WEEK 14 (Broncos @ CHARGERS) Dec 10th

[Master___Pain]

Last year we tailgated with Meck77 and Sassy, and a whole lot of bronco fans. We were in Lot C, just as you come from the opposite side of the freeway, on Friars Rd. The past few years I have been getting there at 7am. Let me know where to start posting up. I am bringing a nice bbq, ez-up, and will probably have a few tables. We will most likely have about 4 cars.

John, are you reading this? That spot worked pretty well last year I thought.

[broncofan2438]

The only thing is, Master Pain......With the spot being so close to the entrance, it will fill up fast.

[Master___Pain]

The only thing is, Master Pain......With the spot being so close to the entrance, it will fill up fast.

The area under the marquee? If my memory is correct it did not really start filling up until 1.5 hours before KO, if not a little later. I think we got there around 10:30 last year and there was plenty of space to park. In any event, just tell me where to be.

[Meck77]

We took the marquee spot down at the crack of dawn last year. I'd say you correct MP in that the area was pretty empty until a couple hours to gametime.

[Hogan11]

With the cost of group parking at $20 a spot and does not include parking your car and probably is on the outskirts, we should try to get as many cars to go into the lot together so we can make sure we take as many spaces together so we can take over the driveway that is next to cars. I dont want to have 100 people blocking others tailgate especially at an away game. If we had an RV, then we wouldnt have this problem. Next question is when is a reasonable time for people to want to get to the lot? If we can get 5 or 6 cars together, that might be a decent amount of ashpalt to take over.

You roping off the area again this year I take it?

I already told Sass we're gonna be there earlier this year.....I may need a buzz going before I see this game.

[broncofan2438]

Ok, in any event, we should decide where to set up, because the majority of us will be without internet access from about thurs, or fri on.

[Sassy]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/SSundheim/100_1111.jpg

[Sassy]

Is that you with the sign Broncofan2438? Ha!

[broncofan2438]

Thats me, hell yea

[DenVa BroncHoos]

hey everyone renting a car in LA in town for gw vs usc saturday in anaheim. coming down early sunday. let me know how I can help take a space or walk up later will make beer brats!!!

[Meck77]

You roping off the area again this year I take it?

I already told Sass we're gonna be there earlier this year.....

Well if you two would just get some sleep before gamedays....:wiggle:

This is what the lot looked like about an hour after we got there. Must have been about 8:00am or so. lol

If I were going I'd glady take down some spots when the lot opens. That's the only way to do it IMO. Something about being in an empty tailgating lot, lighting a grill, looking at a real quite stadium that just sets the ton for gameday in my book.

http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/slides/DSCN5101.html
Have fun you guys!

*edit*

Here's something I've found that's fun to do during the tailgates. When a Charger fan walks up talking some smak...Reply with..."Oh btw what number was Dan Fouts". It's freakin hillarious when the "charger fans" look at one another and say "um..huh...did he play for us? What number was he? Was he our QB?". I'm serious it's a riot! I'd say less than 20% of "Charger Fans" I asked this question to a couple years ago knew the answer. The reason=There aren't alot of Charger fans.

[TailgateNut]

Breakfast for Champions. CBF, raise some hell for me!





http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/index.html

[Meck77]

Breakfast for Champions. CBF, raise some hell for me!





http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/index.html

I think you meant to post this link Nut? That's CBF1. #3 in the lot last year...lol

He's always prepared. Not sure he even slept the night before. Look at those eyes.Ha!

http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/slides/DSCN5100.html

[Sassy]

Sleep...what's that??? Well, it might be possible if the Red Lion let us turn on some AC...the heat kicks in about 2 am over there and it's about 110 in the room! So we were up at 3:30 am for good for the KC game. Good thing room service opens at 6!!!

[Master___Pain]

Just curious, is there something wrong with planning the tailgate at the same spot as last year? It seemed to work out really well.

[Sassy]

Just curious, is there something wrong with planning the tailgate at the same spot as last year? It seemed to work out really well.

Not that I'm aware of...it worked out well, I thought.

[ludo21]

That place MP seems like the best imo, worked out well last year, should again right?

[Master___Pain]

That place MP seems like the best imo, worked out well last year, should again right?

That'd be my vote, as it is easy to find and get into but I am flying in and am not the one doing the leg work of bringing a grill, tent, etc. Ultimately I'll be where John decides he wants the TG to be.

[Sassy]

That'd be my vote, as it is easy to find and get into but I am flying in and am not the one doing the leg work of bringing a grill, tent, etc. Ultimately I'll be where John decides he wants the TG to be.

Us too...we won't have a vechicle either...taking the trolley to the game.

[broncocalijohn]

OK LOT C it is. Pick a spot that can accomodate over 100 people. End of aisle. If everyone is cool with it, Ill be there. No roping off section as it wont be group parking. Will the beads be there too? Meck knows mack will be coming. I always look for the crease down their jersey showing that htey just unfolded it from the store they bought from the day before. Actually, i try to be cool with them as it is there house but we seem to rent it every year. Once they start, they get a mouth full from me. Trivia questions are fun. ANYONE want to print some easy questions up to rapid fire a them when they try to smack us? I think we only have to go back to Humphries, Flash Gordon, Bernsteine etc to see how much they know from late 90s.

[broncofan2438]

Good idea, ok, i will get there between 7 and 7:30am. I will start setting up, we should have two tents (ez-ups), a bbq and two tables. I will be in a four door charcoal GMC truck. It has a lumber rack on it, and we should have our ten foot coors light bronco banner out. Keep your eyes open.
Lets get a final count on people

[Sassy]

Who's going to Diego?

Hogan & Sass
Ludo +1
Popps & Wifey
Pez & Wifey
Broncofan2438 +15
Broncocalijohn
CBF1 ?
DenVa BroncHoos +2
Master Pain +2
Jason + 1 ?
Hypnotic



Add your name!!!

[Master___Pain]

Who's going to Diego?

Hogan & Sass
Ludo +1
Popps & Wifey
Pez & Wifey
Broncofan2438 +15
Broncocalijohn
CBF1 ?
DenVa BroncHoos +2
Master Pain +2
Jason + 1 ?
Hypnotic



Add your name!!!

I forgot I have 3 more meeting me at some point....did not buy their tickets from John but they'll contribute.

Where does someone get the beads like we had last year? Party store?

[Sassy]

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[Sassy]

http://www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm/directions/parkchargers.shtml

[Sassy]

Here's a parking lot map.

http://www.sandiego.gov/qualcomm/pdf/parkmapchargers.pdf

[Master___Pain]

I posted this in the roll call thread....it's a map of Qualcomm from google earth with the parking lots for Chargers games over laid on it.

My recollection is that we were near the D4 and D5 parking areas, shown on the map, last year. The marquee sign is just north of the D5 mark towards Friars Road. I assume this is where we are planning on being since Lot C appears to be all reserved parking?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m136/Master___Pain/Qualcommcopy.jpg?t=1165511483

[Sassy]

I think your right Master P...I have a pic of the Qualcomm sign and we were almost right below that...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a128/SSundheim/100_1115.jpg

[Sassy]

Who's going to Diego?

Hogan & Sass
Ludo +4
Popps & Wifey
Pez & Wifey
Broncofan2438 +15
Broncocalijohn
CBF1
DenVa BroncHoos +2
Master Pain +2
Jason + 1 ?
Hypnotic
Red Rocket +3
Brncofaan + 3

[brncofaan]

Brncofaan + 3 we will be there I think near the sign.. Mile High West.. aka Qualcomm.. see everybody there.. start the SUN dance now.. NO MORE RAIN!!!:sunshine:

[broncofan2438]

ok. so we have settled it. We will be tailgating just under the sign. Seems like it is in D4 or D5, in any event, like i said i will be there between 7 and 7:30am so look for a Charcoal GMC truck with lots of Bronco stuff.

[Master___Pain]

See you all at the Marquee.....I should be wearing my standard bronco gear like in the pic here (Meck jersey and my GF is in the Champ jersey).

http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/slides/DSCN5113.html

[broncofan2438]

Sounds good MP, see you there. Does anyone plan to meet up on Saturday night? Maybe get some drinks?

[Master___Pain]

Sounds good MP, see you there. Does anyone plan to meet up on Saturday night? Maybe get some drinks?

I would but we have family obligations most of the weekend, except for Sunday of course.

[Sassy]

Sounds good MP, see you there. Does anyone plan to meet up on Saturday night? Maybe get some drinks?

Not sure when we'd be getting in...We're hitting up some food/beers after we get checked in, though.

[ludo21]

Sweeet, D4 sounds goood.

Ill be #55 DJ

[smalltowngrll]

Have fun everyone! Celebrate lots and lots this weekend, cheer our Broncos to a victory!! Oh.....and take LOTS and LOTS of pics!!!

[Sassy]

Have fun everyone! Celebrate lots and lots this weekend, cheer our Broncos to a victory!! Oh.....and take LOTS and LOTS of pics!!!

No problem there!!! You and your crowd do the same in Arizona!!!

[CBF1]

I will have the orange and blue beads again this year for ALL Bronco fans as well as the normal contraband.

Do I need to bring a Bar-B-Q or are we fine?

Someone can call me and let me know, If I do not answer please leave me a message,

CBF1 805-732-7069 cell

[Jason in LA]

I posted this in the roll call thread....it's a map of Qualcomm from google earth with the parking lots for Chargers games over laid on it.

My recollection is that we were near the D4 and D5 parking areas, shown on the map, last year. The marquee sign is just north of the D5 mark towards Friars Road. I assume this is where we are planning on being since Lot C appears to be all reserved parking?

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m136/Master___Pain/Qualcommcopy.jpg?t=1165511483


What are we the Griswolds? I guess we'll be the first ones out of the parking lot. ;D

[ludo21]

What are we the Griswolds? I guess we'll be the first ones out of the parking lot. ;D


Gotta be prepared, sucks to not know where your going, especially when Ive never been there.

And I wont be to the stadium till 9 ish.

[Sassy]

I'll be there whenver Hogan gets his butt out of bed ;D

[Hogan11]

I'll be there whenver Hogan gets his butt out of bed ;D

Me? Oh I'll be up Lady....no worries :thumbs:

Look for the guy with the #11 away jersey, the old school hat and the spare tire w/ a beer in his hand...that'll be me. Ha!

Hey, they took the rain out of the forcast!! :thumbs: !Booya!

[Sassy]

Me? Oh I'll be up Lady....no worries :thumbs:

Look for the guy with the #11 away jersey, the old school hat and the spare tire w/ a beer in his hand...that'll be me. Ha!

Hey, they took the rain out of the forcast!! :thumbs: !Booya!

I know you'll be up but will you be out of bed??? :rofl:
I'm just teasin' ya!!!

Where did you see no rain?

Saturday
Dec 09 Clear
Hi: 66° Lo: 48°
Sunny skies. High 66F and low 48F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
10%
Sunday
Dec 10 Clear
Hi: 66° Lo: 46°
Chance of light rain. High 66F and low 46F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
30%
Monday
Dec 11 Fair
Hi: 68° Lo: 46°
Sunny skies. High 68F and low 46F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
4%
Tuesday
Dec 12 Clear
Hi: 70° Lo: 48°
Sunny skies. High 70F and low 48F.
3%
Wednesday
Dec 13 Fair
Hi: 68° Lo: 50°
Mostly clear skies. High 68F and low 50F.
3%

[Jason in LA]

Are we set in D4? Is there anything that I should be looking for? I don't want to end up at the wrong tailgate. I guess you guys can spot me. The black guy with a bald head and goatee, wearing the old white Broncos jersey (#30, TD), and holding a camera with a big lens.

[broncofan2438]

Look for a charcoal four door GMC truck, with a ten foot Coors Light Bronco banner in D4, Two Bailey jerseys, one Elway, one Anderson and two ez-ups.

[broncofan2438]

CBF1, if you want to bring a bbq you can, if it is not a big deal. I would check with broncocalijohn. See you there with beads and a beautiful day

[broncofan2438]

Are we going to get the in-com-plete chant going?

[broncocalijohn]

Are we set in D4? Is there anything that I should be looking for? I don't want to end up at the wrong tailgate. I guess you guys can spot me. The black guy with a bald head and goatee, wearing the old white Broncos jersey (#30, TD), and holding a camera with a big lens.

Can you be more specific? I mean there are a ton of black guys with a white TD jersey especially holding a camera with a big lens. Hilarious! Just look for me. Ill be the white guy with a Broncos jersey and a beer in my hand. Jason, we need some good photos of the tailgate and the action on the field. Come up to Plaza 54 for all of us cheering on the victory.

[broncocalijohn]

Look for a charcoal four door GMC truck, with a ten foot Coors Light Bronco banner in D4, Two Bailey jerseys, one Elway, one Anderson and two ez-ups.


i am not bringing grill but i figure we need at least 2 to 3. Remember, I am not cooking the whole time. All have to chip in or u get frozen cow. Pick out d4 or d5 as long as we have lots of driveway room. If everyone like the spot from last year (not where i was but Meck and Company), then that shall do. BTW: Jordan, is 24 38 for the CB and MA jerseys?

[DenVa BroncHoos]

ok. so we have settled it. We will be tailgating just under the sign. Seems like it is in D4 or D5, in any event, like i said i will be there between 7 and 7:30am so look for a Charcoal GMC truck with lots of Bronco stuff.

all over that see you there 2438

--Byron

[Los Broncos]

:notworthy Dam wish i was going this year, dont have a ticket,anyone have a extra one?

[Meck77]

You really can't miss that big sign and here is a pic towards the stadium from under the sign to give you some perspective. It's pretty far back but should give you guys plenty of room and allow for people to park nearby who show up late. You can see the D4 sign on the pole.

Don't forget to get a group shot! It's easy to do. CBF1 you are pretty much the loudest sum biatch in the lot. I'm sure you could coral everyone. lol

http://www.orangeforceone.com/albums/ptm/20051231_Chargers/slides/DSCN5108.html

[Hogan11]

Alright people....a massive water main break in my town has forced my hand into leaving on this vacation a day early.

I'm outta here...we'll see everyone in the lot on Sunday. I'll be relying on Sass for communications once I hit the ground. GO BRONCOS!!!!

[milehimike]

Hate to miss this game this year, was looking forward to seeing all of you again, and bringing BRATS. But something urgent came up, so Kevin from seattle will be my proxy and yell for me. Take lots of photos!! !Booya! CBF1 I'll really be missing that 12yr old scotch, SINGLE MALT of corse, :thumbs: I know he'll have one for me. Miss you all, give them chuggers hell !!! "GO BRONCOS":bronxrox: :chargstin ;D

[ludo21]

Leaving tommorow :strong:

C ya in Lot D!!

[Sassy]

Me too! 1:15 pm flight!!! Then a 5:20 to Diego...

[CBF1]

i am not bringing grill but i figure we need at least 2 to 3. Remember, I am not cooking the whole time. All have to chip in or u get frozen cow. Pick out d4 or d5 as long as we have lots of driveway room. If everyone like the spot from last year (not where i was but Meck and Company), then that shall do. BTW: Jordan, is 24 38 for the CB and MA jerseys?

I am confused.... You are cooking food for those that bought tickets from you, But you do not have a bar-b-q? CBF1 is thinking BCJ is bringing an easy bake oven :)

[broncofan2438]

Ok people, im taking off from Temecula area. I have given my number to those that need it. Ill be at the game early. See you there, D4!! Get ready to have some fun!!
GO BRONCOS

[broncocalijohn]

I am confused.... You are cooking food for those that bought tickets from you, But you do not have a bar-b-q? CBF1 is thinking BCJ is bringing an easy bake over :)

I dont have the privelege of Dads truck to hall it. I figure with the ticket, beer, soda, side items and meat for the BBQ all at a good price, I need to enjoy the tailgate too. with broncofan bringing a grill and i know of at least one other, It will be fine. Everyone chipping in worked great at the home opener so it should on Sunday. This way I can make sure you behave in the parking lot towards the new sd fans.

[broncocalijohn]

OMG! IT IS RAINING! RUN! RUN! Will we have three years in a row of rain? Early morning says so. Thanks alot Masterpain, Hogan and Sassy! I bet it would have been 80 degrees if you guys stayed home. But we will take your good luck for rain anyday. Here is to a dry game. Last time posting until after the game. And yes I mean it unlike Mock coming back to the Mane.

[ludo21]

im here in SD!!

And no i didnt bring the rain, blame sassy and hogan.

See ya tommorow.

[CBF1]

Damn Sassy and Hogan!!! 3 years ago it was sunny and warm.

[missingnumber7]

Don't be damning sassy and hogan...especially after we win cuz they haven't seen the broncos lose in person together.

[ludo21]

Don't be damning sassy and hogan...especially after we win cuz they haven't seen the broncos lose in person together.

well our combined karma didnt do crap!!

I made it home!! woohoo!

Thanks to all of the following for the great time!

CBF1
Broncofan jordan and his crew
jon
sassy/ hogan
Jason - we saw ya schmoozing the Diego cheerleaders!! nice! ^5
MP and friends

[broncocalijohn]

Nice meeting you guys (again). Not the best game, but at least we stayed to the end unlike so many charger fans every year. See you guys next year and Jason, when you post those pixs, make sure you delete that one mastercating one. Yes, mastercating if you know what that is.

[Sassy]

An exhausted Sass here back from Diego...just got in a half hour ago.
Great trip...even a great time at the game and minus the score, it was a fun game. Thanks again John for a great tailgate and the tickets! (It's great to have someone we know take care of this for us! Hogan and I really appreciate having you there!)...fun seeing everyone again...EXCEPT POPPS AND PEZ! (and a few others...where were you all? )Jason, thanks again for the ride...we really appreciate it. It was fun meeting new Maners and great to see the ones we'd already met!

P.S. We saw NO RAIN and I would have rather had the rain and the score from last year than sun! (Dang, got to admit though, LT is one impressive RB.)

[DenVa BroncHoos]

I couldnt get there early enough and was forced into J5. Hope all is well, Great 3rd quarter! Sorry we couldnt meet up. Hope to meet you all sometime in the future. Beat Arizona!

[Sassy]

BTW...MECK...you would have been proud of us...Hogan and I were literally the last Bronco fans to leave Qualcomm...Jason In LA gave us a ride to the trolley and we were the last ones out along with Dimitri and John! LOL!

Dang Charger fans didn't even stick around until the end of the game to watch LT get the record and the Chargers to get the AFC West...fickle fans. I learned three things about charger fans...they think LT is GOD, They think they are going to the SB and they don't have a clue who Rivers is...LOL...very few River's jersey's in the stadium.

[broncocalijohn]

sassy,
look on the main central threads for jason's photos. Ludo and I stole some of the shots for our avatars. I believe we were in the lot until 7 55 PM. Almost shut it down. Nothing like tailgating almost as long after the game than before. That is what it is about.

[Meck77]

BTW...MECK...you would have been proud of us...Hogan and I were literally the last Bronco fans to leave Qualcomm...Jason In LA gave us a ride to the trolley and we were the last ones out along with Dimitri and John! LOL!

Dang Charger fans didn't even stick around until the end of the game to watch LT get the record and the Chargers to get the AFC West...fickle fans. I learned three things about charger fans...they think LT is GOD, They think they are going to the SB and they don't have a clue who Rivers is...LOL...very few River's jersey's in the stadium.

That was a rough one. Glad you still had a good one. That's where the tailgating comes into play. Win or lose it's always fun to lift a brew with Broncos fans in the lot!

I didn't think we had a chance in hell of winning but I was hoping your mojo would do the impossible.;D

[broncofan2438]

Hey, thanks to everyone. Had a great time. Hope to see all of there next year. And next year john try to get there earlier

[Sassy]

That was a rough one. Glad you still had a good one. That's where the tailgating comes into play. Win or lose it's always fun to lift a brew with Broncos fans in the lot!

I didn't think we had a chance in hell of winning but I was hoping your mojo would do the impossible.;D

But we're still 6-1 ;D We'll take it!!!

[Hogan11]

Once again, it appears that I'm the last one to make it home from the game :thumbs:

Just wanna thank all that I had the pleasure to meet & re-meet this past weekend, especially John for making it all happen and CBF1 for setting me up.

Sass & I had a great time, as always...and the debate goes on as to whether or not we'll try to squeeze Diego in as the away game next year....in spite of the Chargers, we are falling in love with the city a little more with each visit.

Maybe we'll see you all again in Diego in '07, maybe not....stay tuned.

[broncocalijohn]

hogan, dont forget Broncofan2438. He was the only one to come through with the grill and had everything set up when I arrived before 10am (yes that beats last year by 30 minutes!). That meat wouldnt not have been very tasty frozen or chilled. Try to do it next year. Mark this down as the callout of a MNF game Broncos vs Chargers at MHW.

[broncofan2438]

Thanks calijohn, next year hopefully you can get there earlier. Maybe. Anyways, hope to see all of you next year and maybe more denver fans.

[Hogan11]

hogan, dont forget Broncofan2438. He was the only one to come through with the grill and had everything set up when I arrived before 10am (yes that beats last year by 30 minutes!). That meat wouldnt not have been very tasty frozen or chilled. Try to do it next year. Mark this down as the callout of a MNF game Broncos vs Chargers at MHW.

Oh hey, I'm not denying anyone their contributions....but for an out of towner like me (wayyyy out of town in my case) getting that seat is the #1 priority and that wouldn't be possible or anywhere near as great as it has been the last couple of years if it wasn't for you.

[Sassy]

Oh hey, I'm not denying anyone their contributions....but for an out of towner like me (wayyyy out of town in my case) getting that seat is the #1 priority and that wouldn't be possible or anywhere near as great as it has been the last couple of years if it wasn't for you.

I'll second that! :sunshine:

[broncocalijohn]

I just wanted to mention 2438 's contribution since many didnt know that he had everything set up and had the grill. It does take more than tickets to make a great game/tailgate. But i do welcome your compliment.

[broncofan2438]

Thanks calijohn