Category Archives: Austintatious

All things unique to Austin

Happy New Year 2016 from the new Wild West

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Steve

I took a rather long, large break because I had a relapse with illness and the malaise again. Sometimes I wonder if getting a flu shot is worth it since I get sick with something regardless. I tried to take … Continue reading →

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Happy Solstice!

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Steve

The “shortest day” of the year happened about 10:48 PM CST in Austin. What passes for Winter down here has begun. To all you who rationalize your generally crappy weather with “I’d miss the change of seasons” cliché, keep telling … Continue reading →

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Winter is coming to Austin now

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Steve

Today we had our first major downpour to bring the temperature down significantly. Actually, we’ve had a pretty wet Fall. Now if we just had  wet Falls for about a decade, maybe we’d return to the water levels we used … Continue reading →

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Nelson visits Austin!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Steve

Nelson! College buddy number two finally sees me in my adopted home! Hoser was number one way back in 1997. Doc doesn’t count because he lived/more here before I did, so that negates his past visits. What was the occasion? … Continue reading →

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Austin’s first cat cafe opens today!

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Steve

I’ve read all about these places in Japan and then larger American cities (NYC, LA) starting them and now we finally have one. I think it’s awesome but I won’t make it there today, probably within a month since east … Continue reading →

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Happy 35th Birthday Terra Toys

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Steve

The best place in Austin to buy Playmobil celebrated this weekend in conjunction with their new espresso bar (next door). It was pretty sweet. There was cake, a scavenger hunt and party favors. Meanwhile, I picked up some goodies for … Continue reading →

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Seasonal joke from SXSW Douchebags

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Steve

Fall is just about to begin but Starbucks has gotten into the act of affecting the calendar in the last few years via pumpkin-spice flavored beverages. This being America, it also gets some people’s blood “up” because it’s a more … Continue reading →

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Fourteen years at my house

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Steve

Year after year I have to remind myself that my gypsy years are behind me. Not just have I broken the cycle (my parents did too) by staying in Austin for 17 consecutive years, I also reside at the same … Continue reading →

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One TXDoT crisis resolved

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Steve

We had been receiving annoying letters from TXDoT over the last few months about unpaid tolls…gotta’ love the flawless automation and outsourcing the Texas Lege went with. Often the statement was vague since toll authorities are much like the IRS, … Continue reading →

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Get away from the Alamo you bitch!

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Steve

Alamo Slaughter had this cargo loader from Aliens in the lobby. I didn’t check to see if it’s the real thing or a replica. Either way, looks pretty close to what I remember.

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How to know your baby was born in Austin

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Steve
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The Simpsons, the Evolution & History at ATX

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Steve

You saw the shoes, now to cover the awesome event Aaron K and I attended. Our little rendezvous with TV and animation legends. I know better about next time, I signed up for the mailing list to get a jump … Continue reading →

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Funny parody of a post card

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Steve

If you can’t laugh at yourself, what’s the point. Plus, I dislike those who only find the misfortunes of others funny. This would namely be Faux News watchers, conservatives, bro’s who still love Adam Sandler and sadly, my mother, based … Continue reading →

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Players in Pflugerville

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Steve

I couldn’t believe I may have found a replacement location to do some writing and thinking near the house. The Starbucks up the block craps out before 10 but if unemployment is in the cards, then I will get an … Continue reading →

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Central Texas Flood 2015

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Steve

Huge swaths of the area are assessing the damage and cleaning up. Meanwhile, the GOP-heavy government has taken up yoga to practice the sudden flexibility in accepting Federal assistance to get through this mess. I guess Faux News “scientists” told … Continue reading →

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