Yeah, it is more like 4 hours. I've done it and I'd do it again - I've never once heard someone say they went to Franklin's and regretted it. If you know what you'r getting into, it's all good. I spent the time catching up with my sister, meeting Gore, shooting the breeze with the other folks in line. Some folks have a good time no matter where they are, but the line thing definitely isn't for everybody. As for pre-ordereing - I think they're around 5 weeks out, so you gotta call way ahead of time.
If the Franklin's deal isn't appealing, there are many other great spots around Austin and Central TX to check out and get mind blowing BBQ - John Mueller, La BBQ, Stiles Switch, the Lockhart places, Taylor TX, Elgin, etc. It's just mind blowing how much incredible food there is around there - and that's just BBQ - we ain't even talking Tex Mex yet! :shocked:
I'm not sure when, but I definitely want to go back out there and hit the places I've missed - and keep going back until I've been to all of 'em! :hungry: