December 13, 20241 yr I saw the tent there last night on way into Moody. Not sure if they would take it down, even if the party that normally resides there surrenders the space. Suppose they could always sell it to someone else, but my guess is that tailgating will be somewhat curtailed due to holidays (cfp game or not). regardless, thank you for the efforts and enjoy the game with your kiddo. 🤘
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, immamac said: so 9 people + me stepped up to commit 2k per share for this. We had a 20k budget and breakeven was 200 people at 100 each. Something we've done a bunch of times before and isn't really that crazy especially for a premium post season matchup between 2 teams that have never played and it's a crazy game. I don't feel comfortable with 7 tickets sold spending for a party to feed 200, as you have to make the buys and commit a week in advance then spend a week hoping or taking "whatever" people wanna pay to make up whatever cost we can. "but just drop the price, $100 is steep around Christmas" First off, it's a fucking CFP game tailgate with PRIME RIB AND UNLIMITED OPEN BAR, it's good value and we aren't making money on it. Second off, if we dropped the price to 50 or even 60 we would need to sell 400 tickets or scale the tailgate way down and at the point of scaling the tailgate down you still keep the same $35ish per head in just the spot/tent/coolers/whatever. That leaves 15 bucks per person for food and booze. That's fucking impossible. and it would still require a ton of work and stress on my part to make it happen. You did your best so don't fret over it. I too am surprised by the low response, but around the holidays it's a crapshoot with family plans etc. Maybe a Surly 1%er or 2 will step up at the last minute with a couple large checks...other than that forget it and enjoy the holidays. Edited December 13, 20241 yr by SHOOTER12
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, RDCanecutter said: What am I supposed to do with this yacht I bought? Just don't scratch your anchor!
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, texasdago said: As someone who books bands of our neighborhood for holidays, I get this completely. Promoter of neighborhood?
December 13, 20241 yr That sucks but understandable. I was probably going to signup next week but had to make sure it would work with holiday plans. Anyone not going to the game getting together for a watch party somewhere? Edited December 13, 20241 yr by Hook1997
December 13, 20241 yr 18 minutes ago, DixonHur said: This war on Christmas will not stand, man yeah, well, Happy Honda Days, buddy.
December 13, 20241 yr 59 minutes ago, Fudge Nuggets said: Promoter of neighborhood? Something like that
December 13, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, SHOOTER12 said: Just don't scratch your anchor! This, and remember it must be returned in original packaging.
December 13, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, immamac said: so 9 people + me stepped up to commit 2k per share for this. We had a 20k budget and breakeven was 200 people at 100 each. Something we've done a bunch of times before and isn't really that crazy especially for a premium post season matchup between 2 teams that have never played and it's a crazy game. I don't feel comfortable with 7 tickets sold spending for a party to feed 200, as you have to make the buys and commit a week in advance then spend a week hoping or taking "whatever" people wanna pay to make up whatever cost we can. "but just drop the price, $100 is steep around Christmas" First off, it's a fucking CFP game tailgate with PRIME RIB AND UNLIMITED OPEN BAR, it's good value and we aren't making money on it. Second off, if we dropped the price to 50 or even 60 we would need to sell 400 tickets or scale the tailgate way down and at the point of scaling the tailgate down you still keep the same $35ish per head in just the spot/tent/coolers/whatever. That leaves 15 bucks per person for food and booze. That's fucking impossible. and it would still require a ton of work and stress on my part to make it happen. But - and I am only saying this because I care - there are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market today that are just as tasty as the real thing.
December 13, 20241 yr Author 1 minute ago, Nivek said: But - and I am only saying this because I care - there are a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market today that are just as tasty as the real thing. What?
December 13, 20241 yr This is bullshit. Have I ever been to a Surly tailgate? No. Do I demand that they be put on each week? Absolutely. I want my money back.
December 13, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, DaysOff said: Goddamnit I forgot to buy my wife her Lexus. Guys at the giant car sized bow factory every December:
December 13, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Park Gothic said: I’m kinda shocked that turnout is so low, but I’m not going either so 🤷♂️ Four days before Christmas is a tough sell.
December 13, 20241 yr 58 minutes ago, immamac said: What? Quote from Real Genius. You seemed a little stressed out. Hope you are well.
December 13, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, immamac said: yep, tailgate canceled. I'm not gonna stress for the next week about this. 4 hours ago, immamac said: so 9 people + me stepped up to commit 2k per share for this. We had a 20k budget and breakeven was 200 people at 100 each. Something we've done a bunch of times before and isn't really that crazy especially for a premium post season matchup between 2 teams that have never played and it's a crazy game. I don't feel comfortable with 7 tickets sold spending for a party to feed 200, as you have to make the buys and commit a week in advance then spend a week hoping or taking "whatever" people wanna pay to make up whatever cost we can. "but just drop the price, $100 is steep around Christmas" First off, it's a fucking CFP game tailgate with PRIME RIB AND UNLIMITED OPEN BAR, it's good value and we aren't making money on it. Second off, if we dropped the price to 50 or even 60 we would need to sell 400 tickets or scale the tailgate way down and at the point of scaling the tailgate down you still keep the same $35ish per head in just the spot/tent/coolers/whatever. That leaves 15 bucks per person for food and booze. That's fucking impossible. and it would still require a ton of work and stress on my part to make it happen. completely understandable. thanks for the effort regardless.
December 13, 20241 yr Thanks for all season and this is totally understandable. We were still trying to get sitter logistics and plans set before buying. You’ve worked your ass off all season at these and you don’t deserve the added stress.
December 13, 20241 yr Fuck having the stress. Hope everyone just relax and party in your own way and enjoy watching the Horns beat Clemson.
December 13, 20241 yr Personally just been through a divorce so $ is extremely tight but freed up enough for this event. Disappointed but I hear you immamac. In your honor I'm going to squat on the curb in the general vicinity of the former party site with a bottle of Boone's Farm. Y'all are all welcome to join me
December 14, 20241 yr Author 35 minutes ago, mr. sunshine said: Personally just been through a divorce so $ is extremely tight but freed up enough for this event. Disappointed but I hear you immamac. In your honor I'm going to squat on the curb in the general vicinity of the former party site with a bottle of Boone's Farm. Y'all are all welcome to join me They can't stop us from doing this. Lol
December 14, 20241 yr On 12/12/2024 at 11:05 AM, Fico said: Idiot - why don't you read? The self-loathing is real.
December 14, 20241 yr 51 minutes ago, immamac said: They can't stop us from doing this. Lol Mad Dog and Boones party confirmed Wendy’s in jester after
December 14, 20241 yr I think you probably would have gotten more RSVPs if you had Helobius giving out complimentary handies at the tailgate.
December 14, 20241 yr 1 minute ago, Richter said: I think you probably would have gotten more RSVPs if you had Helobius giving out complimentary handies at the tailgate. Or not.
December 14, 20241 yr 27 minutes ago, Zeus said: Mad Dog and Boones party confirmed Wendy’s in jester after and Night Train for desert
December 14, 20241 yr 6 minutes ago, Richter said: I think you probably would have gotten more RSVPs if you had Helobius giving out complimentary handies at the tailgate.
December 14, 20241 yr I think this being 4 days before Xmas is pretty dumb... They should have just made it an 8 team playoff with no conference ties and told people to fuck off. Not only would Oregon have been rewarded with playing Indiana in the opening round it would have cut out this awkwardly timed first round. I'm happy to do a prime rib cook whenever in normal times was just worried about the logistics this round since I don't live in Austin anymore.
December 14, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, immamac said: so 9 people + me stepped up to commit 2k per share for this. We had a 20k budget and breakeven was 200 people at 100 each. Something we've done a bunch of times before and isn't really that crazy especially for a premium post season matchup between 2 teams that have never played and it's a crazy game. I don't feel comfortable with 7 tickets sold spending for a party to feed 200, as you have to make the buys and commit a week in advance then spend a week hoping or taking "whatever" people wanna pay to make up whatever cost we can. "but just drop the price, $100 is steep around Christmas" First off, it's a fucking CFP game tailgate with PRIME RIB AND UNLIMITED OPEN BAR, it's good value and we aren't making money on it. Second off, if we dropped the price to 50 or even 60 we would need to sell 400 tickets or scale the tailgate way down and at the point of scaling the tailgate down you still keep the same $35ish per head in just the spot/tent/coolers/whatever. That leaves 15 bucks per person for food and booze. That's fucking impossible. and it would still require a ton of work and stress on my part to make it happen. $100 for open bar? Holy fuck that 2 fucking drinks in LA. That’s a steal
December 14, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, Sgt Hulk said: $100 for open bar? Holy fuck that 2 fucking drinks in LA. That’s a steal I don't think price is was the issue. I honestly think a lot of people are barely gonna get away with going to the game. Family commitments are real around this time of year and I feel like many people will be driving/flying in the day of because last minute hotels in austin around the holidays are also fucking impossible. Everything was working against this game instead of it being really hyped up and well organized everything even from the AD side of things is a complete clusterfuck of epic proportions.
December 14, 20241 yr 52 minutes ago, immamac said: I don't think price is was the issue. I honestly think a lot of people are barely gonna get away with going to the game. Family commitments are real around this time of year and I feel like many people will be driving/flying in the day of because last minute hotels in austin around the holidays are also fucking impossible. Everything was working against this game instead of it being really hyped up and well organized everything even from the AD side of things is a complete clusterfuck of epic proportions. Definitely don’t sweat it. I can’t imagine anyone is disappointed in you. I genuinely get the impression that many people are not sure to do with this game. Even people in my group are having a hard time deciding if they should go to the game or sell their tickets. I think that’s why people didn’t want to commit to the tailgate. It’s not just that it’s close to Christmas, it’s that it’s new and people haven’t set their minds on embracing it or taking advantage of it.
December 14, 20241 yr 13 minutes ago, Tex Pete said: Definitely don’t sweat it. I can’t imagine anyone is disappointed in you. I genuinely get the impression that many people are not sure to do with this game. Even people in my group are having a hard time deciding if they should go to the game or sell their tickets. I think that’s why people didn’t want to commit to the tailgate. It’s not just that it’s close to Christmas, it’s that it’s new and people haven’t set their minds on embracing it or taking advantage of it. The post I deleted referenced getting a 40 yard line seat for $400. People are dumping tickets.
December 14, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Zeus said: Mad Dog and Boones party confirmed Wendy’s in jester after There's a Wendy's in Jester now? Fuck.
December 14, 20241 yr 3 minutes ago, MissingInAction said: The post I deleted referenced getting a 40 yard line seat for $400. People are dumping tickets. I assume a lot of people already had trip plans and flights purchased to be other places for Christmas. I’ll be home and able to go to the game, but if I were going to be somewhere else already, I might not change plans to go to the game.
December 14, 20241 yr 4 minutes ago, TrashMaster G said: There's a Wendy's in Jester now? Fuck. Only for like the past 30 years.
December 14, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, Mez2 said: Damn, that's, disappointing... 2 hours ago, Tex Pete said: Definitely don’t sweat it. I can’t imagine anyone is disappointed in you.
December 14, 20241 yr 30 minutes ago, dcbc said: In meant in the sense that they think imma is a shitty person for pulling the plug. It’s bullshit if he has to feel the burden of fronting a bunch of money for something that may not even pay for itself just because he wants us to have a good time before the game. I appreciate that @immamac, but we will survive. You don’t need to stress over it. You bust your ass for our school that you didn’t even attend. I think that awesome.
December 14, 20241 yr My daughter's birthday is a couple of days before Christmas, so we typically plan her party a week or two before, knowing that people are busy with holiday and family stuff. Usually we can still draw a crowd, but this year we will barely even make the venue minimum of ten guests. With Thanksgiving being late and the short time before the 25th, it's tough. People are with their families.
December 14, 20241 yr 11 hours ago, immamac said: What? Edit: ahhhh... @BachelorTrek beat me to it AND got the whole scene. Edited December 14, 20241 yr by Rimbo
December 14, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, TrashMaster G said: There's a Wendy's in Jester now? Fuck. 4 hours ago, Roofle said: Only for like the past 30 years. how many Asian dudes have stabbed a white guy with a spork for hitting on an Asian chick in that one, though?
December 14, 20241 yr 12 hours ago, mr. sunshine said: Personally just been through a divorce so $ is extremely tight but freed up enough for this event. Disappointed but I hear you immamac. In your honor I'm going to squat on the curb in the general vicinity of the former party site with a bottle of Boone's Farm. Y'all are all welcome to join me Username does not check out
December 14, 20241 yr Wish I lived closer so I could attend, but I have a hard time making Lee Harvey's.
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