TEXAS...a whole nother country

MaripositaII · 08-24-2006

We got back late last night from a few days in Texas, and as always, we had the best darn steaks and great shopping

AUSTIN is awesome...me thinks, and Ft. Worth has it's charm. Saw some cute cowboys in that area :p

Doggiemom · 08-24-2006

Been living in Texas for 16 years now.....wasn't my first choice but it knda grows on ya

bigdave · 08-24-2006

i was lucky enough to get to grow up in dallas and spent five years in austin.
it was great.

MaripositaII · 08-24-2006

It's different, and I love the 'bigness' of that state, and the 'everything is bigger and better in Texas attitude

. Except that it was too hot, but shopping in Dallas is our favourite thing to do. Ft. Worth's museums I always enjoy and of course the Japanese garden. Downtown Austin is fun, and Central Market there is way, way better than the one in Dallas. Something about that hippy-type city that is lovable

bigdave · 08-24-2006

i have been all over texas. from big bend and terlingua to brownsville/mcallen. from the red river to the sabine and over to the rio grande. lots of sights, sounds, and smells to be had in this big state.
tons of different cultures. now i am down on the gulf coast.

pamplemoose77 · 08-25-2006

i love how friendly most people are here! i couldn't believe when we got married in vermont how tight lipped most people were! we breathed a big sigh of relief when we got back home, lol!

there's definitely tons and TONS of shopping in dallas, but i like austin better also... lots of great cities all over the state, and not enough cheap gas to see them all with!

Flash · 08-25-2006

God bless Texas!

I saw a sign recently. It said:

"I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!"

Kinda sums it it up.

Kellyk · 08-25-2006

Mariposta...I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Texas!

I've lived here all my life and I still haven't seen all the wonderful things it has to offer. I was born about 10 miles from where I live now. Ft Worth is a great place, with the Stock Yards and Bass Hall, and Austin....you can't help but love Austin, it's got a vibe all it's own. My mom lives in the hill country and if you like small town, antique/junk shopping, quaint B$B's, and home cookin' you should plan a trip down there. Don't forget to stop by Luckenbach for an outdoor jam session and a 'One hole Golf Tournement"

Thanks for letting us brag...like we need any encouragement

PlayadelSoul · 08-25-2006

Not much better in the music world than South by Southwest. Maybe one day; I can actually go instead or reliving it by bootlegs and downloads.

monte · 08-25-2006

Another great thing about the Republic of Texas is that its nestled between two great countries..........USA and Mexico

PlayadelSoul is absolutely right about south by southwest, in my opinion the best music venue, also the film industry. I've lived in Texas for 17years, my family who live in Az. are just now accepting this is my home.

Lil G · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by PlayadelSoul

Not much better in the music world than South by Southwest. Maybe one day; I can actually go instead or reliving it by bootlegs and downloads.

Well, you have plenty of connections now. Make it so, just buy your wristband early, because they always sell out!

KelliG · 08-25-2006

Been here since 96 .....came for Grad School...met StewG in 98, and stayed!
I grew up in South Florida....went back a few weeks ago and it just didn't "fit"!
I am sooooooooooooo a "Texas Girl"...except for the whole "Bible belt" thing!

StewartG · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by pamplemoose77

i love how friendly most people are here! i couldn't believe when we got married in vermont how tight lipped most people were! we breathed a big sigh of relief when we got back home, lol!

there's definitely tons and TONS of shopping in dallas, but i like austin better also... lots of great cities all over the state, and not enough cheap gas to see them all with!

I know what you mean...

I have this habit, when I'm waiting on line anywhere, I will almost *always* talk to the person I'm on line with.

In Texas, they talk right back, just as friendly as pecan pie...

When I'm up north or in England, they look at me like I'm going to steal their wallet!

StewartG · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by Kellyk

Mariposta...I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Texas!

I've lived here all my life and I still haven't seen all the wonderful things it has to offer. I was born about 10 miles from where I live now. Ft Worth is a great place, with the Stock Yards and Bass Hall, and Austin....you can't help but love Austin, it's got a vibe all it's own. My mom lives in the hill country and if you like small town, antique/junk shopping, quaint B$B's, and home cookin' you should plan a trip down there. Don't forget to stop by Luckenbach for an outdoor jam session and a 'One hole Golf Tournement"

Thanks for letting us brag...like we need any encouragement

EVERYONE is someone in Lukenbach...

StewartG · 08-25-2006

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Originally Posted by KelliG

Been here since 96 .....came for Grad School...met StewG in 98, and stayed!
I grew up in South Florida....went back a few weeks ago and it just didn't "fit"!
I am sooooooooooooo a "Texas Girl"...except for the whole "Bible belt" thing!

Yes, other than the fact that we live in "Jesusland" I just LOVE this place!!!!

08-24-2006	#1 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,632	TEXAS...a whole nother country We got back late last night from a few days in Texas, and as always, we had the best darn steaks and great shopping AUSTIN is awesome...me thinks, and Ft. Worth has it's charm. Saw some cute cowboys in that area :p

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08-24-2006	#2 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,067	Been living in Texas for 16 years now.....wasn't my first choice but it knda grows on ya

08-24-2006	#3 (permalink)
bigdave añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: short plane ride away from heaven on earth Posts: 2,676	i was lucky enough to get to grow up in dallas and spent five years in austin. it was great.

08-24-2006	#4 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,632	It's different, and I love the 'bigness' of that state, and the 'everything is bigger and better in Texas attitude . Except that it was too hot, but shopping in Dallas is our favourite thing to do. Ft. Worth's museums I always enjoy and of course the Japanese garden. Downtown Austin is fun, and Central Market there is way, way better than the one in Dallas. Something about that hippy-type city that is lovable

08-24-2006	#5 (permalink)
bigdave añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: short plane ride away from heaven on earth Posts: 2,676	i have been all over texas. from big bend and terlingua to brownsville/mcallen. from the red river to the sabine and over to the rio grande. lots of sights, sounds, and smells to be had in this big state. tons of different cultures. now i am down on the gulf coast.

08-25-2006	#6 (permalink)
pamplemoose77 añejo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: dallas - kinda, tx Posts: 9,535	i love how friendly most people are here! i couldn't believe when we got married in vermont how tight lipped most people were! we breathed a big sigh of relief when we got back home, lol! there's definitely tons and TONS of shopping in dallas, but i like austin better also... lots of great cities all over the state, and not enough cheap gas to see them all with!

08-25-2006	#7 (permalink)
Flash añejo Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,708	God bless Texas! I saw a sign recently. It said: "I wasn't born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!" Kinda sums it it up.

08-25-2006	#8 (permalink)
Kellyk añejo Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 5,711	Mariposta...I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Texas! I've lived here all my life and I still haven't seen all the wonderful things it has to offer. I was born about 10 miles from where I live now. Ft Worth is a great place, with the Stock Yards and Bass Hall, and Austin....you can't help but love Austin, it's got a vibe all it's own. My mom lives in the hill country and if you like small town, antique/junk shopping, quaint B$B's, and home cookin' you should plan a trip down there. Don't forget to stop by Luckenbach for an outdoor jam session and a 'One hole Golf Tournement" Thanks for letting us brag...like we need any encouragement

08-25-2006	#9 (permalink)
PlayadelSoul Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: We'll know when we get there, We'll find mercy Posts: 8,965	Not much better in the music world than South by Southwest. Maybe one day; I can actually go instead or reliving it by bootlegs and downloads.

08-25-2006	#10 (permalink)
monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 12,239	Another great thing about the Republic of Texas is that its nestled between two great countries..........USA and Mexico PlayadelSoul is absolutely right about south by southwest, in my opinion the best music venue, also the film industry. I've lived in Texas for 17years, my family who live in Az. are just now accepting this is my home.

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KelliG life=playa Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 847	Been here since 96 .....came for Grad School...met StewG in 98, and stayed! I grew up in South Florida....went back a few weeks ago and it just didn't "fit"! I am sooooooooooooo a "Texas Girl"...except for the whole "Bible belt" thing!

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