WOW the energy coming from the students and family members of Penn State university is contagious and electrifying. All fall Mikaela has been raving about PSU and the football games: the tailgate, players, cheers, beer, energy, excitement, and more! So the Gribbin clan decided to get a taste of the fun filled arena for ourselves! What a day we had ahead of us...
we started by tailgating together in the 30 degree weather...and by 30 I mean FREEZING. The wind chill brought the temp. down to feel like 23 degrees this Saturday. We were bundled with layers, hats, gloves and had a full car load of food and beer :) what more can the gribbin crowd ask for!?
We arrived around 11 and hung out with the fans until the start of the game. We danced, laughed and just enjoyed the company of great friends and family. I know I can only speak for me, but I must say there is no place I'd rather see my little sister then a college that will give her so many wonderful memories!
Once in the game we cheered on the Lions during their big senior day. It was the last home game of the season and the last time the fans would enjoy the blue and white in Beaver Stadium in 2012. We had a ton of fun drinking the most delicious hot chocolate and munching on warm pretzels, but sadly right after half time we could not endure the cold any more. We slipped out quite early but enjoyed listening to the game in the car while driving home. I don't think anyone was bummed to leave after sitting one minute in the warm car.
This was probably a trip that will go on the top of the 2012 list, but I am sure we will raise the bar next year when we plan the second annual trip to Happy Valley. Enjoy the pictures and all hail the blue and white!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Sandy Support
This past week has been a challenge for so many people on the East Coast because of Hurricane Sandy. With wind gusts up to 90 mph and waves above 20 feet high, many of the coastal communities were affected. Since Dom and I had planned to visit Ocean City this past weekend before Sandy hit we agreed that we should still make the trip down to the shore, but change our agenda. We were looking forward to helping the community and our friends any way we could. After seeing the damage and hearning the stories of so many residents, we felt inclinded to be there to help. All of the residents and small business owners stayed postive and continued their work into the night to get back on their feet.
this image is from the beach access at 41st street. All of the sand was torn away here and on other parts of the island.
Luckily my Pop Pop's house did not take on any water or sand so we were free to help friends at the north end of the island. So many helping hands here and success was made tearing up floors and removing saturated dry wall. The house was gutted, but the most difficult part of the "rebuilding" process was done! Now our friends can rebuild their home these next few months and move back into their cozy house with satisfaction.
The South end of the beach was not much better then the North. Dunes were cut away by the pressure of the waves and the sand from the beach was in piles in the streets. with Snow shovels and bulldozers the sand was pushed into piles to be taken away.
After visiting O.C this weekend I feel that reality really sunk in and I feel grateful for what I have. I am so glad that I helped as much as possible this weekend with Dom. Even in the tough of it all Dom and I still try to make the best of a situation.
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