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Originally Posted by AtLastHome
So, when is the best time of year to visit Austin? I'm thinking that I want to scope out some possible areas that I can retire in (well, I am already retired, buit can't leave here for another year). Need a dry climate, however, for these ancient arthritic joints. But, I must be somewhere that a queer community exists. And the cost of living fits for a retired person's budget! What is the average cost of homes in Austin?
And would I have to develop a drawal?
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It depends on how heat-tolerant you are. This part of Texas is a damp heat and it doesn't cool off that much at night in the summer. Summer lasts from the beginning of May to maybe mid-October. I definitely don't consider it a "dry climate" - if we're talking humidity. The sun is out plenty though.
So I think the best time would be anywhere between Halloween and May Day unless you don't mind a nice film of sweat or if you're generally cool-natured.
I was born there and have spent the majority of my life there (I'm about an hour away at the moment), and I don't have a severe drawl. When I lived in California, people would say, "If you're from Texas, why don't you have a drawl?" But I know I used to have one and I suspect I still do if I'm talking to somebody with one. Anyway, drawl not needed. Austin has a LOT of imports anyway