Do Not Read If Your Not From San Antonio!!

[rl64tx]

True San Antonians will understand these!!! Enjoy :spin



You Know You're From San Antonio When...

-You lost your virginity at Mission Drive-In.
-You know exactly how to get to the Ghost Tracks from anywhere in town.
-You think pro-choice means flour or corn tortillas.
-You've never been to the Alamo.
-You think a health drink is a margarita without salt.
-You think being able to read the Taco Cabana menu makes you bilingual.
-You used to live in a neighborhood you wouldn't even drive through now.
-There has been a road crew on your street since before the Alamodome was built.
-You remember when Crossroads Mall used to be called Wonderland.
-You've been to Midget Mansion and the Fat Farm.
-You know all about the Dancing Diablo and the Donkey Lady bridge.
-You know that Wheatley and Brackenridge is the same school.
-You remember the Captain Gus show.
-Your subwoofer has twice the value of your car.
-You have three rodeo outfits but never have been on a horse.
-You are an expert with the brake pedal, but you have no idea what a blinker is.
-Your idea of culture is wearing a Hard Rock T-shirt.
-You think the last supper was at Mi Tierra.
-You do your grocery shopping at a flea market.
-You think local politicians are crooks, but you still do not vote.
-You have a 'Selena Lives' bumper sticker on your car.
-You care if San Antonio is in the national spotlight.
-A formal occasion is getting a glass with your longneck.
-You believe tacos, barbecue, tequila, and beer are the four basic food groups.
-You think wearing bows in your hair will get you a husband.
-Your white mother learned how to make tamales & menudo from your neighbors.
-You know the real definition of Fiesta is 'stay home if at all possible.'
-You have ordered Mexican food at a Chinese restaurant.
-You had breakfast tacos at Taco Cabana on Christmas morning.
-You remember the Joske's Christmas display.
-You remember when JC Penney's had a restaurant.
-You remember hamburgers from Whopper Burger.
-Your elementary school field trip was to the ButterKrust Bakery.
-You complain about how cold it is when the temperature dips below 70.
-Your cholesterol is over 300.
-You had a birthday party at Kiddie Park.
-You have had nightmares about the giant cowboy boots in front of North Star Mall.
-You own an album by, have seen or are even aware of any of the following bands: 'Moxy', 'Legs Diamond', 'Trapeze', 'Garfield' and especially 'Ozz Knozz' or 'Heyoka.'
-You know what people are talking about when they refer to the 'hey-she-b.'
-Your idea of a tropical vacation getaway is Port Aransas.
-You get defensive when your friends from Austin talk about the great show they saw last night.
-You party with your cousin more than twice a week.
-You call any convenience store 'icehouse.'
You have only seen snow once in your life and it was twenty years ago.
-You think a flash-flood warning means 'go drive through a low water crossing.'
You think the exit ramp is your own personal lauch pad.
-You get annoyed when tourists ask for 'fa-jite-as.'
-You could care less about the Rodeo but never miss the Cowboy Breakfast.
-You know the location of both the Hanging Tree and the Hollow Tree.
-You don't have to look at the menu when you order at Bill Miller.
-You have never, ever called this city 'San Antone

[Shelly]

I am not a San Antonian. Not one thing on the list applies to me :lol

[johnny00]

-1999 or 2003 Carflags from the window.
- Joe Anthony stoned and playing every Budgie tune on the afternoon KMAC/KISS show!
-KMAC/KISS window lips sticker.


That list is scary, I identify with more than a few.

[ObiwanGinobili]

You hae a 32 oz iced tea with breakfast.

[SpursFanDan]

-You know exactly how to get to the Ghost Tracks from anywhere in town.
-You used to live in a neighborhood you wouldn't even drive through now.
-You remember when Crossroads Mall used to be called Wonderland.
-You know all about the Dancing Diablo and the Donkey Lady bridge.
-You know that Wheatley and Brackenridge is the same school.
-You are an expert with the brake pedal, but you have no idea what a blinker is.(everyone but me)
-You have a 'Selena Lives' bumper sticker on your car.(if I had a dime for everytime i've seen one....)
-You care if San Antonio is in the national spotlight.
-You know the real definition of Fiesta is 'stay home if at all possible.'
-You remember the Joske's Christmas display.
-You remember when JC Penney's had a restaurant.
-You remember hamburgers from Whopper Burger.
-Your elementary school field trip was to the ButterKrust Bakery.
-You complain about how cold it is when the temperature dips below 70.
-You had a birthday party at Kiddie Park.
-Your idea of a tropical vacation getaway is Port Aransas.
-You get defensive when your friends from Austin talk about the great show they saw last night.
-You have only seen snow once in your life and it was twenty years ago.(and a year ago)
-You think the exit ramp is your own personal lauch pad.
-You could care less about the Rodeo but never miss the Cowboy Breakfast.
-You know the location of both the Hanging Tree and the Hollow Tree.
-You don't have to look at the menu when you order at Bill Miller.
-You have never, ever called this city 'San Antone

Great Post.. I apply to all of the above. And I used to live 100 yards from the ghosts tracks.

[ObiwanGinobili]

All of your white co-workers have hispanic last names

[johnny00]

-You remember Ira Atenberry(spelling?) and the Battle of Flowers shootout.

[rl64tx]

All of your white co-workers have hispanic last names

That's to fuckin funny! :lol
I was on Captain Gus
Spent many Sundays at Playland Park :spin

[SpursWoman]

-Your white mother learned how to make tamales & menudo from your neighbors.


My (white) mom could make better Mexican food than a lot of the Mexican ladies she learned from....

:lol

I identify with about 97% of that list.... :nerd

[3rdCoast]

I am not a San Antonian. Not one thing on the list applies to me :lol

Do Not Read If Your Not From San Antonio!! = thread title

[rl64tx]

-You remember Ira Atenberry(spelling?) and the Battle of Flowers shootout.


I was a senior in High School, my friend was in band and was marching during the parade, when all the shit went down.........the band got maced!! :lol

[Shelly]

Do Not Read If Your Not From San Antonio!! = thread title


uh....i've lived here 8 years and he changed the title after I posted that.

[rl64tx]

Your elementary school field trip was to the ButterKrust Bakery


At the end of the tour you would get a little loaf of bread!!


What was the name of the candy factory downtown?? Was it Judson Candy??
That was another fieldtrip in grade school!!

[SpursWoman]

At the end of the tour you would get a little loaf of bread!!


We got some cream filled banana cake thingy..... :fro

[samikeyp]

that was a "banana flip", SW. :)

[samikeyp]

You remember such food icons as...
First Mate, Burger Chef, Whopper Burger and Puffin' Billy's.

[SpursWoman]

GW Jr.'s. :cry

[rl64tx]

Country Corner Restaurant at the corner of 3009 and 35s, had "Big Tex" on the side of the road

[Spurgal]

You forgot cruisin at Brack park and then SW. Military drive on Sundays.

I wish I could turn back time. :drunk :smokin

[Old School Chic]

How about Griffs Burgers In the Southside and who can forget Solo Serve

[pooh]

You remember such food icons as...
First Mate, Burger Chef, Whopper Burger and Puffin' Billy's.

Aww man, that brings back memories. I loved First Mate, then they got busted for false advertising, selling whale and saying it was fish.

I do remember Burger Chef...hmm, the "works".

I really don't remember whopper burger and puffin billy's that well.

But I remember Shakeys Pizza though...anyone remember Ole Toro?

[tsb2000]

You forgot cruisin at Brack park and then SW. Military drive on Sundays.

I wish I could turn back time. :drunk :smokin

You said it! I can relate to about 90% of that list. I can see a lot of the same rules apply to the entire Southwest, like learning how to make Mexican food. My mom never did learn, so I would just eat at all of my friends' houses as a kid. (Thankfully, my wife is a master at making Mexican food!) I lived in Universal City and remember stores like Woolco and Handy Dan in the area, along with "Lone Star" convenience stores. Does SA still have those? There was also a drive-in nearby, where I saw the original Star Wars movie back in 1977.

Damn, I'm getting old. :oops

[rl64tx]

You said it! I can relate to about 90% of that list. I can see a lot of the same rules apply to the entire Southwest, like learning how to make Mexican food. My mom never did learn, so I would just eat at all of my friends' houses as a kid. (Thankfully, my wife is a master at making Mexican food!) I lived in Universal City and remember stores like Woolco and Handy Dan in the area, along with "Lone Star" convenience stores. Does SA still have those? There was also a drive-in nearby, where I saw the original Star Wars movie back in 1977.

Damn, I'm getting old. :oops


Which drive-in? There was the Judson-4 in Live Oak and The Starlight in Schertz!!! My first job was at Woolco iin UC!! I'm still in UC :spin

[Useruser666]

Atleast we still have Bun'N"Barrel and Pigstand.

[1369]

I grew up across San Pedro (before it was McAllister Fwy) from the San Pedro drive inn.

Heading to Pappy's and drinking beer in the BAC parking lot on weekends.

The ponds (now hole #3 at Silverhorn)

Fargo's Pizza (I used to deliver for them)

Encino Park being way the hell out of town.

The circles (now Stone Oak)

The cliffs at Vista Del Norte.

Texas dancehall.

TG&Y

Flakey Leonards

That pizza joint in Central Park Mall (I can't remember the name)

[ObiwanGinobili]

Atleast we still have Bun'N"Barrel and Pigstand.


I heard Pigstand filed for bankruptcy

[Johnny_Blaze_47]

who can forget Solo Serve

You mean S & S Boutique?

[MannyIsGod]

True San Antonians will understand these!!! Enjoy :spin



You Know You're From San Antonio When...

-You lost your virginity at Mission Drive-In.
-You know exactly how to get to the Ghost Tracks from anywhere in town.
-You think pro-choice means flour or corn tortillas.
-You've never been to the Alamo.
-You think a health drink is a margarita without salt.
-You think being able to read the Taco Cabana menu makes you bilingual.
-You used to live in a neighborhood you wouldn't even drive through now.
-There has been a road crew on your street since before the Alamodome was built.
-You remember when Crossroads Mall used to be called Wonderland.
-You've been to Midget Mansion and the Fat Farm.
-You know all about the Dancing Diablo and the Donkey Lady bridge.
-You know that Wheatley and Brackenridge is the same school.
-You remember the Captain Gus show.
-Your subwoofer has twice the value of your car. :lol
-You have three rodeo outfits but never have been on a horse.
-You are an expert with the brake pedal, but you have no idea what a blinker is.
-Your idea of culture is wearing a Hard Rock T-shirt.
-You think the last supper was at Mi Tierra.
-You do your grocery shopping at a flea market.
-You think local politicians are crooks, but you still do not vote.
-You have a 'Selena Lives' bumper sticker on your car.
-You care if San Antonio is in the national spotlight.
-A formal occasion is getting a glass with your longneck.
-You believe tacos, barbecue, tequila, and beer are the four basic food groups.
-You think wearing bows in your hair will get you a husband.
-Your white mother learned how to make tamales & menudo from your neighbors.
-You know the real definition of Fiesta is 'stay home if at all possible.'
-You have ordered Mexican food at a Chinese restaurant.
-You had breakfast tacos at Taco Cabana on Christmas morning.
-You remember the Joske's Christmas display.
-You remember when JC Penney's had a restaurant.
-You remember hamburgers from Whopper Burger.
-Your elementary school field trip was to the ButterKrust Bakery.
-You complain about how cold it is when the temperature dips below 70.
-Your cholesterol is over 300.
-You had a birthday party at Kiddie Park.
-You have had nightmares about the giant cowboy boots in front of North Star Mall.
-You own an album by, have seen or are even aware of any of the following bands: 'Moxy', 'Legs Diamond', 'Trapeze', 'Garfield' and especially 'Ozz Knozz' or 'Heyoka.'
-You know what people are talking about when they refer to the 'hey-she-b.'
-Your idea of a tropical vacation getaway is Port Aransas.
-You get defensive when your friends from Austin talk about the great show they saw last night.
-You party with your cousin more than twice a week.
-You call any convenience store 'icehouse.'
You have only seen snow once in your life and it was twenty years ago.
-You think a flash-flood warning means 'go drive through a low water crossing.'
You think the exit ramp is your own personal lauch pad.
-You get annoyed when tourists ask for 'fa-jite-as.'
-You could care less about the Rodeo but never miss the Cowboy Breakfast.
-You know the location of both the Hanging Tree and the Hollow Tree.
-You don't have to look at the menu when you order at Bill Miller.
-You have never, ever called this city 'San Antone

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

:lol That was a good list!


Aladdin's Castle and the little pizza place across from Aladdin's Castle.

I remember talking with Spurwoman about that once. We both hung out there, just a couple of years apart.

[tw05baller]

hi Bryan its me

[samikeyp]

Aladdin's Castle and the little pizza place across from Aladdin's Castle.

Which one? I used to hang out in the one at Ingram Mall. I think Windsor had it as well. At Ingram, it was Luca's Pizza next to Aladdin's with the Movie theatre across from them. The pizza place moved to the food court when it opened and they changed their name from Luca's to Villa Italia or something.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Which one? I used to hang out in the one at Ingram Mall. I think Windsor had it as well. At Ingram, it was Luca's Pizza next to Aladdin's with the Movie theatre across from them. The pizza place moved to the food court when it opened and they changed their name from Luca's to Villa Italia or something.


I think it was called Luca's at Windsor as well. Windsor Park was close to my house growing up. Does that mall even exist anymore?

Good pizza.

[SWC Bonfire]

You remember the Joske's Christmas display

I'm not even from SA and I still remember the train & dispays in Joske's when we would come to SA to Christmas shop. A fond memory.

[samikeyp]

Windsor is still there...though I haven't been there in 10 years or more.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I'm not even from SA and I still remember the train & dispays in Joske's when we would come to SA to Christmas shop. A fond memory.

That was awesome.

It was magical when you're a kid. I'll never forget that.

[desflood]

All of your white co-workers have hispanic last names
Hey!! Those are my kids you're talking about, dammit! :lol :lol

[KEDA]

Texas dancehall.



would this be the same Texas Dancehall that was out on 281 North almost to Borgfield road?


its been a cabinet shop for about 10 or 12 years, but I remember that place when I was growing up!!!

also here is one for you

Texas Tumbleweed.

My uncle used to play out there when I was about 5, but I remember the ladies that worked there had guns that they would shoot during "Cotton Eye Joe", and every time it would scare the piss outta me!

[1369]

would this be the same Texas Dancehall that was out on 281 North almost to Borgfield road?


its been a cabinet shop for about 10 or 12 years, but I remember that place when I was growing up!!!

That's the one.

I used to think that was such a long drive from my folks house (Bitters/Heimer) back when.

[rl64tx]

What is Blubonnet Palace now?? Is it still a dance hall?? i remember going there back in high school and sneakin' beers, they used to staple a ticket on your collar if you were a minor!! Wow, that was hard to get around!! What about Lubianski Hall in St Hedwig??

[SpursWoman]

What is Blubonnet Palace now?? Is it still a dance hall?? i remember going there back in high school and sneakin' beers, they used to staple a ticket on your collar if you were a minor!! Wow, that was hard to get around!! What about Lubianski Hall in St Hedwig??



The Bluebonnet was a church for quite a few years, but within the last few months or so they changed it back to a dancehall.

[Xolotl]

I just remember having fond memories of Pistol Pete's Pizza and Showtime Pizza. Think they're all Peter Piper's now

[sa_butta]

What happened to Malibu recently.
Remember Pear Apple County Fair (taking up space now).

[SpursWoman]

What happened to Malibu recently.
Remember Pear Apple County Fair (taking up space now).

Grand Prix? They shut down the race tracks a while back...the miniature golf & games is still there...

[SpursWoman]

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[Xolotl]

What happened to Malibu recently.
Remember Pear Apple County Fair (taking up space now).

Pear Apple Country Fair has become a church.
I think Malibu is just closed, except for the castle

[sa_butta]

Pear Apple Country Fair has become a church.
I think Malibu is just closed, except for the castlethat sucks those cars were fun as hell to race.

[rl64tx]

I'm really gonna feel old now! Anybody remember Hemisfair (World's fair)back in'68?? i do, I remember the monorail that went around the hemisfair park and the boats they would have with the skiers in the water by the lone star pavillion!! oh yea, I also remember people committing suicide by jumping off the tower, that was horrible, then they put up the spikes on the observation deck!!!

[Xolotl]

Is that why Hemisfair arena was built?

[sa_butta]

I'm really gonna feel old now! Anybody remember Hemisfair (World's fair)back in'68?? i do, I remember the monorail that went around the hemisfair park and the boats they would have with the skiers in the water by the lone star pavillion!! oh yea, I also remember people committing suicide by jumping off the tower, that was horrible, then they put up the spikes on the observation deck!!!Im too young for that but know all about it. I remember hearing about a guy who jumped off the tower and landed on the lights that shine up, so he never even made it to the ground.

[samikeyp]

Pistol Pete's was good stuff. Wasn't it Showbiz pizza?

[rl64tx]

Pistol Pete's was good stuff. Wasn't it Showbiz pizza?


I remember Godfathers, Shakee's and Pizza Inn and Luca's in Windsor Park

[samikeyp]

Showbiz was what Chucky Cheese is know...just not as little kid focused. They had all the cool arcade games and sit down versions of a bunch of them.

[Xolotl]

Yeah your right it is Chuck E. Cheese, it's Pistol Pete's that became Peter Piper.

[sa_butta]

OK list favorite hang outs that are no longer here.

[Xolotl]

Showbiz and Pistol Petes Pizza :lol

[samikeyp]

There was a video game arcade on Blanco across the street from Churchill HS called "Your Pleasure" (always thought that was an interesting name for a place for teens) it was an old real estate office converted into an arcade. Its where the Frost Bank sits now.

[1369]

There was a video game arcade on Blanco across the street from Churchill HS called "Your Pleasure" (always thought that was an interesting name for a place for teens) it was an old real estate office converted into an arcade. Its where the Frost Bank sits now.

They finally closed that during my sophomore year (I think) at Churchill. After that folks started hanging out starting a McDonald's and then left for either the cliffs or the ponds.

[SpursWoman]

Rocky J's on Nacogdoches

[Gatita]

At the end of the tour you would get a little loaf of bread!


:lmao

Alot of that stuff on the list my viejo has told me about. Too funny. :lol

[N.Y. Johnny]

I don't know if it was on there or not...you guys remember those old stores
"La Feria" man they had some great Guyabera shirts there :spin :elephant
i remember buyin some thinking "Damn! I finally have somethin nice to be buried in!!" :lol

[Old School Chic]

All these places bring me so many memories. I guess, I am getting old. :depressed

Who can forget Kress downtown. I used to love going there to buy my Angel face powder. That face powder had a nice scent.

[KEDA]

I remember the Frost Bros. at North Star

they had a Godiva choclatier inside, and every time I went with my mom she would buy me 3 choclate seahorses. Thats a pretty cool deal when you were 5.

Now its a Mervyns, Godiva has their own store and they want 20$ for 5 Choclate covered Strawberries!

Commie Bastards!

[KEDA]

ALSO

Bowling Centers

Spare Time Lanes near the front entrance to Kelly AFB

I won my first junior Grand Prix tournament there, then the assholes at AMF bought it out and proceeded to close it about a year later.

there are others like Bowl A Rama, but that was before my time.

[rl64tx]

ALSO

Bowling Centers

Spare Time Lanes near the front entrance to Kelly AFB

I won my first junior Grand Prix tournament there, then the assholes at AMF bought it out and proceeded to close it about a year later.

there are others like Bowl A Rama, but that was before my time.

What was the Bowling Alley/Skating Rink/Bar on 410 close to NorthStar Mall?

Was it "The Sports Palace"??? There was like 50 bowling lanes!!

I was also remembering Chelsea Street Pub in Windsor Park!! Used to go in there and get the mountain of nachos and drink beer!!

[samikeyp]

Chelsea Street....nice. I went to the one in Ingram Mall. Mountain o' nachos and Texas Teas!

Also...anyone remember when Sears had a candy and popcorn counter as well as a little arcade?

[tsb2000]

Which drive-in? There was the Judson-4 in Live Oak and The Starlight in Schertz!!! My first job was at Woolco iin UC!! I'm still in UC :spin

It was the Judson 4. :)

[bigzak25]

Spare Time Lanes near the front entrance to Kelly AFB



man, in 83, used to save up coin to go eat lunch at the little diner inside and play galaga and pacman...all of 8 years old... :smokin

[Assman]

Is Jungle Gym's still around?

And for our field trips we went to the Butter Krust factory, A&W factory (w00t free thimble of root beer at the end), the Train Museum off Wetmore, and the Institute of Texan Cultures (what a whip).

[tsb2000]

What was the Bowling Alley/Skating Rink/Bar on 410 close to NorthStar Mall?

Was it "The Sports Palace"??? There was like 50 bowling lanes!!

I was also remembering Chelsea Street Pub in Windsor Park!! Used to go in there and get the mountain of nachos and drink beer!!

Chelsea Street- that brings back memories. They had a sandwich there called the Chelsea King. Still one of the best sandwiches I ever had.

There used to be a place in SA called Zito's, where the "Serious Sandwich" was served. Is that place still there? :)

[KEDA]

What was the Bowling Alley/Skating Rink/Bar on 410 close to NorthStar Mall?

Was it "The Sports Palace"??? There was like 50 bowling lanes!!

I was also remembering Chelsea Street Pub in Windsor Park!! Used to go in there and get the mountain of nachos and drink beer!!


Sports Place is now called University Bowl, and there are 40 lanes

San Pedro Bowl was behind North Star on Rector, won my first city tournament title there!

and Zitos is still around, they are @ Broadway and 410 and Blanco and 1604.

[davi78239]

I remember Godfathers, Shakee's and Pizza Inn and Luca's in Windsor Park


Pizza inn was damn good! They still have them nationwide. I wish they would come back into san antonio. Hell, I remember when they had one on Walzem Rd.

[KEDA]

I remember Windsor Park MALL

not Windsor Park FLEA MARKET


when I was younger we would come all the way from Bulverde to go there. It was guaranteed to have at least 2 fights within the time we were there!

[cmc$purs]

wow flashback
I was on captain gus with my cub scout pack
what about Mr. M's icehouse in live oak & the Piggly Wiggly in U.C.
Wow i,m old and going to go sit down now

[rl64tx]

wow flashback
I was on captain gus with my cub scout pack
what about Mr. M's icehouse in live oak & the Piggly Wiggly in U.C.
Wow i,m old and going to go sit down now

Yup I remember Piggly Wiggly in U.C.... What about Sommers RX next to piggly wiggly?? And Winn's?? I remember when HEB didn't sell alcohol (Beer and Wine), and on Sunday HEB would have certain areas of the store roped off because of the old Blue Law....For example, you could buy a hammer but couldn't buy the nails!!!

[gilmo1938]

Anyone remember hippo sodas?

Gilmo

[samikeyp]

There is a Pizza Inn in Fair Oaks but that is about it. I still, somewhere, have one of those 70's beer goblets from Pizza Inn.

[Jimcs50]

I heard Pigstand filed for bankruptcy

I loved Pigstand...what were those pork sandwiches called? Pig Sandwich?

How did they go out of business??? :depressed