Latestarter's ramblings/musings/gripes and grumbles.

[greybeard]

You lucky Dawg you!

You going to drag son and family down to meet our fair @ragdollcatlady and Alaska?

The downside to that tho, is that it's taking place in Austin.

 

[Bruce]

In this case it is about the people, not the place. I'm sure @Latestarter would be more than happy to host them at his place.

 

[greybeard]

I'm sure he would.
I try to stay as far away from the craziness that is Austin as I can.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I'm sure he would.
I try to stay as far away from the craziness that is Austin as I can.

In this case it is about the people, not the place

If you haven't driven in Austin you might not appreciate Greybeard's aversion.... I definitely "get" it! I'm fairly familiar with the Austin area having a daughter that has lived all around Austin. About 6 months ago I was going for a visit and because of some road construction I missed my exit. I am not exaggerating a bit when I say it took me 2 hours to get out of the mess that I got into. TWO HOURS to get through a construction zone (about 2 miles) and get out of the craziness! Austin the town has some highlights - Austin traffic system is a definite low point of any road trip...

Worst part - that's not an unusual story. Ask anyone who drives Austin with any frequency...

 

[Bruce]

Can it be any worse than L.A. or Boston? I've never driven in any big city that I thought was other than full of nut cases needing to get somewhere faster than everyone around them.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

It's definitely worse than Houston - and Houston is a big a$$ city, lol. I've driven L.A. too and I'd still give Austin the "thumbs-down" worst traffic city I've EVER, and I really do mean EVER driven in...

 

[greybeard]

I've been in Houston, Dallas, New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Memphis, and San Antone......Even without the ever present construction..Austin is worse, partially because it's on uneven elevation and roads and highways that make twists and turns that follow the Colorado River and the lake.or just end abruptly.
People there drive like nuts too, partially I suspect, because so many of them are immigrants from all over the US. Evidently, turn signals aren't used in Mexico, Calif and Chicago. It is the self acclaimed haven and sanctuary of anything and anyone "weird".

Houston and Dallas have a love/hate relationship but we claim each other proudly. NO city in Texas claims Austin and I've been over most of the state breath and width.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

DH was born in Austin and still loves the city - partly because of it's weirdness. However, even he describes Austin as a California city that moved east, lol.

 

[Anthony Sr.]

Not a happy start to my new year. Saturday started coming down with flu. Honest to goodness flu, which I haven't dealt with in many decades. Spent the last 24-36 hours in bed. Thought about heading over to the VA ER, but didn't feel up to the drive and there's not much they can do for the flu once you've got it anyway. It has been accompanied by a bladder or UT infection. Life is fun. The kids left early, this morning, as there was no sense in them staying and maybe getting what I have. Was a good visit, but short.

So wishing everyone a very Happy new year, good health, prosperity, and happiness.

Just said a Prayer for ya

Not a happy start to my new year. Saturday started coming down with flu. Honest to goodness flu, which I haven't dealt with in many decades. Spent the last 24-36 hours in bed. Thought about heading over to the VA ER, but didn't feel up to the drive and there's not much they can do for the flu once you've got it anyway. It has been accompanied by a bladder or UT infection. Life is fun. The kids left early, this morning, as there was no sense in them staying and maybe getting what I have. Was a good visit, but short.

So wishing everyone a very Happy new year, good health, prosperity, and happiness.

Just said a Prayer for ya, and I'm sure ya start feeling better soon. Have a Great New Year, Don't let things get ya down...

 

[greybeard]

While at the county clerks office I also paid 1 of my 2 part property tax bills. ~$775 to the city side which is due by the end of December or it starts going up in price. The 2nd part is ~$1,000 and is due by the end of January, payable to the county appraisal district, so I'll pay that next month.

That, is steep. More than I pay here. ($1466.55 total this time, due by Jan 31)
(of course, your's isn't in a flood zone)