Now that was a season opener...

Hell Yes! The Packers showed up last night. They waxed the Panthers 24-14, and the only reason it was 14 was because we were playing prevent. So, for a re-cap of the evening...

We headed out around 3:00, picked up Ben, went by the house, stopped t Wal-Mart, and hit the road. We made it to Charlotte at just about 6:00 and scored a spot only 2 blocks from the stadium. It cost $25 though, but was worth it. We actually ended up buying two spots so that Marty would have a spot to park when he got there. After arriving we took a walk around the stadium and then headed back to the car to start cooking. Cheddarwerst and Corn were on the menu. Immediately after arriving the first thing that struck me was the amount of green and gold I was seeing (Go Pack!). We got the food going and were just finishing up the cheddarwerst when Marty showed up (we knew he would be running late). He grilled some burgers to eat and we tossed around the football a bit before his bro (Michael) showed up.

Round about 8:00 we started heading to the stadium and the first thing we did was hit the bathrooms. In line I heard someone talking about Edwin McCain and so I started eavesdropping. Turns out he was scheduled to sing the National Anthem. Sweet!! Again, I am utterly impressed by the number of pack fans that were around, and being that I had a giant block of cheese on my head - I wa in good graces with them all.

So, talking about Pack fans - we saw all kinds. It was pretty wild. We were even blessed with the presence of what seemed to be the Pope of the Green Bay Packers. It was decked out in the satin green cape, with this giant head piece that had a portrait of Vince Lombardi on it. Definately wild. We event saw the 'mascot' - the G-man. (can't explain it)

Our seats were something like 4 rows from the top but the view was great and there were tons of GB fans all around. We had WONDERFUL time! Every time GB scored my cheese was beaten by the people behind me - its cool - i was down with it.

Brett Farve performed well, and in some ways a little too well because Justin edged me out in this week of Fantasy Football, but it is ok. If it took me losing for the Pack to have a game like that, then I will lose every week! :) [and i actually could have won if i would have had a different set of players in - bummer]

The game ended just after midnight and I didn't make it to bed until about 3am, but it was worth it all. Needless to say I am draging today and my voice is a little horse, but I would gladly do it all over again.

I must get back to work though. This little hiatus (sp) has been just enough to refresh my brain.

Lata!