First game in Buffalo with my son and FIL

[Prospector]

Hey all, I am taking my son to his first NFL/Bills game, and my first time seeing them in the Josh Allen era. Being west coast, I have seen the Bills a couple times in San Diego, and once in Buffalo when we drafted CJ Spiller, and we lost to the Dolphins in the most boring game ever played. We are coming for the Bills/Browns game (My in-laws are from Cleveland). Anyways, My son is 11 and we will be there with my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and his son (and son's friend) who play college baseball. We would like to enjoy some fun tailgating experiences for the day of the game, as opposed to wandering around Buffalo. We are more than happy to bring a cooler of steaks, or chicken, or brown 90 proof so we aren't free loading. I was wondering how we go about getting to a fun tailgate area, and maybe seeing some classic Bills stuff, like Pinto Ron, Bowling Ball shots, File Cabinet Pizza, or the Bills house thingy. We have rented a big van for a couple days... not sure if that matters. Please PM me if that is the more professional way, I don't know.

Edited August 15, 2022 by Prospector

[eball]

That's an unusual way to spell Phil.

 

I kid.  I'm sure plenty of folks around here will help you out.

[HOUSE]

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

[Prospector]

Just now, HOUSE said:

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

[teef]

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

[Bob Chandler's Hands]

Just get there early (like 10AM or earlier), bring some sandwiches or other tailgate foods, and plenty of time to walk around outside the stadium. You'll see the "interesting" tail gate situations in the various lots. Head over and chat up people, you'll find it's a friendly atmosphere. 

 

I prefer to park in the satellite (formerly 'pirate') lots on private property as I can generally beat the crowd out and make a clean getaway. If you don't care about that, park in the stadium lots to be closer to the action from the get go. 

 

Also, they used to have the Field House open to the public before hand with some fun activities your 11 year old might really enjoy. You'd need to check the Bills website to see if that is still going on, or perhaps someone here can update you on that. It was pre-2020 last time I was in there and things have changed...

Edited August 15, 2022 by Bob Chandler's Hands

[Prospector]

7 minutes ago, teef said:

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

Might not be appropriate with young kids around

[Prospector]

We would love to join a tailgate, and we can bring meat, or apps, or drinks, or a combination... we aren't vegans, so something like that is probably a no-go

[teef]

13 minutes ago, Prospector said:

Might not be appropriate with young kids around

do you want to tailgate properly or not?

[Prospector]

Just now, teef said:

do you want to tailgate properly or not?

YES! is there a bail bonds close to the stadium?

[Maynard]

29 minutes ago, HOUSE said:

Is San Diego really slipping into the ocean ?

Learn to swim. 

[Gugny]

26 minutes ago, teef said:

wearing tight pants helps...a lot.

 

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

[teef]

7 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

this is how i walk around taligates, looking for new jerseys:

 

[Malazan]

56 minutes ago, Gugny said:

Just because you got a Kiko jersey out of it doesn't mean everyone else is gonna get that lucky.

 

That's not all he got.. 

[NewEra]

1 hour ago, Prospector said:

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

Where do you watch Bills games when you’re home in LV?

[Gugny]

1 minute ago, NewEra said:

Where do you watch Bills games when you’re home in LV?

 

Probably in his living room.  What's next?  You gonna ask him what he's wearing??

[NewEra]

2 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Probably in his living room.  What's next?  You gonna ask him what he's wearing??

No, but, what are YOU wearing?
 

Bills fans in LV have too many fun options to watch at home imo. Lots of Bills bars.  I’d recommend Moondoggies.  

[Gugny]

19 minutes ago, NewEra said:

No, but, what are YOU wearing?
 

Bills fans in LV have too many fun options to watch at home imo. Lots of Bills bars.  I’d recommend Moondoggies.  

 

Before I answer ... do you like black lace thongs?

[CaliBills]

2 hours ago, Prospector said:

I live in Vegas, so if it does, I am closer to beach front property... so hopefully

whooaaa whooaa whoaaaa

 

don't be hoping I slip into the ocean lol

 

San Diego is one of the better places in CA.  Now if LA could slip off that would be excellent.

[Solomon Grundy]

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