Southfork Ranch

Yesterday the folks drove to Southfork. It is the home of the show, Dallas and of course, JR. Mama watched the original show, but hasn't watched the new show.

The drive to Southfork visitor's center.

A tour is offered of the house and visitors are allowed to roam the grounds.

Back of the mansion

Original cast.  The lady in yellow and the man in the plaid jacket owned the home.  The man's name is actually J.R. which is  just a coincidence.

The table where the Ewings' had  breakfast.

Kitchen

Livingroom

Lucy's bedroom

Lucy's bedroom

Bobby's bedroom

J.R.'s murder scene - yes, the blood is still there.

The pool

Views from the balcony.

J.R.'s bedroom

Front of the house.

More  outside photos of the house.

Texas Longhorn

Walkway

J.R's car

Photos showing filming at the ranch.

Lucy's  wedding gown.

Saddles used by J.R., Sue Ellen, Bobby and Pam

J.R.'s hat

Larry died last November and here is the memoriam to him.

Jock, the Dad.

Linda Grey's hand prints and foot prints.

Mama said the tour was fun.  There is a lot of camera magic to make the house look larger than it is on TV.

Our space bar is broke so writing the blog is difficult.  We hope to fix it soon. 

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Is Asking Santa For A New Computer

Santa Lives Here!

We noticed the other day that there is a motor home here that has a Santa statue sitting outside of it.  Mama thought that was a little odd since it is May.  We then noticed that they have Santa Claus lights along the front of it.  Later, we noticed their van has a Santa and Rudolph sticker.  Mama commented that they must really love Christmas.  Today, we walked by and there was the owner standing outside.  It is Santa!  I'm not kidding!  He has the long white beard.  He is a little slimmer than he is on TV, but maybe he slims down in the Texas heat.  We always thought his summer home was in Florida.   He waved to us.  I guess we better be on our best behavior here because Santa is watching us for sure!

We may have storms later today, so we spent the morning laying in the grass.

We are wearing cables, if you are wondering.

This tree has a lot of squirrel activity.

Mama asked if we wanted to go in and this was our answer.

We are getting mail today.  We haven't received mail since we left Houston.  The mail truck just came by and Mama thought maybe he was delivering it right to our door, but he went to our neighbor's home instead.  Mama will have to make the long walk to the office later.  It is raining now.

Joey,
The Greyhound Who Saw Santa Today