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Keep Austin Weird!

I really like Austin.

Like many college towns, there is a vibrancy here that is very appealing. The suffusion of fresh, young minds every fall is so healthy, so invigorating for a city. It is not just the money they bring, it is more importantly the youth. It is fun to see all of these young people laughing, playing, and enjoying life. It makes me feel as though I were one of them. It's been a long while since I was...

Tonight we went to eat at Texas Roadhouse. It was pretty good, but there was just so much food! I couldn't even finish all of what I ordered... The rolls and cinnamon butter were so tasty - I totally loaded up on that before the meal even arrived. Still, the company was awesome - Bryan, the City Administrator, and Virgil, the Police Chief, kept things interesting. They are really good guys and a lot of fun to spend time with.

After dinner, the Chief wanted some ice cream. How he had room after eating his steak and baked potato I will never know. But since he was driving his administration unmarked police vehicle, I didn't think it a good idea to complain... It was a long walk back to the hotel anyway... We drove up Guadalupe Street looking for an ice cream place but couldn't find one! We were all pretty surprised. Starting back to the hotel, though, we were looking for a place to cut back to the freeway. The Chief started to turn right, but I told him no - go up to the next light and turn right there. Keep in mind that I have only been to Austin like twice, and have no idea where we were... So he follows my directions and we end up going down this very dark residential street. The Chief started getting nervous and asked if I was sure that this street went to the freeway. I was like - um, no.... Hahahahahaaaa! He said WHAT?!? I thought you knew where you were going! LOL!!! He turned right down another small street and was going to turn around but then my boss was like - no, I bet that street will take us where we want to go... Ha! It turns out that it did and all was well. But it was funny to see him freak out like that... Awesome!

Tomorrow we are going to spend most of the day at the capitol. There is a reception afterwards at some restaurant someplace... So we won't get home until very late. I sure miss you. Wish you were here. It is beautiful here...

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B. Perky said…
Totally agree with you on Austin's vibe. (And the availability of Blue Bell is a plus as well!!)

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