Traveled through Abilene many a time. The “secret” ingredient in peanut brittle is baking soda. Those B-1’s take off with there after burners, loud for sure and really spectacular at night.
In the ten years since this video was produced, Abi Haus sadly closed, but other eateries have opened, including Jay's BBQ Shack - the absolute best BBQ in the area. Stood in line for it just this morning.
I flew the Star of Abilene several times during my time as a B-1B instructor at Dyess AFB. That was in the 1980s & 1990s, and a lot of what you showed wasn't there yet. I did make a few trips to Perini Ranch, however, and I definitely recommend it. The second-best thing about Abilene was watching from the end of the runway as a Bone was taking off at night. Spectacular to see, hear and feel.
Chet is amazing. Growing up in California ( jokes) we had Huell Howser. Chet is the modern-day version and he really brings you into the stories of the towns to visit.
Used to watch Huell all the time. Was sorry to see him retire then pass away not long after that. He had a strange house out in the desert east of Barstow just off the 40.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse has earned a James Beard Award which is about on par with a Michelin star, I think you can only win one James Beard Award every 10 years
We had a post-wedding dinner at Perini's and I watched my grandpa sneakily tell the waitress to give him the ticket (there were 28 people) and leave her a $600 tip. It was crazy.
Abi-Haus is no longer in existence. Also Frontier Museum is currently closed for renovations, just in case anyone goes soon. WE were just there this week! Went to college there!
One note - that Abilene movie theater plays a LOT of old movies. I wonder if they'll make a stop at Larry's burger joint for great milkshakes. It's north-central, on Treadaway. And Buffalo Gap without a mention of rattlesnake roundups.
We will be traveling thru the area within the next few months and will eat at the steak house. Thanks for showcasing them. Your videos are excellent my friend.
This vid is from 2014 but still intrigues me as San Antonio outgrows its pants .... I'm SO ready to move to a smaller community that moves at a slower pace!
Born and raised in Abilene and never heard of abi-haus, looked it up and it’s out of business and this video was posted less then a yr ago so obviously it was a carrot restaurant
There's a great eye specialist in Abilene. How do I know you ask? We were in Brownwood visiting a friend and my right eye had this blurry spot and Abilene was the closest town where an eye specialist was available. So there you have it- my visit to Abilene. I'm sure it's a nice town. We just didn't see it past the waiting room of an eye doctor. 😉
I Wish the Abi haus is no longer open, sad I didn’t see this when I first moved to Abilene would’ve loved to known about these places, don’t think the candy shop is open anymore these days either but then again I could be wrong
I went to High School in Eula and I always thought it was strange that the story about Indians or Slaves just did not exist in our text books compared to other states I went to school in.
I totally agree 100% and I can totally relate. There are a lot of people I have talked to that feel the same way. A lot of people are really unclean there and the weekly restaurant inspections support that too, total failure, 0. Yes, the driving is super horrendous and out-and-out dangerous, totally skanksville there too, she's are so gross! It's are ugly😒 Good thing you made it out! I hope everything is much better for you now.
Traveled through Abilene many a time. The “secret” ingredient in peanut brittle is baking soda. Those B-1’s take off with there after burners, loud for sure and really spectacular at night.
Don’t mess with Texas! Thanks for showcasing Abilene.
In the ten years since this video was produced, Abi Haus sadly closed, but other eateries have opened, including Jay's BBQ Shack - the absolute best BBQ in the area. Stood in line for it just this morning.
I'm in the Abilene area and have been for over 30 years, and yet you taught me about some hidden gems here. Thanks!
Abilene is a nice town.
Abilene, Abilene..Prettiest town that I’ve ever seen
Liar 😠😠😠😠😠
Abilene ain't beautiful, only place thats decent around Abilene is Buffalo Gap
Awe my home town. I don’t live there anymore but I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Abilene.
You did my hometown good Tripper! Thank you!
yes they did because looks different than that
Best darn video I've seen so far for day tripper
Thank you for putting the original air date in the comments!
I flew the Star of Abilene several times during my time as a B-1B instructor at Dyess AFB. That was in the 1980s & 1990s, and a lot of what you showed wasn't there yet. I did make a few trips to Perini Ranch, however, and I definitely recommend it. The second-best thing about Abilene was watching from the end of the runway as a Bone was taking off at night. Spectacular to see, hear and feel.
I was there when the first B1. Landed was in Rotc at Cooper. Did alot with the Base
dont forget La Pops bakery! my ex family has had bakeries there for a long time and they're amazing!
Chet is amazing. Growing up in California ( jokes) we had Huell Howser. Chet is the modern-day version and he really brings you into the stories of the towns to visit.
Huell... well, that's better than Cal Worthington and his dog Spot.
Used to watch Huell all the time. Was sorry to see him retire then pass away not long after that. He had a strange house out in the desert east of Barstow just off the 40.
Yes Ca Gold was a great show . I bought a little wooden windmill from a guy in Ventura after seeing them on his show.
Perini Ranch Steakhouse has earned a James Beard Award which is about on par with a Michelin star, I think you can only win one James Beard Award every 10 years
We had a post-wedding dinner at Perini's and I watched my grandpa sneakily tell the waitress to give him the ticket (there were 28 people) and leave her a $600 tip. It was crazy.
Cool Chet! Looks like your numbers are getting bigger right on
Abi-Haus is no longer in existence. Also Frontier Museum is currently closed for renovations, just in case anyone goes soon. WE were just there this week! Went to college there!
As some one born and raised in Abilene bout the only things to do here is get drunk on Saturday and go to church on sunday
Check out the skatepark yall it's a good one just a lil weathered!
One note - that Abilene movie theater plays a LOT of old movies. I wonder if they'll make a stop at Larry's burger joint for great milkshakes. It's north-central, on Treadaway. And Buffalo Gap without a mention of rattlesnake roundups.
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We will be traveling thru the area within the next few months and will eat at the steak house. Thanks for showcasing them. Your videos are excellent my friend.
This vid is from 2014 but still intrigues me as San Antonio outgrows its pants .... I'm SO ready to move to a smaller community that moves at a slower pace!
Born and raised in Abilene and never heard of abi-haus, looked it up and it’s out of business and this video was posted less then a yr ago so obviously it was a carrot restaurant
HSU-my Alma Mater GO COWBOYS 🤠
There's a great eye specialist in Abilene. How do I know you ask? We were in Brownwood visiting a friend and my
right eye had this blurry spot and Abilene was the closest town where an eye specialist was available. So there
you have it- my visit to Abilene. I'm sure it's a nice town. We just didn't see it past the waiting room of an eye
doctor. 😉
Was it Dr. Phelan? Or maybe Dr. Carter?
.oved there in 75 went to Bowie ele mm entary and Jackson elementary spent 30 yeaars there ,liveinLubbock now still. Have famiy in Abilene
Sir Chet ..You are a true carnivore!!
I Wish the Abi haus is no longer open, sad I didn’t see this when I first moved to Abilene would’ve loved to known about these places, don’t think the candy shop is open anymore these days either but then again I could be wrong
The candy store is still open and they have amazing white chocolate covered grapes, which sounds weird, but it works!!!
Love Sharon's Barb Que ,as well as The Barn I Buffalo Gap miss Detschlanders
Please do Humble,Tx That’s a real challenge lol I love your videos
Why does the Army officer sound like Foghorn Leghorn?
Part of our military history included Camp Barkeley. A WW11 training installation.
I went to High School in Eula and I always thought it was strange that the story about Indians or Slaves just did not exist in our text books compared to other states I went to school in.
I have to say I've heard a lot of stuff about a lot of things. Never about Abilene
Nothing to do in Abilene, don't waste your time, keep on 20 to fort worth 😂
If you think there is nothing to do in Abilene, you obviously have never been here. There are activities going year round.
Funny I can find plenty to do in Abilene
Abilene has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
Don't know where you got your information but I believe you are wrong.
Timmy ate the pickle poo, he lost his shoe and then his job and now he's just being a knob
Abi-Haus is permanently closed
Go Mcmurry
The worst drivers are in Abilene and the people are awful. I lived there for 13 years and they were the worst years of my life
You have never drove in dfw or okc if you think Abilene is the worst 😂😂
I totally agree 100% and I can totally relate. There are a lot of people I have talked to that feel the same way. A lot of people are really unclean there and the weekly restaurant inspections support that too, total failure, 0. Yes, the driving is super horrendous and out-and-out dangerous, totally skanksville there too, she's are so gross! It's are ugly😒 Good thing you made it out! I hope everything is much better for you now.
My stomping grounds.
I’m not a steak person I’ll eat the catfish.