Long range forecast for the VT game. High of 58, falling to around 40 at midnight. No sign of rain. Dress warmly. The last game I had hot apple cider on the menu and switched it to Margaritas since it was in the 80s. Won't have that problem this time! Sorry, Chris, but I don't see what the problem ...

Dear Chris,

As you know, I'm a vegan, although I make exceptions for High Holy Days, such as Tailgate.

So, I will be there with carnivorous intent.

Also, if there be no objection, and as I hear none, I will bring Dear Wife's Baked Lemon Cake.

Thank you as always!

Ted

Dear Chris, My words fail. My heart is feeling hurt for you. I loved talking with Marilyn! She was one of my tail gating enjoyments. I loved her smartness, kindness, centeredness and curiosity. And she clearly loved you and was proud of you. I wish you peace, and that you will cherish the best memor...

Lemon Pound Cake will be there, and I will accompany, to make sure it reaches its destinations.

CB&B, Your title for the festivities "Duke vs Sad Native Americans" is intriguing. Whence cometh the "Sad" qualifier? Sad because these Native Americans were seriously disappointed by the quality, including character, of the Europeans they met? Sad because they can't get out of the ACC? Sad because ...

Dear CB&B,

Alas, both My Dear Wife's Lemon Cake and I will not be able to join the festivities. The menu is tantalizing and the celebrants enticing.

Go Duke!

hustleplays aka ted

Dear Ozzie4Duke, You are an angel from heaven. Con tu permiso, I shall savor a bite or two of that Beatific Brisket without guilt. Or, with less guilt than my ontological need to sink my choppers into that danged Brisket. We are all on a journey, some on a less linear journey than others. See you to...

CameronBornAndBred wrote: ↑

September 21st, 2024, 10:14 am

The brisket is done after 13 hours under the hood of the smoker.


Brisket.jpg

I keep staring at that Brisket. I cannot not stare at it. As a vegan, if I took just two bites of it, would that make me a bad person?

Dear Fellow and Sister Dukies,

Hope is on the way!

Please be advised that I plan on bringing an alternate slate of electors who will determine the final score if the preliminary score emanating from the field is adjudged to be unfavorable.

So, no worries! Go Duke!

Dear CB&B,

Momentous occasion and marvelous menu!

I will be there, along with five peeps: a friend and his family.

For dessert land, I plan to bring dear wife's Iced Lemon Cake.

Thank you!

Ted aka hustleplays

Hello CB&B!

I will be there, Lord willin' and the creeks don't rise too much.

For dessert, I will bring my Dear Wife's Baked Iced Lemon Cake.

Thank you!

hustleplays

CameronBornAndBred wrote: ↑

October 23rd, 2023, 12:18 pm

Weather and random gossip thread.

Caught this picture of our own CB&B from the ESPN telecast! Should be archived.

Dear CB&B,
With sadness, I report that I will not be able to tailgate this week. I have a medical appointment that interferes.
Thank you as always for curating these marvelous events.
Ted aka Hustleplays

I'll be there, and I hope that some Baked Iced Lemon Cake can provide some encouragement for our fans.

The fact that the loss really hurts is a testament to how far this program has come. I was so proud of our team tonight. A great game -- heartbreaking result, but so much heart went into going toe-to-toe with a top team. Terrific comeback from 10-0. I'm still a little grouchy about our guys not see...

Duke Football posted a pic of the Gameday location. Right after I set up tailgate, I'm walking over for some pics. DukeChapel.jpg My Dear Wife, of Baked Iced Lemon Cake fame, insisted that I raise a singularly shout out sign on Game Day. Any ideas? Any of you who submit winning entries will be duly...

August West wrote: ↑

September 20th, 2023, 2:08 pm

August West. Party of one. All the usual suspects and maybe some Irish whiskey.

Hi August, Some Irish Whisky? Please don't toy with my emojis, I mean emotions! Would you be interested in my countering with any Scottish whiskys? Game on!

Yo Chris, Thank you for already planning for this terrific event! The joint will be hopping! I will be there and will bring my Dear Wife's Baked Iced Lemon Cake Almost Good Enuf to Steal btw, A Costco executive friend, great person, but, alas, a devout ND alum, may be coming to the game. Conceal tho...

Most of y'all missed this moment. We were sitting under the shady tent, watching the game. Well everyone else was, it was halftime and I was falling asleep in my chair, when a commotion wakes me up. Someone stole the rum cake!!! Not just a slice, but the whole damn cake! Our tent member Kim saw thi...

A late thanks again to CB&B for his culinary choices and presentation yesterday along with his grilling skills and hard work!! Totally delicious -- the entire spread -- the coleslaw, potato salad, etc. ! I asked Chris how he seasoned the burgers -- they were so delicious! He told me that the season...