HYDR Tailgating Crew

Being a split household can take its toll on you in the fall.  Two sets of tickets, travel in two different directions, food planning without duplication, and not mixing up you cheering!

We have two separate groups:  man cub and company in Starkvegas and the HYDR Tailgating Crew in Oxford.  Last weekend was our last gathering in Starkvegas and last night was the conclusion of "the Grove".

HYDR Tailgating Crew is quite a collective.  Members come, not every gameday, from Texas, Kansas, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Alabama, and of course Mississippi.  One weekend, We even had a group of guys join us that were from several other northern countries.  Occasionally, we get walk up guests from the opposing team looking for a cup, advise, drink, or even a meal!

We are quite a collective.  Queen Charla is the mother of all things Rebel.  The Allen Clan has pulled in members from far and wide. Brother Kyle is the king of the Weber Q, grilling quail, rabbit, boudin, green tomatoes, and lots of other things here and there.  Gina has a husband, Danny, that can somehow manage to get a hotel room when there are no rooms to be had!  We even have a collective of single, divorced women, that are a joy to clown around with!  Very few of us have anything in common, except for a love of tailgating in the land of the Grove!

Some were sorority sistas, some mutual friends from Rebel chat forums, and others  were befriended at the annual Ladies forum.  Me, I'm just a tag along spouse of 30 years that loves a party when food is involved!

We have had our spot, on the corner of University Blvd an Grove Loop for years.  The UPD tent is right in front, in the strategic location,  for educating the public on the "do's and don'ts of beer 101".  Several of these uniformed characters are kept well fed by HYDR!

The last game was special, with a victory over the corndog rivals from across the river.  But for our crew, it's not about the game.  It's  all about the tailgate by golly!    And just think, We get to do it all over again in nine months!  Hobby Lobby!