All About Austin

Arwen · 11-01-2009, 09:12 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!

cara · 11-01-2009, 10:19 PM

I've never been to Austin! What's it like?

*hugs*

cara

Arwen · 11-02-2009, 09:59 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, 10:20 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

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**

cara · 11-02-2009, 10:59 AM

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.

Diva · 11-02-2009, 06:00 PM

Hello from this Austin, Texas native....I got to The Planet as soon as I could!

~Diva

Arwen · 11-02-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

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

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, 01:44 PM

Austin SUCKS? Really surprised to see Austin in the top FIVE toxic cities.

blush · 11-07-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

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, 08:12 AM

One of my favorite things in Austin...

moonlight towers

11-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
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11-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
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11-02-2009, 09:59 AM	#3
Arwen Joy Seeker How Do You Identify?: Smartly-Flavored Preferred Pronoun?: Goddess Relationship Status: Mrs. Syzygy 1/9/14 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Joyville, NM (aka Land of Enchantment) Posts: 10,140 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,636 Thanked 28,123 Times in 6,414 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	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.

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PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,076 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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 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

11-02-2009, 10:59 AM	#5
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11-04-2009, 01:44 PM	#8
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11-07-2009, 08:12 AM	#10
blush Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: I'm with goofy. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 911 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 962 Thanked 2,375 Times in 616 Posts Rep Power: 15632317	One of my favorite things in Austin... moonlight towers