I just realized that 39 years ago, Dennis and I went to the Orange Bowl in Miami to watch Alabama and Notre Dame play. I remember all too well that Alabama lost that game. We drove down with friends in our new red and white Chevrolet Blazer. Both side windows and the back window were painted with pachyderms. Talk about country rednecks from Pickens County, Alabama!! We took the back seat out, "installed" two lawn chairs, and rode "in style" all the way to and from Miami. Needless to say, we were disappointed about the game, but we stopped by Orlando Disney World on the way home hoping it would make us feel better. (It did.)
This year Dennis wanted to send Parker and Jason to the Orange Bowl as part of their Christmas. Because Parker knew he would be returning to the states to get a visa after three months in Paris, he bought a round trip ticket as it would be cheaper. When Dennis gave "the boys" their present, Parker called to exchange his ticket. Unfortunately, the exchange would cost close to $5000!!!!! Now, Dennis and Jason are going to the game. They will get up early in the morning (Saturday), head to the airport in Birminghan, fly to Houston (crazy) and have a four hour lay over before heading to Tampa. At Tampa, a rental car and hotel room will be waiting for them. They will drive to the game from Tampa and have found an Alabama memorabilia (?) tent where they plan to spend some time waiting for the game to start. After the game they will back track and head home.
My plans are to stay with Savannah,, Libby, and Luke. We have plans to see Monster, Inc. on Saturday afternoon. We will watch the game from home wearing our new TUSK sweatshirts and hoping that both kids will be asleep. ROLL TIDE ROLL!!
