Sun. 6/28… (Mansfield , TX ) We
only had 110 miles to go today so we slept in a bit and then got up to prep and
leave about 10:00am. We arrived at Texan
RV Ranch, in Mansfield
TX .
We originally were supposed to be in Carrolton ,
TX , just north of Dallas/Ft Worth
but they were the ones who called and had to cancel our reservations due to
flooding in their campground. So we
scrambled and found spots in Mansfield ,
which is about 20 miles south of Ft. Worth . We did see some areas on the way that are
still underwater so I guess this area is lucky they didn’t have any damage. The
girls decided that we would have another leftover meal tonight so we combined
things and ate at Rick & Janie’s.
Afterward we drove into town to look for a place for ice cream. We found
Braun’s, which is pretty big in this area and was very good and reasonably
priced. We will look for them as we
travel. Afterward we came home and walked Bailey and then sat out a bit before
turning in for the night.
Mon. 6/29… (Mansfield ,
TX ) Today was a fun day for me! I
had ‘tour Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium’ on my bucket list to do on this
trip. And today was my day! We left the campground around 8:00am with the
plan of driving (the 15 miles) to the stadium and then looking for a place to
have breakfast. Luckily for us Cracker
Barrel was close by and we managed to eat breakfast and then drive and park in
plenty of time to hit will call for the tickets for the 10:00am tour. As I mentioned before I chose the VIP tour
because it was recommended to me. It was
perfect!
Our tour guide took about 20 of us on a fantastic two hour tour! We saw and learned so much. This is the largest indoor stadium built to date, built with high grade everything and has 80,000 seats (in the football configuration) with about 90% of them nicely padded and 100% of them with a clear unobstructed view.
Owner Jerry Jones did his homework and made sure everything was top notch. He worked with designers to plan out a stadium that could be used for many venues other than football. They even have clubhouse areas (which are rather large lounge/reception areas) that you can book for weddings, parties, etc.
We saw Jerry’s viewing suite that he uses to watch the games. He has an elevator which will take him up to his private suite or down to the field if he chooses.
We also saw both the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and the Cowboys locker rooms. The men’s locker room was recently used by the Stones as a lounge when they performed there.
After the tour, you are free to go on the field
or back to any of the areas you choose.
Now I’m not a Cowboys fan (GO BRONCOS!!), but I do appreciate something that is done right and this is that place. This was an excellent adventure, well worth the $22.50 (senior) price. Do this if you’re in the area. Afterward, we drove back to the rigs and rested before deciding to go out to dinner. We chose Steven’s Gardens inMansfield
(recommended by our campground) but they must not open until 5:00 so we moved
on to the Texas Roadhouse (why don’t they just call it Roadhouse in Texas ?) and had a nice
light meal! Later, back at camp, we sat
out a bit and planned tomorrow’s schedule.
We will go to the Bush Library.
Our tour guide took about 20 of us on a fantastic two hour tour! We saw and learned so much. This is the largest indoor stadium built to date, built with high grade everything and has 80,000 seats (in the football configuration) with about 90% of them nicely padded and 100% of them with a clear unobstructed view.
He had Mitsubishi design and construct the world's largest TV and it is crystal clear! Owner Jerry Jones did his homework and made sure everything was top notch. He worked with designers to plan out a stadium that could be used for many venues other than football. They even have clubhouse areas (which are rather large lounge/reception areas) that you can book for weddings, parties, etc.
We saw Jerry’s viewing suite that he uses to watch the games. He has an elevator which will take him up to his private suite or down to the field if he chooses.
We also saw both the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader and the Cowboys locker rooms. The men’s locker room was recently used by the Stones as a lounge when they performed there.
After the tour, you are free to go on the field
or back to any of the areas you choose.
Now I’m not a Cowboys fan (GO BRONCOS!!), but I do appreciate something that is done right and this is that place. This was an excellent adventure, well worth the $22.50 (senior) price. Do this if you’re in the area. Afterward, we drove back to the rigs and rested before deciding to go out to dinner. We chose Steven’s Gardens in
Tues. 6/30… (Mansfield ,
TX ) The plan today was to leave at 9:00am and go find the SMU Campus in
Dallas , where
the George W. Bush Library and Museum is located. Once we got there through the construction
zones on the nearby streets, we had to pay ($7) to park and walk across a
street just to get to the entrance. This
particular library charges more than any others we have been to ($13.00 for
seniors), but it was a nice exhibit, and well laid out (once we found the right
entrance!). President Bush had a tough
term and has 9/11 in his history. But
there were gains in Social Security, Medicare, and Immigration laws made under
his term.
This library makes nine that we have toured to date (not all on this trip). I think once we get home, I will start a log, rating each of these, which will be difficult because all are unique in their own ways, and all are very interesting. Right now the Lincoln Library and Museum (Springfield
IL ) is our favorite so far.
Afterward, we returned and walked the dog, had lunch, then went to Walmart for
stuff for dinner. Janie fixed spaghetti which was very good. Tomorrow (our last
day here) we are going to go to the Texas Book Depository at Dealey Plaza.
This library makes nine that we have toured to date (not all on this trip). I think once we get home, I will start a log, rating each of these, which will be difficult because all are unique in their own ways, and all are very interesting. Right now the Lincoln Library and Museum (
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