Tailgating at Auburn University

I have never been to a college football game.

Ever.

Wait. Let me amend that.

I have been to two bowl games where Auburn University played. One was a Peach Bowl in Atlanta and the other was the Blockbuster Bowl at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. The Blockbuster Bowl is now called something else and Joe Robbie is now called Dolphin Stadium.

Why? My brother, Fred, decided that we should go.

The first one was the Peach Bowl and it was in the old Fulton County Stadium. I just remember that I've never been colder in my life. I was wearing long underwear, heavy socks, rain boots, a sweater, sweatshirt and rain jacket. Oh, and gloves. It was raining and freezing. We were miserable. I can't even remember the other team.

The second one was when Fred still lived in South Florida and we went down there to visit over the Christmas holiday. That day was nothing like the first bowl game I went to. It was warm. I think we were wearing shorts that day. And I can't remember the other team for that game, either.

This Saturday, I'm going to see Auburn play in its own stadium.

My good friend Geri Davis e-mailed me and said she had an extra ticket and would I like to go.

Sure!

I know that they tailgate. Her son, Scott, even has an air conditioner for the tent! Can you imagine?

I'm going to have so much fun. I'll let you know how it went.