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Sorry, I don't have a burner and rather not put my personal email out. Do you have a burner email I can contact?
Bringing family down to BR for my kids' first LSU experience. Prefer Saturday tickets in the shade, but open to going Friday. Appreciate any help that isn't $300+ per seat on StubHub!
Second Rodeo, Tannehills, Joe T's (no live music), White Elephant. Plenty of good options and now much more pedestrian friendly.
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Joey ain’t going anywhere. Especially a school that is about to get gutted.


Seems a bit naive. TTU is no destination job. He will move on if he sustains success.
Maybe the Double Eagle bros have Maguire locked in at Texas Tech, but that's who I expected to generate more buzz this cycle.
Yeah we ended up calling Roger per the recommendation and he was great. Agree best to arrange ahead of time. It was wild landing in the noon hour in that tiny airport with 5 other major flight arrivals. Thousands of people trying to solve the same problem at the same time.
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I seriously doubt anyone is. My guess is the developer wanted it changed to the name of their $Billion investment that they are building for marketing purposes and used the offensiveness as an excuse.


They now have a bunch of baws from across the country talking about their new development that otherwise would have never heard of it.


This is right. What Bob Bass wants, he gets in FW. This was his ask.
AUPH would've been a winner, but I got greedy and turned it into a loser. Had a basis around $15/share. Should've sold at $34, but thought it was headed to $60.

re: Family Ski Trip Ideas

Posted by Wade Phillips on 7/29/25 at 7:59 am to
I went through this research last year, although my kids are much younger, and we knew they weren't going to appreciate a fancy trip. We landed on Steamboat and had a good trip. Pretty easy and affordable flights in, easy to get transport to the mountain, good bus system to get you around town. Overall a good value ski trip with fun skiing and activities at the base. I'd suggest you look into it and compare pricing to the other choices on your list. I found it to be 30-40% cheaper than the other options when factoring flights and hotel.

ETA: look at Vacasa website and specifically the Torian Plum. Great location and value in my opinion. Even cheaper as you go up the side of the mountain and Vacasa runs a fantastic shuttle service.
Maybe look at Red Rocks or Green Valley Ranch. Not too far from the strip, but much more enjoyable resort experience. You can cab down to the strip for a meal or two but otherwise have a relaxed atmosphere and better gambling odds/minimums.

re: Vegas Restaurant Rec

Posted by Wade Phillips on 5/13/25 at 6:49 am to
We go a couple times a year with a group of work guys. Our consensus favorite spot is still Tao for what you’ve said you’re looking for.

ETA: The scenery there is also top notch, if you catch the drift.

re: Fort Worth Hotels

Posted by Wade Phillips on 4/9/25 at 9:01 am to
Bowie House
Crescent (comes with access to very nice Canyon Ranch Spa)
Hotel Dryce
Drover

Anything downtown is pretty similar/forgettable, and typically reasonably priced unless there is a major convention in town. I'd stay at Crescent and be walkable to amazing bars and restaurants.
Sorry thought this was the 2025 thread
I'm writing this reply from a condo in Steamboat, on a family trip with a 4 and 3 year old. Torian Plum condos right at the base were great. Pool, etc.

HEED THIS ADVICE - WAIT UNTIL LATE SEASON TO GO. We froze, they were miserable. Ski school turned into daycare and they stayed inside the whole time due to temperatures. Wife and I both have the flu. It was not a great time for brining young kids. Book late March when it is much sunnier and warmer. The kids will enjoy it much more and have more opportunity to be outside.

ETA - also has direct flights from DFW which we booked for under $300/each. It is very easy to get in and out of.
Thanks for the responses. We booked with Roger. Private van and should be dependable. Car seats. $440 rather than $600. Seems to be best of an expensive proposition.
Thank you. Not huge savings, but $440 beats $600. Cheers!