I'm thinking that even a gray-haired, overweight and over 60 woman like me can probably get lucky in the cowboy section of Ft. Worth. Not that I went down that road, mind you, too much family around, but I'm just saying. Lots of older cowboys giving the eye to even me! Ft. Worth, the cowboy section, "Stockyard Station," is touristy, kitchy, historic and rather fun. Excellent shopping for boots, saddles, hats and shirts. Good beer and pool tables at Billy Bob's, which is a huge venue, by the way. Lunch at the Love Shack: burgers, beers, hotdogs and fries, live music, overlooking the boulevard. A cattle drive down Main Street with a dozen or more huge long-horn steers. Doesn't get much more Texan than that.
This morning we were off to Jack's Backyard outside of Dallas for brunch and the bottomless pitcher of Mimosas. Cool, funky, very friendly and great fun. Now the football playoffs are on TV and several of the family contingent are intent on that sort of Sunday viewing, while the rest of us are not. Lasagna and home-made bread for dinner, early to bed and our flight leaves Dallas tomorrow (Monday) morning before the sun comes up. Ugh.
We've met great people, have laughed way too much and have had way too much fun for a four day holiday. We will be back. Texas might have too many conservative redneck hacks but they also have some folks on the other side of that coin who do like to show a visitor a really good time.
I promise to introduce you to as many of the "other side of the coin" people as possible. Just keep coming back! There is so much more to do and see. This state is HUGE. :)
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