Klarinet Archive - Posting 000878.txt from 1997/05

From: Stephen Froehlich <shorthnd@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: ClarinetFest'97 Update
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 11:51:18 -0400

On Thu, 29 May 1997, Robt. Walzel wrote:

> 10. Who wants to go to the Texas dessert in the middle of the summer?
>
> Lubbock is not in the dessert. Lubbock is located on the South Plains, the
> award wining wine producing region of the state. While we don't claim to be
> Paris, Lubbock has a relatively comfortable climate. If you want dessert,
> try El Paso. Lubbock temperatures in summer average from highes in the low
> 90's and lowes in the low 60's. It can warm up above the century mark, but
> this is the exception rather than the rule. If you are expecting cactus in
> Lubbock, you will be disappointed. Instead you will find the Texas Tech
> campus which has received numerous acclaims for its beautiful landscaping
> and Spanish Mission-style architecture.

Did you mean desert? I won't go disparaging Lubbock, but it
really is pretty much in the midst of nowhere.

> 6. All they have in Texas are cowboys and oil wells!
>
> Wrongo, bucko! In addition to our rich cultural heritage, we have two 52
> week major symphony orchestras, 2 other full time symphonies, outstanding
> opera and ballet companies, and numerous other fine art attractions and
> excellent museums. And in addition to that, only 50 miles from Lubbock is
> the COWGIRL Hall of Fame.

As a native, I've never even heard of this, where is it?

> 3. I hate airplanes!
>
> Do you get the impression that this person is rather particular? Lubbock is
> easy to fly into with easy connections through Dallas-Fort Worth
> International Airport. American Airlines, the official airline of
> ClarinetFest '97, has special discounts for those flying to ClarinetFest.
> Call our official travel agency, Premier Travel at 1-800-814-3336
> (806-794-3397). Teri Jo Gilmore will help you book the most reasonably
> priced tickets available. By the way, there are still many specials in
> effect so ticket price may never be lower.

The roads are also straight enough to drive at autobahn speeds.
Texas state troopers aren't very tolerant, though. (grin)

Stephen