Photo borrowed from the Facebook page of the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay
Tex, the Longhorn steer, recently visited the USS Lexington on Corpus Christi Bay for a first-ever fundraiser for the WWII aircraft carrier. It was a show streamed live on the ship’s Facebook page from the flight deck and featured Brian Black and his band. Yes, he is related to Clint Black (brother) and plays country music. Tex was available for photos as he was saddled up, literally, for a good cause. This historic ship was closed for two months because of COVID-19 but it is now open for visitors.
In December the Lexington will host another fundraiser on the flight deck. This time it will be put on by the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and will benefit charities that support the military and their families. The event will be professional bull riding right on the flight deck. Yes, real bull riding by real cowboys. Only in Texas!
Link to the Lexington website is here.
THE COASTAL CRONE 
Love me some Longhorns–except for the ones in orange at UT. :).
I really cannot picture a rodeo on a flight deck, even in Texas, but I am sure they will manage!
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This Longhorn was named Tex, not Bevo! ha! I just worry about them getting the bulls up via their elevator designed to take planes up and down. But the PBR state they have had bull riding in unusual places. We’ll see. Corpus Christi is big on rodeos when they come to town.
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Fun! Real bull riding. Now that we can’t travel, fun to see what’s going on via my computer. Stay well. Hugs.
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Yes, what would we do with out our computers to take us away? So many events and fundraisers seem to be virtual. Staying well so far but we don’t get out much. Weather is cooling down to the 80s and low 90s so that is the beginning of fall for us. Looking forward to your book in 2021!
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Thank you, Jo. My dad served on the Lex and he would have loved a bull riding event there. Have a great week end.
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Let’s hope that the riders have a safe landing and don’t end up in the bay! I hope others that served will approve too since money raised will go to charities that support the military and families.
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Good wishes for all. Have a super weekend, Jo.
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Really cool!
I saw where Lex is hosting a ghost event, I think this weekend. $99/ person, and people will hope to see the ghosts on the Lex.
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Cool indeed! I just can’t imagine it on the flight deck. Hopefully it will get local coverage and we can see some of the action. The PBR is really promoting it.
Yes, there will be two professional groups that look for paranormal activity and then a group for people who just want to learn more. Melanie is working it and it should be fun. TGIF to you!
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Interesting place for some bull riding. Have a good weekend!
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Interesting place for it indeed! But the Professional Bull Riders state that they have had bull riding in some unusual places. We will see! Have a good weekend. A new blog coming for next week?
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Despite not belonging to Facebook, I found the concert and enjoyed the whole thing. Apparently some events are designated ‘public,’ so even non-members can see them. It was great music, and for such a good cause. Of course the longhorn was pretty darned special, too! I’m intrigued by the thought of bull riding on the flight deck; I’m going to keep an eye out for that!
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Oh, I am glad you found it! I had watched it live on FB and thought it turned out well for a first time local production. They also had an online silent auction. I will try to share what I can too on the bull riding. Our daughter is the historian/registrar on the ship. If you Google Professional Bull Riders you can find their pbr.org website. Go to their NEWS and you should find an article about the event on the Lex with more information. Thanks for stopping by! I am sure you are out somewhere on the road enjoying this beautiful weekend weather. Enjoy!
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Sounds like an interesting way of fund-raising 🙂
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Yes, it is. I am always surprised at the creative ways people come up with to raise money and have fun. It is a little different than the usual walk.
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All very interesting…. and wow, that cow with the horns is gorgeous!
I adore cows, but don’t see any (only the odd photo) with these horns. Beauty!
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They are beautiful. You don’t see them that often but occasionally you will see a herd out in a pasture. I see them on a ranch near me. Glad to share the horns with you!
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I served on the USS Randolph (CVA-15) in the mid-sixties. She was a sister shop to the Lex. The flight deck has plenty of room for a rodeo, for sure. With the new modern carriers you could have a rodeo at one end and a football game at the other and still have room for a rock concert in the middle.
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Then when the planes are moved there should be enough room. The actual bull ride does not last that long. I just worry about the bulls being taken up on an elevator made for planes. Oh, well, the PBR are confident they can do it.
The Lex is fortunate to have older volunteers with Navy experience. One 90 year old volunteer is a Pearl Harbor survivor. There aren’t many of them left. Thank you for your service on USS Randolph! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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How fun! I think longhorns are beautiful, but I’ll stick to riding horses myself, LOL!
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They are beautiful creatures but a bridle and saddle sort of spoil it for me. To each his own! Thanks for dropping by!
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He’s got the wings for it!
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Only an artist like you would see a Longhorn with wings! I can see a painting by you. Thanks for the visit!
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Jo …. Thanks for coming over to Beach Walk Reflections!
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You are welcome! Glad you are back. I have missed my beach walks.
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I am late to the party! Jo, lol.. Glad the ship was allowed to reopen again. and beautiful photo of the Longhorn.. Wonderful the charities are supporting service men and women and their families this way ❤ 🙂 💚🙏 Have a beautiful weekend.. 🙂
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A visit from you is welcome any day! We will see how it goes on the Lex but I hope it goes well for all.
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So do I Jo.. so do I.. ❤
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Them be some very long horns indeed! And all for a very good cause.
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Yes, Tex was impressive and behaved himself for the event.
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Gosh, real bull riding! That’s much different than the mechanical bulls in bars 😉 I hope you have a nice Christmas xx
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And it went off well and no bulls or riders went overboard! Merry Christmas to you!
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