Raiders - Sep. '05

The 2005 season opener was an opportunity for the fans to celebrate yet another Superbowl Championship earned when the Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Superbowl XXXIX by the score of 24-21. The new championship banner was unveiled for the Gillette Stadium faithful prior to the game. The Patriots then rolled to yet another victory over the vistiting Oakland Raiders, 30-20.

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Steve, Bruce, Chris, Warren and Bill start off the tailgating
at the Foxboro Terminals on North St. in Foxborough.

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Everyone paying attention now? Good.

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Steve and Bruce responsibly enjoy some cold adult beverages.

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It's a beautiful day for tailgating.

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That's Shawn T. on the left, Evi and Joe B. in the middle and Brian C. on the right.

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Bruce says the food is a-okay!

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Heidi likes the ribs.

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Steve speaks with Chris during the tailgate party.

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I miss the old truck. She served me well for a long time.

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Heidi's waiting to head into the game.

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Not sure what the four fingers mean. I guess it's better than one finger.

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In the stands are Bruce, Warren, Joyce and Heidi.

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The Superbowl XXXIX Championship banner is about to be unveiled!

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The folks in Detroit were partying with us because
Superbowl XL was to be played there.

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Here's Andy the security guy accepting a bribe to leave us alone.
(The above picture caption is just a joke. Andy never took any money to leave us alone.
He knew then and knows now that we don't cause trouble at Gillette Stadium.)

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