re: How Was The Trip

First time in Fayetteville...We had the advantage of some extremely generous and well connected hosts but it may be my favorite LSU road trip ever. Stayed at their house just north of downtown.

Flight into NWA was delayed a bit so we couldn't do the original lunch plan for Friday b/c the place was closing early (can't remember the name), so we went to Dickson and first tried Hugo's but it was slammed so we walked over to JJs - cool sports bar, surprisingly good food. Fun vibe for Friday game weekend lunch. Quality female talent.

Pit stop at 21st amendment for a couple drinks.

Rode over to Carnall Hall for a few drinks overlooking the arboretum. Cool spot, the inn would be a great place to stay for a game some day.

Dinner at Doe's with a crew of about 12 of us. Had a monstrous porterhouse. Had to split it, I'd like to see someone try and take one down solo.

Went to Ben's bar or whatever the private club is called. Loved the hidden doors/rooms, cigar area, etc. Some bartender from Poland (Cosmo?) made us seriously good cocktails. Home before 1am to rest up for Gameday.

Got to tailgate overlooking stadium about noon and made a crawfish etouffee that the locals appreciated. Great tailgate with TVs, heaters, bartenders etc...awesome time. Everyone made us feel welcome. Got 1 single "F LSU" and I would have been disappointed to not receive any ribbing so no problem.

Friend of our friends is Arkansas compliance staffer and they gave us wristbands to go on the sideline pregame. Enjoyed that. Then we went up to their suite for the game...great bbq and drinks out the cold was obviously clutch. Everyone there was incredibly warm and generous.

Postgame they had a private room for about 20 of us at Bordino's overlooking Dickson st. Excellent lasagna and cream of tomato soup. More drinks...

Quickly hit 3-4 bars after dinner before closing time (including some place where you spike ice shot glasses) and then back to the private club place for more drinks and my memory gets very fuzzy, Think we got home about 4am.

Ya'll have some great fans and great people up there. Beautiful area too. I hope Arkansas turns things around and starts winning again (except when you play us). Ya'll deserve a winner.

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