We Interrupt This Weblog to be Nice Guys to Our Out-of-Town Guests

by T Kyle King on Aug 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT in Football

I just promoted this fanpost to the front page, but I wanted to highlight it again because of the nature of the request. SpectreFCO writes:

I live in Florida, and the USAF is making me move to New Mexico in October. My brother has never seen a game in the SEC, and I told him we have to see a game between the hedges before I move. We are coming to the game against South Carolina in Sep. Neither one of us has been to Athens, and we don't know anyone there. I've heard UGa is one of the best gameday atmospheres anywhere, and we'd like to be a part of it. Are there any tailgaters willing to host a couple of Pac-10 natives before the game?

I’ll be honest with you, when I saw the headline ("First Time Between the Hedges"), I thought we were going to get something a little risqué that would require a gentle warning; you know, the sort of thing Van Morrison was overcome thinking about in the last verse of "Brown Eyed Girl." This, though, is a posting of a whole different nature, which warrants our attention.

We’re talking about someone who (1) will be coming from Florida to Georgia (which already is a step in the right direction), (2) is on the move due to service to his country, (3) wants to take his brother to his first Bulldog football game, and (4) is providing us with the opportunity to show some fellows from Pac-10 country a little Southern hospitality.

Anyone wishing to offer advice, assistance, or an invitation to a pregame celebration (in Athens, we don’t tailgate, because that would make us tailgaters and we ain’t no kind of Gators, which is also why, when I go to court, I’m a trial lawyer, but I digress) should speak up in the comments below.

Thanks in advance.

Go ‘Dawgs!

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I won't be tailgating or going to games this year...

Other than the bowl game because I just bought a house.

But…if you’d like to stop by the house on the way into Athens, I’d be more than happy to supply some pre-game lubrication. I’m in Jefferson (about 25 minutes outside the Classic City).

Behold, this year's College Gameday Sign:

"Joe Cox -- He circumcises ANGELS!"

by RedCrake on Aug 5, 2009 1:19 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

BTH guests

I have a modest tailgate that is pretty convenient. Right on Lumpkin in the East Hull parking lot. We usually have about between 8-12 folks who tailgate with us. I would be happy to host any out of towners looking for a tailgate experience.

by TailgateDawg on Aug 5, 2009 8:25 AM EDT reply actions

Transplant to NY but...

My buddies still set up on North Campus right in front of the Law Library. I recommend heading to NC and looking for the following:
-Minimum 2 Kegs
-Cornhole
-Beer Pong/Flip Cup
-UGA Tent
-UGA flags
-30 20somethings that are way to drunk for 11 am

Now I know you’ll run across many many many tailgates that fill all of this criteria, however, I have narrowed it down to directly in front of the Law Library on North Campus.. which means you should only have to pick from about 5 or 6. Everyone there is real sweet-like and hospitable as long as you’re willing to match them drink for drink, shot for shot, or story for story

by knowshon loves legos on Aug 5, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

So you're buddies with the folks playing cornhole in front of the Law Library?

Never tailgated with them, but every time I walk by they seem to have a couple of pretty spirited games going.

And I’m also uncertain whether I’ll be at that game, but I’d suggest this. SpectreFCO, if you’ll email me at macondawg (that “a” with the circle around it symbol that is pronounced “at”) gmail.com, along with anybody who might be able to host these guys on that weekend, I’ll handle the exchange of emails so y’all don’t have to post that on the web.

Absent more concrete plans, TailgateDawg and KLL pointed you toward two of the best close to the stadium tailgate spots. You should be able to walk up to just about anybody who looks friendly, introduce yourselves, and get along quite well. Chip in a little beer money and you’re golden, though even that might not be necessary.

I would advise getting there early and being ready to hike (albeit without a huge field pack, which makes things easier). Parking in Athens on gameday is tough if you get there late, by which I mean less than 5 hours before gametime. And no glass containers or beer in “public” areas (sidewalks, streets, etc.). The Athens-Clarke PD will give you a pretty long leash if you stay on the grass, but if your feet hit concrete with a drink in your hands you’d be amazed how quickly those guys can come out of nowhere. And they’ll give themselves handcramps writing open container tickets on gameday. Hope you guys have a great time, and thanks for your service!

by MaconDawg on Aug 5, 2009 12:38 PM EDT reply actions