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Category Archives: Austintatious
Hangin’ with Hunter!
Yesterday was the Saturday I had been looking forward to for a while…taking one of my older nephews with me to all the favorite Austin-based hangouts of Uncle Steve, his geeky relative by marriage. Hunter has three other uncles who … Continue reading
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In case there’s a break in the 9/11 hype!
The rash of grass fires surrounding Austin and Central Texas didn’t affect my neighborhood…yet. From what I could make out with Somara’s assistance (she’s the Maggi Republic’s official Internet/Reference Desk), most took place in the less dense (population-wise, not intelligence) … Continue reading
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RIP: Cactus Pryor
Another little piece of Austin passed away, local commentator/comedian Cactus Pryor. I readily admit to only knowing about him in bits and pieces yet I sensed he was important because the bitching blowhard of KLBJ-FM (Dudley) would shut up to … Continue reading
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50 days before the Stars kick off!
My team finally gets to start at home too. Something we should’ve been granted last year. After all we did make it to the Calder in our inaugural season. In anticipation of this, Somara asked me to change the countdown … Continue reading
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Chaparral Ice is closing
There had been a “For Sale” sign out front for some weeks and it’s the I-35 location near my house, the Northcross Mall location will continue. Initially, it is hard to garner any sympathy on this situation from the Environmental … Continue reading
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Pinballz
This new attraction opened last Thanksgiving and we also made a cursory visit a few weeks ago, mainly to make sure we could find it. As a part of my weekend-long birthday celebration we finally had an official visit. Don’t … Continue reading
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We’re number 18! We’re number 18!
According to GQ, a male-fashion magazine that tries to lure readers in with heavily airbrushed (via Photoshop) covers, Austin is the 18th Worst Dressed City. If this came from Vice which is a funnier publication, I would’ve laughed harder. To … Continue reading
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It beats San Antonio’s Riverwalk
Austin still lies in San Antonio’s shadow when it comes to landmarks, especially when I have guests who visiting from out-of-state. They always want to see the same things…The Alamo and The Riverwalk. Never mind that both are in San … Continue reading
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Less free parking in downtown Austin
One major casualty in the Great Recession has come to roost here, no more free parking on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Yet another step Austin has taken toward becoming Dallas II or Houston Jr from my perspective. Chicago had a … Continue reading
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Top Notch
Ice skating on Thursdays is becoming a new habit with Somara and our friends the Derrs. Going here for dinner before burning off 650+ calories was more of an experiment. Movie buffs may recognize Top Notch from its cameos in … Continue reading
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Katz’s is closing on January 2, 2011
Another little part of Austin I fell in love with when I moved here in 1994 bites the dust as the city continues to transform into Dallas II; I could live with San Antonio, Jr. but I think it’s becoming … Continue reading
Austin is number one in live rock, well duh!
I will have to read the link to get the more immediate details on how the research confirms what I already know. Hell, Austin’s reputation was a major reason why I moved here back in 1994. One surprising element was … Continue reading
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Last taping of Austin City Limits
I thought the show’s name being attached to another abattoir concert/festival was awful enough, now the PBS cornerstone will be moving to a new venue capable of “accommodating” over 2700 people. Good luck finding a place to park with it … Continue reading
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Only in Austin: Oct. 2010
Whenever driving through downtown Austin, cyclists are a common sight. You have to be extra careful not to hit them since some are not very attentive, and vice versa from my years in Hyde Park. With the weather still being … Continue reading
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Blue Monday on KUT ended
Another nail in the homogenization coffin Austin is being put into. I am not exactly a huge Blues fan but I did catch Larry Monroe’s Monday-evening program pretty often since it was more interesting than the crappy commercial choices we … Continue reading
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