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Title: Big Tex Burns
Post by: patric on October 21, 2012, 02:09:26 PM
http://soundcloud.com/dallasnews/big-tex-fire-dispatch-audio
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: guido911 on October 21, 2012, 02:31:17 PM
I blame the police department.   :P
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Breadburner on October 21, 2012, 02:39:53 PM
Suicide after the beat down by OU......Burnt Texass Toast....!!!
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Hoss on October 21, 2012, 02:41:46 PM
Quote from: Breadburner on October 21, 2012, 02:39:53 PM
Suicide after the beat down by OU......Burnt Texass Toast....!!!

I figured it was the Shorthorn fans rioting....
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: guido911 on October 21, 2012, 03:02:11 PM
Quote from: Breadburner on October 21, 2012, 02:39:53 PM
Suicide after the beat down by OU......Burnt Texass Toast....!!!

Wow. Self-immolation. Now that's a statement!!!
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on October 21, 2012, 03:18:25 PM
Well, now we know there was at least one sensible Texan....
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: RecycleMichael on October 21, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
It is hard not to make of this news because it is from Texas.

But I feel sad for them. This was an icon for them.

I was sad when the Admiral Twin burned. Let's hope Bix tex gets rebuilt as well.
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Breadburner on October 21, 2012, 06:17:22 PM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on October 21, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
It is hard not to make of this news because it is from Texas.

But I feel sad for them. This was an icon for them.

I was sad when the Admiral Twin burned. Let's hope Bix tex gets rebuilt as well.

It was an updated one not the original......
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: BKDotCom on October 21, 2012, 08:02:31 PM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on October 21, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
It is hard not to make of this news because it is from Texas.

But I feel sad for them. This was an icon for them.

I was sad when the Admiral Twin burned. Let's hope Bix tex gets rebuilt as well.

The first thing I thought of when I head about it was how hard Hank Hill must be taking the loss.
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Hoss on October 21, 2012, 08:18:51 PM
Quote from: RecycleMichael on October 21, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
It is hard not to make of this news because it is from Texas.

But I feel sad for them. This was an icon for them.

I was sad when the Admiral Twin burned. Let's hope Bix tex gets rebuilt as well.

I lived in Texas long enough.  I'm not really sad for them.

;D
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Conan71 on October 21, 2012, 08:28:32 PM
Quote from: BKDotCom on October 21, 2012, 08:02:31 PM
The first thing I thought of when I head about it was how hard Hank Hill must be taking the loss.

Thread winner!  I heard the Texas flag is flying half staff in Arlen.
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Hoss on October 21, 2012, 08:32:38 PM
Quote from: Conan71 on October 21, 2012, 08:28:32 PM
Thread winner!  I heard the Texas flag is flying half staff in Arlen.

"Dammit Bobby!"
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Conan71 on October 21, 2012, 08:40:37 PM
Quote from: Hoss on October 21, 2012, 08:32:38 PM
"Dammit Bobby!"

"6am and already that boy ain't right!"
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: DolfanBob on October 22, 2012, 10:04:09 AM
He was their "Golden Driller"
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: patric on October 24, 2012, 09:23:43 PM
He had it coming.

(http://media.star-telegram.com/smedia/2012/10/19/12/03/1lhE5I.St.58.jpeg)
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: Breadburner on October 25, 2012, 07:56:26 AM
Big Tex was a Salad Tosser....No suprise there...
Title: Re: Big Tex Burns
Post by: sauerkraut on December 01, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
That was pretty darn wild. I guess no harm was done, they plan to re-wire him and have him ready to go for next year.