November 13, 2007
Packer Game Recap
Sunday morning I woke up early, dressed quickly, and went to my parents’ house to pick up my sister Rachel. My dad holds seasontickets for two Green Bay Packer games each year.
It had been ten years since my last Packer game and I was excited to see my favorite team play the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau field. Coincidentally, the ame I went to in 1997 was the Packers vs. Vikings at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
Dad gave me detailed directions on the best route to take to Green Bay and where to park for the best rate.
My sister decided to spray her hair bright green and I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw it. It was Kermit the Frog green. But I loved it anyway. She offered to spray my mane, too but I settled for sparkles and glitter instead.
Little Miss Green Hair and her New Friends
We got on the road a little after 8 a.m., and we were pumped! I was talking so much I missed an exit on the highway and had to take the long way around to get back on track. It’s about an a hour and thirty-five minutes to Green Bay and half way there we found a great radio station, WIXX that was airing a pre-game show with rockin’ music and some fun “anti-Vikings” songs.
Once in Green Bay I followed my dad’s directions, but he had one of the street names incorrect and I turned onto a street that sounded similar. I think I made a mistake because the rest of the directions no longer made sense, but somehow we ended up within two blocks of the stadium and paid a very nice woman ten dollars to park on her lawn.
Rachel and I made our way to the stadium. I work my Packer sweatshirt, long underwear underneath black yoga pants and my best walking shoes, and brought an additional sweatshirt, winter coat, hat, mittens and scarf along. My mother insisted it would be very cold at the game, but the weather turned out to be 53 degrees — and the sun shone brightly over the section our seats were in.
I was warm within minutes and had to pile my extra outwear under my ass. It was a great buffer from the cold, metal bench, but as the rest of the fans made their way to the bleachers I discovered that the seating at Lambeau Field is elbow-to-elbow.
Brett Favre, The Wise Old Fox
Because my dad’s tickets are single seats three rows apart, Rachel took the top row because it was an aisle seat, and I took the row closer to the front, 11 seats in. I had the pleasure of sitting next to a very nice Packer fan to my right; he snagged tickets from his brother. To my left were four very hilarious Viking fans. They were very amicable and didn’t get up set at the gentle ribbing by the many, many Packer fans surrounding them in the stands.
Sullen Viking Fan
The game itself was fabulous. Green Bay shut out the Vikings 34-0. Our seating was in section 108, and we saw the touchdown that Ruvell Martin made — the one in which the football was tipped by the Vikings and caught by Martin. It was so awesome to see Martin jump in the stands.
The fans of the Packers are unique. The team spirit is exceptional. Complete strangers come together to share their love of the game. Football is one of my favorite sports to watch. Attending a live game is 1,000 times better, of course.
I loved the football action of course, but the feeling of camaraderie with the people sitting next to me was amazing. The rush I felt, giving hi-fives to fellow GBP fans is something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.
I enjoyed talking to the woman in front of me, she and her husband attend nearly every home game at Lambeau. She mentioned how nice it was that my dad gave Rachel and me the tickets. “It’s awesome to have the ladies in the stands!” she exclaimed.
I agree. It was awesome. I can’t wait to attend another game!
But the best part of my day was during the National Anthem. I can’t remember the name of the woman who sang, but after she finished, four military choppers flew over the field. It was a beautiful tribute to Veterans Day and I’ll remember the day always.
A Beautiful Photo
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Today is National Indian Pudding Day. That doesn’t sound very appetizing!
Posted by Dana @ 11:58 pm • NaBloPoMo, Tundra Football
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November 14th, 2007 at 12:25 am, My Personal Blog » Packer Game Recap Says:
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November 14th, 2007 at 8:42 am, daisy Says:
I have to be a Viking fan (although really we like Green Bay) because they now have Adrian Peterson.
November 14th, 2007 at 9:34 am, dana Says:
Yeah..I understand! I do hope Adrian’s injury is minor!
November 16th, 2007 at 7:54 pm, Dawn Says:
effing Packers…. what a depressing game….
November 16th, 2007 at 10:12 pm, Dana Says:
Whaaaaa???? Wha?????? Those are fightin’ words, girl!!
November 19th, 2007 at 11:59 pm, Allison Says:
I attended my first packer game this past weekend against Carolina. I had an unbelievable time. Lambeau is truly a unique experience.
I heard a catchy tune during the game that was played on the pa system - i was hoping you could help me figure out what it was. all i can remember are the lyrics “wanna go home”. does anybody know what this song is???
November 20th, 2007 at 10:11 am, dana Says:
Gosh…I’m not sure what it was. I don’t remember that at the game I went to. Let me dig around. Maybe I can find it.