I think the best thing I've heard / read this week about the Pats is from Nick Mendola's weekly Bills rap. I think it would fit nicely on a sign.
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If you're not checking luggage and only need to get through security 45 minutes is probably more than enough to get through security and to the gate. Are you renting a car? Last year returning the car ended up being one of the more time consuming activities, although I think it's probably not usually that bad.
Hey Spags, it's good to see you back. If you need a shoulder to cry on after your gangrene gets crushed in Indy Monday night, I would recommend maybe calling up Geno, I bet he's got nice soft shoulders.
I parked in someone's yard on Southwestern Blvd a bit of a walk from the stadium (tried to look it up on Google Maps and got the address of 3764 Southwestern Blvd, give or take a few I think that's about right) and had good luck getting out quick.
I went to the home opener last year, and flew in and out on the same day. Rented a car at the airport to drive to the game. My flight landed at about 11:30 and the outgoing flight left at 7:30. I had plenty of time for the outgoing flight, although I was a bit nervous and started leaving the stadium with a minute or two to go.