Mr. White
Retired OLine Coach
Thanks for the perspective. You talked me into it.
Gotta be better than looking at Mel Kiper's forehead all day long at home.
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Draft Party & Tailgate - April 26th
- Thread starter TxDavid
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Thanks for the perspective. You talked me into it.
Gotta be better than looking at Mel Kiper's forehead all day long at home.
Overalls
All Pro
Texans_Chick
Utopian Dreamer
The best part about it is being around people who love your team as much as you do.
There are Texans fans........
and then there are TEXANS FANS WOOOOOOOOO CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
michaelm
vox nihili
The best part about it is being around people who love your team as much as you do.
There are Texans fans........
and then there are TEXANS FANS WOOOOOOOOO CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!
What she said..!!!!!
I'll be there for the tailgating and the draft.
GlassHalfFull
Hall of Fame
I started to put this in the other thread, but felt like it belonged here.
What are people planning on doing timewise??
Gates open at 11:00 am for tailgating
Draft starts at 2:00
We pick around 5:00
It is probably going to be 85 and humid. Just thought I should throw that into the mix.
Do we tailgate from 11-2, then go in the stadium from 2-5??
Or tailgate from 1-3:30 or so and go in the stadium as it nears our pick??
Hmmm, cheap beer and food + heat vs. airconditioning + expensive food and drinks.
Just throwing it out there for discussion.
What are people planning on doing timewise??
Gates open at 11:00 am for tailgating
Draft starts at 2:00
We pick around 5:00
It is probably going to be 85 and humid. Just thought I should throw that into the mix.
Do we tailgate from 11-2, then go in the stadium from 2-5??
Or tailgate from 1-3:30 or so and go in the stadium as it nears our pick??
Hmmm, cheap beer and food + heat vs. airconditioning + expensive food and drinks.
Just throwing it out there for discussion.
Mr. White
Retired OLine Coach
Glad you brought this up.
How much should we expect to pay for food and drinks (specifically beer) inside?
That's gonna make a big difference with our plans. Mrs. White has me on a budget right now.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
Same as game day. $7.50 a beer.
TxDavid
Veteran
You seem to be a half-hour behind today
Tailgating starts at 10:30 - not 11. Stadium opens at 1:30.
To answer your question, I will probably stay out in the lot for a bit before going in. However, those of you that wish to take a tour should go in as soon as the gates open & sign up. They fill up quick. If you have never done it - I recommend you do. It's worth it - and it's free.
The new cheerleader introductions & Toro will probably take place between 2-2:30 for those of you interested in that.
Not sure what else will take place, as there is 3 hours of time before we pick. They may have something, they may not.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
Will official tailgating be bad or good...?!?!
I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine's tailgate (one that is frequently up for TOTY). In the past, draft day has only been our small groups and I like that. But if everyone is rolling their mega huge/sponsored tailgates in, are we going to be fighting for space?
I just got an e-mail from a friend of mine's tailgate (one that is frequently up for TOTY). In the past, draft day has only been our small groups and I like that. But if everyone is rolling their mega huge/sponsored tailgates in, are we going to be fighting for space?
TxDavid
Veteran
I don't think we'll be fighting for space. I mean it's not like we are in our respective lots. Plus - the crowd will be smaller - not like gameday. Any spaces - no matter where - will be fine. It's not like we have to be in a certain spot.
I see that, I am outta there quickly...Not that I mind them having that, but those mega sponsored tailgates isn't a true Texan tailgate, as I think you should know and have face to face with your guests, those might as well be cookoff teams from the Rodeo...
Again, that's fine for them, but I am with you, smaller is better !!
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
GlassHalfFull
Hall of Fame
We'll find out Saturday - maybe it's just that one tailgate and it'll all be fine
What time are you getting there?
Texan_Lee
Lost for now...
Haven't missed Draft Day yet, and I'm not starting this year.
I will be there!
If things work out right, I will get there for tailgating, go in for maybe the first few picks, then head back to the parking lot...
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
10:15, but we'll see how this year goes having the Mrs, back in tow! I used to leave for Reliant before she did on Sundays!
GlassHalfFull
Hall of Fame
Which brings up a whole nother point. Are they charging for parking? Because if not, I could see my family having 2-3 cars there. It seems like there was no charge for parking last year, but my memory is really bad. I could also see them charging for the tailgating lot.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
Parking is free.
GlassHalfFull
Hall of Fame
Good, everyone has different things going on that day. Others in the family may need to leave early, and I don't want to do that.
Hardcore Texan
Magnet Man
Well it's official, I will not be there. I knew it was going to be tough with my nephews and niece at my parent's house in Chambers County anyway. But now we have to cancel the whole trip because my 3 yr. old has a stomach bug and a fever 
she can't keep anything down since 4 AM this morning.
Y'all have fun, I will be there in spirit. And any quick little prayers on the behalf of my precious little Kristen are deeply appreciated.
she can't keep anything down since 4 AM this morning. Y'all have fun, I will be there in spirit. And any quick little prayers on the behalf of my precious little Kristen are deeply appreciated.
Andrew6
All Pro
good question where is everyone meeting and I don't have y'alls numbers
SheTexan
Hall of Fame
Doubtful I'll make the tailgate!
Every event my grandkids participate in tomorrow comflict with each other. Both the girls compete between 10 and 2 and the little one's game won't be over until three. I am going to pick him up since his parents can't, one's at work the other with the girls, pick up Shadow and head to Reliant. HOPEFULLY, we'll make it there for the Texans pick.
You all have fun at the tailgate. I have missed you all so much this off season and would LOVE to see ya all again, BUT, it'll just have to wait for another time. I'll be thinking about ya though!!
GOOOOOO TEXANS!!! Make us proud!!
Every event my grandkids participate in tomorrow comflict with each other. Both the girls compete between 10 and 2 and the little one's game won't be over until three. I am going to pick him up since his parents can't, one's at work the other with the girls, pick up Shadow and head to Reliant. HOPEFULLY, we'll make it there for the Texans pick. You all have fun at the tailgate. I have missed you all so much this off season and would LOVE to see ya all again, BUT, it'll just have to wait for another time. I'll be thinking about ya though!!
GOOOOOO TEXANS!!! Make us proud!!
