Posted on 09/20/2010 1:53:28 PM PDT by mylife
His boots are shined, his shirt is pressed and his jeans are wrinkle-free.
The big man made his 2010 debut at the State Fair of Texas this morning, ahead of opening day on Friday. Workers raised the 52-foot-tall cowboy at Big Tex Circle, with dozens of elementary schoolchildren watching.
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“HOWDY FOLKS!”
I remember Big Tex. Always a great time going to the State Fair of Texas.
Anything and everything deep fried “on a stick”
Enjoy.
Good Lord, they have gone crazy with the “deep fried thing”
But, it’s a good time for all.
Woo! Hoo! Big Tex is up!
Big Tex’s arms looks out of proportion with the rest of his body. Oh well, Texas/OU isn’t far behind.
Yay, “Our state fair is a great state fair”.......anybody remember that?
Hope Texas fares better than the cowboys LoL
Not me.
I have never been to this fair.
But, the folks that were raised here love it.
I love a good fair.
Indeed!
Let the festivities begin!
You are probably too young to remember it. It’s a song from the Oscar & Hammerstein Broadway musical “State Fair”. They made it into a movie in the early 60’s with Pat Boone & Ann Margaret. Much of it was filmed at the Texas State Fair which was a source of great pride and excitement for the fair organizers way back then.
I love a good fair!
I know all the booths. I know where to get a double scoop of ice cream with the apple dumpling in exchange for a smile and a compliment.
Big Tex 2012
The only real football team in the Metroplex is TCU (and it will also be SMU next season).
I dont follow college games but TCU/OU is always a big deal.
Woody Hayes may have had a different opinion ;)
What are we gonna do with this stadium that Jerry conned us into?
I think I saw that.
I certainly noticed Ann Margret.
Yeah, and “Ol’ Jim Lowe” was his voice for many years.
Memories, memories . . .
Yes, memories, memories.
It’s been several years since I’ve been to the State Fair, but sure do remember the wooden roller coaster! Took my daughter on it when she was about 7 or 8. Had a thrilling ride. Loved to hear the creaking, groaning, and clickity-clack of the coaster and the screaming of the riders.
I think they tore it down if I remember. Too bad. The old wooden ones were the funnest.
Yes, Far North, I think they tore it down.
We’re getting to be the old guys now.
God bless you.
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