Our First Packer Game

This past weekend, I was able to experience, for the first time, something that every football fan should at least once in their lifetime...attending a game at the legendary Lambeau Field. As if that wasn't enough, I was able to share this lifetime event with my father, who also was visiting Lambeau for the first time.

I was lucky enough to have a coworker who has season tickets which he wasn't going to need for the October 19th game against the Indianapolis Colts. Since he knew I hadn't ever been to a game he gave me first option on the tickets and I promptly accepted (thanks again Jason!).

My father and I drove up to Green Bay, arriving at around 12:30 and went to a pre-game tailgate sponsored by one of the vendors we have at Wolf. Menasha's tailgate was amazing...basically they own a house (from which you can see Lambeau) which is only used for these parties, it was decked out with Subzero/Wolf appliances in the GARAGE and they had a buffet line going around the interior of the garage that had too much food to even mention. They also provided free beer/liquor, which my dad and I happily consumed since it was a little bit chilly.

We headed over to the field about an hour before kick-off so we could see warm-ups. Just walking into the stadium gave me a little bit of a stomach tingle which when we saw our seat location (50 yard line, 12th row up, Packer sideline) grew into full fledged excitement. We settled in (I recommend renting the bleacher backers, saves the back) and got ready for the fun to begin.

The game was everything you could ask for...the Packer's defense showed up strong, rarely giving any separation to a talented core of receivers from the Colts and the offense was equally effective with Aaron Rodgers taking what was there and Ryan Grant having one of his better performances of the season. On top of the play on the field the enthusiasum of the crowd was palpabale, by the end of the game my throat and voice were quite hoarse. All in all we witnessed one throwing touchdown, one running touchdown and two interceptions returned for touchdowns (including a 98 yarder, coast-to-coast).

It was a tremendous day and one I will not soon forget. I'm most thankful for being able to experience it with my dad, thanks again for an amazing day.