The Cincinnati Bengals came in to Gillette Stadium for the 2010 season opener on September 12.  The Bengals defense couldn't contain the Brady and co. as the Pats rolled to a 24-3 halftime score on their way to an easy 38-24 opening day victory.  Here are the photos from a great day of football in Foxborough.   The first real tailgate party of 2010 gets under way at our usual spot in parking lot P10 North across the street from Gillette Stadium..   Tailgating regulars Chris V., Bill M., Ellen M. and Joyce P. enjoy the day of revelry.   More tailgating hijinks.   Bernie again works the grill with a smile.   Steve's new banner display is looking better.   It's still in a semi-experimental phase.   A side view of the Short Bus along with Bernie and Jason.   Steve and Bruce look like they're enjoying the day.   Bill takes over cooking duties for a bit.   Bruce hangs up a new sign that was made by Bernie's daughter, Audra.   The new sign is looking good!   Karen and Jason enjoy some food as some more of the gang relax in the background.   Bruce messes with his homemade beer-bottle-hanger- around-the-neck thingy.   These folks were tailating beside us.  This guy on the left was on the 2010 season of "Survivor".   As of this writing, I have no idea what his name is or how well he did.  He wasn't allowed to say anything about it until the season was over.   Back at the house after the game.   Roommate Dave tries to sell some fresh, garden vegetables to the weary game-goers.   Post-game unloading continues.   The Short Bus rests after yet another stellar tailgating performance.   Andy and Bill stand around while everyone else does all the work.   Steve leaps aboard the Short Bus for some reason.   Andy oversees the unpacking of the Short Bus after the game.