If you thought we were crazy before for dressing like Cowz for a free chicken sandwich, I hope you saved a few eye rolls for this one, because Devin and I have officially crossed the line from being Chick-fil-A Fans to being Chick-fil-A Crazies.
September 15th I took a vacation day from work so that Devin and I could could get up at 4:15am for the chance at winning some Chick-fil-A sandwiches. But wait - it gets better (worse?). We also stood in line (as in camped out) for 24-hours in order to win said sandwiches. However, before you judge us too harshly, did I mention that "some sandwiches" actually meant free Chick-fil-A for a YEAR (one meal a week).
We participated in the First 100 event and camped out at one of the newest Chick-fil-A restaurants in Casa Grande, Arizona. Because Chick-fil-A is pretty much the best company in the world, they make an entire event out of their grand openings. This wasn't just a "stay in line or you loose your spot" kind of gig. No, no,no - that would not be fun. And if Chick-fil-A is anything (beside completely delicious) it is fun!
After winning the right to be one of the First 100, we were given wristbands and had free reign to hang out in the parking lot (which had been transformed into Tent City). We were fed breakfast, lunch and dinner (with Chick-fil-A goodness of course), we played games which won us even more free food, we met and hung out with lots of other Crazies from all over the country and though it was 109˚ out, we had a blast! Chick-fil-A even brought in a local radio station to play music for us while we waiting. All in all, we won 104 free meals and during the event were given six sandwiches, three milkshakes, two waffle fries and two ice cream sundaes. Sure, after it was over I felt like someone had beat me with a stick (sleeping on concrete and being in the sun all day is a bad combination), but the experience (and all that free food) was well worth it!
Best of all, it was a wonderful "first year of marriage" adventure to add to our resumé!
That is unbelievable, Jen! I am SO jealous! I am DYING to have me some Chick-Fil-A soon! So just by being one of the first 100 to camp out in line, you automatically got the coupons? Incredible!
ReplyDeleteClick on the link to "First 100" and it explains how to get picked :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have ALWAYS wanted to do this, but we could never make the openings in Dallas. AWESOME that you guys did it, SO Fun!! What a fun first year marriage memory and...free delicious food...who can beat that?!?!
ReplyDeleteSIGH...if only Chick fil a would come to the Pacific Northwest...Miss it almost the same as my family...kidding, kidding...sort of;);)
Free Chick-Fil-A for a year... totally worth camping out for! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that yall did this. So much fun. I have always wanted to do this. Yall are awesome.
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