Sunday we went to the first official game of the New England Patriots. The sun wasn't shining, and I didn't hear any birds, but we had a blast. We got a late start - leaving from our crash pad in Marlborough after the planned 9am (we couldn't find coffee, and there is no getting out the door without coffee!). Note to all others venturing to a Pats game: leave earlier or stay closer. We left at 9:30 and didn't arrive until 11. It's so sad to be sitting in traffic thinking about all the wonderful tailgating goodies just out of reach in the trunk. Also, don't fall for early parking signs. Park at Gillette. The cost is the same, and any time you save on a fast exit, you have to make up on trekking to your spot. We parked in P10 and had a fine time.
For the meal, we were very ambitious. We planned on making breakfast burrito wraps, followed by burgers for lunch. With our late start, only the burgers got made, but they were delicious! Half-pound burgers topped with grilled mushrooms, onions, and cheddar cheese - it doesn't get much better. Tailgaters beware: if you bring a grill that has a vent on the bottom, bring shielding so you don't have to spend tailgating time re-lighting. While the large fancy grills were impressive, the most successful grills seemed to be the simplest.
The game was tremendous! Pats won, and we got to sit near some true fans, who always add to the fun.
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