Taking a break from house repairs, Chris and I headed back to Michigan the weekend after New Years. This time, there were no parties to attend. It was all about the Fliets and the football...and this time it was on home team "turf." Sunday morning we all piled into the 'burb around 8:30 and headed 3 hours east to Detroit.
Jack, Carolyn, Chris, Keri (me) & Andy
Ford Field to be exact...which is an INDOOR stadium. Detroit Lions v.s. Chicago Bears, round 2. We had SO much fun!
Chris & I before kick-off
Chris, being the only Bears fan in our posse, took our mild razzing like a champ but there were so many Bears fans at the game that we couldn't say too much...unlike the Bears v.s. Lions game in October that we went to with the Tritt family where Lions fans were few and far (like miles and miles) between.
Andy flashed back to his football playing days and spoke football-ease with Chris while I chimed in when he sounded pessimistic about our beloved team.
Jack gave Carolyn the play-by-play during the game. Mom claims she isn't a fan of any specific football team (but I think this is somewhat for Chris' sake).
While the outcome of this game was the same as the last meeting (sob, tears, sob), it was a well played game and incredible to see in person. And...we now have first draft pick. At least this season's record was better than last.
I am not a fair-weather fan but I'm not stupid either. I know they have not been good in recent years, "ever since Barry" according to my dad, but is a team ever going to get better if they have no fans to support them? Nope. Plus, I always root for the underdog...which makes the Lions a perfect match.
