First leg... Dallas, Texas

Trip Start Jul 07, 2007
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Trip End Jul 29, 2007


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Monday, July 9, 2007

Well, we made it to Dallas,Tx. via Houston from Nashville! Our flight was only delayed by about a half-hour. Unfortunately our luggage wasn't so lucky. None of our five bags arrived when we did in Dallas. We were never made sure whether they got hung up in Houston or the point of origin, Nashville, but we were assured they were on the way. Several other parties also came from Nashville and none of their baggage arrived either. We were told that when they did arrive they would send them by courier, which they did... at two AM! But glad we were to get them! luggage
luggage

We're staying at the home of my sister Tracy and her family. This visit coincides with her birthday and mine, which are just one day apart, mine being on the 12th and hers on the 13th. A birthday party was held yesterday, Sunday, at a local establishment and a great time was had with lots of gifts and two custom-made cakes. The turnout was great and the facility staff was excellent. Birthday Party
Birthday Party

Today, Monday, we waited till late morning and went to Fort Worth to play tourists. Fort Worth is still identified with the cattle industry. I am not a history buff by any stretch where Fort Worth is concerned, but they still preserve some of the old traditions. In fact, they do a scheduled moving of Longhorn cattle down a main street in the stockyards area. Fort Worth Cattle Drive
Fort Worth Cattle Drive
 After a 'cowboy lunch' of BBQ, it was back to Dallas. Coon skin caps
Coon skin caps
 We will be here till Wednesday, when we fly out to Flagstaff, Az. to meet up with Elaine's parents and her brother David.

We aren't sure what else they have in mind for us to see here in Dallas, but the family time would be sufficient. Hope you enjoy the photos and this update.
See ya down the road,
Quinn
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nspctrx
nspctrx on Jul 10, 2007 at 09:56AM

cool!
looks like a lot of fun! happy birthday buddy! hope your visit with sis goes well,yall be careful and safe,my prayers are with you! GOD bless,your friend John.....ps: sooner or later you will have to post a picture somewhere dude!!!!! lol

mayo21
mayo21 on Jul 10, 2007 at 07:45PM

let the fun begin!
Hi Sam and Jacob! You guys look so cool in the coon skin caps! I can't wait to see you in Yellowstone. Throw a rock into the canyon for us!
Love ya ... Jack, Madelyn, Meg and Luke

mayo21
mayo21 on Jul 13, 2007 at 01:27AM

Celebrate
Happy Birthday Quinn! We are thinking of you and wishing you all the best!
Kris and John

fredhollinger
fredhollinger on Jul 17, 2007 at 10:01AM

What a trip!
You guys look great! Thanks for sharing your vacation with us.

Fred

fredhollinger
fredhollinger on Aug 1, 2007 at 06:25AM

Made it home!
Wow, what a trip! Literally. Glad to know you all made it back allright, and in one piece. We look forward to next months travel blog. Too much?

Fred

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