Weekend News

So I had my first tailgating experience at a Penn State football game today. I actually had to go for my feature writing class, to find an interesting, unique tailgate, talk to the people there and turn it into a story.

Now, tailgating at PSU isn't quite like anything you've seen before, probably. Die-hard football fans pull in their campers and motor homes or just their cars and trucks and set up camp for the day (some even come the night before). Before the game, they all grill up lots of food and play games, etc...pretty family-friendly, actually. Alumni from all over attend these events, and there were even some Oregon State fans there, too (that's who PSU played - and whooped - today).

It wasn't too long after the roomies and I got to the stadium area that I found a pretty interesting tailgate - a blue and white painted 1984 school bus with a retractable awning on the outside that sheltered tables, coolers, and a grill from the drizzling rain. A guy from State College bought the bus several years ago and remodeled the interior to look kind of like a motor home (including a large flat-screen TV). So now he and all his friends, kids and adults, tailgate with his bus at every home game. All the people were friendly and willing to tell me all about it, so it ought to make a cute story. Hopefully my professor thinks so, too.

My only other news is that I ordered my wedding gown yesterday! I'd supply you all with a nice preview photo, but I don't want to risk Andrew seeing it, obviously. :) So you'll have to suffer and wait as well. I'm still working on bridesmaid gowns, though, but it ought to be easier to decide now that I have my dress nailed down. Once the girls and I pick one, I'll be sure and post a photo so you have at least a little preview of coming attractions...