Door decal |
You see, South Bend is close enough for an easy drive... and those nutty fighting Irish like to come shake it up... even if they DON'T have tickets... A lot of people come just for the party.
So normally we charge $15 a car to park... we drop to $10 for minor games... For this one we increased to $20...
Hubby had 4 regulars call to save them spots... and we do that for our regulars—that is one of the perks of going to the same house each week.
What it meant was we knew we'd fill, but not until closer to game time, so we had room for some tail-gaters in our yard... quite the spread they had, too... (there was even a blue one)--they were great—offered food and beer to the hubby who was working it... told Joel how cute he was...
And we filled... and then some... it was actually a great atmosphere... and a good game except it should not have been nearly as close as it was...
So this was a very good thing for us. We made enough money for the tires that need replacing AND an oil change... those things that come up and aren't factored into the monthly budget... definitely a good thing.
This was our yard at capacity--12 cars |
I still managed to get some editing done, but not at the pace I would have liked... I'm in a mad rush, though... Here I go!
19 comments:
That is a unique idea for some extra cash. Also gives a good blogging post. Congrats on your creativity. Go Blue
Manzanita@Wannabuyaduck
Hmm, think the IRS will come after you now?!
Good for you and your sideline -- football parking saved a friends house from foreclosure.
Now get back to the edits ;o]
This is a pretty genius plan, Hart. Well done. And good luck with all edits!! B
Ok! Man in blue - you forgot to paint the rest of you. Like the bottom half. Ahem.
Yay for some NAKED enterprise!!!!
Take care
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Way to capitalize on an opportunity, Hart! Yeah, that was a scary close game.
Manzanita- thank you!
Ted-bite your tongue! Maybe we should have our kids collect the money...
Mary-WOW--that is a HUGE save! Our situation isn't quite THAT desperate, though we do need it badly.
Barbara-thank you!
Jenny-teehee--he MIGHT have been all blue!
Alex-yeah, and thankfully working again. We've had a few years far less successful. (very scary)
GO BLUE! Love this, nothing like a little ingenuity to keep ya afloat.
Sylvie
http://www.sylviebranch.com/2011/09/last-year.html
No rush on my press release :o) Take a breath! xoxo
I would never want cars parked on my nice lawn that I work to keep manicured. Poor grass.
Wow!!!! That's crazy fun.
Sounds like a fun Sunday and a great way to score a new set of tires! Good for you for putting the two together.
you entrepreneur, you! :D That's hilarious. And I bet you DID have fun! Those regulars'll end up like family!
good luck w/the editing~ <3
It looks like your house was hopping. Glad you made enough for the tires. =D
Good that you made money for tires and oil change.
Fortunately, we live walking distance from the football stadium, so we don't need to drive >:)
Cold As Heaven
that's awesome! Extra money is always good. And i didn't get any editing done today either. I feel a bit bad about it, but i was so tired i took a nap.
Still, i started a short story, so not everything was wasted
I know it's a different Notre Dame, but I work at Notre Dame Australia! :D
If you need to take some time off of the Blog to edit, we totally understand. But if this is your de-pressurizing time, good for us!
Go Blue!!! I totally WISH I had been in Ann Arbor last Saturday. We're considering coming for a game next year, and maybe I'll look you up so we can tailgate in your driveway.. :-)
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