Doin' it in Dallas

Before I get started on this week's blog, I wanted to share this picture. Remember last week I joked about having to "park our horse". Well, this shot was taken as we turned off a main thoroughfare in downtown Arlington.

Our week in Dallas had a definite sports theme to it. It was here that we kicked off our NHL journey. (We hope to see a game at every NHL arena). The Stars welcomed the Ducks into their home and then soundly kicked their Duck butts, winning 3-1.

Next it was on to Arlington and a visit to the Legends of the Game Baseball Museum, which includes artifacts on loan from Cooperstown, and a tour of the home of the Texas Rangers, Ameriquest Field. The tour included a visit to the locker room,

and a chance to sit on the home bench.

Of course, no sports trip to Dallas is complete without checking out the Dallas Cowboys. Tried to get tickets to their home game - HA! They're sold out through the 2008 season. Did get a picture of their new stadium. Projected building cost is now up to $1.2 Billion, yep billions not millions

And of course, we still managed to squeeze in another round of golf. This shot is of the 10th hole at the Chester W. Ditto course in Arlington.

We found an off-lease park for the pups about a five minute drive from our campsite. Not quite like the one at home that wanders around an open field and through a treed area.

This park is wide open and has an entrance that resembles getting into jail, complete with a locked area that the dogs must pass through before getting unleashed, and designated areas for small and large dogs. Well worth all the effort once inside, though as there are always other dogs to run with.

The week was not totally dedicated to sports. We took in a little history with a tour of the Sixth Floor Museum, located in the former Texas School Book Depository. For those non-history buffs, this is the site where Lee Harvey Oswald fired his rifle and assassinated President Kennedy. The exhibit is quite educational and details the life, death and legacy of the 35th President of the United States. A must see when you visit this city! Unfortunately, no pictures are permitted inside the museum.

We also took a little side trip to the town of Grapevine. The town has restored 75 buildings to turn of the 20th century condition. All along Main Street are signs of the old West.

We ended our week by taking in a show at Johnnie High's Country Music Revue on Saturday night. The show has been voted best live country music show for the past four years and features a cast of 20 singers and musicians.