I'll do that!! But it'll have to wait until later, I'm afraid
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And let the Vacation begin......
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well, i'm thinking about this evening - what would y'all like to do?
anyone out there have an opinion?
anyone out there have an opinion?
well, no one seems to be around right now,
so i'll make the decision for you - we're going to a club... the Double Wide!
here's a review...
Double Wide
3510 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75226
By SUNNI THOMPSON / Dallas Web Staff
I should preface this article with a big disclaimer: I was born and raised in Alabama, and my parents – while born and partially raised in other locations such as South Carolina and Canada – attended both high school and college in Alabama. I know a lot about rednecks. I also know a lot about mobile homes.
Imagine my delight when a press release passed my way about a new "high-concept" bar named Double Wide, a trailer-home inspired bar. My curiosity was insatiable – how would they attempt to imitate something I thought was inimitable? The answer: With flair, panache and a little bit of Colt 45.
Double Wide is arguably the most thoroughly researched and carefully planned bar in Dallas. From the wood paneling to the macramÃ[emoji]169[/emoji] wall hangings to the airbrushed patio (with Big Wheel, natch), the design team has created a brilliant homage to all things red in the neck. I felt right at home amongst the hook rug art covering the walls (yes, I know, I probably shouldn't admit that).
Multiple visits will probably unearth other treasures not seen on the initial visit. Notice that the television only plays footage of tornados ripping across small-town America (and hopefully no one can miss the gigantic spinning tornado on the roof). Cop a squat on one of the booth benches lining the wall – complete with plastic furniture cover. Head to the women's restroom (OK, maybe you guys should sit this one out) and enjoy the pink fluffy toilet seat cover – and wonder how long THAT idea will last.
For many people, Double Wide will be a one-hit wonder – a place to visit once to gawk and laugh at with their friends before they move on to the plusher confines of other Dallas bars. For others – OK, me – it will be a place to reminisce about a glorious time and place where black velvet paintings of The King were the height of wall-decor fashion. Pass the Pabst and a bucket of fried chicken, hon, I'm headin' on down to the Double Wide tonight.
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here's a review...
Double Wide
3510 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75226
By SUNNI THOMPSON / Dallas Web Staff
I should preface this article with a big disclaimer: I was born and raised in Alabama, and my parents – while born and partially raised in other locations such as South Carolina and Canada – attended both high school and college in Alabama. I know a lot about rednecks. I also know a lot about mobile homes.
Imagine my delight when a press release passed my way about a new "high-concept" bar named Double Wide, a trailer-home inspired bar. My curiosity was insatiable – how would they attempt to imitate something I thought was inimitable? The answer: With flair, panache and a little bit of Colt 45.
Double Wide is arguably the most thoroughly researched and carefully planned bar in Dallas. From the wood paneling to the macramÃ[emoji]169[/emoji] wall hangings to the airbrushed patio (with Big Wheel, natch), the design team has created a brilliant homage to all things red in the neck. I felt right at home amongst the hook rug art covering the walls (yes, I know, I probably shouldn't admit that).
Multiple visits will probably unearth other treasures not seen on the initial visit. Notice that the television only plays footage of tornados ripping across small-town America (and hopefully no one can miss the gigantic spinning tornado on the roof). Cop a squat on one of the booth benches lining the wall – complete with plastic furniture cover. Head to the women's restroom (OK, maybe you guys should sit this one out) and enjoy the pink fluffy toilet seat cover – and wonder how long THAT idea will last.
For many people, Double Wide will be a one-hit wonder – a place to visit once to gawk and laugh at with their friends before they move on to the plusher confines of other Dallas bars. For others – OK, me – it will be a place to reminisce about a glorious time and place where black velvet paintings of The King were the height of wall-decor fashion. Pass the Pabst and a bucket of fried chicken, hon, I'm headin' on down to the Double Wide tonight.
schedule: [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]WEDNESDAY[/font] [font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]
DJ Keenan
Great 80â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s Rock and Roll
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ok, guys - i'm shutting down for the night... y'all have fun at the Double Wide. see ya tomorrow - wherever we may be! hoped you liked north Texas... we'll be headed back this way to south Texas later on, so you can get your 'Tex-Mex' cravings taken care of then!
till tomorrow...
till tomorrow...
laureen227 said:I think we can spend the night here!....
nightclub! i know, i said i was leaving, but i need to send a pic to caption this so i logged back on - & here you people were!
dancing & drinking for the remainder of the evening!
alright, really gone now! y'all have fun, now, y'hear?
alright, I'm going to the bar.
Bartender, since we are close to Mexico, I want a shot of Jose Cuervo.
Bartender, since we are close to Mexico, I want a shot of Jose Cuervo.
Buh-Bye Laureen! Thanx for the Dallas tour! it's been a hoot!!!
Thank you so much Laureen!
OOHHH!!! Can I have one of those too please!!!???
Cola go talk to Gordo! (Hehe she is being really shy now that they are valentines!)
Baker! No driving on the bar!!!
Thanks Fran! It looks wonderful!!!
Bartender, another shot of Jose Cuervo for my friend Ashley!
Gordo:
Hi Cola, I got you a little gift
It has catnip inside....make sure baker doesn't see you.
Hi Cola, I got you a little gift
It has catnip inside....make sure baker doesn't see you.
(Cola) Oh Thank you Gordo! I'll keep it away from Baker and treasure it forever!
Anybody home???
I know I've been on even less today than recently
-- but it was in aid of clearing the decks, so I could welcome you properly to British Columbia tomorrow (well, for some it's already today). I'm not going to stay around for too long tonight, cuz I seem to have picked up a head cold, and I'd like to get a decent night's sleep. Buuuuuuuuuuuut...I thought I'd give you a little preview...
First off, we are not going to pay any attention to what the weather is doing. February can be lovely or lousy, so for our purposes, we’ll just assume the best. Just in case you’d like to know what it’s REALLY like while you’re here...
http://www.discovervancouver.com/weather.asp
I was hoping we might have someone on the trip from Vancouver Island – you really need to see the Island! Understand, it is not, as it were, My Stomping Ground, but it is a part of this wonderful province that is perfectly accessible for short trips -- and getting there is half the attraction -- so I would definitely take visitors there. Well, we don’t have an Islander with us, so I’m going to do some of that, as well as some Vancouver stuff. I’ll repeat some of what we did on the last vacation, but I’ve got some new sights for you, too.
I’ll take a group to the Island by ferry – we’ll see a bit of see the Butchart Gardens, have lunch in Victoria, then we’ll drive up-Island to the Comox Valley.
Those who stay on this side of the water will see Granville Island – the Market and craft studios. We’ll do some garden things here, too, and we’ll take the chocoholics back to Chocolate Arts (Danielle, Jan, Susan: hope you’ve got lots of room in your luggage!)
Anyone who is really gung-ho, of course, is welcome to do both trips – it is a virtual vacation, after all!
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Since we’re arriving from out of the country, we’ll be coming into the International arrivals area of Vancouver International airport (YVR, if you care) – don’t forget to watch for the Spirit of Haida Gwaii an amazing sculpture by Bill Reid.
So, now, everyone get a good night’s sleep, and be ready to come to Vancouver. If anyone’s champing at the bit, have a look here...
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/visitors.htm
or for a less formal approach..
http://www.discovervancouver.com/GVB/index.asp
for articles about all aspects of Vancouver. The article “Oakridge” tells about my area of the city. Now I’m going to run ahead and do a little last minute arranging
, and I’ll see you in the morning.
I know I've been on even less today than recently
First off, we are not going to pay any attention to what the weather is doing. February can be lovely or lousy, so for our purposes, we’ll just assume the best. Just in case you’d like to know what it’s REALLY like while you’re here...
http://www.discovervancouver.com/weather.asp
I was hoping we might have someone on the trip from Vancouver Island – you really need to see the Island! Understand, it is not, as it were, My Stomping Ground, but it is a part of this wonderful province that is perfectly accessible for short trips -- and getting there is half the attraction -- so I would definitely take visitors there. Well, we don’t have an Islander with us, so I’m going to do some of that, as well as some Vancouver stuff. I’ll repeat some of what we did on the last vacation, but I’ve got some new sights for you, too.
I’ll take a group to the Island by ferry – we’ll see a bit of see the Butchart Gardens, have lunch in Victoria, then we’ll drive up-Island to the Comox Valley.
Those who stay on this side of the water will see Granville Island – the Market and craft studios. We’ll do some garden things here, too, and we’ll take the chocoholics back to Chocolate Arts (Danielle, Jan, Susan: hope you’ve got lots of room in your luggage!)
Anyone who is really gung-ho, of course, is welcome to do both trips – it is a virtual vacation, after all!
Since we’re arriving from out of the country, we’ll be coming into the International arrivals area of Vancouver International airport (YVR, if you care) – don’t forget to watch for the Spirit of Haida Gwaii an amazing sculpture by Bill Reid.
So, now, everyone get a good night’s sleep, and be ready to come to Vancouver. If anyone’s champing at the bit, have a look here...
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/visitors.htm
or for a less formal approach..
http://www.discovervancouver.com/GVB/index.asp
for articles about all aspects of Vancouver. The article “Oakridge” tells about my area of the city. Now I’m going to run ahead and do a little last minute arranging
Fran LOVELY!!!
I can't wait to go to Granville! In RL I have been there too many times to count and I could never get enough!
Trust me, everyone, you will never want to leave the Market!
Can't wait till tomorrow Fran!
I can't wait to go to Granville! In RL I have been there too many times to count and I could never get enough!
Trust me, everyone, you will never want to leave the Market!
Can't wait till tomorrow Fran!
Ain't it the truth! We're quite spoiled.
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