Category Archives: Austintatious

All things unique to Austin

Happy Texas Independence Day 2020!

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Steve

I can never remember if state government offices are closed today. Might as well be, have a nice three-day weekend, get some errands completed! I’m sure the morons who promote Texas seceding get some electrons to waste via the SCLM, … Continue reading →

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Creative Brick Builder closing its physical store

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Steve

The e-mail came out of the blue yesterday! I’m sure the owner’s decision wasn’t one she made lightly but given the Economy taking an uncertain turn, plus Retail always has high overhead despite how much profit one can make on … Continue reading →

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His Holiness, circa his ’68 Comeback Special

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Steve

This portrait is unique to the Chuy’s in Cedar Park along the 183-A tollway. It’s a good thing the guy has a good sense of humor. If you did the same for Mohammed, Jesus or Moses, there’d be a hissy … Continue reading →

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Right wing code, nudge nudge, wink wink Feb ’20 edition

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Steve

Spotted this bumper sticker at my early-voting polling place for the Texas Primary. I’m guessing the asshole owner of the pickup truck (what else would he be driving? maybe a beat-up SUV) couldn’t afford the “don’t tread on me” license … Continue reading →

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Twenty-six years in Austin!

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Steve

Cripes! Where did it all go‽ One day I was driving through a light rain, listening to KNAC, trying to find University Towers. Now I’m middle aged, divorced but gladly a home owner. Still beats living in areas with Winter; I’d … Continue reading →

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Mac Blake caused the name change

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Steve

I don’t know if this moving company has franchises in other cities but this one has been a staple around Austin for about a decade. They used to be named “College Hunks Moving Junk.” Then the word “Hunks” was transformed … Continue reading →

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My car matches my teeth, redux!

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Steve

Every great city has at least a couple drawbacks and after 25 years in Austin, I’ve finally concluded the one which pisses me off to no end is that you can never have a nice car in good condition. My … Continue reading →

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It’s GSA cookie season! First ambush at Walgreens today

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Steve

Is it me or does cookie season get earlier every year? I do have to respect their pluck and initiative because their parents carry Square readers so you can’t use the excuse of, “Sorry, no cash.” This is normal in … Continue reading →

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So much for a modest plate of sushi

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Steve

The menu tricked me! The way it was presented this option, I thought I would be getting a plate of a dozen pieces. Instead they delivered the WWII battleship Yamato to my spot. I think it was around 30 pieces. I had … Continue reading →

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Breakfast with my friends from Big D!

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Steve

Ami brought the boys with her for a quick visit to see some family members based in Austin. Meanwhile, they all made time to have IHOP with me and I gave the boys LEGOs! Alex (the smiling guy in the … Continue reading →

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Scout, a new cat friend I’ve made

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Steve

Some friends of mine are away for the Holiday Break and I agreed to catsit their funny, lively queen of the house…Scout. She’s a firecracker. However, being crazy for cats, I give her attention galore while I’m in to tackle … Continue reading →

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My friend Amy and I went to a Big Night dinner!

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Steve

Italian food is my favorite cuisine and I think it would be even I were zero percent Italian. After my one-year exile in Raleigh-Durham, I gained a much greater appreciation of it through a great restaurant called il Sogno (The Dream) because … Continue reading →

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Which one is the pyramid scheme that rips you off?

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Steve

The answer……BOTH! Last weekend, I went to a little toy convention at the makeshift convention space in what used to be Northcross Mall and these two operations where in other halls on a Saturday. Hey, at least my money went … Continue reading →

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Miniature Willie Nelson spotted…

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Steve

…he could always be that short since it’s often the reality with celebrities. Nah, this good-natured little guy humored us grown-ups as the Red Headed Stranger of the Hill Country. The only thing he lacked to be accurate was some weed.

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WizWorld gels, new gym hours, new fiscal year!

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Steve

The people running WizWorld Austin were really playing it close to the chest this year. I had been checking about twice a week all Summer on who was coming and their site just kept saying bupkis. Thankfully it shored up … Continue reading →

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