Unfortunately we were unable to beat the undefeated Auburn Tigers but what a day to remember!
I woke up to cold, wet weather and was worried my day was going to come to an early end without a chance to make it through the entire game. I took my chances and decided I was going to go come hail or storm! I met Ashley in Riverchase and our caravan headed towards Tuscaloosa. The weather began to clear as we got started and I had a good feeling about how the day would play out.
My first stop before the game--Kristi's tailgate! The tent was set up with a huge TV and a fabulous southern tailgate spread, oh and of course all the beer and Yuccas you could drink! The propane heaters were doing their best to keep us warm but I was so excited my bare ankles didn't feel a single chill!
We headed to the stadium to make kick off but missed the 4 F16s flying overhead--I heard them but didn't see them. Wow, did Alabama have an awesome start; we were up 21 in the first quarter!!! Even up until the half, I was so confident we would win! I just don't know what happened after half time. It was like a completely different team was out on the field the second half. At the end of the game I was hurt and broken hearted that we lost by 1--yes ONE point! But I got over it pretty quickly as we continued to make our way back to continue what we started at the tent!
Vicky, Shi and myself then moved on to the RV park where The Adams had it going on! I counted at least 4 or 5 fried turkeys! We enjoyed their hospitality and the amazing food they had in the warmth of their comfy RV!:) It really doesn't get any better than this. Had so much fun taking silly pictures with Ash, I'll never be able to get that Auburn voodoo doll out of my mind!
After so much excitement, a lot of fun and a full and satisfied belly, it was time to head back to Huntsville. I slept the entire way and got back safely to a warm bed with so many sweet memories!
I don't know where or with whom I should begin my thank yous but I have a long list of people to thank...first of all my family for their love and concern, I know they would have preferred to have kept me sheltered from the cold and rain but they knew better than to discourage my decision to go to the football game. Of course, I owe a huge thank you to Ashley and The Adams who were so generous enough to hook me up with my awesome ticket and so much more! The Martins and Whitakers of course for all your planning and hard work to make sure I got around in VIP fashion and was well taken care of throughout and of course for your hospitality--y'all made Vicky and Shi feel so welcome! Special thanks to Fire Chief Martin for all your concern and thoughtfulness, I truly appreciate the effort you made to make my day so easy; and another special thanks to Chief Hallmann who chauffeured us to our tailgating site in style!
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