The 2015 The Key Play tailgate is set for Labor Day. I agree with Frank Beamer, Ohio State is the most anticipated Lane Stadium opener, and it would have been wrong to pick any other game to play host for the 2015 tailgate. TKPers wasknick, ArchonVT, VTyson08, pcfens and cwaskiewicz are doing the yeoman's work and are going to bring the tailgate to life. We're setting up shop in Lot 18 in the corner by the guard rail and the creek (parking map, Google map). (We have three Lot 18 passes, but could really use another one if someone wants to share.) Look for the TKP logo banner or smell around for the aroma of three pork butts smoking. Nick (wasknick) is serious about butts.
Food will be provided (pork butt, Sub Station II party sub, grillable edibles), but it's bound to run out. If you're planning on staying for a while, please bring something to contribute; whether that's food to share (especially sides), drinks, or tailgating supplies (chairs, trash bags, plastic cups, cornhole, side tables, plasticware, etc...). The festivities begin at noon, and will wrap up around 6:30 PM.
Most importantly, it's not just a banging party, but a charity event. If you plan to come by at all, even to say hello for a minute, you must bring $5 or more in cash, canned goods, or supplies from this list if you're a student. That bumps to $10 if you have a real world job. Contributions of money, gift cards, and/or supplies are fully tax deductible. The donations will benefit The Women's Resource Center Of The New River Valley. The Women's Resource Center is a federally recognized 501(c)3 and Pam Beale ( administration wrcnrv [DOT] org) would be happy to provide whatever written documentation is requested.
Last year we raised $1,190, a testament to the generousity of Hokie Nation and TKPers. The goal this year is to double that goodness up.
*For full disclosure, I'm not associated with The Women's Resource Center. Your donations will be made directly to The Women's Resource Center and won't pass through The Key Play \ Orange and Maroon Media, LLC.
Please drink responsibly.
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This spot also has a really good unload zone right across the street from where we will be set up. It's just a little turn around circle right next to the dam that sees nearly no traffic. It is a good place to unload gear before you go find a parking spot, assuming you do not have a Lot 18 pass.
**Edited this post to show the map of the lot. We should be set up in the corner of the lot next to Duck Pond Dr and the creek. And then just spread out from there.
I will also say, although nothing in stone yet, if the weather is right you may also want to bring a change of clothes and swimsuit as well. We will see how that goes though.
I really really really hope you're not talking about a dip in the duck pond.
Me too! Major health risk there. As a Highty Tighty rat, I drank from a pipe near the duck pond after a particularly hot band practice down there. Looked like clear water, used to water stock, we figured it came from a spring. By the time the upperclassmen saw what we were doing, it was too late. This was before the day of bottled water and even much awareness of dehydration, so it wasn't as stupid as it sounds now. We were seriously thirsty. Two nights in the infirmary, and the most thorough purge from every orifice later, it became a lesson learned. A dip in the Duck Pond could be about like a dip in Rio right now. I shudder to think, I pity the fool.
A friend of mine cultured the microorganisms living in the Duck Pond water. Allow me to reiterate what you said, emphatically - DO NOT GO IN THE DUCK POND. Scenic, beautiful, not safe. The list of bacteria reads like a who's who of what you don't want near or in your body.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/11/26/thousands-take-...
VT should clean it up and allow students/fans/alum to start a tradition of jumping in, like anOSU does.
Hahahah nobody is jumping in the duckpond. Y'all calm down, and I definitely would not reccomend drinking that water for any reason.
Im so depressed I wont be at the game and have yet to make it to a TKP tailgate...
I'll be there, trying to figure out what I can bring based on how far I'll have to carry it from whichever public parking I can get into.
Drop off anything you have at the turn around circle right by the end of the duck pond. It's a great spot to unload at and then you can worry about finding parking and not have to worry about hauling your gear.
I'm hoping to get to the area around 11/12 what's the best way to get to that side of campus. I didn't go to VT and I haven't been to a game since the mid 90's so I'm not at ALL familiar with getting around. I'm driving up from Myrtle Beach area, so I'll try and bring some food of some kind, don't want to leave chairs or tables behind.
The easiest way to get there is to turn onto Southgate and then turn left onto Duck Pond Drive, that will run right in front of the tailgate spot. If you're walking from a public lot, I highly recommend you take the scenic route and use the trails that run next to the Duck Pond, as walking along Duck Pond drive can be a bit hazardous.
11/12? That only gives you 8-9 hours of tailgating.
We have a 4 year old daughter, a two year old daughter and a 3 month old daughter, I'm lucky enough to to have a loving caring wife who is willing to have them all alone from 5/6 am Monday till I get back Tuesday. She is the one who surprised me by signing me up for the Hokie Club and buying me a mini pass this season.
Dear Mrs. Hokie Fireman,
Love,
Hokie07ME and the rest of the TKP community
Had a buddy whose wife got all of his VT football friends to say we weren't going to the '95 Sugar Bowl. Buddy called us all, then called us all a bunch of wusses and crappy fans because we weren't going. He was actually getting pretty mad about it, but finally just gave up and pouted. Christmas day, his wife gave him a new suit and made him try it on for photos. In the pocket were two tickets to the game for he and his son, and info on our reservations. Needless to say, we all received joyful calls that Christmas day, and a fantastic time was had by all, but I think my friend and his son had the most fun. Twenty years later, still brings a smile to my face.
That is a whole lot of estrogen in that household.
Don't forget the female dog. I'm slowly trying to turn them all into Hokie fans, the wife I've got turned, the kids I just need one of them to go to VT.
Also can use Price's Fork to West Campus Dr and turn right on Duck Pond if you are coming from the NW side of campus.
There is public parking at Alumni Center. $10 last year. 5 minute walk to tailgate. Great place to park. Indoor restrooms and short stroll to stadium shuttle bus stop.
It'll be my first one. Cant wait! Anyone else bringing anOSU buddy or any OSU fans from the board dropping by?
My cousin-in-law is a fan of anOSU, and will be stopping by, possibly for a while.
It just sounds somewhat painful.
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A great way to fund raise. Will try to stop by, but gonna have a ton of family around so the schedule is pretty hectic.
I'm sorry but that gif is f'ed up. If a man was filming this and just let that turtle/tortoise do that to that poor dog without trying to stop it, then he should be tied down and have the same dose of turtle applied to his nuts.
That is cringeworthy cruelty, that's a natural fact.
Now I understand the phrase, "Fear the Turtle". Ouch!
I'll be there. Looking forward to finally meeting a lot of you filthy animals.
Me and the lady will be coming by
I started and finished many MANY hard tempo runs (uncomfortably long sustained hard efforts) right there at the start of Smithfield road. I donated much sweat and tears to that location. If you attend, please, pour one out for me.
lot 18 woooo!
I will be there and more importantly hokiedad55 will be there to murder the liquor piata again.
What is this magically glorious "liquor piata" you speak of? (In my head I initially read it as liquor pinata, I so hope that is what you meant to type)
I can tell you its something that I am still hungover from.
My tailgate experience was going great until liquor pinata came out...then it got WAY BETTER
Is there a way to contribute money directly since I cannot make it to the tailgate? I live in Maryland, but I would still like to contribute to this worthy cause. Thank you.
Jae
P.S. Thanks to TKP for supporting this cause.
Boom: http://www.wrcnrv.org/howYouCanHelp/do_.shtml.
@ Joe,
Thanks. BTW, Nice glasses and abs! ;-p
My pass is at lot 18 and you can see a white truck from our group in the background, that is our perennial spot.
I'll be there bright and early Monday morning.
I'll see if I can get some traffic cones and set'em up there to reserve your spot for you.
We should be there bright and early too - gotta get the #BUTTS smoking first thing.
I have a pass for lot 17 so I'll be pretty close. I put myself down for cups and bags since we'll be staying in a hotel, but if it gets closer to game day and we're missing any obvious things, feel free to let me know.
Days...
(I tried oh I tried to find a #13 football players pic with no luck. Internet fail)
-checked vt roster, Durkin is #13
-googled chris durkin virginia tech footbal
-finally found one
-Turns out it was taken by Mark at the scrimmage and had TKP watermark.
Durkin, but this will suffice.
Deep Ball Dave himself
Not super close, but there is free street parking in McBryde Village, once you get a block off of Price's fork. That's across from Price's fork in between west campus drive and tom's creek. I honestly don't know what kind of walk people are going to be up for, but there are usually a lot of open spots.
I will be there hopefully with the lady. Hopefully he doesn't have to work that night (night shift RN) and I can maybe scrounge up a student ticket so she can sit with me for the game. We shall see.
I would love to be there. But to be honest, it's on the opposite side of campus from where I tailgate and I doubt seriously I make that trek with a torn tendon in my ankle. It would be nice to meet you all though.
I saw someone on campus yesterday driving one of these. I'm sure something like that could do the trick for you
If there is a segway jacking on Labor Day, and they describe the assailant as having an ass pocket full of whiskey...it's...um...cough...um...purely coincidence.
ha. I'm pretty sure this is the closest to badass you could get while still talking about a segway
Just don't hit Usain Bolt with it
I just got tix from a friend.
you tell em I'm coming and hell's coming with me ... and a couple nice ditties from the beer cellar.
Oh, he's breaking out the good stuff!!!!!
Less than seven days, wanted to bump this for people coming back after the offseason. Make sure you stop by.
I'll try and stop by for a little bit and say hi to everyone!
Joe I'm going to bring trash bags and plates etc but I need an idea of how many to bring.
I'd think a pack of each should do it. I'm also bringing similar things, just going to grab a bag/box of anything relevant.
I have an extra Lot #18 pass that I won't be utilizing if anyone needs it, or would prefer to not walk a good distance.
Tripper.Henson AT gmail DOT com
Did you check with Joe? If he doesn't need it for the tailgate I would LOVE to have it. Let me know what I can get you in beer to pay you back for it.
Yeah, I texted Joe. Email me if you don't mind.
Done
Several of us are going to be playing a game dubbed Random Beer Cooler. It works like this if you are interested: Buy two tall boys, one of something you enjoy drinking, one of something you would not enjoy so much. We put them all into a black garbage bag full of ice, and then you blindly pull one out and get to drink whatever it is. It can get intense.
Someone was looking for official TKP tailgate.