View Full Version : 3rd Annual CockyTalk Spring Game Tailgate
can't wait to get another one rolling this year ... it'll be a LOT different than last year ... we're going to push to try to get something a little more concrete ... before that day ... it'll still be hard due to the way the parking works ... but we'll see what we can work out ... we'll also work on getting a flag or banner made to help everyone locate us ... i'll start another thread a little later for people to help out (cooking and bringing items)
it's on April 19th
keep checking THIS POST ... to find out new information ... i'll keep updating this post every time something new is added or changed
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 11:57 AM
I'm bringing my girl, my beer and Im eating at Bojangles...SO THERE! HaHa
last year sticks in my throat still. sorry guys, I'm in it for me this time...to much letdown. LoL
I'm bringing my girl, my beer and Im eating at Bojangles...SO THERE! HaHa
last year sticks in my throat still. sorry guys, I'm in it for me this time...to much letdown. LoL
EXCUSE ME ... but i do remember myself having enough beer for us (as i said i would)
which girl will it be this time?? want to hit up 5pts the night before again?? or maybe that night after the game so i'll actually wake up on time this year :lol: :rotfl:
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 12:14 PM
EXCUSE ME ... but i do remember myself having enough beer for us (as i said i would)
which girl will it be this time?? want to hit up 5pts the night before again?? or maybe that night after the game so i'll actually wake up on time this year :lol: :rotfl:
yeah you did. that being said, other than rocker and eggnarts you were th eonly one who showed. lol smoove got drunk and punked out.haha
she's a surprise.:woo:
that being said 5pts is a maybe, it comes down to the $$ situation based on paying for a full summer semester etc.
I already have my room for fri & sat night so I'm there, but we'll see closer to time.
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:16 PM
Hell no I did not........I came over had a beer and went for food........
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 12:21 PM
Hell no I did not........I came over had a beer and went for food........
YOU DID NOT COME OVER!
at least not when I was there! I saw you at the corner of Bo's on the phone showing you where we were.
lame lame lame...honestly, the kind of mods they let in here
:rotfl:
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:22 PM
Then I came over and met yo short ass and Cack and his big belt buckle...Yo girlfriend at the time was laying head first in the trunk and you were laughing at her.......
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 12:24 PM
I feel kinda....:-?
b/c I have no recollection of that..oh well
Apologies to smoove
and shame on me...
:rotfl:
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:26 PM
I feel kinda....:-?
b/c I have no recollection of that..oh well
Apologies to smoove
and shame on me...
:rotfl:.........You were as we say.....more screwed up than hammered poo poo.....
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 12:26 PM
may have been concentrating on jaqi too...
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:29 PM
may have been concentrating on jaqi too...Nah...you were concentrating on remembering how to get to WB and we were less than 200 yards from it.......Cack thought the fair grounds stadium seating for the concerts was WB.......
yeah smoove came for about 2.5 seconds ... just long enough to steal a beer
Nah...you were concentrating on remembering how to get to WB and we were less than 200 yards from it.......Cack thought the fair grounds stadium seating for the concerts was WB.......
is it not??
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:32 PM
yeah smoove came for about 2.5 seconds ... just long enough to steal a beerBrought my own Nattys thank you...Never leave home with out them.....
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:33 PM
is it not??.....Weeeell.....lets say I have on occasions thought it was too.......
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 12:42 PM
If someone gets there early enough you can get a parking space across the street on the Farmers Market office lot.....would be a good close central location.......that is where TomTom and myself parked last year....
smoovecock
01-22-2008, 01:14 PM
Uhhh Ohhh....Sneez gonna beat my ass now...........
SNEEZ
01-22-2008, 02:18 PM
I'll probably be one of the, if not, the first one there seeing as how I'm staying in columbia the night before...well...considering that I don't go to 5pts or platinum + and get sloshed...which is hioghly likely after dealing with masters week!
tomtomusc
01-22-2008, 02:41 PM
looking forward to it
CoolCockyChick
01-22-2008, 02:47 PM
If I'm back from all my international travel the week before, I'll be there!
TheGuitarCock
01-22-2008, 07:10 PM
i know i'll be down there for the game.
CaptainCrunch
01-22-2008, 07:14 PM
i'll stop by the tailgate this year
Luke Skycocker
01-22-2008, 07:38 PM
i do love bojangles. but i might be there
palmettogirlusc
01-22-2008, 08:26 PM
yeah you did. that being said, other than rocker and eggnarts you were th eonly one who showed. lol smoove got drunk and punked out.haha
she's a surprise.:woo:
that being said 5pts is a maybe, it comes down to the $$ situation based on paying for a full summer semester etc.
I already have my room for fri & sat night so I'm there, but we'll see closer to time.
HEY NOW!!! I showed after the game!!! it was a last minute decision to go to the game...hence why i wasn't there before.
gearhead302
01-22-2008, 09:01 PM
are they gonna have the fairgrounds open this year? I was hoping so cause I wanted to bring a metric ass ton of wings, a king kong ass grill, and buy sams out of texas pete (figuretivly speaking of course)
GotSpurrier82
01-23-2008, 10:18 AM
Nah...you were concentrating on remembering how to get to WB and we were less than 200 yards from it.......
Now THAT is bad! Hahaha!
I might be able to make it. It's the day before my birthday, and, if I'm still in South Carolina, I'll make it an early birthday present for myself.
are they gonna have the fairgrounds open this year? I was hoping so cause I wanted to bring a metric ass ton of wings, a king kong ass grill, and buy sams out of texas pete (figuretivly speaking of course)
well come on by
SNEEZ
01-23-2008, 04:03 PM
HEY NOW!!! I showed after the game!!! it was a last minute decision to go to the game...hence why i wasn't there before.
my apologies!!
I have bad memory, after the game was boozn time and after that "snoozin" time:thumbsup:
palmettogirlusc
01-25-2008, 11:37 AM
my apologies!!
I have bad memory, after the game was boozn time and after that "snoozin" time:thumbsup:
apology accepted.
anyway.
i'm down for another tailgate.
theuscerock
01-25-2008, 11:48 AM
should be there this year again...didnt make in time this past year...but i was there the year before...
Is there any way we can find some spots in maybe one of the gravel lots in South of the Cockabooses. We parked there last year and there were maybe 20 cars and plenty of space and it was free. Just a thought.
somewhere out of the Fairground could also be a possiblity ... other thoughts??
SNEEZ
01-29-2008, 01:46 PM
i doesn't matter to me. I'm there we've already booked the room and all so whatever.
I've got my chairs and a pimp "crushable" reusable cooler so whaterve
Cocklover
01-29-2008, 03:16 PM
I'd love to attend, it'll be my first. I can't wait to meet all you freaks, hahaha!
Cuck Flemson
01-29-2008, 06:01 PM
yeah you did. that being said, other than rocker and eggnarts you were th eonly one who showed. lol smoove got drunk and punked out.haha
she's a surprise.:woo:
that being said 5pts is a maybe, it comes down to the $$ situation based on paying for a full summer semester etc.
I already have my room for fri & sat night so I'm there, but we'll see closer to time.
Um I showed up thank you!
Um I showed up thank you!
5 mins doesn't could for actually showing up
SNEEZ
01-30-2008, 02:02 PM
jeeez.
okay those that were there for MORE THAN 15 minutes.
handful, maybe
first work for a t-shirt for this year ... thinkin about putting posters names on the front like we've had every year ... but changing up the back
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1518/springgameshirtsb9.jpg
SNEEZ
01-31-2008, 02:34 PM
how about we just have something simple.
front: small chest logo
rear: the CT logo with some catchy phrase
have to keep the colors down to 1 color per side ... cost more for every color you add
SNEEZ
01-31-2008, 02:51 PM
bastards. they f*ck you with the ink
of course ... they gotta **** you somehow
SNEEZ
01-31-2008, 03:00 PM
if they ask how, I'd say jsut send me a hot blonde instead of the ink!
GamecockNeal
01-31-2008, 11:53 PM
Ill def. stop by and have a few brews. Im not to worried about missing everyone though, Im sure Ill see you clowns out downtown and at platinum later.......How do you get to rep a cockytalk shirt?
ColaCock
02-01-2008, 10:14 AM
cack, where are you doing the shirts at? i was thinking that you should just do them with an online company (not cafepress though, they suck) so everyone could just order their own at whatever size. if you need help transferring your design to a format that they could print easily (like AI or EPS) then let me know. the profits could be given to chuck OR pay for a keg...or two!
sounds good to me ... do you know of anygood online printing companies??
ColaCock
02-01-2008, 10:48 AM
sounds good to me ... do you know of anygood online printing companies??
i personally would go with www.spreadshirt.com (http://www.spreadshirt.com), they have options for better quality printing. they might be a TAD more expensive than cafepress, but only by a buck or so at most...and maybe not even any more, depending on what you set the profit margin of your shits at. cafepress just makes junk that is destroyed after a few washes and looks like crap...something you could damn near create in your own home with an iron.
gearhead302
02-01-2008, 12:17 PM
eat more tees in columbia maybe.... by the way, is your sig gonna be the shirt design cack? that looks awsome
eat more tees in columbia maybe.... by the way, is your sig gonna be the shirt design cack? that looks awsome
no but the damn right i'm cocky ... is what i'm looking for, for the flag
Gamerooster
02-01-2008, 01:12 PM
Here's a suggestion. Think about the gas station on Bluff Rd near Budwieser. He did charge $10 for parking last year but he's open about 7am and you can save as many spots as you want. Those that don't want to pay can park along the street free. Here's a map
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=905+bluff+road,+columbia,+sc&sll=33.975567,-81.024505&sspn=0.009573,0.019054&ie=UTF8&ll=33.973866,-81.022496&spn=0.004787,0.009527&t=h&z=17&om=0
so i'm about ready to hang out with the crew again
CoolCockyChick
02-11-2008, 10:34 AM
I"ll be in London and Bermuda the week of the Spring Game. We are supposed to fly home from Bermuda that Sat morning, so I'm going to plan on getting an early morning flight, as early as I can, so that I can be in Cola for the Spring Game :woo:
everyone knows that Williams Brice Stadium is more beautiful than Bermuda
CoolCockyChick
02-11-2008, 10:50 AM
everyone knows that Williams Brice Stadium is more beautiful than Bermuda
Of course! The Willy B is DA BOMB! :cocky: :cocky: :cocky: :cocky: :cocky:
so we need to get some interest going with this
we need some people to sign up to bring some things for the tailgate ... lets get this rolling
PLEASE VOTE IN THE POLL IF YOU'RE GOING TO COME OR NOT ... SO WE'LL KNOW HOW MANY WE'RE PLANNING FOR
WEATHER IS NOT AN OPTION ... WE WILL BE THERE!!
GRILL:
gearhead302
Gamecock4lif
FOOD:
gearhead302 - wings
cack - chips
RockyTopGirl
DRINKS:
cack - beer, sodas
SET UP (tents, chairs, tables, etc):
sneez - chairs
CCC - plasticwear, plates, cups
Others:
ewjake
biggeorge
hardcock2
02-13-2008, 11:40 AM
I think it would more important to have a set tailgate spot in order first....or is it?...then we'll bring what we need.
MACXIMVS
02-13-2008, 12:38 PM
ill bring a bottle of crown and hope it dont get stole from big george's trk again .....hahahah
I think it would more important to have a set tailgate spot in order first....or is it?...then we'll bring what we need.
we're working on getting a definate spot before the day of ... it'll be posted ... but we need people to show up
ill bring a bottle of crown and hope it dont get stole from big george's trk again .....hahahah
just one??
i'll bring some beer and drinks
SNEEZ
02-13-2008, 09:28 PM
you know me and Jaqi are there!
umm...i'll bring a few extra chairs.
$$'s tight so i'mnot buying sh*t for people to NOT show up and consume.
LoL
CoolCockyChick
02-14-2008, 05:33 PM
Bermuda trip got moved a week back, so I'll be at the Spring Game. Once we get a list started I'll see what the needs are and sign up for something. Come on people - get to posting and signing up!!
hayesnumber76
02-14-2008, 05:34 PM
I wanna go to the spring game. just gotta find a ride out to Columbia, and back to Atlanta. lol ANYONE WILLING?
if you lived closer to me i'd give you a ride down ... haha but not sure i can make a trip to ATL and back to Columbia
hayesnumber76
02-14-2008, 05:59 PM
if you lived closer to me i'd give you a ride down ... haha but not sure i can make a trip to ATL and back to Columbia
lol understandable. :)
gearhead302
02-15-2008, 12:49 AM
like I said I'm gonna bring da grill and like 1 biiilllion wings and anybody can pick at em till they are gone so long as get like 20 of em and some body donates like 2 or 3 anheiser bush products. gonna need to rehydrate after the board bowl the day before.
like I said I'm gonna bring da grill and like 1 biiilllion wings and anybody can pick at em till they are gone so long as get like 20 of em and some body donates like 2 or 3 anheiser bush products. gonna need to rehydrate after the board bowl the day before.
sounds good ... but the board bowl is the day after
ok we're going to start getting serious with this ... have the list started in the first post ... i'll edit it once someone adds what they're going to bring
CoolCockyChick
02-15-2008, 11:17 AM
I'll bring napkins, paper plates, paper cups (for the soda drinkers! lol) and plastic utensils.
gearhead302
02-15-2008, 11:35 AM
wings/grill, hot sauce, if ya want ranch bring your own. and well I guess I gotta get hydrated for the next day.
RockyTopGirl
02-15-2008, 12:08 PM
my cousin is a USC fan and she wants me to go with her, so i guess i will be stopping by.... I will bring beer( of course) and some kind of food, not sure what yet, but i will let you know
sounds good ... just let me know ... i'll go ahead and add your name to the list
theuscerock
02-15-2008, 12:41 PM
We are 98% going to be there. I'll see what I can do about getting some tables from the church and bring them..I'll be in touch with you Cack about it as we get closer...
We are 98% going to be there. I'll see what I can do about getting some tables from the church and bring them..I'll be in touch with you Cack about it as we get closer...
sounds good ... going to have some of that special water again this year?? look forward to seeing you and mrs.erock again :thumbsup:
theuscerock
02-15-2008, 12:51 PM
sounds good ... going to have some of that special water again this year?? look forward to seeing you and mrs.erock again :thumbsup:
of course! Looking forward to it!
SNEEZ
02-15-2008, 08:19 PM
HAHA this'll get ugly
hayesnumber76
02-15-2008, 08:24 PM
if I can get there, I will order up some wings and bring them down. The wings will be from where I work, and hopefully they will be good still after 3 hours. lol
HAHA this'll get ugly
no it wont ... everyone can leave their issues on the interstate
SpurrierOwnsYou11
02-16-2008, 01:04 PM
its awesome its at night also!
SNEEZ
02-17-2008, 12:20 PM
riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
RockyTopGirl
02-17-2008, 12:21 PM
i wont have any issues
TheGuitarCock
02-17-2008, 12:45 PM
no it wont ... everyone can leave their issues on the interstate
RAWRRRRRRRRRR:lol:
4|_3|<54/\/|)3R
02-17-2008, 06:05 PM
Any room for poor, hungry USC students?
If so, I guess I can bring some wings from Sam's Club or something (someone else'll have to cook em). Or perhaps I should bring some form of dessert? Cookies?
Gaichon
02-17-2008, 09:00 PM
Dang. Hate we gotta miss it again. Hopefully this will be the last year we miss the Spring Game or any other game.
Any room for poor, hungry USC students?
If so, I guess I can bring some wings from Sam's Club or something (someone else'll have to cook em). Or perhaps I should bring some form of dessert? Cookies?
yes ... and it'll prob turn out the same way it did 2 years ago ... with the poor hungry USC students taking nearly all of the left over food home :thumbsup:
Dang. Hate we gotta miss it again. Hopefully this will be the last year we miss the Spring Game or any other game.
we'll throw down a PBR for you and GH
Cockdaddy2001
02-18-2008, 01:40 PM
Cack,
We've got you down for your four beers right? LOL
Cack,
We've got you down for your four beers right? LOL
yeah that should be about it ... you're talking about for Breakfast right??
GotSpurrier82
02-18-2008, 07:57 PM
ill bring a bottle of crown and hope it dont get stole from big george's trk again .....hahahah
Oh yeah! I remember that! First game, right?
And I don't know if I'll be there or not. As the time gets closer, I'll let y'all know and I'll bring something.
Gamecock4lif
02-19-2008, 09:36 PM
I'm in what do I need to do?:thumbsup:
anything you'd like to add ... you can bring ... if you can get your hands on whatever ... just let us know
NastyNash
02-20-2008, 04:27 PM
Does anyone know where the spot will be
not yet ... we're still trying to figure out what would be the best location ... we're taking ideas tho ... we'd like to go in the fairgrounds ... it's just hard to be able to get there and hope you hit the spot you told everyone ... since it's first come first served ... if anyone has any hook ups we would def. love to hear it
NastyNash
02-20-2008, 05:15 PM
i thought they were selling all of the parking spots in the fairgrounds since their wont be any parking right around the stadium this year
i thought they were selling all of the parking spots in the fairgrounds since their wont be any parking right around the stadium this year
spring game is first come first serve
Gamecock4lif
02-20-2008, 10:34 PM
I have a big pull behind grill we can use if we need it. That is if we have a spot for this. I cook hogs on it for weddings. I don't know if this is any help or not.I like to get to all the games early so if we are looking to get in fair grounds let's just plan on getting there early.Just let me know something about the grill so I can have it avaliable for that weekend.
ewjake
02-21-2008, 01:12 PM
Hey cack we always tailgate at the corner or rosewood and bluff, Its about 2 blocks past Budweiser, I know its a little far but plenty of room for grills football and fun.
ewjake
02-21-2008, 01:14 PM
I normally bring my satellite and TV down so if we can get together on a spot I can park beside and we will have a TV as well
Hey cack we always tailgate at the corner or rosewood and bluff, Its about 2 blocks past Budweiser, I know its a little far but plenty of room for grills football and fun.
where?? the only reason i was looking closer to the fairgrouns is because that's where most people park for the Spring Game ... and i know people aren't going to want to walk all over the place to get to the tailgate
ewjake
02-21-2008, 05:51 PM
where?? the only reason i was looking closer to the fairgrouns is because that's where most people park for the Spring Game ... and i know people aren't going to want to walk all over the place to get to the tailgate
Its right past Budweiser, I figured everyone would want to be close, I will still be around with the tv. you will find a good spot I got faith in you. haha
Gamecock4lif
02-21-2008, 05:53 PM
:thumbsup: I have a big pull behind grill we can use if we need it. That is if we have a spot for this. I cook hogs on it for weddings. I don't know if this is any help or not.I like to get to all the games early so if we are looking to get in fair grounds let's just plan on getting there early.Just let me know something about the grill so I can have it avaliable for that weekend.
SNEEZ
02-21-2008, 06:46 PM
Cack and myself have really never had any problems. lol
last year he was parked literally right behind Jaqi and me.
but to each his own
may bring my laptop (it has camera too) so anyone going to head down can see where we are
BigGeorge
02-22-2008, 11:26 AM
I'm pushing my Adam trip back so I'll be there, Cack let me know what I can bring.
Cockdaddy2001
02-22-2008, 11:36 AM
OK Here's an idea. We do this in my neighborhood all the time and it works great!
Have a big grill. (Gamecock4lif or gearhead302)
Have paper products.
Have everyone bring something to throw on the grill (for themselves) and something to share.
BYOB (Bring your own Bottles) (i.e. Cack bring his four beers and a bag to puke in) LMAO
I'll bring the music!
Also, since parking is first come first served, I suggest at least a few people meet somewhere and drive in together so they can all park together! The people that are bringing in the grill, tv, music, tables, tents etc.
Maybe someone have a large flagpole with a CockyTalk flag so people will be able to find our spot!
/\ huh ... where are you talkin about tailgating??
Cockdaddy2001
02-22-2008, 03:54 PM
/\ huh ... where are you talkin about tailgating??
In the fairgrounds!
Since it's first come first served...if we arrive together (caravan style) we can park side by side!
In the fairgrounds!
Since it's first come first served...if we arrive together (caravan style) we can park side by side!
oh gotcha ... this works for me ... i know a good few of us will be either already down there or getting down there early ... we could meet at the McDonald's as you turn on Assembly
ewjake
02-22-2008, 05:32 PM
oh gotcha ... this works for me ... i know a good few of us will be either already down there or getting down there early ... we could meet at the McDonald's as you turn on Assembly
what time does the game start, b/c we need at least 4 to 6 hrs to get warmed up. and what time for MCdonalds
Cockdaddy2001
02-22-2008, 08:30 PM
oh gotcha ... this works for me ... i know a good few of us will be either already down there or getting down there early ... we could meet at the McDonald's as you turn on Assembly
Just set a meet time! Find out when the fairgrounds open and let's make it happen!
Only the people that are bringing large items, grill, tables, tv's, music, etc need to be there to park side by side.
Of course the more the merrier! We could make a cockytalk area!
BTW there is no longer a McDonald's at Assembly and Rosewood. It's a car lot now. There is a Mcdonald's at the intersection of Gervais and Assembly we could meet at!
ewjake
02-23-2008, 07:49 AM
Just set a meet time! Find out when the fairgrounds open and let's make it happen!
Only the people that are bringing large items, grill, tables, tv's, music, etc need to be there to park side by side.
Of course the more the merrier! We could make a cockytalk area!
BTW there is no longer a McDonald's at Assembly and Rosewood. It's a car lot now. There is a Mcdonald's at the intersection of Gervais and Assembly we could meet at!
That is the one I thought he was talking about
SNEEZ
02-23-2008, 01:39 PM
COckytalk Caravan!!
ewjake
02-24-2008, 11:51 AM
COckytalk Caravan!!
We ought to start making magnets with that on it
TheGuitarCock
02-24-2008, 10:59 PM
I *think* CACK was talking about the McDonalds on the corner of Assembly and Elmwood.
Just a suggestion:
Where we used to tailgate, (before we got our spot at University House) the group of people we tailgated with (about 15 people) we just set up an online fund and people donated as much as they could for that one game and only one person went out and bought the food. I think it would be a lot easier.
*(Oh wait, I forgot who we are dealing with ... ya'll would come back with 2 bags of chips and 8 24's of Bud Light.)* lol
I *think* CACK was talking about the McDonalds on the corner of Assembly and Elmwood.
Just a suggestion:
Where we used to tailgate, (before we got our spot at University House) the group of people we tailgated with (about 15 people) we just set up an online fund and people donated as much as they could for that one game and only one person went out and bought the food. I think it would be a lot easier.
*(Oh wait, I forgot who we are dealing with ... ya'll would come back with 2 bags of chips and 8 24's of Bud Light.)* lol
i have to be missing some thing ... what's the bad part here??
what time does the game start, b/c we need at least 4 to 6 hrs to get warmed up. and what time for MCdonalds
haven't heard the time of the game yet ... but once it's announced we'll get it rolling with where to meet and when
ewjake
02-25-2008, 09:59 AM
i have to be missing some thing ... what's the bad part here??
I was thinking the same thing:beer:
the spring game has been starting around 2 hasn't it?? i want to believe that they have been opening the fairgrounds around 10 ...??
TheGuitarCock
02-25-2008, 05:13 PM
the spring game has been starting around 2 hasn't it?? i want to believe that they have been opening the fairgrounds around 10 ...??
Ever since 2005 it has been 2:00.
Shouldn't change this year.:thumbsup:
TheGuitarCock
02-25-2008, 05:14 PM
i have to be missing some thing ... what's the bad part here??
I didn't say it was bad.:lol:
ewjake
02-25-2008, 05:29 PM
I've got a call into sc fair people they should call me tomorrow. Im gonna check on parking and all that goes with that. i'll let yall know whats said. I called USC ticket office they said to call back sometime in march that it was to early for info on tickets.Ithink that girl was just stupid
I've got a call into sc fair people they should call me tomorrow. Im gonna check on parking and all that goes with that. i'll let yall know whats said. I called USC ticket office they said to call back sometime in march that it was to early for info on tickets.Ithink that girl was just stupid
a stupid girl?? NEVER!!!
SNEEZ
02-25-2008, 09:47 PM
the spring game has been starting around 2 hasn't it?? i want to believe that they have been opening the fairgrounds around 10 ...??
last year the grounds opened at 9 b/c Jaq and I were there at 9:30 and were2 rows back. getting there early REALLY helps!!
of course...arriving early and leaving later leaves more time for boozing...hmmm...counterproductive if you look forward to goign back to the room as well...:rotfl:
gearhead302
02-25-2008, 10:44 PM
wonder if the fairgrounds would let us reserve a small spot up near the W/B? either that or a couple of us agree to get up at the butt crack of dawn and run up there to snag a few spots together.
Cockdaddy2001
02-26-2008, 08:34 AM
last year the grounds opened at 9 b/c Jaq and I were there at 9:30 and were2 rows back. getting there early REALLY helps!!
of course...arriving early and leaving later leaves more time for boozing...hmmm...counterproductive if you look forward to goign back to the room as well...:rotfl:
Depends........ROFL
wonder if the fairgrounds would let us reserve a small spot up near the W/B? either that or a couple of us agree to get up at the butt crack of dawn and run up there to snag a few spots together.
doubt they'd let us reserve a spot ... we'll get everyone together and have them meet up before we head down ... if anything happens and a person can't make it ... we'll talk to the parkin guys and tell them what we're doing and that another car or 2 will be coming ... to see if they'll let us hold on to the spots
Cockdaddy2001
02-26-2008, 11:40 AM
doubt they'd let us reserve a spot ... we'll get everyone together and have them meet up before we head down ... if anything happens and a person can't make it ... we'll talk to the parkin guys and tell them what we're doing and that another car or 2 will be coming ... to see if they'll let us hold on to the spots
You could offer them one of your four beers! LOL
ewjake
02-26-2008, 05:42 PM
You could offer them one of your four beers! LOL
haha yea thats cool cack
but then i'd only get drunk and not throwing up hammered
p.s. i will buy a case of PBR also for a toast for D-WAY(sorry buddy but that's still your name to me) and our troops
Cockholio
02-26-2008, 07:06 PM
I coach both of my kids' softball teams, and it'll depend on how the schedule works out for me. I've missed the past 2 years because of our games being scheduled on that Saturday, but I really want to see the redshirts in action. I should get this season's schedule in a couple of weeks, and will get back to you guys then.
If I can make it, I'll contribute to some beast for the grill, and beers.
hopefully everything will work out for ya
FeartheSpur
02-27-2008, 11:17 AM
i voted i am there but something has come up at work...aint even going to be able to make it to the spring game
understand FeartheSpur ... some things happen
eklypised
02-27-2008, 09:04 PM
will the fairgrounds be open for parking?
SNEEZ
02-27-2008, 09:07 PM
hey, at least 60+ people don't say they'r coming and only 6-7 show.
gearhead302
02-27-2008, 09:11 PM
if gates open at nine I could make it then.
i'm just ready to get this show on the road
CoolCockyChick
02-28-2008, 02:25 PM
i'm just ready to get this show on the road
Exactly! Is it April yet??? :confused:
Carolina4Life
02-28-2008, 06:10 PM
To join the cockytalk tailgate party before the Spring game? ? ?
Just give me your full name, credit card #, bank account #, and social security
You will be good to go
J/K by the way
As for the party, we will announce something on here AND sticky it when everything is available
Gamecockfanatic4
02-28-2008, 06:17 PM
Just give me your full name, credit card #, bank account #, and social security
You will be good to go
As for the party, we will announce something on here AND sticky it when everything is available
lol thats only a tiny bit suspicous
CoolCockyChick
02-28-2008, 10:27 PM
Look at cack's first post to see what's been signed up for already:
http://www.cockytalk.com/showthread.php?t=59620
IHateOrange
02-28-2008, 10:39 PM
To join the cockytalk tailgate party before the Spring game? ? ?
You must pledge your soul to this website and never sign off except to attend games!...and the occasional potty break... and then and only then can you participate in the double secret official cockytalk tailgate.
SNEEZ
02-28-2008, 10:43 PM
nope! b/c i'd have been to nashville already and I'm more excited about the US Mens Soccer team than I am the spring game!!
Carolina4Life
02-28-2008, 11:04 PM
LOL Yall are crazy but seriously wher at in the fair grounds do yall meet and can I bring a friend?
hardcock2
02-28-2008, 11:34 PM
LOL Yall are crazy but seriously wher at in the fair grounds do yall meet and can I bring a friend?
It's a five dollar cover for guest.
spurmanski
02-29-2008, 09:09 AM
Bring that BadA Chicken.really funny:cocky:
CoolCockyChick
02-29-2008, 09:26 AM
LOL Yall are crazy but seriously wher at in the fair grounds do yall meet and can I bring a friend?
Read through the thread I linked you to above concerning the location. And of course you can bring a friend, additonal Gamecocks ALWAYS welcome!
Spur's Addiction
02-29-2008, 09:36 AM
As long as your friend isn't a tater. Otherwise we might have to sacrifice him as an offering in our Cockytalk yearly ritual tater burning.
SUPERSTRUT
02-29-2008, 09:26 PM
As long as your friend isn't a tater. Otherwise we might have to sacrifice him as an offering in our Cockytalk yearly ritual tater burning.
MMMMM!!!
French Fries.
NastyNash
03-03-2008, 05:41 AM
nothing yet so far on the spot.
Carolina4Life
03-03-2008, 07:37 AM
As long as your friend isn't a tater. Otherwise we might have to sacrifice him as an offering in our Cockytalk yearly ritual tater burning.
No he attends USC and is good friends with Mike Holmes so I dont think we will have that problem.... HAHAHA!!!!!!!
and is alcohol going to be thee???? If so people can we please act like we have some sence when we drink....I hate drunkin fool's!:woo:
still have a month and a half to go till the tailgate ... no rush
ColaCock
03-03-2008, 05:00 PM
and is alcohol going to be thee???? If so people can we please act like we have some sence when we drink....I hate drunkin fool's!:woo:
that is like asking if turkey is going to be on the thanksgiving day spread.
you need to find yourself a different tailgate. i'm sorry. thanks for playing!!:woo:
crevil3lf
03-03-2008, 05:24 PM
I want to make it to the tailgate. I can bring some drinks or something because i wont eat.
Carolina4Life
03-03-2008, 07:05 PM
that is like asking if turkey is going to be on the thanksgiving day spread.
you need to find yourself a different tailgate. i'm sorry. thanks for playing!!:woo:
IT was a joke! HAHA Im gonna be one of those few.....Ah haha! Just like I am at the Carolina Cup. Is anybody going to that?
sounds good ... anything people can bring would be great
gearhead302
03-05-2008, 06:57 PM
I'm bringing like four people with me so far including the old lady
sounds good ... i'll have at least my girl with me
usc89
03-07-2008, 03:45 PM
Five points? Hmmm, when you look at it, you guys better head to the Vista! LOL!
Five points? Hmmm, when you look at it, you guys better head to the Vista! LOL!
just make sure none of the football players are around ...
Gamecock4lif
03-10-2008, 07:25 PM
Do we have any details locked in place yet who is bringing what? I just am trying to find something out . I don't like last minute plans. The game is getting closer and closer and no details yet. I have a big grill, tent, big cooler,flagpole with my Gamecock flag . I can put one more flag on it. Please let's make some kind of plans on who is bringing what. The game starts at 1:00pm so I will be there early. Just let me know what I need to do and what I need to bring. Oh let me just say I can't wait to have a damn good time with everyone!!!!
SNEEZ
03-10-2008, 08:14 PM
I just am trying to find something out . I don't like last minute plans.
Good luck with that. Seriously, make sure yourself is taken care of and maybe bring something else. Thats what the lil un and I am doing b/c I'm not bringing tons of stuff for 5 of us. I'm bringing beer for me jager for Jaqi and bag chips or so, b/c we're eating chicken for breakfast to channel the spirit of the game bird!:woo:
palmettogirlusc
03-10-2008, 11:37 PM
i may make an appearance again this year...
palmettogirlusc
03-10-2008, 11:39 PM
i'll bring some pigs in a blanket if i show.
i'll bring some pigs in a blanket if i show.
oh you'll be there ...
palmettogirlusc
03-11-2008, 11:28 AM
oh you'll be there ...
you seem so sure of this.
ColaCock
03-11-2008, 04:37 PM
alright i'm down.
i will say that there will be more parking because the Shakespeare fishing sale is going to be the weekend before the Spring Game this year instead of same day...I was usually there and done by 8:30 or 9 with all my buddies waiting on the Spring Game crowds to arrive in the fairgrounds.
i will probably just be stopping by and maybe back and forth depending on the location. i had the absolute best location last year. the very front row nearest the stadium in the fairgrounds, RIGHT where the pedestrian crosswalk is. it was so good of a spot that some web site set up a "SEC's Hottest Women" photo shoot at my spot for all the beautiful women to get snapped and put online.
anyhow, i will be there...bringing my incredibly chiseled features and my girl on my side. i challenge anyone to a game of "Survivor Flip Cup". you will go down.
RbrewDawg
03-11-2008, 04:41 PM
I'm going to drop in, might be after the game if the Black Crowes go the way that i want it too(wasted till late). Someone needs to print up some user name tags like at business seminars. Or we could always use the old faithful "hello My Name Is.." tags
alright i'm down.
i will say that there will be more parking because the Shakespeare fishing sale is going to be the weekend before the Spring Game this year instead of same day...I was usually there and done by 8:30 or 9 with all my buddies waiting on the Spring Game crowds to arrive in the fairgrounds.
i will probably just be stopping by and maybe back and forth depending on the location. i had the absolute best location last year. the very front row nearest the stadium in the fairgrounds, RIGHT where the pedestrian crosswalk is. it was so good of a spot that some web site set up a "SEC's Hottest Women" photo shoot at my spot for all the beautiful women to get snapped and put online.
anyhow, i will be there...bringing my incredibly chiseled features and my girl on my side. i challenge anyone to a game of "Survivor Flip Cup". you will go down.
that site came to the CockyTalk tailgate trying to get our ladies to take pics for them ... i was rocking my CockyTalk gear and told him ... sorry our ladies aren't interested :lol: :rotfl:
donbgamecock
03-11-2008, 04:51 PM
I'm going to drop in, might be after the game if the Black Crowes go the way that i want it too(wasted till late). Someone needs to print up some user name tags like at business seminars. Or we could always use the old faithful "hello My Name Is.." tags
Print up tags with CT member's avatars on them.
SNEEZ
03-11-2008, 05:13 PM
I'm easy enough to remember
anybody know what time the game starts yet??
ColaCock
03-11-2008, 05:35 PM
that site came to the CockyTalk tailgate trying to get our ladies to take pics for them ... i was rocking my CockyTalk gear and told him ... sorry our ladies aren't interested :lol: :rotfl:
oh you missed out. what are you, ghey or something?
oh you missed out. what are you, ghey or something?
huh ... no i told that old goof ball that was trying to take pics of the COCKY BABES ... he couldn't have them for their shitty site
palmettogirlusc
03-11-2008, 07:50 PM
alright i'm down.
i will say that there will be more parking because the Shakespeare fishing sale is going to be the weekend before the Spring Game this year instead of same day...I was usually there and done by 8:30 or 9 with all my buddies waiting on the Spring Game crowds to arrive in the fairgrounds.
i will probably just be stopping by and maybe back and forth depending on the location. i had the absolute best location last year. the very front row nearest the stadium in the fairgrounds, RIGHT where the pedestrian crosswalk is. it was so good of a spot that some web site set up a "SEC's Hottest Women" photo shoot at my spot for all the beautiful women to get snapped and put online.
anyhow, i will be there...bringing my incredibly chiseled features and my girl on my side. i challenge anyone to a game of "Survivor Flip Cup". you will go down.
i'm in.
gearhead302
03-11-2008, 09:28 PM
anybody know what time the game starts yet??
the website says 1 pm.
http://gamecocksonline.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/031008aac.html
1 ... ouch ... damn that meanst gettin up at 6 ... gah that sucks
GRILL:
gearhead302
Gamecock4lif
FOOD:
gearhead302 - wings
cack - chips
RockyTopGirl
DRINKS:
cack - beer, sodas
SET UP (tents, chairs, tables, etc):
sneez - chairs
CCC - plasticwear, plates, cups
Others:
ewjake
biggeorge
palmettogirlusc
03-12-2008, 11:24 AM
as soon as i'm sure i'll be off for the game, i'll pitch in with some beer and some pigs in a blanket.
ColaCock
03-12-2008, 04:01 PM
i'll pitch in with some beer
thanks, i drink miller lite!
palmettogirlusc
03-12-2008, 06:10 PM
thanks, i drink miller lite!
i'll get bud light and you'll like it.:tongue:
The Yancey
03-17-2008, 09:57 AM
It is always difficult to make concrete plans when I live in Florida but I am planning to make it. I'll drop a big bowl of my saffron rice/black bean salad on y'all. Everyone always likes it at tailgates.
under a month away ... what time does everyone want to meet up that morning
SNEEZ
03-20-2008, 05:44 PM
Are we going to meet AT the fairgrouds and try to find folks or are we going to meet elsewhere?
I say meet up at Bojangles about 10 ish
but I'm sure I'll meet up /w Cack as soon as we both get there
we're going to get the people with the grills (and whomever else wants to) ... to meet up before and ride in together ... of course i'll be there as well ...
need some more people to help out
ucan'tlickourcocks
03-24-2008, 10:20 AM
need some more people to help out
ok, think I got the Wifey talked into making the trip from the Beach.... what can I do to help out?
tailgating and gamecock football is hard to pass up, I love both! :thumbsup:
palmettogirlusc
03-24-2008, 12:42 PM
bad news guys...i just got an invitation to a wedding for the 19th. wtf. ugh she never liked football...but still. If the rest of my friends go, i'm going, if not. i shall be there beer in hand.
ok, think I got the Wifey talked into making the trip from the Beach.... what can I do to help out?
tailgating and gamecock football is hard to pass up, I love both! :thumbsup:
anything you'd like
the first post of the thread is updated with everything we have ... so if you have anything you can add ... just let me know
bad news guys...i just got an invitation to a wedding for the 19th. wtf. ugh she never liked football...but still. If the rest of my friends go, i'm going, if not. i shall be there beer in hand.
:roll:
SNEEZ
03-24-2008, 01:46 PM
geez...a wedding?!
I dont go to weddings, I'll be lucky if I go to my own!
geez...a wedding?!
I dont go to weddings, I'll be lucky if I go to my own!
you'll be lucky if you find anybody that'd put up with yo ass :woo:
SNEEZ
03-24-2008, 01:58 PM
that exactly why I say...I'll be lucky to go to my own!
:woo: :woo:
palmettogirlusc
03-24-2008, 05:28 PM
:roll:
chances are i won't go. she wasn't around and didn't talk to me all last year. :-\
SNEEZ
03-24-2008, 05:52 PM
then show up and when the guy asks speak now or forever...
jump up and start going off.
its what i'd do.
lol
palmettogirlusc
03-26-2008, 06:55 PM
lol, you would do that sneez.
looks as though i shall be gracing you all with my presence though. roomie and i have talked, this girl hasn't talked to either one of us in 2 years, yet she expects us to come to her wedding. right.
lol, you would do that sneez.
looks as though i shall be gracing you all with my presence though. roomie and i have talked, this girl hasn't talked to either one of us in 2 years, yet she expects us to come to her wedding. right.
LORD , what I would give to have your problems !!
Bigmo-cock
03-27-2008, 08:09 PM
ill bring a bottle of crown and hope it dont get stole from big george's trk again .....hahahah Sorry bout that:rotfl: J/K. I might be there according to my schedule.
SNEEZ
03-27-2008, 09:31 PM
hooorah!
more the merrier, drunkedness is always better in large quatities and groups!
Bigmo-cock
03-28-2008, 02:58 AM
Well drunkeness will be fine but as long as I do not wind up in Richland county like last years La La game. I would hope my self control is better. If I come I will bring my backpack/cooler and Tater girlfriend like the last time I came. She can talk to Rockytop girl lol.
Bigmo-cock
03-28-2008, 03:05 PM
As long as your friend isn't a tater. Otherwise we might have to sacrifice him as an offering in our Cockytalk yearly ritual tater burning.Hey the last tailgate I came to I brought my tater girlfriend and you guys were suppose to help me convert her. Well she is still a tater but she knows way more about USC than Clemmons. I was drunk and I still cannot remember if it was me BIGGEORGE or Cack that broke that bottle of beer in my cooler. I do remember spilling Jagerbombs while trying to pour. I'll bring more Jager and more stable cups. The tater will be present again. It is all depending on if I am off or not from work.
donbgamecock
03-28-2008, 03:40 PM
Read through the thread I linked you to above concerning the location. And of course you can bring a friend, additonal Gamecocks ALWAYS welcome!
Come on CCC, quit letting em off the hook. Just when it looks like we'll get one landed, you let em off easy. :twisted:
GotSpurrier82
03-29-2008, 10:30 PM
Put me plus one extra Gamecock down as tentative.
GotSpurrier82
03-29-2008, 11:43 PM
Add another two Gamecocks. So four total. Still tentative.
gearhead302
03-30-2008, 12:00 AM
got at least four in my party
GotSpurrier82
03-30-2008, 12:09 AM
I've never been to a spring game before (don't kill me) so I don't know anything about the tailgating part of it: does it cost to park? Is it first come, first serve? Where would this tailgate take place? Fairgrounds?
TheGuitarCock
03-30-2008, 12:14 AM
Fairgrounds; First Come-First Serve; Free
GotSpurrier82
03-30-2008, 12:17 AM
Free to park or free to get in the game?
TheGuitarCock
03-30-2008, 12:19 AM
Free for the game.
I think it cost like maybe $10 at the most for the Fairgrounds.
I have no idea though. We don't park there for SG.
GotSpurrier82
03-30-2008, 12:21 AM
Thank you, m'dear. We might just park and walk over to the CT Tailgate. We need to discuss this further.
Cockdaddy2001
03-30-2008, 01:35 PM
that is like asking if turkey is going to be on the thanksgiving day spread.
you need to find yourself a different tailgate. i'm sorry. thanks for playing!!:woo: well said
Cockdaddy2001
03-30-2008, 01:37 PM
Thank you, m'dear. We might just park and walk over to the CT Tailgate. We need to discuss this further.
Remember GS82 the women need to have white panties with Go Cocks! on them!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/jhsimmon/psrsig4.jpg
GotSpurrier82
03-30-2008, 02:05 PM
Remember GS82 the women need to have white panties with Go Cocks! on them!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h317/jhsimmon/psrsig4.jpg
I'll try to remember. My girl CCC and I should go shopping for them soon. Haha.
CoolCockyChick
03-31-2008, 09:30 AM
I'll try to remember. My girl CCC and I should go shopping for them soon. Haha.
Never seen 'em .... but I HAVE seen Gamecock thongs on ebay :woo:
TheGuitarCock
03-31-2008, 10:39 AM
Never seen 'em .... but I HAVE seen Gamecock thongs on ebay :woo:
I'm sure that would work too:clap:
SNEEZ
03-31-2008, 10:53 AM
Free for the game.
The game is free this year?!
where did I miss this??
TheGuitarCock
03-31-2008, 10:55 AM
The game is free this year?!
where did I miss this??
Yeah, Admission is FREE. Last year it only cost because of H&TB.
Yeah, Admission is FREE. Last year it only cost because of H&TB.
actually the concert was free ... you had to pay for the game ... the year before it was $5 also ... i don't mind paying $5 for the game tho
SNEEZ
03-31-2008, 11:00 AM
rock on!
more money for the beers
TheGuitarCock
03-31-2008, 11:07 AM
actually the concert was free ... you had to pay for the game ... the year before it was $5 also ... i don't mind paying $5 for the game tho
I was just assuming thats why it cost $10.
Nonetheless, This year it is FREE.:thumbsup:
SNEEZ
03-31-2008, 07:08 PM
okay, update...after an interesting wknd, the conclusion is:
No jaqi for now its looking like just me.
that being said i'l just be in for the day so no drinking for me.
GotSpurrier82
04-01-2008, 02:43 AM
What time is the game and what time is everyone aiming for the CT TG to start?
Cockdaddy2001
04-01-2008, 08:12 AM
What time is the game and what time is everyone aiming for the CT TG to start?
Gametime 4-19 1pm
Tailgating commences 4-18 5pm
palmettogirlusc
04-01-2008, 05:14 PM
okay, update...after an interesting wknd, the conclusion is:
No jaqi for now its looking like just me.
that being said i'l just be in for the day so no drinking for me.
sneez not drinking???
thats sad.
SNEEZ
04-01-2008, 05:15 PM
unless someoen wants to come pick me up in augusta and take me to columbia and then DD me back to augusta
other than that, beer free for me
GotSpurrier82
04-01-2008, 07:04 PM
Update: Me plus four (total of five) as tentative.
Edit: Five down to three. Still tentative.
Gamecock4lif
04-02-2008, 09:08 PM
Are there any final plans yet? Just trying to set my schedule...
GotSpurrier82
04-02-2008, 10:45 PM
So is everyone meeting at the Bojo's by the stadium at 10 so we can all ride in together? Or what?
10?? if the game starts at 1 ... no later than 9
GotSpurrier82
04-03-2008, 05:59 PM
I thought Sneez said something in an earlier post about 10. So...9 at Bojangles across from the stadium?
SNEEZ
04-03-2008, 10:40 PM
I may not even be able to make it y'all. my las final is that following monday so will have to see how it goes.
plus I really don't feel like driving to Columbia for just the afternoon
but we'll have to see how school goes.
BigGeorge
04-03-2008, 11:38 PM
I'm too lazy to look back through the thread!
I was gonna drive the convertable but I'm thinking about driving my truck instead. Did anyone say that they were gonna bring a tent?
If not, I can bring my tent, table, chairs grill or whatever. You guys just let me know.
For the record, I'm gonna go to the SPCA that friday and adopt some badass pitbull or doberman and chain him to my cooler this time!
GotSpurrier82
04-04-2008, 12:28 AM
Hahaha Big George. Hopefully, this time your stuff won't get stolen.
ColaCock
04-04-2008, 04:58 PM
for those that dont show up and ride in with the CT tailgate...is there some sort of marker, banner, or flag to look for? or was that supposed to have been my job a long time ago? lol
SNEEZ
04-04-2008, 05:10 PM
nope, just run around yelling Cack or Sneez
either we'll yell back or someone will hand you some allergy medication
for those that dont show up and ride in with the CT tailgate...is there some sort of marker, banner, or flag to look for? or was that supposed to have been my job a long time ago? lol
i'll order a cockytalk thong and be wearing it around :woo:
GotSpurrier82
04-04-2008, 06:13 PM
Seriously. How are we to find y'all?
SNEEZ
04-04-2008, 06:28 PM
I remember this conversation was raised at the end of last spring game and nothing came about...
so...look? and maybe next year someone will follow through.
sorry i'm in an agitated mood today.
ColaCock
04-04-2008, 08:21 PM
i'll order a cockytalk thong and be wearing it around :woo:
gross. i think i'll just skip spring game this year and head to 5 Points, it is where the masses of women will head to after seeing that!
GotSpurrier82
04-05-2008, 02:44 AM
gross. i think i'll just skip spring game this year and head to 5 Points, it is where the masses of women will head to after seeing that!
I dunno. They might all flock to Cack once word gets around.
Cockdaddy2001
04-05-2008, 10:45 AM
for those that dont show up and ride in with the CT tailgate...is there some sort of marker, banner, or flag to look for? or was that supposed to have been my job a long time ago? lol
I floated the idea of a Cocky talk flag on a high pole! under a gamecock one of course!
Or GS82 and CCC will probably draw a big enough crowd in their Go Cocks! panties!
palmettogirlusc
04-05-2008, 11:01 AM
9am?!?!
argh. thats early. that means i'll have to be up by 7. damn yall (granted i know most of yall will be getting up earlier than that) oh and i'm not walking this year. don't feel like bummin a ride back to my apt. lol.
IHateOrange
04-05-2008, 12:53 PM
I am at the very least stopping by. I will bring the beer funnel. It will be fun.
GotSpurrier82
04-05-2008, 03:55 PM
I floated the idea of a Cocky talk flag on a high pole! under a gamecock one of course!
Or GS82 and CCC will probably draw a big enough crowd in their Go Cocks! panties!
Ehhh...once you see me you'll be like, Thank God GS82 wore clothes!
I am at the very least stopping by. I will bring the beer funnel. It will be fun.
I haven't done that since First Week at the beach...a loooooooong time ago.
Well, if I can't make it to the Bojangle's pre-tailgate meeting, I'll just wonder around calling, "Marco!" if someone will answer, "CockyTalk Polo!"
Cockdaddy2001
04-05-2008, 11:31 PM
I'll make a batch of Mary Tomatoes!
Grape Tomatoes soaked in vodka (days) and dipped in a mix of lemon pepper and celery salt
Tastes like Bloody Marys (hence the name)
and they get you drunk!
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