That's what son Judson called yesterday - ISU's first football game day. He really does look forward to it that much! Unfortunately Mother Nature didn't cooperate perfectly. She decided it would be fun to play a bit with us Cyclone Fans.
I worked in the a.m. at home. Paul got home and we headed to McKims to ride up in the Clone RV with Donnie, Diana and McFees. Despite some early showers, it had cleared off but was windy. Then the rains moved in again. Dang! Driving north some terrible gusts made poor Don grip that wheel (of his 1991 motor home) with all his might. Whoa Nellie!
We arrived arrived safely around 3 PM and picked up McKim #1 son Ryan. It started F'n pouring. Ma Nature - remember that winter we had...hmmm I'm thinking ya kinda owe us a decent few months lady! We got parked at the stadium and the guys put the awning out. I sat in the RV and pouted, sipping Twisted Tea. Paul got set up and began grilling burgers - I sliced onions and helped D boil brats for cooking later.
The rain began to lessen. "What a minute...it's stopped raining" Remember the Camp Grenada song? Dad had it (bless his little heart - it's his bday tomorrow - 82!). Anyway...things started looking up. Higgins appeared with grandkids in tow. Other RVs started parking around us - one pulled up with a cooler that doubled as a scooter. What a hoot.
Jud called - he and buddies would show up about 5 PM. Paul filled the crockpot with brats and hamburgers. Bobbie had made cheesy potatoes and Diana hot dip. Sharon brought fruit. We were set. Don broke out the bags game. The boys arrived and began to eat - they were in heaven! Hollow legs and all that. Becky from work stopped over. Suddenly it was game time. No longer rainy, it was breezy and a bit chilly. We headed to the stadium for kickoff. Texts from our niece Sarah from Illinois indicated she was coming for the game with friends - she's seeing a kid who plays for Northern Illinois - the opponent.
We sit up high on the side by the endzone. Not primo seats. But we've sat by the same people for years. They like us! We entertain. We were pretty calm this game - work day today after all. But it was a good game and we were all in great spirits. Diana and I had to give good karma to the team by talking intensely during important plays (thus missing them). Yes we're superstitious and weird like that! The good guys won 27-10. Home at 1:30 a.m. Jud was a happy boy I'm sure - his best day was complete.
2 comments:
i'm coming to tailgate october 9th! what is on the menu? can i request seven layer chip dip, chili, birthday cake and hickory park after the game?
Depends on what time the game is that day - we'll see bday girl.
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