Saw the Michigan thread ... I think Texas deserves
it's own thread too :)
http://physics.ucsd.edu/~awinbow/texas-flag.jpg

Speak up Texans!!! :)

i didnt read them all,but out of the first few i see no true texans. there are no ya'll,s, over yonders or youonto's. i am a by god texan an we not only deserve our own thread, we deserve our own web-site http://www.state.tx.us/

and you should know how to speak or at least understand texan. her is yor guide: Texas Slang Translation

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George W. Bush will be bringing with him many friends from Texas, and for anyone not born in the Lone Star State, the Texan accent and the cowboy colloquialisms can seem a bit strange. Here is a guide to a few of the more colorful expressions they might encounter:

The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving
Not overly-intelligent

As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party
(self-explanatory)

Tighter than bark on a tree
Not very generous

Big hat, no cattle
All talk and no action

We've howdied but we ain't shook yet
We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced

He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow
He has a pretty high opinion of himself

She's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth
That woman can talk

It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs
We really could use a little rain around here

Just because a chicken has wings doesn't mean it can fly
Appearances can be deceptive.

This ain't my first rodeo
I've been around awhile

He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch
Not the most handsome of men

They ate supper before they said grace
Living in sin

Time to paint your butt white and run with the antelope
Stop arguing and do as you're told

As full of wind as a corn-eating horse
Rather prone to boasting

You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make em biscuits
You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what it is

That's a fur piece.
It'll take you awhile to get there

Don't worry 'bout the mule son, just load the wagon
just do your part and I'll do mine

Don't call him a cowboy, till you've seen him ride
Don't judge a book by its cover

She's been rode hard and put away wet
refers to an unnattractive, hard-looking woman

toad choker
a heavy rain

frog strangler
also a heavy rain

finer than frog hair
use anywhere you might use the word "fine"

rarer than hen's teeth
pretty darn rare

tump
to spill, as in "I jes' tumped over mah beer"

coke
Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Big Red, etc.

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Some Texas Wisdom
Never slap a man who's chewin' tobacco.
Lettin' the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier'n puttin' it back in.
If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there.
If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.
There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works.
If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
Don't squat with your spurs on.
It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep
Always drink upstream from the herd.
Never miss a good chance to shut up.
There are 3 kinds of people: The ones that learn by reading, the few who learn by observation, and the rest of them who have to touch the fire to see for themselves if it's really hot.

I'm not Texan, but I flew through Dallas on the way to Seattle from Chicago. Does that count for anything?

Do u feel like a Texan? :D :D

Do u feel like a Texan? :D :D
Well let's see...

I don't own a gun
I think drive through liquor stores are a bad idea
I don't own a belt buckle of any sort
I don't own cowboy boots, or a hat
I don't like big hair
I don't like really hot weather

I like spicy food and I like the Bible

So... yes!

I thought you were from FL

Well let's see...

I don't own a gun
I think drive through liquor stores are a bad idea
I don't own a belt buckle of any sort
I don't own cowboy boots, or a hat
I don't like big hair
I don't like really hot weather

I like spicy food and I like the Bible

So... yes!

:shake: you don't pass the Texan test my friend lol

I thought you were from FL
who, me?

Dang right, we need our own thread! :)

Damn right, were the best SDers in the gosh darn world ya hear.

who, me?
yeah you ....

nope, La. ..now tx :)

Is this funny...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e335/qtpiefl115/txgirl3.gif

Found a good one:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e151/stonette/txgirl.gif

ok Guys, is this true?
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e103/SweetRubyRed1/Bigger.jpg

lol

:shake: you don't pass the Texan test my friend lol
I figured ;)

cool,

hey captal, are you a male or female

Damn right, were the best SDers in the gosh darn world ya hear.


umm yea

also, i won't tolerate threadcrapping in the texas thread

:D say that 3x really fast

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas
:omg: :omg:

hey captal, are you a male or female
A/S/L?

Hah. I'm a guy.

Damn right, were the best SDers in the gosh darn world ya hear.

:cool:

~Goddess~ Shame on you... a repost :nono1:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=123246

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas

"Are you quitting on me? Well, are you? Then quit, you slimy farking walrus-looking piece of shit. Get the fark off of my obstacle. Get the fark down off of my obstacle. Now. Move it. I'm going to rip your balls off, so you cannot contaminate the rest of the world. I will motivate you, Private Pyle, if it short-dicks every cannibal on the Congo."

~Goddess~ Shame on you... a repost :nono1:

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=123246

are you part elephant..u remember all these things lol

are you part elephant..u remember all these things lol
I am #1 ~Goddess~ fan :heart: Of course I remember your posts :P

I am #1 ~Goddess~ fan :heart: Of course I remember your posts :P
Thank you :) :)

I lived in Amarillo for 3 years. What a ghost town that is. But, that place had some damn good quality steaks!

Yeah, we've got good steaks, bbq .... but no seafood!!

I wanted to move to Texas, sadly that was not an option....

Austin here =)

Austin.. I need to visit some friends there..haven't been yet, but I hear it's nice

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas

.."and you don't look like no steer to me"
...one of the greatest lines in any movie ever...:lol:

Austin.. I need to visit some friends there..haven't been yet, but I hear it's nice

I'll be in Austin when the Buckeyes play Texas this year...can't wait...:woot:

and I have plenty of Love for Texas with two of my fav people living in Crawford,TX....W and Ted Nuggent!!! :lol:

I'm near Dallas/Ft.Worth. :wave:

I love our drive thru liquor stores & beer barns. God Bless Texas! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ....pass me another Shiner... :beer:

I'm near Dallas/Ft.Worth. :wave:

I love our drive thru liquor stores & beer barns. God Bless Texas! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ....pass me another Shiner... :beer:

we have those in Ohio too..

Wasn't Texas the last state to outlaw open containers in the car? When I first got there in 1999, it was still legal to drink in the car.

Wasn't Texas the last state to outlaw open containers in the car? When I first got there in 1999, it was still legal to drink in the car.

yeah they just added that law in late 2001..

Well, I miss drive thru daiquiries from New Orleans (the city that never stops partying all night long)..

btw... I cant get used to the 2:00 crap. that's insane.

I lived in Texas for a summer. It sucked. :vomit:

why? too hot for ya? :D

Yeah, I don't like sweating that much in August, let alone May.

Don't mess with Texa(n)s. - from Katy (Houston)

texas is teh suck. I'm moving soon :P

no texas not teh suck.. don't leave erica :D

hmm, texas people = yes, texas geography = no.

that's my conclusion

people are both literally and figuratively bitter up here.

no texas not teh suck.. don't leave erica :D

haha, I'm leaving after I finish school...:wave: texas

Until I lived in Texas, I never thought there was a state flatter than Florida.

I live in Texas. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAW.

I hate it here.

I love Houston. The sh!t is always hitting the fan here. There's some crazy woman killing her husband or her kids, a refinery explosion, executives bringing down a major company, cops chasing people, cops shooting people, people shooting cops, major sporting events, space shuttles exploding, flooding, hurricanes...you name it, it's probably happened in Houston. What's not to love about this city?

I notice the headlines here are very weird. Alot more stuff happens here then when I was living in New Orleans- where the crime rate is supposedly alot higher.
Guess there are way more people in the DFW area so more things are going to happen..but damn..it's really strange stuff.

Texas is what you want.

how long ya been in Texas?
Me..about a year and a 1/2

I am from Dallas, Texas..........and i like it:)

30 years...... all my years.

I like it too .. that's why I made a Texas Thread :D

how long ya been in Texas?
Me..about a year and a 1/2

2 years for me..

I am from Dallas, Texas..........and i like it:)

This is one city in Texas (probably along with Houston) I would stay the hell away from. I was there for a couple days for a concert a few years ago. That's some of the worst traffic and craziest drivers I have ever seen.

This is one city in Texas (probably along with Houston) I would stay the hell away from. I was there for a couple days for a concert a few years ago. That's some of the worst traffic and craziest drivers I have ever seen.

I am used to it now.. but people mow you down here if you don't get outta the way.

I was used to the traffic in New Orleans..everyone takes their time, the traffic doesn't move..etc. etc.

Big difference in Dallas LOL

I am used to it now.. but people mow you down here if you don't get outta the way.

I was used to the traffic in New Orleans..everyone takes their time, the traffic doesn't move..etc. etc.

Big difference in Dallas LOL

When I was there, it was pouring rain. I have lived in Florida most of my life. So, I'm very familiar with driving in the rain. But, people were passing me like I was standing still. Nuts I tell you! Crazy!

But, I do like those new shows on A&E. They have Texas SWAT and Dallas SWAT.

The best thing about Texas, in all honesty, is not the landscape, the climate, the politics, the jobs, or the cowboys (lower case, not the franchise). It's the people. 99% will receive you with open arms. I have been through several states that are supposed to be visitor friendly but have had more fun and more experiences with Texans than with any other states' peoples. People are even friendlier in the airports (DFW is not an exception either). LAX and La Guardia (s?) both had very rude, pushy people everywhere I turned. People at DFW offered me a part of their newspaper, guys gave me their seats, just general overall niceness.

Texas. He11 Yeah!

That being said, I am a native Texan, so I might be biased. But please refer to my statements in the California thread. I am not so biased that I'd be unwilling to leave the state for Euphoria (aka San Diego).

BP

The best thing about Texas, in all honesty, is not the landscape, the climate, the politics, the jobs, or the cowboys (lower case, not the franchise). It's the people. 99% will receive you with open arms. I have been through several states that are supposed to be visitor friendly but have had more fun and more experiences with Texans than with any other states' peoples. People are even friendlier in the airports (DFW is not an exception either). LAX and La Guardia (s?) both had very rude, pushy people everywhere I turned. People at DFW offered me a part of their newspaper, guys gave me their seats, just general overall niceness.

Texas. He11 Yeah!

That being said, I am a native Texan, so I might be biased. But please refer to my statements in the California thread. I am not so biased that I'd be unwilling to leave the state for Euphoria (aka San Diego).

BP


I thought that at first too. But, I found many of them to be fake. They will offer you something to your face and then turn around and complain that you took the offering. The women would crack me up. 2 girls who hate each other passionately will walk up and hug and exchange numbers (with absolutely no intention of calling) and then walk away and say "I hate that bitch sooo bad". I would rather people not be fake like that.

You are right.

Dallas Women - a whole 'nother breed of women.

I thought that at first too. But, I found many of them to be fake. They will offer you something to your face and then turn around and complain that you took the offering. The women would crack me up. 2 girls who hate each other passionately will walk up and hug and exchange numbers (with absolutely no intention of calling) and then walk away and say "I hate that bitch sooo bad". I would rather people not be fake like that.

That's a fact of life. That happens everywhere. 8itches are 8itches. Some of us just have big hair. :) Smile and tell the one who made the comment, "Birds of a feather... "

Personally, if I don't like someone I'm not going to hang with them regardless. Unless it's the boss or his wife or something like that. And I've worked for this man for 2 years and love him to death.

BP

That's a fact of life. That happens everywhere. 8itches are 8itches. Some of us just have big hair. :) Smile and tell the one who made the comment, "Birds of a feather... "

Personally, if I don't like someone I'm not going to hang with them regardless. Unless it's the boss or his wife or something like that. And I've worked for this man for 2 years and love him to death.

BP

Here in Florida, if a chick doesn't like you.....you are going to know it. Guys pretty much shake hands and that's it if they need to be civil for the sake of the group. That is unless you give his woman a glance. :boxing:

I will never miss growing upin El Paso; I can tellyou that. I did enjoy the austin area, though I only lived there a year.

Here in Florida, if a chick doesn't like you.....you are going to know it. Guys pretty much shake hands and that's it if they need to be civil for the sake of the group. That is unless you give his woman a glance. :boxing:

Give a Texan's woman a glance and you'll get a big a$$ grin that says, "Yup, all mine."

BP

Born and raised (Houston,)Texan here. Unfortunately, I went to the east coast for school then work, and have yet to go back. :down: I miss everything about it! Yes, even the heat and humidity. I'll take humidity over snow any day.

Hi, everyone. I was born and raised in Texas. I love Texas and have never thought about leaving. I love the heat, humidity, droughts...it gives me something to complain about. I would never leave though...:wave:

I'm near Dallas/Ft.Worth. :wave:

I love our drive thru liquor stores & beer barns. God Bless Texas! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! ....pass me another Shiner... :beer:
I used to work in a hotel near the DFW airport driving shuttle vans back and fro. All of the men and many of the women commented on how good looking Texas women are. It didn't matter if they were from the East or West it was all the same.

I love Houston. The sh!t is always hitting the fan here. There's some crazy woman killing her husband or her kids, a refinery explosion, executives bringing down a major company, cops chasing people, cops shooting people, people shooting cops, major sporting events, space shuttles exploding, flooding, hurricanes...you name it, it's probably happened in Houston. What's not to love about this city?

Seriously!! I'm in the 'burbs of Houston, and I'm sooooo glad my tax money isn't being used to pay bonuses to the farking mayor pro-tem's staff. WTH is that about, anyway??

Ahhh, suburbia. That being said, it's March 15th and it's already nasty outside. I miss winter.

Richardson...small place somewhere in DFW area I think. Don't really like Dallas or Houston (born there) Maybe I've never really had a comparison outside of Texa :idontknow: One thing i can agree on is that Texas is Flaaaat.

Richardson...small place somewhere in DFW area I think. Don't really like Dallas or Houston (born there) Maybe I've never really had a comparison outside of Texa :idontknow: One thing i can agree on is that Texas is Flaaaat.

I am right up the road in McKinney

One thing i can agree on is that Texas is Flaaaat.

Well, we have a big state. Get off the prairie and into the Hill Country down near Austin and San Antonio.

Or take 30 west and head towards Abilene; right about where 100.3 (on a factory radio no modifications) cuts out, you'll find hills enough that the truckers are forced to stay in the slow lane going uphill and they have several exits marked for "emergency brake loss stops" on the downhill side.

Don't exit there unless you are having brake problems though, they all end in huge piles of gravel/sand that's there to stop you. (don't ask me how I know)

BP

why is Texas so cold on March 22????

why is Texas so cold on March 22????
Not out of the ordinary actually. We had such a mild winter. Bound to have atleast one last cold snap before the heat comes in. :D

San Antonio here.

I know Texas' capital, does that count?

Living in Plano right now, and damn is it cold.

why is Texas so cold on March 22????
cause you left your freezer door open

cause you left your freezer door open

Dang, everythings bigger in Texas, but I don't know of anyone with a freezer that big, except Alaska, but that's only cause the Eskimooos like their Dove bars crispy.

BP

Dang, everythings bigger in Texas, but I don't know of anyone with a freezer that big, except Alaska, but that's only cause the Eskimooos like their Dove bars crispy.

BP

Actually most Eskimos are lactose intolerant!! Maybe Tofuttis? :lmao:

San Antonio here.

and here...

:wave2: DFW here...

why is Texas so cold on March 22????

And March 23, and a hard freeze tonight..... :mad:

Anyone get snow last night?

In a 'burb east of Dallas here. :)

Ha! No snow here, just freezin' my kiester off. :ranting:

Go vote for Texas is Lux's 2006 SD Meet-n-Greet (IN, SC, CA or TX?) thread. http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=80912&t=219211

why is Texas so cold on March 22????
True, no, double true.

I've never lived anywhere else, but I've visited 46 states. None of the people have even come close to the hospitality of Texans. I don't understand it. It's funny to hear a woman say "Yeah, guys in Texas hold the door for you." Are you serious? Do you know a man that doesn't hold a door for a lady?

Yeah, all that "proud to be a Texan" stuff isn't just a load of crap. It's like living in a different country sometimes. Very strange.

Saw the Michigan thread ... I think Texas deserves
it's own thread too :)
http://physics.ucsd.edu/~awinbow/texas-flag.jpg

Speak up Texans!!! :)

I was born in Pasedena, Texas and lived there 'till I was like 4, does that count? :lol:

I've never lived anywhere else, but I've visited 46 states. None of the people have even come close to the hospitality of Texans. I don't understand it. It's funny to hear a woman say "Yeah, guys in Texas hold the door for you." Are you serious? Do you know a man that doesn't hold a door for a lady?

Yeah, all that "proud to be a Texan" stuff isn't just a load of crap. It's like living in a different country sometimes. Very strange.

Yeah, I lived in Texas for 3 years. When I first got there, I couldn't believe the hospitality. But, what I found out is that many of them (not all of course) are fake about it. I witnessed my host family out there greet someone into their home and then talk extensively behind their back. This is the family that forced us to go to their Southern Baptist church. Oh, the torture!!

I witnessed quite a few women walk up to a girl they dislike and act like they are best friends. Then, they part ways afterwards and talk about how much they hate each other.

com'on guys, don't let the Michigan thread out-do us :D :D

Yeah, I lived in Texas for 3 years. When I first got there, I couldn't believe the hospitality. But, what I found out is that many of them (not all of course) are fake about it. I witnessed my host family out there greet someone into their home and then talk extensively behind their back. This is the family that forced us to go to their Southern Baptist church. Oh, the torture!!

I witnessed quite a few women walk up to a girl they dislike and act like they are best friends. Then, they part ways afterwards and talk about how much they hate each other.

I can vouch for this as well. So I take it you did your time and got out?

i want to go to texas....I have someone special i want to see:nod:

i want to go to texas....I have someone special i want to see:nod:
:D Are you sure you can handle Texas heat??

:D Are you sure you can handle Texas heat??
no, no, no.... the better question is.... can Texas handle what i bring them :D

i want to go to texas....I have someone special i want to see:nod:

Sorry, matt, but I'm just not interested.

I'm flattered though. :nod:

I lived in Texas for about 2 weeks. My duration there shows how much I liked it there. The people did seem nice though.

no, no, no.... the better question is.... can Texas handle what i bring them :D
bring it!

:D

Now that I moved to TX (from NJ), I might as well subscribe to this thread. :cool:

all my ex's live in texas (well, lots of them anyway)...

i grew up in north texas. hated the heat, but i did find the men overall to be nicer and have better manners than anywhere else i've lived/travelled, particularly compared to nyc where i am now. i've yet to meet one true gentleman here! though the married men who ask me out are pretty nice. :shake:

I love being in Corpus Christi, TX - a cool front means that it will get in the 80's!

I don't know if I'll be able to tolerate the heat. We're expected to hit triple digits in the DFW area. :eek: This is pretty much as hot as it ever got in NJ. My coworkers tell me I ain't seen nothing yet. :crying:

I love being in Corpus Christi, TX - a cool front means that it will get in the 80's!

oh, that makes me reminiscent! i :heart: that!

and you'll make it through, beowulf...makes you appreciate air conditioning that much more!

I am right up the road in McKinney


Plano Girl here... :wave:

oh, that makes me reminiscent! i :heart: that!

and you'll make it through, beowulf...makes you appreciate air conditioning that much more!
Thanks, I hope I can survive the triple digit temps.! :eek:

I know by July, I'll be missing NJ. But then in Jan., I'll be glad I'm in TX.

One thing I noticed is that there's a lot of dust here. I got a car wash on Fri. and by Mon., the windshield was pretty dirty. :shake: And I don't even live in the boondocks, I live in a city. :confused:

So is everyone happy the Mavericks won tonight? For me, eh, I'm a Nets fan.

BLAH! there's nothing in Texas worth mentioning...

the best looking women are found in TexasS

So is everyone happy the Mavericks won tonight? For me, eh, I'm a Nets fan.

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big time Mavs fan here. :groupwav:

Everything is better in Texas. Our mexicans are nicer than Cali's mexicans! woot!

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Big time Mavs fan here. :groupwav:
Congrats on your team's first ever Finals appearance and win.

I'm secretly rooting for the Heat, but if my neighbors or coworkers find out, I might get shot. :eek:

More than anything, I'm rooting for a good series that does not come down to a ref's call.

Congrats on your team's first ever Finals appearance and win.

I'm secretly rooting for the Heat, but if my neighbors or coworkers find out, I might get shot. :eek:

More than anything, I'm rooting for a good series that does not come down to a ref's call.
Thanks :iagree:

So did you end up in Fort Worth? I remember your thread about the move.

Thanks :iagree:

So did you end up in Fort Worth? I remember your thread about the move.
Good memory. :woot:

Yes, I've been here a few weeks now. I'm trying to learn the town (city) and cope with the 90s+ temps. I wouldn't mind seeing some rain, too. :lol: I would've never said that back in NJ. :eek:

I think you said you moved to Dallas several years ago, right? Do you get to FW much? I haven't been to Dallas yet (since I moved here), but I will check it out one of these weekends.

I think you said you moved to Dallas several years ago, right? Do you get to FW much? I haven't been to Dallas yet (since I moved here), but I will check it out one of these weekends.
Yup, moved in 1999 to Dallas area. Lived in plano for about 8 months and built a house in Rockwall east of Dallas. Downtown Dallas is work and has changed dramatically since we have lived here. Change for the better. So many high rise apartments opening.

Get to FW rarely. Will be close tomorrow as we are headed to Hurricane Harbor in Arlington.

I just moved back to Texas :applause: It feels good to be home...

I wish they had a smiley for the happy dance! I couldn't find one if they did.

Yup, moved in 1999 to Dallas area. Lived in plano for about 8 months and built a house in Rockwall east of Dallas. Downtown Dallas is work and has changed dramatically since we have lived here. Change for the better. So many high rise apartments opening.

Get to FW rarely. Will be close tomorrow as we are headed to Hurricane Harbor in Arlington.
I see. I plan to visit Dallas every once in a while if I can find a crew that wants to go there. I also plan to visit Arlington to catch a Rangers game and Six Flags. Oh boy, I have so much exploring to do. :woot:

Man, too bad you missed all the cool days already. That stadium gets hot as hell.

Man, too bad you missed all the cool days already. That stadium gets hot as hell.
Damn, even for evening/night games? I'd like to see my team, the Yankees, when they come to town in late July. :cool:

I know there is one part of the stadium that is covered and can be nice if there is a breeze. I'll find out what section that is, in case you do get to go and PM it to you.

They are all evening games, so you'll just swelter. Won't be as bad during the day.

I just looked up and saw that you live in Fort Worth? Duh, blonde moment sorry.

So...
Anyone else from Texas?

Texas here!

I have the best job in the world: Texas High School Football Coach! Well that is if you are winning. They kind of like their football here in South Texas!

Seventh generation Texan here. Lived all over but am in the mid-cities now.

.."and you don't look like no steer to me"
...one of the greatest lines in any movie ever...:lol:
I thought it was "you ain't got no horns"

Texas Rocks!!! I'm in Spring!

I'm in Dallas.
Who voting for Kinky?

Go Kinky!!! :woot:

I miss ~Goddess~ :weeping:

somebody hold me.

I miss ~Goddess~ :weeping:

somebody hold me.
Did ya obtain rights from Lux for that...:lol:

...texas...:shake: Oklahoma! :nod:

...texas...:shake: Oklahoma! :nod:
Lets move one state north
...texas...:shake: Oklahoma! :shake:...Kansas:celerylift:

.........texas is overrated....that is all

All threadcrappers shall now be :banned:

All threadcrappers shall now be :banned:

the only problem with saying that is that my gf is from texas originally and would kick my ass if she knew i said that...

.........texas is overrated....that is all

Skeavy. Don't be surprised when Willie Nelson shows up at your door to kick your ass. Right after he comes down from his buzz, that is.

Did ya obtain rights from Lux for that...:lol:
:lmao:

the best part is that I originally had /lux after the "hold me part" but then I didn't want ~Goddess~ to think that I didn't miss her and that only Lux missed her ......


I wanna go for long walks on the beach and sit by a fire .....
/end lux

I miss ~Goddess~ :weeping:

somebody hold me.
What happened to her?

Anyway, I've been living in D/FW for over 4 mos. now. In about a week, I'll be able to proudly say I survived a top 10 hottest summer of all time in TX! :eek:

Man I'm really enjoying this cooler weather. And I'm sure I'll enjoy the lack of snow as well. :cool:

Skeavy. Don't be surprised when Willie Nelson shows up at your door to kick your ass. Right after he comes down from his buzz, that is.
he's never coming down.

I miss ~Goddess~ :weeping:

somebody hold me.

:wave2:
I'll hold ya :D

:wave:

:wave:

:wave2:
I'll hold ya :D
JOy! :D :heart: :hug:



...next order of business :evil:

Lets move one state north
...texas...:shake: Oklahoma! :shake:...Kansas:celerylift:

Wrong again :shake: it's Florida!

...

Or California

:wave:

Goddess! :wave2: :bounce:

Texan Girl here!!

Does anyone who's in the D/FW area plan on attending the Mazda event in Grand Prairie this weekend?

no, beowulf, sorry.

I spent a month in El Paso one night.

Does anyone who's in the D/FW area plan on attending the Mazda event in Grand Prairie this weekend?


Where... at LSP?

I was in Dallas on Sunday...rainy. Went back home to Houston...sunny. :)

Dallas is nice but I would hate being so far away from the coast.

Proud Texan here!

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas

:jawdrop:

That bathing suit looks very disproportionate. LOL

That bathing suit looks very disproportionate. LOL

I thought so too, LOL. The bottoms are HUGE! But it was teh only Texas bikini pic I could find and I don't think my Dh wants me posting a pic of me in mine, LOl.

Where... at LSP?
Yes.

http://www.zoomzoomlive.com

I should be there on Sat. around 11:00 a.m. :cool:

no, beowulf, sorry.
It's OK. I forgive you. ;)

G'morning everyone... Austin newbie here! (We just moved here a few days ago and absolutely LOVE this city!)

G'morning everyone... Austin newbie here! (We just moved here a few days ago and absolutely LOVE this city!)

Awww, Austin's a lot of fun! My nieces, BIL and his GF live there.

Hi AMunn..nice pic.. where in Texas are yoU?

G'morning everyone... Austin newbie here! (We just moved here a few days ago and absolutely LOVE this city!)
Do you live near downtown? If so, enjoy 6th St.! :beer:

Hi AMunn..nice pic.. where in Texas are yoU?

N Texas, near Dallas.

N Texas, near Dallas.
I'm in Ft. Worth.
My sil lives in N. Dallas.. we're up there quite often..really nice.

I'm in Ft. Worth.
My sil lives in N. Dallas.. we're up there quite often..really nice.

I grew up in Dallas, NE part.

Nice..

one day we'll have to have a Texas get together :D

Nice..

one day we'll have to have a Texas get together :D

That would be cool.

I'm in Ft. Worth.
My sil lives in N. Dallas.. we're up there quite often..really nice.
What part of FW are you in? I'm in an apt. here on the west side and am looking to buy a house somewhere in FW.

I'm still learning this huge town. :eek:

Texas :thumbdow:



Sincerely,
Striker

Ohio :thumbdow:

What part of FW are you in? I'm in an apt. here on the west side and am looking to buy a house somewhere in FW.

I'm still learning this huge town. :eek:

There are a TON of David Weekly homes that I love in Ft Worth, Dallas is so expensive, but you can get a great deal if you live out there!! Check their website.

N Texas, near Dallas.
Garland, Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney?

Garland, Richardson, Plano, Allen, McKinney?

Maybe one of those. :)

It's the middle one isn't it :)

There are a TON of David Weekly homes that I love in Ft Worth, Dallas is so expensive, but you can get a great deal if you live out there!! Check their website.
Thanks, I have seen many new homes so far, including David Weekly. But those homes are pretty expensive compared to DR Horton, K Hov, KB Homes, Pioneer, etc. :(

Granted, DW homes come w/ a lot of standard stuff, but I don't really need all those free upgrades. I'd like to find something closer to downtown, like around Ridgelea, Bryant-Irvin, etc., but all the homes (that I know of) there are single story and old. I want a new (or newer) 2-story house. :cool:

It's the middle one isn't it :)

um-no. Why was that your guess?

Thanks, I have seen many new homes so far, including David Weekly. But those homes are pretty expensive compared to DR Horton, K Hov, KB Homes, Pioneer, etc. :(

Granted, DW homes come w/ a lot of standard stuff, but I don't really need all those free upgrades. I'd like to find something closer to downtown, like around Ridgelea, Bryant-Irvin, etc., but all the homes (that I know of) there are single story and old. I want a new (or newer) 2-story house. :cool:
FYI... KB Homes SUCK.

Ohio :thumbdow:


wtf dood. quit trolling the texas thread.



Sincerely,
Striker

um-no.

You say that like it's a bad thing :eek:

Why was that your guess? one of the remaining 4 now :P

I'd say Richardson.

Ya baby!!

You say that like it's a bad thing :eek:

one of the remaining 4 now :P

I'd say Richardson.

No matter what you say I will say No, If I wanted you to know where I lived I would tell you. I also don't list my phone # on the internet, like some people.

No matter what you say I will say No, If I wanted you to know where I lived I would tell you. I also don't list my phone # on the internet, like some people.
:P
It's a free netzero voice mail thingy.
And people know not to call DNC.

What part of FW are you in? I'm in an apt. here on the west side and am looking to buy a house somewhere in FW.

I'm still learning this huge town. :eek:

I'm in the West, as well.

It shouldn't be hard to find a home, they are building like CRAZY!!!!

What areas have you seen that you really like?

FYI... KB Homes SUCK.

Just out of curiosity, why do you say that? I've read bad things for just about all the big homebuilders, at least the publicly traded ones. So now I'm more concerned about location and floorplan rather than who built it. At first, the builder was the most important factor to me before I learned that pretty much all of them are high-volume builders who don't really put quality into their homes as some did back in the '60s and '70s. : \

I'm in the West, as well.

It shouldn't be hard to find a home, they are building like CRAZY!!!!

What areas have you seen that you really like?
So far, I've mostly looked at locations 76108 and 76135. I'd like to live near 76116 (Ridgmar Mall area) since it would put me in the middle of work (make $) and downtown (spend $), but like I said, no new construction going on there. And those new downtown condoes are way too expensive (price per sq. ft.), not to mention I probably don't want to deal w/ all that traffic.

Have you lived in FW for a while and do you have advice? I also work on the west side of FW, so that's why I moved to this part. I heard the SE part of FW is all ghetto, so that is def. not on my list. :eek:

Just out of curiosity, why do you say that? I've read bad things for just about all the big homebuilders, at least the publicly traded ones. So now I'm more concerned about location and floorplan rather than who built it. At first, the builder was the most important factor to me before I learned that pretty much all of them are high-volume builders who don't really put quality into their homes as some did back in the '60s and '70s. : \

I used to post on another message board, and some of teh young couples I know that bought with them had horrible experiences (crappy building) NO UPGRADES, Not keepiung the terms of their own warranties and their resale value sucked when they got out, Fox and Jacobs is in the same boat-awful.

I used to post on another message board, and some of teh young couples I know that bought with them had horrible experiences (crappy building) NO UPGRADES, Not keepiung the terms of their own warranties and their resale value sucked when they got out, Fox and Jacobs is in the same boat-awful.
I see. A lot also depends on who the manager of that community is. Some suck and some are not as bad. I don't know if by definition a real estate manager can be described as "great".

I liked the KB Homes floorplan I saw here in TX ("C series"), but the location was not the best.

This househunting has been a very frustrating and educational experience. :lol:

I see. A lot also depends on who the manager of that community is. Some suck and some are not as bad. I don't know if by definition a real estate manager can be described as "great".

I liked the KB Homes floorplan I saw here in TX ("C series"), but the location was not the best.

This househunting has been a very frustrating and educational experience. :lol:

:iagree: But I've never heard anything good about KB or F & J.

:iagree: But I've never heard anything good about KB or F & J.
I see what you mean. Here in TX and probably FW specifically, there are so many smaller name homebuilders that I've never heard of. :eek:

I might check out some properties tomorrow. :woot:

I love Fort Worth...my favorite city in Texas and I don't live there although I do live in the same county. What a great place to live and there is always something happening.

Before you decide on a builder, check out the construction quality in the houses under construction. If you can find D. R. Horton homes in your desired area that you like, I would highly recommend them.

Pay special attention to the soil underneath the house that you buy. You don't want a heavy clay in your soil since during times of drought or heavy rains, the foundations tend to crack more easily in clay.

But, I just love Texas and I'm from California although I've lived here most of my life. Texas people are so friendly and helpful and although it can get miserably hot here, the rest of the year makes it so worthwhile.

I love Fort Worth...my favorite city in Texas and I don't live there although I do live in the same county. What a great place to live and there is always something happening.

Before you decide on a builder, check out the construction quality in the houses under construction. If you can find D. R. Horton homes in your desired area that you like, I would highly recommend them.

Pay special attention to the soil underneath the house that you buy. You don't want a heavy clay in your soil since during times of drought or heavy rains, the foundations tend to crack more easily in clay.

But, I just love Texas and I'm from California although I've lived here most of my life. Texas people are so friendly and helpful and although it can get miserably hot here, the rest of the year makes it so worthwhile.
Glad you enjoy it so much in FW and I'm sure since you're in Tarrant County, you get to still enjoy it quite a bit. Do you go to downtown (Sundance Square) often?

Thanks for the advice; I heard DR Horton builds a pretty good home, albeit "mass-built/cookie-cutter". The soil here is pretty hard compared to NJ, which probably explains why houses don't have basements out here.

I don't know Ft. Worth that well, but I do know that there are a lot of the old 1900ish homes there that are really pretty and well built. Why would you want a new (and probably poorly built home) when you could have an original craftsman home? If Ft. Worth hadn't been too far from work, we would have considered buying there.

If Ft. Worth hadn't been too far from work, we would have considered buying there.
:iagree: Us too.

I don't know Ft. Worth that well, but I do know that there are a lot of the old 1900ish homes there that are really pretty and well built. Why would you want a new (and probably poorly built home) when you could have an original craftsman home? If Ft. Worth hadn't been too far from work, we would have considered buying there.
I'm mainly looking for a new home b/c of its much better energy efficiency. Older homes might run up A/C bills into the $400/mo., whereas a new home of the same size might only be $150/mo.

Also, you have lead paint, asbestos, and related issues w/ older homes. :dontknow:

I'm mainly looking for a new home b/c of its much better energy efficiency. Older homes might run up A/C bills into the $400/mo., whereas a new home of the same size might only be $150/mo.

Also, you have lead paint, asbestos, and related issues w/ older homes. :dontknow:

:iagree:

I'm mainly looking for a new home b/c of its much better energy efficiency. Older homes might run up A/C bills into the $400/mo., whereas a new home of the same size might only be $150/mo.

Also, you have lead paint, asbestos, and related issues w/ older homes. :dontknow:

Good point, but with older homes they have established shade, which helps keep the electric bill down. And lead paint and asbestos would be found on the inspection.

Good point, but with older homes they have established shade, which helps keep the electric bill down. And lead paint and asbestos would be found on the inspection.

Older homes can be a huge financial risk, newer/quality real estate is a more stable choice for someone who may have life changes and need no move/sell get back $$ they put into a place.-Can you tell my Dh is a financial advisor/loan officer? :)

Good point, but with older homes they have established shade, which helps keep the electric bill down. And lead paint and asbestos would be found on the inspection.
Yeah, they have larger trees, but I've still heard of their very high energy bills. Granted, after move-in, one can get energy efficent windows, doors, and A/C unit, which helps a bit.

Yeah, home inspection would find those other issues, but I don't know if I want to deal w/ it. I actually made offers on 2 townhouses when I lived in NJ. Both were built in the 1970s and both "failed" home inspection, so I was able to back out of those deals. Then I moved to TX and after bad exp. w/ the older homes in NJ, have all but ruled out old houses in TX. : \

Yeah, they have larger trees, but I've still heard of their very high energy bills. Granted, after move-in, one can get energy efficent windows, doors, and A/C unit, which helps a bit.

Yeah, home inspection would find those other issues, but I don't know if I want to deal w/ it. I actually made offers on 2 townhouses when I lived in NJ. Both were built in the 1970s and both "failed" home inspection, so I was able to back out of those deals. Then I moved to TX and after bad exp. w/ the older homes in NJ, have all but ruled out old houses in TX. : \

:iagree: AGAIN. :)

:iagree: AGAIN. :)
We must be on the same wavelength. :D :bulb:

Has anyone here attended the State Fair of Texas (http://www.bigtex.com/) in Dallas this year? If so, what did you think of it? I'm thinking of checking it out this Fri.

Has anyone here attended the State Fair of Texas (http://www.bigtex.com/) in Dallas this year? If so, what did you think of it? I'm thinking of checking it out this Fri.

I know this is late, but I don't think I'm going this year.

I know this is late, but I don't think I'm going this year.
I thought your hubby had a great b-day?

I thought your hubby had a great b-day?

He did, we just didn't go to the fair.

I know this is late, but I don't think I'm going this year.
Several of my coworkers went today (for those who had the day off) but I was too busy with other things, so I didn't bother hitching a ride. And my weekend is pretty packed so I don't think I'll get to go. Besides, I'm not a fan of fried foods, so I don't feel like I missed out much. Sure it would've been cool to see the acrobats, etc.

Several of my coworkers went today (for those who had the day off) but I was too busy with other things, so I didn't bother hitching a ride. And my weekend is pretty packed so I don't think I'll get to go. Besides, I'm not a fan of fried foods, so I don't feel like I missed out much. Sure it would've been cool to see the acrobats, etc.

I :heart: acrobats-oh well-next year...

I :heart: acrobats-oh well-next year...
Actually, if I did get to go to the SFoT, I wish I went when that guy won the jalapeno eating contest. :eek:

Yep, there's always next year.

Actually, if I did get to go to the SFoT, I wish I went when that guy won the jalapeno eating contest. :eek:

Yep, there's always next year.

I never heard about that, but ewwwww! Well, have to work in the AM, so goodnight.

I never heard about that, but ewwwww! Well, have to work in the AM, so goodnight.
Hopefully you don't have to work too hard! Enjoy the weekend.

I'm off to Grand Prairie for the Taste of Lexus event. :cool: Anyone else going?

Aw, that sounds fun! Not going though...

Since Texas is 30 minutes west of here, I have to share:

Bud Light presents: real men of genius
Today we salute you Mr. Way Too Proud of Texas Guy!
(Mr. Way Too Proud of Texas Guy!)
Men from lesser states may know their state's capital
But you, you know your state's bird, tree, and even reptile.
(Love that horny toad!)

You display your pride with your lone star tattoo,
Native Texan bumpersticker,
And contempt with any state that doesn't start with "Tex" and end with "Iss."

Sure, there are 49 other states in the union,
But they're smaller, wussier, and the people talk funny.
(Yankee wussies!)

So crack open an ice cold Bud Light oh lover of the lone star state
Because all that flag waving must've made you mighty thirsty.
(Mr. Way Too Pround of Texas Guy!)

Aw, that sounds fun! Not going though...
I had a blast! :cool:

Time for a bump again :woot:

YAYYYY Texas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Woooo-hoooo!

Woooo-hoooo!
:wave2:

Woooo-hoooo!

Don't you mean "YEEEEE-HAWWWW!!!"

:lol: jk!

It's actually a decent day out.

It's actually a decent day out.

63 high today and 47 high tomorrow....booooo for tomorrow!

I can take the cold in limited doseages...

Yeeee HHHHaaaawwww!!!!
Howdy from Fort Worth, yall!!

Texas baby!!!

better yet,

Aggie Baby!!!!!!

If anyone lives near Dallas & would like to come to my HouseParty saturday evening, please PM me. I would love to meet some fellow slickdealers & everyone loves chocolate!!! :)

If anyone lives near Dallas & would like to come to my HouseParty saturday evening, please PM me. I would love to meet some fellow slickdealers & everyone loves chocolate!!! :)

What city? How many people?

I PM'd you Dr Wu :hug:

Yeeee HHHHaaaawwww!!!!
Howdy from Fort Worth, yall!!
Howdy back! :wave:

(Also from FW.)

I was browsing at a local B&N store (in downtown FW - Sundance Square, for those who are familiar) and noticed their Texas books section. I started thumbing through Fixin' to be Texan (http://www.amazon.com/Fixin-Be-Texan-Helen-Bryant/dp/1556226489/sr=8-1/qid=1165516876/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-9727996-3836133?ie=UTF8&s=books) (written by Helen Bryant). It is hilarious! And so true, from my 1/2 year of experience living here. :lol:

Welcome and glad to have ya around!

I know you weren't born in Texas . .. . but ya got here as soon as you could!!

Welcome and glad to have ya around!

I know you weren't born in Texas . .. . but ya got here as soon as you could!!
Thanks. I never thought I'd leave NJ. But I did. Also, I recently did something in TX I never successfully did in NJ: buy a house. Lots of "slick deals" on homes out here, y'all! :cool:

Thanks. I never thought I'd leave NJ. But I did. Also, I recently did something in TX I never successfully did in NJ: buy a house. Lots of "slick deals" on homes out here, y'all! :cool:
:woot: Another convert!

:woot: Another convert!
:lol: Yeah, I guess you can look at it that way. :)

We're newbies to Austin, TX ourselves and are looking to get out of this temporary apt and into our own home, but there are too many good choices in our price range! I love it though and don't see us moving anytime soon...it's awesome here!

I'm not from Texas but I love Texas. You all mean business when it comes to the death penalty. Hats off to you for not putting up with bullshit :)

I'm not from Texas but I love Texas. You all mean business when it comes to the death penalty. Hats off to you for not putting up with bullshit :)

Don't mess with Texas... :shake:

Don't mess with Texas... :shake:
A LOT of other states need to take advice from Texas. You guys don't fall for the song and dance the condemned try and sing. You stick em' and stuff em' :) Now, get other states to follow your lead.

I :heart: Texas.

I :heart: cowboys in tight jeans :)


I :heart: Texas.

I :heart: cowboys in tight jeans :)

mmm.... yeah. Too bad my husband isn't in to that sort of thing. Oh well. That's what the rodeo is for!

mmm.... yeah. Too bad my husband isn't in to that sort of thing. Oh well. That's what the rodeo is for!
I live in MI. All we have here is men in flannel and duct taped jackets :lol:

I live in MI. All we have here is men in flannel and duct taped jackets :lol:

So sad for you... I'll think of you when I load the boys up, chuck the wagon in the van and head for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. We always go check out the exhibit hall and the midway during the day before all the freaks come out. Big fun!

So sad for you... I'll think of you when I load the boys up, chuck the wagon in the van and head for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. We always go check out the exhibit hall and the midway during the day before all the freaks come out. Big fun!
Oh, I'm so jealous! Although, I'm not sure I'd be looking at the right "livestock" :lol:

:lol: There's plenty to see, for sure! And :drool: turkey legs. And deep fried oreos. Yum!

I too :heart: Texas..

I always think about Sandy Cheeks (the squirrel) singing about it :blush:

:lol: There's plenty to see, for sure! And :drool: turkey legs. And deep fried oreos. Yum!
OMGBBQ, Where the fark can I get those?

What is a deep fried oreo??

What is a deep fried oreo??
Yeah, I have to try that one :lol:

Yeah, I have to try that one :lol:
Sounds kind of gross to me :lol: and dripping in grease

I love Texas. Lived near Dallas for 8 months.

I just took a trip to Austin over the weekend. It was my 4th time down there. (I live in north TX.) Good fun. :woot:

u are from Texas...only steers and queers come from Texas

Im from Texas and I'm no steer or queer I'm a unicorn. :cool:

Yeah, I have to try that one :lol:

Thats old news the new thing is to deep fry coke syrup.:vomit:

Thats old news the new thing is to deep fry coke syrup.:vomit:
I'm not sure I'd like to try that :eek: