November 4 - 6, 2011 Bama - v - LSU

November 4 - 6, 2011, Bama - v - LSU

Tim, Tanya, Dottee and Mollee



Making Timz Dogz



It's finally here!  We leave around 3 PM.  We get to Tuscaloosa with no problem.  The traffic was heavy and slow on 459 but no major problems.  Ivan and Jonathan met us at the RV lot.  Ivan and Tim washed the windshield while Tanya made a trip for ice, and WD for a few supplies.  Tanya picked up Jonathan at his apt and then to the RV lot. 



Going to the Pep Rally



We all unpacked the Caddie and Jonathan began his shuttle driving service.  He picked up Pattie, James, Leah, Steve, Amy, Isabelle and Zeke.  All are staying at the Hotel Patel.  Anne P arrive at the RV lot.  We got the RV leveled and got unpacked.  Hotel Patel shuttle arrived and we are off to the pep rally. Tim decides to skip the pep rally. He sets up the satellite while we are all the pep rally.  We take the Crimson Ride to the pep rally and back to the RV.   Some of us go get dinner.  Anne P is spending the weekend at the RV.  The rest of the crew went to the Hotel Patel to eat dinner and get settled in for the night.



Saturday morning breakfast was delivered by the Brothers Duncan.  They also dropped off supplies.  We get the outside set up and Tanya takes the dogs for walk. Tim rides his bike and Tanya and Tim stop and talk to Dr. Breezy  and meet her mother in law. Tanya  and the dogs walk to the Quad and back.  The Quad is crowded. Lots of people in TTown enjoying the atmosphere of college football. Back at the RV, Nan and Ellen have arrived.  The Hotel Patel guest arrive.  Marc, Kathy, and Eli also arrive.   This is E's first trip to the RV. Nan and Ellen's friends arrive. 

 Tanya began making hot dogzs. Tim practiced flying his kite.  It is a beautiful day.  We grilled sausages, steak, shrimp, corn, etc.  It was a great day.  Julie and friend, came by for a visit.  Finally it's game time.  Tim and Tanya rode bikes to the game.  The game was a defensive struggle and a great game.  It went into overtime and Bama lost.  No west title for Bama.  Allie is 52-10.

  Tanya and Tim were riding the bikes back to the RV when a Jeep came up behind Tim, blew the horn, passed Tim and then passed Tanya so close that Tany could have touched the car.  The mood at the RV was low.  Sad that there will not be a trip to Atlanta.  Everyone helped put away the chairs, tents and Big AL before leaving. 

 

 
 



Sunday morning the time changed back to standard time.  It gave us an extra hour of needed sleep.  James and Leah picked up their stuff.  then Steve, then Ivan and Pattie brought back the Caddie.  Anne P decided to meet Taylor for breakfast and Tim and Tanya rode bikes to Jacks for breakfast.  Then the cleaning process began.  Cleaning up and packing up after a loss is no fun.  Jonathan came by to pick up stuff he left at the RV.  Then we were off to fill with fuel, then to the dump site.  The trip home was flawless.  Back in 2 weeks. 

Tailgating, so much fun.



Tim and his kite





E's first visit to the RV and Tailgate



October 20-23, 2011 Bama v UT

Tim, Tanya, Dottee, and Mollee - Bama - v - UT

We are leaving on Thursday so that we can go to Hey Coach.  Tricia from UA AMSTI has arranged through her husband, Jon, to ask a question to Coach Saban. Nephie and Julie got to Buffalo Wild Wings at 5 to get us a table.  WE stopped by the RV to drop off the firepit, clothes, and the grill.  We also picked up the tailgating books so Coach Saban can sign it.  Then to Nephies apt to drop off Dottee and Mollee.  Finally to BWW.  We get there at 6.  We ordered our dinner and it was time for the show.   Coach Saban arrived and it was time for questions.  Tyler, Tim's new friend, came to our table and got Tim when it was his turn to ask a question. He ask about Bama's success on 3rd downs this year. (offensive 3rd downs) Coach was GREAT! Tim won a book.  Tricia came to our table to let Tim sit up front so he could get our book signed.  Tim waited for coach to walk out and he was able to get our tailgating book signed.  WOW!

After BWW, we had a mission to accomplish.  A puppy is coming from Foley adn will be given to the Boss.  We make the exchange at Winn Dixie in Northport.  Nephie, Julie and Tanya,  are in the store in the checkout line and in walks Tim and puppy.    We go to the Alcove and take the puppy.   Finally back at nephies, we chill out and get all settled in and introduced puppy to a crate.

Tim and Nephie at BWW

Coach Saban's birthday cake

Tim asking a questions to Coach Saban

 

Coach Saban signed our book



 
 

The Gang

 

Friday monring we slept late.  it was so nice.  We went to Rammer Jammers for breakfast.  It was very good.  Back to Nephies apt to pick up the pups.  We take all 3 pups to the Quad.  We park at the Moody Music building and walk to the Quad.  After our adventure, the pups are exhausted time for their naps.   Ivan arrived around 5 PM and we went to 5.   A relatively new restaurant in TTown.  It was very good. Then to Target for a few supplies. Back to Nephies to get the pups, all three of them and the Caddie.  Then onto the RV storage lot.  Time to move the RV and get setup for the weekend.  We move the RV, Ivan went for ice then helped us unpack and set up the RV.



1992 National Championship Ring



 
 

Saturday morning was a laid back morning.  Ivan brought us breakfast.  Tanya took the dogs, all 3 of them, for a walk while Tim began the hotdog making process. Everyone arrive around 11:00.  Ivan, Jonathan, Julie, James, Leah, Amy, Nan, Ellen, Megan, Nicolette and her friend Kelly.  Anne P was stuck in traffic, but  finally arrived.  We watched football, ate Timz Dogz, grilled and ate again waiting for game time.  Tim and Tanya took a bike ride around town and visited with John and Brenda and Brian and Leigh.  Janis, Randy and Hunter dropped by on their way to see Brianna.  Tim and James flew the new Bama kite.  Finally it is game time. Kick off was at 6:15.  Bama was off to a slow start but got it together in 2nd half and won 37-6.  Tim carried cigars into the game and at the end of the game, Tim, Jonathan. Ivan, and others all lit cigars in honor of the tradition began by Coach Bryant.  Allie is 52-9. On the bike ride back from the game, Tim and Tanya are close to the RV lot, riding in the left lane when a SUV began to turn into Tanya's lane.  People screamed, the policeman yelled, BIKE.  Tanya was able to pedal to softy.  After the game everyone returned to the RV and we watched More football and ate yet again.  Everyone helped  put away chairs, Big AL, and the tents before leaving.  That helps with the clean up process. Once  again, we were awake until 1 AM.

 

Sunday morning we slept until about 8.  James and Leah came and picked up their stuff and morning began.  Nephie brought us breakfast and papers.  Tim cleaned up outside and Tanya cleaned inside. It is a 2 hour process to clean, and pack.  Add in another 2 hours to store ever thing, fill with fuel, dump the tanks, and store the RV.  Setting up is more fun than storing.  The trip home was uneventful.  Two more weeks and we will be back for the game of a lifetime.  Bama - v LSU, #2 - v #1.  How lucky are we?

October 7 - 9, 2011 Bama - v - Vandy

 Tanya, Tim, Dottee and Mollee --  Getting in the car, Tanya and Tim go through the  mental checklist and realize that they do not have the tickets.  Where is Nephie when we need him?  Tanya went back in for the tickets and found the basket of towels and laundry for the RV.  Gee, we miss Nephie 

Finally on the road and before Leeds, the traffic stops!  It was slow for about 30 more more  minutes.  It took forever to get to T Town.  Tim washed the RV upon arriving at the RV storage site.  Tanya went for ice.  Pattie and Ivan are already in TTown and are going to the pep rally and bon fire.  We are grilling burgers at the RV so Tanya picks up supplies at Nephies apartment.  We get the RV set up an are grilling when Ivan, Pattie and Jonathan return from the bon fire.

 Amy once again joins us spends the night at the RV.  Morning comes and the coffee is ready.  Tanya opens the cabinet and the bag of coffee fall out and hits Amy in the head.  Mollee jumps on the bed and gives Amy a kiss.

Tim goes for a bike ride. Amy goes to Nephie for a shower. Tanya makes Timz dogzs. Jonathan drops off breakfast. YUM, Chick Fil A.

Nan and Melaine arrive and are soon off to the parade. Janis and Randy arrive. Tanya continues to make Timz Dogz. Finally, Ivan, Pattie, Sharon, Larry and Jonathan arrive. Tanya takes the pups for walk. James, Leah, and Amy arrive. Tim returns from the bike ride and Tanya returns from the walk to the dogs. We began watching football and snacking. It is a beautiful day.

Janis, Randy, Hunter and Brianna and roommate return from the parade. Let the grilling begin. Bring Burgdorf, Mollee and lots of his Vandy friends visit the tailgate. Anne P, Debbie and son arrive. There is much food that there is no need for Anne P to cook food.



James and Tim fly a kite.



Tim bought 2 tickets to the game and has donated them to the Veterans Tics website. he is coordinating the pickup.

Julie arrives. Nan's chicken dip and brownies are a hit. Mary Catherine joins the party. Finally it is game time. Tim and Tanya ride the bikes to the game, park the bikes but no bike lock. Tanya sprints back to the RV for the lock. Janis, and Randy stay at the TV and watch the game. Bama wins 34-0. Allie is 51- 9. Whoo Hooo. After the game, the military personal who received the tickets came by the RV. A great way to honor their service to our country.

Anne P's college roommate and friend came by to visit. Taylor also came by after the game. Everyone helped put away the chairs, awning and rugs. That is a huge help.

 

 

Sunday morning, Nephie returned the Caddie and James picked up his grill.  Tim went for breakfast.  The cleanup went smoothly.  Fuel for the RV, only $60.YEA!  Nephie met us at the storage site. No problems dumping and storing.  No problems on the way home.

Ole Miss is next and then back to TTown for UT week.  WhooHooo.