What's Happening in Austin - Page 15

Ashton · 03-09-2010, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Can I ask Y'all to say a little prayer or light a candle (or both) for my baby girl? She was taken to the hospital yesterday with a kidney infection......I heard this morning.....haven't been able to speak with her since Saturday. I knew then she wasn't feeling well.

Thanks...appreciate it.

~J

Just say the word and I will fill the truck, pack a lunch, pick you up, and we'll be off on a road trip!!

Random · 03-09-2010, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Can I ask Y'all to say a little prayer or light a candle (or both) for my baby girl? She was taken to the hospital yesterday with a kidney infection......I heard this morning.....haven't been able to speak with her since Saturday. I knew then she wasn't feeling well.

Thanks...appreciate it.

~J

What Gemmie said...

Hopefully she will be right as rain very soon...

Oiler41 · 03-09-2010, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Can I ask Y'all to say a little prayer or light a candle (or both) for my baby girl? She was taken to the hospital yesterday with a kidney infection......I heard this morning.....haven't been able to speak with her since Saturday. I knew then she wasn't feeling well.

Thanks...appreciate it.

~J

Both done my dear friend; please keep us posted!

Glynn

Diva · 03-09-2010, 02:48 AM

Gemmie, Ash, Ms Cyn & Oiler....thanks so much! Ya know....my HEAD says....she'll be FINE. But the Mom in me is causing me insomnia! She's getting good care....this I know. And knowing her as I do, she wasn't getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, blah, blah, blah....

Thank You so much for Your thoughtfulness....

Rockinonahigh · 03-09-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Can I ask Y'all to say a little prayer or light a candle (or both) for my baby girl? She was taken to the hospital yesterday with a kidney infection......I heard this morning.....haven't been able to speak with her since Saturday. I knew then she wasn't feeling well.

Thanks...appreciate it.

~J

Diva
All of the above are done,i'm sending extra healing light to help things along,keep us all posted as to how mini Dive is.
Rock

Arwen · 03-09-2010, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diva

Can I ask Y'all to say a little prayer or light a candle (or both) for my baby girl? She was taken to the hospital yesterday with a kidney infection......I heard this morning.....haven't been able to speak with her since Saturday. I knew then she wasn't feeling well.

Thanks...appreciate it.

~J

Oh dear. That is a scary thing to not be able to be there. I hope she is well. And more water for everyone.

Diva · 03-09-2010, 10:13 PM

Thanks Rockin & Arwen....

I am happy to report that my baby is out of the hospital and on the mend. I've been on the phone this evening with her sweet roomie, who will keep me posted.....

Thanks again, all Y'all, for Your well wishes...I appreciate You so much....

Lips · 03-09-2010, 10:15 PM

Just a note to say I miss y'all!

I hope your daughter feels better Diva!

Diva · 03-11-2010, 12:43 PM

Hey Y'all.....

I just heard on the noon news that the Austin City Council has [finally] made Austin a "No Kill City"!

Yea! A victory for our Fur Babies!!!

Random · 03-11-2010, 12:52 PM

Alright good people of Austin...

I have been trying to get a handle on how Austin is divided up... lol.. the flow of the city, so to speak...

If someone or two or how over many would care to add their thoughts... It would be most welcome..

Questions...

I keep running into these *Gated* communities that look great and are not expensive for what they offer... They do not look cheap at all... What exactly is meant by gated? Are these suburb properties? Sort of Stepford communities? The price has me confused.. In omaha, the further OUT you go, the more expensive housing.. (Except in the heart of down town.. Have to LOVE urban renueal.. eye rolle...) Apts that I am looking at for 800.00 would be at least 1200.00 up here, if I have the lay of the city right..

Is Round Rock a suburb of Austin or a separate city?

What is a green belt?

Is there a part of town that is a good eclectic mix, queer friendly, good bookstores or a library? Where one could find a mid priced house/apt(has to have out door space if apt.. 5 cat's don't cha know..) with a little personality.. (I will take older and a lil run down over a box with no soul) Access to water would be very nice as I am a shrinking flower about extreem heat... (What can I say.. I'm a Northern California girl who has never gotten used to actually having seasons..)

What part of town should I be looking at??????? lol..

Here we have mid town.. Damn Urban Renual is pushing working class poor out, but there are still pockets where you can actually afford to live and have a claw tube bathtub and hard wood floors...

Help!!!!

Diva · 03-11-2010, 01:04 PM

I'm going to address Your post point by point as best I can....I don't know everything there is to know about Austin, but will share what I DO know.....as I'm sure others will, too!

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Originally Posted by Ms Cyn

Alright good people of Austin...

I have been trying to get a handle on how Austin is divided up... lol.. the flow of the city, so to speak...

If someone or two or how over many would care to add their thoughts... It would be most welcome..

Questions...

I keep running into these *Gated* communities that look great and are not expensive for what they offer... They do not look cheap at all... What exactly is meant by gated? Are these suburb properties? Sort of Stepford communities? The price has me confused.. In omaha, the further OUT you go, the more expensive housing.. (Except in the heart of down town.. Have to LOVE urban renueal.. eye rolle...) Apts that I am looking at for 800.00 would be at least 1200.00 up here, if I have the lay of the city right..

There are 'gated communities' which can be homes (sort of the golf course areas) as well as condos/apts. The homes won't be cheap, for sure. Apts can be reasonable. Depends on the area. Housing here....well....it's a buyer's/renter's market right now. You're going to get more for Your money and MAY even be able to negotiate a less expensive rent.

Is Round Rock a suburb of Austin or a separate city?

Round Rock is a separate city, but also considered a suburb of Austin. ShariBerry will be Your expert here, as this is where she lives.

What is a green belt?

A green belt is an undeveloped portion of land which makes for more green space....to be backed up against one of those is a plus!

Is there a part of town that is a good eclectic mix, queer friendly, good bookstores or a library? Where one could find a mid priced house/apt(has to have out door space if apt.. 5 cat's don't cha know..) with a little personality.. (I will take older and a lil run down over a box with no soul) Access to water would be very nice as I am a shrinking flower about extreem heat... (What can I say.. I'm a Northern California girl who has never gotten used to actually having seasons..)

I have found that the closer to the town center, the more eclectic the mix/queer friendly, etc. However....once again, there are "pockets" all over which may provide same. Travis Heights is one of those neighborhoods....about 10 minutes to downtown, close to Lady Bird Lake (aka Colorado River) and lies between I-35 & Congress.....neat area, but can also be rather pricey.

What part of town should I be looking at??????? lol..

Depends on what You want! I think finding a savvy realtor would be the key.

Here we have mid town.. Damn Urban Renual is pushing working class poor out, but there are still pockets where you can actually afford to live and have a claw tube bathtub and hard wood floors...

Help!!!!

Don't know if this was helpful to You or not.....I'm thinking here, the further OUT You go, the cheaper it's going to be.

Random · 03-11-2010, 01:07 PM

Thank you Diva

It's a starting point... We are thinking Austin because of Music and Food and Independant Film and not five months of snow and ice.. (plus there is a nude beach for my nudest.. grin that's just a bonus)

Omaha, has the first three of those, PLUS five months of snow and ice.. (sigh.. all my open toed shoes have dust on them)

I just wanna get a general idea of what areas we should look at when we met Austin face to face.. grin...

Arwen · 03-11-2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms Cyn

We are thinking Austin because of Music and Food and Independant Film and not five months of snow and ice.. (plus there is a nude beach for my nudest.. grin that's just a bonus)

Hey woman! Just sent you a PM.

Come to south Austin. It's where the best kitschy-schitz is.

Dylan · 03-11-2010, 03:44 PM

MsCyn, are you looking to rent or buy?

Dylan

Random · 03-11-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan

MsCyn, are you looking to rent or buy?

Dylan

Rent at first... I belive in living together before the long term commitment.. lol

I would love a house over an apt.. I miss having a yard to fuss over.. but we will see what we can afford house wise

Random · 03-11-2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arwen

Hey woman! Just sent you a PM.

Come to south Austin. It's where the best kitschy-schitz is.

Kitschy schitzy is good.. Kitschy schitzy is very good..

What is Kitschy Schitzy?

Grin

Ashton · 03-11-2010, 07:34 PM

A few questions have to be answered first
1. Are you more of a north or south of the river type
2. east or west of mopac type
3. or are you more a south Dallas type

Hee hee just kidding...Austin joke.

Like Diva said the closer to downtown is going to be more exspensive. Right now downtown and just south of the river are in the middle of urban renewal and so are going to be the most exspensive. The edges of these area will be less exspensive obviously.

But by what you have exspressed to be looking for I would suggest that you look in the area north of 24th street up to Koening ln/fm 2222, with loop 1/mopac to Airport blvd/loop 111 being your west/east borders. In this area I think you will find the $$$ is right and the places have character.

As far as the water issue goes that is plenty of that; the Colorado river runs right through the center of town. Austin is bordered by lakes and rivers that are as close as 20 minutes away to a couple of hours. There is no shortage of water fun here...well unless we are in a drought!! hee hee

In all fairness there is so much going on in all areas of Austin as far as music, food, entertainment, shopping that, with the exceptions, there arent really bad areas to live in here.

Probably more then you wanted to know but there it is

Ashton · 03-11-2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ms Cyn

Kitschy schitzy is good.. Kitschy schitzy is very good..

What is Kitschy Schitzy?

Grin

Hee hee she's trying to say its the new hip area...course she lives there so she could be bias

Random · 03-11-2010, 08:44 PM

Thanks Mr. Ashton,

Do you play dominos?

Michele and I were just having an.. OMG community!!!!! moment BBQs, game night, craft night, beauty days.. did I meantion craft night? and of course Mic has to chime in.. *And Arwen can cook for me..*

Thank you for the hints... I will put that area on my list of areas to check out.. (I rely greatly on how an area/house feel to me.. what is the vibe of the earth)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashton

A few questions have to be answered first
1. Are you more of a north or south of the river type
2. east or west of mopac type
3. or are you more a south Dallas type

Hee hee just kidding...Austin joke.

Like Diva said the closer to downtown is going to be more exspensive. Right now downtown and just south of the river are in the middle of urban renewal and so are going to be the most exspensive. The edges of these area will be less exspensive obviously.

But by what you have exspressed to be looking for I would suggest that you look in the area north of 24th street up to Koening ln/fm 2222, with loop 1/mopac to Airport blvd/loop 111 being your west/east borders. In this area I think you will find the $$$ is right and the places have character.

As far as the water issue goes that is plenty of that; the Colorado river runs right through the center of town. Austin is bordered by lakes and rivers that are as close as 20 minutes away to a couple of hours. There is no shortage of water fun here...well unless we are in a drought!! hee hee

In all fairness there is so much going on in all areas of Austin as far as music, food, entertainment, shopping that, with the exceptions, there arent really bad areas to live in here.

Probably more then you wanted to know but there it is

Diva · 03-11-2010, 10:09 PM

Facebook's moving to Austin!??!?!?! Oh wow!

Of course, when something goes wrong with FB, I hope AUSTIN doesn't get blamed......like Texas was always blamed for Little Shrub.....

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Random Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: back in the land of trees and snow Posts: 2,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,017 Thanked 5,326 Times in 1,378 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Alright good people of Austin... I have been trying to get a handle on how Austin is divided up... lol.. the flow of the city, so to speak... If someone or two or how over many would care to add their thoughts... It would be most welcome.. Questions... I keep running into these Gated communities that look great and are not expensive for what they offer... They do not look cheap at all... What exactly is meant by gated? Are these suburb properties? Sort of Stepford communities? The price has me confused.. In omaha, the further OUT you go, the more expensive housing.. (Except in the heart of down town.. Have to LOVE urban renueal.. eye rolle...) Apts that I am looking at for 800.00 would be at least 1200.00 up here, if I have the lay of the city right.. Is Round Rock a suburb of Austin or a separate city? What is a green belt? Is there a part of town that is a good eclectic mix, queer friendly, good bookstores or a library? Where one could find a mid priced house/apt(has to have out door space if apt.. 5 cat's don't cha know..) with a little personality.. (I will take older and a lil run down over a box with no soul) Access to water would be very nice as I am a shrinking flower about extreem heat... (What can I say.. I'm a Northern California girl who has never gotten used to actually having seasons..) What part of town should I be looking at??????? lol.. Here we have mid town.. Damn Urban Renual is pushing working class poor out, but there are still pockets where you can actually afford to live and have a claw tube bathtub and hard wood floors... Help!!!! __________________ ~Volunteer~ "It gets in your blood"

03-11-2010, 01:07 PM	#292
Random Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: back in the land of trees and snow Posts: 2,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,017 Thanked 5,326 Times in 1,378 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Thank you Diva It's a starting point... We are thinking Austin because of Music and Food and Independant Film and not five months of snow and ice.. (plus there is a nude beach for my nudest.. grin that's just a bonus) Omaha, has the first three of those, PLUS five months of snow and ice.. (sigh.. all my open toed shoes have dust on them) I just wanna get a general idea of what areas we should look at when we met Austin face to face.. grin... __________________ ~Volunteer~ "It gets in your blood"

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Ashton Member How Do You Identify?: Transgender Preferred Pronoun?: Masculine Relationship Status: retired Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,409 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,215 Thanked 1,526 Times in 461 Posts Rep Power: 13892880	A few questions have to be answered first 1. Are you more of a north or south of the river type 2. east or west of mopac type 3. or are you more a south Dallas type Hee hee just kidding...Austin joke. Like Diva said the closer to downtown is going to be more exspensive. Right now downtown and just south of the river are in the middle of urban renewal and so are going to be the most exspensive. The edges of these area will be less exspensive obviously. But by what you have exspressed to be looking for I would suggest that you look in the area north of 24th street up to Koening ln/fm 2222, with loop 1/mopac to Airport blvd/loop 111 being your west/east borders. In this area I think you will find the $$$ is right and the places have character. As far as the water issue goes that is plenty of that; the Colorado river runs right through the center of town. Austin is bordered by lakes and rivers that are as close as 20 minutes away to a couple of hours. There is no shortage of water fun here...well unless we are in a drought!! hee hee In all fairness there is so much going on in all areas of Austin as far as music, food, entertainment, shopping that, with the exceptions, there arent really bad areas to live in here. Probably more then you wanted to know but there it is __________________ AshDugan "Judge not that ye be not judged." "Do Unto Other that ye would have done unto thy" See My Photography here [IMG]

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