Texas get together
Apr 8, 1999 | 6:33 am
#17
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I think I could probably make the trip from N'Awlins for something ... San Antonio sounds good to me, though Dallas would be fine too ...
Apr 8, 1999 | 7:40 am
#18
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Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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Looks like we're going to have to check the availability of the AlamoDome. There's nothing small in Texas, so the Mucho Grande Texas FT hoedown looks like it will require expanded quarters, and maybe even a couple of dozen riverboats for "Rollin on the River". Ahhh yessss, San Antonio, the home of Shiner Bock, and the finest Mexican and Tex-Mex food in the world.
Yes, OFM, it is us'n, and JAWs, the original "Texas Ranger", will arrange your smooth passage through the "Border Patrol", although I do STILL have some question about Catman. You have to promise NOT to bring any Suaro's, though.
And, newself, Pappadeaux's are everywhere in Texas, as is Pappasito's. We'll even arrange for some habanero's for you.
OHHH, I almost forgot, some of the very best margaritas in the world are available for anyone who thinks they are a Parrothead, or, for that matter, anyone. Margaritas can make one feo 'y loco. We could do some "shots" after the margaritas.
AlphaSigOU-I see you were not born here, but getting to Texas as "fast as you could" makes you as close to a native as possible.
Come on down, y'all!!!
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Yes, OFM, it is us'n, and JAWs, the original "Texas Ranger", will arrange your smooth passage through the "Border Patrol", although I do STILL have some question about Catman. You have to promise NOT to bring any Suaro's, though.
And, newself, Pappadeaux's are everywhere in Texas, as is Pappasito's. We'll even arrange for some habanero's for you.
OHHH, I almost forgot, some of the very best margaritas in the world are available for anyone who thinks they are a Parrothead, or, for that matter, anyone. Margaritas can make one feo 'y loco. We could do some "shots" after the margaritas.
AlphaSigOU-I see you were not born here, but getting to Texas as "fast as you could" makes you as close to a native as possible.
Come on down, y'all!!!
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Apr 8, 1999 | 9:07 am
#19
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OMNI: Some advice for the Yanks thinkin' on comin' down:
If you are from the northern states and planning on visiting or moving to Texas, there are a few things you should know that will help you adapt to the difference in lifestyles.
If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a 12 pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is
what they live for.
Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store. Do not buy food at this store.
Remember: "Ya'll" is singular, "All ya'll" is plural, and "All y'all's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing "You ain't from around here, are ya?"
You may hear a Texan say "Ought!" to a dog or child. This is short for "Y'all oughta not do that!" and is the equivalent of saying "No!"
Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying, they can't understand you either.
The first Texan expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big 'ol," as in "big 'ol truck" or "big 'ol boy". Most Northerners begin their new Texas-influenced dialect this
way. All of them are in denial about it.
The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper.
Be advised that "He needed killin'" is a valid defense here.
If you hear a Texan exclaim "Hey, y'all, watch this," stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.
If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the smallest accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It doesn't matter whether you need anything or not. You just have to go there.
When you come up on a person driving 15 mph down the middle of the road, remember that most folks learn to drive on a John Deere and that this is the proper speed and position for that vehicle.
Do not be surprised to find that 10 year olds own their own shotguns and are proficient marksmen. Or that their mammas taught them how to aim.
In Texas, we have found that the best way to grow a lush, green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.
If you do settle in Texas and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Texans. After all, if the cat had kittens in the
oven, we wouldn't call 'em biscuits.
If you are from the northern states and planning on visiting or moving to Texas, there are a few things you should know that will help you adapt to the difference in lifestyles.
If you run your car into a ditch, don't panic. Four men in a four-wheel drive pickup truck with a 12 pack of beer and a tow chain will be along shortly. Don't try to help them, just stay out of their way. This is
what they live for.
Don't be surprised to find movie rentals and bait in the same store. Do not buy food at this store.
Remember: "Ya'll" is singular, "All ya'll" is plural, and "All y'all's" is plural possessive.
Get used to hearing "You ain't from around here, are ya?"
You may hear a Texan say "Ought!" to a dog or child. This is short for "Y'all oughta not do that!" and is the equivalent of saying "No!"
Don't be worried at not understanding what people are saying, they can't understand you either.
The first Texan expression to creep into a transplanted Northerner's vocabulary is the adjective "big 'ol," as in "big 'ol truck" or "big 'ol boy". Most Northerners begin their new Texas-influenced dialect this
way. All of them are in denial about it.
The proper pronunciation you learned in school is no longer proper.
Be advised that "He needed killin'" is a valid defense here.
If you hear a Texan exclaim "Hey, y'all, watch this," stay out of the way. These are likely to be the last words he'll ever say.
If there is the prediction of the slightest chance of even the smallest accumulation of snow, your presence is required at the local grocery store. It doesn't matter whether you need anything or not. You just have to go there.
When you come up on a person driving 15 mph down the middle of the road, remember that most folks learn to drive on a John Deere and that this is the proper speed and position for that vehicle.
Do not be surprised to find that 10 year olds own their own shotguns and are proficient marksmen. Or that their mammas taught them how to aim.
In Texas, we have found that the best way to grow a lush, green lawn is to pour gravel on it and call it a driveway.
If you do settle in Texas and bear children, don't think we will accept them as Texans. After all, if the cat had kittens in the
oven, we wouldn't call 'em biscuits.
Apr 8, 1999 | 9:27 am
#20
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I'll volunteer to be the official "translator" for all uze guyz from up north. Born and raised (and still living) in Houston, our "Texan" is much closer to that of San Antonio's. (Not like them duhamn Yankees up north in Dallas.)
Also, a little Tex-Mex will do wonders:
Uno mas Margarita, por favor!
DAW
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I'll volunteer to be the official "translator" for all uze guyz from up north. Born and raised (and still living) in Houston, our "Texan" is much closer to that of San Antonio's. (Not like them duhamn Yankees up north in Dallas.)
Also, a little Tex-Mex will do wonders:
Uno mas Margarita, por favor!
DAW
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Apr 8, 1999 | 9:42 am
#22
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Welp, it looks like 'toad is "fixin" to prepare y'alls minds so that the "Free" State of Texas ain't foreign.
Speakin' of "fixin", the 'toad left out the explanation of this very important word. So, "fixin" can be used as follows:
"I'm fixin to go to town." "The wagon is fixin to break down." The store is fixin to have a sale." "All Texans are fixin to welcome Flyertalkers to the Lone Star State." "Ma is fixin steak 'n aigs tonite." "We're havin tortillas an' all the fixins."
Speakin' of "fixin", the 'toad left out the explanation of this very important word. So, "fixin" can be used as follows:
"I'm fixin to go to town." "The wagon is fixin to break down." The store is fixin to have a sale." "All Texans are fixin to welcome Flyertalkers to the Lone Star State." "Ma is fixin steak 'n aigs tonite." "We're havin tortillas an' all the fixins."
Apr 8, 1999 | 9:51 am
#23
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JAWs is with DuhWane on the unmentionable third largest city in Texas. The "only" drawback about SAT is that there will be NO 'weekend special' hotel rates, especially along the Riverwalk.
Apr 8, 1999 | 10:20 am
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Well, if y'all did plan it for a bigger hub city, I might be fixin ta check the weekend special airfaires for me and the missus.
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Apr 8, 1999 | 10:30 am
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TexMex and Beer/Margaritas/Shots/Actually-Anything-With-Alchohol-Really! Sounds good. I think I could be persuaded to mosey on down from DEN 
My weekends of 5/15 and 6/5 are taken. Other than that, May and June are free.
-Q-
My weekends of 5/15 and 6/5 are taken. Other than that, May and June are free.-Q-
Apr 8, 1999 | 12:44 pm
#26
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NJD--There is no "bugger" cities in Texas than Houston and San Antonio, in that order.
The 4th "buggest" is Austin and we cud all git in a mess of fixins there. Pickin' and a grinnin' an jist havin' a big time. Might even be able to rent a houseboat and cruise the ponds.
Although, weekend airfares are probably better for IAH or DFW.
The 4th "buggest" is Austin and we cud all git in a mess of fixins there. Pickin' and a grinnin' an jist havin' a big time. Might even be able to rent a houseboat and cruise the ponds.
Although, weekend airfares are probably better for IAH or DFW.
Apr 8, 1999 | 2:12 pm
#27
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I would be for AUSTIN too. That's a real party town.
The only bad dates for me are wknds of 5-20 and 6-26.
And if my bestest buddy JAWS would take me under his wing and show me the ways of Texas I may forfeit my New Jersey citizen and become a Texan.
The only bad dates for me are wknds of 5-20 and 6-26.
And if my bestest buddy JAWS would take me under his wing and show me the ways of Texas I may forfeit my New Jersey citizen and become a Texan.
Apr 8, 1999 | 4:52 pm
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i'll let you all fight it out on the place & date, and i'll be there.
one thing i've noticed from the several meetings i've had with flyertalkers; we could meet in a ghost town in the desert, it would still be a great time. so any of the above cities will work, party-town or not.
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one thing i've noticed from the several meetings i've had with flyertalkers; we could meet in a ghost town in the desert, it would still be a great time. so any of the above cities will work, party-town or not.
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Apr 8, 1999 | 5:13 pm
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All ya'll jist be kerful with that thar Everclear!(The Oasis in Austin did me in one time a few years back.)
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OOOOOh! Don't forget the Blue Bell ice cream!
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OOOOOh! Don't forget the Blue Bell ice cream!
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