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On our way back through the lobby, we noticed they had put out something for the fans to drink....
Collins Cool Aid
and on the other end was Panthers Punch. LOL
We went back up to the room to get our jerseys on and headed out to look around!!
The vendors were setting up and the tailgate parties were starting.
Our hotel was setting up for a tailgate party too out in front of the hotel. We didn't end up getting any food there as we were stuffed from breakfast. Nathan bought a t-shirt, the Bear claw,and a Bears flag.
Susan, I am loving your TR, especially being a Bears fan for almost 28 years! I am so glad you got to share Nathan's (& Peter's too) love of the Bears in NC with Beautiful weather this time as opposed to that snow storm last year that this area was slammed with last year. Sadly I missed the game last week, so I will love hearing all about it vicariously through you. I love your cast of characters too. Very fitting. I did see your siggie with your Devin Hester jersey whrn you had it up and it gave me a huge smile. Can't wait to read more, and btw it would be nice to be able to have a PPer Meet with you and your fellow Bears loving family.
Susan, I am loving your TR, especially being a Bears fan for almost 28 years! I am so glad you got to share Nathan's (& Peter's too) love of the Bears in NC with Beautiful weather this time as opposed to that snow storm last year that this area was slammed with last year. Sadly I missed the game last week, so I will love hearing all about it vicariously through you. I love your cast of characters too. Very fitting. I did see your siggie with your Devin Hester jersey whrn you had it up and it gave me a huge smile. Can't wait to read more, and btw it would be nice to be able to have a PPer Meet with you and your fellow Bears loving family.
Couldn't help but think of you as we were watching the game! And yes, a PP meet would be nice!!
Around 11:30 am, we decided to go inside the stadium. Our seats were higher up in the stands, but we went down to the field to watch the players warm up.
As the players came out on the field, Nathan was getting more & more excited. He was telling me to get a picture of Knox and Gould and Hester.... so I just started taking pictures of everybody!!!
The temp today was in the 80's & sunny. In other words, it was HOT!!!! But I wasn't complaining, it was such a gorgeous day to watch a football game. Around noon, we headed up to our seats which were in section 539 on the Panthers side. This turned out to be a blessing as the sun would be to our backs. Also, the further up we went the better the breeze was. By the time we reached our seats, I was getting pretty sweaty in my navy t-shirt topped with a jersey. I soon shed the jersey. At first, Nathan was a little disappointed with how far up we were, but loved how you could see the play being set up & soon realized we had really great seats. He said as we were coming home he would pick that same section again if we ever go back again. We were really amazed at how many Bears fans were there. We were in a great section- there was one guy who kept turning around to Nathan & Peter and would high five every play. LOL
QB Cutler out this game due to concussion during last week's game. Nathan was happy to at least see him on the field with the team.
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Great Game Day pictures Susan. Thank you so much for thinking of me while you were at the game. So sweet of you. A PPer Meet of all us Bears Fans out here could be such fun(I can even try making it during a Game or something so Nathan & Peter won't feel so out of place with PPer and can still enjoy watching the Bears with some true Bears Fans). I don't want to hijack your TR with that though, but at least it will be nice to meet them too in an area that brings joy to them as Disney does to you (and I can talk Bears & Disney 24/7).
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Great Game Day pictures Susan. Thank you so much for thinking of me while you were at the game. So sweet of you. A PPer Meet of all us Bears Fans out here could be such fun(I can even try making it during a Game or something so Nathan & Peter won't feel so out of place with PPer and can still enjoy watching the Bears with some true Bears Fans). I don't want to hijack your TR with that though, but at least it will be nice to meet them too in an area that brings joy to them as Disney does to you (and I can talk Bears & Disney 24/7).
Hopefully someday we will have a PP/Bears meet!
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Those do look like great seats, judging by the photos you got from them!
It was our first NFL game, and we really weren't sure which section to choose, but I think the seats turned out great!
I love the tailgating before the game. I just try not to enjoy too much or I won't remember the scores. You guys had great seats too. Sometimes I think the seats higher up in the stands are better than those down close. You can everything a little bit better.
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so I just started taking pictures of everybody!!! 
But I wasn't complaining, it was such a gorgeous day to watch a football game. Around noon, we headed up to our seats which were in section 539 on the Panthers side. This turned out to be a blessing as the sun would be to our backs. Also, the further up we went the better the breeze was. By the time we reached our seats, I was getting pretty sweaty in my navy t-shirt topped with a jersey. I soon shed the jersey. 
At first, Nathan was a little disappointed with how far up we were, but loved how you could see the play being set up & soon realized we had really great seats. He said as we were coming home he would pick that same section again if we ever go back again. We were really amazed at how many Bears fans were there. We were in a great section- there was one guy who kept turning around to Nathan & Peter and would high five every play. LOL 
QB Cutler out this game due to concussion during last week's game. Nathan was happy to at least see him on the field with the team.
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