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And let the Vacation begin......
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Morning Ashley!!
I want every bit of food thats on that picture because i can assure you i will eat it!!
Then like Elizabeth said we have to find a hot ranch hand for me but make sure he has his own healthy bank account because i've spent too much on my last one!!
I want every bit of food thats on that picture because i can assure you i will eat it!!
Then like Elizabeth said we have to find a hot ranch hand for me but make sure he has his own healthy bank account because i've spent too much on my last one!!
Morning Susan!
Wonderful, Laureen!
if you go here you can see what's actually in bloom right now!Originally Posted by Sar
Wow, Laureen! Those gardens are beautiful!I don't know if i've missed this, but are they open to the public all year round?
They are so wonderully colourful!! What a great start to our visit to Texas!
Can Tibby and Molly get some hats too?
we can find one tonight at... Billy Bob's! the world's largest honky tonk!Originally Posted by rosiemac
Morning Ashley!!
I want every bit of food thats on that picture because i can assure you i will eat it!!
Then like Elizabeth said we have to find a hot ranch hand for me but make sure he has his own healthy bank account because i've spent too much on my last one!!
so cute, Teufel!
Beautiful, this really has me longing for Spring!
now, it's only 2pm here... what would y'all like to do next?
shop?
eat?
visit another place?
shop?
eat?
visit another place?
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morning everyone
Morning Danny!!!
I was just going to put my name forward to ride the bull thinking it was a mechanical one but their real!!!!
I was just going to put my name forward to ride the bull thinking it was a mechanical one but their real!!!!
there are mechanical ones at Billy Bob'sOriginally Posted by rosiemac
Morning Danny!!!
I was just going to put my name forward to ride the bull thinking it was a mechanical one but their real!!!!
OOPS! no, they're all real!
With 32 bar stations and space for 6000 guests, Billy Bob's bills itself as the world's largest honky-tonk.
he History Of Billy Bob's Texas
The Building now known as Billy Bob's Texas was built in 1910 and was once a large open-air barn for housing prize cattle during the Fort Worth Stock Show.
In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed by the City of Fort Worth at a cost of $183,500 and the tower added. The "new" structure contained 1257 animal stalls, and a 1200 seat auction ring that is now Billy Bob's Bull Riding arena.
The floor of Billy Bob's slopes from the entry toward the showroom stage, making an ideal elevation for concert seating.
This slope was originally constructed to allow easy cleaning and runoff from the cattle pens. Livestock events were held here until the stock show moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, in the present downtown area, around 1943.
During World War II, the building was used as an airplane factory for the Globe Aircraft Corporation.
In the 1950's the building became a department store so large that the stock boys wore roller skates to make their jobs quicker and easier.
With 127,000 square feet of space, which is nearly 3 acres inside and 20 acres of parking, for entertainment and events, Billy Bob's has 32 Max individual bar stations, country music's biggest stars, Live Pro Bull Riding and a Texas size dance floor for everyone to enjoy.
Billy Bob's Texas opened April 1, 1981 to national attention with Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers as the first performers. Other artists who appeared that first week were Waylon Jennings, Janie Fricke & Willie Nelson.
Comparisons to Gilley's located in Houston where the movie "Urban Cowboy" was filmed starring John Travolta were numerous. Gilley's was only 44,000 square feet, less than half the size of Billy Bob's and did not have Live Pro Bull Riding.
Our rated capacity is 6028 people at any one time.
We are open from Monday - Saturday from 11 AM until 2 AM
& on Sundays from 12 Noon until 2 AM
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The most bottled beer sold in one night was at a Hank Williams Jr. Concert. A total of 16,000 bottles were sold.The next highest bottled beer sales totaled 13,000 during a Clint Black Concert.
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Merle Haggard once bought a round of Drinks for the whole Club & set a world record.
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The Youngest singer ever to perform at Billy Bob's is LeAnn Rimes.
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Garth Brooks last performed at Billy Bob's Texas in 1990.
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More Than 15 Million Visitors have come through Billy Bob's Doors since 1981.
Billy Bob's Texas has been equally popular on TV and Movie screens. Several episodes of the television series "Dallas" were shot here at BBT. Other television shows including "Walker Texas Ranger", CBS's "Happy New Year America", "CBS This Morning", and The Nashville Network's "On Stage" series have also been seen from BBT.
Movies filmed at Billy Bob's Texas have included:
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"Over The Top", starring Sylvester Stallone in 1987
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"Baja Oklahoma", with Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote & Willie Nelson in 1988.
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"Necessary Roughness", with Scott Bakula, Sinbad, Robert Loggia & Kathy Ireland in 1991.
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"Pure Country" in 1992, starring George Strait.
We have also been the site of several Country Music Videos. The artists have included Billy Dean, Collin Raye, Bryan White, Daron Norwood, The Marshall Tucker Band, BR549, & Aaron Tippin.
Many people know Billy Bob's as the Host of Country Music's biggest stars. We have also played host to Rock 'n' Roll & Pop Music stars. We have featured artists such as Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine, Ringo Starr, .38 Special, Men At Work, The Go-Go's, Steppenwolf, & ZZ Top. Even Bob Hope performed onstage at Billy Bob's Texas.
It's no wonder that Billy Bob's Texas has been named Country Music Club of the Year 5 times by the Academy of Country Music and 2 times by the Country Music Association. We have also won the Country Music Association's Venue of the Year award! That's an incredible 8 times! That's why we say "We Have A Honky Tonk Attitude!"
he History Of Billy Bob's Texas
The Building now known as Billy Bob's Texas was built in 1910 and was once a large open-air barn for housing prize cattle during the Fort Worth Stock Show.
In 1936, as a Texas Centennial Project, the building was enclosed by the City of Fort Worth at a cost of $183,500 and the tower added. The "new" structure contained 1257 animal stalls, and a 1200 seat auction ring that is now Billy Bob's Bull Riding arena.
The floor of Billy Bob's slopes from the entry toward the showroom stage, making an ideal elevation for concert seating.
This slope was originally constructed to allow easy cleaning and runoff from the cattle pens. Livestock events were held here until the stock show moved to the Will Rogers Memorial Complex, in the present downtown area, around 1943.
During World War II, the building was used as an airplane factory for the Globe Aircraft Corporation.
In the 1950's the building became a department store so large that the stock boys wore roller skates to make their jobs quicker and easier.
With 127,000 square feet of space, which is nearly 3 acres inside and 20 acres of parking, for entertainment and events, Billy Bob's has 32 Max individual bar stations, country music's biggest stars, Live Pro Bull Riding and a Texas size dance floor for everyone to enjoy.
Billy Bob's Texas opened April 1, 1981 to national attention with Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers as the first performers. Other artists who appeared that first week were Waylon Jennings, Janie Fricke & Willie Nelson.
Comparisons to Gilley's located in Houston where the movie "Urban Cowboy" was filmed starring John Travolta were numerous. Gilley's was only 44,000 square feet, less than half the size of Billy Bob's and did not have Live Pro Bull Riding.
Our rated capacity is 6028 people at any one time.
We are open from Monday - Saturday from 11 AM until 2 AM
& on Sundays from 12 Noon until 2 AM
*
The most bottled beer sold in one night was at a Hank Williams Jr. Concert. A total of 16,000 bottles were sold.The next highest bottled beer sales totaled 13,000 during a Clint Black Concert.
*
Merle Haggard once bought a round of Drinks for the whole Club & set a world record.
*
The Youngest singer ever to perform at Billy Bob's is LeAnn Rimes.
*
Garth Brooks last performed at Billy Bob's Texas in 1990.
*
More Than 15 Million Visitors have come through Billy Bob's Doors since 1981.
Billy Bob's Texas has been equally popular on TV and Movie screens. Several episodes of the television series "Dallas" were shot here at BBT. Other television shows including "Walker Texas Ranger", CBS's "Happy New Year America", "CBS This Morning", and The Nashville Network's "On Stage" series have also been seen from BBT.
Movies filmed at Billy Bob's Texas have included:
*
"Over The Top", starring Sylvester Stallone in 1987
*
"Baja Oklahoma", with Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Coyote & Willie Nelson in 1988.
*
"Necessary Roughness", with Scott Bakula, Sinbad, Robert Loggia & Kathy Ireland in 1991.
*
"Pure Country" in 1992, starring George Strait.
We have also been the site of several Country Music Videos. The artists have included Billy Dean, Collin Raye, Bryan White, Daron Norwood, The Marshall Tucker Band, BR549, & Aaron Tippin.
Many people know Billy Bob's as the Host of Country Music's biggest stars. We have also played host to Rock 'n' Roll & Pop Music stars. We have featured artists such as Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine, Ringo Starr, .38 Special, Men At Work, The Go-Go's, Steppenwolf, & ZZ Top. Even Bob Hope performed onstage at Billy Bob's Texas.
It's no wonder that Billy Bob's Texas has been named Country Music Club of the Year 5 times by the Academy of Country Music and 2 times by the Country Music Association. We have also won the Country Music Association's Venue of the Year award! That's an incredible 8 times! That's why we say "We Have A Honky Tonk Attitude!"
Well i certainly like the sound of this place!!!
Hello there - I'm sorry I've been away for a few days, but I had a sudden call to come to France as my friend located the ideal house for me! ANd she is right and I have put in an offer. So I will be away for another few days while I sort it all out, and maybe next year I can invite you all to Normandie!
HAve fun. I'll catch up soon
Jenny
HAve fun. I'll catch up soon
Jenny
Oh brilliant Jenny!!!!
A couple of friends of mine are in Northern France with a guest house but may have to sell up and come back to the UK because of health reasons
A couple of friends of mine are in Northern France with a guest house but may have to sell up and come back to the UK because of health reasons
Billy Bob's Texas is the first & largest night club in America with Real Live! Bull Riding. We do not have a mechanical bull.
Over the past 20 years, more than 25, 000 bulls have bucked in Billy Bob's arena. It's not unusual to see top professional bull riders test their skills on the back of a twisting bull.
Our list of riders has included World Champions such as Tuff Hedeman, Ty Murray and Adriano Moraos as well as the many up and coming local & regional competitors that are here each week.
Bull riding is a dangerous sport, and competitors at Billy Bob's must be pro or semipro athletes. This means they must have a riders card from the PBR, PRCA or other rodeo sanctioning organization that we recognize.
Bulls generally weigh between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds. When compared to that of most bull riders at 150 pounds, this is quite overwhelming. It requires training, skill, and a good dose of courage to compete in this event.
this is a rodeo clown..he helps divert the bull when/if the cowboy falls off!
Over the past 20 years, more than 25, 000 bulls have bucked in Billy Bob's arena. It's not unusual to see top professional bull riders test their skills on the back of a twisting bull.
Our list of riders has included World Champions such as Tuff Hedeman, Ty Murray and Adriano Moraos as well as the many up and coming local & regional competitors that are here each week.
Bull riding is a dangerous sport, and competitors at Billy Bob's must be pro or semipro athletes. This means they must have a riders card from the PBR, PRCA or other rodeo sanctioning organization that we recognize.
Bulls generally weigh between 1,800 and 2,000 pounds. When compared to that of most bull riders at 150 pounds, this is quite overwhelming. It requires training, skill, and a good dose of courage to compete in this event.
this is a rodeo clown..he helps divert the bull when/if the cowboy falls off!
Hi guys
Bull riding....Cool!
Bull riding....Cool!
so, what's everybody want to drink - texas longnecks?
this is Lone Star beer - the state beer of Texas... however. since i don't drink beer, i can't vouch for the taste!
this is Lone Star beer - the state beer of Texas... however. since i don't drink beer, i can't vouch for the taste!
Have fun with the bulls, everyone -- looks like i'm going to have some catching up to do, but it'll have to be later...
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