For those who still Tailgate

[Foxhound]

“It’s not just for Booze hounds,” the source said.

“The are families going down there and having their BBQs and doing their thing and it becomes part of their experience. Tailgating at Bills games is a great time and it adds to the atmosphere and adds to the fun. But when your cross the border (to Ontario) and try to do something similar at a professional sporting event here, it’s big government, nanny-state stuff. Again, we want to treat adults like adults.”

Yet nothing has been preventing people from bringing their BBQs to parking lots in the vicinity of the stadium! The reason there's been an issue is that most people associate tailgating not with BBQing but with drinking.

[Neely2005]

Yet nothing has been preventing people from bringing their BBQs to parking lots in the vicinity of the stadium! The reason there's been an issue is that most people associate tailgating not with BBQing but with drinking.

I'm pretty sure there are bylaws prohibiting open flames in most public spaces.

["Issues"Mcgee]

There has not been any alterations between Hamilton and Toronto fans for some time, I doubt that will change on the 22nd.

I suppose I just hallucinated then.

[Foxhound]

There has not been any alterations between Hamilton and Toronto fans for some time, I doubt that will change on the 22nd.

How about alliterations then? Any of those?

[argolio]

How about alliterations then? Any of those?

Free alliterations always available. Alterations are extra.

[gilthethrill]

How about alliterations then? Any of those?

Aaahh...I really should get into the habit of rereading my posts 4 times before I hit sibmut.

[AngeloV]

aaahh...i really should get into the habit of rereading my posts 4 times before i hit sibmut.

lmfao!!!

[jojoheath]

Looking forward to tailgating on Saturday, have not done it in 2 years. Always impressed with the Hamilton fans that come out. It will be interesting how things unfold with the new legislation and all.

[Neely2005]

Looking forward to tailgating on Saturday, have not done it in 2 years. Always impressed with the Hamilton fans that come out. It will be interesting how things unfold with the new legislation and all.

Just remember that the Argonauts haven't Opted In so technically you're still not legally allowed to drink alcohol. I'd recommend using cups if you're going to drink.

[lazycro]

tailgate the gotrains!

["Issues"Mcgee]

tailgate the gotrains!

Easy there, some of us are crazy enough to try that!

[Will]

So, after several years of tailgating WITH tents, Exhibition Place security starts coming around in their golf carts telling people they had to take down their tents on a day where humidity was in the high 30's. They have no issues with the BBQ OR the drinking mind you just the tents...needless to say their instructions weren't exactly listened to.

I realize this has nothing to do with team, but as a fan it certainly is frustrating. While I don't see tailgating as the be all to end all, all that is happening is indirectly alienating some fans who already feel shat upon by everyone and everything.

[ArgoGabe22]

Why are the tents a problem? It should be the least of their concerns.

[Will]

Why are the tents a problem? It should be the least of their concerns.

They claim that during a 'windy game' several years ago that someone tailgating got hurt by a tent or something. I don't know, the tailgate went off without a hitch for the home opener two weeks ago. They claim some sort of Exhibition by-law as well.

[argofandave]

They claim that during a 'windy game' several years ago that someone tailgating got hurt by a tent or something. I don't know, the tailgate went off without a hitch for the home opener two weeks ago. They claim some sort of Exhibition by-law as well.

That happened at the Shipyard when a sudden gust of wind blew over a tent and someone was hit by a metal post. I believe that it was in 2016 during the first season at BMO Field.

[ArgoZ]

I was late to the game, but was glad to see many tents still put up. I assume hardly anyone listened to Mr. Security. I would recommend to continue business as usual or ask to see the supervisor on duty. There is nothing that can be done until the police are involved and only then will you get a more definitive answer as to by-laws, etc. Are they really going to take it that far? I doubt it. Even then, the cops will come by, have a chat and then leave thinking what a waste of time that was.

[CFLfan]

That happened at the Shipyard when a sudden gust of wind blew over a tent and someone was hit by a metal post. I believe that it was in 2016 during the first season at BMO Field.

Don't remember that and I was at most of the Shipyards pre-game in 2016.
I think it's someone in security deciding that there could be a potential problem, now that it's legal on public property to tail gate they don't want someone suing the city.

[Neely2005]

Don't remember that and I was at most of the Shipyards pre-game in 2016.
I think it's someone in security deciding that there could be a potential problem, now that it's legal on public property to tail gate they don't want someone suing the city.

I've heard that it happened too and that their is a lawsuit. I didn't witness it myself though.

[Neely2005]

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