Dallas Sites I've Never Seen
I'm going through my camera and my phone to find pictures that I was going to blog about that added to my 45 but didn't. Here I sit on a lovely and productive Saturday afternoon (because I've already gotten my 10,000 steps for today! #partyonthewrist #fitbitrocks). In June, (yes, I know it's January - I already pleaded my case on that one) my sister, Donna, and I hit Dallas Farmer's market. How have I lived in this area my whole life and never been down there? There was a lot of construction going on, and I can't even imagine what it is going to look like when it is finished. Oh, I'll be checking it out! That is for sure. Totally out of order - but #25 is DALLAS FARMER'S MARKET.
I really should say that we ate our way through Farmer's Market. I love samples of freshness. We bought some fruit and veges but I didn't get a picture of those BUT..... Here is a picture of my favorite find of the day. I had to search on the web for one because I couldn't get my picture that I took to download. #technologychallenged.
T-Rex Pickles
They had traditional dill but they also had other great concoctions on hand. They were the nicest people. They talked to us for a while just sharing their business with us. We like friendly people.:) Find them on FaceBook at: https://www.facebook.com/TRexPickles/
While we were in the neighborhood we stopped and walked around Pioneer Plaza. In case you don't know the history behind the Plaza here it is in a nutshell (because I love Texas History #alwaysa4thgradeteacher) per Wikipedia --- so we know it's true (: #26 Pioneer Plaza
The large sculpture commemorates nineteenth century cattle drives that took place along the Shawnee Trail, the earliest and easternmost route by which Texas longhorn cattle were taken to northern railheads. The trail passed through Austin, Waco, and Dallas until the Chisolm Trail siphoned off most of the traffic in 1867.[4]The 49 bronze steers and 3 trail riders sculptures were created by artist Robert Summers of Glen Rose, Texas. Each steer is larger-than-life at six feet high; all together the sculpture is the largest bronze monument of its kind in the world. Set along an artificial ridge and past a man-made limestone cliff, native landscaping with a flowing stream and waterfall help create the dramatic effect.
Just "horsing" around--- get it?
Also at Pioneer Plaza was a little water family.
They were so cute! I know you just said "AWWWWW" when you saw them. :)
I think these are the only things I missed on my camera. Now to look at my phone..... Yes, I found an October 10, 2015 outing in Dallas. This one will knock a few off of my list.
My sister and her family are so sweet to always include me in many of their family outings for dinner. She likes helping me mark things off of my list as well. They invited me to #27 HG Supply (located at 2008 Greenville Ave Dallas TX or find their web page www.hgsplyco.com).
This is a very trendy place. I almost felt old with all the 20s and 30s that were there, but hey I embraced it! While we waited for a table Sister and I went upstairs to the rooftop area. It was AMAZING -- full but amazing! I want to go back when the weather is nice and sit up there. We didn't have a long wait at all. Once we got to the table and ordered appetizers and drinks----SELFIE time!
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We do let Gary play too- sometimes.
We ordered nachos for an appetizer and they were AH-MAZING!!!
Donna and I split something for dinner and it was so beautifully plated, we hated to dig in. That moment passed quickly
My half of dinner! TOTALLY YUM!
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After dinner we decided to walk around in the area. I ran into some friends and Donna continues to say she can't take me anywhere that I don't find someone I know. :)
We walked down to the #28 Dallas thing I haven't seen before: The Truckyard!
The guy at the door carded my nephew, his girlfriend, my niece and her boyfriend. He didn't card Donna or Gary which totally offended my older sister. I hung back and asked the guy to card me and then I loudly proclaimed, "Oh wait, Sister, I have to show him my ID!" She was not very happy so I did confess that we set it up. She felt better.
We didn't stay long but I totally loved this place. It was so low key and everyone just hanging out with friends. There was even a bar up in a tree. Yes, I said IN A TREE-- and adult treehouse!
(Photo from D Magazine)
I also ran into a friend from the show I had just finished. So random.... When the weather is lovely in Texas again (after March), I will go back. If you haven't been to either of these places, I'm just sayin' YOU SHOULD GO!
There is also a Trader Joe's on the corner and Donna wanted to stop and get some things that can only be found there! Before we went inside there was a beautiful fall/pumpkin display. You know I have lived in Texas all my life and have never taken a picture in the bluebonnets. Well, I missed the season again so I figured a pumpkin patch would do. #29 - Picture surrounded by pumpkins and fall, y'all! I was taking many shots here and didn't realize I was entertaining the employees. :) It's a good thing because they were technically closing up but they liked us so they let us come it.
Happy Fall, Y'all!
I think this is all the backtracking I have to do. Getting closer!!! I have 16 more to go and I have a few that can be knocked off my list from this week. I will blog about that tomorrow and let you know how my 31 days of no spending turned out!