Trying to Fit In

It was another typical autumn weekend in our house, soccer, college football and general merriment. We were joined for a long weekend by Carson, who flew in from Kentucky to meet Tucker. She tried to fit in.

She got to watch her brother play soccer.


And keep Morgan and Troy warm in between plays. The weather went from mid-80s on Friday to the low 60s with a wind chill by the next morning.


Carson has her learner’s permit. Here she is Driving Miss Debbie.


We attended the Old Dominion University game that night.


It was a black-out and the majority of fans were wearing black. I tried but with Virginia Tech playing at the same time, I had to incorporate in my orange and maroon.

Carson kept trying to get on Tucker's good side too.


We think she fits in just fine around here even though she's not king of the hill.

Goodbye Carson, see you soon.

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Wordless Wednesday - That Time of Year Again

The only thing that makes the transition from summer to fall easier for me is the start of college football.

We're back.....

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Wordless Wednesday - Playing Dead

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The Boys of Fall

Another weekend flew by and the biggest event we had was attending another Old Dominion University home football game. I've shared pictures from the two previous games we attended where we tapped into our MacGyver skills and had some tailgating observations.


View from the suite.


Troy the future football star.

This time was slightly different in that Troy didn't have a nap because of the earlier kick-off time.

Naps make all the difference.

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Tailgating Tips

We spent another Saturday afternoon tailgating before the Old Dominion University football game in Norfolk.

Having attended collegiate games on a regular basis for the last 16 years, here are my observations:

1. Everyone dresses in the home team's colors.
2. The tailgate menu is an art form for some and taken very seriously.
3. Gas powered blenders are always a reason to pause and admire.
4. A game of cornhole or tossing a football are popular ways to pass time before the game.
5. Drinking before the game is a favorite pastime of mine.
6. The proximity of your parking spot to the stadium indicates the amount of money you've donated to the school.
7. College students don't hold their liquor well.
8. The line for the port-a-potties always seems to take longer when you really need to go.
9. Knowledge of football isn't needed to have a good time. (See # 5.)
10. Win or lose, everyone can have fun before the game. (See #5.)

As I mentioned on twitter, I would love to be a professional tailgater.

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Tapping Into our MacGyver Skills

Over Labor Day weekend, just like last year, we attended the Old Dominion University's opening football game. Unlike last year, I didn't see Mr. Subway to give him free beer or the soon to be elected governor of Virginia to give him beer either.

It was Troy's first college football experience and after running around the tailgate area, we headed to our seats in the stadium.

The sun was bright that day and although we had on sunglasses the rays were strong.

So we channeled our MacGyver skills and held up our hands.

My brother Mike decided to use Troy instead.

Not sure if the kid behind me in the black shirt is squinting or scowling.

If he is squinting then the man behind him is definitely giving me him the stink eye.

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