(Now) OFFICIAL ES Skins at Steelers Tailgate.

[GhostofSparta]

Alright, since nobody else has stepped up to the plate, I will now take on the responsiblity of trying to organize a little tailgate for us in Pitt before the game. So this in now the OFFICIAL tailgate thread, yay!

One important thing to know: YOU CANNOT BUY ALCOHOL ON SUNDAY, EXCEPT FROM A STATE LIQUOR STORE. So if you want to buy any alcohol, I'd suggest doing so Saturday to make sure you can get it easily and have a wide selection.

First order of business, here are a couple of links to map to help those from out of town navigate:
http://pittsburgh.about.com/cs/steel..._parking_2.htm
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pgh...king_guide.pdf
http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pgh...town_mapst.pdf

With nobody chiming in with any preferences, I think the best place to meet and tailgate would be the Mon Wharf Landing (1 Ft Pitt Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). It's a $5 lot (so be prepared for that) on the South Side of Pittsburgh, just across the river from the stadium. From this lot you can walk across the pedestrian bridge, take the river ferry, or ride the shuttle. Though, of course, both the shuttle and ferry cost money.

Tailgate Map.jpg
A is the lot, and B is of course the stadium.

The weather for Sunday is supposed to be in the mid 40s, with a 50% chance of rain. The benefit of this lot, however, is that it appears from what I've seen to be under one of the main roads through the city. So at least we should be protected from the rain.

(The links of maps are down right now, when they're back up I'll post a couple with the lot highlighted to make it easier to see)

If all goes according to plan, my crew should be set up in the lot by around 9:30 and ready to go. Without the obvious flags and tents of the regular ES tailgate at FedEx, we'll have to improvise. I think if we all park somewhere near the middle of the lot, we can all congregate together. We'll be arriving in a silver/gray Dodge Ram 1500. I'll be the 6' tall redhead with a full beard and neon-yellow mohawk in a burgundy Cooley jersey.

Now for the important part: Who's coming, and what are they bringing?

Participants:
-GhostofSparta: 8 total
-Elessar78: 2 total
-cincyfan
-skinsfan2k
-argentina_redskins
-ducklje
-rick7423
-NomadicSkinFan


Food:
-Taco dip and chips (GhostofSparta)
-Burgers, about a dozen with buns (GhostofSparta)
-Hot Dogs, one pack with buns (GhostofSparta, skinsfan2k)
-Ketchup and Mustard, 1 of each (GhostofSparta)
-Chips and dip (cincyfan)
-Breakfast pastries (cincyfan)

Beverages (non-alcoholic):
-Coke, 1 case (GhostofSparta)
-Lemonade, 1 jug (GhostofSparta)

Alcohol:
-30 pack of beer (argentina_redskins)
-1 case Yuengling (rick 7423)
-Captain Morgan (GhostofSparta)
-Bailey's (GhostofSparta)
-Bacardi (GhostofSparta)
-1 case IPA (cincyfan)

Misc.:
-1 table (GhostofSparta)
-1 grill (GhostofSparta)
-Canopy (cincyfan)
-1 football (GhostofSparta)
-1 pack plastic cups (GhostofSparta)
-Paper plates (GhostofSparta,cincyfan)
-1 pack utensils (GhostofSparta)
-Paper towels (cincyfan)
-Trash bags (cincyfan)

As with the ES tailgate, any walk-ons are welcome, just be sure to act like it's a potluck and bring something to share. The more, the merrier.


I will try to update this thread as often as possible until Sunday morning, so hopefully I can stay on top of this guys. Even if this is only a couple dozen strong, I figure we can have a good time.

Time to find some holes in that "Steel Curtain," GO SKINS!



HAIL!
(Thanks for the sticky, Jumbo!)

[TK]

---------- Post added October-25th-2012 at 04:31 PM ----------

Let me know if the flyer isn't showing up that well for you guys. Trying a lil something different by trying to do it with the phone. I know sometimes iPhone pics onto display well on other devices

[GhostofSparta]

Let me know if the flyer isn't showing up that well for you guys. Trying a lil something different by trying to do it with the phone. I know sometimes iPhone pics onto display well on other devices

The picture is showing up fine for me. Looks like it'll be a blast.

[Elessar78]

I just found out today that I'm going! The wife surprised me with tickets. Damn, what a woman. So there'll be two of us coming for our party. I know nothing about Heinz field tailgating, so just tell me where to be and what to bring.

[GhostofSparta]

That's a pretty awesome surprise. I'd treat it like a potluck and bring stuff you know you'll like/want, but if we can get more people and a clearer list of what they're bringing then I can let you know what we need.

And just like with the supplies, I'll try to update the location as soon as more people get involved.

[cincyfan]

Add me to the tailgate. I will see if I can find my old grill in the garage and let you know tomorrow what I am bringing.

[argentina_redskins]

skinsfan2k and I are coming. We're leaving DC at 4:30pm so we should be rolling into Pitt at 9am. Looking forward to another great away tailgate. Hail Skins!

Also, put us down for a 30-pack of some brew. See you all in Pitt.

[ducklje]

Where will be the location of the tailgating. Coming in from NH would like to have a beer w/ your crew. This will be our 17th stadium we have visited. I will check in w/ the thread when I land in Pittsburgh. Hail Skins!

[rick7423]

I am going also, is the tailgate at the Mon Wharf lot? Looks to be a great place to meet. I will have a case of Yuenglings in tow or whatever else you need me to bring.

Google maps location of Mon Wharf Landing: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=...824fefb195b8b1

This is a short walk to the field or there is a ferry to transport back and forth.

[Elessar78]

Forecast is for mid to his 40s and rain. Better picture by Saturday night.

[NomadicSkinFan]

I'm going to the game. I'm going to try to meet up. I'll be with a Jets fan disguised as a Steelers fan... lol. I'll pick something up once we get out there.

[rick7423]

Forecast is for mid to his 40s and rain. Better picture by Saturday night.

This and with Hurricane Sandy approaching, this looks to be a VERY wet week. Bring the ponchos, hand warmers and rain suits!

[HOF44]

skinsfan2k and I are coming. We're leaving DC at 4:30pm so we should be rolling into Pitt at 9am. Looking forward to another great away tailgate. Hail Skins!

Also, put us down for a 30-pack of some brew. See you all in Pitt.

Damn it's gonna take you 10 and a half hours to get there??

[GhostofSparta]

Alright guys, OP updated with the new information you guys have given me. I hope by tomorrow to have most of the details finalized, including a list of what to bring for those who are unsure.

[GhostofSparta]

So for anybody looking for what to bring who's unsure, we can always use the following:

Non-alcoholic beverages
Radios
Desserts
Chips
Wings/Brats/whatever tailgate meat sounds tasty
Games


Those are just a few ideas. Let me know if any of you have updated what you're bringing to give others a clearer picture of what to bring.