C420,
If you end up going up to Austin, get with me a few days prior and I'll get you set up with a tailgate or two. I can't promise that they will be the hot spots with all of the primo skirt, but they will have all the free beer and bbq that you can stuff in your face. Their tailgate is sponsored by Budweiser and Earl Campbell Meat Company, so if you leave hungry or thirsty, it's your fault. Statesman, that offer is good for you too. The folks that I tailgate with love military folks, and we have been good friends for a decade. The will love to have you there.
Boyd,
Look for an e-mail early next week. Fabby and I have an "Executive Level" room at the Hilton so we are high rollin. Drinks at the Stephen F. Austin bar on Friday if you can make it. The night will evolve from there. My liver is on notice that Friday the 4th is going to hurt.
rare,
If you ask me if I have a weapon or permit, I will head-butt you into next week. I might do it anyway just for old time's sake. The tail gate that I am at has multiple HDTV's, so if you want to come for the party and watch the game at the tailgate (lots of people do this), I am sure that will be cool...and cheaper.