Big Al and Monty quickly took off to head down to the cigar shop, while I took advantage of some quality Zip Time.    The house quickly filled with fans and friends alike and food was set out in multiple rooms.  Many fine folk brought dishes to share and there was a variety to suit every pallet. Naturally, we started off with our usual pre-game toast and jello shot.

Rooms filled, and fans viewed the game from whatever vantage point they found most comfortable,  whether it be couch, floor, leaning or standing, Most everyone was glued to the sets and shouts of DE-FENSE could be heard coming from each room. Likewise, groans echoed as opportunities came and went.

Poor Zip was relegated to the Sea Porch since his presence in the main room brought bad luck. However, in the end, it didn’t really matter where he was,  since despite our mojo, the boys fell short  16-9. The lone Jets fan in the house was the only happy camper as the clock wound down, especially seeing our host donning the green and white in payment of the pre-game wager.

Despite the loss, the sharing of good food, libations, and time spent with friends made the trip well worth it. A great time was had by all, and the half-time charity raffle netted $221 for this week’s recipient  Ben Watson’s, One More.

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Jets @ Zip’s House 09/20/09

On Saturday, shopping was done, furniture was moved and tables and chairs were set up to accommodate our band of Pats fans. Kevin dropped off some of his Patriots platters and glasses to add to my collection to be on hand for our Patriotic party and the preparations started in earnest.

Sunday seemed to drag by and I filled my morning with website updates, cooking prep and general nervousness. By afternoon, I took to making chili and tuned in to both Zip’s and Jose’s (Razor’s Edge East!) Ustream feeds. It was great to chat with fellow tailgaters and friends while I worked.

Folks started rolling in laden with food and drink and Big Al headed outside to fire up the grill along with Kevin and Louie. We had a Portuguese style Tailgate and feasted on Carne Espito, Pork Loin, Roasted Potatoes, Little Necks with Peppers and Onions, Rice, Chili, Taco Salad, Swordfish, Buffalo Wings, appetizers and desserts galore. Of course Bruschi Brew was on hand but wine was the drink of choice.

Kristina was decked out in her Pats gear and met my two little girls. After feasting, we made haste and broke down the tables and set up to allow prime seating to view the TV. Prior to kickoff (Jello Shots @5:54pm) Al gave a very nice toast to our team and to our loved ones and we raised our glasses for the final time this season.

Halftime was time to regroup, eat more (like anyone needed it!) and celebrate Bernie’s Birthday. (February 3rd was great mojo for us as it was the anniversary of Superbowl 36 and we were counting on the same results in 2008.) The game went by quickly and our hopes were high. Each of us was pulling for our team and anticipated a post game celebration to ensue. Unfortunately, our boys came up short and shocked us along with the rest of Patriot Nation. With heavy hearts, the room became starkly silent and people just went about cleaning up and carrying dishes upstairs in stunned silence. All hopes to make history and to play the unthinkable undefeated season, dubbing us the greatest team in history, were dashed and buried in a flash.

Many of us will take time to heal, each in his own way. (Personally, here’s my initial feelings) but we’re looking to the future. By the time our merry band of Razor’s Edgers meet again, Superbowl 42 will be in the past and we’ll be ready to support our team on the quest to Superbowl 43.

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Superbowl 42 Party

Mrs. B’s Tailgate Chili made an appearance after a month on the sidelines and joined the other dishes on the bar/buffet for the pre-game feasting. Naturally, Zip made jambalaya and there was a variety of other foods to sample as well, including grinders, calzones, chicken wings, pastry, and snacks.

The cigar crew made its way outside for pregame and postgame stogies while everyone else found spots in various rooms of the Patriotic Shrine to chat, watch the pregame shows, and feast.

Of course, just prior to kickoff, Erdo Ed made his weekly call and we had our traditional jello shot toast. There’s no messing with the mojo for this crew! Quite a few folks bought Full Tilt Full Time hoodies and our charity raffle raised $142 this week.

There was quite a crowd at Zip’s and if I had to guess, I’d say there had to definitely be 54 people there, including the 2 youngest Pats fans, Matthew and Quinn. We didn’t lose the faith even when the boys were down by 12 at the half and certainly cheered as each record was tied and fell and we came back to defeat the Giants. Quinn got his charlee bears and the humans took a shot or indulged in a human charlee bear truffle with each score. Jenifer did her duty as expert bell ringer as well.

The best record of all though was the 16-0 season, that’s for sure. Individual accolades are great but that’s not what this TEAM is about. So, congrats to Brady and Moss but most especially to your New England Patriots! Time for a week of rest, then on to the playoffs! Just 3 wins to go, baby!

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One for the Record Books!

So, with a menu of steamers, lobsters, and tailgate steak tips, we gathered together to watch New England annihilate Dallas. Of course, this game proved to be the first of the season that we actually had a point where we weren’t in the lead but that was short lived.

MJ and Louie, Kevin, Theresa, Ryan and our crew had quite a few laughs, good food, lots of wine and great company and cheered our boys to victory. Bella was spoiled beyond belief and did a good job even with all of the action in the house.

Now, getting ready to head down to sunny Miami for the annual trek. See you on the flip side!

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Ride em Cowboy!