In case some haven't heard, Ole Miss beat the University of Memphis yesterday!!!!!! Needless to say, I (Lesley) am rubbing it in just a bit (sorry Dennis, kind of). Yesterday as a lot of fun! It was hot but we coped. We had a great time enjoying good friends, good company, and yummy food as the old Southern tradition in the Grove continued.
If you haven't ever experienced tailgating in the Grove, it is an experience! The tents in the Grove go beyond what the eye can see (seems to go on for miles). Most are decorated in the red and blue Rebel theme to the 9's. There are chandeliers hung in the tents, more food than you can imagine, and for the first time yesterday I even saw a hired bartender serving guests at one of the tents.
And don't even get me started on the attire for the students at Ole Miss (I could go for days)! But a little taste of it is most of the guys dress in red or blue dress pants, white button downs, and wear a tie or a bow tie in the matching Rebel theme. Some of the pants even have the Rebel mascot on them! This trend seems to be even more the case with the fraternity and sorority pledges (I saw lots of cute Chi Omegas yesterday). The girls wear party dresses (I am serious here folks). No t-shirt and jeans for these ladies. They wear heels that make my feet hurt just looking at them and dresses that are so uncomfortable for the event (cute none-the-less). But, it is all in the sake of fashion as the Grove becomes a virtual catwalk prior to the game.
The day was tiring for this pregnant lady but so well worth it. We look forward to at least attending a couple more this fall (bring on the cooler weather).
And, if the Rebels don't win the game, that's ok. They have never lost a party! Hotty Toddy!!!!
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