Official Extremeskins Tailgate 08/12 vs Pittsburgh

[pez]

Official Extremeskins Tailgate - 08/12/11

vs


The beginning of a rebirth!!

Well folks, Redskins football is back and it looks like the administration is
starting to head in the right direction. There may be ups and downs this season
with a whole lotta new kids learning the system, but that won't stop us from
rocking out at our tailgates. I am looking forward to seeing all of our familiar
faces this year and I hope to see many more new ones as well. See you at the
tailgate!

Our tailgates this year have been absolutely fantastic and I want to thank
every single one of you guys, because people have been stepping up more and
more with lots of great food, drinks and much needed supplies. This tailgate is
getting bigger and better year after year, and the reason is because each and
every one of you does such an awesome job. Don't think this goes unnoticed
either... The Redskins organization knows who we are and likes how we present
ourselves as fans and as responsible tailgaters. Lets continue to do our best as
the best tailgate at Fedex Field!

I am sure most of you are familiar with our tailgate threads, but I like to
emphasize that we try to be as organized as we possibly can. At the bottom
of this post you will see 4 sections (Food, Drinks, Supplies and Needed
Items). We ask that if you plan on attending, and if you can donate items to
the tailgate, that you check what we have and what we need and post what
you can bring. I will keep the lists updated as frequently as I can. We
understand that in some situations, that folks cannot bring something, but
we do ask that people who regularly attend the tailgate try to chip in
something.

PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Remember:
Food/Drinks/Supplies are appreciated over monetary donations


What is it:
We are a gathering of die hard Washington Redskins fans who love to come
together and have a good time out in the lots before and after the game.
Our tailgate has become a very popular point at Fedex Field, and we have
been featured on numerous news and television shows. If you like to eat
great food and enjoy tasty beverages while playing games, listening to tunes
and chatting about the brugundy and gold with fellow die hard fans, then
this is the place for you!



When is it: <-Tentative
August 12th. 3:30 pm - 7:15 pm. Post game tailgate times vary (but yes
there is a post game tailgate!). The tailgate always starts the moment the
parking lot opens (4 hours before game time) and we start packing up around
30-45 minutes before game time. Many of us arrive even earlier to do a bit of
pre-tailgating on Redskins Road before the lot is opened... you can usually
find a bunch of us at the very front of the line


Where is it:
We have found a nice spot in the Fedex Field parking lot that offers us a ton
of room and protection from cars running all over the place as well as other
amenities.

Section E-43 in the Green Lot (see map below).

From 495

• Take exit 17B to merge onto MD-202 W/Landover Rd toward Bladensburg W
• At the first light, turn left onto Brightseat Rd
• At the first light, go straight onto Redskins Rd (stadium should be straight ahead of you)
• When you get into the parking area surrounding the stadium, make the first available left
• Go to the back of the lot (tree line)
• Follow till you see the signs on the poles for E-42 & E-43 (we are smack in between)
• We are against the treeline. You should see the 2 flagpoles with black flags and redskins flags as well as a large group of people and tents.

>>> Click Maps for larger view <<<


Who can come:
Absolutely everyone... the more the merrier! This tailgate originated as a
tailgate for the ExtremeSkins and RedskinRoadtrips boards, but it has
expanded and has brought in not only folks from other fan sites, but it has
become a haven for all Redskins fans, their friends and their families. We
accept fans of all sorts, even of other teams. We ask if you come to the
tailgate, that you remember one thing... treat others as you would want to
be treated! We appreciate the razzing of opponents fans, as a matter of
fact, we encourage it! We do not however, tolerate any physical violence,
threats, property damage, etc...

Fans of all ages are welcome (We have non-alcoholic items as well). We
have lots of kids at our tailgate


What can I do?
We prefer that folks bring food/drinks/supplies rather than money. While
we do not solicit any contributions to the tailgate, they are welcome.
Many of us who help run the tailgate spend alot of money on the supplies
that we provide at every tailgate. Anything you can do to help is highly
desired and appreciated, such as bringing food, drinks, supplies or even
donating monetarily (which is distributed among the core members of the
group).

During the course of this tailgate's history, every year, we have had people
step up and become core members that help with the organization, setup
and supply of the tailgate, which has resulted in its success. If you would
like to help out in this capacity, please let us know.

If you are bringing a food, drink or supply item to the tailgate, please post a
response in this thread with what you plan to bring !!


Who to contact:
You can get most of your questions answered in this thread, but if you have
specific questions or concerns, please contact Huly or myself via PM or by
emailing: pez@gwu.edu

We will try to get back to you in a timely manner.

Again... most questions can be answered by members in this thread we have
alot of ES Tailgate veterans!


==================================================

Food List
60 lbs of Wings (Pez/Huly)
1 Batch Chorizo/Bacon ABTs (dfitzo53)
1 Batch Cheesesteak ABTs (dfitzo53)
1 Batch Crabmeat/Bacon ABTs (dfitzo53)
? Packs of Hot Dogs (dfitzo53)
? Chips (BigMike21)
7 Layer Dip (BigMike21)
1 Bag of Cookies (MarkB452)
1 Bottle of Ketchup (MarkB452)


Drink List
1 Bottle of ??? (Skinz101)
2 Cases of Beer (Skinz101)
2 Cases of Home Brew (Skinz101)
1 Case of Beer (Pez/Huly)
1 Case of Beer (BigMike21)
1 Case of Beer (MarkB452)
? Beer (Mark The Homer)
? Beer (mickeyskins11)
1 Case of Soda (Pez/Huly)
1 Case of Soda (dfitzo53)
1 Case of Soda (MarkB452)
10 Gallons Ice Water (Mark The Homer)
1 Case of Water (Skinz101)
2 Cases of Water (Pez/Huly)
? Water (mickeyskins11)
1 Flat of Water (dfitzo53)


Supply List
Flagpole/Flags (Pez/Huly)
Flagpole/Flags (Mark The Homer)
1 Beer Pong Table w/Supplies? (Capt. Kaos)
200 Cups for Beer Pong (MarkB452)
1 Cornhole game (Capt. Kaos)
1 Fryer (Pez/Huly)
1 Canopy (Capt. Kaos)
1 Canopy (Pez/Huly)
1 Table (dfitzo53)
1 Table (Pez/Huly)
1 Table (Mark The Homer)
2 Chairs (dfitzo53)
3 Chairs (Skinz101)
3 Chairs (Pez/Huly)
3 Chairs (BigMike21)
2 Chairs (Capt. Kaos)
? Chairs (Mark The Homer)
2 Stools (MarkB452)
2 Coolers w/Ice (dfitzo53)
1 Cooler w/Ice (Pez/Huly)
1 Cooler w/Ice (BigMike21)
1 Roll of Paper Towels (MarkB452)
1 Box of Forks (MarkB452)


==================================================

NEEDED ITEMS

Drinks:
- Soda
- Water
- Beer
- Bartender (Dave has stepped down we need someone to take this role !!!!)
.......We could use mixers like OJ, Coke, 7-Up/Sprite, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water, Cranberry Juice,etc
.......Vodka
.......Rum (Light and Dark)
.......Whiskey (Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey 101 and Makers Mark)
.......Irish Whisky
.......Baileys (Original)
.......Tequila
.......Honey Turkey

Food:
- Hamburgers w/Buns
- Hot Dogs w/Buns
- Sausages, Brats, etc w/Buns
- Grilled chicken/steak/etc
- Other Protein items (Shrimp/pork/beef/chicken/etc... surprise us!)
- Side items (pasta salad, macaroni salad, veggie tray, etc)
- Desserts (cookies, brownies, pies, cakes)
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, etc)
- Dips, salsa, etc

Supplies:
- Grills
- Canopy/Tents
- Tables
- Games (beer pong/cornhole/lasso golf/etc)
- Coolers with Ice
- Plastic Cups
- Plasticware (forks/knives/spoons)
- Paper Plates
- Napkins/Paper Towels
- Radios/Boomboxes (PLEASE !!!)

[jpage520]

Is there going to be a new thread for every game's tailgate? Or is this one just going to continue throughout the season? I usually make it to 4 games or so a year and would love to come out and check out this party. I will gladly bring something to donate to the cause each time I come out. The only reason I ask is just because I don't think I will be making it to this game but I will be heading out there during the regular season.

[Capt. Kaos]

Is there going to be a new thread for every game's tailgate? Or is this one just going to continue throughout the season? I usually make it to 4 games or so a year and would love to come out and check out this party. I will gladly bring something to donate to the cause each time I come out. The only reason I ask is just because I don't think I will be making it to this game but I will be heading out there during the regular season.

There's a new thread for each home game.

[tshile]

Hey Pez,
We finally got green parking this year, so I have some questions for you...

About how early (relative to kickoff) do you guys get into the parking area, and about what time do the parking spaces around you guys go away? I'd like to park near you guys, and cook and eat with you.

I'll be at the steelers one, but I'm not sure what we're going to bring yet.

[skinfan2k]

Tshile, ES is probably the first ones at the parking lot, meaning like 5-7 hours before kickoff lol

[tshile]

i think the gates open 4 hours before kickoff.

i figured as much. I'm more concerned with how quickly the area around them fills up. I'd like to park with them, instead of having to hike stuff to the tailgate and back. thats why i quit going in the past, it wasn't worth it to hike stuff back and forth.

[skinfan2k]

the gates do open up 4 hours before but ES is there waiting for the gates to be opened lol

[pez]

Correct... gates open 4 hours prior to kickoff except for special situations (danny opened up the lots early for extra tailgating time a couple times last year)

For most games, you will find ES members being the first in line to get into the lots (we like to pre-tailgate). Some of us are there as early as 5-6 AM.

The question is, how early are you planning on getting there?

FYI... The preseason games may have folks showing up a bit later just because it is a friday night game (I don't know why the hell the NFL keeps changing games to weekdays)

[Skinsfan1311]

Frannie and I won't be attending the pre-season games. We'll see everybody at the Giants game!

[tshile]

Correct... gates open 4 hours prior to kickoff except for special situations (danny opened up the lots early for extra tailgating time a couple times last year)

For most games, you will find ES members being the first in line to get into the lots (we like to pre-tailgate). Some of us are there as early as 5-6 AM.

The question is, how early are you planning on getting there?

FYI... The preseason games may have folks showing up a bit later just because it is a friday night game (I don't know why the hell the NFL keeps changing games to weekdays)

yeah it being a friday night really screws things up since i'm on the other side of the beltway from the stadium.

but on a normal game, say 1 pm est on a sunday, the gates open at 9 am... so how long before the section you guys are in around the dumpster fills up?

i'll show up when i need to, and obviously the earlier the better. but it would nice if I could show up about 10 and still be able to get a spot next to you guys...

as for this preseason game, i doubt we're going to be able to commit to bringing anything. i think we're going to bring food for ourselves, and hope we can get a spot next to you guys so we can mingle. i just can't have you guys count on us contributing food when I have no idea when we're going to get there or where we'll wind up parking

[skinsfan44]

Sapphire44 and I will not be at either one of the pre-season tailgates or games.

I myself will be at the opening tailgate/game against the Giants.

See y'all on 9/11.

[Skinsfan1311]

yeah it being a friday night really screws things up since i'm on the other side of the beltway from the stadium.

but on a normal game, say 1 pm est on a sunday, the gates open at 9 am... so how long before the section you guys are in around the dumpster fills up?

i'll show up when i need to, and obviously the earlier the better. but it would nice if I could show up about 10 and still be able to get a spot next to you guys...

as for this preseason game, i doubt we're going to be able to commit to bringing anything. i think we're going to bring food for ourselves, and hope we can get a spot next to you guys so we can mingle. i just can't have you guys count on us contributing food when I have no idea when we're going to get there or where we'll wind up parking

During the regular season, the spots around us fill up pretty quickly. You should still be able to find a decent spot around 10, but it may not be right next to us. That being said, you can still find a spot that's pretty close...

[MarkB452]

i think the gates open 4 hours before kickoff.

i figured as much. I'm more concerned with how quickly the area around them fills up. I'd like to park with them, instead of having to hike stuff to the tailgate and back. thats why i quit going in the past, it wasn't worth it to hike stuff back and forth.

I parked near the ES tailgate at the Ravens and Cowboys games last year and it was a pain getting out of Redskins Road. I park near Arena drive and make the walk. A cooler with wheels is your best friend and/or bring stuff that's easy to carry. It's also fun walking through the lot and seeing all the various tailgates.

[Skins n' Bones]

Cricket and I won't be at this tailgate since the band is playing, but I hope to come visit if we have time between setting up and playing. We'll be playing at the Bud Light Pavillion between gates F & G before the game, so take a little walk and come check us out for a few minutes!!

[Forehead]

Can't do it, wish I could, but will be in Va Beach that weekend. Am hoping to make one or two games this season, maybe Arizona and San Francisco. We'll see how things shape up.