Tiger Refuge 5,674 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am so pumped, I'm about to burst. I am bringing my wife and two sons to Auburn this weekend. This will be their first "big" college football experience. It will also be my first time in Auburn since the Bowden era ( I know...I know...). I feel like a kid the night before Christmas. You guys and gals have been my connection to Auburn for the last however-many-years I've been on this site. I can't express how much this has meant to me. I'm an orange and blue sponge, and I can't wait to soak it all in this weekend. War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 War Eagle! Make sure to see all the new additions to campus and everything that has gone up in the past few years! Beautiful place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,133 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 AUSOME!!! I hope you have a great time. Don't miss a thing while you are there. WAR EAGLE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hope you get to see the tigers put a historic beat down on the aggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggwilliams 61 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It will look nothing like when you were there. You may have to get directions. It is still the same beautiful campus, but it lost some character. You will enjoy though, have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hqsi99 102 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think you will be pretty stunned by all the changes on campus and around town. My wife and I went five years between visits after the birth of our son (our first game back was last year's Iron Bowl, not a bad choice) and even in that amount of time things looked significantly different. It seems like there are constantly new buildings going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBAU83 212 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Congrats on the return trip. I was there in the Bowden era as well and things have changed around the campus. Be sure to plan some time to stroll around and see the sights and give the family the full experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jojo1515 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 We are playing in Texas this weekend........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift 333 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You will be SHOCKED at how much the campus has changed. Or, at least I was when I made a return trip about three years ago after a 10+ year absence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU-HANDLEY-TIGER 205 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 It is shocking how much the campus has changed in the last few years. and equally shocking that you just made me realize it has been 20 years ago since Bowden coached at Auburn. Wow time goes by quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Tiger 4,261 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hope ya'll have a great visit. I'm already in Auburn and ready to take all the cash out f the ATMs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,086 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Hope ya'll have a great visit. I'm already in Auburn and ready to take all the cash out f the ATMs You mean aTm's, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 14,593 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The Bowden years: 47-17-1. Not exactly a bad time to be in Auburn. And yes, it will be shockingly different, but still Auburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 5,674 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Thanks y'all! I know it's going to be sensory overload. I can't wait. I'll bring extra cash, just in case you drain the aTms, PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 18,435 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Have a great time TR. Please stay out of jail this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno 2 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You will need a guide. Hope yall have a great trip. Take in the new Arena, and student act building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligas 550 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I am sure it will be a great experience. I don't know where you live or how old your kids are, but be prepared for sending them yo AU because they will not consider another school after this weekend. Hope you are staying at the Auburn Hotel & Dixon Conference Center. Such a beautiful accommodation and adjacent to the campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUenginerd 9 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I don't know where you live or how old your kids are, but be prepared for sending them to AU because they will not consider another school after this weekend. This. Enjoy your time, and yell for those of us who can't make it. WDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 5,674 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Man, I feel like I'm part of a family or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthebiscuits 5,360 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 True story: took two of my nephews to the iron bowl last year. They are from Florida and had plans to go to UF. Not only was it their first AU game, but their first college football game! Needless to say, they're hooked on auburn now. To the OP, if you need anything while in Auburn, send me a Pm and we can get it done! Hope you have a nice time and War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plainsman 948 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Anyone on the side of tears will come to his eyes when he pulls into Auburn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ber798297 241 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I got a last minute ticket this afternoon and heading there tomorrow morning. looking forward to it!!! Haven't been to a real game at JH in about 13 years. Been back to auburn since then (a-day 2013) but not for a real game!!! WAR EAGLE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 5,674 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 True story: took two of my nephews to the iron bowl last year. They are from Florida and had plans to go to UF. Not only was it their first AU game, but their first college football game! Needless to say, they're hooked on auburn now. To the OP, if you need anything while in Auburn, send me a Pm and we can get it done! Hope you have a nice time and War Eagle! My boys are 13 and 10. It's gonna be a shock to their system. We live in north Louisiana, so we get excited anytime we see anything or anyone wearing Auburn gear. I appreciate the offer for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle84 0 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 The wife and I took in our first Auburn game in 25 years at the LSU game. We had been back to campus a couple of times and seen most of the physical changes, but this was our first game since we graduated. It was an amazing experience, but went by way too fast. The biggest change I noticed was the tailgating. It was nothing like that when we were in school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Refuge 5,674 Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Edited November 8, 2014 by Tiger Refuge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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