Captain of the Tailgate: Staying Warm
by Kev H on Nov 26, 2010 9:23 AM CST
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PrintAt this time of year, tailgating can become a rather cold proposition for those who live in the parts of the country where it can be sixty-eight degrees and sunny on Tuesday, and four degrees and cloudy on Sunday, with winds gusting 20-30 miles out of the NW.
On that note, it's important to stay warm. There are several generally accepted methods available. Let's take a look at a few after the jump, and also get some warm Bears Den goodness as well.
Wearing More Clothes
Well, this one should be obvious, but you would be surprised. There's always that one guy who says, "No, dude, I'm totally ok." Meanwhile, that guy's ears are bright red, he looks a lot like Tom Coughlin did in the game against the Packers in 2007, and he's unable to play bags because he refuses to borrow his girlfriend's stretchy gloves. (Author's Note: This guy is totally me.)
Work The Grill
Easiest way to stay warm? Fight for the right to be the grill person. You get to stand next to warmth all day, and everyone will come talk to you. Granted, not necessarily because they want to, but at some point you'll have several people gathered around your station. Feeling popular is great!
Booze
If you are of a legal age, booze will help you feel warm. Disclaimer: You won't actually be warm, so I'd go with the one up top, too. Perhaps a nice Captain and Cola will help you along.
Portable Gas/Electric Heater
If it's good enough for the sidelines, it's good enough for you. A small portable heater can help you keep the hands warm for the flippy cup tournament, or for that one person who always brings a bunch of knitting to work on.
Staying Home
Haha, just kidding. This is never an option.
Hey, Look, the Bears Den! And I made it really tiny!
Vick not only big-play threat on potent Eagles offense - No. They have a lot of big fast guys. That's why I'm worried.
Jay Cutler: Chicago Bears with quarterback Jay Cutler are searching for success going deep - Jay Cutler would prefer not to be Dilfer 2.0 if at all possible.
Johnny Knox: Chicago Bears second-year receiver Johnny Knox drawing attention - I believe he's very good at Pictionary. Get it? Get it?!?!?
Dan McNeil: Lovie Smith has won over his biggest critic: Me - Oh, phew. I know we were all exceptionally worried about this. Perhaps we can now get back to hearing about the rock concerts you went to with your buddies.
Trent Cole: Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Trent Cole a real force on pass rush - Yeah, well, Frank Omiyale and J'Marcus Webb are equally as bad at the tackle position, so, the positive and negative cancel out to zero, right?
Scam artists hooking Bears fans with fake tickets - Scumbags.
Bears TE Olsen has played key role in Martz's offense - Scoring all the touchdowns.
BEARS IN BRIEF: Vick isn't Eagles' only weapon - Right. The big fast guys we mentioned earlier.
Bears Notebook: Is Vick sackable? Oh yes - John Mullin tells you all about it.
Lovie is impressed with Eagles' McCoy - Oh, yes. Lip service to the guy you're about to destroy. Very smart, Lovie Smith. Very smart.
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Big, fast guys?
Do you mean big-play fast guys? All their skill position players are on the smaller side.
I think McCoy is going to get 5-7 catches coming out of the backfield cause the Bears will be in their nickel and cover-2 all game long.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
I meant big-time
But same idea, yes.
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
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It's like being close to the keg at a party
Easiest way to stay warm? Fight for the right to be the grill person. You get to stand next to warmth all day, and everyone will come talk to you. Granted, not necessarily because they want to, but at some point you’ll have several people gathered around your station. Feeling popular is great!
In college, a friend and I used plop down right next to one pretty much all night. It’s amazing how much a keg can be a simple conversation starter. Same with the grill on a cold day!
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
On booze at the tailgate
It makes you feel warm because the dilation of your blood vessels brings them closer to the surface. This results in bringing them closer to the source of the cold, chilling the blood faster and dropping your body temp quicker.
Seriously, don’t combine this with the author’s dumb-ass move of not wearing enough to the game or you’ll be going home with frostbite.
Now, if you’re in a dome, or a heated pre-game area, drink all you want, just don’t get sick, and don’t be the guy that tackles kids that are fans of the opposing team after the game.
The Minnesota Vikings: Where we're so desperate to win a Super Bowl, we'll even sign washed-up Packers.
Thanks.
To be fair, I said it will make you feel warm, but not actually make you warmer. That’s why you should definitely wear more clothes. ( I said to combine the two.)
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers
But you also said that you
were the guy who doesn’t dress warmly enough… which is what I think he was referring to. :]
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
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by Ashley Czuba on Nov 26, 2010 6:02 PM CST up reply actions
I am
But I also implied that I’m an idiot, so why would people follow my lead?
If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?
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Lol
Forget it. Just go get yourself a nice beverage and relax for a while. :]
"A lot of fans were drawn to me because they knew that whatever the score was, I was going to run as hard as I could on every play. You don't have that now, you have guys waiting for next week or even next year." - Walter Payton
Editor/Writer for WindyCityGridiron.com
by Ashley Czuba on Nov 27, 2010 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Boosh.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
by awfullyquiet on Nov 26, 2010 1:31 PM CST up reply actions
Just like when you're stranded with no water in winter
Don’t eat the snow, as it will quickly lower your body temp beyond control. Compliments to the show I shouldn’t be alive.
"He's a great candidate," Ryan said. "If I hadn't made him drop in coverage so often on running backs, he might be the all-time sack leader. They call it zone blitzing nowadays. We called it, 'Richard, pick him up.'" - Buddy Ryan on Richard Dent's HOF chances.
Hilarious!
Perhaps we can now get back to hearing about the rock concerts you went to with your buddies.
Layers = victory.
As someone who bikes outside in 4 degree weather for fun (or remembers 2008’s -18 degree C.F.), layers are the most important. pockets of air keep you nice and toasty.
Avoid cotton for base layers. Under Armor? Polyester? Anything that breathes and isn’t cotton is best.
long sleeve shirt. sweater. hoodie. coat. something for your ears (tom coughlin). something on top of your head isn’t necessary (unless you’re short on the hair). gloves are more than important. two pairs of socks normally isn’t a good idea unless you have a thin (again, not cotton) , pair of socks. and then put on a pair of thick wool ones. if you don’t have the thin ones, the thick wool ones are more than enough. legs? still layer. thermal underwear probably is the best. loose fitting clothes are better than tight fitting clothing.
and the more you know. make good friends with griller.
Five foot three seems to thrive on his misery...
Good old wool is always best
And if you’re not by the grill, try to move around a little bit to keep the circulation going; it’ll keep you from turning into an icicle.
"Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win."
by GriggsBriggs on Nov 26, 2010 3:05 PM CST up reply actions
this is almost as bad as the bye week
I just want game time to roll around
. "Most football teams are temperamental. That's 90% temper and 10% mental."
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This man has just pulled a George Washington.
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by Timothy Hockemeyer on Nov 27, 2010 4:17 AM CST up reply actions
weather
what is the forecast for sunday, and will it effect the passing game for both sides. (i remember the :FOG BOWL: par se). we should get off the bus running sunday. the more time of possession we have, the less chance there is of seeing vick
I’m hoping the weather will affect the passing game negatively rather than put it into effect.
Per se doesn’t mean what I think you think it means.
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