Texas get together
Apr 8, 1999 | 8:23 pm
#31
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Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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flygirl--If you had food at the Oasis, I guarantee you it was not the Everclear that did you in. However, if no food was involved, then 'Hail to the Oasis'--"Hail Yes!" for Everclear and the Oasis Margaritas.
Apr 8, 1999 | 8:32 pm
#32
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Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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"GoldWater", Podnah, UA has a stable in the major Texas cities. Now, if you're concerned about Mineral Wells or Del Rio, we gotta problem, ain't nobody keepin their horses there. So, you can look forward to Houston, San Antonio, Austin or Dallas. Come to think of it, the beach on South Padre Island is nice and we could make some "raids" into Mexico (not good air connections, though).
Apr 9, 1999 | 11:04 am
#33
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I have NOT been to South Padre Beach.
But can you earn Frequent FLyer miles in the border towns across the border?
Let me make it simple: pick a place, pick a time and I will show up in my Stetson and fine Hawaiian shirt (the one that got all the ladies attention in NAWLINS!!!)
But can you earn Frequent FLyer miles in the border towns across the border?
Let me make it simple: pick a place, pick a time and I will show up in my Stetson and fine Hawaiian shirt (the one that got all the ladies attention in NAWLINS!!!)
Apr 9, 1999 | 11:37 am
#35
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JAWS_II, No food, just margs! So apparently you've quenched your thirst there too?!
(We're really glad to see such a community grow from FlyerTalk - happy traveling and keep FlyerTalking!)
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(We're really glad to see such a community grow from FlyerTalk - happy traveling and keep FlyerTalking!)
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Apr 10, 1999 | 9:21 pm
#36
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Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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OK, AusTxHiker, it's your turn. Let's get together on this and decide. We need a brainstorming session, so e-mail me with any ideas or dates you have in mind. Anyone else that has any ideas please do the same.
It's real nice and HOTTTT in July!
It's real nice and HOTTTT in July!
Apr 11, 1999 | 9:56 am
#37
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Jaws and AusTXHiker... if SAT is the place for the get-together, lemme know by e-mail and I'll get some advance intel on some of the sights and sounds. Feel free to e-mail me.
Apr 11, 1999 | 11:16 am
#38
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July would probably work for me but NOT THE FIRST WEEKEND WITH FOURTH OF JULY! I have work to earn time off for the Party in Paradise.
As I said: name a date and a place and i'll be there decked out in my Stetson and Hawaiian shirt.
As I said: name a date and a place and i'll be there decked out in my Stetson and Hawaiian shirt.
Apr 11, 1999 | 7:05 pm
#41
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Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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OK, folks, I'm a votin' early and often for either SAT or AUS, maybe both. Any weekend is fine with JAWs. Traveltoomuch votes for 6/12 or 7/24 or 7/30 in SAT. TTM's second choice is Houston.
Hiker and ASO(oops, better say AlphaSig), y'all scout around, get some intelligence, and give some recs on SAT or AUS Hotels.
Hiker and ASO(oops, better say AlphaSig), y'all scout around, get some intelligence, and give some recs on SAT or AUS Hotels.
Apr 11, 1999 | 8:44 pm
#42
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OK, Jaws, I'll forgive you this time... 
Here's some San Antonio intel, for those who've never visited the Alamo City, and for those who haven't been there in ages:
Over on the Riverwalk proper, you have the Marriott Rivercenter and Convention Center (one built right into Rivercenter Mall, the other across the street within walking distance of the Henry B. (what the locals call the Convention Center.) You also have the Hilton Palacio del Rio, and the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. There'a also an Adam's Mark hotel in the downtown area.
Within walking distance of the Riverwalk is Alamo Plaza containing the Shrine of Texas Liberty... the Alamo. Totally surrounded by downtown sprawl but then... Whatever you do, don't get too blasted drunk in the Riverwalk and pull an Ozzy Osbourne! (About 20 or so years ago Ozzy was playing a concert in San Antonio, got blitzed and got busted by San Antonio's finest watering the hallowed Alamo. The show went on but he was told to never come back... until about a few months ago when a clean-and-sober Ozzy played the Alamodome again.)
Back to the Riverwalk again... you've got practically every theme restaurant and nightclub known to mankind here... but you didn't come here for the Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood... there are quite a few institutions here that are quite (in)famous:
Where else can you have dinner in the Republic of Texas, get tried by a Kangaroo Court and were you expecting to see an execution at Dick's? -- the sign says you can't kill a man born to hang! And after a few Texas-size margaritas, you'll wind up howlin' at the moon! (And yes, those are the names of some of the restaurants there!)
More intel to come...
Here's some San Antonio intel, for those who've never visited the Alamo City, and for those who haven't been there in ages:
Over on the Riverwalk proper, you have the Marriott Rivercenter and Convention Center (one built right into Rivercenter Mall, the other across the street within walking distance of the Henry B. (what the locals call the Convention Center.) You also have the Hilton Palacio del Rio, and the Hyatt Regency San Antonio. There'a also an Adam's Mark hotel in the downtown area.
Within walking distance of the Riverwalk is Alamo Plaza containing the Shrine of Texas Liberty... the Alamo. Totally surrounded by downtown sprawl but then... Whatever you do, don't get too blasted drunk in the Riverwalk and pull an Ozzy Osbourne! (About 20 or so years ago Ozzy was playing a concert in San Antonio, got blitzed and got busted by San Antonio's finest watering the hallowed Alamo. The show went on but he was told to never come back... until about a few months ago when a clean-and-sober Ozzy played the Alamodome again.)
Back to the Riverwalk again... you've got practically every theme restaurant and nightclub known to mankind here... but you didn't come here for the Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood... there are quite a few institutions here that are quite (in)famous:
Where else can you have dinner in the Republic of Texas, get tried by a Kangaroo Court and were you expecting to see an execution at Dick's? -- the sign says you can't kill a man born to hang! And after a few Texas-size margaritas, you'll wind up howlin' at the moon! (And yes, those are the names of some of the restaurants there!)
More intel to come...
Apr 11, 1999 | 9:18 pm
#43
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: Houston, Texas, TEXAS
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AlphaSig, don't forget the historic Menger and it's cigar bar. And, Mi Tierra and it's "friendly bar" along with the club right down the block and upstairs. There may not be enough days in a weekend.......OH YESSSS!!
JAWs is swimming in the San Antonio River.
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JAWs is swimming in the San Antonio River.
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Apr 12, 1999 | 6:26 am
#45
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Austin. By the time this get-together comes around, yall will be treated on your arrival with Austin's new airport. No less than the prez himself will be at the opening of the airport.
Hotels-- there is a Holiday Inn, Residence Inn, Courtyard, and Omni on the Interstate on the way to downtown. Downtown properties include the Marriott, Sheraton, Omni, DoubleTree, Hyatt, Ramada, Four Season's, and of course, The Driskill Hotel, an Austin landmark (few rooms are haunted so if you like ghosts, I would recommend this hotel).
Activities-- well, we have the entire 6th Street as the party place. There is also a comedy club called "Esther's Follies." The comedians WILL get some people from the audience to help them with their skits. There are some off-6th street places like Polly Esther's and Fado (quite an authentic Irish Pub with Irish bartenders and even the coat hangers under the bar). The state capitol will make a great tour (largest capitol in the US). If you're up for a little nature trip, there are hiking trails in the greenbelt and town lake. Lake Travis is also a 20-30 minute drive-- sailing, jet skiing, boating, swimming, picnics, etc. Fredericksburg, a German settlement is a 90-minute drive (yes, they still speak German) en route to Enchanted Rock, a granite formation for hiking and camping.
Restaurants-- yes, we have margaritas too. Cafe Serrano's has one of the best. For an excellent Mexican brunch, Las Manitas is my choice. American breakfast- Kerbey Lane Cafe or Magnolia Cafe (Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey hangout). If you're a health food nut, there's Mother's and West Lynn Cafe (I've seen Anne Richards here a few times). French: there is a small French restaurant off-6th street that is owned by a French family. Very good food. I can go on and on but those are some of the choices.
Everyone vote on a city and possible dates. My vote is Austin anytime in June or July (you don't want to be here in August, 90-100s).
Hotels-- there is a Holiday Inn, Residence Inn, Courtyard, and Omni on the Interstate on the way to downtown. Downtown properties include the Marriott, Sheraton, Omni, DoubleTree, Hyatt, Ramada, Four Season's, and of course, The Driskill Hotel, an Austin landmark (few rooms are haunted so if you like ghosts, I would recommend this hotel).
Activities-- well, we have the entire 6th Street as the party place. There is also a comedy club called "Esther's Follies." The comedians WILL get some people from the audience to help them with their skits. There are some off-6th street places like Polly Esther's and Fado (quite an authentic Irish Pub with Irish bartenders and even the coat hangers under the bar). The state capitol will make a great tour (largest capitol in the US). If you're up for a little nature trip, there are hiking trails in the greenbelt and town lake. Lake Travis is also a 20-30 minute drive-- sailing, jet skiing, boating, swimming, picnics, etc. Fredericksburg, a German settlement is a 90-minute drive (yes, they still speak German) en route to Enchanted Rock, a granite formation for hiking and camping.
Restaurants-- yes, we have margaritas too. Cafe Serrano's has one of the best. For an excellent Mexican brunch, Las Manitas is my choice. American breakfast- Kerbey Lane Cafe or Magnolia Cafe (Sandra Bullock and Matthew McConaughey hangout). If you're a health food nut, there's Mother's and West Lynn Cafe (I've seen Anne Richards here a few times). French: there is a small French restaurant off-6th street that is owned by a French family. Very good food. I can go on and on but those are some of the choices.
Everyone vote on a city and possible dates. My vote is Austin anytime in June or July (you don't want to be here in August, 90-100s).