Andy, that was great. Thanks for sharing! :)

*grabs a tissue*

damn hormones

all of that is so true! :)

things to do at least once in Texas...

take a picture in the bluebonnets - do not pick them however!

drive to Galveston, watch the sunrise from the piers and then drive home

spend a day in Fredericksburg, then the next day go to Luckenbach :) yes in that order...

take 635 around Dallas, cut through on 35 down to 20 then back up 45 onto 75 and back again - you will be a skilled driver after that

hail a cab anywhere in the state - I always SEE them but I've never seen anyone IN them

hop on into North by Northgate early, then roll into Deep Ellum all in the same night - after this try to find your way back up 35 northbound to Denton...

Chilifest

go to a concert at Billy Bob's




hmmm.....thats all I can come up with right now....feel free to add some!

Question...
I've always said I wanted to drive all the way around the metroplex on Beltline. Has anyone actually done it? How long would it take, do you think??? A full day?

Here's another one we've forgotten:

Best Swimming Hole:
Barton Springs (if you can call it a hole). Brrr...used to look forward to going there on my summer visits to Grandma's house in Austin!

oh yeah the beltline thing - I half way started that because I got lost.....I wouldn't recommend it!! :D

barton springs, I forgot that one.....also -

Schlitterbahn! New Braunfels

Rafting on the Rio Grande

hmmm still thinking here...

Noplace else but Texas... Alaska may be bigger, but they just ain't got the population! :D

About driving Beltline Road in Dallas: it can get confusing, especially when you hafta change direction fron east-west to north-south.

Oh yeah... the North Dallas Autobahn! Don't forget its cousin, the President George Bush Turnpike (named after #41, not #43).

Driven past Southfork Ranch, but never visited there.

Riverwalk in San Antonio, Gruene Hall, the Alamo, Laredo, the Val Verde winery in Del Rio, the Hill Country, the wide open spaces of West Texas.

And don't forget the San Jacinto Monument -- it's actually a few feet taller than the Washington Monument!

Texas is also known for its rich Masonic history -- we're the only organization other than the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who can meet inside the chapel of the Alamo. (Alamo Lodge #44 originally met inside the Long Barracks of the Alamo.) Many of the fathers of Texas and at least five of the Alamo defenders were Masons (commemorated by a plaque in the Alamo). The Texas Masonic ritual is known for its uniqueness, having been largely unchanged since its adoption in 1857. At least 100 of Texas' 254 counties are named for Masons.

i love texas

AlphaSig-

I was down on the Riverwalk last night. Went to eat at Mi Tierra(man i LOVE that place) and then went over to Rivercenter to catch "Old School". Man, i can't believe i'm lucky enough to call San Antonio my home :D

Speaking of the Masonic history of Texas. Isn't there a rumor that Sam Houston permitted Santa Anna to live after the Battle of San Jac because they were both Masons? I thought i heard that somewhere.

Kitso
KS 361 + 4 = amount of days out of the year that are better spent in Texas than anywhere else

Here's a better explanation about why Santa Anna was spared (it wasn't because he gave the sign of distress or other signs, words or tokens identifying himself as a Mason). Go to http://www.grandlodgeoftexas.org/san-anna.html. This article was written by a Past Master of Holland Lodge #1 (the oldest Masonic lodge in Texas) and grandson of Sam Houston.

"I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid with all dispatch. ...VICTORY OR DEATH." -- Bro. William Barrett Travis, on the second day of the siege of the Alamo, February 24, 1836.

Love this state
 

Being from San Antonio, going to school in North texas, to visiting friends all over, mostly tech and UT, I've come to realize the great scenic roads, people, hospitality, and fun that surrounds this place. From Texas Country to SXSW this state is really diverse in music as well. It's no wonder Oklahoma hates us so much. Who wouldn't want to be us. J/K I have a lot of friends from OU so I got to throw that in.

the best thing about Texas is that you can run into anybody anywhere from Texas - never fails. The Airport is the best place :) its like you are in a completely different fraternity :D

hell yeah damn straight - I'll drink to that

*cheers*

Texas... it's not just a state -- it's a way of life. God bless Texas! :D

Re: Love this state
 

Don't forget... we're still on top! :)

I AM GOING TOSEE CORY MORROW IN LESS THAN 2 HOURS!!!!!!!!! He is THE man!!! Woo hoo!!! :D