Game day was hot and sunny, though happy for the carolina blue skies for the game in the open air of Bank of America stadium. Parked at the usual place we found a few games ago, and Robby and I took a walk toward the arena. Took a few photos of Charlotte. I really enjoy that city, its a fun and interesting place with a lot to do (such as football games for instance) . I have been there a number of times, and enjoyed the walk on Sunday. Had a "country" sort of day on Saturday, nice to have a "urban" one on Sunday. Cities are special places and usually packed with many things of interest.
Did a number of pre-game things, we got some free nachos at one booth, checked out the music all over the place, people partying, and had fun amid all the sights and sounds. Near Bank of America Stadium, Mike Rucker was signing autographs. My son Robby posed for a photo with him, and I thought that was pretty cool. We like to get to the game early; we rolled into our parking space earlier around 11am. Don't do the whole tailgate thing (though we have in the past, and may again in the future) but did enjoy a few frosty adult beverages (as well as some cola drinks later on) . Did notice a large number of Chicago Bears fans were on hand.
The game started at 1pm with the kickoff seen here. I had hoped for a flyby (kind of fond of aircraft, especially loud and pointy nose jets) but no such luck. The Chicago Bears came out swinging and scored with just under two minutes in the game; and it was downhill for the Panthers after that. Cutler was out for the Bears, Todd Collins was the QB for Chicago and despite throwing four interceptions, the Panthers could do nothing with it, scoring all of their six points with field goals. Chicago mixed it up more, for their twenty-three game winning points. Carolina went to 0-5 in what is looking to be a dismal season. Fan reaction from the stands was understandably negative (except from the Chicago group which was loud and happy) , but it was great watching the game with my son, and we had a great if hot time. Did not have a hat unfortunately, did drape a handkerchief on my head to shelter it from the 90+ degree heat. May have looked silly, but there was a lot of silly looking going on at the game along with the colored hair and face paint. Football games bring out all the interesting people.
At any case, we left a bit before the end, as had most of the people though in the photo at left from our lofty seats, there was still hope alive when I took this photo (and a neat view of Charlotte above the crowd). Enjoyed a nice walk back to the car; a few blocks in which we also saw a Bear fan arrested for something during the post-game fun. Had a nice ride back in the car, checking out the post game show, and enjoying seeing the city. Lots of routes out of Charlotte, and having been there a few times, was easy getting home. Sure beat years ago when games in Indianapolis, and Cincinnati took a major road trip to get in. It was a very fun time even with the loss spent with one of my favorite and most loved people.
Game day was hot and sunny, though happy for the carolina blue skies for the game in the open air of Bank of America stadium. Parked at the usual place we found a few games ago, and Robby and I took a walk toward the arena. Took a few photos of Charlotte. I really enjoy that city, its a fun and interesting place with a lot to do (such as football games for instance) . I have been there a number of times, and enjoyed the walk on Sunday. Had a "country" sort of day on Saturday, nice to have a "urban" one on Sunday. Cities are special places and usually packed with many things of interest.
Did a number of pre-game things, we got some free nachos at one booth, checked out the music all over the place, people partying, and had fun amid all the sights and sounds. Near Bank of America Stadium, Mike Rucker was signing autographs. My son Robby posed for a photo with him, and I thought that was pretty cool. We like to get to the game early; we rolled into our parking space earlier around 11am. Don't do the whole tailgate thing (though we have in the past, and may again in the future) but did enjoy a few frosty adult beverages (as well as some cola drinks later on) . Did notice a large number of Chicago Bears fans were on hand.
The game started at 1pm with the kickoff seen here. I had hoped for a flyby (kind of fond of aircraft, especially loud and pointy nose jets) but no such luck. The Chicago Bears came out swinging and scored with just under two minutes in the game; and it was downhill for the Panthers after that. Cutler was out for the Bears, Todd Collins was the QB for Chicago and despite throwing four interceptions, the Panthers could do nothing with it, scoring all of their six points with field goals. Chicago mixed it up more, for their twenty-three game winning points. Carolina went to 0-5 in what is looking to be a dismal season. Fan reaction from the stands was understandably negative (except from the Chicago group which was loud and happy) , but it was great watching the game with my son, and we had a great if hot time. Did not have a hat unfortunately, did drape a handkerchief on my head to shelter it from the 90+ degree heat. May have looked silly, but there was a lot of silly looking going on at the game along with the colored hair and face paint. Football games bring out all the interesting people. 
At any case, we left a bit before the end, as had most of the people though in the photo at left from our lofty seats, there was still hope alive when I took this photo (and a neat view of Charlotte above the crowd). Enjoyed a nice walk back to the car; a few blocks in which we also saw a Bear fan arrested for something during the post-game fun. Had a nice ride back in the car, checking out the post game show, and enjoying seeing the city. Lots of routes out of Charlotte, and having been there a few times, was easy getting home. Sure beat years ago when games in Indianapolis, and Cincinnati took a major road trip to get in. It was a very fun time even with the loss spent with one of my favorite and most loved people.
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