Tailgating questions

[Panther/Statesman]

First, is there any word on improvements (kybos, trash cans) in the grass lot south of McLeod next to 'Panther Creek' along Hudson Road? I've been hounding the athletic department and everyone seems to think its a great idea, but no one knows if it will happen. Also, I've never had an issue with the 4 hour before kick off rule, but others tell me they have. Is that being enforced?

Also at ISU, we typically get into G4 southeast of the stadium, but it looks like there may be a large Panther presence in G8 on the south side of the road. Is there a predominant area for the purple?

Lastly, breaking down and buying a generator this year. Honda looks great and is highly rated, but the $$$ go against my cheap nature. Anything less expensive that is reliable?

[UNI Fight]

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Everyone should have one of these to tailgate with, I need to start scraping together some cash for tailgate season...and get a hitch.

[casbern]

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Everyone should have one of these to tailgate with, I need to start scraping together some cash for tailgate season...and get a hitch.

I'll stop by with some hot dogs if you get it... promise.

[TravelingPanther]

Re: Tailgating questions

First, is there any word on improvements (kybosk, trash cans) in the grass lot south of McLeod next to 'Panther Creek' along Hudson Road? I've been hounding the athletic department and everyone seems to think its a great idea, but no one knows if it will happen. Also, I've never had an issue with the 4 hour before kick off rule, but others tell me they have. Is that being enforced?

Also at ISU, we typically get into G4 southeast of the stadium, but it looks like there may be a large Panther presence in G8 on the south side of the road. Is there a predominent area for the purple?

Lastly, breaking down and buying a generator this year. Honda looks great and is highly rated, but the $$$ go against my cheap nature. Anything less expensive that is reliable?

I would doubt we'll see any improvements this year.

With the generator, I would check consumer reports. They usually give you good information on the best quality for the lowest dollar.

[Luther_Heggs]

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Lastly, breaking down and buying a generator this year. Honda looks great and is highly rated, but the $$$ go against my cheap nature. Anything less expensive that is reliable?

Although a Honda 1000 (the smallest Honda) is pretty expensive, I think if you buy one you'll always be happy with it.

[cydave]

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Honda generators are the best out there, IMO. If you really want a quality product, spend the extra money. They run so quiet, compared to others, so you don't have to talk over a lawnmower.

[ubuntuCAT]

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Honda generators are the best out there, IMO. If you really want a quality product, spend the extra money. They run so quiet, compared to others, so you don't have to talk over a lawnmower.

I don't know much about specific brands but this brings up one of the most important specs to look for in a tailgating generator.... noise level.

[TH1974]

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I don't know much about specific brands but this brings up one of the most important specs to look for in a tailgating generator.... noise level.

True. And the worst part of it is that generators are usually unnecessary anyway.

[DomeRanger Posse]

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Everyone should have one of these to tailgate with, I need to start scraping together some cash for tailgate season...and get a hitch.

The last time I was at the State Fair, someone was selling them in the Varied Industries building.

[CatsRule04]

Re: Tailgating questions

First, is there any word on improvements (kybosk, trash cans) in the grass lot south of McLeod next to 'Panther Creek' along Hudson Road? I've been hounding the athletic department and everyone seems to think its a great idea, but no one knows if it will happen. Also, I've never had an issue with the 4 hour before kick off rule, but others tell me they have. Is that being enforced?

We too have expressed a desire for more Kybos, or at least better placement of the TWO that they do provide south of the Dome, and as for the "4 hour rule" we always have our tent up by 10:30 on a 4:05 kickoff and no one has ever bothered us. Of course we look OLD and not exactly as though we are apt to cause trouble...thank goodness appearences are so often deceiving!!

GO PANTHERS!!! I'm getting so excited for the season to start, I could just bust - Quote from my 75 year old mom.....

[UNI83]

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Maybe I'm missing something, but what is the point have having a generator at your tailgate?

[cydave]

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Maybe I'm missing something, but what is the point have having a generator at your tailgate?

To run TV's, stereos, satellites, and any other electronics.

[TH1974]

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Maybe I'm missing something, but what is the point have having a generator at your tailgate?

There's no point.

[cydave]

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There's no point.

There's definitely a point, but its certainly not a requirement.
Yes, you can tailgate with just your chairs, food, beer, and games. But, there's also a ton of people who like to hook up tv's and watch other college games going on that day, while they tailgate. It really is nice if you have a night game, so that way you don't miss out on the CFB action that takes place between 11am and 6pm.

[Trapped in California]

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Maybe I'm missing something, but what is the point have having a generator at your tailgate?

To run a bugzapper in case lakesbison or mlpsbison wander by - look into the light lakes...