Category Archives: Austintatious

All things unique to Austin

First Halloween costume in like…years

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Steve

Every few years I manage to get a costume past the, I would like to do X stage and actually do it. I didn’t have much choice neither, Jennifer is big on Halloween. For 2020 I went as a lesser-known … Continue reading →

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Second night of Pinballz Go Kart League

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Steve

Despite missing the practice heat and driving a busted kart (#8) in the qualifier, no, really, it wasn’t my driving for a change; I had a better run last night. Given how much better…well, all the league members are at … Continue reading →

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First night of Pinballz Go Kart League!

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Steve

I’ll open with this…Mario Andretti I am not. I’d be lucky to be Janet Guthrie (a barrier-breaking driver, who sadly won no titles). However, I’m glad the owners of Pinballz finally took my nagging request to start a league. What … Continue reading →

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Sponsored by the dirty cops lobby-union

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Steve

The billboard demonstrates how dishonest and dirty the police unions are along with their Fascist/GOP allies. Firstly, Austin cut APD’s budget slightly; many felt it wasn’t even a drop in the bucket. Secondly, Austin was the only city that successfully … Continue reading →

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Austin casualties update: Cap City Comedy Club

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Steve

Alongside I Love Video, another Eighties Institution and Survivor closed its doors for good. Originally Cap City was a Laff Stop franchise during the Eighties’ Comedy Boom, when places as tiny as Springfield, IL had a club! When the Comedy … Continue reading →

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Beloved institutional cafeteria chain Luby’s is done

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Steve

Here’s another place whose demise I’m sure will be blamed on Millenials…Luby’s! For those of you who don’t live in Texas, it’s the equivalent MCL or Old Country Buffet. As you can guess, the food was made for the elderly’s … Continue reading →

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Dumbkirk

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Steve

If you missed the news this weekend, a flotilla of Trumpkins terrorized Lake Travis with hilarious results! Being Trumpkins, the disaster was everyone else’s fault but their own as they posted it on FaceBook, a platform only they trust as … Continue reading →

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Another part of Austin dies, September 2020 edition

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Steve

I Love Video, the oldest indy store in Austin has decided to call it quits which is a damned shame given how movie friendly (or fanatical) the city is. I’m also pretty bummed because these guys managed to outlive Blockbuster … Continue reading →

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Overdue photo celebrating with the nephews!

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Steve

My nephews and Anje got out of quarantine (self-imposed, you know how moronic Texas is) to join Jennifer and me to have dinner at Chuy’s (the one super far south). Man, I can’t wait for this frickin’ pandemic to end! … Continue reading →

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Anje, Wyatt & Cannon return to Austin!

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Steve

I finally received the green light from Anje to announce this wonderful news! Technically, they flew in from Doha over a week ago but I was vowed to secrecy because they needed to be quarantined for two weeks; some people … Continue reading →

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Austin/Travis County will soon be screwed, thanks Gov. Shitbag

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Steve

Yesterday, my adopted home area exceeded 70 new CV-19 hospitalizations which means we should be implementing something called Stage 5: everything non-essential is shut down or brought to a halt. As much as that sucks, I agree with the experts … Continue reading →

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The expected reactions to the governor’s mask order

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Steve

Glad that I reside in “Alright” territory which is short for “Alright Alright Alright!” Evil MoPac definitely nailed DFW with “End Times,” since that’s a bastion of “freedom.”

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ACL Fest 2020 Cancelled

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Steve

Citing concern for everybody’s safety, which is a good enough reason for me, the overrated, bloated gathering of douchebags paying too much to see dinosaur acts…is cancelled for 2020. Given my tirade there, you can tell I’m not upset, much … Continue reading →

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The latest synopsis map of Texas

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Steve

Glad to say I live in McConaughey…alright, alright, alright. Poor Hoser is residing in Hairsprayplex, the land in which the higher the hair, the closer to god!

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HEB restroom icon made better by reality

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Steve

Near Hutto, there’s an HEB Plus (Think Super Target) that had this rather funny restroom sign I couldn’t resist to photograph, share with friends and modify. First up is what my friend Jeremy said it was missing…ice skates. Forgive my … Continue reading →

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