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Because of the overwhelming number of inquiries in the last couple of days, I wanted to post both a general and personal update on the Hogtown parking situation for Saturday.
1. We have sold 31 of our 30 parking spots (I'm technically going to park on the sidewalk to block one of the parking lot entrances), but we humbly welcome and invite anyone who wants to pass through for drinks and/or food to join our group. Also, you MAY be able to park nearby (more on that later). I have distributed 30 parking permits to those who have been sending me payment over the past couple of weeks, I believe this MAY help you in case the idiot Hogtown cops try to mess with you as you try to find our spot, since we are within a block of both University Avenue AND NW 13th Street (US 441), which are two of the three busiest roads in Hogtown (along with Archer).
2. GAMEDAY ACCESS - I have heard that the Hogtown police (pigs? I joke, I keed) will be shutting down a portion of University Avenue so that pedestrians can cross. I strongly suspect that they will shut down about 10 blocks, from the President's house to US 441 (NW 13th Street). Be aware.
3. Because of #2 above, I STRONGLY recommend taking the Newberry Road exit off of I-75. AFTER you pass the Oaks Mall on your right, Newberry will curve to the right and you can make a LEFT on NW 8th Avenue. Take NW 8th Avenue east until you get close to 441. You will pass by the original Hogtown settlement (near NW 34th Street) and cross Hogtown Creek (these are not jokes, you guys just thought I made up all the "Hogtown" stuff, didn't you?). You can make a right turn on NW 18th Terrace or NW 17th Street and search for parking in the area. SOME ROADS ARE ONE-WAY, keep your eyes open. The area between NW 34th Street and NW 13th Street, and between NW 8th Avenue and University, has long been known as "the student ghetto", and there are a lot of houses and older apartment buildings. You may be able to secure an "old Orange Bowl" yard-parking/no-blockee situation if you arrive early enough.
4. UM tix - if you got tickets through UM, you are likely in the NORTH end zone, or in the southeast corner of the stadium. Both areas are easily accessible from the north where our parking lot is (and the Canes United group too). I strongly recommend that you use University Avenue, it is mostly businesses and (thank God) religious buildings on the north side of the road, so your chances of being pelted with stuff (as always happens in Tallahassee) are greatly reduced.
5. UM event - if you purchased tix for the UM event at the Reitz Union, that will be found in an area to the southeast of the southeast corner of the stadium (no, I didn't stutter). I am not sure if that is an indoor or outdoor event, but Reitz is a pretty big area.
6. Nearby - Where we will be located is very close to Krispy Kreme/Dunkin (2!), as well as Publix, Piesano's (WHOOOO!), Insomnia Cookies, and RAISING CANES. And Chipotle (R.I.P., Burrito Brothers). Leonardo's Pizza is solid, though I've never been to the "by the slice" location. Also, there is Blue Boy Pizza for @JBCanes-NC and @Dr.L.ThugU and @stevehick and @JG13 and @JG14 and the rest of the crew. And Wawa for you Philly phucks.
7. Post-game - Would love to taunt any Gators at, say, Spurriers. Or Ale House. Or Dave & Busters. All are located at Celebration Pointe, a new spot on the west side of I-75. EDIT: Was just talking with some of the guys, and we may go to Gators Dockside on University Avenue/Newberry Road. Place is huge.
8. Pizza - the only spot worth going out of the way for is Satchel's, over on the NE side of town. Bring enough to share at the tailgtate, though.
9. Pretext stops - the Hogtown cops are INFAMOUS for making pretext stops. So...you know...crack your windows...
10. Hotel Eleo - if you want to see the best hotel on a retention pond in Hogtown, it's at the corner of 441 and SW 16th Avenue. Bring your own fire extinguishers...
Because of the overwhelming number of inquiries in the last couple of days, I wanted to post both a general and personal update on the Hogtown parking situation for Saturday.
1. We have sold 31 of our 30 parking spots (I'm technically going to park on the sidewalk to block one of the parking lot entrances), but we humbly welcome and invite anyone who wants to pass through for drinks and/or food to join our group. Also, you MAY be able to park nearby (more on that later). I have distributed 30 parking permits to those who have been sending me payment over the past couple of weeks, I believe this MAY help you in case the idiot Hogtown cops try to mess with you as you try to find our spot, since we are within a block of both University Avenue AND NW 13th Street (US 441), which are two of the three busiest roads in Hogtown (along with Archer).
2. GAMEDAY ACCESS - I have heard that the Hogtown police (pigs? I joke, I keed) will be shutting down a portion of University Avenue so that pedestrians can cross. I strongly suspect that they will shut down about 10 blocks, from the President's house to US 441 (NW 13th Street). Be aware.
3. Because of #2 above, I STRONGLY recommend taking the Newberry Road exit off of I-75. AFTER you pass the Oaks Mall on your right, Newberry will curve to the right and you can make a LEFT on NW 8th Avenue. Take NW 8th Avenue east until you get close to 441. You will pass by the original Hogtown settlement (near NW 34th Street) and cross Hogtown Creek (these are not jokes, you guys just thought I made up all the "Hogtown" stuff, didn't you?). You can make a right turn on NW 18th Terrace or NW 17th Street and search for parking in the area. SOME ROADS ARE ONE-WAY, keep your eyes open. The area between NW 34th Street and NW 13th Street, and between NW 8th Avenue and University, has long been known as "the student ghetto", and there are a lot of houses and older apartment buildings. You may be able to secure an "old Orange Bowl" yard-parking/no-blockee situation if you arrive early enough.
4. UM tix - if you got tickets through UM, you are likely in the NORTH end zone, or in the southeast corner of the stadium. Both areas are easily accessible from the north where our parking lot is (and the Canes United group too). I strongly recommend that you use University Avenue, it is mostly businesses and (thank God) religious buildings on the north side of the road, so your chances of being pelted with stuff (as always happens in Tallahassee) are greatly reduced.
5. UM event - if you purchased tix for the UM event at the Reitz Union, that will be found in an area to the southeast of the southeast corner of the stadium (no, I didn't stutter). I am not sure if that is an indoor or outdoor event, but Reitz is a pretty big area.
6. Nearby - Where we will be located is very close to Krispy Kreme/Dunkin (2!), as well as Publix, Piesano's (WHOOOO!), Insomnia Cookies, and RAISING CANES. And Chipotle (R.I.P., Burrito Brothers). Leonardo's Pizza is solid, though I've never been to the "by the slice" location. Also, there is Blue Boy Pizza for @JBCanes-NC and @Dr.L.ThugU and @stevehick and @JG13 and @JG14 and the rest of the crew. And Wawa for you Philly phucks.
7. Post-game - Would love to taunt any Gators at, say, Spurriers. Or Ale House. Or Dave & Busters. All are located at Celebration Pointe, a new spot on the west side of I-75. EDIT: Was just talking with some of the guys, and we may go to Gators Dockside on University Avenue/Newberry Road. Place is huge.
8. Pizza - the only spot worth going out of the way for is Satchel's, over on the NE side of town. Bring enough to share at the tailgtate, though.
9. Pretext stops - the Hogtown cops are INFAMOUS for making pretext stops. So...you know...crack your windows...
10. Hotel Eleo - if you want to see the best hotel on a retention pond in Hogtown, it's at the corner of 441 and SW 16th Avenue. Bring your own fire extinguishers...
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