CGB Tailgate : Decision Time

by ragnarok on Dec 22, 2008 1:01 PM PST Comment 54 comments

OK, I've got this CGB tailgate thing nailed down to two options:

Option #1: We meet up at the CAA tailgate.
Pros:
- Everything's taken care of; food, drink, tables, plates, everything.
- Appearances by the Cal Band, the Dance Team, Oski, and Sandy Barbour.
- Depending on how many attend, we can have several tables set up together and marked off for us, maybe with a giant banner and stuff. A nice, visible gathering place for everyone.
- Rain or shine, we'll have a good time: the CAA tailgate is indoors!
Cons:
- Basically, cost. Even with discounts for students, young alums, families, and those who promise not to eat anything (drinks only), it's still more than a nominal fee to attend.
- Attendance, mostly related to cost. Those who want to casually stop by but don't want to pay for the CAA tailgate can't just pop in and hang out for a 20 minutes or whatever.

Option #2: Pot Luck tailgate in the parking lot
Pros:
- Cheap. Although I'd like everyone to contribute something, most contributions will be far cheaper than a ticket to the CAA tailgate.
- Casual. Anyone can stop by for 5 minutes or 5 hours.
Cons:
- Parking is $20 per spot, as opposed to much less than that on public transit.
- Those who've already committed to the CAA tailgate may not want to (or be able to) join us. CBKWit, in particular, is already committed to working the that tailgate.
- As an outdoors tailgate, we may get rained on. The forecast for Saturday is currently a few showers, 30% chance of precipitation, temperature between 52° and 42° F. I can work on maybe trying to find a tent, but I wouldn't at all be surprised if we're all a lot more comfortable indoors.

So, if you're planning on attending, or think you might attend, vote in the poll below. If you don't care, let me know that, too. If you've got some other thoughts on the matter that might sway us in one direction or the other, feel free to share. I want to make a decision on this by tomorrow, but I wanted to get as much input from all y'all before I do. Thanks.

Poll

What type of CGB Tailgate would you attend?

CAA Tailgate only

3 votes

Parking Lot Pot-Luck only

4 votes

Whichever is cool with me.

5 votes

12 votes | Poll has closed

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tough decision. I won’t be there (visiting family on E. Coast) so I didn’t vote.

I’m a big fan of tailgating outdoors and did so for even the Monsoon Game (Oregon). I highly recommend a tent canopy (or 3) EZ up, if available. If that’s not possible, then the indoor version should be considered (that was hard to type). No one will have fun being soaked before kickoff in chilly weather. The EZ ups make it fun…plus you can actually BBQ.

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by carp on Dec 22, 2008 1:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Can't somebody else do it?

I’m going to the game and down for a CGB tailgate, but since I’m BARTing into the city bringing a dish would be difficult. Not a big fan of the CAA tailgate either ($40 can buy many peanuts. Money can be used in the exchange of goods and services). I was thinking of hitting the 21st amendment or Zeke’s before the game. That could be easier an easier option.

by CalBandGreat on Dec 22, 2008 3:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm down for either but...

Parking lot is cooler. But I’m BARTing in also and I’d probably end up buying something from an SF place nearby rather than bring it from Berkeley or San Jose.

If you guys do meet up at a bar though…. I’m not going to make it :(

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 22, 2008 5:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't want to meet at a bar either...

but would a bar keep you out? I know a bunch in Berkeley that’ll let you wander around even if you’re not 21. I guess you wouldn’t want to leave it up to chance though.

by norcalnick on Dec 22, 2008 7:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve never been to a bar that hasn’t kicked me out. So I’m not up to finding out on the day of the tailgate

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 22, 2008 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When I was under 21, no bar ever kicked me out, except Kips, which is unreasonably strict.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 8:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

except Kips, which is unreasonably strict.

ah how times have changed

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by CBKWit on Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, they got busted a couple times, which is why they’ve become so overly strict.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Times have changed.

I’ve tried over 10 different ones in the city of Berkeley and SF combined and I’ve been kicked out of all of them

In other words, Go Bears!

by royrules22 on Dec 23, 2008 11:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Pasand Lounge on Shattuck and Bancroft (I think), across the street from Beckett’s. When I had friends who were underage, that’s where we drank.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Many bars will only card you at the bar (as opposed to the door) before a certain time of day. This is the case at Blake’s and Raleigh’s, for example.

Don’t go to Pasand, the family that owns it are pieces of shit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakireddy_Bali_Reddy

(Sorry to keep throwing wikipedia links at you, Rishi)

I outworthless the Maharg.

by HolmoePhobe on Dec 23, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is that the one run by the sex slave trader?

Please disregard the above ramblings as those of a clearly delusional fan.

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by TwistNHook on Dec 24, 2008 8:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep.

by BearsNecessity on Dec 24, 2008 11:10 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Have you tried Spats? Back in the day I’m not sure they’d even heard of ID, much less thought to check it.

Who's your Draddy?

by Calfan on Dec 23, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I put down that I don't care

The rain scares me for the parking lot one, but if I survived SC in ‘07 and Oregon in ’08 a little rain won’t keep me away. One issue: Who will be bringing the car(s) if we do the parking lot? I can contribute some cash (in addition to food/drink) to help defray the excessive $20 surcharge.

by norcalnick on Dec 22, 2008 7:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

well, i'd drive one car

but i’d want at least one other.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 22, 2008 10:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I definitely won’t be at the CAA tailgate so I’m down for our own – although I won’t have much to bring in terms of food. I can bring something which I can purchase at a store.

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by HydroTech on Dec 22, 2008 10:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Condoms.

The flavored ones for Twist

You ain't got it like Marshawn got it

by Thoroughbred on Dec 22, 2008 11:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Beer!

We can try that strew shotgunning Pyramic bottles thing.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 24, 2008 10:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I believe me and my friends are going to the CAA tailgate.

It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.

by thenick on Dec 22, 2008 11:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

thought we haven’t bought tickets yet…

It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.

by thenick on Dec 22, 2008 11:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

~~thought~~

though

It's seriously too bad that there's no building or complex around that might have a large supply of sports drinks.

by thenick on Dec 22, 2008 11:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Let’s do a CGB tailgate! Potluck style!

I’d offer a car, but I don’t have one. I will be walking from my flat to the tailgate and I’ll have a coworker with me.

I’ve done CAA, but I’d rather be in a relatively smaller group with cooler people and not have to waste $40.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 8:37 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Damnit, I clicked the wrong vote option#%

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 8:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

which did you mean to select?

it looks like i’m going to leave people out either way i choose, unfortunately.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 23, 2008 8:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Parking Lot Pot-Luck only

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 23, 2008 8:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

CAA Tailgate!

so I can go.

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by CBKWit on Dec 23, 2008 9:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

nice try

you’ll be working the whole time :)

by OskiWeeWee on Dec 24, 2008 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll try to stop by if not CAA

The current plan is that the wife and kid will be coming in pre-game and do SF-ish things, but they are not attending the game itself. So depending upon when they go away I’ll stop by and say hi. Somebody post where-ish and some identifiable marker to indicate exactly which is the CGB tailgate…

by tmoran3020 on Dec 23, 2008 1:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ok, it's settled.

it’ll be a parking lot pot-luck tailgate. i should be in the lot by 1pm, maybe earlier. i’ll have a large, visible tent that should be pretty easy to find.

more details to follow.

people going to the CAA tailgate, feel free to stop by, even if it’s only for 10-20 minutes. say hey, have a beer, whatever. i’m trying to be as inclusive as possible with this.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 23, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

cool beans, Rags.

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by HydroTech on Dec 23, 2008 5:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

At least warm them up before you bring them.

I have no new information on that at this time.

by Rishi on Dec 24, 2008 8:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I’ll stick them down my pants?

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by HydroTech on Dec 24, 2008 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’ll stop by, and I’ll bring a food item of some sort. And maybe a beer item, but I figure there will be plenty of that brought by others.

Sheriff of the Welcome Team
In Spite of Twist!

by Spazzy Mcgee on Dec 23, 2008 5:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Potluckin' - what are you bringing?

Thanks for taking the lead, Rags. Here’s a top-of-my-head list of some things people can/should bring. Everybody, feel free to say what you’re bringing and/or add to the list:
- Beer
- Wine
- Liquor
- Sodas
- Cups
- Plates
- Napkins
- Cheese & Crackers
- Chips
- Salsa
- Guac
- Other dips
- Bread & Dip (e.g., spinach and artichoke)
- Mixed veggies & Ranch dressing
- Pasta salad
- Cookies
- Brownies
- Other pastries and baked goods
- Ice
- “Hello, I’m” stickers and markers?
- Football(s) to toss around

Who's your Draddy?

by Calfan on Dec 23, 2008 7:24 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs

great list, calfan

i’ll try and have a more complete post up tomorrow morning, but right now, i’m planning on parking, bringing a tent (hopefully with some sort of CGB sign — working on that) and maybe a table if i can scare up one. i will also be bringing some plates, utensils, nametag stickers, a stereo (w/ Cal Band CD, of course), some soft coolers with some beer in them, a small coleman grill in case anyone brings grillables, and a football.

So, basically, you gotta Go Bears!

by ragnarok on Dec 23, 2008 10:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs