Sunday, May 12, 2013

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,
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