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utee94

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  1. Bonus. Don't even need a designated driver!
  2. Over the years we've done several family birthdays at Siena.
  3. I always camp out there for the weekend so can't really help, but a friend usually drives in each day and parks in some private parking that's not too bad of a walk (within one mile of entrance at the main grandstands). I'm pretty sure some of us discussed it on the COTA Seems Like It Sucks thread, so you could look for some details there. I love the weekend. I've been every year. Sure there are lots of challenges and issues. You have to go into it knowing it's going to be a complete clusterf and approach it with a sense of humor. Comfortable shoes, light clothing, maybe some layers including a light jacket or windbreaker because it's going to be a little chilly in the mornings but it'll get hot throughout the day. Each person can take in one factory-sealed 20 oz. water, and/or you can take an empty Camelbak to refill at the various water stations around the venue. You should definitely do this. The first two days, I never bother sitting in my seats. I usually walk all around the track to see the cars from different angles and viewpoints. That's also a good time to scout out whatever shade there might be. There are usually some pretty large tents set up all around. They'll fill up on Saturday and Sunday, which are the busiest days. Friday is actually my favorite day out there, it's less crowded and less frantic. Don't buy merch at the racetrack. It's crazy expensive and you can often find it cheaper online. However, if you get caught up in the moment and feel you must buy merch at the racetrack, do it early on Friday. The lines at all the merchandise stands get much longer as the weekend rolls on. Plan to buy as little food as possible at the racetrack because it's also crazy expensive. Eat a big breakfast before you go. You can take a backpack, and we often sneak in food like sammiches. Just wrap it up inside a windbreaker or something, inside your backpack. They rarely check bags all that closely. I've been known to sneak an entire charcuterie board including cheese knives into the venue. Have a good attitude about it all, and have fun! It really is an extraordinary event. Good luck, we're all counting on you.
  4. Yeah these days you gotta try to go around maintown Fredericksburg on a weekend. But I do love the town and the area. My BIL bought property out there a few years back and they now have a super tricked out barndominium on it, and they've started building a house. They also have a couple of pads with RV hookups and so we go and stay with them a week or two each year. The property next to theirs is about to go up for sale and I'm seriously considering buying.
  5. Maybe, but on the other hand, it sure is convenient to have discussion of all of the many manners of Russian failures all on one handy thread!
  6. I haven't been but I have a friend with decent BBQ taste who said he liked it. I do like the idea of smoked lamb chops...
  7. Well the good news for us, is that we are in exactly that same position this week. Hopefully it'll generate some much-needed energy on the field and on the sideline.
  8. So which one is Joey Asswater-- Arch or Sark?
  9. Man I want to be angry like that. My brother and I were watching the game together at my house, and we both just started scrolling on our phones. I never scroll on my phone. I actually hate using my phone for anything other than phone calls, texting the kids, and maybe occasionally ordering Whataburger curbside. But I was just scrolling on my phone, looking up every now and then to see more of the same craptacular Longhorn dumbassery, and then getting some group chat texts from friends who were losing their minds. But I didn't. I wanted to be angry but I can't. It's just all so predictable and futile. I wish I still had that kind of passion for Longhorn football but I don't and I can't. I am numb. Football is becoming dead to me. I guess the good news is, it won't really bother me if the sooners whip us by 50. I'll probably just get on my phone and scroll. I like the lawnmowing videos, those are really satisfying.
  10. Stiles Switch is very good. Cedar Park location is better and more consistent than North Lamar. I'll be eating lunch there in approximately 30 minutes.
  11. Saturday rain chances looking even higher now...
  12. Whoa, negatory, negatory. What're you, crazy or something?
  13. It's in the thread title. Looks like it's in a strip center at Anderson Mill/620 in NW Austin.
  14. Come on, we all know that's actually the title of your autobiography.
  15. Thanks for the tip. I've had Hoody's and thought it was quite good-- now I know why.
  16. Yeah but they also lost to A&M which is far more embarrassing. That's got to be the one that gets their dander up.
  17. Sorry for partying.
  18. JFC now it's inevitable that Texas loses by 3 TDs.
  19. Like, sportsbars? The various Pluckers locations are all situated decently with TVs and such. Pretty uninspiring tap lists sadly.
  20. Yeah I walk that stretch all the time from my turn 15 seats to my friends' main grandstand seats and the Velocity Lounge. Having to walk the bridge to the infield and taking the tunnel takes a little longer.
  21. Huh? Overnight lows in the 60s for the entire 14-day outlook? That's definitely convertible morning jacket weather.
  22. I had to put on a jacket whilst driving the convertible top-down this morning. Might be time to fire up the 2025/2026 Winter Icepocalypse Deep Freeze Thread.
  23. How was it? Czech dark lagers are one of my favorite styles.
  24. utee94

    Pizza

    We had both a Pizza Inn and a Godfather's right there on Burnet Road, north of Anderson Lane. And of course Conan's was right there as well by 1979. Tuesday night was buffet night at Pizza Inn, and it must have been cheap, because my dad did NOT like spending money...
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