Im going to Texas

[jackangel]

Correct. I live in Houston. Enough said! lol jk

proof (i don't know what you look like).

my decision to go may hinge on this.

 

[silverstar1025]

proof (i don't know what you look like).

my decision to go may hinge on this.

Houston has pretty girls if you go to the right places. It is not like southern Florida though where beautiful people everywhere.

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

Houston has pretty girls if you go to the right places. It is not like southern Florida though where beautiful people everywhere.

Is sam's boat and the putback still the place to go? I loved the ichmond/westhiemer bars.

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

You'll probably love the D/FW area, if you are used to cities. It's crowded, traffic is impossible during rush hours, etc., that is the worst of it. We have been invaded by "yankees" for so long now because of our jobs that you find people from everywhere. If you go out, you'll probably talk to several people at the restaurant/ club as Texans do like to talk. I wouldn't be surprised if you run into somebody that lived in or near where your hometown is.

We are different from most states as we do have a love for our state that others don't. It is something that is ingrained from early childhood. We know our state song by heart and sing it with enthusiasm. It may stem from the fact that Texas is the only state in the union that was once it's own republic, with it's own president, congress and laws.

Texas is a name derived from the Caddoan Indian word "taysha" meaning "friend". Being friendly is one of the things we're best known for.

There's tons of things to see and do in and around Dallas, I hope you have some free time. BM and Grump live in the area between Dallas and Fort Worth, it would be really cool to have the time to grab a lunch or dinner w/ them if you could.

I wish I lived closer, I'm 2 1/2 hours down the road.

where ya from?

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

my cousin's getting engaged next month. he's in the houston area.

so...texas women are very nice and beautiful, is that it? tell the truth.

There are pretty girls everywhere you go houston is no exception. Psstt. they all give head at bars in houston. You just gotta ask.

 

[silverstar1025]

Is sam's boat and the putback still the place to go? I loved the ichmond/westhiemer bars.

Sam's Boat is still popular if you like the patio thing. Richmond isn't as hopping like was back in the day. Most prefer downtown.

 

[bigmann245]

i still cant wait. thanks for all the info. im hoping i can meet up with some people from here. im always willing to party or just hang out....

 

[tracemhunter]

Some things you should know:
-No, we do not ride around on horses (people ask me this EVERY time I go out of state).
-Most of us are nice people that are willing to help out.
-Most of us are raised to behave politely in public so saying "fuck" will get you attention.
-Texas weather is very unpredictable.
-Neighborhoods in Dallas are hit or miss. One block will have new $2000/mo apts and the next will be shitty shanties. For $1600/mo you can get a pretty nice apartment in the ritzy part of town.
-A lot of Texans are extremely prideful ("Texas is the best state in the United States! It was our choice to join the union!). This can get very annoying and the rednecks are typically the only people who say this.
-Dallas public schools suck.
-Nobody gives a shit about hockey, lacrosse, or the Texas Rangers. We LOVE football. However, because the Stars have done well this year hockey's popularity is going up.
-The traffic is horrible during rush hour, especially if you live in the suburbs. A drive from downtown Dallas to Plano (15mi) can take well over 45min during rush hour. Fortunately, the highway patrol doesn't really monitor the major city highways that much so during the day or late at night you can easily drive 90mph+ and not be worried about getting pulled over.
-The public transportation system has its uses but you will be driving everywhere.
-When it comes to beer, you will mostly see Miller Lite or Coors Lite in everyone's hand.

If you want to know anything else... ask.

 

[calveless wonder]

Show them Texas boys how we do it in the NYC

 

[bigmann245]

Some things you should know:
-No, we do not ride around on horses (people ask me this EVERY time I go out of state).
-Most of us are nice people that are willing to help out.
-Most of us are raised to behave politely in public so saying "fuck" will get you attention.
-Texas weather is very unpredictable.
-Neighborhoods in Dallas are hit or miss. One block will have new $2000/mo apts and the next will be shitty shanties. For $1600/mo you can get a pretty nice apartment in the ritzy part of town.
-A lot of Texans are extremely prideful ("Texas is the best state in the United States! It was our choice to join the union!). This can get very annoying and the rednecks are typically the only people who say this.
-Dallas public schools suck.
-Nobody gives a shit about hockey, lacrosse, or the Texas Rangers. We LOVE football. However, because the Stars have done well this year hockey's popularity is going up.
-The traffic is horrible during rush hour, especially if you live in the suburbs. A drive from downtown Dallas to Plano (15mi) can take well over 45min during rush hour. Fortunately, the highway patrol doesn't really monitor the major city highways that much so during the day or late at night you can easily drive 90mph+ and not be worried about getting pulled over.
-The public transportation system has its uses but you will be driving everywhere.
-When it comes to beer, you will mostly see Miller Lite or Coors Lite in everyone's hand.

If you want to know anything else... ask.

im only gonna be there for 3 days and im staying in a hotel pretty close to where i will be training. there giving me a car with a driver to get to and from the job as well as to and from where i want to go. i think thats pretty darn cool. but thanks for the info. im a pretty nice guy (i hope ) and i get along with pretty much anyone. ive been a bouncer for many years so i know how to talk my way out of anything. but thats some great info about the area. im sure i will enjoy my stay.