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2019 Dallas Area Bus Charter - Texas A&M Football Games

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Below are the four (4) home games there will be bus trips for this year.

Lately, I've been getting a lot of emails/texts regarding bus reservations for this upcoming season. Therefore, the buses for the below trips are now reserved and RSVPs are now being taken. This is a personal Ag (not commercial) organized kid-friendly bus charter for the 6th year in a row to allow Aggie fans to easily and safely attend Aggie football games from the Dallas area and enjoy Aggie camaraderie along the way.

1. Saturday 9/21 vs. Auburn - Time TBD
2. Saturday 10/12 vs. Alabama - Time TBD
3. Saturday 10/26 vs. Mississippi State - Time TBD
4. Saturday 11/16 vs. South Carolina - Time TBD



RSVP Information/Instructions:
  • Seats on the bus are $44/each (round trip).
  • One way trip RSVPs are allowed but also $44/each.
  • The price of the bus from last year went up 10% which is why the cost for this year's bus trip went up from $40 to $44.
  • RSVPs are made via PayPal (jsmoore76@hotmail.com).
  • When using PayPal, select the "Sending to a friend" (not "Paying for an item or service") option or I will be charged a % of your payment.
  • If you don't use PayPal, you may mail a check payment.
    Jason Moore
    2212 Old Orchard Court
    Plano, TX 75023
  • Specify # seats and which game(s) in RSVP.
  • RSVPs of 4 or more seats/trip will have reserved seats together on the bus. All others are first come, first serve when the bus arrives.
  • Bus departs Dallas (Mockingbird Station) 6 hours prior to kick off.
  • Bus trip takes 3 hours which allows for 3 hours of tailgating prior to kick off.
  • Bus departs College Station 1 hour after game end regardless of OT (even 7) or weather delays.
  • Minimum of 45 RSVPs required per game 2 weeks prior the game or the bus will be cancelled.
  • If any bus is cancelled, all RSVP money will be returned. FYI A bus has never been cancelled.
  • If there are no seats available, wait list RSVPs will be taken/fulfilled on a first-come-first serve basis. Wait list RSVPs also require a PayPal payment but will be refunded if your seat(s) are not fulfilled.
  • Any other question, post here and someone will answer.

Bus Information:
  • 56 passengers
  • Air conditioning/heating
  • In cabin overhead storage for personal items during trip and game
  • Under cabin storage for all your large tailgating items (large coolers, tents, etc.)
  • TVs with DVD, USB and electrical outlets
  • Wi-Fi (This is a shared Wi-Fi signal so it may not be suitable for streaming. If passengers wish/require to stream data, they are encouraged to bring their own mobile hot spot.)
  • Arm rests/foot rests and comfortable high-back reclining seats
  • On-board clean/flushing toilet restrooms
  • You can bring any food and/or beverages you want on the bus. Only small coolers will be allowed in cabin. All large coolers must be stored in the under cabin storage.
  • You can bring any tailgating equipment you want but all large items (tables, chairs, tents, etc.) must be stored in the under cabin storage.
  • Upon departure, the bus will not stop once it departs Mockingbird Station until it reaches the College Station drops offs.
  • Upon return, the bus will not stop once it departs College Station until it reaches Mockingbird Station.











Dallas Bus Departure:
  • The bus departs from Mockingbird Station.
  • Park in the farthest north part of the Mockingbird Station Park and Ride lot marked by the "X' below. If the bus is not already there, you should she a large group of maroon clothed people and numerous cars with A&M stickers on back. We are the only Aggie bus departing from this location.
  • Parking is free & secure 24x7 but valuables should not be left exposed.
  • The bus arrives approximately 6 1/2 hours prior to kick off to allow for boarding.
  • The bus departs promptly at 6 hours prior to kick off.
  • The bus returns to the same spot after the game and trip back to Dallas.
  • For non 11 am game departures, we typically arrive an hour before bus departure and do a pre-bus tailgate to meet other bus patrons. This is discussed prior on the TexAgs and Facebook posts.
  • The bus will not stop once it departs Mockingbird Station until it reaches the College Station drops offs.



College Station Bus Arrival/Departure:
  • The bus will arrive in College Station via Highway 21 from Interstate 45.
  • The bus will exit Highway 21 on University Drive heading towards campus.
  • The 1st bus stop will be on University Drive just in front of Northgate.
  • The bus will proceed from Northgate down Wellborn and snake through the West Campus tailgate lots. You can jump off at any corner closest to your desired tailgate area.
  • The 2nd bus stop will be the west side of Reed Arena in the tailgating area. This is also where the bus will return after the 3rd stop and where we will board after the game or return to Dallas.
  • After dropping off at Reed Arena, the bus will proceed to the TexAgs studio (if requested) and do a final drop off there. Afterwards, it will return to Reed Arena for the entirety of the game.
  • You can come and go to/from the bus pre-game and during the game as necessary. The bus driver will be aboard the bus the entire time.
  • The bus will depart from the Reed Arena spot exactly 1 hour after the end of the game.
  • If the game goes into 7 overtimes, the bus will depart one hour after the game ends after the 7th overtime.
  • If the game is rain delayed for numerous hours and them resumes and completes well into the evening, the bus will depart one hour after the game completes well into the evening.
  • Unless the game is cancelled, the bus will depart one hour after the game ends (4Q 00:00).
  • The bus will not stop once it departs College Station until it reaches Mockingbird Station.

Matsui
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Seats are filling up quickly. After 24 hours...
9/21 Auburn: 29 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
10/12 Alabama: 30 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
10/26 Miss. St.: 20 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
11/16 S. Carolina: 20 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
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5/24/2019 Update -

9/21 Auburn: 41 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
10/12 Alabama: 42 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
10/26 Miss St: 31 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
11/16 S Carolina: 26 RSVPs of 56 Available Seats
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PlanoAg98 said:

If the game goes into 7 overtimes, the bus will depart one hour after the game ends after the 7th overtime.


Love this bullet
PlanoAg98
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6/1/2019 Update -

9/21 Auburn: 50 RSVPs of 56 seats
10/12 Alabama: 49 RSVPs of 56 seats
10/26 Miss St: 34 RSVPs of 56 seats
11/16 S Carolina: 42 RSVPs of 56 seats
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So, the bus leaves one hour after the end of the game?
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6/11/2019 Update:

9/21 Auburn - 54 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 2 seats remaining)
10/12 Alabama - 51 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 5 seats remaining)
10/26 Miss St - 42 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 14 seats remaining)
11/16 S Carolina - 44 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 12 seats remaining)
Craigy
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Jason, Just reserved 2 for Alabama . Looking forward to this!
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Got it and your seats are now reserved.
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6/18/2019 RSVP Update:

The Auburn & Alabama game buses are sold out. All future PayPal RSVP(s) for sold out game buses will be added to a wait list (first come, first serve) in the case of any cancellations. If there are no cancellations, the wait list PayPal RSVP(s) will be refunded.

9/21 Auburn: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining)
10/12 Alabama: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining)
10/26 Miss St: 44 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 12 seats remaining)
11/16 S Carolina: 44 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 12 seats remaining)
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Just reserved 2 seats for Mississippi State. Thank you!
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6/30/2019 RSVP Update:

9/21 Auburn: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 wait list)
10/12 Alabama: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 wait list)
10/26 Miss St: 47 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 9 seats remaining)
11/16 S Carolina: 45 RSVPs of 56 seats (only 11 seats remaining)
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Jason, just sent 2 for S Carolina!
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7/9/2019 RSVP Update:

9/21 Auburn 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/12 Alabama 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St 49 RSVPs of 56 seats (7 seats remaining)
11/16 S Carolina 47 RSVPs of 56 seats (9 seats remaining)
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7/15/2019 RSVP Update:

9/21 Auburn 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/12 Alabama 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
11/16 S Carolina 47 RSVPs of 56 seats (9 seats remaining)
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7/25/2019 RSVP Update:

9/21 Auburn 54 RSVPs of 56 seats (2 seats remaining)
10/12 Alabama 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 2 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 1 RSVPs on wait list)
11/16 S Carolina 49 RSVPs of 56 seats (7 seats remaining)
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i assume no chance you'd do this for the LSU road game this season?
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I've never been to a game at LSU so this may be the year. I'll price the trip and put some feelers out there. If there's enough interest, I'm game for doing it. Rough estimate would be about $65/person round trip.
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Awesome!
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8/11/2019 RSVP Update

9/21 Auburn 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 1 RSVPs on wait list)
10/12 Alabama 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 1 RSVPs on wait list)
11/16 S Carolina 51 RSVPs of 56 seats (5 seats remaining)

9/21 Auburn RSVPs (56)
J. Moore - 4
J. Warren - 2
R. Burges - 6
F. Garcia - 2
G. Lamb - 4
D. McLeod - 2
B. Moreland - 3
A. Thomas - 2
N. Dolle - 2
C. Sledge - 2
J. Anderson - 2
P. Causin - 2
B. Self - 2
C. Pierotti - 2
C. King - 2
B. Abraham - 4
C. Timberlake - 1
J. Shinneman - 2
A. Wadley - 2
M. Gonzales - 2
E. Tilly - 1
B. Simmonds - 2
B. Dennison - 1
M. Treece - 2
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Bump

Thanks for putting this all together Jason.
Gig 'em!
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8/26/2019 RSVP Update

Each of the 4 bus trips for this season are now sold out but the wait lists are short. We do typically have a handful of people cancelling their RSVPs within the couple of weeks leading up to the game. As a reminder, your wait list RSVP payment will be refunded if you don't get a seat on the bus.

9/21 Auburn: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 1 RSVPs on wait list)
10/12 Alabama: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 2 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
11/16 S Carolina: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
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Such a great option.....thanks for doing this. Quick question: Are cancelled RSVP's refunded via PayPal once you have a standby list?
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Such a great option.....thanks for doing this. Quick question: Are cancelled RSVP's refunded via PayPal once you have a standby list?
Yes. Once someone from the standby list fills your seat, your money is refunded. That is why I require a PayPal payment for standby RSVPs.
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9/9/2019 RSVP Update: 3 seats opened up for the 9/21 Auburn trip.

9/21 Auburn: 53 RSVPs of 56 seats (3 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
10/12 Alabama: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 4 RSVPs on wait list)
10/26 Miss St: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
11/16 S Carolina: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 2 RSVPs on wait list)
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Hello Jason,

A quick question sir. Any recommendation on where we should get off for the game? We are so looking forward to this trip, I can't thank you enough. The closer to the stadium the better it would be for me.

Looking forward to your response.

You can email me at lewpatt@gmail.com.

Thanks so much!

Lewis (Lew) Patton

Veteran
First Infantry Division
1970-1973
Gig 'em!
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9/13/2019 RSVP Update:
  • 9/21 Auburn: 50 RSVPs of 56 seats (6 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
  • 10/12 Alabama: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 4 RSVPs on wait list)
  • 10/26 Miss St: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 0 RSVPs on wait list)
  • 11/16 S Carolina: 56 RSVPs of 56 seats (0 seats remaining, 2 RSVPs on wait list)

9/21/2019 Auburn Game Bus Itinerary:

With a 2:30 pm kickoff, below is the itinerary for the 9/21 Auburn game bus. Also listed below are the current RSVP names & #s.

Bus departs* Dallas: 8:30 am
Bus arrives College Station: 11:30 am
  • Drop off #1: Northgate
  • Drop off #2: Reed Arena
  • Drop off #3: TexAgs Studio
  • Stop & Wait: Reed Arena
Game starts: 2:30 pm
Game ends: 6:30 pm
Bus departs** College Station: approx. 7:30 pm
Bus arrives Dallas: 10:30 pm

* Please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to Dallas bus departure. The bus departs (not loads) at this time. For afternoon (non 11 am) kick offs, the bus passengers typically bring a food/drink to share in a pre-bus tailgate.
** Bus departs from Reed Arena (west side) 1 hour after the game ends regardless of weather-delays or overtime(s).

Total RSVPs: 50
J. Moore: 1
J. Warren: 2
R. Burges: 6
F. Garcia: 2
G. Lamb: 4
D. McLeod: 2
B. Moreland: 3
A. Thomas: 2
N. Dolle: 2
J. Anderson: 2
P. Causin: 2
C. Pierotti: 2
C. King: 2
B. Abraham: 4
C. Timberlake: 1
J. Shinneman: 2
A. Wadley: 2
M. Gonzales: 2
E. Tilly: 1
B. Dennison: 1
M. Treece: 2
S. Carroll: 1
T. Trimble: 2

Cancelled RSVPs (in order): 6
B. Simmonds: 2
B. Self: 2
C. Sledge: 2

Wait List RSVPs (in order): 0
None
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Sent you a PM.....my seats no longer cancelled for Auburn.
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FINAL - 9/21/2019 Auburn Game Bus Itinerary/RSVPs

*** No more cancellations/RSVPs are accepted ***

Bus departs* Dallas: 8:30 am
Bus arrives College Station: 11:30 am
  • Drop off #1: Northgate
  • Drop off #2: Reed Arena
  • Drop off #3: TexAgs Studio
Stop & Wait: Reed Arena
Game starts: 2:30 pm
Game ends: 6:30 pm
Bus departs** College Station: approx. 7:30 pm
Bus arrives Dallas: 10:30 pm

* Please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to Dallas bus departure. The bus departs (not loads) at this time. For afternoon (non 11 am) kick offs, the bus passengers typically bring a food/drink to share in a pre-bus tailgate.
** Bus departs from Reed Arena (west side) 1 hour after the game ends regardless of weather-delays or overtime(s).

RSVPs (alphabetized by last name)
B. Abraham: 4
J. Anderson: 3
R. Burgess: 6
S. Carroll: 1
P. Causin: 2
B. Dennison: 1
N. Dolle: 2
F. Garcia: 2
M Gonzales: 2
C. King: 2
G. Lamb: 4
D McLeod: 2
J Moore: 3
B. Moreland: 3
C Muench: 1
C. Pierotti: 2
B. Self: 2
J. Shinneman: 2
A. Thomas: 2
E. Tilly: 1
C. Timberlake: 1
M. Treece: 2
M Trimble: 2
A. Wadley: 2
J. Warren: 2
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Total RSVPs: 56
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10/12/2019 Alabama Game Bus Itinerary:

With a 2:30 pm kickoff, below is the itinerary for the 10/12 Alabama game bus. Also listed below are the current RSVP names & #s.

Bus departs* Dallas: 8:30 am
Bus arrives College Station: 11:30 am
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  • Drop off #1: Northgate (Dixie Chicken) - 307 University Dr, College Station, TX 77840
  • Drop off #2: Reed Arena (West Side) - Penberthy Blvd., College Station, TX 77840
  • Drop off #3: TexAgs Studio - 308 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840
  • Stop & Wait: Reed Arena
  • [/ol]Game starts: 2:30 pm
    Game ends: 6:30 pm
    Bus departs** College Station: approx. 7:30 pm
    Bus arrives Dallas: 10:30 pm

    * Please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to Dallas bus departure. The bus departs (not loads) at this time. For afternoon (non 11 am) kick offs, the bus passengers typically bring a food/drink to share in a pre-bus tailgate.
    ** Bus departs from Reed Arena (west side) 1 hour after the game ends regardless of weather-delays or overtime(s).

    Total RSVPs: 56
    B. Abraham: 4
    J. Anderson: 2
    R. Burgess: 6
    P. Causin: 2
    A. Chapa: 2
    C. Edmonds: 2
    F. Garcia: 2
    M. Gonzales: 2
    B. Hill: 2
    C. King: 2
    G. Lamb: 2
    D. McLeod: 2
    J. Moore: 6
    L. Patton: 3
    C. Pierotti: 2
    W. Roberts: 2
    J. Shinneman: 2
    C. Sledge: 2
    C. Tanya: 2
    A. Thomas: 2
    C. Timberlake: 1
    A. Wadley: 2
    J. Warren: 2

    Wait List RSVPs (in order): 6
    G. Summers: 2
    L. Cook: 2
    M. Barnett: 2
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    Trying to get ride for Grandson and friend to game. Richardson to CS and back. Any chance of getting seats. Thanks
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    Trying to get ride for Grandson and friend to game. Richardson to CS and back. Any chance of getting seats. Thanks
    We do have 2 seats available. They would have to meet the bus at Mockingbird Station in Dallas.
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    Trying to get ride for Grandson and friend to game. Richardson to CS and back. Any chance of getting seats. Thanks
    We do have 2 seats available. They would have to meet the bus at Mockingbird Station in Dallas.
    PlanoAg98, I PM you a few minutes ago.
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    FINAL - 10/12/2019 Alabama Game Bus Itinerary/RSVPs:

    If you have any questions/comments/responses, please contact me via email (jsmoore76@hotmail.com)

    I'll be there at 7:30 am with tables set for everyone to set their pre-bus tailgate pot luck items (food, drinks, coffee, etc.) on. The weather should be nice to enjoy the pre-bus tailgate and meet/chat with the other bus patrons.

    Bus departs* Dallas: 8:30 am
    Bus arrives College Station: 11:30 am
    [ol]
  • Drop off #1: Northgate (Dixie Chicken) - 307 University Dr, College Station, TX 77840
  • Drop off #2: Reed Arena (West Side) - Penberthy Blvd., College Station, TX 77840
  • Drop off #3: TexAgs Studio - 308 George Bush Dr., College Station, TX 77840
  • Stop & Wait: Reed Arena
  • [/ol]Game starts: 2:30 pm
    Game ends: 6:30 pm
    Bus departs** College Station: approx. 7:30 pm
    Bus arrives Dallas: 10:30 pm

    * Please arrive 30-60 minutes prior to Dallas bus departure. The bus departs (not loads) at this time. For afternoon (non 11 am) kick offs, the bus passengers typically bring a food/drink to share in a pre-bus tailgate while waiting on the bus to arrive.
    ** Bus departs from Reed Arena (west side) 1 hour after the game ends regardless of weather-delays or overtime(s).

    Total RSVPs (Last name alphabetical order): 48
    B. Abraham: 4
    J. Anderson: 2
    M. Barnett: 2
    A. Chapa: 2
    L. Cook: 2
    H. Durham: 1
    F. Garcia: 2
    M. Gonzales: 2
    B. Hill: 2
    C. King: 2
    G. Lamb: 2
    D. McLeod: 2
    J. Moore: 4
    D. Moss: 1
    L. Patton: 3
    C. Pierotti: 2
    J. Shinneman: 1
    C. Sledge: 2
    G. Summers: 2
    C. Tanya: 2
    A. Thomas: 1
    C. Timberlake: 1
    A. Wadley: 2
    J. Warren: 2

    Cancel Request RSVPs (8):
    While this is stated as "FINAL", I'll do my best to fill these cancel requests with any future bus seat requests.
    10/3 PM - J. Shinneman: 1
    10/4 AM - W. Roberts: 2
    10/7 PM - C. Edmonds: 2
    10/9 AM - A. Thomas: 1
    10/10 PM - P. Causin: 2

    Cancelled RSVPs (6):
    10/3 PM - R. Burgess: 6
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