The week after the wedding, I experienced my first Packer game. Tail gating, stadium, drunken after party, brats, hot dogs, expensive beers. The whole hog!
Started tailgating at about 3pm near the stadium which involved sitting in a parking lot with a group of Dave's friends drinking beer and eating brats. So far so good.
The game started at 6pm, so at about 5.30, beer in hand, we followed the masses to the stadium. The game was as expected. Long, complicated with lots of stopping. However, with more beer, some hotdogs, and great company, I managed to get through the game with only minimal actual watching. Oh and we left a half an hour early!
Well had to get ready for the post-game, rock-band party at our house.
Overall it was a fun night, with far too much beer and lots of laughing, although I still have no clue about American football.
brat (abb)bratwurst. german sausage
parking lot (UK) carpark
tailgate (noun) the board or gate at the back of a wagon, truck, station wagon, etc., which can be removed or let down for convenience in loading or unloading. (adjective) pertaining to or set up on a tailgate: a tailgate picnic before the football game.