Day Trip to Abilene 🤿 (FULL EPISODE) S5 E4

[@PCBill0622]

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.

[@markfletcher8084]

Abilene is a nice town.

[@milesndm]

Don’t mess with Texas! Thanks for showcasing Abilene.

[@RickZotz]

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.

[@athenasheffield2836]

I'm in the Abilene area and have been for over 30 years, and yet you taught me about some hidden gems here. Thanks!

[@CHETinnit]

Abilene, Abilene..Prettiest town that I’ve ever seen

[@jj-bi7ox]

Liar 😠😠😠😠😠

[@roadsofhahnisland2007]

Abilene ain't beautiful, only place thats decent around Abilene is Buffalo Gap

[@manualgearshift4965]

You did my hometown good Tripper! Thank you!

[@vincentscott2009]

yes they did because looks different than that

[@rudyrobles1296]

Best darn video I've seen so far for day tripper

[@mrjack8849]

Thank you for putting the original air date in the comments!

[@sallysavedbygrace1268]

Awe my home town. I don’t live there anymore but I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Abilene.

[@markaustin643]

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.

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

I was there when the first B1. Landed was in Rotc at Cooper. Did alot with the Base

[@connerhardy77]

dont forget La Pops bakery! my ex family has had bakeries there for a long time and they're amazing!

[@SebastianSmith-c5t]

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.

[@bitfenix90]

Huell... well, that's better than Cal Worthington and his dog Spot.

[@jimchandler6744]

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.

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

Yes Ca Gold was a great show . I bought a little wooden windmill from a guy in Ventura after seeing them on his show.

[@airgunfun4248]

Cool Chet! Looks like your numbers are getting bigger right on

[@CTexas2112]

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

[@armthesharks6904]

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.

[@momandwarrior47]

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!

[@Operation_Pew_Pew]

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

[@storiesacrossamerica]

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.

[@ianhale4466]

Check out the skatepark yall it's a good one just a lil weathered!

[@bitfenix90]

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.

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

Paramount

[@KingsDaughter1957]

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!

[@AlexMartinez-ex9mb]

Please do Humble,Tx That’s a real challenge lol I love your videos

[@Operation_Pew_Pew]

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

[@jdflhr]

Sir Chet ..You are a true carnivore!!

[@vivianamora7505]

HSU-my Alma Mater GO COWBOYS 🤠

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

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. 😉

[@pyroguy1104]

Was it Dr. Phelan? Or maybe Dr. Carter?

[@TheFoxalltheway]

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

[@athenasheffield2836]

The candy store is still open and they have amazing white chocolate covered grapes, which sounds weird, but it works!!!

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

Love Sharon's Barb Que ,as well as The Barn I Buffalo Gap miss Detschlanders

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

.oved there in 75 went to Bowie ele mm entary and Jackson elementary spent 30 yeaars there ,liveinLubbock now still. Have famiy in Abilene

[@feverflip]

Part of our military history included Camp Barkeley. A WW11 training installation.

[@martel732]

Why does the Army officer sound like Foghorn Leghorn?

[@The2ndFirst]

I have to say I've heard a lot of stuff about a lot of things. Never about Abilene

[@Dwayne-mb2uj]

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.

[@AnthonyWillmschen-e9w]

Timmy ate the pickle poo, he lost his shoe and then his job and now he's just being a knob

[@billbuschgen520]

Abilene has a crime rate that is higher than 83% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

[@jimchandler6744]

Don't know where you got your information but I believe you are wrong.

[@majiknoah9161]

Nothing to do in Abilene, don't waste your time, keep on 20 to fort worth 😂

[@jimchandler6744]

If you think there is nothing to do in Abilene, you obviously have never been here. There are activities going year round.

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

Funny I can find plenty to do in Abilene

[@KevinBearden-hq6wg]

Go Mcmurry

[@robbinikkolelewis1875]

Abi-Haus is permanently closed

[@EricTh3Gr3at]

My stomping grounds.

[@joshualee2603]

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

[@Operation_Pew_Pew]

You have never drove in dfw or okc if you think Abilene is the worst 😂😂

[@kathleenritz32]

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.

[@anonie8770]

I’m not a steak person I’ll eat the catfish.