This is the season opener at Texas Stadium tonight. The Cowboys taking on their arch rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles. 13 years ago I was one of the many Cowboys fans who ponied up a bunch of money to go to the Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles game at Texas Stadium. I did the 6pm news, and then ran to the car and raced toward Irving for that Monday night game. At least I rushed for a few miles, until I hit the snag. The traffic was horrendous, rush hour mixed with the Cowboys’ crowd translates into absolute gridlock.
The game started at 7:30, and I was no where close to the Stadium. 8:30 came and went, and I was still not there, stuck on Airport Freeway, inching along. I finally got the the stadium by 8:45pm, but when I showed up with my Blue lot pass, chains were up blocking the way, not a parking spot available, even though I had a parking pass! I was one unhappy camper!
I finally got parked and into the stadium during half time, DURING HALF TIME! I don’t remember much about the game, except my tickets were good, only half a dozen rows behind the Philly bench. I took my frustration out on the boys in green, although I can’t even remember who won that game.
A memory made, and a reason why I dislike Texas Stadium so. I am really looking forward to a better experience in Arlington. Bring on 2009.
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