Watching the game in style! FSU vs GaTech

All of the "Usual Suspects" we normally tailgate with did not attend Saturday's game where FSU hosted Georgia Tech. So, no need to do what we normally do for tailgating. Instead, we did something we haven't been able to do this season...visit some of our other neighbor tailgaters! It was great to see the Gordon, Jeannie, Manny, et al.


Not only did we not have to do any setup/cleanup/cooking for a tailgate, we got to 'dress up'! (Usually we're wearing shorts/polo shirts.) Our friends, Flash and Bette extended a very generous invitation to be their guests in the skybox they share with Tom & Ginny Futch. Kickoff was set for 8:00pm and it had been threatening rain the whole day. (Needless to say, given the rains and heat during the last game, we were very thankful we'd be under cover.)

Ginny, Brandon, Elizabeth, Bette, Tom, Frank, Leann and Flash
(This was the 'early' group. Throughout the game, many more people visited.)

It was so nice to spend time with Flash and Bette and to meet more of their friends. Quite the spread of tasty food and cold beverages! Great tunes and several TVs to keep up with other games around the nation.

Is that Bobby in the box?

Ginny & Bette

Bobby leads the team to the sideline.

"Umph"! Chief Osceola and Renegade flawlessly execute the pre-game tradition.

Pretty cool flyover by 2 helicopters. Watch the guys in the first helicopter.

Kickoff was 8:00pm. Ten minutes into the game, it was called for lightening. Nearly 2 hours later, the game resumed. Thankfully we were inside with plenty of provisions and TVs.

The Marching Chiefs put on a pretty spectacular half-time show with the finale being a tribute to Michael Jackson and their performance of "Thriller".

Unfortunately the Seminoles did not win the game. But we had a good time with good friends!