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Texas air

Moose — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 07:18:17 GMT

There is a report on the smog in Houston. It seems a good deal of it is related to all the BBQ. It was reported they found actual traces of meat in the air.

That's right, vegetarians. Meat. It's what you're breathin' !

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Crawfish

Plex — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:08:22 GMT

Does anyone else remember the big crawfish parties in and around Houston in season? 2 saw horses, a piece of plywood, lots of crawfish and dixie beer?

Plex

PS. I do throw a big crawfish party in June for those that are having withdrawls.

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Sure is quiet in here!

Penguin, Emperor variety — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 16:09:18 GMT

Howdy folks. I'm GTT today. I land in Austin around 415. I've got plans to get my accent back, eat at Threadgill's and Chuy's, shop at some thrift stores, listen to some live music and check out my friend's new tattoo studio. I'll eat some okra for ya! Try to keep things peaceful here while I'm gone, now, y'hear?

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howdy all

raymassie — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 15:56:30 GMT

just joined the tribe and wanted to say h'lo!

i grew up in Granbury, outside Ft. Worth. moved to LA in 87 and SF in 91. i now call Alameda home -- it actually kinda reminds me of Texas...

cheers!

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Texas restaurants you miss?

JulianaShellstar — Sat, 17 Jul 2004 11:05:32 GMT

Fast food ones:
Taco Cabana (how would I have survived college without it?) and Whataburger (french fries as good as McD's), Church's Chicken. Why does NorCal not have any 24 hours places?

Specifics: Ruby's BBQ in Austin, Ninfa's, Mongolian BBQ in Austin, Luby's Cafeteria, Threadgills' in Austin, Pappasito's, Chuy's.

Mexican and BBQ are pitiful out in California. Don't get me started on the lack of good fried chicken either...

On the bright side, me and my bf are going to Texas for a vacation with my family at Padre Island (I miss warm beaches!). He can finally get BBQ as the gods meant it to be.

~Juliana~

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Radio

Penguin, Emperor variety — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 06:35:25 GMT

Today, for some reason, I started thinking about Stevens and Pruitt. I started listening to them when I was in HS in Dallas (85-86) and then they went to Houston. Shortly, I was there as well for college and listened to them for the last 4 years I spent in Texas. I guess they are gone now, huh? They were so funny. And I loved how whenever it was 69' in Montrose, they would have little gay parade playing in the background.

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Let's kick this party up a notch

Penguin, Emperor variety — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:06:48 GMT

Hey guys. I found Eric last week at a party in Oakland. I realized I also know others in the bay area from our nation of Texas. Let's all find our Texans and bring them out of the woodwork and grow our tribe and start meeting up more often! What a ya say?

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Good BBQ in the Bay Area

Plex — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:06:16 GMT

I know, I know, nothing compares with down home, but there are a few that make me think of Houston. Such as;

Doug's BBQ - Emeryville
Brothers - SF

Plex

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You're from Texas!?

Penguin, Emperor variety — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 10:05:38 GMT

Do you guys ever get the response from people, "But you don't have an accent.." or "so do you like country?" (no I don't). I think it's interesting the conceptions people have. The show Dallas was big when I was in HS and I used to do a lot of traveling. I was always asked if I lived on a ranch or had an oil well (well, my family did, actually).

My accent comes back when I go home. But growing up in Houston and born into sophisticated family, I don't have a thick drawl.

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Southern hospitality

Penguin, Emperor variety — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 01:35:53 GMT

Some penguins simply spend their time standing in large groups waiting for their time in the inner circle to keep warm. Some penguins build nests of dirt, grasses or even stones. Penguins have been known to steal pebbles and stones for their nest. Females have been known to prostitute for them. Others simply pass one from their kidney. While this is quite painful, it is known to cause some penguins to have to reschedule holiday parties. Finally, you can say you know one such penguin!

So now that I have passed my 2 small and one larger stone, and I've stopped writhing in pain and crying mommy, I'm ready to party again! The tree is trimmed, the halls are decked and the deck is at the end of the hall. Fa la la la la, la la la la!

This time it'll be:

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2005
STARTING AT 4PM
335 Valverde Dr. in South San Francisco, CA 94080

So again, I ask that you bring your favorite appetizer and a wrapped white elephant gift (something you have around the house is fine) for a crazy Santa gift exchange. (But if you can't bring a thing, don't fret, you'll be taken care of!)

Feel free to bring your other friends or family. Stop by for a quick hello or stay the night. Just come enjoy some holiday cheer.

"Ark," the herald penguins sing, glory to the penguin king!
"Penguin"

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Texas Burger

FritoPie — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 21:40:23 GMT

OK, where in Texas do they put a fried egg on top of their burgers?

I lived in South Texas for 24 years and never saw anyone eat a burger like that, but they serve it in NY and CA as a "Texas" burger.

I always thought a true Texas burger was no mayo or ketchup but keep the mustard and onions - a la Whataburger?

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Rockets Game tonite

NicktheCreature — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 18:40:57 GMT

Hey, does anyone in here know where to catch the game tonite. I have a friend in town from home and if he misses it he might get all violent n' shit

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New here

Moose — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 22:38:12 GMT

Hi all. I saw this thru the Tex Mex Tribe Penguin and I started. I hope you will check it out as well. I'm glad to be here with my fellow Texans.

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People look at me...

zaxxongrrl — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 19:34:02 GMT

like I'm crazy for reminiscing about having Rodeo Day in high school and the four day weekend we always had for it and the subsequent carnival. good times good times.

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Big pot of chili

Penguin, Emperor variety — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 21:24:56 GMT

I'm thinking of making one tomorrow (I'm off during the week this month). Anyone want to stop by SSF for a bowl? Maybe some cornbread (grandpa's recipe, of course)? Let me know. I live off 380/280 near the Natl. Cemetary.

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David Letterman

Penguin, Emperor variety — Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:06:27 GMT

First off, sorry this tribe has been so dead lately. I need to work on growing it, but maybe after my flooded bedroom has carpet again and I get my puter back together.

I'm in NYC right now (Noo York CITY!!! get a rope). I saw a taping of the Letterman show yesterday, I'm a huge fan. I ate at the Hello Delly and had a nice conversation with Rupert Jee. When he found out I was from Texas, he started asking about chicken fried steak. After explaining the name we talked about how it's made. He wants to make it for his place. I told him it also makes a great sandwich. (the deli makes hot dishes as well as sandwiches.)

He gave me his addy so I could send a good recipe and I'll be suggesting he name it the Gibson, after me. So if you are ever in town and eat there and you see CFS or its sandwich it's my doing!

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Home

Penguin, Emperor variety — Tue, 26 Oct 2004 05:39:08 GMT

I believe Matt is just back from Texas. How was it. I didn't make it there. Did you go to the Ren fest? I wound up staying home, something I don't do much of lately. Let us hear all about it Mr. W. How was the food? the heat? the women?

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Taco this Tuesday?

Penguin, Emperor variety — Mon, 09 Aug 2004 06:57:25 GMT

I'm off the next few days and was wondering if anyone would like to meet for happy hour in Burlingame for Tacos, etc. Let me know. Half priced apps, $1 taco bar.

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Dont Miss one thing in Texas...

88Esq — Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:30:55 GMT

Have any of ya'll seen or heard from people how freakin' hot it is down there this summer?

I swear even after 3 years, every time I put on a jacket to go to the conveninece store in SF in July I think it kicks ass.

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The Motherland

Penguin, Emperor variety — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 21:36:05 GMT

Ah, I had such a wonderful time in Austin last weekend. My brother's wedding was the most awesome I've ever seen!

The Tex-Mex was wonderful (ate at Guerro's on Congress). I spent a few hours in Lampassas and ate a burger at Storm's. I'd forgotten how Texas also seems to have the best burgers. Oh, and having fried okra instead of fries was devine! While in Dallas I enjoyed some good BBQ complete with jalepeno's on the side. The lady I ordered from was impressed. I told her, when you get only home a few times a year, you've got to do it all the way!

One thing that scared me tho, was hearing 2 (two) people say they felt that Bush was a very honest president. Apparently a large rock has fallen on our beloved state and many people have chosen to live there. But that's another tribe...

It was hot and muggy as hell. The capitol is still beautiful. Oh, and check out my friends in the band, www.dreamtrybe.com. I got to hear them play just off 6th st. Mon night. It was good to hear them again and they have a new album coming out soon.

Hope we can all get together some day soon.

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Tex Mex Time

88Esq — Wed, 26 May 2004 07:58:08 GMT

I tried posting an event, but I dont' see it anywhere.
Who'se down for Tex Mex? (ie food actually covered in cheese as opposed to that heart healthy watered down fresh mex crap)
I heard this place called Puerto Alegre has good cheap food, and superpowered margaritas served up by the pitcher.
I wanna try it as soon as possible. Anyone down?

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What's up Y'all?

Penguin, Emperor variety — Fri, 02 Jul 2004 05:27:08 GMT

Nothing happening here in a while. I was looking at my schedule and I see a nice opening on Th July 15th. Why don't we do a happy hour or something. I found a great happy hour at the El Torrito on Bayshore near SFO. Cheap ritas, $1 tacos and half off apps. What say you?

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Dim Sum

Penguin, Emperor variety — Sat, 08 May 2004 16:55:57 GMT

I know it's not very Texan, but I developed my love for it living in Houston, and I know it's very short notice (some other plans fell thru), BUT...

I'd love to find some people have Dim Sum brunch with tomorrow. There's a place in SSF I've heard that is wonderful (Grand Palace). We could meet there about 11am for Chinese. I've still not seen the Alamo movie so that could fall into place as well.

Let me know if you are interested.

Penguin Scott

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Thurs BBQ?

88Esq — Tue, 20 Apr 2004 03:34:40 GMT

Anyone want to go with me to have some BBQ on Thursday night at Memphis Minnie's?

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Little Known Texas Facts!

Penguin, Emperor variety — Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:16:57 GMT

Nobody asked for them, but here are some little known Texas facts. I know ya'll just can't wait to read them!

Beaumont to El Paso: 742 miles

Beaumont to Chicago: 770 miles

World's first rodeo was in Pecos... July 4, 1883.

The Flagship Hotel in Galveston is the only hotel in North America built over water.

The Heisman Trophy was named after John William Heisman who was the first full time coach for Rice University, Houston.

Brazoria County has more species of birds than any other area in North America.

Aransas Wildlife Refuge is the winter home of North America's only remaining flock of whooping cranes.

Jalapeno jelly originated in Lake Jackson in 1978.

The worst natural disaster in U.S. history was in 1900 caused by a hurricane in which over 8000 lives were lost on Galveston Island.

The first word spoken from the moon, July 20, 1969, was "Houston."

El Paso is closer to California than to Dallas.

Laredo is the world's largest inland port.

Tyler Municipal Rose Garden is the world's largest rose garden with over 38,000 bushes with 500 varieties on 22 acres.

King Ranch is larger than Rhode Island.

Tropical Storm Claudette brought a U.S. rainfall record of 43" in 24 hours in and around Alvin in July 1979.

Texas is the only state to enter the U.S. by TREATY, instead of by annexation. (This allows the Texas flag to fly at the same height as the US flag.)

A Live Oak tree near Fulton is estimated to be 1500 years old.

Caddo Lake is the only natural lake in the state.

Dr Pepper was invented in Waco in 1885. There is no period after Dr in Dr Pepper.

Texas has had six capital cities ..

1. Washington-on-the-Brazos

2. Harrisburg

3. Galveston

4. Velasco

5. West Columbia

6. Austin

The Capitol Dome in Austin is the only dome in the U.S. which is taller than the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. (by 7 feet).

The name Texas comes from the Hasini Indian word "tejas" meaning friends. Tejas is not Spanish for Texas.

The first domed stadium in the U.S. was the Astrodome in Houston.

The State animal is the Armadillo. An interesting bit of trivia about the armadillo is they always have four babies! They have one egg which splits into four and they either have four males or four females.

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Alamo

Penguin, Emperor variety — Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:17:55 GMT

Anyone seen this yet??? We should all get together and see it.

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Whatsup yall

NicktheCreature — Thu, 18 Mar 2004 07:00:20 GMT

man, I should have known there'd be some'o'yall on here.
I'm Nick and I've been around the Bay for about a year. who all is in here?

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I propose BBQ this Thursday

88Esq — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 02:13:32 GMT

Hey, who wants to come eat BBQ at Memphis Minnie's this Thursday evening in the Lower Haight? It's damn fine BBQ for sure.

Matt

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Country line dancing

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:55:56 GMT

Anyone know of anywhere in SF to go line dancing?

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BBQ?

88Esq — Fri, 26 Mar 2004 00:54:39 GMT

Well, I'm going. I'll take my sandwich across the street to the toronado for a beer tho.

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Texas Independence Day!

Thu, 19 Feb 2004 00:58:51 GMT

March 2nd is Texas Independence Day! I think some (inferior) BBQ and Shiner Bock will be in order... and maybe I'll even pull my lone star flag out of the closet for the occasion. Anyone know of a good SF spot for a Texan get-together?

Ooh, can we go country line dancing???

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Where's the Tex Mex?

88Esq — Sun, 25 Jan 2004 08:47:53 GMT

Any of you missing decent Tex Mex? More importantly, do any of you know WHERE to get some good Tex Mex in the bay?
SF needs a Taco Cabana and a Pappasito's.

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SF BBQ

88Esq — Mon, 26 Jan 2004 05:25:35 GMT

So they can't do tex mex here, but at least there's a great BBQ joint. Memphis Minnie's on Haight. Brisket smoked 18 hrs, bbq sauce with butter in it. As good as Goode and Co. BBQ in Houston It isn't the cheapest place on earth though.

And if any of ya'll thought that with the name Memphis Minnie's they'd put coleslaw on the sandwiches like they do up in Tennessee, they don't.

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Welcome, Ya'll

Penguin, Emperor variety — Sat, 24 Jan 2004 07:56:18 GMT

Glad you guys are here. I feel so popular!!! I don't know if anyone here makes a good chicken fried steak, we may have to make that and enchaladas on our own. I have CFS from Chili's, not bad, but...

So here's my story, Born in Lubbock, moved to Houston at about 1year. My parents soos split up. about 12 years later I moved to Dallas and went to Skyline HS. Then off to U-Houston. Moved to Dallas a second time and then back to Houston once more. I moved out of Texas to Maryland in '95 and moved to SSF in 2000.

I hope to start having gatherings from time to time. Pot lucks, happy hours, dinners out and about. So come up with some ideas and recruit more fellow Texans.

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