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Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 9:53 PM
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Im debating on buying a ticket to take my 7 year old to the Natty. I feel guilty on not taking him and I know after we win and years later it will be one of those things we can look back on. Is anyone having these same feelings?
Please save the "he's too young to enjoy football" or "you are such a bad parent for letting him miss school and stay up late" posts because IDGARA about that and he's been to many games and loves Clemson football.
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Orange Blooded [3233]
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 9:56 PM
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Take him
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Legend [15526]
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:29 PM
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This! He will remember it, and you never will forget it.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 9:58 PM
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Do it!
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All-In [27366]
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You're right, he'll never forget it.***
Jan 5, 2017, 10:00 PM
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Oculus Spirit [90819]
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Took my Boy to Clemson @ 2 & to NDame at 9
Jan 5, 2017, 10:15 PM
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And every which a way between including Bowls (Woody & '82 NC) and now 46, CU Grad & goes to Soccer & FB on his own now.
TAKE HiM!! ??????
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I still remember my grandfather taking me to my first bowl
Jan 5, 2017, 10:16 PM
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game like it was yesterday.
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All-In [30827]
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Can he do cadence count? Does he boo the woohoo?
Jan 5, 2017, 10:02 PM
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Does he run up to the hot girls to get the orange paw painted on his face?
A yes to at least one of those means he understands enough to be allowed to go. If you can afford it, there really is no reason to keep the next generation of Tiger fans away from this game.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:06 PM
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YOU'RE WASTING TIME GET YOUR TICKETS! HE'LL BE ABLE TO TELL PEOPLE WHENEVER IT'S TALKED ABOUT FOR YEARS THAT HE WAS THERE WITH HIS DAD!!!! DO IT!
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:11 PM
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Absolutely!
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:12 PM
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I remember when 'Bama came to Death Valley in 1967. The Tigers were heavy underdogs and played 'Bama to a heartbreaking 13-10 loss. I was 8....
Take him, he will never forget it....
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:18 PM
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You guys are the best and the motivation I needed. Thank you all!
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quick question
Jan 5, 2017, 11:04 PM
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are you certain you don't have a long lost 40 to 50 something year old son that you have never met living in North Carolina?? i think you do, pop. i've been looking for you most of my life and it would be wonderful for the 3 of us to get to know one another in tampa. thanks for the ticket and i'll see you there. i knew you'd find me! i knew it dad!
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Pick me up on your way***
Jan 6, 2017, 8:05 AM
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:18 PM
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My Dad took me to the 24 hour La Mans race when I was about 10. To be honest.....I really don't like racing at all....but I will never forget that time with him. We still tell stories from that trip.
If you can afford the expense, do it!
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:24 PM
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I got left at home in 1981 when I was 10 and I'm still p1ssed! lol granted it was the correct decision by my parents as Miami in 1981/2 was no place for a kid. The beauty of this is now I'm taking my wife and 10 year old son to the freaking NATTY tmw am for a long weekend!!!
TAKE HIM! Knowing doing so has its limitations but memories that will never be forgotten!
Go Tigers!!!!
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:24 PM
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I was offered a ticket to go to the game but chose to give it to my 11 year old son,he was ecstatic.
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I was 14 in '81 at the OB.Greatest game of my life. Take him***
Jan 5, 2017, 10:37 PM
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 10:49 PM
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Are you looking to adopt by chance?
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7 is a lot different than 2-5
Jan 5, 2017, 10:53 PM
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Take him!
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Same boat.....I have been thinking I need 2 tix....now I
Jan 5, 2017, 10:57 PM
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think 3.
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All-In [27366]
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On second thoughts, he's way to young to appreciate it.
Jan 5, 2017, 11:02 PM
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He won't remember any of it and would rather stay home and play with his ipad. But I would remember it for the rest of the few short years I have left and never let you forget it. Where should I meet you to hitch a ride? TIA.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 11:19 PM
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Take him if you can! There are very few opportunities to enjoy an event of this magnitude with your son while he is still dependent on you.
I missed the opportunity to take my wife and kids to Phoenix last year and was determined not to miss it this time. My 16 year old son and 13 year old daughter could not be more excited (not to mention my wife). I am blessed to be able to enjoy this with them!
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Name one person more important to celebrate the win with?***
Jan 5, 2017, 11:33 PM
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 5, 2017, 11:34 PM
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I've been going to games since I was in diapers I was about that age in 03 for the chicfila bowl (my first bowl game) personally I remember it pretty vividly and definitely appreciate my dad for bringing me along
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You gonna go WILKINS on him Clark ?
Jan 5, 2017, 11:45 PM
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he wouldn't be more surprised unless he woke up with his face sewn to the carpet .......
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Legend [15914]
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I'm a grad and fan. My Clemson watching is with my daughter, she's 14.
Jan 6, 2017, 3:15 AM
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Last year we were able to get to phx. This year a buddy was kind enough to offer a face value ticket.. but I declined. I'll be with my daughter cheering from home.. and I love this guy, Clemson roommate and like a brother to me.
There's no moral right or wrong, listen to your heart and do what's right for you.
I will say, 7 and 14 are very different.. i probably would have said yes to my buddy's offer if my daughter were 7.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 6, 2017, 6:13 AM
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I remember watching the 81 game with dad at home when I was 9. Didn't make it physically to the game but still the most memorable time spent between the two us high fiving in our living room! Vivid and special w/out traveling and spending $ You two will certainly bond either way
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It's your money, do what you want. IDGARA***
Jan 6, 2017, 7:17 AM
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Take him! Enjoy the journey and the game.***
Jan 6, 2017, 7:21 AM
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Nike BABY, Nike!!
Jan 6, 2017, 7:55 AM
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JUST DO IT!!!!!
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 6, 2017, 8:05 AM
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Take me instead. 7 y/o won't remember it and appreciate it.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 6, 2017, 8:47 AM
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Take the kid but don't tell him you're going to. Just wake him up at his normal time, have his stuff packed and in the car without his knowledge, and start heading down to the game. You will laugh for years about how long it took him to figure out something was up, plus you get all that excitement right next to you for the rest of the trip when you do finally tell him where he's going
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I couldn't completely enjoy the game without my son there
Jan 6, 2017, 8:46 AM
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with me. It's what we do...
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Wished my Dad had taken me to '81 game!***
Jan 6, 2017, 8:56 AM
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Doesn't sound like much of a debate.....
Jan 6, 2017, 9:13 AM
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if you feel that strong about it, go ahead.
And, for the record, I agree. Take him.
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Re: Debating on surprising my 7 year old
Jan 6, 2017, 9:21 AM
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My dad took me to the Gator bowl where we beat Ohio State, The Peach Bowl where we lost to Baylor and to the Orange bowl where we beat Nebraska and won the National Championship and I will never forget the experience. So I say DO IT!!!!! You nor he will never forget it.
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