That, if it is everything they describe it to be, is really cool. (tu)

I could do a whole thread on Austin food. 🙂

OHmigosh don't get me started on Torchy's! Never was much of a Chuy's fan though. But every time I go to visit the fam I have to hit Maudie's...and ...

I remember being in the grocery store in Austin once - a little boy of about two ran up to me and pointed at the frog on my leg, saying "Mommy, frog! ...

@shibuya - head out to the Westlake/Lakeway area. Lots of tattoo stink eyes out there. 🙂 I used to work in that area.

Yes, sorry, wasn't quite awake when I posted that this morning. 🙂

Anyone that ever goes to Austin should try P.Terry's - it's good. Trying to think of a way to tie this back to the OP! Hmmm...

No. I actually was born in Europe and have lived many places in my life domestic and abroad. I just really enjoy trying new things - and making sorr...

You're welcome bashment. 🙂 I hear you on the "Wholepaycheck!" Whole Foods started in Austin and it's really different now from 20 years ago. ...

A CSA would be wonderful. Hmmm...sounds like something I might do more research on. 🙂

BF went to the Farmer's market yesterday mid-island and came home with a haul - bok choy, mustard greens, collard greens, cucumbers, two bags of cherr...

Been here on STX about five months now. Still loving it too. 🙂

The first five bites or so of Five guys is good to me, after that it's way too much grease and butter. And I love cheeseburgers! In and Out is much b...

Was this just to show people their expensive houses? Seems silly to me to advertise even without the tragedy - and anywhere, not just STX. In Te...

Dengue fever is like many diseases - if you get it (a mosquito has to bite someone who has it and then bite you), the severity varies. For most it's f...

I've seen it quite a bit on stx and doesn't seem to be much of an issue - but as OldTart mentions, definitely depends up on your profession, your Boss...

I imagine we have a pretty skilled labor force as well - others can validate/invalidate this for me, as I'm still learning, but it seems very possible...

I think a costume sewing business could do quite well here. Could branch out into Carnival/Festival costumes as well.

We always take garbage bags when we go to the beach. It does feel good to haul away a few bags of stuff that's washed ashore, as well as island garbag...

*rimshot* 😀

Whoops! Apologies! *runs to fix*

I know we need electrical work, as do many of the houses on STX. Please listen to OldTart, she has great advice! If you do ultimately decide to relo...

Cougars? In a rainforest? I guess he thought it was Busch Gardens, ha ha! 🙂 Lots of tourists downtown today - looked like a good shopping...

There's an article now on VINow on "A Lesson in Rumors" about this discussion - scroll down a bit.

We had a tourist ask us about "snorkeling with the sea turtles" at Jack's. Apparently they'd been told you could walk out and pet them? :S Th...