30 years ago tonight

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #1 on:** November 15, 2016, 09:17:36 PM »

Where were you when that happened? Tell ya' where I was. Snagette and I had some friends that we took a yearly trip with up to Gatlinburg, before it became so touristy that you couldn't even drive within 5 miles of the place. We were staying in the duplex that we always stayed in on the outskirts of town. Perfect setting. Mountain stream right out the back door. Huge wood burning fireplace. Walking distance to everything.

But Snagette and her friend had been doing some reading before the trip. And they made the corporate decision that we'd all stay in this "Bed & Breakfast" place tucked back in the mountains the last night. So, we pack up again and head to this big, old house about 15 miles outside of Gatlinburg. We open the door to our room just as our friends did theirs. Suddenly, two guys were running down the hall towards each other in a panic. Does your room have a TV? NO! Does yours? NO!!!! What time is it? Oh shit, come on ladies, we're headed back into town. Sent the girls shopping while we tried to find the game.

Now mind you, this is when Gatlinburg actually had a bit of an off season and many of the hotels were almost completely vacant. We couldn't find a bar with the game so we find the nearest hotel. It hits me what this looks like just about the time the front desk dude asks if he can help us. "Umm....yeah....do you think you could cut us a deal on a room? We...me and him...we just need it for a few hours."

Stern look from the manager.

No, no...it's not like that. We're straight. See, we're Auburn fans and see...our wives made us stay at this bed & breakfast and see...there aren't any TV's and see...the game is coming on and....

Blank stair

Can we just rent a room?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2016, 09:19:43 PM »

I know. Cool story, bro.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2016, 10:41:35 PM »

I hate it when a terrible post detracts from an otherwise good thread. Sorry that happened on the first reply PCT.

I actually was on a date at the game but we left JHS right before the ending. Could hear the mayhem on the outside. Hate that I missed it. Just like the first overtime game. I left early but this time, I was mad.

I really showed them.

chinook · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2016, 11:43:40 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on November 15, 2016, 09:19:43 PM

I know. Cool story, bro.

Actually it wasn't. It sucked monkey taint.

jmar · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2016, 04:13:07 AM »

I recall asking for more water pressure.

Now, after Saturday, the mounting Georgia losses sting worse than those to Alabama.
Unacceptable!

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2016, 08:11:50 AM »

Quote from: chinook on November 15, 2016, 11:43:40 PM

Actually it wasn't. It sucked monkey taint.

Oh right. Like you and another dude haven't rented a room for a few hours. Who here hasn't? Come on, show of hands.

Anyone?

Is this thing on?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2016, 08:29:27 AM »

I was there in the upper deck. On the way out, we stopped as we got to the lower level from the ramp and I ran into my Uncle, whom I hadn't seen in a few years. We talked for a while about how Brent Fullwood was not down as we watched the dawg fans getting hosed off. Good times.

CCTAU · « **Reply #8 on:** November 16, 2016, 12:02:00 PM »

Student section. Left early to get back and get a bigger coat and hit the frat parties. I lived in Eagles West
at at the time so stumbling up and down the row was a regular post game ritual.

I heard about the hoses later! I wish I would have stayed and seen it. But damn it was cold!

Godfather · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2016, 12:06:42 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on November 15, 2016, 09:17:36 PM

Where were you when that happened? Tell ya' where I was. Snagette and I had some friends that we took a yearly trip with up to Gatlinburg, before it became so touristy that you couldn't even drive within 5 miles of the place. We were staying in the duplex that we always stayed in on the outskirts of town. Perfect setting. Mountain stream right out the back door. Huge wood burning fireplace. Walking distance to everything.

But Snagette and her friend had been doing some reading before the trip. And they made the corporate decision that we'd all stay in this "Bed & Breakfast" place tucked back in the mountains the last night. So, we pack up again and head to this big, old house about 15 miles outside of Gatlinburg. We open the door to our room just as our friends did theirs. Suddenly, two guys were running down the hall towards each other in a panic. Does your room have a TV? NO! Does yours? NO!!!! What time is it? Oh shit, come on ladies, we're headed back into town. Sent the girls shopping while we tried to find the game.

Now mind you, this is when Gatlinburg actually had a bit of an off season and many of the hotels were almost completely vacant. We couldn't find a bar with the game so we find the nearest hotel. It hits me what this looks like just about the time the front desk dude asks if he can help us. "Umm....yeah....do you think you could cut us a deal on a room? We...me and him...we just need it for a few hours."

Stern look from the manager.

No, no...it's not like that. We're straight. See, we're Auburn fans and see...our wives made us stay at this bed & breakfast and see...there aren't any TV's and see...the game is coming on and....

Blank stair

Can we just rent a room?

Ahhh back when you had hair, It was beautiful. Feathered and layered. You just don't see it much these days.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2016, 12:54:11 PM »

Based on what I remember and looking at the You tube, their students had more running game then we did this past Sat.

GH2001 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2016, 03:56:31 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on November 16, 2016, 12:06:42 PM

Ahhh back when you had hair, It was beautiful. Feathered and layered. You just don't see it much these days.

It went so great with his polyester pants.

Godfather · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2016, 03:58:44 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on November 16, 2016, 03:56:31 PM

It went so great with his polyester pants.

The ones he wore to the Vandy game?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2016, 04:32:57 PM »

Sansabelt trousers are the comfortable, go anywhere, do anything slacks. They're reasonably priced and come in a variety of colors for the man on the go.

jmar · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2016, 02:03:03 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on November 16, 2016, 04:32:57 PM

Sansabelt trousers are the comfortable, go anywhere, do anything slacks. They're reasonably priced and come in a variety of colors for the man on the go.

This was true.