Christcorp
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Ok; I said I'd provide some information. First: Location. I've provided a jpeg map at the bottom of this post, but here's a description for those who have never been to Falcon stadium.
The stadium is made up of 3 parts. "DIRT" Parking lot that goes mainly on the EAST side of the stadium, and around the North and South sides of the stadium. From the dirt parking lot, TOWARDS the stadium, you will find asphalt areas that you normally CAN NOT ENTER with a vehicle. This is handicapped parking, team buses, vendors, official vehicles, etc.... Beyond this asphalt area, is the actual stadium.
In the middle of this "ASPHALT" area, on the "EAST SIDE" of the stadium, right at what would be pretty close to the 50 yard line or Middle of the stadium; looking from the outside; will be a very large WHITE TENT. This is called the "Quarterback Club". I mentioned it in my other post. Now, Directly EAST of the QB Club Big White Tent (That sort of looks like DIA airport if you've ever been there), is the handcapped parking on Asphalt. And directly east of the handicap parking, is the DIRT parking for everyone else. RIGHT WHERE the dirt parking and the asphalt parking comes together, will be "THUDGATE". We have a rather large RV (A car isn't big enough of a tailgate). We also fly Flags on it. One is the "THUDGATE" flag. It's usually directly east, towards the parking lot, from the QB Club White tent. However, because of parking, we could be just south, meaning not directly center, of the QB Club White tent. See the jpeg below.
Also; many people have PM'd me this season as well as in the past, and asked what they could bring. We regulars understand how difficult it is, especially on parent's weekend, to bring something complicated to a tailgate. So all I would suggest, is to bring whatever you consider convenient for your situation. If it's convenient for you to bring a 12 pack of soda, that's fine. A couple bags of chips, that fine. A tub of macaroni/potato salad from the supermarket, that's fine. A 6 pack of beer, that's fine. If you come early to the tailgate, e.g. 9am, which many parents do, because their cadets aren't quite there yet, it's still early enough for coffee and such. If you want to bring some pastries/donuts/etc... that's fine. Whatever you can think of, that is convenient for you, that you'd like to share, that is perfectly fine.
And this is VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! If for some reason, it is not convenient for you to bring something, then that is perfectly fine. Just bring yourself. Don't be shy. Don't feel out of place. You're part of the family. And if it makes you feel any better, even though we NEVER ASK, there is always some person who grabs a bowl or something and throws a couple dollars in it being they couldn't bring anything. And this is perfectly fine to. We use the money to buy more brisket, burgers, hot dogs, buns, beer, soda, etc... Everything we have is personally brought and donated. But again, we understand convenience. Normal games, I come down from Wyoming on Saturday morning, and I bring salads, meat, or whatever I decide to bring. But on Parent's weekend, because I'm already down there since Thursday, salads and such aren't convenient. So I usually bring down the first 6 or so bottles of Jeremiah Weed (For our "Toast to the Host"), some chips, and other things that can't spoil in 2 days in the trunk of the car.
Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me. What's most important is that you come and visit. Not just because I'd like to meet each of you, but also so you can finally meet EACH OTHER. "Thudgate" is a great common denominator for everyone here. It's a place where parents, cadets, alumni, others on this forum, etc... can run into each other. It's also a great place where those new to the military environment can "feel" the aura of family that the air force has, and what your son/daughter/or yourself as a cadet has now gotten into. Hope to see you all there. Mike....
P.S. If you ask for "MIKE" when you get there, that could be a problem. Just like my Italian family I grew up in, there are like 6 Mike's at thudgate. And they don't know me by Christcorp. So; either ask for me by "Mikey" (Each mike here has a different variation); or "Mike from Wyoming". I'm the ONLY Wyoming person there usually. Anyway, hoping to see you all soon. PM me with any questions. If there are any changes of information, I'll post again. Mike.....
The stadium is made up of 3 parts. "DIRT" Parking lot that goes mainly on the EAST side of the stadium, and around the North and South sides of the stadium. From the dirt parking lot, TOWARDS the stadium, you will find asphalt areas that you normally CAN NOT ENTER with a vehicle. This is handicapped parking, team buses, vendors, official vehicles, etc.... Beyond this asphalt area, is the actual stadium.
In the middle of this "ASPHALT" area, on the "EAST SIDE" of the stadium, right at what would be pretty close to the 50 yard line or Middle of the stadium; looking from the outside; will be a very large WHITE TENT. This is called the "Quarterback Club". I mentioned it in my other post. Now, Directly EAST of the QB Club Big White Tent (That sort of looks like DIA airport if you've ever been there), is the handcapped parking on Asphalt. And directly east of the handicap parking, is the DIRT parking for everyone else. RIGHT WHERE the dirt parking and the asphalt parking comes together, will be "THUDGATE". We have a rather large RV (A car isn't big enough of a tailgate). We also fly Flags on it. One is the "THUDGATE" flag. It's usually directly east, towards the parking lot, from the QB Club White tent. However, because of parking, we could be just south, meaning not directly center, of the QB Club White tent. See the jpeg below.
Also; many people have PM'd me this season as well as in the past, and asked what they could bring. We regulars understand how difficult it is, especially on parent's weekend, to bring something complicated to a tailgate. So all I would suggest, is to bring whatever you consider convenient for your situation. If it's convenient for you to bring a 12 pack of soda, that's fine. A couple bags of chips, that fine. A tub of macaroni/potato salad from the supermarket, that's fine. A 6 pack of beer, that's fine. If you come early to the tailgate, e.g. 9am, which many parents do, because their cadets aren't quite there yet, it's still early enough for coffee and such. If you want to bring some pastries/donuts/etc... that's fine. Whatever you can think of, that is convenient for you, that you'd like to share, that is perfectly fine.
And this is VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!! If for some reason, it is not convenient for you to bring something, then that is perfectly fine. Just bring yourself. Don't be shy. Don't feel out of place. You're part of the family. And if it makes you feel any better, even though we NEVER ASK, there is always some person who grabs a bowl or something and throws a couple dollars in it being they couldn't bring anything. And this is perfectly fine to. We use the money to buy more brisket, burgers, hot dogs, buns, beer, soda, etc... Everything we have is personally brought and donated. But again, we understand convenience. Normal games, I come down from Wyoming on Saturday morning, and I bring salads, meat, or whatever I decide to bring. But on Parent's weekend, because I'm already down there since Thursday, salads and such aren't convenient. So I usually bring down the first 6 or so bottles of Jeremiah Weed (For our "Toast to the Host"), some chips, and other things that can't spoil in 2 days in the trunk of the car.
Anyway, if you have any questions, feel free to PM me. What's most important is that you come and visit. Not just because I'd like to meet each of you, but also so you can finally meet EACH OTHER. "Thudgate" is a great common denominator for everyone here. It's a place where parents, cadets, alumni, others on this forum, etc... can run into each other. It's also a great place where those new to the military environment can "feel" the aura of family that the air force has, and what your son/daughter/or yourself as a cadet has now gotten into. Hope to see you all there. Mike....
P.S. If you ask for "MIKE" when you get there, that could be a problem. Just like my Italian family I grew up in, there are like 6 Mike's at thudgate. And they don't know me by Christcorp. So; either ask for me by "Mikey" (Each mike here has a different variation); or "Mike from Wyoming". I'm the ONLY Wyoming person there usually. Anyway, hoping to see you all soon. PM me with any questions. If there are any changes of information, I'll post again. Mike.....
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