The relevant details, this time before the ol' jumparoo:

WHAT: BRBAPALOOZA (Texans v. Colts).
WHEN: Thursday, December 22, 2011 (kickoff is at 7:20 p.m. CST, but get there earlier if you want to optimize your shot at a good seat).
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.
BRB T-SHIRTS: If I can remember to bring 'em, they'll be available to purchase for $20.00.
PLUS: Should the mood strike you, we'll be taking donations to benefit Fisher House. Donations are in no way required, so don't let that keep you from attending.

A word about suggested arrival time and seating after the jump.

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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.

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It's time for your weekly reminder about the upcoming BRB Watch Party for the Thursday night clash between your Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts (now with more Dan Orlovsky!). Our friends at 360 have upped the awesomeness, but you have to hit the jump to find out what I'm talking about.

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We haven't talked about it for a few weeks, so I wanted to remind everyone that our regular-season watch party is indeed still on. It'll be three weeks from tonight, on December 22nd, for the AFC South clash between your Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. Other details are after the jump.

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Pardon me as I now interrupt the generally carefree state that is BRB. There will be more Texans "analysis" throughout this beautiful Friday, but I have to take a moment to recognize those who do something infinitely more important than what we do here.

Today is Veterans Day. Back in 1919, Woodrow Wilson proclaimed that November 11th of every year would be a day to honor those who have served by saying, in part:

"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

Perfect. To all of you who are serving or have served our country, please understand how much we appreciate what you have done and what you continue to do.  Your sacrifices allow us to enjoy a life that is unmatched anywhere else in the world.  Thank you.

The people have spoken, and the people have narrowly indicated they want the next BRB Watch Party to be Texans-Colts on the evening of December 22, 2011 for Thursday Night Football. Mark your calendars accordingly.

That brings up the next question--where to have it.

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At least once during the regular season, we like to organize a formal BRB Watch Party. We haven't had one yet, so let's start working on getting one scheduled.

First question: Which game would you prefer to watch with your fellow BRBers at a sports bar? We'll limit the options to Texans games on the road in an effort to maximize attendance. The poll is after the jump.

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Here's a new thread for y'all to muss up.