Preseason Week 1

Good Afternoon,

We are officially 3.5 days from the first game of the pre-season, and this should give us the opportunity to straighten out some of the tailgate play book before the regular season begins.  The paint and graphics that are up so far look incredible, and once it's completely finished, I think we'll have something to be really proud of. 

Cousins Dave, Dominic & Uncle Jerry spent Saturday morning at the Speedy lair.  We've got "Chicago Bears" and the helmet up on both the port and the stern, as well as "In Ditka We Trust" on the aft bumper, "Cassata" and the Chicago Bears bear head logo on the bow of the ship.  (i'm not 100% sure if I used port, stern, or aft correctly.)

I also removed one of the rear seats in order to fit the coffin cooler / table / other items in better.  The front and rear license plates are also up.  (Please forgive the poor quality of the pictures as they were taken with a cell phone.)

Anthony, let me know if you are going down there on Tuesday to do some work.  I think it'd be a good idea to see if we can get a car stereo installed as well as some speakers.  Otherwise we're back to using the boom box for the first week.  I'll come down whenever you go, because that's the type of guy I am.  

Speaking of audio, I've added a couple of songs to the playlist.  Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins, The Underdog by Spoon, C'mon Feel The Noise by Quiet Riot, Runnin With The Devil by Van Halen & Live and Let Die by GNR. 

We've had some requests through the website to join us in the south lot.  Here's who we've heard from:  Christian D., Mike M., and Brian R.  Unless we run into an unforeseen issue fitting Speedy Willie in the lot we normally are in, you'll be able to find us between the south parking garage and old McCormak center.

If you would like more information, please contact whichever Cassata you are most comfortable talking to, or click on the link under the E-mail heading, "Tailgate Invitation Request."

What else? 

***Update***  I dropped off the two new 25 foot flag poles at the bus today.  They're about 3 inches in circumference at the bottom, and appear to be as solid as it gets.  We'll use the two remaining poles from last year for the time being. Additionally, I've added a couple of new pictures to the post here, and 3 more on the right side flikr gallery.  Enjoy.

Comments

[Kevin Aguilar]

The transition from short/retard bus to bears party bus has been spectacular. the color and graphics are just terrific, job well done. Tailgating will be more fun than the game, the bears offense is just horrible.

[Dominic]

Thanks for the kind words, Kevin,

We need to find a reasonably priced flat screen. I'm going to check craigslist.

Also, I incorrectly used the term circumference, and meant to say diameter.

[livejasmin]

great live cams