Lubbock, Texas

[Todd S. Malicoate]

This weekend's trip is to the Big 12 Trombone Conference at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Since I had such a great recommendation about Fayetteville last week (Doe's Eat Place was outstanding), I thought I would ask the members here for more good advice about Lubbock.

What is the best place to go for dinner? Are there any "must-see" events this weekend or places to go in general? Thanks in advance for your advice.

[Mark]

... there is a western history museum. They've got a purty good collection of Winchester rifles there.

Is that the museum that has the enormous collection of barbed wire? I know that sounds silly, but I found it fascinating when I was there many years ago.

Are there any "must-see" events this weekend or places to go in general?

You missed the must see event, a Red Raider home game. Wow, who would have thought? And, although it's not the best time of year for it, you might consider going to Palo Duro Canyon.

[TubaRay]

you might consider going to Palo Duro Canyon.

In my opinion, there is never a bad time of year to see Palo Duro Canyon except for when the biting bugs are really bad. This time of year won't be bad. Of course, that's about a 2-1/2 hour drive from Lubbock.

I've never been there at this time of year. I spent a week during the summer, several years ago. I enjoyed my visit very much. It was very scenic, with lots of hiking trails, as I remember it. It seems like it is probably not going to fit Todd's schedule, however.

[TexTuba]

This weekend's trip is to the Big 12 Trombone Conference at Texas Tech in Lubbock. Since I had such a great recommendation about Fayetteville last week (Doe's Eat Place was outstanding), I thought I would ask the members here for more good advice about Lubbock.

What is the best place to go for dinner? Are there any "must-see" events this weekend or places to go in general? Thanks in advance for your advice.

You know, a certain trumpet player from Oklahoma State transferred from Texas Tech.

You should ask Brad what is good and what is not. Have fun, Todd!!

[TMurphy]

I could be wrong, but I seem to remember my girlfriend (who's grandmother lives in Lubbock) telling me that Lubbock has a museum dedicated to Buddy Holly...

[Todd S. Malicoate]

You know, a certain trumpet player from Oklahoma State transferred from Texas Tech.

You should ask Brad what is good and what is not. Have fun, Todd!!

Somehow I think that what Brad would like in a place to eat or place to go might not be the same choice I would make (or the trombone studio, for that matter)...he's kind of an odd bird, as you surely know.

Thanks for the info so far...come on, Texas Tech Tubenetters...where's the place to go in Lubbock? After last weekend, I have an impeccable reputation for leading the studio to a great place for dinner!

[tubashaman2]

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[The Impaler]

Lubbock is exactly halfway between where I grew up (Midland-Greenwood) and where I went to school (Canyon). I used to meet my folks there all the time to have dinner so that neither one of us wouldn't have to drive three-and-a-half hours each way to see each other.

And the place that you're looking for is called Cagle's Steakhouse, out west of town on the Cagle Ranch. It's four-and-a-half miles west of the loop on 4th street, I believe. Definitely one of my all-time favorite places to get a steak, behind the Lowake Steakhouse out by Lake Ivie (which tragically no longer exists). It was also recently made famous to college football fans by Mike Leach's mention of it in his dating advice.....

My best friend did his undergrad at Tech while I was up at West Texas, and being that Lubbock has a much better nightlife than does Amarillo, I spent a fair deal of time there on weekends, lol. Two of my favorite places to eat there were always Spanky's (burger joint) and One Guy From Italy's (under the UP) where I had one of the best calzones in my memory.

Hope this helps!!!

[Todd S. Malicoate]

BUMP...Leaving first thing in the morning for Lubbock. I heard from Brad that Josie's is a good place, and he echoed the One Guy From Italy for best calzone. Any other last-minute suggestions?

[Todd S. Malicoate]

Watch your speed once you're in Texas. The cops in I-40 and I-27 live for writing tickets.

Thanks, Schleppy. I always do, as I plan these trips so that I'm not in a hurry. Besides, I think the speed limit is at least 70 the whole way...plenty fast for me.

[Rick Denney]

In my opinion, there is never a bad time of year to see Palo Duro Canyon except for when the biting bugs are really bad. This time of year won't be bad. Of course, that's about a 2-1/2 hour drive from Lubbock.

Everywhere is at least a 2-1/2-hour drive from Lubbock.

I've been there many times, but so long ago that 1.) my memory can't dredge up the local spots the Highway Department guys liked, and 2.) they probably aren't there any more anyway.

Rick "Yellow Horse Canyon is closer if you need a break from the caprock flatness" Denney

[Todd S. Malicoate]

One Guy from Italy it was, and it was definitely the best calzone I've ever had (not that I've had many).

A good day for OSU in the trombone competitions...the students swept the tenor competition and got a second place in the bass competition. The winner of the bass competition was from Northwestern University (Chicago)...last time I checked that's not really in the "Big 12" area.

Lubbock is extremely flat.

Schleppy, I should have shared your advice about watching one's speed in Texas with the students...both of the student-driven vans received tickets near Plainview. On a related note, it was interesting to notice that while I maintained the posted speed limit cars and trucks were sailing past me in Oklahoma but rarely did anyone pass me in Texas. The effect was nearly instantaneous as I crossed the border each time.

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I would have given you my number so you could have given me a shout on your way through, but I've been too busy with other projects this weekend to devote any time to socializin'.

Well, I did roll down the window and yell, "Hey, Schleppy!!!!!" at the top of my lungs. I figgered you would be somewhere near I-40 around the area between all the truck dealerships/repair places and The Big Texan.

You didn't hear it???

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I thought I heard something coming from the highway in between the traditional incatations of ill will directed towards bothersome equipment.

Yep, that was me...I hit Amarillo around 4:30!

[Todd S. Malicoate]

I think I should point out that they were going almost 80...at night. Big no-no, and I think they are going to find out (in terms of $$$) how much of a no-no it was in about 3 weeks!