Category Archives: Natty

Reflections on the Natty

As I am embarking on my 800+ mile drive back to the bay area, I am reflecting on our Natty experience. Since many may not have gotten to go, here are a few snippets to help you visualize the scene. … Continue reading

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Dreaming about the Ducks

I am confident in saying that I am NOT a Maniac Fan… at least I WAS  confident in saying that until TONIGHT!    I have a hunch a lot of Duck-Spouses became Maniac DUCK Fans with a crazy game like this!!  I cheered on … Continue reading

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Tip #9: Mental Preparation

This is it – the big daddy of them all.  It doesn’t get any bigger than this.  Your Maniac Fan will be 110% focused on the Ducks.  This is a Maniac’s nirvana.  So, don’t take it personally if he doesn’t … Continue reading

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Tip #10: Game Day Essentials

Duck Gear – Fans are calling for a Yellow-Out!  Take your pick – shirts, hats, jackets, uni-tard and your lightening yellow afro wig.  You know, just go with whatever you are feeling that day.  Just make sure it’s Yellow.  Yellow … Continue reading

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Tip #8: Learning the Lingo

Here’s some insight into the game, so that you can hold your own in the Natty conversation.  Let’s start with the basics – The Auburn Tigers are Orange and Blue, they are in Alabama and are part of the SEC.  … Continue reading

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Tip #7 – Get your (Duck) game face on!

Look at this sweet face!  It’s my little boy. He is sentimental and good hearted.  (And covered with a little left over spaghetti.) But during the crazy Natty build up he is slowly turning into a Maniac Duck Fan. Proof = … Continue reading

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Tip #6 – Road Trip Essentials

Now that we’ve given some tips for those that are staying home to watch the game, let’s shift gears to those of us that will be heading to Phoenix!  We (the California Duck fans) will be driving down tomorrow and I … Continue reading

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Tip #5 – Get Ducked Out

3 days, 22 hours, 26 minutes, 59 seconds until the NATTY!!  Not that we’re counting down. I’ve taken the tree down (finally) and put away the wrapping paper.  Now it’s time to decorate for this year’s favorite holiday Natty-Fest!  Are … Continue reading

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Tip #4 – Get Work In Order

Take a look at the week of the 10th and encourage your Maniac Fan to get all of his stuff done ahead of time.  Who’s kidding who – there won’t be any honey-do activities this weekend.  And as far as workweek goes, he … Continue reading

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Tip #3 – Natty-Guest Etiquette

It’s under a week away, so if you don’t have a ticket to Glendale by now (and we don’t), it’s time to invite your friends to Natty-Fest 2011!  Being the Fanabler that I am, I’ll be sending the invites to … Continue reading

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