of our faces that faced the sun whilst watching the game. I also have raccoon eyes, thanks to my sun glasses. So attractive.
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Bud, me, Kelly & Jon
yes, Jon & I are drinking whiskey at 9 AM |
Our tailgate was fantastic. Yes, I did drink beer at 8 AM. It tasted pretty darn good, too. I made guacamole, pumpkin bread, chocolate/apple/caramel bark, and brown-sugar bacon. I made 3 pounds of bacon and it was all gone. It was pretty awesome--and I put in cayenne pepper to give it a slow burn. Sticky, hot, and bacony goodness. I was also up at 4 AM to make it, too.
Jon made breakfast burritos (hence the guacamole) and nearby tailgaters brought apple crisp, fresh fruit, and cinnamon rolls. It was all so damn good I ate too much. And the game was fun, too. I immediately went hoarse from yelling within the first five minutes. I am that way at sporting events. It is embarrassing for those with me.
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| People rent out their front yards for tailgating |
We had so much fun, it made getting up at 4 AM worth it. Good food, good people, and good times. And most importantly, Bud and I got to spend the whole day together!
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| Bud took this panoramic view of our little tailgate community |
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We won! Boy, did we win!
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If only I knew I was getting a lovely sunburn!
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Good to hear you got a day off and had lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderfully fun day despite the sunburn. Love getting out and doing things with friends when the weather is nice,
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