Official Extremeskins Tailgate 12/30 vs Dallas - Chili Cookoff - I NEED HELP: SEE POST #64

[pez]

Official Extremeskins Tailgate - 12/30/12


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*** Kickoff @ 8:20 PM ***

*** Lots Open Early - @ 3:30 PM ***

*** Chili Cookoff Judging - @ 5:45 - 6:30 PM ***

*** Romo Burning - @ 6:30 PM ***

*** Chili Cookoff Awards - @ 7:00 PM ***



BLACK SUNDAY

How many years have we had a Black Sunday land on the last regular
game of the season, and it actually meant something? This is big, no
this is bigger than big..... THIS IS EPIC. It all comes down to this. No
if, and, or buts... this is for the whole enchilada. I want to see Redskins
Nation represented throughout the stadium, not the cowgirls. Beg for
tickets for christmas, sell body parts, I don't care what it takes... GET
TO FEDEX FIELD!! This is history!

What better night to celebrate with a Chili Cookoff.. It will probably be a
chilly day/night, and if we can get Redskins fans full of beans, that means
additional noise on Defense. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
place finishers (and of course bragging rights! We will have 3 judges
(not announced yet) and as we get closer to the game, I will have info
on judging time (I am sure we will be flexed). If you wish to enter the
contest, please post it in this thread!! Also, it is up the the contestants to
find a way to warm their chili, so please either bring a grill or other
heating source, or coordinate with someone bringing something AHEAD
OF TIME!

This year the Extremeskins Tailgate will have containers available for the
first year of the Extremeskins Charity Fund. There will be two containers.
One container will be for pop tabs (the little tabs on the top of aluminum
beer and soda cans)... this is to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. If
you drink a beer or coke, don't forget to take off the tab and put it in the
container before throwing away!!! The other container will be for monetary
donations, and will be for the the charity selected slected this year: The
Children's Inn at NIH Please check the charity threads! Please donate
what you can!

Our tailgates last year were 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:
December 30th. 3:30 pm - 8:00 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 a flagpole with a black ExtremeSkins flag and redskins flag.

>>> 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!


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Chili Cookoff Entries
Tastes Like Chicken
Ben Landas
Skins N Bones
macs-a-skins-fan
GhostofSparta


Food List
60 lbs of Wings (Pez/Huly)
8-10 lbs of Marinated Pork Tenderloins (Skinsfan1311)
? Crack-On-A-Stick (Tastes Like Chicken)
? Cedar Planked Salmon (Skinsfan1311)
2+ Racks of Ribs (MarkB452)
Smoked Pork Shoulder w/Buns (DC9)
? Atomic Buffalo Turds (dfitzo53)
Hot Dogs w/Buns & Cheese for Chili (dfitzo53)
Hot Dogs w/Buns (GhostofSparta)
Hot Dogs w/Buns & Fixins - for post tailgate (Skinsfan1311)
1 Batch of Turkey Soup (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Batch of Potato & Ham Soup (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Batch of Brownies (Tastes Like Chicken)
Crackers (macs-a-skins-fan)
Shredded Cheese - for Chili (MarkB452)
Chopped Onions - for Chili (MarkB452)


Drink List
"The Bar" (Tastes Like Chicken/Ben)
1 Bottle (fifth) of Jack Daniels (DC9)
1 Batch of Jungle Juice (DCsportsfan53)
2 Botles of Champagne (MarkB452)
1 Cooler w/Ice of Beer (MarkB452)
2 Case of Beer (Pez/Huly)
1 Case of Beer (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Cooler w/Ice of Soda & Water (MarkB452)
2 Cases of Soda (dfitzo53)
1 Case of Soda (GhostofSparta)
1 Case of Juice (macs-a-skins-fan)
Hot Chocolate & Coffee - Pretailgate (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Case of Water (Pez/Huly)


Supply List
Flagpole/Flags (Pez/Huly)
1 22" TV (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Redskins Cornhole Game (BigMike21's friend Chris)
1 Firepit (Skinsfan1311)
1 Generator (macs-a-skins-fan)
15x10 Tent (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Canopy (Skinsfan1311)
1 Canopy (Pez/Huly)
2 Tables (macs-a-skins-fan)
1 Table (Pez/Huly)
1 Table (dfitzo53)
1 Grill w/Table (Skinsfan1311)
1 Toolbox Grill (Tastes Like Chicken)
1 Fryer (Pez/Huly)
2 Lanterns (MarkB452)
1 Lantern (MarkB452)
2 Battery Packs (MarkB452)
4 Chairs (MarkB452)
4 Chairs (macs-a-skins-fan)
2 Chairs (dfitzo53)
2 Chairs (Skinsfan1311)
2 Chairs (Pez/Huly)
2 Stools (MarkB452)
1 Cooler w/Ice (Pez/Huly)
2 Coolers (dfitzo53)
1 Roll of Paper Towels (MarkB452)
1 Pack of Plates (MarkB452)
1 Pack of Plates (GhostofSparta)
1 Pack of Styrofoam Bowls (MarkB452)
1 Pack of Bowls (GhostofSparta)
1 Pack of Plastic Cups (MarkB452)
1 Pack of Plastic Forks
1 Pack of Platic Knives (MarkB452)
1 Pack of Plastic Spoons


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NEEDED ITEMS

Drinks:
- Soda
- Water
- The Bar (requests will be provided by Tastes Like Chicken & Ben)

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 !!!)

[Mark The Homer]

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 4 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 8:30 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

[pez]

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 4 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 8:30 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

We will be there before dawn

[MarkB452]

My father will be at the Dallas game with my two brothers and I. He first started going to games in the 50's and he has seen Sammy Baugh, Sonny, Williams, Rypien, etc, but he is very excited to see RGIII for the first time.

My nephew and his GF will be there too. Might have another 1-2 with me too.

Preliminary list:

4 Redskins Chairs - not bringing the BLUE ones I usually have..not for this game!
2 stools
Cooler of beer w/ ice
Cooler of soda and water w/ice
RIBS (at least 2 racks) << will likely need a grill to heat these up on.
Roll of paper towels
Stack of plates
Stack of red cups
Bag of forks
Bag of spoons
1.5 lbs shreded Cheese (for chili)
5 Chopped up onions (for chili)


2500W or 800W generator (IF NEEDED - if we are the early game and subsequent games have playoff implications for us, I plan to stay and watch those games either inside FedEx or in the parking lot)

More to be added.....

[Mark The Homer]

We will be there before dawn

That's what I meant!

[HouseBowlrz]

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 4 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

Wait - what if it's flexed to 8:30 PM?

I'll be at the gates at dawn.

For the Giants game, we arrived at 1215 and were the first on Arena Drive. I suspect that, if we get flexed to night, we would not. LOL

And, again ... if anyone finds they cannot go, I have REDSKINS fans interested in buying tickets.


cheers

[Boss_Hogg]

I won't be there, this last game is not in my rotation.

However my brother and his buddy will bring a case of beer and water.

[Forehead]

Actually trying to make this one, though I need to find a ticket that doesn't cost me a kidney.

[DC9]

Pork shoulder and buns. I'll also bring a fifth of Jack Daniels. ; )

I'm kicking around how to get a smoker out there. But I'll definitely have a pork shoulder and buns out there.

[redskinslondonuk]

hi Guys,

This will be my first game to witness the skins live, I brought tickets before the season started and never thought i would be coming to such a big game and very excited!

it would be great to start of my experience with a beer or two at the tailgate, from reading the posts it seems you guys start 4 hours before KO, ? What beer / lager do most people drink?

it would be great if you guys could answer a couple of question for me so my visit goes a bit smoother,

when does the team store open before the game? is it worth getting merchandise at the stadium on a game day or buy from sports store in DC?

when does the stadium open? and when do the players start warming up on field?

what would be the best way to get to fed ex cab or metro?

sorry for the questions i know they are all prob in a thread elsewhere but cant find the massive guide to fex ex thread and did not want to post new threads.

Many Thanks
HTTR

[HOF44]

hi Guys,

This will be my first game to witness the skins live, I brought tickets before the season started and never thought i would be coming to such a big game and very excited!
sorry for the questions i know they are all prob in a thread elsewhere but cant find the massive guide to fex ex thread and did not want to post new threads.

Many Thanks
HTTR

You could not have picked a better game for your first experience. This game will be crazy. Here is a Link to all that info. Look through and if you can't find the answers there we can help you out. We love it when we get people form across the pond at the tailgate!

[pez]

For those wanting to enter the chili cookoff, please let me know!!!

[Skinsfan1311]

8-10 lbs of marinated pork tenderloins
Cedar planked salmon, (# TBD)
Hot dogs, buns & fixin's for the post-tailgate/post season tailgate party)
Grill
Grill table
Canopy
2 chairs
Some other food item TBD

[Tastes Like Chicken]

The Bar - needs EVERyTHING!!!! Bring a bottle!

-crack on a stick
-brownies
-toolbox grill
-are we wearing 80th anny's for this one?

[Rufus T Firefly]

Actually trying to make this one, though I need to find a ticket that doesn't cost me a kidney.

Same here. Will be visiting my sis in Va for christmas/New Year's. Would love to be there, would love to take my daughter to her first game. Just don't know if I can justify this kind of expense-500+ for obstructed view or upper level.