First tailgating since '06.

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(09-29-2021, 09:32 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I went to at least one game a year from '06 to '14. My last game was the playoff loss to San Diego.  I was moving and working on my house in fall of '15, and when I went to buy a playoff ticket like i did in '14 they were sold out. My dad died before the 16 season and in 17 I was dealing with a bad knee that made it VERY painful to do the walking required at a game. Since then they have been a hot mess that I have not cared to go to the cost and trouble to watch live.

But I will be there Thursday.

In 2006 I went with Joe From Florence, who was one of my main nemisis from the old board. We did some tailgating where I met BengalThing and Turk and some more I can't remember.  But every year after that I stayed with a good friend of mine in Mason until I went straight to the game. I always parked in a garage in Newport and took the shuttle to the stadium. So no tailgating since '06.

This year I will be driving straight up from Tennesse before the game. I plan on getting there way before the game.  

So any suggestions on where to hang before the game. Are the lots restricted to the people parking there?

I know parking under the banks is restricted to those with passes, but given the nature of the game being on a Thursday, I can't help but wonder if you got there early enough, you may be able to get in there.  It is great.  You take an elevator up and you literally pop up on the sidewalks of the banks.  

Love the Yard House, the Lager House (Morlein), and the Holy Grail.  They will fill up quickly, but if you get there early enough.

My dad and I are making the trip for this game.  Let my season tickets go three years ago after a divorce, but  my dad is 88 and while in great health, I don't know how many more chances I will have to do this with him.

Lastly, if you aren't getting there too early, I like this little lot off 3rd street, just a block east of the Reds stadium.  It gets me right out and on 71 to head home (north) and it only costs $15 (at least the last time I went).