Tailgate for the home opener

[Shell]

OK, I may be jumping the gun here, but......
the home opener is on a Saturday and we'll be there early grilling out and drinkin ;) About 9 of you are planning to come by for the Detroit game tape... so I just figured I'd invite anyone else from the board to come and tailgate with us!

Here's where we park:
http://home.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/55/55766/folders/66861/426831parkingmapcopy.gif

More details to follow if anyone is actually interested ;) If everyone brings a lil food, we'll have a lot of food!

we'll be there in a mere 9 weeks, 4 days 6 hours, 32 minutes, and 10 seconds.. but who's counting? ;)

[guinevere]

I'm in shell. Just tell me what food category to attack....I can get my tape then too. Thank you so much...

Guin

[HockeyFan]

Ill be there...it will be my b-day present too! Oct. 10th is my 17th b-day....so I hope we WIN on OCT 11!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ill be there...I can bring some 2 liters cokes and stuff!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Thanks for the invite...you guys are the best... how much longer do we have to wait?????????? :spin: ;)

[HockeyPat]

I can be there! Can't wait to be able to put faces to all these postings.

I can bring any food that comes pre-made. The only meal I make at home is ceral. (but I do have to cut up a banana and some strawberries)

[Guyute]

wonder if they'll let us sleep in the parking lot on friday night? lol

ahhhh, I can't wait!

[Jeff O Rocks]

wonder if they'll let us sleep in the parking lot on friday night? lol

ahhhh, I can't wait!

That would be a sight...all of us out there in our jammies waiting for the game to start.... I can't wait either..the day they make the ice, we should all go out to the arena and chant or something! :D ;)

[nccanes]

I'm sure they'll have the traditional "party on the lawn", so I bet they open things up pretty early (maybe not pajama early though ;)).

I've still got to negotiate soccer tournament duty with Mr. nccanes, but I think I've got that taken care of!

:D

[HockeyFan]

AND the best part is...the game is on a Saturday!!! So yall dont have work that day or the next day...and I dont have school either...so we can all be there at the gate opening and stay late after the game!! Tell me what to bring!! My b-day is gonna rock!! I have homecoming dance ON my b-day and I am going with Amy! THEN the next day, all my friends are going to the game! lol This is gonna be great :spin: :angel: :D :smoke:

[crazy4canes]

I'll know closer to gameday whether or not I can be there early. Depends on the babysitter. :spin:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I have to tell you guys, after tailgate talk and all the reality that the season is finally coming, the excitement is overwhelming......I just can't wait. I can see us all now running into the arena when they open the doors... :crazy: :spin: I think I need to breathe in a bag or something... :eek2:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Yeah, they got me going good with the first practice of prospect camp.....and now I realize the opener is still two months away. AARRGGGHHH!!!! How ever will I survive.

Anyway, you think they would let us pitch tents out there in the lot/on the lawn? That would be awesome.

Wonder if you can go watch them make the ice! That would be cool! OK. Just realized I'm acting excited about watching water freeze. What has this sport done to me? :crazy:

[Shell]

LMAO SHC!!

and yeah, I think time will slow down between now and then.. I am ready NOW! As far as food, anything is fine.. homemade/store bought doesn't matter..

I think we need to make it into a festival.. get in on Friday and set up camp.. and then stay on Saturday night as well... we may have to invest in a hotel room that night!

[hyena]

don't forget that there's a State football game that afternoon at 1:00. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif.

just going to both games may be the solution. ;) :evil:

[nccanes]

don't forget that there's a State football game that afternoon at 1:00. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif.

just going to both games may be the solution. ;) :evil:

Ay-yi-yi. So I suppose they avoided the State Fair, but couldn't avoid a football conflict. Wow. So the game crowd won't blow off until at least 4pm? Compressing tailgating considerably! :sad:

[Jeff O Rocks]

don't forget that there's a State football game that afternoon at 1:00. http://www.electrichyena.com/other/redthumb.gif.

just going to both games may be the solution. ;) :evil:

If you can get tickets to the Pack!! Sounds like a fun day!!! :spin:

and Angie...I ask the same thing about what this sport has done to me...I am with you on being excited about actually watching ice form!!! :eek: :crazy:

[HockeyPat]

wonder if they'll let us sleep in the parking lot on friday night? lol

ahhhh, I can't wait!

That would be a sight...all of us out there in our jammies waiting for the game to start.... I can't wait either..the day they make the ice, we should all go out to the arena and chant or something! :D ;)

We should get a shaman or a Voodoo Priest and "cleanes" the ice before the start of this season

[HockeyPat]

How about, everyone who has a Tanabe sweater bring it to the RBC and burn them to chase out the bad vibes.

[Jeff O Rocks]

I think everyone will do anything to get rid of the "gremlins" that caused us so much grief last season..... ;)

[guinevere]

No no no... it was all tied into those fiendish bobble heads last season. didn't you notce it all started going down hill has those things came out? Those need to be placed in a bonfire in the center of the RBC while the players dance around in loin clothes singing Celtic tribal chants... I said this last year but did anyone believe me? Nooooooooo....

Guinhttp://www.websmileys.de/sport17.gif

[Jeff O Rocks]

No no no... it was all tied into those fiendish bobble heads last season. didn't you notce it all started going down hill has those things came out? Those need to be placed in a bonfire in the center of the RBC while the players dance around in loin clothes singing Celtic tribal chants... I said this last year but did anyone believe me? Nooooooooo....

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I can't burn my O bobble head!! :cry: :sad:

[Stormbringer]

No no no... it was all tied into those fiendish bobble heads last season. didn't you notce it all started going down hill has those things came out? Those need to be placed in a bonfire in the center of the RBC while the players dance around in loin clothes singing Celtic tribal chants... I said this last year but did anyone believe me? Nooooooooo....

Guinhttp://www.websmileys.de/sport17.gif

I can't burn my O bobble head!! :cry: :sad:

Or my Ronnie and Brindy ones either... :sad:

But Irbe... :eek2: His bobblehead still gives me the creeps to this day... :crazy:

[HockeyPat]

The Tar Holes play ECU that day too. I'll be traveling to GreenVegas and back. It will be quite a sports day for me as well.

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Tar Holes play ECU that day too. I'll be traveling to GreenVegas and back. It will be quite a sports day for me as well.

Tarholes....my favorite word!! :D sorry OT!!

[IcyRed]

We'll be there

Icy

[SouthernHockeyChick]

How about, everyone who has a Tanabe sweater bring it to the RBC and burn them to chase out the bad vibes.

You don't think they've already disposed of those things? I think most folks burned those months ago. :evil:

[Shell]

I don't remember ever seeing very many to begin with!

as far as the tailgate goes, I am ready when you are!
http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20030731/i/1059690555.3422691393.jpg

[Jeff O Rocks]

What the heck is in that pot Shell??? Hope it ain't beans!! :D ;)

[Guyute]

mmm... 600 GALLONS of chili :D

[Shell]

oooh, excellent babe.. I make a rockin chili and that is easy to make for a bunch of people.. I know what I'm bringing now! (and sorry babe, I'll make your usual spiedies for you the night before ;))

who is bringing cornbread? ;)

[Shell]

I can be there! Can't wait to be able to put faces to all these postings.

I can bring any food that comes pre-made. The only meal I make at home is ceral. (but I do have to cut up a banana and some strawberries)

To veer off-topic for a second, here is a very easy recipe anyone can make Pat:

BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN

When I found this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people, like me, who
just are not sure how to tell when poultry is thoroughly cooked, but not
dried out. Give this a try.


Â* Â* Â*Â* BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* 6-7 lb. chicken
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* 1 cup melted butter
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* 1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is good.)
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* 1 cup uncooked popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHERS LOW FAT)
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* Salt/pepper to taste
Â* Â* Â* Â* Â* Â*Â* ______________________________

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with melted
butter, salt, and pepper. Fill cavity with stuffing and popcorn.

Place in baking pan with the neck end toward the back of the
oven.

Listen for the popping sounds.

When the chicken's ass blows the oven door open and the chicken
flies across the room, it is done.

And you thought you couldn't cook! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

Everytime I read about the chicken's ass, I hoot!! :D

A big pot of chili and cornbread?? Hope it is cool that day! ;)

[HockeyPat]

I couldn't get that far. My oven (I think it's an oven) does not have a preheat button on it. It just has noobs with numbers on it. And what's the deal with Bake and Broil? The drive thru at McDonalds is no where near as complicated.

[SouthernCaniac]

Y'all are killin me. As if the waiting wasn't hard enough. Count me in. And i will have to bring some positively southern food for anyone who may be uninitiated :) (had a friend from NY drop in on me yesterday and she thought i was kidding when i told her the sweet potatoes i was boiling were for sweet potato pie. :laugh: ) It will be great to meet all of you...I'm hoping for a pirate victory first followed by my boys in red handing out a serious ass whuppin!

[Jeff O Rocks]

my boys in red handing out a serious ass whuppin!

Woo hoo....wouldn't that be sweet starting the season with a Devil arse kicking?? :spin:

[mr. chubby]

I'll be there!! All this tailgate talk is getting me too distracted at work.

but thats a very, very good thing! I have a feeling with the home opener falling on a saturday= lots of tailgating= one of the most raucaus crowds since teh cup run in 02!!

[JaroFan]

oooh, excellent babe.. I make a rockin chili and that is easy to make for a bunch of people.. I know what I'm bringing now! (and sorry babe, I'll make your usual spiedies for you the night before ;))

who is bringing cornbread? ;)

Had to revive this thread!! Spiedies are so good!! I had them for the first time last year visiting a friend from NY. We'll have about 11 people tailgating. If we end up parking near you guys, i'll mosy on over.

Shell, PM me and tell me what car to look for.

How many days left???????? :spin:

[Shell]

Spiedies are the best.. and that is probably what I'll make afterall, if I can talk Guyute into cutting some chicken for me ;)

Here is our car:
http://www.tridead.net/images/IMG_0952.JPG.jpg

[caniac369]

I'm in- I'll bring desert. I make some killer brownies. :evil:



PS- My brother can't go with me to the game that night, so if anyone wants to pair up, pm me. :)

[rons#1fan]

We'd love to meet everyone ! If we come early enough we won't come empty handed...but the thought of seeing some faces to go along with the id's...now that would be neat.

And once again, the players on there way in making comments about their loyal fans...remember the one that was posted in the N&O from Ron as he drove up with Sean Hill..."look at those poor *******s, you've GOT to love them" - I think it was a day of sweltering heat and there were numerous bodies starting the game festivities rather early. I had to laugh as I read it. I know that Ron did not mean that in any way negative. I think they get a kick out of us as much as we enjoy them.

Yes, a big crowd on home game opening. Now that sounds mighty fine...

[Jeff O Rocks]

OMG...this thread revived cause it is so close you can taste it.....October 11th..tailgating, Caniacs everywhere, the noise, the lights, the new ribbon board....and............Canes coming out to Rock You...... :crazy: :eek: :eek2: Makes my heart pound..

[ausoleil]

It's going to be a looooooong day for us -- we're going to tailgate for the State - UConn game, then tailgate for the hockey game, then go home and sleep it all off.

State game is at 12pm, so it will be at least 3:30 before that game is over and at least 4:30 - 5pm before the crowd is more or less gone. State puts 53,800 inside the gates every home game, and they have sold out the entire slate of home games. That a little more than three sold out RBC's worth of people.

[Jeff O Rocks]

It's going to be a looooooong day for us -- we're going to tailgate for the State - UConn game, then tailgate for the hockey game, then go home and sleep it all off.

State game is at 12pm, so it will be at least 3:30 before that game is over and at least 4:30 - 5pm before the crowd is more or less gone. State puts 53,800 inside the gates every home game, and they have sold out the entire slate of home games. That a little more than three sold out RBC's worth of people.

a very long day indeed...don't forget your vitamins.. ;)

[JaroFan]

It's going to be a looooooong day for us -- we're going to tailgate for the State - UConn game, then tailgate for the hockey game, then go home and sleep it all off.

State game is at 12pm, so it will be at least 3:30 before that game is over and at least 4:30 - 5pm before the crowd is more or less gone. State puts 53,800 inside the gates every home game, and they have sold out the entire slate of home games. That a little more than three sold out RBC's worth of people.

Dumb question, but will they let us in or make us wait until State's cleared out of the lot? Do they even use our paved lot?

Sorry - can you tell I don't follow college football??!!

[chandongirl]

For those of you who venture throughout the arena parking lot, we have a tailgate on the East side...in the first handicap row....We take that little island right at the East entrance....Love to have you stop by....
Usually 2 grills going and LOTS of beers and champagne.....

If we can, we'll mosey around to see you guys Shell!

[Jeff O Rocks]

Dumb question, but will they let us in or make us wait until State's cleared out of the lot? Do they even use our paved lot?

Sorry - can you tell I don't follow college football??!!

The Wolfpack Club uses the paved spots....so there will be football traffic there.. we have Premiere parking and last year we had no problem parking when State had a game and the Fair was in town.....they do a good job! :spin:

[Shell]

Bummer!!! I think maybe I will come in early decoyed as a State fan..

Michelle,

I am glad to hear that you guys are planning a tailgate, I wish I could come out and join you. The only problem is that the NC State game will affect the time that you can enter the lot. Their game is at 1pm and NC State has said that we can enter the lot at 4:30. I know that the fairgrounds parking lot is free for both NC State football and Hurricanes hockey so you can enter that at anytime. The only problem then becomes finding a spot amongst the throngs of NC State fans. Believe me, we all wish this was not the case. If you have any further questions, please feel free to call me.

Thanks,

Doug Warf
Senior Ticket Account Representative

[puckin_A]

I am going to be tail gating already with a bunch of guys from work but
I would love to find out where you guys are and come and meet everyone.

[Shell]

I am going to be tail gating already with a bunch of guys from work but
I would love to find out where you guys are and come and meet everyone.

The first post on this thread from long ago has a map to where we'll be :)

[Guyute]

I'm appalled at how they could schedule our home opener, along with a home state game.... and say we can't come until 4:30?

please.

[Jeff O Rocks]

So what is the menu??? Is it heavy food...or light...or just ALL BEER?? :D :p ;) Should we try to figure out how to fry a DEVIL in the parking lot?????????? Nah..he would just love the heat!! :laugh:

I am sure we need sweets....maybe a chocolate cake from the Ale House??? ;)

[ausoleil]

[quote]"our arena"quote]

There will be 53,800 people at that State football game.

Most of them are Wolfpack Club members. A majority of them will have paid for part of the RBC construction cost in one form or another, and in fact, NCSU is an equity owner in the arena itself. It is built upon NCSU land, although it is deeded now to the arena management.

If the WPC had not provided money to build the ESA, there would have been no arena and the Hurricanes would either still be in Hartford or more likely, another city.

To say that the RBC is exclusively the Hurricanes arena would be quite wrong.

IMHO the NHL and the Hurricanes should have scheduled this game for Friday or Sunday, and doing it on Saturday (<edit> after a home NCSU football game) was in a word, stupid.

[Canesluver]

FWIW... the fair doesn't start until a week later, and at that point the 'Canes are on the road.

Now.. back on topic:

There's a nice breeze going outside this morning. Doesn't it feel like tailgating season????

I will put on my thinking cap for something tasty that goes with BEER!! But then, Guy, doesn't everything go with beer!! ;)

[Guyute]

aye!!! :D

a favorite certainly being Chili and Guinness... but, tis not the season for that quite yet...

or, so I'm told anyway. :p

[talkingcanes]

they deliberately avoided scheduling a Canes' game during the fair this year and we've had night hockey games following a noon football game before with not so much trouble.

we'll be tailgating for the opener too and I'll track yall down to say hello.

[lvscolencanes]

And I will do the same - love to meet the rest of you guys!! But will have step son, so wont be able to socialize much cause he gets stir crazy very easily and I wouldnt want him to disrupt yalls fun! :D :D

[ausoleil]

Yes, you're right...it's during the Clemson game that the fair is in town.

Whew. We're going to both...so no need to move the car, just pay $7 (or will it be $8 or more) to keep on keeping on in the RBC lots.

[Jeff O Rocks]

aye!!! :D

a favorite certainly being Chili and Guinness... but, tis not the season for that quite yet...

or, so I'm told anyway. :p

maybe it will be chilly that day guy..so you can have chili!! ;) :D

[caniac369]

maybe it will be chilly that day guy..so you can have chili!! ;) :D

Don't forget the crackers!! Lots and lots of crackers!! :spin: :D

[Canesluver]

or CORNBREAD! I grew up always having cornbread with chili! Yum! I could make some, Shell.

[Shell]

I'm a cornbread girl myself!! I'm still torn between Spiedies and Chili.. chili is way easier lol.. I'll wait and see what the weather will be like.. then decide between the two, and then show up with bacon wrapped shrimp or something else lol.

[Shell]

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until the puck drops!

[HockeyFan]

If I get there in time or find yall lol...here is what I am bringing for sure.

2 liter of Pepsi (1)
3 bags of chips (plain, ranch, nacho)

and if yall need anything else, let me know. Im going with my girl, Kayla Dineen (notice her last name...a former Canes captian lol) then after the game we are going to Sanderson's homecoming. Great night for my b-day dont yall think? lol! but yea, her and I will hopefully be there at the party. We are sitting in section 129 Row R seats 9 and 10 if yall wanna come say hey! See ya at Opening night! GO CANES!

[caniac369]

Idea that was discussed Saturday before the Caps game:

Since the parking lot people are saying that the parking for the Canes game Saturday will not open up until 4:30 (per previous posts), we were throwing around the idea to start tailgating for the Canes game while to parking lot is still open for the football game. The game starts at 1pm according to the schedule on the NCSU website.

I will be bringing a full size charcoal grill (as oppose to a small, portable one) with plenty of extra charcoal if anyone wants to bring stuff to grill. Kat has requested brats, and we will also have marinated shrimp and salmon kabobs (thanks Shell for offering to bring skewers). I'll also have brownies. :D

[VandyCane]

I'm so jealous of all this tail-gating talk. I was looking forward to finally meeting everyone but I have a wedding/reception to go to and somehow my brain was thinking opening night was Friday and not Saturday. D'oh! We'll make it to the game but goodness knows where we'll have to park. So if you see a ridiculously overdressed lady in a black dress, heels and a canes jersey over it, that will be me! :D

[nccanes]

Since the parking lot people are saying that the parking for the Canes game Saturday will not open up until 4:30 (per previous posts), we were throwing around the idea to start tailgating for the Canes game while to parking lot is still open for the football game. The game starts at 1pm according to the schedule on the NCSU website.


I believe most (all?) parking surrounding the RBC and Carter Finley are for Wolfpack club members. You might be able to tailgate, but it'll be somewhere down Trinity road or something, I don't think you'll be able to get anywhere near the stadium/RBC. Someone else know for sure?

[1Irbegirlforever]

What would you guys like us to bring? We buy soft drinks and chips in bulk, so just let us know and we'll bring that or something else if you'd like! Can't wait to see everyone! :D

[caniac369]

You might be able to tailgate, but it'll be somewhere down Trinity road or something, I don't think you'll be able to get anywhere near the stadium/RBC. Someone else know for sure?

Then we may have to resort to plan B- start the tailgate in the entry way into the arena (off Edward's Mill Road) and then when they let us in move the tailgate into the parking lot!!

[puckin_A]

they will let you do that?? entry way??

I will be around and will look for you guys as I would love to meet
everyone. I have already met a few of you, so I hope I can recognize the
party!

[chandongirl]

For those wandering throughout the lot....beer, champagne, crab cakes and other assorted finger foods at the East entrance......Right at the door, first island in the handicap section....

Shell & Guy, i'll be swinging around by you too...that is if I don't finish the champange to soon!

:beatup: :D :cool: :eek2: :evil: :kiss: :smoke: ;) <---look for a crew that looks like this! lol

[Jeff O Rocks]

I hope we all can walk when it comes time to go in for the game!! :D :p ;)

[talkingcanes]

We'll be tailgating too. I'll be wandering the parking lot looking for LGCers ;)

[Ashleygirl]

We'll be tailgating too. I'll be wandering the parking lot looking for LGCers ;)

How will we know who we all are? Does everyone hang out banners or flags??

[Shell]

well, we're going to try and go early. We can call someone when we get there and know what the situation is, where we are, etc. and they can post it here? If someone wants to go that can't get online beforehand, PM me and I'll give you our cell phone number.. does that work?

Our ideal location is probably against the back grass in West Lot but that will go quick. We usually park in 67 W.

Just as a refresher:
Here is the map to west lot
http://home.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/55/55766/folders/66861/426831parkingmapcopy.gif

and here's what our car looks like:
http://www.tridead.net/images/IMG_0952.JPG.jpg
(except there will be Canes flags on it).

Guyute is easy to spot. He's 6'1 and has brown hair back in a pony tail that almost reaches his butt.

[talkingcanes]

We park in the West lots too, but those spots do go fast Shell! Does the lot open for hockey parking at 4:30? We are going to try and get there about that time. I think we'll have 2 vehicles, a red pickup and either a maroon SVU (can't remember what they drive!) or a green Escape.

I am so excited about it already! I have a 2 day meeting in Greenville Wed and Thurs and I've already told them I MUST be home in front of my TV no later than 7:00 on Thursday! They are aware of and tolerant of my addiction ;)

[Guyute]

I'm really at a loss as to how to handle tailgating on Saturday because of the State game.

I've been going back and forth on asking our rep... but I think I'll do that.
We'd like to get there before the football game (if only option is before... or 4:30.. I'll take early please). But I don't know if they'll let us into the west lot then or not. I'll try to find out.

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'm really at a loss as to how to handle tailgating on Saturday because of the State game.

I've been going back and forth on asking our rep... but I think I'll do that.
We'd like to get there before the football game (if only option is before... or 4:30.. I'll take early please). But I don't know if they'll let us into the west lot then or not. I'll try to find out.

They won't let you in the west lot guyute...we went to the State/Carolina football game and the only people permitted in the arena lot anywhere had to have a parking pass..we lucked up and parked at Cardinal Gibbons across the street..that is an idea!...but they charge $5...fundraiser for the school...

[Guyute]

Doug and I have quickly developed a pretty good relationship. very good guy, and will bend over backwards to help.
(Note- I also asked about the Brindy comment Chuck made... and Doug said he's been asking around, and the only injury mention has been of Boughner... so he's hoping it's very minor, and everyone is just very cautious after last season.)


Saturday does not look too good at this point. NC State has their game at 1pm and they use our parking lot for their full season ticket holders as well. We have to wait until they clear out before our great fans can enter. This means that the parking situation is fairly dependent on the conclusion of the NC State football game. My best bet is that the first time that you will be allowed in the lot is around 5pm. I know this is not optimal for tailgating but this is something that is completely out of our hands. My apologies.

Doug


This is BLEEPING Ridiculous. I can't even explain how pissed I am that they're having a home opener on a Saturday, and we can't get there until only 2hrs before game time. ARRRRRGH.

I guess shell's suggestion will have to be the way to go.
We'll go at like 12:30 or something... and call someone... and whoever wants to can try and park near us. /shrug.

[nccanes]

I guess shell's suggestion will have to be the way to go.
We'll go at like 12:30 or something... and call someone... and whoever wants to can try and park near us. /shrug.

The State Game is at 1pm, so you will be 50,000 people worth of cars away from the Arena at 12:30 I'm afraid.

Cardinal Gibbons is right across the street, if you can really get in there, that's not a bad deal. I just wonder how early that will fill up for the football game.

[Guyute]

k, I just say screw it and I'll stand in front of the box office picketing the stupid f*cks that did this.
:mad:

[nccanes]

Here's the thing (I think).

The Canes already gave up the other 2 Saturday nights in October because of the fair. I guess they could have asked the NHL to change this one too, but they know that Sat. nights are key - gate-wise. I guess they also know that while it's inconvenient, that it won't prevent people from going to the opening game and thus not affect the $$ issue.

It's part of the "deal" when the Canes partnered with State and the Centennial Campus. They knew it going in.

[MeanGene]

Here is another idea. You can park in the Trinity Road free lot. You will probably have to get there early, You should be able to find a few spaces before or during the football game.

I bet a lot of students will be skipping this game since we are 3-3 and only playing UCONN, and that is where most of the stdents park. I do know that some people mark spots of Friday night, with ropes and things.

Wouldn't that be a cool mix of NC State and Hurricanes fans, much of which are all in the same, tailgating together. :spin:

[Shell]

Who's bringing this truck?

http://www.galpinized.com/images/tailgate_party_truck_img_1.jpg

http://www.galpinized.com/images/tailgate_party_truck_img_5.jpg

Comes with built-in steel barbecue, 2 kegerators, Blender, Sink, DVD/TV for inside and out, stereo for in and out.

[caniac369]

Does anyone have canopy tent? I just checked the weather forcast and there is a 50% chance of rain on Saturday afternoon (of course this could all change). I can possibly borrow one from my parents...

[Jeff O Rocks]

Does anyone have canopy tent? I just checked the weather forcast and there is a 50% chance of rain on Saturday afternoon (of course this could all change). I can possibly borrow one from my parents...

I was wondering about an "adverse weather" plan as well.....from what Channel 5 says, it will rain today through Sunday..heavy at times!! :sad:

[JaroFan]

Here's the thing (I think).

The Canes already gave up the other 2 Saturday nights in October because of the fair. I guess they could have asked the NHL to change this one too, but they know that Sat. nights are key - gate-wise. I guess they also know that while it's inconvenient, that it won't prevent people from going to the opening game and thus not affect the $$ issue.

It's part of the "deal" when the Canes partnered with State and the Centennial Campus. They knew it going in.

Even just changing the start time to 8 would have helped. Just a thought.

[nccanes]

Even just changing the start time to 8 would have helped. Just a thought.

Good point JaroFan!!

[caniac369]

My mind is churning this morning...

What if we got there at 10:30am to watch the pre-game skate? Can they deny us entrance to the parking lot to do that? But that would be a REALLY long day... I do have an air mattress to take a nap though...

[lvscolencanes]

Sounds good to me, like I will be thinking of anything else anyway all day.. :D
So, what is the plan, about tailgating with the dern State Game coming into play? Have we come to a final conclusion....Since I just got my tickets - - I am sooo excited!!!!
Now I am happy.. :D

[Guyute]

I'd have to imagine that they'd kick everyone out of the rbc lots after the pre-game skate.

We haven't come to a conclusion yet. we'll probably try and go around noon or so.... but it also depends on the weather... which is looking like rain most of the day.

I don't want to sit in our car with the windows up for 6hrs...

[SouthernHockeyChick]

I'd have to imagine that they'd kick everyone out of the rbc lots after the pre-game skate.


You can bet on it. I have experience with a lot at ASU that is used by the Yosef Club members for football games. It's a huge lot used for the dorms during the week. You have to clear your car our by 10 AM on game days if you don't have that Club parking sticker. At 10:30 AM they start towing cars. I'm sure State does the exact same thing. My bet is there is no way in hell you will be able to "sneak" into that lot until the game is over.

[Jeff O Rocks]

My mind is churning this morning...

What if we got there at 10:30am to watch the pre-game skate? Can they deny us entrance to the parking lot to do that? But that would be a REALLY long day... I do have an air mattress to take a nap though...

The spaces that you park in are numbered because they belong to Wolfpack Club members...and I can guarantee you they will tow you away if you are in their space when they get there...unless of course the WC member does not make the game.....pretty chancey.. Wish the State game was going to be played on Thursday night or be away.. :sad:

[nccanes]

Perhaps the best we can hope for is rain in the morning and midday, keeping the State game crowd down a bit and getting them out of there quicker. Then no rain after say, 2:00 :D - a little sunshine would be great though!

[Jillsdad]

Can anyone tell me if the Comfort Suites across the street from the arena is nice or not. Me and Jillsmom are staying there Saturday night so we do not have to drive back to Durham and Grandmama's house. This way we will be able to tailgate to the fullest. Also, if anyone is interested we might have a few people over to the room before the parking lots open if we get there early enough. PM me if this sounds like a possibility. Thanks guys and gals. Any input would be appreciated.

[tommy]

I'm going to the Pack game with a friend, and to the Canes game with my dad. Do you think it'd be impossible to go home and then come back with my dad? I might just hang out if there'll be stuff to do/people to chat with.

[nccanes]

JD - we stayed there in December when the ice storm rendered us power-less and we had tickets to a Canes game. It was very nice imo. The place is pretty new and it was nice to have the seating area in the room, etc.

I know that I was starved for heat, hot water, and water period, so I might have been easy to please, but really it seemed to be a nice place.

[Shattered]

JD - we have a room there too. I think we're going to start festivities there as soon as we can check in and then move over to RBC for grilling/main course. Maybe we can get together?

I wonder if they allow grilling in their parking lot :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Weather is still looking really crappy for tomorrow.....from what Mike Maze said this morning..... :sad:

[caniac369]

Weather is still looking really crappy for tomorrow.....from what Mike Maze said this morning..... :sad:

Maybe we should have an alternate location to get together? Playmakers? Cary Ale House?

[1Irbegirlforever]

I'd have to imagine that they'd kick everyone out of the rbc lots after the pre-game skate.


You can bet on it. I have experience with a lot at ASU that is used by the Yosef Club members for football games. It's a huge lot used for the dorms during the week. You have to clear your car our by 10 AM on game days if you don't have that Club parking sticker. At 10:30 AM they start towing cars. I'm sure State does the exact same thing. My bet is there is no way in hell you will be able to "sneak" into that lot until the game is over.

I remember those days A! I hated having to move my car out of that stinking lot every Saturday morning that they had a game going on... (I lived in Newland Hall)...

[Shell]

I hope to see as many of you as possible tomorrow with all of the changes in plans! We hope to be in our usual spot at 4:30 or 5:00 or whenever they let us in.

This is just an idea, so let me know what you think or if you have other ideas.. but I propose changing the big LGC tailgate to Sunday November 2nd - Canes at Toronto 5:00 pm. There are no Wolfpack games that day, and the state fair will be gone. Season ticket holders, 24 pack holders, and red pack holders will already have tickets. Whatcha think?

[chandongirl]

Based on the forcast, I'm in agreement....I want to get started earlier than 4:30! :D


Rain Rain Go Away~ :mad:

[talkingcanes]

We'll be tailgating. I don't think they'll let you in till 5 with a 1:00 football start, but we'll be there when they open the gates!

I think the Nov. 2 game sounds like a good idea. Hopefully the weather will be better.

At least this year we don't have to try to get to a game through fair traffic which is so much worse than sharing the parking lot with football game traffic IMO. Hopefully, UConn won't put up much of a battle and it'll be over as early as possible with a State win!

I am ready for this home game to get started :spin:

[talkingcanes]

This was posted over at FanHome........

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The advisory will also be sent if it becomes necessary to alter traffic patterns for Carolina Hurricanes' hockey, NC State basketball, or other events held at the RBC Center. Our initial advisory regards NC State University's home football game vs. Connecticut that will take place at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. Next door, the RBC Center Parking lots for Canes fans should be available by 5:00 p.m. Outside Festivities for "Opening Night" start at 5:30 p.m. - doors to the RBC Center will open at the same time.

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[Shell]

Based on the forcast, I'm in agreement....I want to get started earlier than 4:30! :D
Rain Rain Go Away~ :mad:

we will, we'll just start at Mitch's Tavern on Hillsborough Street! lol

[folgersnyourcup]

Looking forward to the Devils game! It's about time hockey was back! So what is the plan in terms of when you guys are getting there? I am coming home from Charlotte at some point tomorrow but I might not be able to be there till just a little bit before gametime....... I wanted to say hey and pick up the Detroit game tape, let me know where I need to go! Thanks!

[Jeff O Rocks]

The Toronto game sounds like a great idea Shell.....hopefully it will be a crisp, cool and clear day!! :spin: We can bring pinantas that day that look like Darcy Tucker and Domi and take a swing at them with a big stick... :D :spin:

[caniac369]

This is just an idea, so let me know what you think or if you have other ideas.. but I propose changing the big LGC tailgate to Sunday November 2nd - Canes at Toronto 5:00 pm.

Awesome idea, Shell!! Sounds like a plan. :)

[Shell]

Looking forward to the Devils game! It's about time hockey was back! So what is the plan in terms of when you guys are getting there? I am coming home from Charlotte at some point tomorrow but I might not be able to be there till just a little bit before gametime....... I wanted to say hey and pick up the Detroit game tape, let me know where I need to go! Thanks!

hoping to be in the place I marked on the parking map (67 West) whenever they let us in.. I have the tapes, I'll PM my cell number and you call when you get in.

[caniac369]

we will, we'll just start at Mitch's Tavern on Hillsborough Street! lol

Kat & I may stop by sometime after 4. :spin:

[Shell]

excellent!

[Shell]

OK - So are we still on for the big tailgate this Sunday before the Toronto game? There are no other things going on and the weather looks good right now (Cloudy, 74º/55º, 20% chance of rain). The game starts at 5:00. I'm not sure what I will bring yet..probably chili, spiedies, or bacon wrapped shrimp. Who is up for it?

[nccanes]

OK - So are we still on for the big tailgate this Sunday before the Toronto game? There are no other things going on and the weather looks good right now (Cloudy, 74º/55º, 20% chance of rain). The game starts at 5:00. I'm not sure what I will bring yet..probably chili, spiedies, or bacon wrapped shrimp. Who is up for it?

Is it 5 or 6? I was thinking 5, but the main page on ch.com says 6.

[Shell]

oh excellent, I guess it is 6? I haven't looked at my tickets yet but TicketMaster also said 6. I got 5:00 from ch.com when I was looking for a good date. I see it says 6 now though.. extra hour of partying :smoke:

[Guyute]

sweet. the original schedule (which I have taped to my monitor) says 5 too. 6 is even better :)

[lvscolencanes]

I saw 6 too..If I can get tickets I will be there!! Hey, this weekend was hubby's b-day, and i made some easy wonderful (if I may boast myself ;) ) banana pudding....dont know how good it would go with shrimp and chili, but I could bring it if yall think it would be good.....Or I could just make some cornbread for the chili?? :D ( or both) :spin:

[Canesluver]

Yeah.. it is 6:00.. remember? This is the game that the time had to be changed because of some kind of NASCAR b.s. that CBC (of all people) was broadcasting first.

We'll be coming directly from the beach, so we'll bring cookies or something that I can make ahead of time and freeze. (Don't imagine I could do any cooking in our hotel room...... :p )

[Shell]

cookies are great! I will bring our grill as well.

Good call Shawn, that is what it was. The game is definitely 6:00 as confirmed by this article: http://www.letsgocanes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1123 and my ticket rep.

[lvscolencanes]

I guess Banana pudding will not mix well then, havent heard?? :cry:

[Jeff O Rocks]

I guess Banana pudding will not mix well then, havent heard?? :cry:

Nanar Pudding sounds good to me! ;)...just don't expect stompy to eat any! :D :eek2:

[Shell]

sorry, didn't even see that Allie.. sounds excellent!

[lvscolencanes]

OHHH No, I completely forgot, I got so wrapped up in my victory of people liking if, I didnt even think about it....so sorry Stompy!! ;)

[guinevere]

I'll bring something..not sure what but something... (ponders...) Any requests?

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'll bring something..not sure what but something... (ponders...) Any requests?

Jeff O'Neill on a bed of lettuce.........SORRY......... **runs away** :D

[guinevere]

Not sure I have Tupperware that big? :D

[Canesluver]

Not sure I have Tupperware that big? :D
I do! It's perfect for hotdog and wieners!


Ooops... just reread Mona's post.... you meant his WHOLE body??!!

:D

[caniac369]

Here's what I'm bringing:

* Full size charcoal grill (with plenty of extra charcoal if anyone wants to bring meat and throw it on; BTW- When I say full size, I mean regular as oppose to a small, table top one)

* Shrimp and Salmon kabobs with onions, peppers & mushrooms (Shell, can I still borrow those shewers?)

* Cooler with lots of ice

* Brownies

* Cups, plates, napkins

Erin

PS- Brian got in 20 minutes late last night, but is here safe and sound. :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Not sure I have Tupperware that big? :D
I do! It's perfect for hotdog and wieners!


Ooops... just reread Mona's post.... you meant his WHOLE body??!!

:D

You guys crack me up...and yes I meant the WHOLE body!! :D

Glad Brian made it in Erin! :spin:

[Shell]

wow, that sounds great Erin.. No problem about the skewers :)

[caniac369]

We'll probably get out there around 2pm. 67W, right?

[Shell]

we're not definite on a time yet.. depends on how we're feeling after Saturday night's halloween party. We should be there sometime between 12:00 and 2:00. 67 West is correct :)

[Jeff O Rocks]

depends on how we're feeling after Saturday night's halloween party.

You guys BEHAVE!! ;) and have fun..

[Ashleygirl]

Not sure I have Tupperware that big? :D
I do! It's perfect for hotdog and wieners!


Ooops... just reread Mona's post.... you meant his WHOLE body??!!

:D

He'll fit if you leave out the ego :p

[Ashleygirl]

I'm going to come over and see you guys for the tailgater, but you got to tell me how to find you (color of truck, flags, etc)....My girlfriend was the one who won the jersey on the jumbro-tron for gussing the Cane last night....Of course, Dixie had to give her the right answer! Cheaters!! I would have LMAO if she's come back to our seats w/o winning! She didn't even share a bit of that 5 lb block of chocolate yet! :mad:

[Shell]

I'm going to come over and see you guys for the tailgater, but you got to tell me how to find you (color of truck, flags, etc)....

Here is where 67W is (if you're coming in from 40 on Edwards Mill, you'll want to be in the middle turn lane if there are 3 left turn lanes or or the right turn lane if there are two):
http://home.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/55/55766/folders/66861/426831parkingmapcopy.gif
We may be back a few rows though, so we have more room for longer.

here's our car (will have flags)
http://www.tridead.net/images/IMG_0952.JPG.jpg

Hope to see lots of you there!!

[Ashleygirl]

That's not a general parking area, is it? Looks more like a pass lot??

[Shell]

no, it is general. We have no passes.. the front requires passes and they were just showing the route in

[Jeff O Rocks]

My sister Wanda and I will bring a "special" dessert... and some plates, napkins, plastic utensils and some cups.. we are bringing some of those good cups they gave away at the Caniac Carnival.. Arena cups... should be fun..the weather is going to be beautiful.. :spin:

[Guyute]

yes, it's going to be a perfect day for it. :spin:

special dessert huh? does it have anything to do with your halloween costume?? ;) lol

[Jeff O Rocks]

yes, it's going to be a perfect day for it. :spin:

special dessert huh? does it have anything to do with your halloween costume?? ;) lol

Could be...did a nurse ever serve you dessert??? :eek2: ;) A friend of mine that works at the arena said that he heard some folks discussing "the nurse".. :crazy: :eek: :eek2:

[Shell]

I'll be bringing lots of spiedies (and peppers/onions/bread) since it will be too beautiful out for chili :) Start marinating them tonight, yum!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'll be bringing lots of spiedies (and peppers/onions/bread) since it will be too beautiful out for chili :) Start marinating them tonight, yum!

What are spiedies?? I have heard yall talk about them....yep..too warm for chili..we would all be sweating.. :spin:

[Guyute]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.... spiedies. :D

damn though. guess that means a good solid 2-3hrs on the grill for me. sitting a pot on the grill is much easier. :)

[Shell]

I'll be bringing lots of spiedies (and peppers/onions/bread) since it will be too beautiful out for chili :) Start marinating them tonight, yum!

What are spiedies?? I have heard yall talk about them....

The short answer, is spiedie sauce is a special marinade for chicken, pork, lamb, etc. that is only found in the Southern Tier in NY. It is the best stuff ever..

For a real answer, go here:
http://www.geography.ccsu.edu/harmonj/atlas/spiedie.htm

[Jeff O Rocks]

Sounds delish Shell..... yummy!! :spin:

[chandongirl]

I'll be swinging by with my bottle of Chandon! Can't wait to see you all!
We are setting up in the East side, but I am in negotiations to bring my party and goods to 67 West...Gotta get ahold of all coming!

:spin: :spin: :spin: It's going to be a beautiful day to kick some Toronto tail!

[Jeff O Rocks]

I'll be swinging by with my bottle of Chandon! Can't wait to see you all!
We are setting up in the East side, but I am in negotiations to bring my party and goods to 67 West...Gotta get ahold of all coming!

:spin: :spin: :spin: It's going to be a beautiful day to kick some Toronto tail!

:D :spin: :spin:

[Shell]

excellent Perri!!! Always love partying with you!

[Jeff O Rocks]

What time is everyone arriving?? Too bad it ain't cold today..we could burn some "Leafs" to stay warm.......I know..I know...corny!! :D :p

[chandongirl]

we plan on getting there at 2.....WOOHOO

[talkingcanes]

we're not going till 4. and this time we are bringing prepared food instead of cooking so I'll have some wandering time to say hello before heading inside.

[chandongirl]

Change of time....Will be there at 3......

[Jeff O Rocks]

We should be there around 4:30...everyone save room for dessert! :spin:

[Ashleygirl]

Good party! It was nice to see some people that have been missing, meet some new faces and scheme with others :evil: ....Erin, the shrimp was yummy! Thanks for the treats everybody!! :D

[chandongirl]

Ditto Dawn...Thanks to the gracious Erin & Brian and Shell & Jeff! Great to see everyone! Need to do it again! Hopefully we'll win the next one.....

Kat----next time fill me in eh?

[Jeff O Rocks]

Same here...good to see everyone....thanks for the kabob Erin and Brian....great group!! :spin:

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Great to see everyone and thanks to everyone who fed me (or Mr SHC)!! Hanging with you guys was definitely the highlight of the evening. (well that and K Adams' awesome hit on Domi :beatup: )

[puckin_A]

well I didn't get to meet everyone there from LGC...but it was nice meeting
the ones I did meet and put faces with crazy posts!! ;)

[Jeff O Rocks]

well I didn't get to meet everyone there from LGC...but it was nice meeting
the ones I did meet and put faces with crazy posts!! ;)

nice to meet you too puckin! and who posts crazy stuff on here?? I haven't seen it.. :D ;)

[IcyRed]

Food was great, lots of cold beer, great folks.....now if we could just get the hockey straight :sad: :mad: :sad:

Icy

[Shell]

Indeed! Sorry I missed you Puckin.. but great seeing the rest of you! Echoing the good company, good food, and lots of beer.. at least we can have fun before the games, if we're not having any inside.

[guinevere]

I had a great time too. I almost wish I had stayed in the parking lot. Would have been a lot less depressing. And now I can pronounce "spedies"...just can't spell it.

[Canesluver]

Yup! The tailgate was DEFINITELY better than the game . . . :sick:

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!! :cool:

(yes, Aaryn-- you missed a wild time! :eek2: )

[Guyute]

yep, the tailgate was much fun.. thanks to all that made it for at least helping us enjoy part of the day.

[SouthernHockeyChick]

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!! :cool:


Thanks Shawn!! I wondered where I'd left it.

;) :D

[Jeff O Rocks]

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!! :cool:


Thanks Shawn!! I wondered where I'd left it.

;) :D

Good grief!! No wonder O played like he did!! :D :p ;)

[guinevere]

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!!

Couldn't have been mine. I wasn't wearing one... :D or was I? Its all a blurrrrr. :smoke:

[Jeff O Rocks]

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!!

Couldn't have been mine. I wasn't wearing one... :D or was I? Its all a blurrrrr. :smoke:

:D and the blur probably came from licking all that icing!! ;) ;)

[caniac369]

Thanks to the gracious Erin & Brian and Shell & Jeff!

Was great seeing everyone- and I still have charcoal left!!!!

Kat----next time fill me in eh?

Yeah- I almost needed a fork lift to get her jaw off the ground before Kat got there... ;)

[chandongirl]

Oh. . . . and one more thing. . . . who ever left her bra in the backseat of our car--- you can get it at the next game!!!

Couldn't have been mine. I wasn't wearing one... :D or was I? Its all a blurrrrr. :smoke:

:D and the blur probably came from licking all that icing!! ;) ;)

Funny, I remember licking the icing off that little Brindy on the cake! :eek: I had him in my pocket when I got home!

[Kat]

Kat----next time fill me in eh?

Will do, will do. <blush>

-Kat