Game Day

Cindi and Lynn (friends from college) drove up from Charlotte today to go to the South Carolina game. It was a fun day. They got in around 11, and we headed up to Franklin Street where, apparently, EVERY available parking space was taken. There should be a rule that the opposing team doesn't get to park until two hours before game time. We had to drive around a bit, but eventually we got a spot.

We went to Carolina Brewery to get a beer, and wound up ordering Nachos since Chapel Hill's open container laws don't allow you to order a drink at at sidewalk table without ordering food, too. Then we strolled down Franklin Street so that Cindi and Lynn could get Carolina goodies and I could get cash. Then to Top of the Hill for more beer!

Then, once Cindi got her Vanilla Coke from Suttons, it was time to head to Kenan. A brief stop at the Old Well for a photo op, then we joined the throngs heading towards the stadium.

When we got to the Old Well, Outback Steakhouse was giving away free chicken and steak, so we got that for our lunch! But no forks or napkins, for some reason. And we could never snag any cheesecake.

The game was OK; if Carolina had played in the first half the way they did in the second half, they might've won. Cindi and Lynn had to get on the road home, so we left as the 4th quarter was starting, but we were able to listen to it on the radio, and got back to my house in time to see the tail end. Carolina almost pulled out a win, but just couldn't quite do it.

A fun day with two old friends!