Official Panthers/Ravens Tailgate Thread

[mush]

Time for another tailgate with great weather. 68 and Sunny is about as good as it gets.

This week's tailgate is sponsored by Carolina Dental Care (www.carolinadentalcare.net). They are offering 10% off all copays to anyone who comes in their office and mentions the Huddle discount. We thank them for their sponsorship because without them we couldn't offer what we do. The sponsorship money pays for all the food and drinks and allows fans on the website to tailgate hassle free. Just show up, eat and drink, and throw some money in the donation bucket. 100% of all donations go towards the year end Toys for Tots drive at the stadium. To date, the Huddle has donated more than $18,000 worth of bikes to the drive.

This week's menu includes the following: Grilled Pork chops, Homemade beef stew, rice, large lima beans, salad, rolls, and hot dogs. Various sodas and waters will be the drinks. Here's the usual info:

FAQ:

1. Who will be there/who can come? Let's start this out by saying that anybody can come and everyone is welcome. It has been this way ever since we started in 2004 and it makes the day interesting to say the least. Just come on down. The first tailgate started with about 8 people and since then thousands have tailgated with us, some every week. We were all newcomers at one point or another. Yes, even opposing fans are welcome.

2. Where? The tailgate is in a parking lot across the street (same side) from Picasso's located at 230 S. Church St. It's a big parking lot that borders Church, 3rd, and Poplar downtown. In particular we are in the corner of 3rd and Poplar. There will be loud music and a Carolina Huddle banner up on a tent along the sidewalk of 3rd St. We are right beside the lower entrance to this lot.

3. When? We will start tailgating at 7am, going until right before kickoff. No food will be served until around 10:30am and if you get there past 12:30pm or so don't expect any food to be left.

4. What do I bring? We provide just about everything. Food, plates, side items, non alcoholic drinks like waters, a diet soda, and regular soda. We have tents in case it rains and a few chairs if you really need one. If you drink alcohol, you need to bring it because the Huddle does not in any way provide alcohol for tailgates.

5. How much? We provide everything for you to have a good tailgate and leave full before going into the game. The food you eat at this tailgate is way better than the cold weenies and soggy fries you buy in the stadium. Take that into account when the donation bucket comes around. Consider you didn't have to bring any grill, cook, or go to the grocery store to tailgate. 100% of all the money donated goes to the end of season Toys for Tots drive at the stadium. Few other charities can claim 100% given goes to the cause.

Parking in the lot we're at costs $25/space. You do not have to park there to tailgate with us, few people do. You can easily find spots a few blocks back for a fraction of the cost (down to $5)of this lot and just walk up. Some people take the light rail in for a few bucks.

Disclaimer: There will probably be loud music. The Huddle does not take responsibility for what is seen and heard at a tailgate so consider this before bringing children. The Huddle does not police adult behavior at tailgates.

Any other questions this is the thread to ask

[Ranucci's Big Butt BBQ]

Hate I'm going to miss this one.

[JakeFlake]

I'll be there.

[boo7382]

I will be there as well for a little while.

bleys' sister is coming so I will be introducing her around to everyone.

Mush, that chili last game was awesome.

I have friends coming in from Baltimore so I might not be around for too long.

Always a good time!

[Jbro]

I will be there l. I also have people flying in from baltimore.

[MadHatter]

Gotta miss this one. Son has a Soccer tournament in Charleston this week-end.

Damn family committments.....getting in the way of my fun.

[boo7382]

Gotta miss this one. Son has a Soccer tournament in Charleston this week-end.

Damn family committments.....getting in the way of my fun.

no Phil McRotch?

[MadHatter]

no Phil McRotch?

That is Mr. Phil McCrotch to you......

Nope, I gotta do the family thing this week-end.

Can't blow them off to hang out with a sexy little thing like you this week.:yesnod:

[Scrumtrilescent]

Creepy.

[Panthro]

Yeah...looks like I might miss this one.

[mush]

country ham biscuits added to the menu.......

[Panthro]

and I'm back in!

[Jbro]

I will bring your 13th bday present.

[Nemesis]

I will be there l. I also have people flying in from baltimore.

So Jbro , you found someone to give you free tickets? What are you going to do , sell them outside of the stadium for $5.00 so you can have some beer and gas money?