Official Extremeskins Tailgate 9/10/2023 vs Cardinals

[pez]

OFFICIAL EXTREMESKINS TAILGATE

SEP 10, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 VS  

 

 

WELCOME BACK!

 

Welcome back brothers and sisters of the Burgundy & Gold! It is a brand new day with hope for the future. New ownership is in place, we have a new no-nonsense offensive coordinator in charge to whip our boys into shape, and fans appear to be flocking back in droves. Could we see the return of home field advantage ? I cannot wait to see my Extremeskins family once again partying it up in the RedZone Lot, and I look forward to hopefully meeting new friends throughout the season. So dust off that tailgate equipment, start putting together your best recipes, and lets have some fun this year !!!

 

 

WHAT IS IT ?

 

Who We Are:

The Extremeskins Tailgate has become an institution at Fedex Field, and it is because of all the members involved. The dedication, hard work and investments by folks year in and year out is second to none. This tailgate is getting bigger every year and is well respected because of our passion, our friendly welcoming environment and the charity we do. The Redskins organization has recognized our contributions and how we present ourselves and because of that, has recognized our tailgate as official Redskins Fan Captains. Let's continue to do our best as one of the best tailgates at Fedex Field!

 

Our Charities:

Once again, the Extremeskins Tailgate will have containers available for the Extremeskins Charity Funds. There will be two containers. One container will be for pop tabs (the little tabs on the top of aluminum beer and soda cans)... this is to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. If you drink a beer or coke, don't forget to take off the tab and put it in the container before throwing away!!! The other container will be for monetary donations, and will be for the Official Extremeskins Charity selected this year: Abby's Army. At the end of the year, 100% of the money collected will be submitted to the charity. Please check the charity threads! Please donate what you can, there are needy folks out there that can use our help!

 

                    

 

How We Run Things:

I am sure most of you are familiar with our tailgate threads, but I like to emphasize that we try to be as organized as we possibly can (yes it is like trying to herd cats). Before you start asking questions, please read this entire post, as it most likely will answer any questions you have. At the bottom of this post you will see the section: “Needed Items”. We are a Potluck Style tailgate, so we ask that if you plan on attending, please check out that information to see what we need. If you are trying to decide what is best to bring, food and drinks are the best items. 

 

Please check the posts in this tailgate thread to see what people are bringing so we don't end up with a ton of the same items.

 

 

WHEN IS IT ?

 

September 10th from 8:00 AM until 12:35 PM.

 

Because we make the RedZone Lot our home, we are allowed 5 hours of tailgating (an additional hour in comparison to to other lots who have only 4). We typically start packing up the tailgate around 30 minutes before the game, but don’t worry, there are still plenty of people to hang around with to chat about the game.

 

Many of us arrive early and pre-tailgate or just chat it up on the RedZone Lot entry road (see “Where Is It” section) before the parking lot opens… you can usually find a bunch of us at the very front of the line.

 

Post-game tailgate times vary... normally it is as soon as everyone gets back out to the lots. End time varies based upon the mood of the fans and the time of the game. Sometimes there will be additional food, sometimes not.

 

 

WHERE IS IT ?

 

We are located in the RedZone Lot.

 

Specifically we are located at RZ30 (pole marker) at the corner of the lot closest to the stadium (along Hill Oaks Rd). This will be the opposite corner of the lot from where you drive into. You will see our yellow jeep there, with flags flying including a black flag with our “X” logo.

 

  

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If you have parking passes for the RedZone Lot, and this is your first time, it can be a little difficult finding the entry road. If you do a Google Maps search for: “Redzone parking”, you will see where the entry road is.

 

Here are the directions per the Official Website (via Belle Haven Drive):

• From Northern Virginia, Howard, Montgomery and Anne Arundel Counties: Take I-495/I-95 to Exit 19 (US Route 50 East). Once travelling east take Exit 8 for MD-704. Turn left at the light and continue on MD-704 for 4 miles. Turn left onto Belle Haven Drive, then turn left onto Sheriff Rd. The entrance to the RedZone lot will be on your right in 1/2 mile.
• From Washington DC: US Route 50 East to Exit 8 for MD-704. Turn left at the light and continue on MD-704 for 4 miles. Turn left onto Belle Haven Drive, then turn left onto Sheriff Rd. The entrance to the RedZone lot will be on your right in 1/2 mile.

 

I prefer this route (from 495):

• Take exit 17B to merge onto MD-202 W/Landover Rd toward Bladensburg
• At the first light, turn left onto Brightseat Rd
• Make the first turn right onto Sheriff Rd
• Right before the 2nd traffic light, make the turn left onto the unnamed road (it should be the 2nd left after turning onto Sheriff Rd)
• Follow the unnamed road straight into the Redzone parking lot
• Go to the opposite corner of the lot (closest to the stadium and Hill Oaks Rd)

 

If you can’t find parking passes to the RedZone Lot, I would recommend getting passes to the “A” Lot, whether it be Green, Orange, or Platinum.

 

 

WHO CAN COME ?

 

All are welcome… the more the merrier! We originally started this tailgate for the members of the ExtremeSkins Forum, but it has expanded into something much bigger. We are extremely welcoming of all fans regardless of who you root for. We only ask one thing to all of those who attend: treat others as you would want to be treated. We appreciate some minor razzing back and forth, but please keep it civil. We do not tolerate any physical violence, threats, property damage, etc of any kind! Fans of all ages are welcome to attend, we tend to always have a few kids around.

 

We love fans who want to eat, drink, talk football and be merry! We are all fans of the game and want to have a good time. As the Hogettes always say: Hate the team, not the fan!

 

 

WHAT CAN I DO ?

 

THIS IS IMPORTANT! We are a potluck style tailgate. What does that mean? The tailgate’s success depends on everyone’s participation! Rather than making monetary donations, we absolutely need people to bring food, drinks and supplies. We understand some folks coming from out of town are limited in what they can bring, so in those cases, monetary contributions are welcome (but not solicited). But for people who have the capability of bringing something, we can’t eat money (well we could, but it’s not that tasty). Please see the “Needed Items” section for what you can bring. But what do we really want to see? We want to see you bring your favorite special dishes. Something you make that you or others love to eat! We love to see new items at the tailgate, and that is what makes our tailgate special.

 

If you are bringing something that needs to be cooked at the tailgate, you can reach out in this thread or on our facebook group page to see if anyone has grill space (it’s up to you to coordinate with anyone who does). What I highly recommend is to bring your own portable grill. If you don’t have one, they can be bought pretty cheap, and once you make that investment, you too could be part of our core tailgating crew!

 

This tailgate has been around for quite a while. The thing that has really kept it going are our core tailgaters. These are folks who are the “heart” of this tailgate. These are the folks who come on a consistent basis (if not every game), and make significant donations in food, drinks and supplies. These are the folks you see at every tailgate cooking up food for everyone to enjoy. We have been very lucky to grab a core tailgater here and there over the years, but we are looking for more. If you want to join this elite group, please let us know!! We are always on the lookout for more!

 

Please try to post in this thread, or on our facebook group page what you are bringing. Please see our “Needed Items” section below, if you have questions on what to bring. The biggest thing we need of course is food & drinks!

 

Please check the posts in this tailgate thread to see what people are bringing so we don't end up with a ton of the same items.

 

 

WHO CAN I CONTACT ?

 

This thread gets high traffic by many of our tailgate veterans. I highly recommend that if you have any questions regarding details of our tailgate, that you post them here. 99% of any questions you may have should be easily answered here.

 

Many of the members of our tailgate also frequent our facebook group page (Extremeskins Tailgaters). You may post questions here as well. I you are not a member, just request to join, and we will approve your request as soon as possible. The facebook group can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/28387710874

 

If you are unable to get your question or request answered via these two methods, you may shoot either Huly (skinshuly@gmail.com) or I (pez@gwu.edu) an email.

 

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NEEDED ITEMS ?

 

 

Drinks:

• Soda

• Water

• Beer/Mixed Drinks/Spirits

• Please note that we no longer have a managed bar, so any beer or spirits is BYO

 

Food:

• Be creative! Bring us your specialty... but if you can't...

• Hamburgers w/Buns

• Hot Dogs w/Buns

• Sausages, Brats, etc w/Buns

• Grilled chicken, steak, etc

• Other Protein items (Shrimp/pork/beef/chicken/etc... surprise us!)

• Side items (pasta salad, macaroni salad, veggie tray, etc)

• Desserts (cookies, brownies, pies, cakes)

•  Condiments (ketchup, mustard, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, etc)

•  Dips, salsa, etc

 

Supplies:

• Grills (we never have enough!)

• Canopy's/Tents

• Tables (another item we always need!)

• Games (beer pong/cornhole/lasso golf/etc)

• Coolers with Ice

• Plastic Cups

• Plasticware (forks/knives/spoons)

• Paper Plates

• Napkins/Paper Towels

 

[Skinsfan1311]

We're out of town and won't be home until Saturday, so it'll be simple.

Kielbasa

Krispy Kremes

Post tailgate victory dogs & fixings 

Grill

Table

Chairs

Something else TBD

[RobinTom]

We are bringing Lumberjack sausage with BBQ dipping sauce, possibly something else if we can get to the store.

[ColonialWBSkinsFan]

I'm bringing pounds and pounds of pulled pork (going to smoke a pork shoulder on Saturday), will gladly share it as there will only be my son and I.  

[tshile]

I’ll be swinging by with the wife and kids. I think we’re gonna do our own food thing and then walk them around tailgates and get in the stadium early to show them things. They’re 4 and 8, and while the boy went until he turned 3 he doesn’t really remember any of it. 

im looking forward to seeing some of you that I haven’t seen in a long time  

[Busch1724]

Will be down and hope to visit some of you. Didn't want to miss this game and experience game 1 without Dan. My dad is coming with me. Hopefully the suffering will be over. Got the Redzone parking pass just because of all of you. 

[tshile]

1 hour ago, Busch1724 said:

Didn't want to miss this game and experience game 1 without Dan

i am personally aware of so many people that are going to this game that are some

combination of:

- former season ticket holder

- frequently went to a few games a year

that quit going to games or didn’t go to as many or whatever

 

i think it’s going to be an awesome crowd … hopefully the team shows up. It would otherwise be a big opportunity missed 

[Skinsfan1311]

20 hours ago, tshile said:

i am personally aware of so many people that are going to this game that are some

combination of:

- former season ticket holder

- frequently went to a few games a year

that quit going to games or didn’t go to as many or whatever

 

i think it’s going to be an awesome crowd … hopefully the team shows up. It would otherwise be a big opportunity missed 

Don't forget about those of us who never stopped😉

[tshile]

54 minutes ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

Don't forget about those of us who never stopped😉

Well duh you people will be there

 

i have respect for it. I couldn’t do it anymore. 

 

But. Super excited to see some old faces. I was at the last Rfk game (still have my ticket), the first fedex game,  now the first post-snyder game. 
 

these are things that people born after the mid to late ‘80s have to cling to cause we don’t have super bowls we remember  

[pez]

Couple Updates:

1) Due to some potential weather on Sunday, if anybody has a canopy, please bring it !!!

2) I will be making Sonoran Hot Dogs: Bacon wrapped Beef Hot Dogs with Bolillo Buns, smoked pinto beans, Jalapeno/Avocado/Lime sauce, Tomatoes, Onions, pickled jalapenos, mustard, mayo and Queso Fresco

Edited September 8, 2023 by pez

[ColonialWBSkinsFan]

25 minutes ago, pez said:

Couple Updates:

1) Due to some potential weather on Sunday, if anybody has a canopy, please bring it !!!

 

 

I'll definitely be bringing my EZ-Up canopy to use if it's needed.

[Skinsfan1311]

Due to AA aka "****" Airlines, there's a real possibility that we may not make it.🤬🤬

If we do make it home, it will be late Saturday, so we will do what we can, but will have precious little time to prep. 

Fingers crossed!

[CaptScott019]

A friend is selling 1 ticket, top row of 401, near Terri and I for $50. 

[cincyfan]

19 hours ago, Skinsfan1311 said:

Due to AA aka "****" Airlines, there's a real possibility that we may not make it.🤬🤬

If we do make it home, it will be late Saturday, so we will do what we can, but will have precious little time to prep. 

Fingers crossed!

Just come from airport. We will save a parking space

[Inigo Montoya]

Have a red zone pass and planning to be there with my boys for the first time in long while! 
we’ll bring food and drinks, haven’t decided on what yet 

[Skinsfan1311]

6 hours ago, cincyfan said:

Just come from airport. We will save a parking space

Made it home!

Getting tailgate stuff together.....had to clean the grill....was not planning on that! 😕

[SKINSFN4LIFE]

My brother and I will be there after a long hiatus. We're bringing his son and his sons wife for their first ever regular season game experience. We'd love to join you guys. We plan on bringing a full sleeve of burgers as well as hotdogs. I'll read through the items needed to see what else we can contribute. Looking forward to seeing/ meeting everyone and to a washington win!! HTTR!

[ixcuincle]

Will be there tomorrow will bring the Bye Dan beer again 

 

 

[tshile]

Tomorrow is now today!

see you all soon, hope the rain holds off!

[ArielRojass]

20 hours ago, CaptScott019 said:

A friend is selling 1 ticket, top row of 401, near Terri and I for $50. 

Still for sale??