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Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Hawwwwwwwwwwwww!

That's right folks! I'm going to Texas!

Dallas, to be exact. Sometime at the end of January. For a blasting convention.

I don't have to participate in the convention what-so-ever!

So tell me...what does a girl do in the big city of Dallas while her hubby is schmoozing it up at the convention center with blaster's from all around the world?????

Somehow Lixy Love I don't see you as being lost for anything to do anywhere. LOL I'm sure Dallas won't be the same after your visit. I envy those Texans.

Two words GRAPEVINE MALL the wife and daughters go shoping there about 4 times a year they always seem to have a good time and prices are a little better than here in Okla. Lots of antique shops I'll have to ask the wife where else to visit.

Eat good Mexican food!!!!!

If you hit Grapvine Mills Mall, I also recommend taking a tour of the Gaylord Texan, a must see.

The Galleria is also a nice, large big city mall (Dallas North Tollway).

Then there is the Sixth Floor Museum and Dealey Plaza.

Eat lots of Mexican and Beef... if you know the area you are staying in, I can likely recommend a few places to try.

I for one wish I lived closer to Dallas.... I would so love to meet you in person...

If I were you... I think that would be something I would do.. going to a strange town... meet up with some Pixies... have those that live near there explore along with ya...

LixyChick,

You could visit Dealey Plaza. The Book Depository building has a museum on the 6th floor with an exhibition focused on the events of November 22, 1963.

Dallas has a nice zoo, also....I have good memories of visiting there when I was a kid.

What about attending a sports event?

Hell YEAH!!!!!! :d: :halo: :d:

DM

Bear...And I'll not be the same either. I have a tendency to pick up accents almost immediately. Especially southern accents and the local slang! It wears off when I get back home...but when I am drinking...........*hick-up ya'll* LOL!

jay-t...I'm not much of a mall shopper...but the antiques sound wonderful! Note to Self: Bring empty suitcase for return trip!

Lil...Mmmmmmmmmm! I'm in love with Mexican food, but I fear it doesn't like me anymore. In as dainty a way as I can explain this here...It goes right through me and brings things out of me in the end (if necessary...I'll PM you to make that clearer). Yikes! Gonna have to find a pharmacy that stocks "bottom care" products it seems. I can't leave Texas without some Mexican...er...Mexican food that is! P.S. Is all Mexican food HOT? (<---sounds stupid now that I see it in print)

maddy...I don't know the details or itinerary of the trip yet...even how long we'll stay. I know the convention is 7 days but we never stay for an entire convention. Last one I went to was in Orlando, Fla. and we only stayed 3 days. I'll know more by this weekend. Taking note of your suggestions! TY! Also...Mr. Lixy's boss from Pa. is bringing his wife. His big boss, from Ohio, is coming as well (no wife or g/f). I've known them/her for many years and we get along well. Might have to hang out with her the entire time. It's not a bad thing...she's pretty cool, but I'd like a little time alone if I can swing it *shrug* Oh...and YES, I am a beef eater!

jenna...I would LOVE to meet you as well! We still have the future! As soon as I find out the details of this trip I will know if I should look up some peeps that I know live in the area. :hug: Great to see you!

jseal...Hmmmmmm...standing on that very spot...and even just thinking about it gives me goosebumps! I can see the reel playing in my head as I type. It's something to keep in mind...TY!

osuche...Haven't been to a zoo since I was a child. I was saddened by the animals pacing in the cages. I've been to open range parks since...but I get a sinking feeling when I see caged animals. It's my little quirk and I know some might be better for the care...but it's something I can't help feeling. A football game might not be out of the question (seeing as I am deep into the games this year...lol!). Have to look at the Cowboy's game roster and the timing of my trip. TY hun!

dm...I'm imagining you with a scottish/southern accent now! TYVM! LMFAO!

I'll be finding out more details as time goes on. I'm loving all the suggestions and I'll be able to pin point more places when I know more details!


:hippy:

Another "Yellow Rose of Texas" salute ...

Well, Lixy goes to Texas,
The cowboys raise a cheer,
The rodeos are bonkers,
The bars stock up on beer.

You can have your little ladies;
You can have your handsome beaus,
But the Lixy Chick from PA,
Is the best by far ya knows.

I can see the inns all filling,
I can see the city key,
The whole towns gettin' ready,
To see our dear Lixy,

She's the pride of Pennsylvania,
She's the joy of Pixies Place,
She's the sweetest little lady,
From her tootsies to her face.






:cboy: Those lucky Texans. :cboy:

Not all mexican food is hot.... I swear to it... Like I said, once you know the area of town you will be in, I might be able to suggest some excellent places to dine.

db...Oh db! That's your bestest work EVER! I'll be singing it all day! TY sweety!

maddy...Gonna get the poop, the whole poop, and nothing but the poop as soon as all the arrangements are made. Can't wait to find out myself! Good to know not all Mexican food is hot...whew! I love spicy food...but it doesn't love me in the end...lmao!

end of January, huh?...damn, I was hopin' you'd come to see me for my birthday instead...not much I can tell ya about Dallas, I passed thru it once on the way to visit a friend in Arlington (home of GW's ballpark, halfway between Dallas & Ft. Worth), I did notice the Frito-Lay plant along the interstate...my big regret is that I didn't get a chance to see 2 of my cousins who live there, & that I wasn't able to persuade our hosts to direct us to Dealy Plaza...

Going the last of January is good.:rolleyes2 You can save the Mexican pig-out :bite: for the last day, then hurry back to PA so you can wipe your butt with snowballs for the next week.:hot:
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