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.

Puplove · 11-04-2009, 03:57 PM

I wasn't born on the BF Planet, but I got here as fast as I could.

Arwen · 11-04-2009, 04:22 PM

Okay, we need to get a certain other few Austin folk over here.

Mel C. · 11-04-2009, 10:23 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)

shariberry · 11-06-2009, 12:12 PM

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 C. · 11-06-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shariberry

... the Hill Country...

That probably isn't supposed to make me think about my favorite femmes and their.....umm....glorious peaks, but it does

shariberry · 11-06-2009, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mel (aka BlistexLez)

That probably isn't supposed to make me think about my favorite femmes and their.....umm....glorious peaks, but it does

I think of beautiful country-side, you think of cleavage.
All is right with the world

Arwen · 11-06-2009, 10:12 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, 11:10 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, 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

shariberry · 11-10-2009, 10:22 AM

I have wanted to do this for years now:

http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/

Arwen · 11-10-2009, 10:35 AM

For those of us who love to cook and love the Farmers' Market.

The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook Needs YOUR Recipes & Stories - Be a Part of Local Food Lore!

Foodies, Farmers, Food Artisans & Chefs:
Austin Farmers' Market is producing a cookbook! We invite YOU to be an integral part of the project by contributing a recipe - or two - featuring local, seasonal ingredients from Austin Farmers' Market. Choose a recipe with a story - we want to know why you love it.

In the next 3 to 5 years, Sustainable Food Center will be undertaking a capital campaign to build a permanent site housing its programs. The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook will raise funds to finally give SFC its very own home.

Visit austinfarmersmarketcookbook.com, where you can:

* Submit a recipe.
* Learn more about the mission of the book and plans for publishing.
* Fill out the online Help Form to let us know how you'd like to help with The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook.

Contact us with questions, comments, or enthusiasm at afmcookbook@gmail.com. Now get cooking!
About Sustainable Food Center
With roots dating back more than 30 years, SFC is involved in every step of the local food system from seed to table. Our mission is to cultivate a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food.

Contact Information
Susan Leibrock
Community Relations Director
Sustainable Food Center
512-236-0074 ext. 111

11-01-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	All About Austin 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!

11-04-2009, 04:22 PM	#10
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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	Okay, we need to get a certain other few Austin folk over here. __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

11-04-2009, 10:23 PM	#11
Mel C. Long-time Member How Do You Identify?: WIB - woman identified butch Preferred Pronoun?: Your choice...not really a button for me Relationship Status: ♡ married 1/1/2019♡ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,149 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,772 Thanked 6,828 Times in 1,621 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I've only visited, buuuuutttttt 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)

11-06-2009, 10:12 PM	#15
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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	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! __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

11-10-2009, 10:35 AM	#20
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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook For those of us who love to cook and love the Farmers' Market. The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook Needs YOUR Recipes & Stories - Be a Part of Local Food Lore! Foodies, Farmers, Food Artisans & Chefs: Austin Farmers' Market is producing a cookbook! We invite YOU to be an integral part of the project by contributing a recipe - or two - featuring local, seasonal ingredients from Austin Farmers' Market. Choose a recipe with a story - we want to know why you love it. In the next 3 to 5 years, Sustainable Food Center will be undertaking a capital campaign to build a permanent site housing its programs. The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook will raise funds to finally give SFC its very own home. Visit austinfarmersmarketcookbook.com, where you can: * Submit a recipe. * Learn more about the mission of the book and plans for publishing. * Fill out the online Help Form to let us know how you'd like to help with The Austin Farmers' Market Cookbook. Contact us with questions, comments, or enthusiasm at afmcookbook@gmail.com. Now get cooking! About Sustainable Food Center With roots dating back more than 30 years, SFC is involved in every step of the local food system from seed to table. Our mission is to cultivate a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. Contact Information Susan Leibrock Community Relations Director Sustainable Food Center 512-236-0074 ext. 111 __________________ I wrote a book, y'all! *FREE* Tarotscopes Seek Joy, y'all. Eschew hate. 9Words: A Poetry Challenge \| Do you like me?

11-01-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,255 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I've never been to Austin! What's it like? hugs cara

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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	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.

11-02-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
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 13,075 Times in 3,049 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	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
cara Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Queer/lesbian femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: Married to my love 08.15.15 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,401 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,995 Thanked 13,255 Times in 2,725 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	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.

11-02-2009, 06:00 PM	#6
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,175 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Hello from this Austin, Texas native....I got to The Planet as soon as I could! ~Diva

11-04-2009, 01:44 PM	#8
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 28,107 Times in 6,411 Posts Rep Power: 21474863	Austin SUCKS? Really surprised to see Austin in the top FIVE toxic cities.

11-04-2009, 03:57 PM	#9
Puplove Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin TX Posts: 904 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 879 Thanked 3,215 Times in 705 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I wasn't born on the BF Planet, but I got here as fast as I could.

11-06-2009, 12:12 PM	#12
shariberry Member How Do You Identify?: stonefemme Preferred Pronoun?: missbehaved Relationship Status: Loved Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 484 Thanked 234 Times in 81 Posts Rep Power: 2170422	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!

11-06-2009, 11:10 PM	#16
Mitmo01 Member How Do You Identify?: Disobedient Thing... Preferred Pronoun?: Rebel Soul in the blood..Heathen as well Relationship Status: Marked and Loved....I Belong to Her.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 984 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,523 Thanked 1,354 Times in 579 Posts Rep Power: 927729	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 : )

11-07-2009, 08:12 AM	#18
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: 15632318	One of my favorite things in Austin... moonlight towers

11-10-2009, 10:22 AM	#19
shariberry Member How Do You Identify?: stonefemme Preferred Pronoun?: missbehaved Relationship Status: Loved Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 204 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 484 Thanked 234 Times in 81 Posts Rep Power: 2170422	I have wanted to do this for years now: http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/