Please check in here if you are interested in going to Billy Bob's on Friday the 13th. Also mention how many hours you would like to stay. Ngaire has suggested this time frame:
Arrive at Billy Bobs at 6.30 to 7.00 pm - dinner and dancing for those who want to dance for 2 hours. Then Bull Riding is at 9.00 pm – departure at 10.00 to 10.30 pm and home at 11.00 to 11.30 pm



Olivia--BUS
Kristin and Greg--BUS
Pat and Ray--BUS
Suzie and Marilyn--BUS
JoAnn and Frank--BUS
Marcie and Tom--BUS
Arlene--BUS
Andrea and Jerel--BUS
Tom and Mona-BUS
Pam and Mark--BUS
Joanna and Tony--BUS
Margo and Lars--BUS
Tonya and John--BUS
Ray and Penny--BUS
Ngaire and Ken--BUS
Michele and Don--BUS
Leslie and Brad
Lauri--BUS
Suzanne and Mark--BUS
Mary Ellen and Jim--BUS
Susan and Russ--BUS
Eugene and Gail--BUS
Dave and Joan--BUS
Bert and Mitch--BUS
Anne and Gary--BUS
Betty and Al--BUS
Richard and Lori--BUS
Cindy and Mark--BUS
Lisa and Kenny--BUS
Linda and Ron--BUS
Debbie and Russ--BUS
Julie and Joe--BUS
Susan and Mark--BUS
Clay and Brooke--BUS
Betty and Larry--BUS
Susan W.--BUS
Mike and June--BUS

Karen, Ngaire's schedule looks good to me! I'm sure there will be a lot of tired puppies that night with all the travel, so this is just right.

We're in for Billy Bob's - put us down for the whole shebang! We just have to determine whether we want to drive there on our own, or drive over to Dallas and catch the bus with y'all. I think we might make a weekend of it, get a pet sitter and stay at a hotel near Ngaire's like the rest of you. Because I am pretty sure that copious amounts of alcohol will be consumed, and we certainly don't want to be driving!!!

This is going to be SO FUN!!!!!!

It all depends on how long the bull riding takes to get going. If they have a bunch of horses running around introducing the riders that takes 30 minutes that slows things up. Karen you might ask that question when you contact them.

About 30 minutes of actual bull riding would really be plenty. The bus will be there so we could leave at anytime we like with a call to the driver to bring up the bus.

Everyone will be tired too so it is possible if they get the bull riding started quickly we could even leave earlier than 10.00 pm.

Those that Party Hearty can then fully utilize the bar at Aloft.

Sign us up for Billy Bobs and for the bus

Life is too short not to have fun trying out something new.

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Oooops forgot to add Ngaire's schedule looks fine to us.

I went ahead and reserved the ALOFT too. So definitely put us down for Billy Bob's and the bus, Karen - thanks! And thanks so much for coordinating all this!

Sign us up too. No bull riding for us though, we'll be happy to take pictures!! <img src="http://smileys.sm...10_3%2526uiv%253D3.0/image.gif"> <img src="http://smileys.sm...3_13%2526uiv%253D3.0/image.gif"> Whatever time frame works for us.

Count us in too...hope we get our 2nd wind! (we often do :D )

I am in big time! Marc hates C & W dancing but I love it so this is great for me! I am in for the dinner too, Real Texzs BBQ!

I will go with what everyone decides about the time to leave. Right now I am thinking I would like to stay until it closes (2 AM??) but I am sure when I get there, I will be so jetlagged that I will probably be lucky to make it to 10 or 11 :ohmy:

I will not have a rental car (too expensive beacuse we don't own a car over here, so we have no personal insurance and rental company's insurance is prohibitive) so the bus works for me. (Either that or I will have to hitch hike)

Also I will be staying at the Aloft. Arriving on the Thursday the 12the, leaving Monday th 16th.

:lct:

We're in for Billy Bob's too! Arlene, we'll be renting a car so you can hitch with us back to the hotel, or wherever.

Please put us on the list for Billy Bob's. Any time frame is fine. Remember, we are a group of people who normally takes three hours just to have dinner on the ship. Tom.

We are in for Billy Bob's, too. It's not something we've experienced before, so it will be interesting. Whatever time frame is fine. We can just wake Mark up when we are ready to get on the bus.

Sign us up -

Lars and I want to be there too! Sign us up. Have you ever seen a Swede doing line dancing???? :)

Billy Bobs for Tonya & I. schedule is good with us

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I guess Billy B Bop is good for us too.

But let's cut the bull, are you guys going to ride that iron bull like John Travolta in Urban Cowboy? If so, you're friskier than I thought. Happy landing!

Earlier departure for us.

What fun!

Cheers! Ray
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I better mention you can put Ken and I down as well please.

Don & I are definitely ready & eager to get to Billy Bob's. There's real bull ridin' there, too, Ray! Can't wait to get to the dancin'. West coasters shouldn't have too much trouble stayin' awake!

We're in for Billy Bob's too - guess it is finally time to learn the two-step.

Oh, what the heck....put me down! I've lived here for 13 years and have never been.

I've got my own transportation, being a local and all, so I can help out in that respect if I need to.

Two more for Billy Bob's.

We are also at ALOFT, so the bus is perfect. We (hope to) land at DFW about 3pm. We will go with the flow time-wise.

Suzanne, so happy you and Mark are coming. We land @ 2:55 AA...maybe we'll hook up if you're on AA.

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Suzette!

We are up for visiting Billy Bob's. We also arrive at 3PM on AA. And we're at ALOFT so the bus works for us too. We should probably warn the ALOFT people......

Mary Ellen

.....that it would be a good idea to "isolate" this group!

Russ and I are in.

Please sign Gail and me up, too. The schedule looks fine. I think we'll be tired also, so by a departure time of 10:00-10:30 PM , which will seem an hour later for us East coasters, we'll probably be dragging.

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Eugene

Marcie, yes we will be on American, arriving at 2:50 pm. Maybe we can coordinate as we get closer and "hook up", but I've been warned by a friend's daughter that the meaning has changed "somewhat". :ohmy: Urban dictionary definition of "hook up" And I just noticed there is a local version "Hooking up Texas Style" but, um, I'm not posting that link.

Karen, feel free to edit this post...

We're arriving 2pm on something called US Air and also switched to Aloft...it was the birthday price that did it plus they had a bar

Sign us up for the bus and Billy Bobs...but think I'll pass on bull riding.

I hate to bum everyone out but the bull riding is on real bulls and only open to professional bull riders!

Does Billy Bob's Have A Mechanical Bull?

Contrary to what many people think we Do Not have a Mechanical Bull.
We prefer to have the "Real Thing" with our Live Bull Riding performances held every Friday & Saturday nights at 9 & 10 p.m. Admission is $2.50

Can Anybody Ride a "Real" Live Bull At Billy Bob's Texas?

NO! Bull riding is a dangerous sport. Competitors at Billy Bob's must be Pro or Semi-Pro athletes and carry a valid riders card from a recognized Bull Riders sanctioning organization such as your state PRCA, PBR, or other institution.

Bulls generally weigh 1,800 - 2,000 pounds (a real ton) compared to the weight of most bull riders at 150 pounds. Because of this, there are NO "Have a Few Beers & Ride A Bull" Whims at Billy Bob's Texas.

Karen that is a funny post! I love it. We have a few that are professionals at talking a lot of bull, but I guess that wont qualify.

I just edited the first post to include the list, let me know if I missed anyone. Billy Bob's better look out!

We will miss this party as we are coming in Saturday morning :(

So what time do we have to schedule a plane to arrive at DFW to ensure that we're at the Aloft in plenty of time for the Billy Bob event?

In general, are we going to try and pair up and do rental cars from the airport?

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Eugene

Eugene - are you flying from IAD? We are on the AA 11:30 flight getting in at 1:40. I'm waiting to hear from TomG about their flight schedule, as they are flying from DCA I think. We are trying to coordinate a rental car, he already has one I think, but maybe we could all share a mini van or something.

I haven't made airline reservations yet. I think we'll fly from National a little later--I was going to work half a day. I was looking at the AA 12:40 PM or 1:25 PM departure (arriving at 2:50 PM or 3:40 PM). I also think we are returning about noon on Sunday, but as I said, I haven't committed.

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Eugene

I think we'll be on the American flight out of National that leaves at 12:40 and gets into DFW at 2:50pm. Maybe we can meet at the Admiral's Club or somewhere in the terminal before the flight.

Karen,

Please add Joan and I to the Billy Bobs list. Thanks.

Karen-
Please add Bert and I to the list as well. Forget the bull riding, but I'll consider the beer drinking contest.

I doubt that we'll arrive in time for this :(

Peter, the bus is tentatively scheduled to pick the gang up at 6pm at Aloft. If you don't get there on time, you and I can listen to all the fun stories on Saturday as we don't come in until Sat. morning. :(

And Peter, when we all get back you can have the bar warmed up and ready for us, as I am sure we will be in party mood then.

Some of us won't have a chance to catch our breath before getting on the bus Friday evening....guess we can sleep in Saturday morning (though I always say that and never do )

We're in for Billy Bob's. booked at the ALOFT today. Flights on Friday are to come.

Cheers, Anne

OMG Karen, I just realized you are doing all this work planning this and you won't even be able to join in the fun with us! I know those pesky work shedules get in the way at the worst of times, but YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Now that I know that there's no chance of an inebriated Al hopping on a mechanical bull ... please sign us up! We wouldn't miss the bus ride -- that will be much of the fun.

Betty

I think I'll be on the AA flight from DCA on Friday maybe with John and/or Eugene. Meet you in the Admiral's Club. I think Alice will be taking an evening flight from Boston to DFW. She'll arrive too late for the Billy Bobs. I'll be there in time, but will visit my sister in Rowlett instead. We'll be hearing all about it on Saturday then, same as Karen and Peter.

Great, when the time gets closer we'll figure out how to find each other. We can get 2 guests into the club if someone is not a member.

John, I assume you received my e-mail this morning. I'm am waiting for your expert advice before going ahead.

Also, I have a Platinum card, so I guess I can get into the Admiral's Club, right?

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Eugene

Karen, please add Richard and Lori (Ken's brother & sis-in-law)to the Billy Bob's list. Thanks.

I would be delighted to add you!

Yes, indeed, you can! Have one of Johne's bloody mary's if you're so inclined. They are the best I've had anywhere, and I've had many!

Karen, you are the best organizer! John and I won't be able to make it to Billy Bob's, so we'll be with you listening to the stories on Saturday -- and stories there will be! No doubt about that.

Also add Cindy and Mark (my daughter and son in law) they said they could not miss the party with all their ROAR ll friends.

Many in my office will come too, will post that list soon.

Karen you might put BUS or OWN CAR behind each person's name so we know how many bus seats we will need. Some may drive of course.

Ken, Ngaire, Richard, Lori, Cindy and Mark ALL BUS PEOPLE

Everyone who is on the list, could you please give me a shout out if you are a Bus or Car and I will update the list!

Bus for us

Bus here

So far bus for Suzie and Marilyn

BUS for Don & Michele. (editing to add: Will be great to see Cindy, Mark, Richard & Lori!)

We're BUS!

All my staff will be BUS. They are all to valuable to me do not want them driving after partying at Billy Bobs.

The staff are all so excited about meeting all these people they talk to on the phone each day. It is going to be so much fun for everyone.

Bus for us

Oh yes BUS for us too.

Bus for us Russ and Susan

BUS for John & Tonya

Bus for Tom and Mona please.

Bus for Dave & Joan

Bus for me!

Definitely the bus -- we normally consider ourselves 'back of the bus' people!

Betty & Al

Bus for us too please.

Bus for us.

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Eugene and Gail

Bus, please.

Cheers! Ray & Penny

Car for me. I'm willing to take any who need to or want to bug out early.

I am looking forward to meeting everyone at Billy Bob's. I'm sure I have spoken to all of you on the phone, it will be nice to meet you in person. Please sign Kenny & I up. Riding the bus also.

Lisa

BUS for Greg & Kristin - thanks!

Linda and Ron Litteken - Bus with steer horns on the hood, please!

Linda - only if they are Bevo's horns!!!! :p

Russ and Debbie Tate - BUS - Time to polish my boots and belt buckle!

Bus for Joe & Julie Rodriguez. Yee-haw!

Count Mark & Susan Wempe in for the BUS, too. Can't wait to see y'all! Yeee-haaaaaaaw!!!

Hey Susan...we are going to see you the week before.
Instead of riding a bull...you'll be riding a bear.

Julie....we finally get to meet!

Oh boy this is going to be such fun, all these wonderful LCT'ers, plus the BK staff - how lucky are we all????? Can't wait to meet all of you we don't know, see all of you we do again and just have a great weekend of fun, laughs, party and friendship.

Margo.....WE finally get to meet!!!!

Not to be left behind Clay and Brooke (my son and his wife that were on fun) are coming to Billy Bobs also - BUS. Becoming a family affair!

I've changed my mind...put me down for the BUS.

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Always on the lookout for imaginative modes of transportation I found "The Magic Bus" for our ride to Billy Bob's! :D

Bus for us, please!

Magic bus? Suzie, you're the best!

Bus for us, too.

Do we have a fleet yet?


Cheers, Anne

Well we have TWO bus loads that is for sure. That is good actually as one bus could leave earlier and one bus could stay later if necessary.

I am a little concerned about those 4.30 pm arrivals into DFW. Delayed flights, collecting bags, traffic etc for a 6.00 pm bus. Close to the time I will be sure to get anyones cell phone number who is due to arrive afer 3.30 pm and be sure everyone has Ken's cell phone number to call if they are delayed.

We backed up to a morning flight after looking at the bus departure time.

So who are the bus drivers? Suzie amd Marilyn? John and Tonya? Lefty and Pancho? Willie and Waylon?

Frick & Frack? Abbott & Costello? Sonny & Cher? Amos & Andy? Batman & Robin? :D

Ralph Cramden will be driving the bus ... Ed Norton will be right behind him up. He'll have the emergency plunger.

Cheers, Anne

Cheech and Chong?

This past weeekend, Kristin and Greg were kind enough to stalk Billy Bob's for us. They checked out the two party rooms and from their reports and pictures, we reserved the Texas room with the giant bar :)

You can see a video of the room here.

Yee-Haaw ! This looks perfect for our group. Thanks so much to Kristin and Greg for checking it out.

Oh gosh! The video is MUCH better than those pics we took with our cell phones. I didn't realize they had virtual tours online. Sweet!

Maybe Kristin but nothing is better than you seeing it in person, that was so nice of you to do!

Gosh you guys, if you don't get to Billy Bobs until 7:00, you'll miss the famous Longhorn Stampede (actually it's a stroll )in the Stockyards--it's at 4:30. And then there's the gunfight at the White Elephant Saloon (where the Sundance Kid used to hang out) about a block south of Billy Bobs. Not sure about the time on the gunfight at the White Elephant, but it's late afternoon also. And if you're hungry, go by the Love Shack and have a Garbage Burger--the creation of Tim Love, the famous Cowboy chef who won the Iron Chef competition. Or you could eat the best Mexican food in the world at Joe T. Garcias. And if you just have to ride a mechanical bull, there's one on the main street in the Stockyards--right next to the Big Maze that was the end point for Amazing Race a couple years ago. Sorry to be making these suggestions late, we've been off at our annual Camp Grandma--this time in Bermuda.

Yikes Peggy....sounds like you could spend a week at this place ! We wish you and Jerry could be there too.

'Twas my pleasure! We'd been there once before but I don't remember seeing any meeting rooms the first time.

Me too!!!

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Ah-h-h-h Garbage Burger! Sorry to miss you and Jerry. I wanted to borrow Jerry's cowboy boots <img border="0" alt="[beer]" title="" src="graemlins/beer.gif" />

Suzie, Tom can loan you his lasso ...

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Does he have spurs that jingle jangle jingle?

Please sign Mike & June up for the bus to Billy Bob's. We will be arriving on Thursday and taking advantage of the Birthday Rate at Aloft.

Mike

Looking forward to meeting you, MikeG, and your wife!

Yippee Mike & June !!!
It's been waaaay too long! We were so disappointed when VIKING all fell apart and we didn't get to see you after all.

Mike and June looking forward to seeing you both again - Joanna and Tony

We are too looking forward to seeing you again. This is going to be one H#$$ of a party thats for sure.

Ditto JoAnn - since we're not on a cruise in November this will do!!!!

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