100% agreed, we have friends that moved into blackhawk/falcon point or whatever is east of that in far east pflugerville and it takes 10 to 15 minutes to get anywhere whereas we are off 45 and hit basically anything north of braker in 15 or anything northland in 22 minutes on weekends. We also live in pflugerville just on the west side. Being nearly a mile south of 45 reduces almost all of the road noise.
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100% agreed, we have friends that moved into blackhawk/falcon point or whatever is east of that in far east pflugerville and it takes 10 to 15 minutes to get anywhere whereas we are off 45 and hit basically anything north of braker in 15 or anything northland in 22 minutes on weekends. We also live in pflugerville just on the west side. Being nearly a mile south of 45 reduces almost all of the road noise.
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You're telling me. I'm about 2 from Mopac, and 5 to 35. I wouldn't change it for anything. Sometimes I get the urge to look at other places, but it seems like it almost would take 10 minutes just to leave certain neighborhoods.
Reminder - Austinites have no fucking clue how to drive in today's weather. I went to the office in North Austin and it really hadn't done anything yet, but on the way home in Rock Rock/Pf, I took the access road to 45 because I saw ice. This asshole in a truck came from La Frontera, cut me off in the right lane, and slammed his breaks to turn right into a gas station. If there was an ice patch there, I would have had a very bad day.
Just got to work left super early because I was worried people would be stupid. Chilling in my car for 30 min. Not really snowing where I'm at just more of occasional sleet.
When I get off at 11 pm though?
Pray for me. Hopefully Parmer-->620 is okay
When I get off at 11 pm though?
Pray for me. Hopefully Parmer-->620 is okay
It went back to 32 but not for long. Those signs about overpasses freezing first don't lie. Much of 45 toll north is so high up it is 2 degrees cooler which is why I'll avoid it.
And just after I posted that 45 is shut down from what appears to be a fatality.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/aus...n-round-rock-closes-lanes-on-sh-45/1767263127
And just after I posted that 45 is shut down from what appears to be a fatality.
https://www.kxan.com/news/local/aus...n-round-rock-closes-lanes-on-sh-45/1767263127
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Any South Austin-ers still have mollusk smelling water? I feel like it's almost gone but we've already had our hydrants pumped. :/
I still get a whiff when I use hot water but yeah it's on the way out. Still waiting on rewashing the smelly load of laundry until I know for sure though.
If you guys haven't already, look up Mi Tradición Panaderia , go there and try the pastor dish.
Those had to have been the best tacos I've ever had.
Those had to have been the best tacos I've ever had.
Is the weather yo-yoing to this extreme normal here? I don't recall it being this bad last year
Lol, oh yeah! One year in Feb we had enough ice for school to be cancelled. A week later we got sent home from school because the temp was above 95 and they couldn't turn the boilers off/ac on for whatever reason (school was kinda old, modern kids probably don't have to worry about such things). And who could forget the snow on Easter a decade or so ago! It was like the weather said April Fools!
Terribly. Traffic is already god awful downtown by my work and it hasn't even really started yet. ;_;
Yes, it does happen I'd say a majority of years. The reason is because of Austin's location. We are too far inland and northwest of the gulf of Mexico to constantly be influenced by it, but we are also too close not to be. Depend on where low pressures are and the jetstream (el nino and la nina influence this heavily), we can flip between 70 and 25 in mid December through early March. We are just about far enough into the year where it's virtually impossible for ice, but we still will get the cold snaps, it just might be 70 as a high in early May, which is a welcomed break to then near 90 degrees and humidity.
My winter work attire is usually jeans, a tshirt, and a jacket. Works for all but the icy days. If it's too hot, leave the jacket in the car.
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Avoiding it. So crowded and everything interesting costs money now. No longer are the days of free gaming expo.
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I feel like it usually makes up it's mind if its spring by now, though. I saw bluebonnets already lol.
Yeah the wristbands are like thirty bux now, I'm going but only because of the Sonic panel.
Staying as far away from it as possible. I am content to hunker down in my corner of town until all this nonsense leaves.
Shit's overpriced, there are way fewer free cool things like there used to be in SXSW, most of my hangout spots are getting mobbed, etc. I feel like if you're a local, this festival (and ACL) are just annoying, hammy burdens at this point.
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I went downtown Sunday just to see...I wouldn't say it was a mistake, but I got my fill for the entire week. And yeah, you are right, there are a lot less free cool things to do this year. Everything is badge badge badge badge. I mean, it's always felt like randos take the city away from us during South By, but even more so this year for some reason.
My wife sends my ass to the store almost every night to grab the 'Texas over Cookies' one. She's the worst.
They're giving away coupons for the Cookies & Cream one for free on Facebook. I'm gonna pick one up, and if it's not as good as Ben and Jerry's I'm going to angry-quote you. >:(
LMAO
I dont think I've tried either of those flavours but I had the Mexican Hot Chocolate one and it was sooo good.
I dont think I've tried either of those flavours but I had the Mexican Hot Chocolate one and it was sooo good.
How does ERA feel about a meetup this Saturday?! Weather was supposed to be shitty and now it looks like it's going to be not bad! it'd be fun to celebrate and have a beer with y'all!
Central Market brand (which is also made by HEB) is even better. Take my advice and get some Jamaican Jam and sprinkle some sea salt flakes on it. Literally makes my eyes roll to the back of my head, it's so good.
I would be down for some sort of meetup sometime. Like at a bar or something? I guess we'd need to figure out what part of town is most convenient for people (I'm in Central-ish Austin).
Yeah that's always the tough part. Here are some decent options:
There's Austin Beerworks (183 and mopac): It's probably the place furthest north I can think of, it's got ample inside seating AND is not too far south for folks in Round Rock.
There's Butterfly Bar (Manor road close-ish to 35) and Hops and Grain (East Austin): They're both centrally located but require a bit of a drive East, but they both have parking and have good interiors.
There's The Spokesman down south (35 and ben white): It's got decent seating as well and is also a coffee shop for non-drinkers for underaged ERAnts.
We could also go full-college and go to Spider House lol, probably the most centrally located place.
Afaik this thread hasn't had a meetup since Era started! That's nuts!
I forgot about the Christmas themed bar! That sounds great to me.
I'm down for whatever. Granted I probably won't make it cause I got a baby and no time whatsoever. 😂😳😭
Hahahaha good luck man, hope you can make it if/when the meet up happens!
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I'd like to as well but in my experience Reddit meetups have usually ended in aggression and death threats.
Granted, the last one was in Shanghai and /r/china is full of weirdos but still. So is ResetERA.
No offense to present company.