Introduction

Hello fellow T-bird nesters, we would like to welcome you to our blog. The Texas Chapter of thunderbirdnest.com is proud to announce that we are hosting our very first major event. Attendees are coming from all over the nation to attend Texas Thunder 2011!!!

The YO Ranch Resort Hotel Lobby (Hosting our venue)

We are the planning committee for Texas Thunder 2011. The purpose of this blog is to give our fellow members of thunderbirdnest.com, up-to-date information pertaining to the extremely fun T-Bird event the Texas T-birders are planning for our visitors from all over the nation, Canada, and Fritzerland ;-). The planning committee met this weekend (August 20-22) to plan the event. Our challenge has been narrowing down activities for a four-day event (so much to do and so little time).

Texas is one of the most beautiful states in the nation, with so much to offer a first time visitor. The Texas Hill country is rich in culture and history. This region of Texas offers a plethora of interesting activities and places to explore that will enrich our event.

The location of Texas Thunder 2011 is in Kerrville, Texas. Kerrville and the surrounding area is a popular destination for car clubs and motorcycle enthusiasts. With the Guadalupe River and the surrounding hill country, driving excursions are being planned to enjoy the beautiful vistas.

Our theme of course is Texas. You will have the opportunity to become a Texan for your stay. Your initiation will be complete when you experience an outdoor barbeque (with a possible hayride) at one of our nearby dude ranches/country clubs (we are still in the planning process for this one).

Luckenbach, Texas is just around the corner. A visitor to this area will be interested to know that Luckenbach, Texas, a dancehall that was made popular when Jerry Jeff Walker recorded a live album at the dancehall. A few years later, Chips Moman and Bobby Emmons wrote a song sung by Waylon Jennings that immortalized Luckenbach. Luckenbach is now a popular tourist stop and will possibly be a stop for one of our driving excursions.

Enjoying Fredericksburg!

Fredericksburg is only 22 miles from Kerrville and is known for its history, beauty, shopping, and food. We are planning a road trip with a stop in Fredericksburg for those interested.

No trip to this region of Texas would be complete without a trip to San Antonio. Our committee has planned an adventure for individuals interested in the history of the San Antonio area, the wonderful shopping that San Antonio has to offer, as well as Tex-Mex food that you can only find in this part of the country. A visit to the Alamo along with an excursion to the Riverwalk for dining is a must.

We have more to come in the near future regarding this event. Please check back often to both thunderbirdnest.com and this blog, as our committee will be posting frequently with the valuable information for the attendees to Texas Thunder 2011!!