BRBAPALOOZA: A Mere Week Away!

by Tim on Dec 15, 2011 11:16 AM CST in Events

It's December 15th. This time next week, you'll be anxiously watching the clock as the minutes tick by, inching you ever closer to the glorious festival that will be watching your Houston Texans play AFC South nemesis Indianapolis on Thursday Night Football.

Maybe you have NFL Network at your house. Maybe you don't. Regardless, you surely have a great place to watch the Texans play the Colts next week, surrounded by fellow Texans fans and some of the shining lights of the Battle Red Blog community. Details after the jump, as well as a request that you formally RSVP in the Comments.

The specifics:

WHAT: BRBAPALOOZA (Texans v. Colts)
WHEN: Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 7 p.m. (though I'd suggest getting there earlier to snag a good seat; the bar will get crowded on a Thursday night, especially with the Texans playing.)
WHERE: 360 Sports Lounge.
SPECIALS: $2.00 domestic drafts (yes, Shiner will be considered a domestic for those participating in BRBAPALOOZA), $3.00 wells, and happy hour prices for all appetizers on the menu (except for one appetizer, which will be served free of charge).
WHO: Texans fans. All of 'em.

We're also going to be passing a hat, or a jar, or a shoe, or whatever it is the kids do nowadays, for donations to benefit Fisher House. Donations are by no means required; if you don't want to give or can't give at the moment, don't sweat it. If you would like to make a donation, any amount will be much appreciated, and 100% of the donations will be going to the Fisher House.

Many of you have commented or e-mailed that you'll be in attendance. For the sake of me not having to hunt down that information in other threads or my inbox, I would respectfully ask that you let us know (1) if you'll be coming and (2) how many guests you'll have with you in the Comments below. That's probably the easiest way for me to let our friends at 360 know what kind of crowd we're looking at. If the comments and e-mails I've seen are any indication, we should have a rather boisterous and deep crowd.

Hope to see a ton of you good people there. Should be a blast.

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What is this BRBapalooza you speak of?

A palooza has been described as an all-out party of thousands celebrating like there’s no tomorrow. I cannot grasp that. For the Texans, there is definitely a tomorrow…..

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 11:20 AM CST reply actions

Luckily

the description of “palooza” that you’ve provided uses a metaphor to describe the type of celebrating that is expected to occur.

It does not state that we’ll be celebrating because there’s no tomorrow. It merely draws a comparison to a type of celebrating, so that readers of the definition will have a better understanding of the word being described.

Additionally, please cite the source of this definition. I have reservations about its quality.

Thank you.

by Tailgate Andy on Dec 15, 2011 11:27 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

It's from the Colts' playbook

Sorry, you are right…. again.

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Damn...

This sux being stuck in Louisiana. I want to be at BRBapalooza.

Texans homer living among obnoxious Ain't fans.
Any twelve people who can't get themselves out of jury duty are not my peers.

by Alphabull on Dec 15, 2011 11:27 AM CST reply actions

I'm driving from Baton Rouge

No excuses. We need to represent Da Boot!

by LouisianaTexan on Dec 15, 2011 5:14 PM CST up reply actions

I'll be there drinking shiners

and reminding tim of 55-17

and joe can be there via speaker phone

@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd

by AllenOU on Dec 15, 2011 11:29 AM CST reply actions

I was going to be there

But it has come to my knowledge that I have class that night. Yes it does suck.

This is where the cool is.

by Antho10000 on Dec 15, 2011 11:46 AM CST reply actions

SKIP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it will be fine, I already asked your teacher

@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd

by AllenOU on Dec 15, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions

Definitely will be there

may bring a guest, but probably won’t. And no work the next day, woooooooh

by cubic on Dec 15, 2011 11:50 AM CST reply actions

Anyone who wants to do the Melbourne Florida BRBpalooza

give me a buzz

by Vega on Dec 15, 2011 12:12 PM CST reply actions

I'll be there first week in January

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 12:15 PM CST up reply actions

Serious?

by Vega on Dec 15, 2011 12:16 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions

Well if you're interested in getting together for a beer

let me know.

by Vega on Dec 15, 2011 12:21 PM CST up reply actions

Okay, I will figure out the plans

The Titans game is Sunday 1/1, I see. Not sure what Mom and Dad are doing. My brother and his family are in town, too. My football watching might be limited. We’ll see. I’ll let you know.

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 12:32 PM CST up reply actions

I'll be on a ski trip and won't get back in town until the 3rd

by Vega on Dec 15, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

I'll be picking oranges

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 1:13 PM CST up reply actions

JMFC +1

by JMFC on Dec 15, 2011 12:29 PM CST reply actions

jkcheng122 will be there

2 friends said they will come along as well, and 2 other maybes.

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions

RSVP

I will be there with my girlfriend and parents.

"A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or for a petty distinction. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify him." --Napoleon Bonaparte I, Emperor of the French

by lordybarbo on Dec 15, 2011 12:38 PM CST reply actions 5 recs

Newb rec

Welcome, lordybarbo!

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2011 2:45 PM CST up reply actions

Newb rec

"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli

"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson

"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock

Never try to baptize a cat.

by texanslady on Dec 15, 2011 4:19 PM CST up reply actions

Newb wreck.

Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid

by txknight on Dec 15, 2011 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks!

Thanks guys!

I will see you all there and look forward to meeting yall!

"A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or for a petty distinction. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify him." --Napoleon Bonaparte I, Emperor of the French

by lordybarbo on Dec 16, 2011 9:08 AM CST up reply actions

Question:

How will seating be arranged? I’m a little worried getting off work at 6:00 I won’t get there til past 6:30. Will I still be able to get seating by then?

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 12:39 PM CST reply actions

oh, and what's the parking situation like around the area?

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 12:39 PM CST up reply actions

Free Parking

In a garage behind the bar.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 15, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions

Just re-read the "When" part.

Count me out, can’t there early to get decent seats and parking.

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 12:52 PM CST up reply actions

Re: When

If you get there around 6:30, you may still be okay. Kickoff is not until 7:20 p.m.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 15, 2011 1:19 PM CST up reply actions

hmmm decisions decisions

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 2:27 PM CST up reply actions

Me +2

My brother, my wife, and I will be attending

by Coog on Dec 15, 2011 12:47 PM CST reply actions

Put us down for 8

by JMay on Dec 15, 2011 1:07 PM CST reply actions

I don't know how many I'm bringing until a few day beforehand

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Dec 15, 2011 1:09 PM CST reply actions

If I had to guess, could be anywhere between 5 to 8 people

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Dec 15, 2011 1:21 PM CST up reply actions

Plus 1

In there like swimwear, plus 1

by B-CIZZLE on Dec 15, 2011 1:59 PM CST reply actions 3 recs

Another newb rec

Welcome, B!

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2011 2:46 PM CST up reply actions

There +1

Don’t know whether it will be gf, brother, or dad

by Texans 'Til I Die on Dec 15, 2011 2:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions

There + 4

I think.

by Fastalkerus_Prime on Dec 15, 2011 2:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Sadly...

Well, I started putting the mechanisms in place for me to make it, but my family decided the 22nd would be a great day to celebrate Christmas. So, I won’t make it. At least one of you has to show up sans pants to make up for my loss. papabear, I’m looking at you.

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2011 2:47 PM CST reply actions

i am dissapoint

- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.

"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers

by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 15, 2011 2:58 PM CST up reply actions

typical fucking longhorn

all talk, no walk ( or QB )

@THEREALALLENOU on twitter - "The man, the verb, the legend" OU'd

by AllenOU on Dec 15, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions

(or QB)

lol, nice low blow there.

by jkcheng122 on Dec 15, 2011 3:18 PM CST up reply actions

all moo, no horn

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 3:23 PM CST up reply actions

What do you mean all talk?

That makes no sense at all!

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions

Typical Sooner

All regular season, no bowl win

by LouisianaTexan on Dec 15, 2011 6:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

I full expect you

to root for Michigan in the Sugar Bowl. Just FYI.

I have not yet begun to defile myself.

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by MDC on Dec 17, 2011 6:12 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

Sorry.

A Texans fan. Really. No, I'm not kidding.
http://www.battleredblog.com
"Blind fandom is all I got left." - LoneSpot

by bigfatdrunk on Dec 15, 2011 4:34 PM CST up reply actions

Sux

Just keep Feb 5 open. :)

by LedTexan on Dec 15, 2011 7:01 PM CST up reply actions

Me +1 or 2

Is there any dress code?

by splanket on Dec 15, 2011 3:41 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Pants are encouraged

But not required.

by Silentjay on Dec 15, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

Kilts are discouraged, but allowable

Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
"Fuck em all. Go Texans."

by The Night Owl on Dec 15, 2011 5:00 PM CST up reply actions

well....

I have not shown my face at 360 since my Madden skillz suddenly abandoned me, but I should be there for this event if I am not working too late.

by grungedave on Dec 15, 2011 4:05 PM CST reply actions

What Madden skillz?

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions

Sadly, I will be unable to attend.

"My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me." -- Benjamin Disraeli

"If you really want something in life you have to work for it. Now quiet, they're about to announce the lottery numbers." -- Homer Simpson

"There is no rehab for stupid." -- Chris Rock

Never try to baptize a cat.

by texanslady on Dec 15, 2011 4:21 PM CST reply actions

TL, can I get a raincheck?

"All our lives we're taught to get in line. The ones who conform never discover." - Undrafted Free Agent and NFL Rushing Leader Arian Foster

by Rip Jersey on Dec 15, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions

My wife and I will be making the road trip from Baton Rouge

Looking forward to finally putting some faces with the names around here!

by LouisianaTexan on Dec 15, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Obviously not living in the area, I've never been to 360

Is it cool to bring my 1 year old or is it just a bar where everyone has to be 18+ to get in?

by LouisianaTexan on Dec 15, 2011 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

I've never been, but I don't believe there's a minimum age

I know one poster mentioned on the last topic that he was 17 and would be there, and there was no protest.

by T-Moar on Dec 15, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks

I hope not. My attendance is 100% contingent on the place being kid friendly (although the crowd may not be)

by LouisianaTexan on Dec 15, 2011 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

some people here act like they are 1 so i dont see a problem

- Feeling the five stages of grief since 2002.

"It's either gonna make you a man or a coward. One of the two. I'm a be a man. I ain't never seen a coward, heard a coward, coward not in ma vocabulary." - Lawrence Vickers

by NoSafetiesNeeded on Dec 15, 2011 6:35 PM CST up reply actions

I'd Call The Bar To Ask

Having been there at night for games, though, I would leave my kid at home.

Looking forward to a day when being a Texans fan doesn't mean that April is the highlight of my season...

by Tim on Dec 15, 2011 9:48 PM CST up reply actions

Looking like I'll make it - possibly with wife (who is a very willing and big Texans fan)

Chris - www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 15, 2011 6:53 PM CST reply actions

Still looking like I'll make it +1.

Plans are very fluid at the moment, but I will be there. Vacation is already in the books for work.

Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid

by txknight on Dec 15, 2011 9:55 PM CST reply actions

i'm in

I’m in!

by dv1033 on Dec 15, 2011 10:37 PM CST reply actions

Weebie Phor

Our head count stands at 4. You guys get to meet my gingerheaded left handed self, my courageous and talented wife, and a couple of other Texans’ fans that we are sticking in the side car.

Question: Are we allowed to bring any products of a food nature? I know that 360 will be having Apps, etc., but I have a specific reason for asking.

Tim? Dost thou know?

Follow the invalid toad.

by Gerbillogic on Dec 16, 2011 8:32 PM CST reply actions