Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

TxDavid · 08-23-2009

OK guys, I know it's kinda early to start the thread (if that's even possible) but here's the deal:

I can get us a port-a-cool for the tailgate but I can't fit both the grill and the port-a-cool in the truck. I need someone to haul one or the other. Also - if someone has a generator, we will need that to run it. I can pick it up a day or more before the game if you come late. Bottom line is, no generator = no port-a-cool.

Also - the grill WILL be there for this one.

PS - dimensions on the port-a-cool are: 68"w x 53"h x 36"d and it looks like this:

**SheTexan** · 08-23-2009

Awwwwww, gma might make it a little earlier, and be able to stay a little longer if you're able to hook that thing up David!! Unfortunately, I don't have a truck, or I would be the first to volunteer, and would drive all over Houston to help you out. Gonna have to trade in my car! I need BIG WHEELS!

BullPenPhotos · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

OK guys, I know it's kinda early to start the thread (if that's even possible) but here's the deal:

I can get us a port-a-cool for the tailgate but I can't fit both the grill and the port-a-cool in the truck. I need someone to haul one or the other. Also - if someone has a generator, we will need that to run it. I can pick it up a day or more before the game if you come late. Bottom line is, no generator = no port-a-cool.

Also - the grill WILL be there for this one.

PS - dimensions on the port-a-cool are: 68"w x 53"h x 36"d and it looks like this:

We are planning on bringing our generator to this...We can probably run an extension cord across to your side...
But...
Don't these things need running water to work? How are you going to work that?

TxDavid · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by BullPenPhotos

We are planning on bringing our generator to this...We can probably run an extension cord across to your side...
But...
Don't these things need running water to work? How are you going to work that?

I have portable cooler that holds a keg. It has a standard hose fitting on the bottom for draining. I'm going to fill it & an second cooler up with water. Since the cooler will be on my truck, there will be adequate water pressure to get the water down to the port-a-cool.

PS...The running watts for this thing is 1150.

**Texan_Bill** · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

I have portable cooler that holds a keg.

Dude, you have a portable cooler that holds a keg??? Awesome!

**GlassHalfFull** · 08-24-2009

Edit, nevermind. Our generator is 5500 and can't run that thing. It would take a serious kickass generator to make it work.

TxDavid · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by GlassHalfFull

Edit, nevermind. Our generator is 5500 and can't run that thing. It would take a serious kickass generator to make it work.

????
It only requires 1150 watts.

BullPenPhotos · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

????
It only requires 1150 watts.

Ours is either 6500 or 8500 (I can't remember and don't want to go out to the garage to see) so we should be good. All we are planning on running on our side is a fan for the misting system. We will just need to figure out a way to get a cord run to your side without causing too many problems (I am thinking a lot of duct tape)...

TxDavid · 08-24-2009

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Originally Posted by BullPenPhotos

Ours is either 6500 or 8500 (I can't remember and don't want to go out to the garage to see) so we should be good. All we are planning on running on our side is a fan for the misting system. We will just need to figure out a way to get a cord run to your side without causing too many problems (I am thinking a lot of duct tape)...

Sweet. I'll bring some extra fuel for it.

As far as the cord goes, I'll test this weekend and see how well the duct tape holds up. I'll see if I can come up with an aeriel solution if that fails. I'm sure that if we use enough of it, the duct tape should hold up to the people & vehicle traffic.

Thanks Andy!

Joe Texan · 08-25-2009

I got a long cord that I will bring.

Yankee_In_TX · 08-26-2009

We're going minimal stuff this week - Manuel, Adam, and Stef will all be out for the game.

I do want to buy one of the Honda generators (and have for year) as soon as everything settles from a new job and buying a house.

**Texan_Bill** · 08-26-2009

We're going with Ceviche. It's easy, it's cool and darn it people like it.

Honoring Earl 34 · 08-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Texan_Bill

We're going with Ceviche. It's easy, it's cool and darn it people like it.

Does that go with the highlife ?

TxDavid · 08-28-2009

Any volunteers yet to help carry the load? I'd perfer to have the grill hauled, as I can load that up in your truck the day before. I'm picking up the port-a-cool on Monday morning.

Gonna do some brats for this one. Will probably soak down a watermelon with some coconut rum as well.... Is it Monday yet?

FILO_Doc · 08-28-2009

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Originally Posted by Yankee_In_TX

We're going minimal stuff this week - Manuel, Adam, and Stef will all be out for the game.

I do want to buy one of the Honda generators (and have for year) as soon as everything settles from a new job and buying a house.

Look on Craigs List after hurricane season is over. I bought one in March or April that only had 4 hours on it and looks brand new with pig tails. I believe it is 5500 or 6500 kW and only paid $400.00 for it. I looked it up on the internet and they sold for over $600.00. In my opinon that is the best hurricane insurance you can buy, because as long as I own the darn thing I can almost guarntee we won't have a hurricane because I am prepared.

TxDavid · 08-28-2009

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

Any volunteers yet to help carry the load? I'd perfer to have the grill hauled, as I can load that up in your truck the day before. I'm picking up the port-a-cool on Monday morning.

Gonna do some brats for this one. Will probably soak down a watermelon with some coconut rum as well.... Is it Monday yet?

Thanks goes to Dean! He's gonna haul the grill.

Joe Texan · 08-28-2009

Shrimp Scampi is on the menu

**disaacks3** · 08-28-2009

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

Thanks goes to Dean! He's gonna haul the grill.

Dean - you da' man!

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Originally Posted by TxDavid

Gonna do some brats for this one. Will probably soak down a watermelon with some coconut rum as well.... Is it Monday yet?

That watermelon sounds REAL good right about now...coming down w/ either flu or a sinus infection last 2 days. I need Cush's hyperbaric chamber to speed recovery!

**SheTexan** · 08-28-2009

Can't get there until Aaron gets out of school, so I'll be a little late. Still watching the HEAT index also! Just can't push it to much this year my friends! I'll step it up when reg season gets here. I'll bring something good with me this time also, don't know what.

Sideline will be here for this game also! We don't want him to think we don't know how to tailgate in the heat!!

**Andrew6** · 08-29-2009

if yall need some help lemme know I have a truck and also have a honda quite generator that has never even seen oil.

08-23-2009	#1
TxDavid Go Coogs! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,303 Rep Power: 1255	Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate OK guys, I know it's kinda early to start the thread (if that's even possible) but here's the deal: I can get us a port-a-cool for the tailgate but I can't fit both the grill and the port-a-cool in the truck. I need someone to haul one or the other. Also - if someone has a generator, we will need that to run it. I can pick it up a day or more before the game if you come late. Bottom line is, no generator = no port-a-cool. Also - the grill WILL be there for this one. PS - dimensions on the port-a-cool are: 68"w x 53"h x 36"d and it looks like this:

08-24-2009	#6
GlassHalfFull Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Section 353 Posts: 7,057 Rep Power: 39082	Re: Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate Edit, nevermind. Our generator is 5500 and can't run that thing. It would take a serious kickass generator to make it work. __________________ Last edited by GlassHalfFull; 08-24-2009 at 06:21 PM.

08-25-2009	#10
Joe Texan Inducted 04 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spring Section: 116 row a seat 20 Age: 50 Posts: 9,784 Rep Power: 4089	Re: Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate I got a long cord that I will bring. __________________ PRAYERS TO THE FALLEN AT FT. HOOD

08-26-2009	#12
Texan_Bill Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Houston. Mediocrity Lives Here!! Section: Bull Pen!! Age: 45 Posts: 47,075 Rep Power: 41545	Re: Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate We're going with Ceviche. It's easy, it's cool and darn it people like it. __________________ DeAndre!

08-28-2009	#14
TxDavid Go Coogs! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston Age: 38 Posts: 1,303 Rep Power: 1255	Re: Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate Any volunteers yet to help carry the load? I'd perfer to have the grill hauled, as I can load that up in your truck the day before. I'm picking up the port-a-cool on Monday morning. Gonna do some brats for this one. Will probably soak down a watermelon with some coconut rum as well.... Is it Monday yet?

08-29-2009	#20
Andrew6 Site Contributor Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City Age: 31 Posts: 3,092 Rep Power: 4660	Re: Texans vs Vikings Blue Crew Tailgate if yall need some help lemme know I have a truck and also have a honda quite generator that has never even seen oil. __________________ Daily Thought: SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKYS. NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.

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