Week 12: (Thanksgiving day) Denver @ Dallas - Thursday Nov 24th - *Bus Trip*

[CBF1]

Okay,

Someone needs to start this years tailgating off again :)

Meck... Whats up for Dallas? Broncogal made the corporate decision today and we are attending this game and hope it is on Thanksgiving day.

What time will the tailgate start and in which lot :kiddingme

Never too early to plan is it lol :woowoo:

[27atwater]

Anyone coming out to Buffalo? There should be a strong Bronco contingent for the game.

[CBF1]

Too darn cold, Unless it is a game early in the season we will pass. Always wanted to see the falls and visit Toronto.

[TexanBob]

Lemme know if you get a group together for Dallas. Thanksgiving or no, I think it would be fun to drive up to the Aggie Astrodome to watch us pummel 'Ol Yeller Teeth and the Cowgirls.

[Mile High Shack]

Hopefully Rascal, Sideburn and I will be down in Big D for that game

I think Alec was coming too

of course if it's Tday I won't be able to go

[Meck77]

We already had Dallas on the books for an OF1 stop next year whether it's T-day or not. I'm sure Alec will be there being that he lives in Houston. Infact I think we talked about that on our NO trip together.

Anyway I have no idea what lot CBF1! Dang man I just got done with a Crush tailgate on Sunday and now we're planning thanksgiving tailgates already! I love it!

I've never been to Texas stadium but I can hit up our buddy Joe Cahn to see what he recommends.

According to his site http://tailgating.com/Parkinglots.htm (FYI notice who is listed as the tailgate to visit while in Denver!!! the lot only opens up 2 hours before game time. I'm hoping that isn't the case. I know a couple guys in the Broncos chat who live in Dallas that I can chat with about the tailgating scene. When I get more info I'll post it.

If anyone else knows anything about the lot layout at Texas stadium chime in!

As far as the Buffalo game Atwater it's too early to say whether I can get the bus out there. Depending on how the schedule lines up that could be a tough one. Howerver if things line up to let's say there is a KC away game and than Buffalo the week after that then it could probably work. The challenge would be going from a home game/to NY/and back in time for a home game. I know we have quiet a few east coaster maners that will propably go to that game though.

Hmm...I'm staring to think I might have to start gengerating all the links for each of the 16 games/tailgates already! :Broncos: :militia:

[Mile High Shack]

We already had Dallas on the books for an OF1 stop next year whether it's T-day or not. I'm sure Alec will be there being that he lives in Houston. Infact I think we talked about that on our NO trip together.

Anyway I have no idea what lot CBF1! Dang man I just got done with a Crush tailgate on Sunday and now we're planning thanksgiving tailgates already! I love it!

I've never been to Texas stadium but I can hit up our buddy Joe Cahn to see what he recommends.

According to his site http://tailgating.com/Parkinglots.htm (FYI notice who is listed as the tailgate to visit while in Denver!!! the lot only opens up 2 hours before game time. I'm hoping that isn't the case. I know a couple guys in the Broncos chat who live in Dallas that I can chat with about the tailgating scene. When I get more info I'll post it.

If anyone else knows anything about the lot layout at Texas stadium chime in!

As far as the Buffalo game Atwater it's too early to say whether I can get the bus out there. Depending on how the schedule lines up that could be a tough one. Howerver if things line up to let's say there is a KC away game and than Buffalo the week after that then it could probably work. The challenge would be going from a home game/to NY/and back in time for a home game. I know we have quiet a few east coaster maners that will propably go to that game though.

Hmm...I'm staring to think I might have to start gengerating all the links for each of the 16 games/tailgates already! :Broncos: :militia:

if you all are coming down the I-35 corridor you could stop in OKC/Edmond and pick us okies up ;)

[Rock Chalk]

Im there.

[Hogan11]

If Denver plays on T-Day, then that means they'll wear those rockin' throwbacks for the game like they did in 2001.......cool!

[ak1971]

I'm in for Dallas...and I need to get a van for the strippers.

[Atlas]

We already had Dallas on the books for an OF1 stop next year whether it's T-day or not. I'm sure Alec will be there being that he lives in Houston. Infact I think we talked about that on our NO trip together.

Anyway I have no idea what lot CBF1! Dang man I just got done with a Crush tailgate on Sunday and now we're planning thanksgiving tailgates already! I love it!

I've never been to Texas stadium but I can hit up our buddy Joe Cahn to see what he recommends.

According to his site http://tailgating.com/Parkinglots.htm (FYI notice who is listed as the tailgate to visit while in Denver!!! the lot only opens up 2 hours before game time. I'm hoping that isn't the case. I know a couple guys in the Broncos chat who live in Dallas that I can chat with about the tailgating scene. When I get more info I'll post it.

If anyone else knows anything about the lot layout at Texas stadium chime in!

As far as the Buffalo game Atwater it's too early to say whether I can get the bus out there. Depending on how the schedule lines up that could be a tough one. Howerver if things line up to let's say there is a KC away game and than Buffalo the week after that then it could probably work. The challenge would be going from a home game/to NY/and back in time for a home game. I know we have quiet a few east coaster maners that will propably go to that game though.

Hmm...I'm staring to think I might have to start gengerating all the links for each of the 16 games/tailgates already! :Broncos: :militia:

I have been to three Denver/Dallas games and the tailgating is kinda lame. The gates only open 2 hours before the game BUT you can tailgate just outside the opening if you get there early enough you'll be the first ones in line. I went to the Bronco/Cowboy game for thanksgiving in 2000 and that was just the first year where you could cook out before that there was a no open fire law or some sh_t. Anyway, I'm going I'll look for the big orange bus.

[BlueDamsel]

It's official...
Denver @ Dallas on Thursday November 24 at 3:15PM CST

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

I'm SO there, it's unbelievable. Will be partying balls on OF1 with the ball and chain and some family.

I live in Dallas and will serve as your liaison. Let me know what you may need and I'll do what I can to make it happen. I also have some contacts with the Cowboys and can see about getting a prime spot if that needs to be taken care of.

[Meck77]

I'm SO there, it's unbelievable. Will be partying balls on OF1 with the ball and chain and some family.

I live in Dallas and will serve as your liaison. Let me know what you may need and I'll do what I can to make it happen. I also have some contacts with the Cowboys and can see about getting a prime spot if that needs to be taken care of.

Excellent RVJ. Yeah it's always helpful to have a local on the ground to help with logistics of parking for sure. Any connections you have would be sweet! We'll stay in touch about this as the time get's closer.

[CBF1]

hehehe.... How did we know this was going to be a turkey day game? Broncogal is already working on hotel and airfare for this game! :)

Football season has officially started today...... okay it started in February when we got our charger game tickets lol

[Woody]

Looks like the Bronco Limo may be in for this one!!!

Hey Meck, we'll talk.

[El Guapo]

AWESOME guys!! I just moved here to dallas about 2 months ago and actually am about a mile from stupid Texas stadium right now (@ training for work). I'll definitly look for you all, cause you can bet I'll be there!!

--on a side note:

good thing they just passed the vote to build a new stadium here. Texas stadium is falling to pieces...

[dbfan4life]

I'm already checking flight and holtel rates! Any chance OF1 will swing down south and pick up my wife and I? ;D

[BlueDamsel]

Looks like the Bronco Limo may be in for this one!!!

Hey Meck, we'll talk.

Good to see ya on here...

Could be quite the caravan, eh? :)

[Meck77]

Looks like the Bronco Limo may be in for this one!!!

Hey Meck, we'll talk.


Hey Woody. It's about damn time you joined up! Thought you were Ron at first then Damsel clued me in. That would be cool to follow this beautiful piece of artwork to Dallas!

Here's a shot of the hood ornament of the Orange Limo Woody is talking about. This is one of my favorite pics I took in Canton this summer. Woody and his crew have been holding down the tailgate for years in the Limo. Some of you guys probably remember seeing them parked not too far from OF1 in the lot.

http://www.orangeforceone.com/photos/raiders/pages/DSCF0907_JPG.htm (Here's a shot of the Limo at the Raider game last year)

[Rock Chalk]

This is fantastic.

We are going to have a good turnout and I am going to con Tredici into going to the game but more importantly, HANGING OUT this time.

[Meck77]

I'm already checking flight and holtel rates! Any chance OF1 will swing down south and pick up my wife and I? ;D


Well we just don't head south to get to Dallas. I just realized there are 10 days between the Dallas and KC games so looks like we would just go to Dallas and back. For some reason I thought the Dallas game was on a Thursday then we had the KC game that sunday in which case we would have just swung on thru to kc back to Denver. Shucks.

[Denverfan4life]

ya, another telavised game that I'll get.

[ol number 7]

We already had Dallas on the books for an OF1 stop next year whether it's T-day or not. I'm sure Alec will be there being that he lives in Houston. Infact I think we talked about that on our NO trip together.

Anyway I have no idea what lot CBF1! Dang man I just got done with a Crush tailgate on Sunday and now we're planning thanksgiving tailgates already! I love it!

I've never been to Texas stadium but I can hit up our buddy Joe Cahn to see what he recommends.

According to his site http://tailgating.com/Parkinglots.htm (FYI notice who is listed as the tailgate to visit while in Denver!!! the lot only opens up 2 hours before game time. I'm hoping that isn't the case. I know a couple guys in the Broncos chat who live in Dallas that I can chat with about the tailgating scene. When I get more info I'll post it.

If anyone else knows anything about the lot layout at Texas stadium chime in!

As far as the Buffalo game Atwater it's too early to say whether I can get the bus out there. Depending on how the schedule lines up that could be a tough one. Howerver if things line up to let's say there is a KC away game and than Buffalo the week after that then it could probably work. The challenge would be going from a home game/to NY/and back in time for a home game. I know we have quiet a few east coaster maners that will propably go to that game though.

Hmm...I'm staring to think I might have to start gengerating all the links for each of the 16 games/tailgates already! :Broncos: :militia:

I told the wife she doesn't have to cook for Thanksgiving we can go to the game instead. I think that sold her on the idea. Looking forward to seeing Meck, Disco and the rest of the Maners on OF1 soon.

[Atlas]

If anyone is heading up to Dallas on I35 through Waco let me know, Stop by my bar and I'll set you up with some free beer.

[El Guapo]

Hey Woody. It's about damn time you joined up! Thought you were Ron at first then Damsel clued me in. That would be cool to follow this beautiful piece of artwork to Dallas!

Here's a shot of the hood ornament of the Orange Limo Woody is talking about. This is one of my favorite pics I took in Canton this summer. Woody and his crew have been holding down the tailgate for years in the Limo. Some of you guys probably remember seeing them parked not too far from OF1 in the lot.

http://www.orangeforceone.com/photos/raiders/pages/DSCF0907_JPG.htm (Here's a shot of the Limo at the Raider game last year)


WHA?! Dude, at the home game against the chiefs this past season my girlfriend and I were there right next to that limo. Someone there offered us beers and all. We were all decked out, I had my champ bailey jersey on, face painted orange and blue, and the bronco head on my head. (remember by ANY chance? haha)

[El Guapo]

actually, I just found this pic that someone took of my girlfriend and I with BarrelMan right next to that limo.. :D

[Woody]

Yep, that was our party, I can't say I exactly remember but I don't exactly remember many tailgates. Barrel Man owns our parking spot and he splits it with us. We do have the spot again for this season.

We road tripped the limo to Dallas for the Turkey game in 2001, we picked up Barrel Man (he flew) and had the best tailgate in TX Stadium. I must say, TX Stadium was the lamest tailgate ever. It will not be too hard to take over once again.

[Meck77]

If anyone is heading up to Dallas on I35 through Waco let me know, Stop by my bar and I'll set you up with some free beer.

Hey that's a nice offer right there! Not sure if Waco is on the route but if it isn't too far maybe we'll have to make a detour! :)

[Atlas]

Hey that's a nice offer right there! Not sure if Waco is on the route but if it isn't too far maybe we'll have to make a detour! :)

Well, were 110 miles south of Dallas on I35.

[Rock Chalk]

Well, were 110 miles south of Dallas on I35.

Yeah, too bad you arent on the way from Houston because I would stop by for free beers.

Id put you out of business though.

You got Zeigen Bock? I might make the detour just for some Zeigen Bock.

[Meck77]

There is a guy on ebay that has a block of 30 something tix for sale in the endzone at $95.00 bucks a pop. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6531788544&category=16122&ssPageName=WD1V&rd=1

That could make a nice Broncos section if you ask me.

[Atlas]

Yeah, too bad you arent on the way from Houston because I would stop by for free beers.

Id put you out of business though.

You got Zeigen Bock? I might make the detour just for some Zeigen Bock.

I bet you would put us out of business, That is why we have pitchers of beer, I'm sure I could arrange you to have free pitchers of beer!!!

[Rocket 7]

My tickets came in today. See you guys there.

[El Guapo]

My tickets came in today. See you guys there.


tight, did you get them off ebay? I'll be there with my family from el paso (including my dad who is hardcore cowboys. :poke: )

[Rocket 7]

tight, did you get them off ebay? I'll be there with my family from el paso (including my dad who is hardcore cowboys. :poke: )
No, Ticketmaster. Looking foward to meeting you and your family Aggies 37 Whiners maybe 3

[El Guapo]

Aggies 37 Whiners maybe 3

that'll be the day! :spit:

[Rocket 7]

that'll be the day! :spit:
No it's Saturday

[Meck77]

What section are you guys in? I need to grab some seats.

[Rocket 7]

What section are you guys in? I need to grab some seats.
I'll be in section 106 row 20 seat 109. I won't be hard to find. Just look for loudest (most obnoxious) biggest Bronco fan in that area. See you there

[SoonerBronco]

if you all are coming down the I-35 corridor you could stop in OKC/Edmond and pick us okies up ;)

I'm with Shack on that one...Swing through OKC and pick us up!

[El Guapo]

My dad has my tix, but i think im row 30 in the endzone. which one, i dont know.

[Snakeman]

Hey Steve,

I found it I think. :tearhair:
Sign me up for the trip on the bus to Dallas to kick some roper butt.:boxing:

See you Sunday,
Snakeman

[Meck77]

Hey Steve,

I found it I think. :tearhair:
Sign me up for the trip on the bus to Dallas to kick some roper butt.:boxing:

See you Sunday,
Snakeman


well well looks who's here....SNAKEMAN in the house! It's about damn time.

Let me find a pic of you and we'll have one of the fellas make you an avatar. I got your spot saved on the bus man.

[SoonerBronco]

Hey Meck...what route are you taking to big D??? I'd love to come visit if you stop into OKC...

[Meck77]

Well I think we roll thru OKC. Atleast I did on my way to Dallas this summer for my families reunion. Aren't there a couple of Omaners in your city?

[Mile High Shack]

Well I think we roll thru OKC. Atleast I did on my way to Dallas this summer for my families reunion. Aren't there a couple of Omaners in your city?

rascal, sideburn and I all live in the metro OKC area

my house isn't huge, but you all are glad to stay........just promise not to laugh at my house, I don't make quite as much money as you all do

[Meck77]

I'd be happy to bounce you guys over to Dallas but you guys don't have enough rep power.;)

You know I just realized I don't think Disco and I have tix for this game yet. I thought I bought some on ebay but I don't think I actually purchased them.

We need to track down a block.

I know a guy on ebay had a bunch awhile back. Sooner we'd be happy to pick you up. I need to figure out a schedule. Plan on being in Dallas wed night, all day thrusday, and we'd probably jet out friday morning. Something like that. I'll know more next week. All I ask is that you guys remain flexible to the schedule and I can't gurantee anything as of yet. When I commit to picking you up it's a done deal but I just need time to catch up with my work and other stuff right now.

[SoonerBronco]

Thanks Meck! Just keep us up to date.

Rep Power....Hilarious!

[Meck77]

hey sooner check this out.. http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=44763

there is a guy on the Broncos board with 10 extra tix...I put a request in for 3 or 4. One for me, disco, yourself (if you need one), snakeman anybody else need a seat?

[Meck77]

ok looks like that kid was full of it........sorry about that...

anyhow I went to tix master and saw that online tix sales for this game are on Nov 1st.

If we coordinate our efforts we might be able to get in the same section or near the same area.

[Woody]

I still need 6 tix for the Limo crowd.

[Meck77]

ok looks like that kid was full of it........sorry about that...

anyhow I went to tix master and saw that online tix sales for this game are on Nov 1st.

If we coordinate our efforts we might be able to get in the same section or near the same area.

dang....couldn't even follow my own advice...I just saw this post and realized I blew it.

All tix are sold out. I'm not sure how many they even sold today if at all? Did anyone buy any?

[hades]

Hey everyone, I line in Dallas (well technically Hurst, but it is like 8 miles from Texas Stadium). I'll start checking the local paper for tickets if anyone still needs them.

If you want some, shoot me an email
yellowstang@charter.net
and I'll see what I can dig up.

If you come down and don't go to the stadium, we can have a football watching party at my house. The living room is open for parties, and I have a 61 inch DLP HD TV

[Meck77]

hook it up hades


keep us posted Thanks!

[hades]

Just saw this in Dallas News.com


Crown Suite 628 for Thanksgiving Day, 11-24 vs. Denver. 10 tickets, 3 VIP parking passes. Thanksgiving festivities w/special halftime entertainment. 972-243-7000 x236
I called and the recording said they were still available, but I didn't leave a message.


also saw this, for the big ballers -

Cowboys Luxury
Suite Rental
45 yard line, incl 20 tick
ets(upgradable to 30), 7
parking pass(6 VIP & 1
Red). Total: $9,750(per
game). For more info
call 214-432-1266


There was one more ad I called and left a message for, had 6 tickets. Hope he calls back!

[hades]

tHIS PLACE HAS TICKETS AVAILABLE

http://dallasnews.stubhub.com/

Type in Dallas Cowboys for the search.

[Woody]

dang....couldn't even follow my own advice...I just saw this post and realized I blew it.

All tix are sold out. I'm not sure how many they even sold today if at all? Did anyone buy any?

I tried at 8AM MDT. nothing. I still need 6. One of them is for the greatest Bronco fan ever, the one who owns my tailgate spot. Meck, you know who.. Keep it on the DL.

I've found a virety of tickets on stubhub starting at $95 for upper endzone. :-/

[El Guapo]

its a thanksgiving day game.. the only game of the season where the cowboys fans actually show up and "cheer." prices are going to be up no matter where you sit.

[Meck77]

I tried at 8AM MDT. nothing. I still need 6. One of them is for the greatest Bronco fan ever, the one who owns my tailgate spot. Meck, you know who.. Keep it on the DL.

I've found a virety of tickets on stubhub starting at $95 for upper endzone. :-/


you can do better than that. I've found lower bowls for 100 or so on ebay.

I haven't purchased them yet. I'm not sure how many we need?

Disco and I need one and there are guys from OKC that need some? How many?

It'd be nice to get your 6 and our group of atleast 4 in the same section if possible. Oh and Snakeman is rolling with us on OF1. He needs a seat I think.

[Woody]

Excellent, I'll hold off getting tickets for a bit, let me know as soon as you find a connection.

Do you have an idea where to tailgate? Count the Limo in!


We are going to be heading down in the Limo early on Wed. Remember the Limo lives in Raton, so we will be driving that direction through Raton, Armarillo,Wichita Falls etc..

[SoonerBronco]

We are going to be heading down in the Limo early on Wed. Remember the Limo lives in Raton, so we will be driving that direction through Raton, Armarillo,Wichita Falls etc..

Raton to Clayton is an interesting drive, but the rest of the way to Dallas is like driving through Kansas...Feel bad for you Woody...

[Meck77]

Excellent, I'll hold off getting tickets for a bit, let me know as soon as you find a connection.

Do you have an idea where to tailgate? Count the Limo in!


We are going to be heading down in the Limo early on Wed. Remember the Limo lives in Raton, so we will be driving that direction through Raton, Armarillo,Wichita Falls etc..


As a matter of fact I need to get ahold of the guys that tailgate east of you in the old Rv. I don't even know the guys name but he says he has a spot for us. Do you have their number? It's the guy with the scruffy face. His buddy is the heavy set guy.

[Woody]

No contact info. Larry is the guy with the kinda white scruffy face, he drives the green RV from Larkspur. That's all I know.

[Meck77]

Ok woody I just talked to the Cowboys parking dept. They have cash parking for cars for $15 bucks. Only thing is the cash lots are .6 miles away and up to a mile. All the buses and Rvs must park in the gold lot (noted as Buses and Rvs) on this link. http://www.dallascowboys.com/stadium_directions.cfm

It's much closer to the stadium but is more expensive. $100. They said you could park the limo there if we call Becky Elliot 972-785-4000. Let me know what you think. Or you could grab a parking pass on one of the websites we've been searching and get in one of the closer lots?

***********If you are planning on going to this game and requested a ride chime in now*********

I'm nailing down plans for this trip in the next day or so. I'm also going to be buying tix asap.

The Bus is going to be in the GOLD lot. This is the only place they allow buses/rvs. See map.

Oh the lot opens 4 hours before the game. That's pretty weak but we'll have to deal with it. We might have to start heating up turkey oil earlier that morning and just drive it to the stadium....

[El Guapo]

parking so far away.. I hate this stadium.:gus:

[Meck77]

well you can buy parking passes to the closer in lots (for cars) but it will cost you. I think I saw some for like 30-50 bucks.

[broncofan2438]

Well, the san diego wont be that bad or expensive

[El Guapo]

well you can buy parking passes to the closer in lots (for cars) but it will cost you. I think I saw some for like 30-50 bucks.


no im just talking about the bus, and where you guys are parking. I went to the MNF redskins/cowboys game and just parked a little off-site and it was free. I dont mind walking. :D

[Meck77]

no im just talking about the bus, and where you guys are parking. I went to the MNF redskins/cowboys game and just parked a little off-site and it was free. I dont mind walking. :D

Actually the Bus lot is very close.

[Woody]

Got my tickets, section 101 row 5. Let's make this the home away from Mile High south stands!! :)

[Rocket 7]

Got my tickets, section 101 row 5. Let's make this the home away from Mile High south stands!! :)
GO BRONCOS!!!!!

[Meck77]

Ok...I just grabbed some seats. DiscoMan myself and some friends of mine from dallas 4 of them will be in section 101 row 5. Woody grabbed 4 in the same row! That makes 10 Broncos fans up there!

There are alot more seats in section 101 if anyone is planning on going to the game. We paid 90 bucks a seat plus a 10% fee. That's better than alot of other tix I've been searching for. They have plenty of closer seats available also but from what I've heard their stadium isn't that big an upper level is similar to the upper south stands anyway.

Oh I got the seats off stubhub.com

They have closer seats also but we wanted to sit by Woodys group to create a Broncos fan section.

*update* on the tailgate. We haven't committed to the bus lot as of yet as one of our fellow tailgaters in the lot said he might have a line on parking there for us. We're going to track him down and figure out exactly where we are going to park.

[Woody]

Chime in Texans, locals, or anyone who know TX stadium.
Where's the place to park OF1 ??

[Meck77]

Chime in Texans, locals, or anyone who know TX stadium.
Where's the place to park OF1 ??

and the limo?

Anyone?

[shakenbake]

I still need to check with work but it looks like I could be making the drive up from Austin for the game. It would be great to meet some of you and do some tailgating. It looks like stubhub does have quite a few seats left in the section everyone is sitting in. CBF1 are you still going to this game ?

[Meck77]

OK here is the tailgating and parking info for this game.

I just got off the phone with Becky Elliot (parking director) and asked her about 30 questions.

OrangeForceOne has to be parked in the Bus/RV lot. (see map)http://www.dallascowboys.com/stadium_directions.cfm It is $100 to park an RV or Bus here. If you plan on bringing an RV you have to fax in your request to Becky @(1-972-785-4709) with your credit care #. Her office # is 972-785-4000. There is also a $15.00 fed ex fee to ship the pass. This is the only way they do it and I'm doing it today for the bus.

The lot opens up 4 hours before the game. Game starts at 3:00pm so the tailgate starts at 11:00am. We'll be hovering around the area at around 10:30am waiting to get in.

If you are driving to the game you can reserve a spot in the GOLD lot which is adjacent to the BUS/RV lot where OF1 will be. It is $35.00 to park very close to the bus. Follow the same procedure as buying an RV lot space.

There are cash spots available for $15.00 but she said you'll be walking close to 1 mile. I don't know where the cash lots are.

If for some chance you have pre-purchased a BLUE LOT pass this is general parking around the stadium. The face value on these passes is $40 bucks. If you bought one online for $125 bucks like I've seen you got hosed. Sorry.
However the blue lot is first come first serve parking anywhere around the stadium. So if you have this pass and want to park near the bus go to the Blue Lots outside of gates 1 or 2 of the stadium. This is the closest parking to the the tailgate.

AGAIN....OF1 is in the Bus/RV parking which is adjacent to the GOLD LOT. If you need a Gold lot spot for your car I'd fax in your request sooner than later. Or pay the $15 bucks on gameday and walk in.

If someone with some computer skills better than mine could post the map on a reply I would appreciate it.

More details about the tailgate to follow later. All of this will be summarized on www.orangeforceone.com but I'm getting email requests and pms about it now so I need to hammer atleast this much out.

[El Guapo]

chicks dig my computer skills. :~ohyah!:



If someone with some computer skills better than mine could post the map on a reply I would appreciate it.


http://www.dallascowboys.com/images/stadium_directions2.gif

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Got my tickets today.

Section 4, Row 17, seats 4-5.

I can get up to 4 more (not in the same area) directly from the Cowboys office. This will range in your choice of between $40-$90. I'll have to pass your CC and billing address along to the Cowboys as I get them from the media ticket office. PM me if you're interested.

My pops and I will be there for the tailgate. Sweet? Sweet.

Need anything else from the Dallas end before you guys head out?

[Meck77]

Woody..I just just talked to Snakeman. He said if you have an extra seat he would like to sit with our group. He said he'll try to get online in the next day or so.

Thansk for dropping the graphic Mavrick. You got mad skills. Oh and I talked to Mile High Jester. His ride and crew wil be in Dallas also. They already have a spot in the Blue Lot but are going to be setting up their tailgate as close as they can to the bus lot.

[Atlas]

I got one ticket if someone wants one. I paid scalpers price. They are on the lower level on the cowboys side(shade) near the goalline. $128. We are cooking out before the game and will be drunk. If anyone is interested PM me.

[Meck77]

I got one ticket if someone wants one. I paid scalpers price. They are on the lower level on the cowboys side(shade) near the goalline. $128. We are cooking out before the game and will be drunk. If anyone is interested PM me.


Which lot are you going to be in?

[Woody]

Ok. Looks like the Limo will be parking in the Gold lot.
Meck77, I'll get on it calling the number you posted and get my pass.

I currently have two tickets that are only 50% positive. I'll be forcing a decision on them by the end of the weekend. Stay tuned I may have two extras and some lucky fan can sit next to me and the Barrel Man :notworthy

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[OrangeCrushNJ]

Ok. Looks like the Limo will be parking in the Gold lot.
Meck77, I'll get on it calling the number you posted and get my pass.

I currently have two tickets that are only 50% positive. I'll be forcing a decision on them by the end of the weekend. Stay tuned I may have two extras and some lucky fan can sit next to me and the Barrel Man :notworthy

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Man that is one SWEET RIDE!

[Snakeman]

The Snakeman is going down on the bus with Mech 77 and will need a ticket. Hey Woody, I would love to sit with you and the Barrelman. Let me know if an extra ticket becomes available.

[Rascal]

Hey guys...

The wife and I are going to be able to go to the game it's just a matter of finding tickets. We are also potentially going with my sister and brother in law. Due to budget constraints we can't afford anything more then 125.

Does anybody have a contact who I can get a hold of to purchase 4 tickets?

Thanks guys and looking forward to meeting you all.

[Woody]

Snakeman is taking one of my extra tickets. That meas I've got one left, all I want is my StubHub price $99. (F**in StubHub charged me %10 fee!). Section 101 row 5 with the Limo crew and the OF1 party :crazy:

Send me a PM and we'll make it happen !Booya!

[Meck77]

Sold! I need that one if you got it woody! One of my guys from the bus construction crew is flying out from Tucson.

[El Guapo]

btw, i'll be in the Lower Lever of Section 2 Row 44 Seats 11 and 12. (the person im going with doesnt believe in alcohol, so i wont be consuming. :vermeil: )

[Meck77]

chicks dig my computer skills. :~ohyah!:



http://www.dallascowboys.com/images/stadium_directions2.gif


Ok OF1 will be in the bus lot 4 hours before gametime. That is as early as they allow tailgating to begin.

Woody.....what day are you guys thinking about leaving? I just got off the phone with snake and we were thinking tueday morning early?

We could swing down south and follow you guys to Dallas from your neck of the woods.

[Rascal]

Well crap. The connection for the tickets I was going to get fell through as the Dallas in-house box office is out.

Things aren't looking good.

[Woody]

Ok OF1 will be in the bus lot 4 hours before gametime. That is as early as they allow tailgating to begin.

Woody.....what day are you guys thinking about leaving? I just got off the phone with snake and we were thinking tueday morning early?

We could swing down south and follow you guys to Dallas from your neck of the woods.
We've made plans to go to Rons place in Raton on Tuesday night and leave early Wednesday Morning. He thinks it around 10hrs from Raton. I'd like to be out of Raton by 5-6am.

Meck, would you drive straight through on Tuesday??

[Disco Man]

We've made plans to go to Rons place in Raton on Tuesday night and leave early Wednesday Morning. He thinks it around 10hrs from Raton. I'd like to be out of Raton by 5-6am.

Meck, would you drive straight through on Tuesday??
Stay tuned.Meck will call you in a little bit to talk about when we can head down south

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Rascal-

Just sent you another email re: tickets. I've got other connections working for you.

Tailgate folk - I'm brining a case of Shiner to donate to the festivities. I've also got 7-8 T-shirts from the Dallas ESPN station to pass out. Need anything else?

I'll be the white kid with the Broncos hoodie and the bad goatee hanging out with my pops.

Should be fun!

[Rascal]

Yeah I just got it Rulon. I'm praying something comes together.

hey meck...if I come (four of us) what do you want me to bring for our contribution?

[Meck77]

Rascal-

Just sent you another email re: tickets. I've got other connections working for you.

Tailgate folk - I'm brining a case of Shiner to donate to the festivities. I've also got 7-8 T-shirts from the Dallas ESPN station to pass out. Need anything else?

I'll be the white kid with the Broncos hoodie and the bad goatee hanging out with my pops.

Should be fun!

A case of beer is always good. We have everything else man. Whatever you want to bring Rascal. I know it's hard to prepare food while travelling on the road. We'll have all the fresh stuff that needs to be cooled. We usually roll with atleast 4-5 30 packs of brew also. It's hard to predict how many people show up to a tailgate sometimes so we usually pack more than we need.

I talked to woody they'll be packing food and stuff also. Woody and I have the menu worked out. Turkeys, stuffing, etc.


When in doubt what to bring beer is always at the top of the need list. If someone has a special side dish they want to contribute that works also.

If you don't have time to grab something we have a little donation box where people can pitch in a couple bucks for what they eat and drink if they want to contribute that way also. What we do with those funds is we simply roll whatever is donated into the following tailgate.

[Rascal]

A case of beer is always good. We have everything else man. Whatever you want to bring Rascal. I know it's hard to prepare food while travelling on the road. We'll have all the fresh stuff that needs to be cooled. We usually roll with atleast 4-5 30 packs of brew also. It's hard to predict how many people show up to a tailgate sometimes so we usually pack more than we need.

I talked to woody they'll be packing food and stuff also. Woody and I have the menu worked out. Turkeys, stuffing, etc.


When in doubt what to bring beer is always at the top of the need list. If someone has a special side dish they want to contribute that works also.

If you don't have time to grab something we have a little donation box where people can pitch in a couple bucks for what they eat and drink if they want to contribute that way also. What we do with those funds is we simply roll whatever is donated into the following tailgate.

Cool.

Whenever I leave Oklahoma I get about 50 bucks worth of fat tire beer, so I'll donate a 12 pack of that or something.

[Meck77]

The reality is with only 4 hours it's going to be a shorter than average tailgate which is ok but if we win then we might need a little extra stash of brew for after the game!

[Meck77]

I've got a line on 6 tix together at Face Value. Woody your dad introduced me to one of his buddies in the tailgate lot who has them. Forget his name. I told him I throw a post on here.

Rascal I know you need 4 I think?

I also may have 1 extra in our section. I'll know tonight.

[Rascal]

Actually I need two as my sister and brother in law backed out.

Where are they located?

I'm trying to hear back from Rulon but I don't hear back from him today I'll take 2 of those 6 if I can.

[Meck77]

I'm not sure. I believe lower level. Woody your dad has the contact info for the owner of the tix. Sorry to drag you in but Ron asked for my help to sell these tix.

[Woody]

I'll be able to call Ron later today and I'll ask for the contact info.

[Woody]

I've got my hotel info setteled today.
http://www.radisson.com/dallastx_nwhwy

I booked it with AAA to save a few bucks. There is also several other hotels within a few blocks. Check mapquest http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=search&searchtype=search&latlongtype=findit&address=2330%20W%20Northwest%20Hwy&city=Dallas&state=TX&zipcode=75220%2d4416&latitude=pGL4C8O4Z1w%3d&longitude=xwWAwfURuDA%3d&country=US&cat=Hotels

[Meck77]

See you there wed evening/night woody

[Elway7]

Hey Meck,
I'm already in Dallas, have been here since Saturday. We went to the Dallas vs. Detroit game on Sunday and parked in the same lot. I'll be looking and listening for y'all. Have a safe trip and see you on Turkey Day! GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Meck77]

Right Elway7...look forward to seeing you again.


********EXTRA TICKET*************

I have one. Someone flaked on me last night. I have 1 extra seat next to our group. (disco, me, woody, snakeman, barrelman, hatman jay etc)

We are in the upper endzone 5th row! Price is $99 plus 10 bucks to stubhub. Send me a pm to OrangeForceOne if you are interested.

We are leaving now!

Go Broncos!

[El Guapo]

Drive safe guys! See ya here! :charge: :Broncos:

[Archie]

Right Elway7...look forward to seeing you again.


********EXTRA TICKET*************

I have one. Someone flaked on me last night. I have 1 extra seat next to our group. (disco, me, woody, snakeman, barrelman, hatman jay etc)

We are in the upper endzone 5th row! Price is $99 plus 10 bucks to stubhub. Send me a pm to OrangeForceOne if you are interested.

We are leaving now!

Go Broncos!

I wish I could take it.... but my wife and the 45 people coming over from her family and mine to eat turkey and watch the game might be a little pissed. (probably more my wife then others).

We'll see you in KC...

[Rascal]

Does anybody have Meck's cell phone number? I need to get a hold of him and I'm not sure he will have internet access while he is on the road. If you have it could you please PM it to me?

Thanks!

[Rascal]

Thanks for the response guys I just talked to him.

[Rascal]

Okay so does anybody have two tickets to the game?

All three of my contacts (I had hoped that at least one would be able to to hook be up) have run dry on the ticket availability.

And since I waited all the prices on the internet have gone up about 200% and are now out of my price range for even the most basic of seats.

Please PM me as soon as possible if you have some, I'll be off and on all night and tomorrow as well.

[Archie]

Okay so does anybody have two tickets to the game?

All three of my contacts (I had hoped that at least one would be able to to hook be up) have run dry on the ticket availability.

And since I waited all the prices on the internet have gone up about 200% and are now out of my price range for even the most basic of seats.

Please PM me as soon as possible if you have some, I'll be off and on all night and tomorrow as well.

Try Ebay. Use the Tickets Finder to narrow down to this game and 2 seats. I just checked (10:10 PM on Tuesday night) and there are 43 active auctions for two seats. Not sure what your budget is but there are several auctions with pretty low prices (so far) and 14 or 15 for about $100 a seat or less.

[Rascal]

Okay Meck found a guy that has four tickets available. He bought 24 for a bronco section and he has two left after I buy two.

If you are looking for two good tickets at face value (end zone lower level) among fellow bronco fans (except for one cowboy homer) contact me ASAP!!!

[OrangeForceOne]

OF1 has landed in enemy territory! Glad you got tix Rascal. Someone should grab those 4 other tix asap!

[Rascal]

Correction...the guy only has two left when I talked to him last.

I will know more tomorrow when I talk to him again.

But if you are interested let me know ASAP. The tickets will be around face value which is cheaper then anything you can get online.

[El Guapo]

OF1 has landed in enemy territory! Glad you got tix Rascal. Someone should grab those 4 other tix asap!


aweeeesome! Are you already parked in the lot?! I work within 5 miles of that crappy stadium and can stop by today if you guys need help/directions, whatever! (I get off work at noon today)

[OrangeForceOne]

No Mav we parked at a walmart outside of Demont. We won't be in the lot until 4 hours before gametime as that is as soon as the they let people into tailgate. Tonight we'll be at the Radisson hotel linked above. Not sure what we are doing today. We have a little last minute shopping to do this morning they I guess we will do some site seeing.

[Bronx33]

No Mav we parked at a walmart outside of Demont. We won't be in the lot until 4 hours before gametime as that is as soon as the they let people into tailgate. Tonight we'll be at the Radisson hotel linked above. Not sure what we are doing today. We have a little last minute shopping to do this morning they I guess we will do some site seeing.


What a stupid set up! only 4 hours to tailgate? lol

[Bronx33]

OF1 has landed in enemy territory! Glad you got tix Rascal. Someone should grab those 4 other tix asap!


Ok this time tell disco to strap his hair on so he doesn't get kicked out before gametime.....

[El Guapo]

What a stupid set up! only 4 hours to tailgate? lol


thats the wine and cheese fans here for ya...


anyways, listen to 1310AM "The Ticket." Give em a hard time cause they're hardcore dallas homers. but they're funny nonetheless, one of their promos:

"You know you can never find a good plummer on thanksgiving." :laugh:

[Bronx33]

"You know you can never find a good plummer on thanksgiving."


But you can always find a drunk cowboy 7 days a week..........

[Bronx33]

Meck take butt load of pictures and ill do a dallas slide show.....

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Stop listening to that station, listen to 103.3 FM, ESPN dammit.

I'll give some Broncos love at 3.

Where are those endzone seats for you guys?

I'm in Section 4, Row 17.

[OrangeForceOne]

Ok we are at the Radisson! We have a clear view of the Texas Stadium from our location. What a ****hole it is. The 112 highway is jammed south bound. Still flowing ok North bound.

Getting ready to inject the turkey with the special marinade! We'll be on and off line the rest of the day so if you need any info just send a pm to this account.

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[Master___Pain]

Ok we are at the Radisson! We have a clear view of the Texas Stadium from our location. What a ****hole it is. The 112 highway is jammed south bound. Still flowing ok North bound.

Getting ready to inject the turkey with the special marinade! We'll be on and off line the rest of the day so if you need any info just send a pm to this account.

77


Meck, Staci said she'd track you guys down. Just don't give her grandpa too much grief for being a cowboys fan:poke: Have a blast tomorrow!!!

[ol number 7]

Ok we are at the Radisson! We have a clear view of the Texas Stadium from our location. What a ****hole it is. The 112 highway is jammed south bound. Still flowing ok North bound.

Getting ready to inject the turkey with the special marinade! We'll be on and off line the rest of the day so if you need any info just send a pm to this account.

77

Getting things ready for the 'ol number 7 Thanksgiving bash. Alot of friends are eating early and then coming over 4 the game.
Disco, show Jerry Jones how to style and profile Denver Style.
Meck, make sure Disco is only having the Turkey you eat, NOT the Turkey you drink. Style and Profile Boys, All of Bronco Nation is with you !!!

[OrangeForceOne]

Getting things ready for the 'ol number 7 Thanksgiving bash. Alot of friends are eating early and then coming over 4 the game.
Disco, show Jerry Jones how to style and profile Denver Style.
Meck, make sure Disco is only having the Turkey you eat, NOT the Turkey you drink. Style and Profile Boys, All of Bronco Nation is with you !!!
....it's as simple as that Jones......give us this game walk away...no one gets hurt, or walk that isle...you got a problem with that sweetheart I'll show you what I'm about later on...you just sit tight right there...............

[Bronx33]

....it's as simple as that Jones......give us this game walk away...no one gets hurt, or walk that isle...you got a problem with that sweetheart I'll show you what I'm about later on...you just sit tight right there...............


I see disco is being funny.....

[Rascal]

Looks like I should show up around noon hopefully earlier. I have to park in the cash lot so it's going to be a hike to the tailgate area.

[ol number 7]

....it's as simple as that Jones......give us this game walk away...no one gets hurt, or walk that isle...you got a problem with that sweetheart I'll show you what I'm about later on...you just sit tight right there...............

I can't help it. When I look at the big Turkey I keep thinkin of T.O.

I think Rosenhaus cooked the Turkey and the arbitrator ruled, "DONE":vermeil:

[broncobum6162]

Ok we are at the Radisson! We have a clear view of the Texas Stadium from our location. What a ****hole it is. The 112 highway is jammed south bound. Still flowing ok North bound.

Getting ready to inject the turkey with the special marinade! We'll be on and off line the rest of the day so if you need any info just send a pm to this account.

77

Glad you made it OF1. Call me if you need any last minute help w/ the turkey :poke:, :woowoo: Hey Meck, you got a big job ahead of you (keeping Disco rightious the whole game in another stadium) My guess is that he'll last 5,10 or15 minutes before he gets kicked out.

[OrangeForceOne]

OK..........wooooooooooooooooooooo back at the Radisson, what a game! Never a doubt......right gang! Disco(Made it without getting kicked out)

[Bronx33]

OK..........wooooooooooooooooooooo back at the Radisson, what a game! Never a doubt......right gang! Disco(Made it without getting kicked out)

GO! BRONCOS! and iam proud of disco for not getting kicked out, how was the crowd and or dally fans?

[OrangeForceOne]

GO! BRONCOS! and iam proud of disco for not getting kicked out, how was the crowd and or dally fans?
Tons of Bronco fans!

[Bronx33]

Tons of Bronco fans!

I could see a bunch on TV.

[Rulon Velvet Jones]

Had about 4 sitting near me.

Got to slap a "Broncos Country" sticker on one of those lousy Texas Stadium seats on the way out. Even took a picture with it!

And my god - the Texas Stadium setup is the worst. You walk a mile just from the parking lot, the seats suck, the sound system sucks, the videos/replay suck, the fans are football-ignorant, the Bataan Death March BACK to your car sucks and then, AND THEN, AND THEN - you sit in the parking lot for over an hour just to get out.

**** the Cowboys. **** Texas Stadium and **** Jerry Jones.

But thanks for the tailgate, guys. I loved it. My pops and friends had a good time. When I get some of the pictures back from my dad I'll be sure to share them around here.

[Archie]

OK..........wooooooooooooooooooooo back at the Radisson, what a game! Never a doubt......right gang! Disco(Made it without getting kicked out)

whooo hooo

[B-Love]

Nice job OF1!

America's Team got invaded by 7,000 plus wearing Orange and Blue. At least it looked that way on TV.

Fug yeah!!!

[broncobum6162]

OK..........wooooooooooooooooooooo back at the Radisson, what a game! Never a doubt......right gang! Disco(Made it without getting kicked out)

Coolness :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[NyBroncsFan77]

I think that should be Disco's New tailgate/game ritual see if he can go 5,10, 15, minutes without pissing off some drunk fan who proceeds to take his wig off. Maybe then we can can rest is piece knowing our beloved Disco is able to cheer on his favorite team. Even if that means driving cross country to watch them and party it up in the junkyard state of the meadowlands. Or the sucky environment of texas. Just remember it will only take 5, 10, 15 to get there no matter which way you go.

[Atlas]

Nice job OF1!

America's Team got invaded by 7,000 plus wearing Orange and Blue. At least it looked that way on TV.

Fug yeah!!!

There were a lot of Bronco fans there. Too bad we were all spread out.

[Rascal]

There were a lot of bronco fans there. I had 20 around my vacinity (4 rows either way in my section). It was cool.

Never been to a game at Invesco or old Migh High but that stadium was loud IMO. I honestly don't know how it could have been much louder.

We got lucky on this game (see shanked FG and dropped INT by Newman) but a victory it was nonetheless. It was sweet cheering every time we had a good play and all the cowboy fans looking at me and being all pissed off.

I'm still horse and can barely talk. It was a sweet game.

Kudos to Meck's friend Billy though. The guy was a class act and knew how to have a proper tailgate. If anybody ever has dealings with him in the future he gets an A+ in my book. We had a bit of a situation but I won't go into it as it is kinda embarrasing but the way he handled it really impressed me.

[ol number 7]

There were a lot of Bronco fans there. Too bad we were all spread out.

Just talked to Disco. Orangeforce One is in Oklahoma City passing through and on there way back to the City of Champions this evening. Best of luck from OF1 to the Colorado Buffaloes against Callahan and Nebraska this afternoon.
I think it's safe to say Jerry Jones won't be inviting Bronco Nation back for Thanksgiving. Keep it between the lines and get home safe. All the girls in CO. are waiting for your return.

[El Guapo]

There were a lot of bronco fans there. I had 20 around my vacinity (4 rows either way in my section). It was cool.



We got lucky on this game (see shanked FG and dropped INT by Newman) but a victory it was nonetheless. It was sweet cheering every time we had a good play and all the cowboy fans looking at me and being all pissed off.

I'm still horse and can barely talk. It was a sweet game.




I edited a little, but that was my experience too. What a great game to go to!

anyways, i stopped by the tailgate for a second. I wouldve stayed longer but my pops feels uncomfortable around alcohol, so i had to jet. Next time i go to a Broncos game (w/o my dad) ill hit you guys up and party for reals.

otherwise, GO BRONCOS! :charge:

[Meck77]

Glad you got in Rascal, nice meeting some new faces, OF1 has arrrived safely at home. Missed my girlfriends birthday the day before yesterday so I'm outta here.

We are pretty beat but what an awesome time! Best thing is the weekend is here and so is more football!


If you sent me a pm or email about any of the other tailgates I'll need some time to respond but don't worry KC is dialded in, Buffalo well underway, and SD is a go!


Go Broncos!

[ol number 7]

Glad you got in Rascal, nice meeting some new faces, OF1 has arrrived safely at home. Missed my girlfriends birthday the day before yesterday so I'm outta here.

We are pretty beat but what an awesome time! Best thing is the weekend is here and so is more football!


If you sent me a pm or email about any of the other tailgates I'll need some time to respond but don't worry KC is dialded in, Buffalo well underway, and SD is a go!


Go Broncos!

Have Disco take the wig to the beauty shop and get it primped up for KC

[Meck77]

We have around 160 pics of this road trip/game. They'll be up in a couple days. We managed to sit 50 yard line row 1 for the second half. We got some pretty good pics.

[Archie]

We have around 160 pics of this road trip/game. They'll be up in a couple days. We managed to sit 50 yard line row 1 for the second half. We got some pretty good pics.

Nice.....

[Rocket 7]

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[Rocket 7]

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[Rocket 7]

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[Woody]

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[Cowboys Fan]

Hi everyone. I'm a Dallas-area transplanted Cowboys fan originally from New Jersey. My wife and I moved here after 9-11 so I can get season tickets and tailgate at every Cowboys game. I'm posting in here for several reasons (mainly because I fell in love with a Broncos vehicle I saw drive past the perimeter of the stadium that I need to replicate), but I'd like to address some of the points that were made about Texas Stadium (which in my opinion are dead-on) and what you can do about it:

the Texas Stadium setup is the worst.

I have no idea who the architect of Texas Stadium was back in the late 1960s, but they were probably from some local church group. It was designed without tailgating in mind. I’m so used to the setup at Giants Stadium, that when I moved down here it seemed very backwards. Here’s the deal with the parking passes – just because you have season tickets does not mean you have blue parking passes. Blue parking passes are allotted to those season ticket holders who own the seat options for those seats. Back when the stadium was built, some genius decided to charge people $5,000 per seat to own the right to purchase those exact seat locations every year (to help fund the building of the stadium). Those options entitled you to buy a blue parking pass for $40.00 per game (it was $30.00 last year). Here’s the problem with this scenario: back in the late 1960s, the only people who could afford that were the wealthy socialites who knew nothing about football. Hell, $5,000 per seat today is a lot of money. $20,000 for a family of 4?? ??? Places like NY and Green Bay have no seat option system, and yet they are sold out every game and have loud fan bases.

You walk a mile just from the parking lot
That’s why you need the blue parking passes. I don’t care if it’s $120 per game for blue parking, I’m not breaking down my tailgate setup an extra 45 minutes early just to walk 2 miles to the stadium. That’s friggin crazy. Red Parking, Gold Parking, Cash-Only parking are not even part of the equation. AT THE VERY LEAST, YOU NEED BLUE PARKING PASSES. Also FYI, blue parking is more expensive on the scalping market for Monday night games and Thanksgiving games than for Sunday games. General rule of thumb is that you’ll pay about double face value to a scalper for blue parking passes (almost tripple for Monday and Thanksgiving). Suite owners are allocated VIP parking passes. VIP are essentially the same as blue parking, but have an extra perk which I will explain later on.

the seats suck, the sound system sucks

The seats don’t suck - they blow. They are filthy, uncomfortable and decrepid. That’s why I always bring a seat cushion. The sound system is the worst. It’s very distorted. We call it the Rice Krispies system – lots of snap, crackle, and pop during the game. I can only hope these issues are fixed when the new stadium is built in Arlington.


the videos/replay suck
The content and amount of replays shown is one thing. The actual video screens are brand new multi million dollar, high-def, plasma screens. They were installed in 2003. These beautiful screens and the pre-2003 screens are like night and day. There were times when you couldn’t even make out the picture on the pre-2003 screens. So, aside from the queer Adam Sandler movie clips, I love these screens.

the fans are football-ignorant
That’s an understatement. This goes back to what I said earlier about who attends the games. Somebody mentioned it’s a wine-and-cheese crowd. I call it “the funeral crowd.” Over the last couple of years I’ve noticed that in the lower levels between the 30 yard lines are where the majority of the funeral precession is seated. Lower level end zone seats and upper level between the 30 yard lines have a decent amount of vocal fans. Upper level end zone seats (the cheapest seats in the house) usually house fans of the visiting teams or non-English speaking Mexican Cowboys fans who are fall-down drunk by halftime. The ones in section 101 & 136 try to start “the wave” by the 3rd quarter. I cannot even begin to tell you how frustrated I get during games, because of the lack of knowledge most of the attendees have regarding the nuances of the game. Case in point: Did you notice the video screens had to display “QUIET WE’RE ON OFFENSE”?? Duh!!! How friggin’ stupid are these people?? I come from the football culture in the northeast where the hometown fans make the stadium absolutely deafening for the opposing offense (which as you know causes false starts). So far this year, I’ve already had an air-horn confiscated from me because somebody was complaining about the noise. Not only was I sitting in the front row of the upper deck so there was nobody in front of me, but I only used it from the point the opposing QB approached the line of scrimmage until the ball was snapped. I wouldn’t have to do this if the crowd was loud. During the Thanksgiving game I was sitting in section 26 row 9 – Cowboys side of the field, 35 yard line, 9 rows up from the field. Every time Jake Plummer and the Broncos broke their huddle and approached the line of scrimmage I started ringing my cowbell and screaming at the top of my lungs until the ball is snapped to cause a false start. Wouldn’t you know that at some point in the 2nd quarter, some 50-year old female Cowboys fan sitting about 4 rows in front of me turned and said, “Are y’all going to do that all game? You’re giving me a headache.” One of my friends sitting next to me who flew in from the United Kingdom (big Cowboys fan) replied to her in his Welch accent, “This isn’t a tea party. Would you prefer seats at the opera?” I almost fell over laughing. We saw loads of people dressed like they were going to a recital, sitting on their hands during the game, not making a sound….until the Cowboys get the ball in scoring position. THEN, they start cheering, “C’mon Cowboys!!!” My friend stands up, “Will you shut the **** up?!?!? We’re on offense!!!” The aggregate football IQ at the stadium is frightening. Many times during the game you’ll hear someone comment, “Staubach would have avoided that sack, or Bob Lilly would have made that tackle.” I just laugh and think, “They played 30 years ago. Have you followed the team since then? Do you even know who they drafted this year?” On thing I’ve noticed: There are more die-hard Cowboys fans OUTSIDE the state of Texas than inside Texas.

the Bataan Death March BACK to your car sucks and then, AND THEN, AND THEN - you sit in the parking lot for over an hour just to get out.

LOL!!! That’s a funny analogy. It IS reminiscent of the Bataan Death March. This is why I spend $160.00 per game for VIP parking passes. One of the perks is that you park within 50 feet of the stadium and have a VERY short walk, and the second perk (and most important) is that if you have a suite ticket AND a VIP parking pass you can enter the stadium parking lot more than 4 hours before the blue parking pass holders are allowed to enter. Suite-owners are allowed to stock their suite 8 hours before kickoff. The company I work for has a suite, so I grab a suite ticket just to use for parking (I give it back to them when they arrive at the stadium), and I arrive and setup at the Stadium about 5-6 hours before kickoff. I show the security guards who man the gate my VIP pass and suite ticket and they let me right into the parking lot. On Thanksgiving, my family arrived at Texas Stadium about 9:50 AM. As I was setting up near gate 8, a bunch of Broncos fans who were outside the gates waiting to enter at 11:00AM (Cowboys fans would never get there this early) walked up to me asking how I got in so early. LOL Then I had to explain to them about the VIP pass. Noon games are rough as we normally get up about 4:00AM to arrive at the stadium 6:45 AM local time, but as far as waiting an hour to exit after the game, read below….

What a stupid set up! only 4 hours to tailgate? lol
I am at the stadium for 12-13 hours on game day. At my first Cowboys home game in 2002, we were the ONLY people in the parking until 3 hours prior to kickoff. At that point some stragglers started wandering into the Stadium. We were one of the only ones tailgating and passersby would gawk at us like we were from Mars because we were grilling in a parking lot. Now it’s starting to get better as more die-hards MOVE to Texas. Here is usually what we do for 12:00 PM games: We arrive at the stadium approximately 6:45-7:00AM, setup DirecTV dish, 20” color TV, grill, etc, watch all pregame shows, enter the stadium 20 minutes before kickoff, after the game is over we head back to the tailgate and watch all the 3:00PM games on the NFL Sunday Ticket while the traffic exits the stadium. Approximately 6:30 PM when all 3:00 PM games are over we leave the stadium, encounter no traffic exiting, and arrive home in about 30 minutes (leaving at the conclusion of the game would mean a 90-100 minute ride home). Joe Cahn from tailgating.com stopped by Thanksgiving 2003 and put a pic of us on his website. I think he’s stopping by again on the Dec. 11th game against Kansas City. I’m sure I’ll have my air horn confiscated again that game, so any of you Broncos fans want to make the trip to root against Kansas City, let me know.

listen to 1310AM "The Ticket." Give em a hard time cause they're hardcore Dallas homers.

Actually, this is probably the only “untrue” thing I’ve read on here. Stream 1310 The Ticket on www.theticket.com and see what I mean. The BAD Radio show (Bob Sturm & Dan McDowell) are Dallas transplants. Bob is from Green Bay and a huge Packers fan, and Dan is from Cleveland and a huge Browns fan. Both are indifferent to the Cowboys and highly critical of everything Dallas. The Hardline radio show hosts have actually made disparaging remarks about Bill Parcells, calling him the “New Jersey con-man.” Now I don’t care who you root for, but like coach Shanahan (who Bill Parcells respects immensely as he stated in his pregame show), you cant argue with Parcells’ track record. The guy won everywhere he coached. The Ticket has even parodied a gay love song sung by a fake Jerry Jones to Bill Parcells. Another Ticket radio host Dale Hansen was fired 10 years ago from the Cowboys. He used to do Cowboys radio play-by-play, but his critical nature against Jerry Jones got him fired. Now, he jabs the Cowboys every chance he gets. Dallas homers?? I wish!!! ESPN radio is friendlier to the Cowboys than The Ticket.

What a ****hole it is. The 112 highway is jammed south bound. Still flowing ok North bound.

****hole, cesspool, armpit……insert your offensive adjective here….it all fits. I affectionately refer to Texas Stadium as the “Camden, NJ of Texas.” Before I moved down here I thought Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia was the worst stadium in the NFL. Texas Stadium runs a close second. With the destruction of The Vet, Texas Stadium may well be the worst stadium in the NFL. Although The Louisiana Superdome post hurricane Katrina may now surpass Texas Stadium. The roadways leading into the stadium are very confusing and always congested. I don’t know what the highway situation will be like with the new stadium, though.

Now to the main reason I posted here. About an hour after Texas Stadium started allowing the blue parking passes into the parking lot, I spotted a Denver Broncos fan in a vehicle towing something that looked like the pic I’ll post next. Copying is the highest form of flattery, and all I thought is, “I need to get me one of those things.” My wife said the look in my eyes was like the first time I saw Jenna Jameson. LOL The photo may not be the EXACT thing I saw, but it’s close enough. If anyone knows who owns this tailgate monster, please contact me. I’d love to pick their brain on building a similar one here in Dallas. Unfortunately, I don’t have the money to buy or build an Orange Force One, nor do I want to park in the RV section with one. By building a replica of what this Broncos fan owns, I can still park in the VIP section. Next time the Broncos visit Texas Stadium, please stop by and say hello. Unlike those faggedy fans in Philly, most of us at Texas Stadium are courteous to fans of the visiting team. It’s always good to see die-hard fans of other teams who weren’t released from Alcatraz just prior to the game showing their loyalty to their team.

All pics will be attached in posts that follow this one……Hope all of you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving at Texas Stadium.

[Cowboys Fan]

If anybody knows who owns this beauty, please put me in contact with them.

[Cowboys Fan]

Here's what they look like:

[Cowboys Fan]

Here's our tailgate while we were setting up. As you can see I'm brainwashing my girls early. Notice all the empty spots in the stadium 3 hours prior to kickoff. Very sad....Feel free to stop by if any of you come to root against the Chiefs Dec. 11th

[Meck77]

Nice play pen. I did something like that at a pig roast at my house earlier this year. We filled a large flat bed trailer with sand and stuck it in my big garage (it was snowing outside). The kids never even left the sand pit.

Wow Cowboy fan I can tell you are definetly concerned about what happens in and around your stadium. You definetly have some issues there some of which our two stadiums have in common. Keep up the fight Cowboy fan. I know the guys that own that bus btw. It says it right on the side. "Lampson" Ha!

All joking aside they tailgate just a few spots down from us every week in Denver.

[Meck77]

Ok pics are up.

http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051124_Cowboys/index.html

[Cowboys Fan]

Thanks Meck. I even purchased a 10’ x 10’ piece of blue carpet and padding from Home Depot, so the playpen won’t be on the concrete parking lot. Jokingly, I was going to put up a sign on the playpen that said "don’t feed the animals," but my wife didn't like it. You know, I’m so used to watching all my Cowboys games in enemy territory, then I move here to TX and see what a ****hole the stadium is with apathetic fans. You'd think a team that has been to 6 Super Bowls would have a decent stadium with supportive fans....NOT!! Anyway, like you I view tailgating as part of the "day long event." I don’t view it as something to do after you're finished with church. I'm doing my part. I only hope I live long enough to see all the Cowboys-socialites die off, so the real fans can get their seats.

When you see the Lampson-mobile, please tell them a die hard Cowboys fan says they are my hero. If I build something like him I can even incorporate your kiddie sand pit into the trailer. I’ll PM you my contact info if you don’t mind forwarding it along to them. Thanks so much!!!

P.S. don't forget to soften up the Chiefs for us when you play them on Dec 4th.

[Elway7]

Had about 4 sitting near me.

Got to slap a "Broncos Country" sticker on one of those lousy Texas Stadium seats on the way out. Even took a picture with it!

And my god - the Texas Stadium setup is the worst. You walk a mile just from the parking lot, the seats suck, the sound system sucks, the videos/replay suck, the fans are football-ignorant, the Bataan Death March BACK to your car sucks and then, AND THEN, AND THEN - you sit in the parking lot for over an hour just to get out.

**** the Cowboys. **** Texas Stadium and **** Jerry Jones.

But thanks for the tailgate, guys. I loved it. My pops and friends had a good time. When I get some of the pictures back from my dad I'll be sure to share them around here.


You aren't lying! Sunday's game wasn't bad because we parked in the Bus/RV lot. We tried parking there again for Thursday's game but the traffic nazis directed us to a lot behind the stadium about two miles away so I totally missed visiting the tailgate and paying my respects to OrangeForceOne >:'( We also waited more than an hour to get out of the parking lot, but lucky for us we had more than enough beer on hand and a DVD player in the van to keep us entertained. However, the game itself more than made up for all the other crappy things about the stadium. Nothing better than listening to thousands of Cowboy fans whining about losing and begging for the Colts to kick Denver's ass!

[Cowboys Fan]

Nothing better than listening to thousands of Cowboy fans whining about losing and begging for the Colts to kick Denver's ass!

We're actually rooting for the Broncos to physically beat up the Chiefs this weekend. Soften' 'em up for us, boys!!