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All-In [28802]
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So Charlotte was more fun to visit than y'all let on
Dec 7, 2017, 4:51 PM
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The guy who's place my girlfriend and I stayed at was a NC State grad who'd gone to medical school at UNC, and we actually never saw him the whole time we were there. Pretty sweet set-up, and it saved us money on a hotel. Despite his allegiances, he still texted us "Go Tigers" before the game.
Anyway, we went straight from the airport to his place in Dilworth and unpacked, then headed over to Draught to tailgate before my derelict (but nice enough to sell me her two extra, lower bowl tickets for face value) friend got out of bed to meet us. I was kind of shocked at how cheap the Uber rides were all over town- I think it was $8 from the airport to the Air BnB. We actually randomly ran into the guy who'd given us a tour of the Capitol the week before in DC who was a recent Clemson grad. Later on, I ran into a guy I studied abroad with in Russia while I was at Clemson, and also ran into a couple I knew from the Chicago Clemson Club. Just before the game, we went and hung out on my friend's boyfriend's rooftop that actually had a view into the stadium.
The next day, we got up and had brunch at Tupelo Honey after 300 East told us their wait was over an hour. Then we randomly decided to rent a car and drive down to Clemson, because I wanted to show the girlfriend what God's country looked like. Pretty amazing how much construction has gone on there since the last time I was there in 2014. We did sneak into the west-endzone athletic building and wander around for a while trying to figure out how to go up into the Oculus. Then we went into the stadium and ran down the hill a couple times before the alarm on the rock went off. Security never showed, so I'm not sure what good the alarm is doing. Finished up the evening with dinner at the Blue Heron.
On Monday, we had some BBQ at Mac's Speed Shop, then a couple beers at Hyde Brewing/The Suffolk Punch. After that, we drove over to NoDa, walked around a little and then went to Heist Brewery's taproom. Dropped the rental car off, then walked around downtown Charlotte for a while before heading off to the airport.
I think the GF was pretty impressed with Charlotte, although she could've just been biased because it was 30 degrees warmer than in Chicago.
Some pics attached, for your time.
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CU Medallion [66054]
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That is exactly what I thought that
Dec 7, 2017, 4:55 PM
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camcgee would look like
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All-In [28802]
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Probably not the best picture of me...
Dec 7, 2017, 4:58 PM
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but I'm not surprised you couldn't keep your eyes off me.
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All-TigerNet [12851]
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had no idea you were in the picture
Dec 7, 2017, 5:05 PM
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but yeah, looks like a lot of fun
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All-In [45047]
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so much this***
Dec 8, 2017, 8:55 AM
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Legend [18023]
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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All-In [28802]
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Told you it was a bad picture
Dec 8, 2017, 12:35 PM
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Sorry, OT.
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110%er [9771]
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Is it true
Dec 7, 2017, 5:05 PM
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about fire in the hoohaa?
Axing for a freen.
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All-In [47806]
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My redhead radar says
Dec 7, 2017, 6:49 PM
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YES!
Trust me on this one.
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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Is it also true they are f'ing crazy?
Dec 8, 2017, 8:30 AM
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(I mean moreso than any other woman). Every red head I've ever met was bat chit insane. Like cut off your ear at 3 am insane.
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Hall of Famer [23693]
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Yes
Dec 8, 2017, 10:11 AM
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Yes, I know because I have one.
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Heisman Winner [135579]
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I don't think Charlotte will be near as fun this Saturday
Dec 7, 2017, 5:07 PM
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when I get dragged all over town Christmas shopping with Mrs. Tig.
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Lot o points [180994]
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Ohdoobie in Huntsville, Texas this Saturday...
Dec 7, 2017, 5:09 PM
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for Kennesaw at Sam Houston.
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All-In [47806]
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First of all,
Dec 7, 2017, 6:52 PM
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marry that girl.
Secondly, Charlotte is awesome! I hadn't been in a while. We had a blast, and will be going back soon. Giving serious consideration to going to the Belk Bowl just for the h#ll of it.
Third, Mac's is pretty d#mn good. Went there for the first time on Sunday and enjoyed. Pretty good eye candy too. One of the waitresses was an older blonde and was smokin'.
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All-In [25721]
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Re: Crulez please tell Red she’s fired.......Cam we’re gonna
Dec 7, 2017, 7:23 PM
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need some noodz pronto (of her).
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Oculus Spirit [83116]
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Spunky looking red-head.***
Dec 7, 2017, 8:32 PM
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All-In [28802]
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Forgot- we also went to Pinky's down Morehead from BOA
Dec 7, 2017, 9:56 PM
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Thought that place was pretty good, too.
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See? We curbed your expectations so you were able to accept
Dec 7, 2017, 10:55 PM
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so much less.
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Orange Blooded [3166]
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Sounds like a fun trip. Can you expound on
Dec 8, 2017, 7:51 AM
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Red giner pigs ASAP? Dilly dilly.
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Oculus Spirit [85323]
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Sounds like a perfect weekend
Dec 8, 2017, 8:05 AM
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but is that a flip phone in your pocket?
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All-In [28802]
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Good eye***
Dec 8, 2017, 12:32 PM
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Why the baggy pants?***
Dec 8, 2017, 8:24 AM
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Heisman Winner [105551]
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Does the sun not shine in Chicago?***
Dec 8, 2017, 8:25 AM
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Heisman Winner [105551]
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OK, those are the only insults I could come up with on the
Dec 8, 2017, 8:26 AM
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spot. I am a little disappointed in myself. Glad you had a good time, CLT is up and coming, we just take it for granted cause it is SOOO close.
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Heisman Winner [135579]
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Charlotte could be SO much better.
Dec 8, 2017, 10:25 AM
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They've effectively run nearly every decent independent live music venue out of existence, and for that, I will blast them unapologetically. Sure, they've embraced a thriving brewery scene but that's more about money than culture at this point. The traditional conservative banker mentality is still the driving force there, as is the case in Rock Hill.
Let's Tom Winkopp every square inch of available real estate, culture be dammed.
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All-In [28802]
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Yeah, I kinda picked up on that***
Dec 8, 2017, 12:32 PM
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Oculus Spirit [81061]
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If you look close, you can almost see what time it is
Dec 8, 2017, 8:32 AM
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on his phone in he left front pocket
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Lot o points [155901]
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Cliff's notes:
Dec 8, 2017, 8:38 AM
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"Hey guys, weirdest thing happened....I had free lodging, drank a lot, and was banging a 20-something redhead all weekend----I had fun. Go figure, you guys are wrong about Charlotte."
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Oculus Spirit [79201]
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Thank you.***
Dec 8, 2017, 9:40 AM
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All-In [40656]
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Is that your phone
Dec 8, 2017, 8:47 AM
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or are you just happy to see me?
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Oculus Spirit [79201]
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1, 2 on the first pig
Dec 8, 2017, 12:46 PM
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I'm not into beards.
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All-In [28802]
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Not into that little extra tickle?***
Dec 8, 2017, 1:53 PM
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