Harry Joins Tailgate Nation

All that talk about hot dogs got me thinking, it’s time to drop the tailgate and crank up the grill. But this year I’m not just going to eat. Don’t laugh, it’s true! My buddy Woody the Termite is going to help me master tailgate cooking.

So far this week, I’ve learned the differences between charcoal and gas grills. I’ve even started flipping burgers. Granted, most of them landed on the ground. (I still contend I need a bigger spatula!) After I perfect burger flipping, we’re moving on to rib smoking. Then chili cooking, nacho dipping and bratwurst brining. I can’t wait for everyone to check out my grill skills.

Miley the Monarch is my mentor for part two of tailgate training—face painting. She’ll help me hone special techniques like sponge painting the faces of little mantids, and understand the benefits of glitter vs. gloss. Nobody knows that like Miley.

Last on my list for becoming a tailgating legend: training for the games like ladder ball, beanbag toss and, my personal favorite, washer pitching. Atlas the Leafcutter Ant is going to help me with this one—if I can tear him away from his work.

I’ll keep you posted on my progress. See you at the next tailgate party!