VERY OT - Hey Texans! Tell Me About Lubbock.

Fred19Flintstone

My daughter was accepted to Texas Tech and is seriously considering attending there. Since that's half a continent away from Michigan, I was hoping to get a feel of what there is to do there and stuff.

Troglodyte

They say you could drop a bowling ball in Lubbock and it would roll all the way to Dallas (it's flat).  It's dusty, but some people love it.  The good news is that there is a statue of Buddy Holly in town (native son).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv0LOTnH_Cw

KennyLee

Definitely a college town and all that that entails.  Certainly removed from the bigger metro areas in Texas and it is the flatlands, but on the high plains and the climate is better (in my opinion at least) than where I live 4-5 hours east, less humid summers and colder winters.  Good music scene, or so I've heard, in recent years.  I didn't go there, but the school is well thought of and everyone I know who went there really enjoyed it.  Been years since I've been there, but always enjoyed it when I went.   

Definitely not a small school even though it is in Lubbock (30K+ enrollment I think?).  I wouldn't hesitate to send any of my kids there.     

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Best Lubbock Quote ever: "Last year I watched my dog run away...........for 3 days".-Pat Green

I think Kenny Lee said it perfectly. Nothing to add there.

Little Steven

Wasn't Charlie Dunn's boot place in Lubbock?

The Cen-Tex Smoker

It was in Austin. Capitol Saddlery. Still around but new shop, new people etc

The Cen-Tex Smoker

The original shop is up for sale. I would kill for that sign:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Capitol-Saddlery-Building-Austin-Texas/142098495819742

Little Steven

Was trying to remember my Jerry Jeff Walker chronology there. He did a song about Lubbock maybe.

henapple

If she's happy, it's safe, gets a top notch education. ..you're good.

Little Steven

Texas is a big place too. I mean hell, you could only fit it into Ontario four or five times. You best show up Saturday son!

henapple

Lubbock used to be a "dry" town. Pic of the liquor stores across the county line.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Well- the first line in "Charlie Dunn" is: "If you're ever in Austin Texas....."

Could have been a clue. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fg3y_PvUxM

nolaegghead

henapple said:

Lubbock used to be a "dry" town. Pic of the liquor stores across the county line.

They fixed that in 2008/2009. 

Little Steven

Speaking of no-shows.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Little Steven said:

Texas is a big place too. I mean hell, you could only fit it into Ontario four or five times. You best show up Saturday son!

If you are talking to me, I'll be there. I can't guarantee the shape I'll be in but I'll be there.

henapple

Shape? Round?

Little Steven

Rotund?

henapple

Nice

cazzy

My co-worker was born and raised there.  I can't stand her fake self-centered ass!!  I'm sure it's just her, not Lubbock.     [-O< I still can't help but associating the two though. 

nolaegghead

cazzy said:

My co-worker was born and raised there.  I can't stand her fake self-centered ass!!  I'm sure it's just her, not Lubbock.     [-O< I still can't help but associating the two though. 

I hope she doesn't read this forum!

TUTTLE871

Went there once with a friend from A&M and watched a game. I had never seen so may tortillas in my life thrown at us.

From now on I never go to any game with him.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

TUTTLE871 said:

Went there once with a friend from A&M and watched a game. I had never seen so may tortillas in my life thrown at us.

From now on I never go to any game with him.

this is true.....but A&M must have gotten their ass kicked. They only throw tortillas when they score touchdowns........and they score a lot of them out there. 

TUTTLE871

@The Cen-Tex Smoker‌ They did and and Tech fans tore the goal posts down also. I wanted to go see Mike Leach coach. I played against a team in high school he coached so that was awesome.

Fred19Flintstone

Thanks everyone.  I read all the responses that were on topic during supper.  Very entertaining!  She also applied to University of South Florida in Tampa.  She hasn't heard from them yet.

BOWHUNR

It's kind of like Iraq only with cowboys.;)

Mike

cazzy

Fred19Flintstone said:

I read all the responses that were on topic during supper.  

Is there really such a thing of "on topic" in an "off topic" thread?   :P

henapple

@Cazzy. .yes there is. This isn't your personal blog.

cazzy

henapple said:

@Cazzy. .yes there is. This isn't your personal blog.

Sure it is.  I thought you knew that, but I guess not.  

KennyLee

KennyLee said:

Definitely a college town and all that that entails.  Certainly removed from the bigger metro areas in Texas and it is the flatlands, but on the high plains and the climate is better (in my opinion at least) than where I live 4-5 hours east, less humid summers and colder winters.  Good music scene, or so I've heard, in recent years.  I didn't go there, but the school is well thought of and everyone I know who went there really enjoyed it.  Been years since I've been there, but always enjoyed it when I went.   

Definitely not a small school even though it is in Lubbock (30K+ enrollment I think?).  I wouldn't hesitate to send any of my kids there.     

And I would add to that that it is fairly close (4 hrs. +/-) from Ruidoso, NM for skiing, hiking, etc.  

Eggcelsior

They have the biggest personification of a douchebag fan. He sits behind the basket for men's basketball. Research Marcus Smart.

Fred19Flintstone

Marcus Smart is a hothead who should stay cool..