The day that everyone talked to me about finally came. The first Football game at home, Ole Miss vs. S.E. Louisiana. I was so expectant to see the "tailgating in the Grove" because I heard great stories from all my American friends about this big day. They said me that in this day everybody is dressing formal, and they usual go to the Grove several hours before the game to eat, drink and chat with friends. And this was so true! The night before, some IEP students and I went to the Grove and we saw (impressed) a lot of tents ready for the begining of this party day. But the best, without doubts, was the day of the game.
I came to the Grove at 2 pm. and there were to many people in this place! It was unrecognizable! Everyone dressing well (everybody except the IEP students :) ), laughing, eating, drinking and singing the catchiest song I ever heard: the Hotty Toddy!. We had our own tent so we drank and ate to, and then we took a lot of pictures of this amazing party. Then, the ours passed and it was time for the game!
The game was fabulous. I didn't understand every rule, but the show was great! Again, we took a lot of pics and sung the Hotty Toddy several times. Fortunately Ole Miss won, so everybody went home happy and we came to our rooms happy too, because we lived an amazing experience that no everybody has the oportunity to live.
When I read your post I think I have written it! I fell the same: from the expectations during the days before after all we have heard, to the deal of "waht to wear"!!! What is more, I also get surprised with the amount of people it was in the Grove, I could not believe all of them fit there. Finally I not only took a lot of pictures too but also I didn´t undestand the whole game :) I hope do it the next time!!
ReplyDeleteEveryone was dressing well except the iep students.lol We should care about it next time!
ReplyDeleteMe too. The festival was great. I'm still confused saying "Hotty Toddy" lol. I really expect next big game, Alabama match. Even though our team lost to opponent last game, I do not doubt that Olemiss will be able to win Alabama~!
ReplyDeleteyes, It was fabulous and we need to search some more rules of football.
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