Things that are wicked awesome

[B Luc]

I wish but I'm hoping a plane to Hollywood as soon as I'm physically able.

[JJ]

A friend receiving these freebies in today's mail and inviting me to join him in the (indoor, heated) suite for next week's Pats game:

[lugnutz]

I would do that if I lived down there in second. I bet its a good time. Congrats

[rearadmiral]

A friend receiving these freebies in today's mail and inviting me to join him in the (indoor, heated) suite for next week's Pats game:

Where you tailgating beforehand?

[JJ]

Where you tailgating beforehand?

No definitive plans yet, but my buddy was thinking of taking the train from Norwood Center. If that's the final plan, then we'll probably just head inside & hobnob.

[Section 40]

Taking the train will get you to Gillette 30 minutes before kickoff... no time for tailgating.

[JJ]

Indeed, the T schedule says it arrives 3:05, which would get us into the stadium 3:30 or so after disembarking the train & walking from the station. Kickoff is 4:30.

http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/patriots/

Probably won't need to tailgate outdoors anyway. Not with a nice warm comfy suite awaiting us.

[rearadmiral]

How is it taking the train down?

Seriously considering it.

[Jackie Treehorn]

I took the train down once. Obviously you don't have time to tailgate, which sucks, but getting out of there without sitting in traffic for hours is a huge plus. If I had tickets in a suite I would consider it.

[rearadmiral]

Earlier train + disposable cooler = problem solved

EDIT: But thanks for heads-up

[Giggles]

Yeah the train is alright. No time to tailgate beforehand and you have to beeline it back there after but it's worth it not to drive.

Also the thing gets packed. Both times I've done it involved standing shoulder to shoulder (on the ride down anyways). Also the last 10 miles of track the train can only go like 8mph so the trip takes longer than it should.

All in all I give it a B-.

[Jackie Treehorn]

Unless they've changed it, there is no earlier train. Only one trip down and one trip back.

Also they didn't collect my ticket last time so you could possibly ride for free if you were so inclined.

[Giggles]

Earlier train + disposable cooler = problem solved

EDIT: But thanks for heads-up

They only run 1 train.

[Section 40]

There is no "earlier" train to take RA. The MBTA runs two trains to Foxboro on game day. One departs South Station and the other departs from Providence. They meet on the same track facing each other in Foxboro usually 30 minutes before kickoff.

[Jackie Treehorn]

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