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Posted: 1/25/2015 4:08:30 PM EDT
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Quoted: Can you let me know of places not to go and places to go in dallas fw while I am there, Found a place called zero gravity, any good ? Do they have any where I can have a go off them mechanical bulls ? I seen on tv ? Also where is there a good gun store? Has arf.com got a store ? Thanks Don't know anything about zero gravity. The DFW crew can let you know about good gun stores although I would recommend a trip to Cabelas. Arfcom has a store but it is in Canton which is east of Dallas and is only open first trade days. here is a link to first monday trade days http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ I have a wedding to attend in March but if your schedule works out and you want to drive the deuce I am about an hour south of Fort Worth. |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 4:37:18 PM EDT
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Billy Bob's in north Fort Worth has a mechanical bull to ride and it is a worth while place to goto. Don't know anything about zero gravity. The DFW crew can let you know about good gun stores although I would recommend a trip to Cabelas. Arfcom has a store but it is in Canton which is east of Dallas and is only open first trade days. here is a link to first monday trade days http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ I have a wedding to attend in March but if your schedule works out and you want to drive the deuce I am about an hour south of Fort Worth. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Can you let me know of places not to go and places to go in dallas fw while I am there, Found a place called zero gravity, any good ? Do they have any where I can have a go off them mechanical bulls ? I seen on tv ? Also where is there a good gun store? Has arf.com got a store ? Thanks Don't know anything about zero gravity. The DFW crew can let you know about good gun stores although I would recommend a trip to Cabelas. Arfcom has a store but it is in Canton which is east of Dallas and is only open first trade days. here is a link to first monday trade days http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ I have a wedding to attend in March but if your schedule works out and you want to drive the deuce I am about an hour south of Fort Worth. Are you going to bring the deuce to Fuddruckers? |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 4:39:40 PM EDT
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You could also try Bass Pro in Grapevine, GT distributors, and maybe DSG arms if you can get in. Cheaper than dirt in McKinney might be a good spot just to go see a decent selection.
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Posted: 1/25/2015 4:58:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you going to bring the deuce to Fuddruckers? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Can you let me know of places not to go and places to go in dallas fw while I am there, Found a place called zero gravity, any good ? Do they have any where I can have a go off them mechanical bulls ? I seen on tv ? Also where is there a good gun store? Has arf.com got a store ? Thanks Don't know anything about zero gravity. The DFW crew can let you know about good gun stores although I would recommend a trip to Cabelas. Arfcom has a store but it is in Canton which is east of Dallas and is only open first trade days. here is a link to first monday trade days http://www.firstmondaycanton.com/ I have a wedding to attend in March but if your schedule works out and you want to drive the deuce I am about an hour south of Fort Worth. Are you going to bring the deuce to Fuddruckers?   |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 5:05:56 PM EDT
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Thanks for info, i will pm you this week about meeting up.
Atb |
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Posted: 1/25/2015 11:52:00 PM EDT
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Although I've never been to zero gravity it has pretty good reviews on yelp.
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Posted: 1/26/2015 12:07:45 AM EDT
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You could go to SAWS near Mesquite. They have a decent bit of Class 3 stuff you can look at, but I do recommend going to GT Distributors.
I second going to Billy Bob's in the Stockyards. |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 4:15:31 PM EDT
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You could go to SAWS near Mesquite. They have a decent bit of Class 3 stuff you can look at, but I do recommend going to GT Distributors. I second going to Billy Bob's in the Stockyards. Hi, Whats billy bobs ? Is Saws a gun store ? Thanks |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 7:59:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hi, Whats billy bobs ? Is Saws a gun store ? Thanks Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You could go to SAWS near Mesquite. They have a decent bit of Class 3 stuff you can look at, but I do recommend going to GT Distributors. I second going to Billy Bob's in the Stockyards. Hi, Whats billy bobs ? Is Saws a gun store ? Thanks Check out Cabela's in Fort Worth. Its a huge outdoor/hunting retail store. Unique gun stores: Jackson Armory. It's the only one Iv'e been to in Dallas. Prices are HIGH, but that won't matter since you can't buy guns and some other stuff. They do have some militaria and rare books and such. The place is like a relic arms museum. There will probably be a lot of snobby soccer moms and 18-26 year old girls around. That area has a lot of wealthy people with a lot of luxury cars. Last time I was there, I kept getting a lot of stink eye towards me, even though I washed my car and bathed the day before  . Just put on your best British Duke of Hereford ensemble or something and show them up |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 8:56:48 PM EDT
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More info on Billy Bob's
http://youtu.be/kDc2pMcCRpA  http://billybobstexas.com/ While you're there you can wander the stockyards and catch a rodeo. http://www.fortworthstockyards.org/Attractions.aspx |
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Posted: 1/27/2015 9:56:32 PM EDT
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Definitely try to go watch a Rodeo
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Posted: 1/28/2015 7:58:57 AM EDT
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Runner runner guns In mckinney, is a great store for evrything AR related.
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Posted: 1/28/2015 9:56:03 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/28/2015 4:20:11 PM EDT
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OP are you going anywhere else in Texas ? http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1E  http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1E
Hi, I want to call by gas monkey garage, fired up garage, gas monkey bar and grill. And try and meet up with as many of the arf.com guys i can. Would like find a place with a motorised bull and have a go of that, Atb. Mart |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 5:38:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hi, I want to call by gas monkey garage, fired up garage, gas monkey bar and grill. And try and meet up with as many of the arf.com guys i can. Would like find a place with a motorised bull and have a go of that, Atb. Mart Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: OP are you going anywhere else in Texas ? http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1E http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1EHi, I want to call by gas monkey garage, fired up garage, gas monkey bar and grill. And try and meet up with as many of the arf.com guys i can. Would like find a place with a motorised bull and have a go of that, Atb. Mart |
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Posted: 1/28/2015 5:55:37 PM EDT
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Hi, I want to call by gas monkey garage, fired up garage, gas monkey bar and grill. And try and meet up with as many of the arf.com guys i can. Would like find a place with a motorised bull and have a go of that, Atb. Mart Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OP are you going anywhere else in Texas ? http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1E http://youtu.be/PGukLuXzH1E
Hi, I want to call by gas monkey garage, fired up garage, gas monkey bar and grill. And try and meet up with as many of the arf.com guys i can. Would like find a place with a motorised bull and have a go of that, Atb. Mart That hotel you were looking at is down the road from the Ft Worth Stock Yard & Billy Bob's. In Dallas (I35E & Loop 12) you will find Gas Monkey which has a restaurant & music venue (attached to Studio Movie Grill across the street) which is about a mile from their actual garage (not sure you'll be able to get inside so you might want to contact them ahead of time). Between those places is a Speedzone with Zero Gravity behind it. |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 9:29:15 AM EDT
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Billy Bob's has a mechanical bull, AND live bull riding on some nights.
We almost had our wedding rehearsal dinner there, but determined that no groomsman would make it out unscathed
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Posted: 1/29/2015 10:56:34 AM EDT
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Where in the UK are you? I used to live in England.
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Posted: 1/29/2015 11:08:20 AM EDT
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Also, OP, we drink sweet iced tea in these parts
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Posted: 1/29/2015 5:00:48 PM EDT
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Staffordshire, the midlands.
Where did you live ? Atb |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 5:02:10 PM EDT
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Whats iced tea ? Is that the stuff that bloke always drinks on duck dynasty ?
I going bring some tea bags with me just incase i need a proper brew.lol Atb |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 5:03:09 PM EDT
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5 weeks to go...
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Posted: 1/29/2015 5:17:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Whats iced tea ? Is that the stuff that bloke always drinks on duck dynasty ? I going bring some tea bags with me just incase i need a proper brew.lol Atb Yes. And don't forget about the Dr. Pepper and Shiner Bock  |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 5:57:07 PM EDT
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I know what dr.pepper is but not shiner back. Whats that ?
Atb. |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 6:12:40 PM EDT
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Beer
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Posted: 1/29/2015 6:24:25 PM EDT
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Staffordshire, the midlands. Where did you live ? Atb Quote HistoryQuoted:
Staffordshire, the midlands. Where did you live ? Atb Staff quarters for RMA Sandhurst, in Camberley. Quoted:
Whats iced tea ? Is that the stuff that bloke always drinks on duck dynasty ? I going bring some tea bags with me just incase i need a proper brew.lol Atb No need. You can buy PG Tips at the local markets in Dallas suburbs. |
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Posted: 1/29/2015 6:26:11 PM EDT
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I know what dr.pepper is but not shiner back. Whats that ? Atb. Shiner is a Texas beer. We drink almost everything with ice here so don't be expecting to get things room temperature. When you ask for water at a restaurant, they will bring you a glass with tap water (which is perfectly fine) but if you insist, they will provide bottle. Unlike Europeans, Americans usually don't drink carbonated water so be warned. Tex-Mex restaurants usually offer chips & salsa free of charge. Get plenty of Dollar bills because you are expected to TIP here. Generally, you should tip 15-25% on your sit down dinner bill (NO VAT so you don't get charged different prices for take-out or dine-in). If you walk up to a counter for service, generally tipping is optional (with exception of bars where the previous standard applies). Most restaurants will offer free refills for non alcoholic drinks and if you insist, they will serve you proper hot tea. There are some great breakfast places which you will have to experience - we go above your traditional English breakfast. Hopefully some guys will chime in on places to hit but the standard Southern breakfast restaurant would be the likes of Cracker Barrel (think GRAVY), then the typical basic breakfast place usually open 24 hours is IHOP, with the cheaper option of Waffle House. If you are in the Dallas area and want something different and higher scale, try Bread Winners. When driving down the highways, you'll see Whataburger fast food burger joints that are native of Texas (think McDonalds). It is illegal to gamble in Texas but if you have a free evening one night while in DFW, you can drive an extra hour to the Oklahoma border to enjoy an Indian casino. |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 5:10:56 PM EDT
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I havnt had a beer in 16 years.lol
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Posted: 1/30/2015 5:13:49 PM EDT
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Outside of london. Are you british or went live there from usa ?
I lived in west Auckland,NewZealand few years back, i would go back there anytime. Atb. Mart |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 5:20:32 PM EDT
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Shiner is a Texas beer. We drink almost everything with ice here so don't be expecting to get things room temperature. When you ask for water at a restaurant, they will bring you a glass with tap water (which is perfectly fine) but if you insist, they will provide bottle. Unlike Europeans, Americans usually don't drink carbonated water so be warned. Tex-Mex restaurants usually offer chips & salsa free of charge. Get plenty of Dollar bills because you are expected to TIP here. Generally, you should tip 15-25% on your sit down dinner bill (NO VAT so you don't get charged different prices for take-out or dine-in). If you walk up to a counter for service, generally tipping is optional (with exception of bars where the previous standard applies). Most restaurants will offer free refills for non alcoholic drinks and if you insist, they will serve you proper hot tea. There are some great breakfast places which you will have to experience - we go above your traditional English breakfast. Hopefully some guys will chime in on places to hit but the standard Southern breakfast restaurant would be the likes of Cracker Barrel (think GRAVY), then the typical basic breakfast place usually open 24 hours is IHOP, with the cheaper option of Waffle House. If you are in the Dallas area and want something different and higher scale, try Bread Winners. When driving down the highways, you'll see Whataburger fast food burger joints that are native of Texas (think McDonalds). It is illegal to gamble in Texas but if you have a free evening one night while in DFW, you can drive an extra hour to the Oklahoma border to enjoy an Indian casino. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I know what dr.pepper is but not shiner back. Whats that ? Atb. Shiner is a Texas beer. We drink almost everything with ice here so don't be expecting to get things room temperature. When you ask for water at a restaurant, they will bring you a glass with tap water (which is perfectly fine) but if you insist, they will provide bottle. Unlike Europeans, Americans usually don't drink carbonated water so be warned. Tex-Mex restaurants usually offer chips & salsa free of charge. Get plenty of Dollar bills because you are expected to TIP here. Generally, you should tip 15-25% on your sit down dinner bill (NO VAT so you don't get charged different prices for take-out or dine-in). If you walk up to a counter for service, generally tipping is optional (with exception of bars where the previous standard applies). Most restaurants will offer free refills for non alcoholic drinks and if you insist, they will serve you proper hot tea. There are some great breakfast places which you will have to experience - we go above your traditional English breakfast. Hopefully some guys will chime in on places to hit but the standard Southern breakfast restaurant would be the likes of Cracker Barrel (think GRAVY), then the typical basic breakfast place usually open 24 hours is IHOP, with the cheaper option of Waffle House. If you are in the Dallas area and want something different and higher scale, try Bread Winners. When driving down the highways, you'll see Whataburger fast food burger joints that are native of Texas (think McDonalds). It is illegal to gamble in Texas but if you have a free evening one night while in DFW, you can drive an extra hour to the Oklahoma border to enjoy an Indian casino. Thanks for the info, i wanted to try a waffle breakfast like you see on the man v food show, but i not a big eater and felt a bit daft about asking.lol I want try and do as much as i can and then hopefully come back with the kids. Atb. Mart |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 5:42:09 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info, i wanted to try a waffle breakfast like you see on the man v food show, but i not a big eater and felt a bit daft about asking.lol I want try and do as much as i can and then hopefully come back with the kids. Atb. Mart Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I know what dr.pepper is but not shiner back. Whats that ? Atb. Shiner is a Texas beer. We drink almost everything with ice here so don't be expecting to get things room temperature. When you ask for water at a restaurant, they will bring you a glass with tap water (which is perfectly fine) but if you insist, they will provide bottle. Unlike Europeans, Americans usually don't drink carbonated water so be warned. Tex-Mex restaurants usually offer chips & salsa free of charge. Get plenty of Dollar bills because you are expected to TIP here. Generally, you should tip 15-25% on your sit down dinner bill (NO VAT so you don't get charged different prices for take-out or dine-in). If you walk up to a counter for service, generally tipping is optional (with exception of bars where the previous standard applies). Most restaurants will offer free refills for non alcoholic drinks and if you insist, they will serve you proper hot tea. There are some great breakfast places which you will have to experience - we go above your traditional English breakfast. Hopefully some guys will chime in on places to hit but the standard Southern breakfast restaurant would be the likes of Cracker Barrel (think GRAVY), then the typical basic breakfast place usually open 24 hours is IHOP, with the cheaper option of Waffle House. If you are in the Dallas area and want something different and higher scale, try Bread Winners. When driving down the highways, you'll see Whataburger fast food burger joints that are native of Texas (think McDonalds). It is illegal to gamble in Texas but if you have a free evening one night while in DFW, you can drive an extra hour to the Oklahoma border to enjoy an Indian casino. Thanks for the info, i wanted to try a waffle breakfast like you see on the man v food show, but i not a big eater and felt a bit daft about asking.lol I want try and do as much as i can and then hopefully come back with the kids. Atb. Mart Total days in Texas? It's a big state that Europeans tend to underestimate so you will want to factor in driving time if you plan on experiencing the various parts of this state. |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 8:17:50 PM EDT
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Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 8:37:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. |
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Posted: 1/30/2015 9:09:26 PM EDT
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We also need to find him a good Mexican place to eat. I don't go to Fort Worth enough to know where the great ones are. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. If he wants Mexican food and is in Ft. Worth he needs to go to Joe T. Garcias. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 1:01:34 AM EDT
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If he wants Mexican food and is in Ft. Worth he needs to go to Joe T. Garcias. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. If he wants Mexican food and is in Ft. Worth he needs to go to Joe T. Garcias. That would be a great place for patio dining. Perfect atmosphere if weather's good. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:01:27 AM EDT
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Joe T. Garcia's is great if you want a couple of higher end restaurants try http://delfriscos.com/steakhouse/fort-worth and http://www.reata.net/ .
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:22:04 AM EDT
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- we go above your traditional English breakfast. 
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Outside of london. Are you british or went live there from usa ? I lived in west Auckland,NewZealand few years back, i would go back there anytime. Atb. Mart I'm American. I married an English bird and went to live there for a while. I talked her into moving to Texas with me. I missed my guns and this big orange thing in the sky which makes it warm. It's an interesting natural phenomenon that most Brits are fascinated by.
In many ways I liked England. On average, the people are more polite and hospitable than anywhere else I've been (including here). I liked a lot of the culture and a bit of the food. Then I found out that Tangy Twiglets were discontinued. 
On the other hand, it is expensive, damp, crowded, and driving on the wrong side of the road/car was really hard to get used to. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:56:59 AM EDT
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There is also Glenn Rose, Texas that is a short drive from Fort Worth.
http://www.fossilrim.org/ http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/dinosaur-valley |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 2:12:44 PM EDT
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Hi,
Yes i be up for meeting up, i going try get as many numbers or emails then when i arrive try meet up. Would be good meet up a load of the arf.com guys at one spot and have a shoot and something eat or whatevers happening. 5 weeks to go. Atb. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 5:05:47 PM EDT
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You could also try Bass Pro in Grapevine, GT distributors, and maybe DSG arms if you can get in. Cheaper than dirt in McKinney might be a good spot just to go see a decent selection. Cheaper than dirt will never get any more of my business because of their business practices during the last couple of years regarding the ammo craze that we saw. Try Runner Runner guns in McKinney, TX as a much better alternative to CTD http://www.runnerrunnerguns.com/aboutus.asp |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 6:17:06 PM EDT
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Cheaper than dirt will never get any more of my business because of their business practices during the last couple of years regarding the ammo craze that we saw. Try Runner Runner guns in McKinney, TX as a much better alternative to CTD http://www.runnerrunnerguns.com/aboutus.asp Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You could also try Bass Pro in Grapevine, GT distributors, and maybe DSG arms if you can get in. Cheaper than dirt in McKinney might be a good spot just to go see a decent selection. Cheaper than dirt will never get any more of my business because of their business practices during the last couple of years regarding the ammo craze that we saw. Try Runner Runner guns in McKinney, TX as a much better alternative to CTD http://www.runnerrunnerguns.com/aboutus.asp Since the OP is not able to buy a firearm I suggested it just to look at a large selection. I don't buy anything there either. |
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Posted: 1/31/2015 11:42:59 PM EDT
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Never had a 'full English' have you? I'm American. I married an English bird and went to live there for a while. I talked her into moving to Texas with me. I missed my guns and this big orange thing in the sky which makes it warm. It's an interesting natural phenomenon that most Brits are fascinated by.
In many ways I liked England. On average, the people are more polite and hospitable than anywhere else I've been (including here). I liked a lot of the culture and a bit of the food. Then I found out that Tangy Twiglets were discontinued.
On the other hand, it is expensive, damp, crowded, and driving on the wrong side of the road/car was really hard to get used to. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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- we go above your traditional English breakfast.
Never had a 'full English' have you? Quoted:
Outside of london. Are you british or went live there from usa ? I lived in west Auckland,NewZealand few years back, i would go back there anytime. Atb. Mart I'm American. I married an English bird and went to live there for a while. I talked her into moving to Texas with me. I missed my guns and this big orange thing in the sky which makes it warm. It's an interesting natural phenomenon that most Brits are fascinated by.
In many ways I liked England. On average, the people are more polite and hospitable than anywhere else I've been (including here). I liked a lot of the culture and a bit of the food. Then I found out that Tangy Twiglets were discontinued.
On the other hand, it is expensive, damp, crowded, and driving on the wrong side of the road/car was really hard to get used to. Yes - gets pretty old after a couple weeks. There's much more variety in choices here - Tex-Mex, waffle/pancake, biscuit/gravy, and other choices. Also, much more flavor than a typical English meal offers. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:47:45 AM EDT
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Yes mainly want to go gun shop to look at the guns available to you guys.
Maybe buy a few bits that i am legal to return to uk. Clothing, bipods ext. Atb. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 7:50:19 AM EDT
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Lol, englands not nice, maybe safer to live in than usa ( at a guess )
If i get the chance go back Nz i will do, see how i like usa maybe give that a try and live there. Atb. |
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Posted: 2/1/2015 9:37:37 AM EDT
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If you go to Jackson in Highland Park, also try to visit the Beretta Gallery in highland. park Village. Look it up, there are only a few in the world. For Texas BBQ try Babbs or Pecan Lodge in Dallas. Also in Dallas Gilleys Bar.
They only stink eyes in HP are given by the wannabes. I drive all around in a suburban with mud and a ranch hand on the front! I recommend getting out of dfw. And visit small towns, ranches,etc. if your budget allo ws, maybe Rough Creek Lodge. |
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Posted: 2/2/2015 5:31:07 PM EDT
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Yes - gets pretty old after a couple weeks. There's much more variety in choices here - Tex-Mex, waffle/pancake, biscuit/gravy, and other choices. Also, much more flavor than a typical English meal offers. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Never had a 'full English' have you? Yes - gets pretty old after a couple weeks. There's much more variety in choices here - Tex-Mex, waffle/pancake, biscuit/gravy, and other choices. Also, much more flavor than a typical English meal offers. OK- we were looking at it from different angles. There is more variety here, but a 'typical' American breakfast often only has 3-4 items. I also have to give the Brits props on bacon. I love their bacon.
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Posted: 2/2/2015 6:27:24 PM EDT
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Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. If he wants Mexican food and is in Ft. Worth he needs to go to Joe T. Garcias. That would be a great place for patio dining. Perfect atmosphere if weather's good. While I would second Joe T.'s don't forget there is one thing about them that we take for grated but could affect the OP if he doesn't plan well - they are a cash only business. No debit or credit cards accepted. We don't want our friend from across the pond stuck doing dishes to pay off his meal. 
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Posted: 2/2/2015 7:20:25 PM EDT
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While I would second Joe T.'s don't forget there is one thing about them that we take for grated but could affect the OP if he doesn't plan well - they are a cash only business. No debit or credit cards accepted. We don't want our friend from across the pond stuck doing dishes to pay off his meal. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Billy Bob's has live bull riding on Friday and Saturday evenings. The stockyards are just next door and definitely worth seeing. There is a Riskeys BBQ in the stockyards. There may be other BBQ places that may or may not be better, but I love the all I can eat beef ribs. There is a daily cattle drive through the stockyards daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. It is a lot tamer than you see in the movies- they try real hard to not stampede over the tourists. On weekends they have cowboys stationed throughout the stockyards on horseback. For some weird reason tourists want to pet the horses, and the Longhorn steer that may have a saddle on it. If I can I would be happy to meet you and show you some of the sights and explain the history. It depends on the day and time and what my wife has planned for me. In fact we may be able to get a few of the Ft. Worth crew out. If he wants Mexican food and is in Ft. Worth he needs to go to Joe T. Garcias. That would be a great place for patio dining. Perfect atmosphere if weather's good. While I would second Joe T.'s don't forget there is one thing about them that we take for grated but could affect the OP if he doesn't plan well - they are a cash only business. No debit or credit cards accepted. We don't want our friend from across the pond stuck doing dishes to pay off his meal. If he is good enough washing dishes he can pay everybody's meal off.
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Posted: 2/2/2015 7:27:12 PM EDT
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OK- we were looking at it from different angles. There is more variety here, but a 'typical' American breakfast often only has 3-4 items. I also have to give the Brits props on bacon. I love their bacon. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Never had a 'full English' have you? Yes - gets pretty old after a couple weeks. There's much more variety in choices here - Tex-Mex, waffle/pancake, biscuit/gravy, and other choices. Also, much more flavor than a typical English meal offers. OK- we were looking at it from different angles. There is more variety here, but a 'typical' American breakfast often only has 3-4 items. I also have to give the Brits props on bacon. I love their bacon. There are many restaurants that have GIANT meals which include multiple add-on plates so OP could expect to order a breakfast and share (grits, hash browns, loaded omelets, and piles of gravy & sausage on giant buttermilk biscuits, and a side of pancakes). Also, I'd be remiss to not suggest menudo (if he really wants to experience the Mexican culture here). Breakfast drinks are usually refilled free & frequently with the exception of orange juice (and possibly hot tea). In the larger cities, brunches are popular on weekends (late breakfast combined with early lunch which tend to cater toward buffet crowd). OP, just remember that you will get twice the food for half the price you're accustomed to spending so there's a good chance that you might gain some weight if you enjoy eating. |
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Posted: 2/3/2015 12:33:44 AM EDT
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Best Mexican restaurant in Ft Worth is La Familia. An ARFCOM dinner there would be outstanding.
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