Today I looked at my schedule for the week and said, YES!!!! Opening night is almost here. It\'s a special game. And the Flyers did it right this year by scheduling it for a Saturday night, and vs. the NYR. 7PM Game. The Philles are off that day/night, so....

I\'m heading down with 3 buddies, and I hope to meet Matt Opaliski and some of the other regulars from this board.... Talked with my crew just now... Our plan is to head down early. Pit-stop @ Tony Lukes. Pick up an assortment of samwiches. And head for our new tailgate spot. At the corner of the reserved lot, near the 11st st entrance. M.Opaliski usually gets there early as well. So we should have a great area for our tailgate party.



Everyone should bring their own food and drink items.*
If u can't bring beer, just post up. Matt or I would be glad to bring an extra 6-pack for whomever, provided you are legal.
But post other stuff you're bringing, things for the group:

Definite List:
m.opaliski - hockey net, sticks, ball/puck, no lefty sticks though, mikes hard.
dj r - beer pong and flip cup table, enough cups for the games
SoJer4 - bean bag toss
GuttertheGreat22
FlyersFanTN +1
glenn4188 +1

Maybe List:
heyeaglefn
lupes15 +3

Tony Lukes at 430pm. PU food. head to....
Parking lot for 500pm.

Items we still need someone to get:
- termini bakery canolis, who wants to get a box? i'll provide your beer.
- napkins
- chips n' dip
- cookies
- chairs
- football


Who's IN for the tailgate and wants to meet up to kick this season off the right way!!???









I was just lookin at pics from our tailgates the past year, we had a lot of fun, and we\'ll make them even better this season!!!
I keep a blog of pics from the games. It's in my sig. But I posted some of the tailgate pics below. Enjoy. And please post up, if you want to party!!!

WALKIN' THE STREETS OF DC, THE ORANGE AND THE BLACK!

FLYERS FANS OWNAGE OF DC, GAME 2, FLYERS WIN, UMBERGER WE'LL MISS YOU.







CAPS GAME 6.

HABS SERIES 2008, FLYERS WIN AGAIN.

PREGAME PENS GAME 4, 2008, OUR ONLY WIN OF THE SERIES.





WALKING THE STREETS OF NEW YORK, MARCH 2008, FLYERS 2, NYR 1, OT RICHARDS WINS IT

Good to see ya back DJ, me and the gf will be at the game too, heading up to PA this weekend. let me know where to meet up and around what time. I'd like to stop by and say hi to some people from this board.

Let's get things and some folks lined up early, good call indeed. I'll forego the reserved parking for the Home Opener and grab a spot backed up the Spectrum like we did for the 2007-2008 Playoffs, plenty of sidewalk if needed for the games, the crew, any guests and what not. If you folks are going to the game make it a point to drop by as we're a hospitable bunch, good times is what it's all about ...

That's great you'll be in town! Ygm!




Couldn't have said it any better.

mmm free tickets to opening night, I guess I have to go, right?




HA!

see ya there.

Nice pictures!

Wish I was going

Ryan DC Was great, Cant wait till saturday.


Im IN!!!!

I will be there for the game, but no tail gating

Wish i could tailgate with you guys but the obligation of college has prevented me from acquiring tickets to the home opener

I definitely want to try to get there with you guys, I am going, just need to work out some details in the next few days.

I would probably catch a ton of slack for it from the wife but, I can make my other seat available if someone wasn't able to get through for a ticket to the Opener. Shoot me a PM if seriously interested ...

*I'd have to bump the oldest daughter from the line up thus the earful but there are 40 other games and she'll be going to a ton anyway

Dube, Ferrin, myself and a couple of others will be in attendance for the game. We're still making plans for what we're doing for saturday, but it will be nice to see a few people from the FMB.

Same goes for me. My friend had to back out. Has to go to his brother-in-laws engagement party.

hopefully lots of booze and baked goods.

QUOTE (GutterTheGreat220)

Same goes for me. My friend had to back out. Has to go to his brother-in-laws engagement party.

You shouldn't have a problem with finding a taker for the Opener with a week to go. I'm in a different spot whereas I'm willing to make room for a seat that's already taken ...

I will look to meet up, I have the bean bag toss game that I'll be bringing and of course beverages.

If you're planning to hook up with with Ryan and myself you can probably leave the Bean Bag Toss at home because he's brinning one. Of course if you want to tote it down there that's cool too ...

*Pondering the Net thing here

ok, I'll just bring it anyway.

Ok u bring bean bag toss and I will bring the beer pong table.

my buddy and I may be heading down. i'll let you guys know as Saturday nears.

list of items to bring added to the first post.

**** i wish i didn't have to work till 6, you guys seem to know how to tailgate!

Should I bring like a 6 pack or something? God knows you cant buy any more than a six anywhere near there. G-D PA liquor laws.

^ you're traveling abroad to see this game, we got you covered.

if anyone is taking public transportation and/or for whatever reason can't bring alcohol or doesn't want to purchase a 6-pack for $20 at a bar... just post up. Matt or I would be glad to bring an extra 6-pack for whomever.

*provided you are legal.

1st post updated with info.

I'll bring the net, sticks (sorry no lefties) and balls. I'll have some extra beverages (Mike's Hard) for those who care to toast a bit ...

i would like to go but im only 18 lol

Anyone going the Phillies game on Friday? I am leaving work at 3pm and can be in Mcfaddens by 320pm. However, I am not sure if I will stop by my friend's job in Old City beforehand.

Around what time are you guys gonna start this shindig? I just want to know around what time we should head down there. And I'll try to bring something at least, I dont wanna freeload. Wether its chips or at least a 6-pack, I'll try to show up with something.

**** this looks like fun

**** my underagingness lol

I cannot make it now guys. I will still be at the Game, but something came up last minute. I wont be to the center till 630.


I will have to catch up at another game.

who wants to tailgate. c'mon you lazys.

I'm too frightened to spend money because of our crappy arse economy. I think i'm going to hoard all my money this year while making some sacrifices.

^^^ slight sarcasm...not much though!

I might go down to Chickie and Petes for the game. No tix for the game though.

I will be at this game.

Ryan, Heather and I will be there.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/politic...day_night_.html

sorry if it was posted
but uh..

I am gonna try to work things out so I can come down hopefully by tomorrow I'll know if I'm officially in or not

u better.

Section 122
Row 20

might just stop by and meet some of you fine people. won't take any of your booze, since i'm underage. but that may not mean i won't be drinking some of my own.

I will be there quite early to kick it off. I'm only going with a buddy of mine. I'm not going to drink because I can't get drunk then watch the Flyers.. I just don't see the point in it. Maybe I'll drink one beer.

See ya's there!

I'll be at Ship this weekend, seeing Crosby and Nash. Maybe sometime this season I can get tickets to a game and join you though.

Are they doing an orange out or anything like that for this game?

doubt it.
that would confuse palin into thinking she's at the orange bowl.

I think they are giving away tshirts I just read an article on the website...I think paper helmets as well..

Man, you guys are in serious hate mode and it's sad to see it one sided. It's not like she's an idiot or anything. Just because she seems folksy doesn't mean she has an IQ of 70.

For the record, it's a shame that Obama and McCain are the best two candidates that the US can come up with (Sorry, i had to interject my personal opinion).

Given that the last thread mentioning Plain was closed rather quickly, it seems like those administering this board don't want the issue of Palin's being involved discussed...and the fact that its so blatantly political that its ridiculous. I said in the thread that was closed and I'll say it again....Palin shouldn't be there on opening night. Neither should McCain (OR Obama and Biden, my own preferred candidates).

Snider's bringing in his own politics in to the Flyers franchise (his contributions to McCain and the RNC are a matter of public record). What HE believes is his business, and he should contribute to whoever he supports.

But when he brings his personal politics into the Flyers team itself, it is a totally inappropriate thing. Those still attending the game and who feel the same way that I do about her presence should react visibly and loudly.

How about we not bring up whether Palin should be there or not in this thread...