You are cordially (and irresponsibly) invited to

MIKE'S BIG BONER
BACHELOR BONANZA

April 10–12, 2026 Austin, TX
Section I

The Rundown

Everything you need to know. Read it, internalize it, tattoo it on your forearm. This is happening.

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THE DATES

April 10–12, 2026 (Fri–Sun)

Fly in Thursday night, April 9th. We'll have the Airbnb locked for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. That gives us at least two full days of controlled chaos. Return travel Sunday, April 12th.

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TRAVEL

Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)

Get yourself there by Thursday evening. Several of us still have family in ATX, so if you want to arrive earlier or stay later, we can likely sort crash pads. Just let Corey know.

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LODGING

TBD — That's Where You Come In

We're choosing between a downtown Austin Airbnb and a lake house outside the city. Scroll down, vote for your preferred path, and we'll lock it in.

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THE CREW

9 Men. One Mission.

Nine specimens of male friendship converging on the city that shaped us. Mike has no idea what's coming. (He probably does. He's not an idiot. But he'll still love it.)

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THE COST

Split Evenly (Minus the Groom)

Mike's money is no good this weekend. We'll split lodging 8 ways. Final numbers once we lock the Airbnb. Budget for your flights, food, drinks, and poor decisions separately.

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THE RULES

Non-Negotiable

Rule 1: Mike has a good time. Rule 2: Everyone gets home alive. Rule 3: What happens in Austin gets posted to the group chat immediately.

The boys back in the day The boys back in the day

The Evidence

Before you think this is some dignified affair, please revisit the historical record. The Facebook archives do not lie.

Mike's Facebook wall post, August 2007 Mike's Facebook wall post, October 2007
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The Man in Question

You're looking at the man who's about to commit to one person forever. Let that sink in. Slowly.

Section II

Choose Your Path

Two visions for the weekend. Pick the one that speaks to your soul. (Or pick "either" and let the opinionated ones decide.)

👋 How this works: Vote for your preferred path below, check off any activities that sound good, drop your name at the bottom, and hit Send It. Takes 30 seconds. Your vote goes straight to Corey so he can lock in the plan.
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ATX MELTDOWN

Downtown. Walking distance to everything. Maximum city energy.

We stay in an Airbnb in East Austin or downtown. Everything is within reach — bars, restaurants, live music, late-night tacos. The city is the playground. We can still escape for a nature day trip if the crew wants it, but the core weekend runs on asphalt and neon.

A TYPICAL DAY

Wake up late → brunch spot → Barton Springs or a brewery patio → back to the house to regroup → upscale dinner → live music on the east side → Rainey Street until someone calls it

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HILL COUNTRY HAVEN

Lake house. Wake up on the water. City is a short drive when needed.

We post up at a house on Lake Austin or near the San Marcos River. The water is the anchor — rent a boat, float the river, dock beers at sunset. We can still drive into town for a proper dinner or a night out, but the vibe skews more chill, more nature, more "we rented a lake house and lost track of time."

A TYPICAL DAY

Coffee on the dock → boat day or river float with a cooler → grill out at the house → drive into town for dinner and live music → back to the house for late-night bonfire

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EITHER WORKS

You're just happy to be here. Let the people with opinions decide.
I'M EASY

Activity Wishlist

Regardless of which path wins, check everything that sounds good to you. This helps Corey build the actual itinerary. No commitment — just vibes.

🥩 Upscale dinner out
🎸 Live music venue
🍺 Brewery / day drinking
🍻 Bar hop: Mike's Austin history
🚗 Old stomping grounds tour
🚤 Boat day on Lake Austin
🛟 San Marcos river float
🛶 Kayak on Town Lake
🥾 Greenbelt hike
🏊 Barton Springs Pool
🏅 Beer Olympics
🧠 Mike Jeopardy / Trivia
📸 Crew photo session

Where We Stay

Candidates for home base. These are on deck — final pick depends on path vote and availability. Corey's handling booking.

🏙️ DOWNTOWN / EAST AUSTIN OPTIONS

Modern Villa | Heated Pool + Movie

Near 6th St/DT · 4 bed · 6 beds · Sleeps 12 · 3.5 bath · Heated pool · Outdoor movie screen · ⭐ 5.0 (30 reviews) · Guest favorite
$3,008 total / 3 nights · ~$334/person

The showpiece. Heated pool, outdoor movie setup, and walkable to 6th Street. Premium price but the amenities match. Free cancellation before April 4.

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Texas-Themed Home

Austin · 5 bed · 11 beds · Sleeps 16+ · 3.5 bath · Superhost · ⭐ 4.86 (7 reviews)
$1,904 total / 3 nights · ~$212/person

Best bang for the buck by a mile. 5 bedrooms and sleeps 16 — nobody's sharing a bed. Superhost, and the cheapest option in the downtown group. Free cancellation.

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Central Austin Hotspot | Fine Dining & Fun

Central Austin · 4 bed · 8 beds · Sleeps 12 · 3 bath · Walk to restaurants & bars · ⭐ 5.0 (20 reviews) · Guest favorite
$2,877 total / 3 nights · ~$320/person

Best location for walkability to fine dining and nightlife. Perfect 5.0 rating across 20 reviews. Central Austin means less Uber time, more party time.

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🏡 LAKE / HILL COUNTRY OPTIONS

Austin Songbird – Pool, Gym & Walk to Lake

Tarrytown / Lake Austin · 4 bed · 6 beds · Sleeps 10 · 4 bath · Pool · Gym · Superhost · ⭐ 4.93 (42 reviews)
$2,333 total / 3 nights · ~$259/person

Best of both worlds — walking distance to Lake Austin but still 10 min from downtown. Pool, gym, 4 full baths. Superhost with 42 reviews. Solid mid-range pick.

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Lakefront Luxury with Boat Dock & Wet Sauna

Lago Vista / Lake Travis · 4 bed · 6 beds · Sleeps 12 · 4 bath · Boat dock · Wet sauna · Arcade · Ping pong · ⭐ 5.0 (7 reviews) · Guest favorite
$2,073 total / 3 nights · ~$230/person

The lake house dream. Private boat dock on Lake Travis, wet sauna, arcade machine, and ping pong. Cheapest per-person of any listing and it's literally on the water.

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💡 Pricing note: All prices shown include fees for April 9–12, 2026 (3 nights, 9 guests). Per-person costs assume all 9 guys split evenly. Most have free cancellation through early April. Click any listing to see full photos and details. Corey will confirm the final pick once the path vote is in.

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