Concert Prep

August 3, 2009

Check out the sweet-ass cooler that Mal and I just bought for the concert tonight! :mrgreen:

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It’s the cooler than I’ve always wanted! ;-)

Check out the specs on this baby: Rubbermaid DuraChill Wheeled 5-Day Cooler. It holds 57 (beer) cans! :mrgreen:

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For 7 people, here’s what we packed:

  • 30 Bud Light cans
  • 20 Solo cups
  • 1 bag of Guiltless Gourmet Chili Lime Tortilla Chips
  • 27 Hebrew National hot dogs (it was a deal!)
  • 1 thermos of Tazo green iced tea
  • 1 box of Dr. Praeger’s veggie burgers
  • 1/2 pound of green grapes
  • 2 gallons of water
  • 1 package of Arnold Sandwich Thins
  • 2 packages of hot dog buns
  • Ketchup and mustard

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It’s time to hit the road! I’m SO excited for Coldplay! And I can’t wait for tailgating! Good friends + good food = good times! I love summer concerts! 8-)

Check back later for a giveaway for one of the products mentioned above! :-D

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Maria August 3, 2009 at 2:06 pm

That is an awesome cooler! Enjoy your eats, music, and friends!

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Jaimie August 3, 2009 at 2:11 pm

I saw Coldplay back in May and they were nothing short of amazing! Enjoy!!

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Mandy A August 3, 2009 at 2:13 pm

Haha!! 57 beers? WOW!!

have fun tonight!!!

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Runeatrepeat August 3, 2009 at 2:17 pm

Fun fun! I was super excited about the cooler Ben and I got for our wedding!

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janetha August 3, 2009 at 2:17 pm

i love that it has a handle and wheels! you are ultra prepared~have fuN!!!!

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Denise August 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm

I can’t wait to try the Guitless Gourmet Tortilla chips! Just added them to my grocery list! Have fun!

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Evelyn August 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm

coldplay puts on the best concert! have fun!!! :D
btw i love the cooler!

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Rose August 3, 2009 at 2:19 pm

Have a good time!

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Shannon (The Daily Balance) August 3, 2009 at 2:20 pm

I saw Coldplay just last month – SUCH A GOOD SHOW! You will LOVE it! Can’t wait to hear which song is your favorite one done live (with production, etc.) – I’ll tell you mine after – don’t wanna ruin it!

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Christie @ Quit Your Diet August 3, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Awesome, I hope you have a great time!

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Whitney August 3, 2009 at 2:25 pm

You have the perfect tailgate set up right there! Have fun!

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brandi August 3, 2009 at 2:26 pm

what a great spread! Enjoy the concert – I love Coldplay!

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Carolyn August 3, 2009 at 2:27 pm

I’ve never seen anyone so excite about a cooler. LOL Have fun! :)

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Missy (Missy Maintains) August 3, 2009 at 2:39 pm

Have fun tonight! Looks like you are very prepared! I need that cooler! 57 beer cans!!

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Erica August 3, 2009 at 2:42 pm

The spread sounds AWESOME! Have SO much fun at the concert tonight!!

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Sarah R August 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm

Oh how fun! I LOVE Coldplay. We saw then back in November and again in July. They are so wonderful in concert!

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Sarah August 3, 2009 at 2:53 pm

That cooler sounds awesome! Have a great time tonight…Coldplay is amazing live ;-)

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Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now August 3, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Sounds like you’re all ready for a fun time!

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Bridget August 3, 2009 at 3:09 pm

SO fun!!! I love concerts, esp with lots of peeps!!! Have fun! Super jealous of your days off!!!

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Carly August 3, 2009 at 3:12 pm

I have that same cooler and it’s AWESOME!! Have fun!!

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Hallie August 3, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Have fun tonight! I think you packed the healthiest tailgate I have ever seen…good for you :-D I’m hoping the giveaway is for the chips…not that I can eat them on my current diet, but they should keep for 3 months.

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Suzanne August 3, 2009 at 3:17 pm

Have fun at the concert! Several years back, I saw Coldplay at the Hollywood Bowl and they were awesome!!

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erin August 3, 2009 at 3:21 pm

that is a lot that you fit in the cooler! but looks like an amazing time!

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dc August 3, 2009 at 3:24 pm

I hope the giveaway is the Ketchup and mustard!

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Amelia August 3, 2009 at 3:24 pm

Have fun at Coldplay! They were at the music fest I went to last night!

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Meredith (Pursuing Balance) August 3, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Have fun at the concert!

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Leianna August 3, 2009 at 3:31 pm

That is one awesome party in a box (cooler). Enjoy the concert and wonderful food!

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Sagan August 3, 2009 at 3:38 pm

HAVE FUN!!

I saw them a couple months ago and they were awesome.

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ttfn300 August 3, 2009 at 3:43 pm

ooh, coldplay!! jealous :) have fun!

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Rebeca August 3, 2009 at 3:48 pm

Ahhh have fun :D

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Yasi August 3, 2009 at 3:58 pm

That’s so awesome that you’re seeing Coldplay! They are on my list of bands to see in concert..someday! Are you going to play some drinking games with all those solo cups and beer at the tailgate? You should!

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Meg C. August 3, 2009 at 4:06 pm

wow, you could survive for a week on what’s in that cooler! nice.

are you giving away bud lights?? haha.

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Allie (Live Laugh Eat) August 3, 2009 at 4:09 pm

I’m lovin’ your healthified tailgate eats!

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Natalie (Will Jog for Food) August 3, 2009 at 4:19 pm

I saw Coldplay a couple years ago and they were AMAZING!!! They do a good mix of old & new stuff.

Have fun :)

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Cynthia (it all changes) August 3, 2009 at 4:28 pm

That cooler Rocks! Enjoy the concert and the eats :-)

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Christina MINDFUL LIVING August 3, 2009 at 4:56 pm

yumm love guitless gourmet!! and the sanwhich thins and ketchup and water and grapes and tazo tea and i guess the beer too when im in the party mood ahha

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Lynn (The Actors Diet) August 3, 2009 at 4:58 pm

holy cooler! have fun at the concert!!!

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Angharad August 3, 2009 at 5:20 pm

AWESOME! I want that cooler! Have a fabulous time at the concert – outdoor concerts are the way to go!

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Tay August 3, 2009 at 5:45 pm

Wow great stash! Have fun tonight! My roommate went to the one in Irvine a couple weekends ago and she said it was the best concert she’s ever been to!

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K August 3, 2009 at 6:01 pm

You guys look WELL prepared! Have an absolute blast :D

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Evan Thomas August 3, 2009 at 6:13 pm

Haha, wow that seems like a lot. Maybe it’s not, idk, I’ve never tailgated before

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Sues August 3, 2009 at 6:43 pm

57 cans?! Wow! Have a blast!! I saw Coldplay the last 2 times they were at the Garden and they put on such an amazing show :) I was so tempted to get tickets to this concert, but considering I’ve seen them twice already in the last year, I had to restrain myself!

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Marlow August 3, 2009 at 6:46 pm

Can’t wait to see how it goes! I’m going to see them on Thursday night in NC!

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Taylor August 3, 2009 at 7:23 pm

I love summer concerts too! Have fun!

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She-Fit August 3, 2009 at 7:34 pm

LOVE the cooler! You couldn’t have picked a better one. Have an amazing night! Looking forward to seeing all the pics!

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Gab* August 3, 2009 at 8:16 pm

That’s one ginormous esky! Hope you had a fab time!

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Jessica August 3, 2009 at 10:41 pm

I love the cooler! Ours just bit it so we are in the market for a new one, I may have to see if I can find that one for sure!
Have fun! Coldplay ROCKS!!!

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Rebecca August 4, 2009 at 2:28 am

I hope you had fun! I had so much fun in Boston! I want to move there!! It’s ten times better than Albany! I checked out your review page again and we actually went to he Publick House Sunday night! It was awesome! Their beer menu was amazing!!

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