Slaine

Sorry to be a while in responding. We drove up to FSU on Saturday and saw the overtime Clemson game in rather nicer Florida weather! Great game and a friendly welcome from the guys there. All in all it was a great trip.

Thanks guys - we had a great time on the trip in spite of the weather. I really appreciate the suggestions that you gave us. We did make it to the original Hooters and we saw a good game from the Bulls so it's all good.

First of all my apologies for not getting to meet any of you guys. We set off, hit a couple of bars and then walked the last bit up to the parking lots by which time we were so wet and miserable we just went into the stadium to get out of the rain. We had a brilliant time and I'm so pleased that the Bulls won. White looks like a good QB and if his receivers could catch USF would have won comfortably. As it is the D did a great job. The pressure on their QB made them one dimensional and other than the opening run of the game the Huskies were a non-threat offensively. It may have been the single most one-sided 17-14 game I've ever seen. Thank you all for your advice and hospitality. We've loved it here and once you find another threat or two at WR you'll be tough to beat. Thanks again for all your help and suggestions.

I'm sorry man. This is the worst weather possible... At least you'll be able to find a nice seat. It's no problem - at least it's warm! It may stop us tailgating properly if the rain stays torrential though.

Well we've armed ourselves with a poncho each and will be heading out soon. Go Bulls!

Had a few beers at a place called The Dogs Bollocks last night. Out at Clearwater right now and hoping that the rain goes soon. Thanks for the Thurs night recommendations but the 6 hour delay killed that one. At least there's compensation for that.

Well we're on the plane but it's not going anywhere. Engine cover off and a plane full of pissed off passengers. Hopefully we arrive in time for the Thurs night game...

Have you guys already met me? Perfect tips, thank you.

Thanks mate - we should be nicely pickled by game time!

Thanks CPR. We'll have fun regardless but it would be great to see a win.

I think it's likely to be wings, steak and some more wings whilst we're over.

Ah OK. Thanks.

You guys are brilliant - thanks for all this information. We re going to have a brilliant time. Shepherd's Pie or no shepherd's pie!

Really excited about our trip now. had trouble sleeping last night and we don't fly until Thursday morning. The current plan is catch the Thurs game in a bar somewhere (probably local in Ybor); Friday check out the beaches and then come back for the game and a bit of tailgating. Though it sounds like the Friday game and recent form may be slowing some of that down. Regardless, hopefully we'll bump into some of you guys and I can't say thank you enough for how helpful you've all been regarding suggestions for the area - it's going to help make the trip for us so thanks again.

Is this open to anyone?