If you're ever in Vegas....

What a great game today! The Bears really took it to the Eagles today and it was thoroughly enjoyable to watch. The game was moved from noon to 3:15, which meant we were able to sleep in for a change. It was really nice to still be in bed at 8:30 and not on my way to a cold parking lot to cook breakfast, which I still love to do, but it's better to be in bed!

It was about noon when we rolled into the parking lot. On the menu today was chili, cheese brats, bacon wrapped dates and figs, chips and dip and apple slices with caramel dipping sauce. We had hot apple cider to help keep us warm too.

The sun was shining on our section of the stands for all of about five minutes of game time, but it was still relatively warm until the second half. At some point in the third quarter I put on my coat, though I had 4-5 layers on underneath it.

The Eagles are a pretty good team and recently have been talked up as not only a likely playoff team but also a possible Super Bowl contender. They were the first real quality win of the year (Dallas turned out to be a sham and Green Bay beat themselves with 150 yards in penalties). It was a huge win!!

Another comment on Vegas: if you're a fan of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders of the CFL and you find yourself in Vegas when they are playing, go to the Rock House bar on the strip. The place is filthy with Canadians wearing green and white. Just something to think about if you're there on a Sunday and the Rough Riders are playing!