tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post8738842551115985359..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Dallas - More BigJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-51021290110986861052017-01-26T16:11:09.940-08:002017-01-26T16:11:09.940-08:00We didn't get a towel - they were for the play...We didn't get a towel - they were for the playoff game (and the boxes sealed). I don't even have a Terrible Towel from Pittsburgh! Tiny living keeps me from stocking up :-))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-40537860341148442662017-01-21T22:13:24.090-08:002017-01-21T22:13:24.090-08:00Cool! Did you get a stadium towel? I love the sc...Cool! Did you get a stadium towel? I love the sculptures, especially the stampede!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-82078915406810990122017-01-19T07:28:56.026-08:002017-01-19T07:28:56.026-08:00Like Laurel said, it's a weird time of year fo...Like Laurel said, it's a weird time of year for them - I always say we won't go that way in the spring! Dallas is pretty easy to navigate for a big city and there are some nice wilderness areas not far from the downtown that would be nice in warmer weather.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-74976025431785969842017-01-19T07:26:09.646-08:002017-01-19T07:26:09.646-08:00I really didn't give us enough time as there i...I really didn't give us enough time as there is a lot to do and see - was mostly focused on seeing the stadium :-) I'm hoping this tornado experience means we won't ever come that close again!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8109408459840697282017-01-19T07:23:50.202-08:002017-01-19T07:23:50.202-08:00There was a little traffic mid-day on the surround...There was a little traffic mid-day on the surrounding highways, but it wasn't bad for all I've heard about it. There is a lot of art and history, we'll be back to catch more of it!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-81077281803093124462017-01-19T02:28:16.947-08:002017-01-19T02:28:16.947-08:00Late to the party here but love this post. Can...Late to the party here but love this post. Can't believe the size of those stadium screens. Great shot of Bill at the 50. So glad you were led to the Hall of State. I've never heard of it but it obviously deserves more attention than it is getting. The cattle drive looks fantastic. I've never really considered going to Dallas. I don't do cities but now you've made me reconsider although the one thing I really don't like about going west is those tornadoes. We end up in bath houses every time. Not coming east but always going west though usually in the spring. Hope that's the end of that for you.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-80626710587483569742017-01-18T20:24:22.816-08:002017-01-18T20:24:22.816-08:00For a short visit you packed in a great tour of Da...For a short visit you packed in a great tour of Dallas. Cowboy stadium sure seems to be everything it appears to be. From your photo that tunnel just doesn't cut it. What a thrill for Bill:) Love those "boots!" <br /><br />The Cattle Drive Sculpture is quite impressive...very Big...very Texas:)<br /><br />So glad the tornado passed the park. We've never come that close. It must have been scary.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22637126504619193632017-01-18T20:05:35.058-08:002017-01-18T20:05:35.058-08:00So scary to have a tornado that close to you! This...So scary to have a tornado that close to you! This isn't even supposed to be tornado season in Texas! Glad you guys are safe. Despite the tornado scare, you really did have a "big" time in Dallas. The Texas Hall of State is beautiful, and so is the cattle drive sculpture. You've put Dallas on our list for our next trip through that enormous state. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-7778677581230445972017-01-18T17:02:22.719-08:002017-01-18T17:02:22.719-08:00Great game, bad ending :-( I took a ridiculous num...Great game, bad ending :-( I took a ridiculous number of photos!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-88886786401910923122017-01-18T17:01:36.827-08:002017-01-18T17:01:36.827-08:00Bill wondered if you'd like that :-)))) It'...Bill wondered if you'd like that :-)))) It's an awesome display - I have more pics of it, remind me when we see you.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-57638764246372394202017-01-18T17:00:24.023-08:002017-01-18T17:00:24.023-08:00The statues are brilliant :-) Knowing there was a ...The statues are brilliant :-) Knowing there was a block structure to hide in did help some!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69100954476226791452017-01-18T16:59:21.099-08:002017-01-18T16:59:21.099-08:00It was a bit intimidating standing under those meg...It was a bit intimidating standing under those mega screens! Tessa didn't pay much attention, she was more interested in the people on the sidewalk :-) Don't ever need to be that close to a tornado again!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-73713661958801232302017-01-18T16:57:23.620-08:002017-01-18T16:57:23.620-08:00The Hall was a wonderful surprise! That cattle dri...The Hall was a wonderful surprise! That cattle drive is so cool - a must see in Dallas :-)<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-8425631527145461402017-01-18T16:56:03.942-08:002017-01-18T16:56:03.942-08:00Weather looks good for the rest of our journey, bu...Weather looks good for the rest of our journey, but we are on our way west!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-26152665936957772312017-01-18T13:22:54.125-08:002017-01-18T13:22:54.125-08:00Wow!!! I'm glad you guys were okay.. we watche...Wow!!! I'm glad you guys were okay.. we watched the game here. It was good! We were rooting for Dallas! Loved the pictures! Laura Belterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02223691081890802296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-78219353949386348652017-01-18T13:14:21.750-08:002017-01-18T13:14:21.750-08:00Thanks for the photo of the WMU Bronco helmet next...Thanks for the photo of the WMU Bronco helmet next to the Cotton Bowl trophy, Jodee! So cool!exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-25373616147875790652017-01-18T11:58:25.127-08:002017-01-18T11:58:25.127-08:00I could almost hear the rumbling of those cattle j...I could almost hear the rumbling of those cattle just from your pictures!<br /><br />1/2 mile is way too close to a tornado touchdown. Glad to hear you went to the shelter. Even more glad to hear you are OK. Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-6250647350611443172017-01-18T09:35:18.974-08:002017-01-18T09:35:18.974-08:00Wow, that stadium took some engineering to build! ...Wow, that stadium took some engineering to build! 1.2 MILLION POUNDS EACH!!!! Bill looks just as happy as you were when you were in the Steelers locker room :-) I think running with the bull statues is way safer than the actual running with the bulls festival, LOL How did Tessa react to the statues? Probably sniffed like crazy and then figured it was nothing to worry about.<br />I agree with the other, 1/2 mile is WAY too close! Glad you all are safe :-) Rene https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780561678301320661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-23750008679629466842017-01-18T08:21:05.902-08:002017-01-18T08:21:05.902-08:00Loved your pictures from The Hall of State. I can...Loved your pictures from The Hall of State. I can't believe you had the whole place to yourself! But my favorite would be the Cattle Drive Sculpture...love your description! <br /><br />A half a mile is way to close for a tornado! <br /><br />Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-85859008976525144222017-01-18T07:13:55.302-08:002017-01-18T07:13:55.302-08:00oh my, that tornado was waaaay too close! Better g...oh my, that tornado was waaaay too close! Better get on out of TX!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-86186097229366646442017-01-18T06:23:22.998-08:002017-01-18T06:23:22.998-08:00And they're right :-))))And they're right :-))))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-77277205723523207332017-01-17T20:15:30.335-08:002017-01-17T20:15:30.335-08:00Guess it is said that everything is BIG in Texas.Guess it is said that everything is BIG in Texas.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.com