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Arwen
11-01-2009, 08:12 PM
So here is where we can all gather and share. Are you in Austin? Near Austin? Want to move to Austin? :) Want to visit Austin?
Jump on in!
I've never been to Austin! What's it like?
*hugs*
cara
Arwen
11-02-2009, 08:59 AM
Hey Cara! It's a great town. There's literally ALWAYS something to do (not that I do that much.) The BF crowd here is really tight. There are parties and game nights etc. We go out for dinner every now and again.
Climate is ...well...Texan. Blistering hot in the summer but gorgeous fall and spring. Winter can get chilly but never down in the really nasty cold.
And it's situated in a great spot. 1.5 hours to San Antonio. 3 hours to Dallas. 7 hours to New Orleans. You can get to the beach at Galveston in a few hours as well.
Museums, great food, parks, people and of course the music. If you are a music fan, Austin really is the live music capital of the world. :)
PinkieLee
11-02-2009, 09:20 AM
Well, I must admit, I've been to Austin more times than I can count, I hella heart Austin and am so glad that it's only 3 1/2 from Houston!
Austin ~ great food, fabulous people, and always a rockin' time... and the cheap drink specials on 6th Street don't hurt at all :D
We must not ever forget BEVO and the University of Texas ~ where burnt orange runs through veins!
Not to mention, Austin is 30 minutes away from San Marcos.... which has the BEST outlet mall I've ever been too!
**my personal service announcement for Austin, and I don't even live there**
wow! sounds great. i would not do well with the heat, but it sounds like a really cool place with a fab b-f community. :)
Hello from this Austin, Texas native....I got to The Planet as soon as I could! ;)
~Diva
Arwen
11-02-2009, 09:26 PM
Well, I must admit, I've been to Austin more times than I can count, I hella heart Austin and am so glad that it's only 3 1/2 from Houston!
Austin ~ great food, fabulous people, and always a rockin' time... and the cheap drink specials on 6th Street don't hurt at all :D
We must not ever forget BEVO and the University of Texas ~ where burnt orange runs through veins!
Not to mention, Austin is 30 minutes away from San Marcos.... which has the BEST outlet mall I've ever been too!
**my personal service announcement for Austin, and I don't even live there**
Girl, I would so love to hit the outlet malls with you! I need a shopping guru and I LOVE your sense of style!
Arwen
11-04-2009, 12:44 PM
Austin SUCKS (http://www.forbes.com/2009/11/02/toxic-cities-pollution-lifestyle-real-estate-toxic-cities_chart.html)? Really surprised to see Austin in the top FIVE toxic cities.
Puplove
11-04-2009, 02:57 PM
I wasn't born on the BF Planet, but I got here as fast as I could.
Arwen
11-04-2009, 03:22 PM
Okay, we need to get a certain other few Austin folk over here. :)
Mel (aka BlistexLez)
11-04-2009, 09:23 PM
Austin is a fabulous place with FABULOUS people! I haven't seen much of the city, but the Butch-Femme community there includes some of my favorite peeps on the planet (butchfemme and Earth) :D
shariberry
11-06-2009, 11:12 AM
Some of my favorite people live in and have visited Austin. :)
Live music, BBQ, the Hill Country, Tex-Mex...I don't think I'll ever leave!
Mel (aka BlistexLez)
11-06-2009, 11:16 AM
... the Hill Country...
That probably isn't supposed to make me think about my favorite femmes and their.....umm....glorious peaks, but it does :o
shariberry
11-06-2009, 04:38 PM
That probably isn't supposed to make me think about my favorite femmes and their.....umm....glorious peaks, but it does :o
I think of beautiful country-side, you think of cleavage.
All is right with the world ;)
Arwen
11-06-2009, 09:12 PM
A list of things I want to do in Austin :
1. See the bats.
2. Go to the LBJ Memorial Library
3. Go to the Oltorff (?) Statue Garden
4. Go to the Botanical Gardens
5. Listen to a live music show anywhere
6. Walk down 6th street and just absorb
7. Go antiquing in the Hill country
8. Go to Marble Falls
And that's just a start!
Mitmo01
11-06-2009, 10:10 PM
i wanna go visit austin and eat and drink my way through it : ) wonder if my baby would be up for an eating,drinking and socializing tour sometime soon : )
blush
11-07-2009, 07:05 AM
Not to mention, Austin is 30 minutes away from San Marcos.... which has the BEST outlet mall I've ever been too!
There's a new-ish outlet mall right here in Round Rock(kinda close to the Ikea). It's not as big as the San Marcos one, but the shops are good.
blush
11-07-2009, 07:12 AM
One of my favorite things in Austin...
moonlight towers (http://www.dailytexanonline.com/2.8461/moonlight-towers-guide-austin-through-110-years-of-history-1.975370)
shariberry
11-10-2009, 09:22 AM
I have wanted to do this for years now:
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
Arwen
11-10-2009, 09:35 AM
For those of us who love to cook and love the Farmers' Market.
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Contact us with questions, comments, or enthusiasm at afmcookbook@gmail.com. Now get cooking!
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WolfyOne
11-23-2009, 01:27 PM
I just read this and wanted to share it with all ya'll in case you didn't know yet.
Texas unveils new vanity plates to raise money for state — http://www.autoblog.com/2009/11/23/texas-unveils-new-vanity-plates-to-raise-money-for-state/?icid=main|htmlws-main-n|dl4|link5|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2F2009%2 F11%2F23%2Ftexas-unveils-new-vanity-plates-to-raise-money-for-state%2F
Rufusboi
11-23-2009, 01:38 PM
We've been to Austin a few times. Went to Pride there last year (surprised it was a small Pride) but liked the downtown area. Saw the bats! That was a sight. Won't be moving there because we love to the ocean too much to leave here but will be visiting Austin again in the near future. My gf eyeballed that Mall you were talking about. So far I've managed to stay on the Freeway and keep driving past it. :)
jey_z76
09-21-2010, 03:21 PM
Hey everyone. I was born and raised in Austin and I love it.... probably too much! I have lived in Iowa and Georgia, both for only 6 months each. I got home sick and came back. The thing I love about Austin is the diverse population we have here. The museums, the artists, the music, the attractions that come here, kayaking, the lakes, everything! The surrounding areas have quite a bit of things to do as well.
Hey everyone. I was born and raised in Austin and I love it.... probably too much! I have lived in Iowa and Georgia, both for only 6 months each. I got home sick and came back. The thing I love about Austin is the diverse population we have here. The museums, the artists, the music, the attractions that come here, kayaking, the lakes, everything! The surrounding areas have quite a bit of things to do as well.
Welcome home, Jey Z.....we have a great BFP group here with many get~togethers, so stay tuned.....
jey_z76
09-21-2010, 04:18 PM
I would like to see what everyone is up to in Austin. I have been out of the loop for some time!
Ms. Tabitha
09-21-2010, 04:30 PM
Okay, we need to get a certain other few Austin folk over here. :)
I'm here!!!
durrrrrrrr
09-27-2010, 03:57 PM
Howdy Austin people
I am looking into transferring to Austin and was wondering how they employment was there? Is it hard to find a job there?
would appreciate the information
lipstixgal
09-27-2010, 04:01 PM
Good question Durrrr how is the employment there in Austin??
Gemme
09-27-2010, 05:04 PM
There are plenty of jobs listed, but it depends on your field(s). Try looking at craigslist.org for the available jobs in your expertise. :)
Canela
09-30-2010, 07:39 PM
Howdy Austin people
I am looking into transferring to Austin and was wondering how they employment was there? Is it hard to find a job there?
would appreciate the information
We are thinking of relocating to Austin next summer and Durrrrrrrr wants to get a leg up on the job market...honey you think of everything in advance...you are so good for me!
durrrrrrrr
09-30-2010, 07:40 PM
We are thinking of relocating to Austin next summer and Durrrrrrrr wants to get a leg up on the job market...honey you think of everything in advance...you are so good for me!
i stand corrected my love.
WE are going to relocate to Austin next summer
Canela
09-30-2010, 07:44 PM
i stand corrected my love.
WE are going to relocate to Austin next summer
<<<*Nods* Yes indeed...get ready, Gemme...lol...we're going out for mocha lattes and shopping!
durrrrrrrr
09-30-2010, 07:45 PM
<<<*Nods* Yes indeed...get ready, Gemme...lol...we're going out for mocha lattes and shopping!
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uh, Organic, watcha going to be doing..lol
Gemme
09-30-2010, 09:20 PM
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uh, Organic, watcha going to be doing..lol
:giggle:
No worries! The Austin crowd takes care of its own and none of us will let you sit at home while Shug and I go exploring. :)
durrrrrrrr
10-01-2010, 04:04 PM
:giggle:
No worries! The Austin crowd takes care of its own and none of us will let you sit at home while Shug and I go exploring. :)another reason why I am looking forward to Austin. Y'all take care of your own.
thanks
Sweet_Amor_Taino
01-05-2011, 10:08 PM
[COLOR="Navy"]I grew up in New York City ,attend college in Boston and lived there many years. I live in Rhode Island and I lived in Santa Cruz California But I love Austin. Its a funky fun warm city. Lots to do and the Queer community is large and we do lots of fun activities. I am home.:bbq::fastdraq::drunk::danceparty: COLOR]
ButchKnight
01-05-2011, 10:33 PM
Hello Austin,
I'm in Houston to pick up Sunny's car, mementos & her ashes. I plan to be in Austin Saturday and want to have some fun with my BF family
come one come all
BK
Gemme
01-06-2011, 07:21 PM
Hello Austin,
I'm in Houston to pick up Sunny's car, mementos & her ashes. I plan to be in Austin Saturday and want to have some fun with my BF family
come one come all
BK
I wish we could, BK. Both Ebon and I work on Saturday. But I know those who can will be there to visit with you. :)
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