Lonestar Roundup 2010- my story and 300 pics!!

Wow. The past 4 days have been a real treat. I have never been to Texas before, so I figured a good first stab would be the roundup. Jamie and I flew into Austin late Thursday night and stayed until Sunday evening. We both had a blast- We ate, drank, partied, sun burned, drove, ate some more, partied some more, and best of all made some new friends. I met guys who are like idols to me...guys on here who I have talked to but never actually met...good to put a face with a name. Heres the guys I met while there:

Bass
Chris Casny
Dreadybear (Dude I called him Chaddilac at first)
Joyo
Bleed
Ryan
Marcy
Hotrodladycruzr
Chevygirlrox
Hot rod pro
Buddy Holly
Hotware
Mr. Ford
BenD
Norwell
Weez
Elrod
Fidgiter
Dennis Mcphail
Lucky Burton
Von Franco
Tom Branch
Kevin S
Lowcab
And countless others who I have forgotten your Hamb name...take no offense...I'm bad with names


The show was rad. It was laid back but full of some serious talent and good times. I took a crap load of pics, so I figured I'd just throw my experience up here and narrate you guys through our weekend. Theres a lot to look at, so if your tired of the Austin threads, may wanna steer clear.

Like I said we flew into Austin late Sunday night. We went to get out rental car (I ordered a mid-size sedan) and was really bummed to find out it was a Huyundai The lady at the rental was super cool, and when she heard we were there for the hot rod show she upgraded us to a 2010 Mustang That thing has the worst blind spots ever though That was the begining of the Texas attitude and hospitality. You Texans are great host, full of Texas (Longhorn) pride, smiles and charm.

We hit the sack, woke up late and hit the last half of the garage crawl. Good times and cool cars

















Jamie and I

Our car...man I wangted one of my cars there BAD!

 

From the garage crawl we went strait to the show. I bee-lined it to the swap meet to see if I could score some stuff. Man, wish I had more cash, so goodies were to be had! But don't worry, my bag went home a lot heavier

Saw this just down the road from the show...I thought this shit only happened were I come from!


I LOVE this lil truck, sooooo cool!













I was handin out Inland Emperor buttons to everyone I met. Heres Ryan pinnin his on the JalopyJournal tent

 

Megan, Denise and Jamie showing Emperor pride!

 

Bought a bitchin painting from Lowcab, here he is showing it off all wrapped up for me...it made it home safe



I sold this guy the Lincoln wheel in this car a few months back. Got to meet him at the A.S.S. party- cool dude

 

Left the show and went down to Congress Street. It was packed and out of control. TONS of people, food, beer and cars. Ate at Home Slice Pizza...worth the wait








Live bands were playing in a parking lot




Met some friends from back in Washington, drank some beer with them and ended up partying in this Kenworth motorhome...thing was HUGE!

 

Saturday was the main event. It was PACKED! weather was great, low 70's and sunny! Did the Hamb meet and greet, met some great new people!




This joker kept getting in my way...

 

Mini bike races!!











Got to meet Bass, what a cool dude! His shirts are right, he is the shit!

 

Left the show a little early to go back to Congress St. before the crowds.

Check out this bitchin hotel!








Later that night was the A.S.S. Party. Man, what a good time! Rockin Tomato Pizza was most excellent! Thanks to the Austin Speed Shop crew for a great time, good drinks and live music! Awesome time! Also thanks to Dreadybear for introducing me to some Hambers! Thanks Chad...er, I mean Paul

 

House Industries did a lot of printing, shirts, etc. for the show. They had this set up at the shop, you choose the design, color of shirt and location on the shirt and they inc it right in front of you. AWESOME! I got a design front and back...



Cookin the inc...




Dark came quick, the bands were playing. This one band, "Restavrant", was my favorite! We talked to them for a while after there set, super cool 2 man band.

 

It was now Sunday. I told Jamie that we could do whatever she wanted, even if it's not car related if she didn;t feel up to it But, Elrod and his Wife said the Sunday run to Lake travis was bitchin and super fun! So we decided to do it, and glad we did. Great drive out of town, beautiful lake. Everyone met on Congress St. It was a lil dreary






Man, what a treat! Waiting until the run began, Mercury Charlie had one of his cars out front with Junior Brown playing inside!!!! What a bitchin dude!

 

After that it was off to Mercury Charlie's shop for a party...and for us to say goodbye












Junior Brown played at Charlies as well as some other bands but we could not stick around





It was a blast. The food was awesome, music was great, cars were sweet and the people were rad. It was a trip we'll never forget and one we will do again.

If I had to sum it up in one sentence, it would be this:

JeffereyJames, you missed out

Thanks Y'all!!!!!

 

The list of people you met...

looks like it belongs on the wall of the post office

Rich

 

Say what??? Sorry Dreadybear that sucks!!

 

Good to meet you Chris.

 

Cool pics!

 

Great coverage

 

Great pics. I took about 200 pics but when I got home I only found about 15. PIssed? Oh yeah!!

 

Chris best coverage yet..

 

awesome pics and some great rides.I think that the rides at the round up were better than some of the stuff i saw at goodguys in del mar.

 

Thanks for sharing the pictures. Those of us stranded in the "slowly thawing north" appreciate your efforts.

Frank

 

Sorry I missed you Chris, next time.....


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Congress was a blast!!!!

 

Killer coverage, great photos, just like being there!

Lonestar is now officially on my bucket list

Thanks so much for taking the time to post.

 

I agree, thanks Chris.

 

Outstanding post. thanks.

 

Thanks for the pictures, wish I was there. Mabe next year, I hope.

 

Glad to see you enjoyed our state. Hope you got your fill of Tex-Mex!

 

Thanks for the awesome pics, Chris! I'm gonna have to roll out there next year. Looks like a blast!!