Autumn is a time of the year that I look forward to throughout the previous three seasons, not only because the leaves are changing, the cool weather is moving in so that I can wear my favorite sweaters and flannels, nor because it’s pumpkin season, Halloween, and the segue into the holidays. No, there’s something much more beautiful that signals my anticipation for fall. And that is football. Every Saturday starting in September and going through the end of November is considered a holiday in my family. It’s something more holy than Christmas, and more intense than the scariest of Halloweens.
It’s the Buckeye football holiday every Saturday, because we gather at my wife’s grandmother’s house and we bring together many of our favorite foods and deserts, we dress up in our jersey best, and we scream at the television and root for our favorite Ohio State football team. You may call is fanatics, and you might be right, but one thing is undeniable… It’s a beautiful thing.
What makes our weekly holidays so special is more than simply watching the game and screaming at the TV, because there’s a subtle art at play that we’ve perfected over the years. Every Saturday is a holiday as far as we’re concerned, and no matter if we show up at the Horse Shoe, on campus or simply at a local gathering of like-minded Buckeye fans, we make it a damn good time by pulling out all of the stops. Let me explain…
Our game day ritual starts with a gathering of all the OSU fans in our family with everyone taking part of our collective potluck by bringing something delicious for each of us to enjoy. Grandma makes fresh apple pie from scratch, while others bring chips and salsa and other snacks, little weenies, fried chicken, ribs, pizza and more. It’s a downright smorgasbord of absolute beauty. The guarantee every week, win or lose, is that everyone goes home in pain… I mean, not hungry, of course. Either way, it’s always a good time when we all come together, root for our team and eat to our bloated heart’s content. Few things are better than the rollercoaster that is college football, surrounded by loved ones and eating some of the finest of tastes known to man.
For the game opener against Oregon State, the family went all out with baking a few racks of ribs before searing them on the grill at halftime. After that, we enjoyed the best apple pie you will never be able to try (apologies), before finishing the evening with pizza. It was a blistering summer day but we made the best of it. But what helped keep us cool was that we setup Mr. Heater BaseCamp 42 Quart Fridge/Freezer right outside, beside the grill. With that thing, we can take the party anywhere!
What makes our weekly holidays so special is more than simply watching the game and screaming at the TV, because there’s a subtle art at play that we’ve perfected over the years. Every Saturday is a holiday as far as we’re concerned, and no matter if we show up at the Horse Shoe, on campus or simply at a local gathering of like-minded Buckeye fans, we make it a damn good time by pulling out all of the stops. Let me explain…
Our game day ritual starts with a gathering of all the OSU fans in our family with everyone taking part of our collective potluck by bringing something delicious for each of us to enjoy. Grandma makes fresh apple pie from scratch, while others bring chips and salsa and other snacks, little weenies, fried chicken, ribs, pizza and more. It’s a downright smorgasbord of absolute beauty. The guarantee every week, win or lose, is that everyone goes home in pain… I mean, not hungry, of course. Either way, it’s always a good time when we all come together, root for our team and eat to our bloated heart’s content. Few things are better than the rollercoaster that is college football, surrounded by loved ones and eating some of the finest of tastes known to man.
For the game opener against Oregon State, the family went all out with baking a few racks of ribs before searing them on the grill at halftime. After that, we enjoyed the best apple pie you will never be able to try (apologies), before finishing the evening with pizza. It was a blistering summer day but we made the best of it. But what helped keep us cool was that we setup Mr. Heater BaseCamp 42 Quart Fridge/Freezer right outside, beside the grill. With that thing, we can take the party anywhere!
Mr. Heater is a favorite brand of mine, because they make great products for outdoor enthusiasts, and they make them well. The 42-Qt AC/DC Fridge-Freezer is a versatile, mobile refrigerator with freezer capabilities that can be powered via AC/DC and battery. This fridge is the perfect size for car travel, and yet versatile enough for boating and camper travel, too. While this unit can work well for home use, I find that it’s built best for travelers, especially groups who want to enjoy the heat outdoors while keeping their beverages and food cold for prolonged periods of time. What beats even the finest of coolers? A fridge and freezer that is easily mobile and can be powered on the go.
The BaseCamp 42-Qt Fridge-Freezer by Mr. Heater comes with a lot of monitoring features like 3 low battery cut-off levels, and with pairing that with a 0.74a per hour consumption rate, you can rest assured that even if you get carried away with the party, your vehicle will still start when needed. The internal temperature can range as low as -8 degree F or as high as 50 degree F with as little as a push of a button. The fine folks at Mr. Heater always aim to keep the controls simple and intuitive, and that’s no different here. The lid comes with an internal LED light and a lid alarm in case someone forgot to shut the lid tight. The body of the fridge-freezer is made up of a fingerprint resistant stainless steel cabinet with a 50mm thick insulation inside so you and your food can withstand the harshest of situations, like if you’re tailgating outside in late November and your team’s down 3 with 0:40 seconds to go.
The BaseCamp 42-Qt Fridge-Freezer by Mr. Heater comes with a lot of monitoring features like 3 low battery cut-off levels, and with pairing that with a 0.74a per hour consumption rate, you can rest assured that even if you get carried away with the party, your vehicle will still start when needed. The internal temperature can range as low as -8 degree F or as high as 50 degree F with as little as a push of a button. The fine folks at Mr. Heater always aim to keep the controls simple and intuitive, and that’s no different here. The lid comes with an internal LED light and a lid alarm in case someone forgot to shut the lid tight. The body of the fridge-freezer is made up of a fingerprint resistant stainless steel cabinet with a 50mm thick insulation inside so you and your food can withstand the harshest of situations, like if you’re tailgating outside in late November and your team’s down 3 with 0:40 seconds to go.
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