Blogs from Fort Worth, Texas, United States, North America
Stockshow Parade and Log Cabin Village
Published: January 16th 2012North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth
January 14th 2012
I got off work Friday (13th) and was in the mood to just read. I went to the Library checked out some books and had decided that was what I wanted to do this weekend just chill and read. It was about 1 A.M when I finished one of the books. I was looking forward to sleeping in Saturday morning. I woke up Saturday morning at 8 and thought about trying to go back to sleep. I laid there a little bit then decided to get up and go to the Stockshow Parade in Fort Worth. I had looked it up on the internet earlier in the week and knew it started at 11. I thought about calling a friend to see if they wanted to go too but figured everyone was still asleep so decided ... read more
Getting to Know Texas
Published: February 13th 2012North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth
December 19th 2011
You hear a lot about Texans being larger than life. How they think they are better than the rest of America. In other parts of the world when I’ve met them they have been big characters. Generally they mean well but I didn’t know where all this whole larger than life, patriotic character came from - Enter San Antonio and The Alamo. A lot of big things have happened to this state like the discovery of oil, which can be seen on the state highways. Scattered around are small oilrigs pumping away. Also JFK’s death in Dallas, the massive stadium home to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington and the biggest honky tonk in the world at Billy Bobs in Fort Worth and much, much more. Dallas I was expecting bigger. It is only a small city ... read more
July 16th 2011
Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend Premier Designs National Convention in Fort Worth. I really enjoyed it, especially two of the speakers; Gary Smalley and Joni Eareckson Tada. I remember reading Joni's book as a young girl and was excited to see her in person. I loved that the overall theme of the conference wasn't on how to make the biggest profits, but how to build relationships and be the best you can be. During one of the breaks I went out to see the water gardens that are right next to the convention center. The pools were designed by a New York architect, Phillip Johnson, and have been there since 1974. There are three pools; the Quiet Pool, the Aerating Pool and the Active Pool. The biggest pool, the Active Pool, was ... read more
June 1st 2011
The main reason for my adding to the blog is that I have been asked about the winners of the cheesecake, cupcake, and cheeseburger contests! I have to say that Roxy is my favorite in both the cheesecake and cheeseburger category. I really didn't have a bad piece of cheesecake but I like theirs the best, especially the toffee heath bar! My second place was Stage Deli, and my least favorite was Lindy's. On cheeseburgers, Cozy's was my second favorite and Mother Burger my least favorite. As far as cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery won hands down. Their white on white was amazing and no one else even came close. In fact I couldn't even finish the one from Junior's. On my next stay in NY I decided I would never eat at the same place twice. There ... read more
Budget Travel Fort Worth, Texas
Published: April 10th 2011North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth
April 10th 2011
Fort Worth Texas - I've made the long drive a couple of times. While I was in Fort Worth, I managed to find a great deal on a nice hotel room with a great location. The city is really an inexpensive place to visit. While I was there, I visited the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame and had my picture taken on a real live bull in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The bull, was like a grandpa bull. They put a couple of steps up to it's side and told me "It's Ok, climb on". He even had a Santa hat on his head. My brother swears that the pictures were photoshopped. I also found some of my greatest shopping deals ever at Grapevine. The town is full of malls and great places to shop, especially ... read more
February 1st 2011
1 Feb. woke up at 7.15am due to nature's call and thought I would check out the window. Not expecting (although I knew a cold cell was going to drop temps) for the ground to be covered with snow. Yikes! And the Ipod tells me it is not much better for a couple of days. Getting the train to Austin this arvo (I hope!) - wonder if there will be delays?... read more
leaving Dallas to Fort Worth
Published: February 1st 2011North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth
January 31st 2011
Monday left the hotel Aloft ard 11.30am - found the massive bronze cattle herd on the Pioneer park opposite - very impressively large. Then over to Deeley Plaza again - where some conspiracy authors near the grasy knoll fence were selling their wares. One had interviewed other witnesses etc and had made 4 DVDs ($15 each - the set for $60) - the other had a publication with the JFK autopsy pix in it (used to work for the govt so its OK - otherwise ban on release for another 20 years??). Then down for the Trinity Rail over to Forth Worth - an hour. Walk to Sheraton down the road. Huge room with choice of beds. Then uptown to Sundance Square for wander around the shops - Retro Cowboy and one selling real cowboy boots ... read more
Ft Worth and following my nose
Published: January 28th 2011North America » United States » Texas » Fort Worth
January 28th 2011
January 24, Monday Had to go to Ft Worth to take care of some final (I hope) business and while I was there I decided to check out the sites. Had done some homework and figured the best place to stay for me would be the Studio 6 in North Richland Hills. They have Suites with kitchenettes etc for $199 a week. And they are nice, clean and safe. From Downtown you go north a bit on I-35 and get off on 121 (Airport Frwy) to NE Loop820 going north and then West you get off at Holiday Lane Exit #21 and follow the feeder back East to the Studio 6. It seems a long way but only took me about 20 minutes in medium traffic. I drove out of downtown Ft Worth Sundance Square around ... read more
January 22nd 2011
Visited an elderly friend of our hosts and also their daughter, both of who live locally. Visited Dallas Fort Worth today where they were hosting a cattle show. It was quite a bit warmer, so it was nice to walk around and see all the characters and shops. We completed the maze in about 17 minutes. Felt like big kids, but it was very enjoyable for us and for our hosts who decided that to watch would be more fun. Went for a traditional steak meal in the evening. ... read more
January 1st 2011
Feliz Ano Nuevo 2011 I guess she wasn't as crazed as I thought since we made it on the Miami flight and spent the New Year with champagne in business class once again, on our way back to the good old USA. Yay! Adios, Buenos Aires. It was fun!! Good to be back though. Note: This is for my Dad who said I didn't really finish out this trip saying we got on the flight and made it home. But I did say that in the previous entry, he thinks people only read the snippets available. ... read more
