We're Moving!! To Austin, TX... Looking for Info

Lorena · 11-14-2005, 05:40 PM

Antmeister and I have decided that we will be moving to Austin, TX in the very near future (around January maybe February).

We were looking for any advice about the city you can give us... which neighborhoods to avoid, best schools (we have a 5 yr old and a 19 month old), places to shop, etc. etc. etc. NO STRIP CLUBS PLEASE.

Any and all info will be GREATLY appreciated!! Links, anything will help.

Thanks for reading.

Antmeister · 11-14-2005, 05:43 PM

oooooh and if anyone has any information about the film festivals there, that would be great.

JeeberD · 11-14-2005, 05:47 PM

On the trip out there, stop at Cattleman's Steakhouse just to the east of El Paso. Best damn steaks (and sides as well) I've ever had. Or stop in El Paso and go to one of the numerous Mexican restaurants for some fabulous eating. My favorites are Avila's and Grigg's, but you really can't go wrong anywhere in town.

As far as Austin itself, I can't help you one iota...

Huckleberry · 11-14-2005, 05:54 PM

Born and raised in Austin.

Please don't move there.

Thank you.

Airhog · 11-14-2005, 06:02 PM

as long as you don't become longhorn fans, you'll be fine

Honolulu_Blue · 11-14-2005, 06:04 PM

Austin has quite a lively music scene by all accounts. Antmeister, I think this could be your big break.

Apathetic Lurker · 11-14-2005, 06:04 PM

No strip clubs? Sorry, I can't help you then.

Raiders Army · 11-14-2005, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

On the trip out there, stop at Cattleman's Steakhouse just to the east of El Paso. Best damn steaks (and sides as well) I've ever had. Or stop in El Paso and go to one of the numerous Mexican restaurants for some fabulous eating. My favorites are Avila's and Grigg's, but you really can't go wrong anywhere in town.

As far as Austin itself, I can't help you one iota...

I'll second Cattleman's. There are a couple in El Paso, in the Northeast and East.

Antmeister · 11-14-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Austin has quite a lively music scene by all accounts. Antmeister, I think this could be your big break.

Hmmmm, I am sure bands would love to have their music thrashed by my melodic singing voice.....lol

Crapshoot · 11-14-2005, 07:13 PM

Dood, Austin has Austin City Limits, which may be the coolest music festival around.

JeeberD · 11-14-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

I'll second Cattleman's. There are a couple in El Paso, in the Northeast and East.

Wrong! You're thinking of Great American Land and Cattle, which is good, but Cattleman's is far superior...

Craptacular · 11-14-2005, 08:03 PM

I'm sorry.

cartman · 11-14-2005, 08:14 PM

I'm in the Austin area. If you don't want to deal with traffic, then where you live will need to be close to where you work. As with any city, there are good spots and bad spots. I'm here to help with any specific questions you might have!

GoldenEagle · 11-14-2005, 09:34 PM

I have family that live in Lakeway and it is real nice in that area. Its right on Lake Travis which is a rec lake if your into that sort of thing. Just stay away from Hippie's Hollow.

sooner333 · 11-15-2005, 01:57 AM

I lived in Austin from 1986-1991, of course I was between the ages of 1-6, so I don't know what to offer except that I went to Hill Elementry school for Kindergarten and I turned out okay.

Ragone · 11-15-2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Apatheric Lurker

No strip clubs? Sorry, I can't help you then.

Looking for strip clubs.. stop by el paso and ask mike price.. i'm sure he'll know of several

SackAttack · 11-15-2005, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sooner333

I lived in Austin from 1986-1991, of course I was between the ages of 1-6, so I don't know what to offer except that I went to Hill Elementry school for Kindergarten and I turned out okay.

You're a damn Giants fan.

I don't think "okay" is the appropriate adjective, there.

JeeberD · 11-15-2005, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragone

Looking for strip clubs.. stop by el paso and ask mike price.. i'm sure he'll know of several

*rimshot*

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 11-16-2005, 11:20 AM

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Don't leave.

11-14-2005, 05:47 PM	#3
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	On the trip out there, stop at Cattleman's Steakhouse just to the east of El Paso. Best damn steaks (and sides as well) I've ever had. Or stop in El Paso and go to one of the numerous Mexican restaurants for some fabulous eating. My favorites are Avila's and Grigg's, but you really can't go wrong anywhere in town. As far as Austin itself, I can't help you one iota... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO Last edited by JeeberD : 11-14-2005 at 05:48 PM.

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cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I'm in the Austin area. If you don't want to deal with traffic, then where you live will need to be close to where you work. As with any city, there are good spots and bad spots. I'm here to help with any specific questions you might have! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

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Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	oooooh and if anyone has any information about the film festivals there, that would be great.

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Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	No strip clubs? Sorry, I can't help you then.

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Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Dood, Austin has Austin City Limits, which may be the coolest music festival around.

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Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	I'm sorry.

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GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I have family that live in Lakeway and it is real nice in that area. Its right on Lake Travis which is a rec lake if your into that sort of thing. Just stay away from Hippie's Hollow. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

11-15-2005, 01:57 AM	#15
sooner333 College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Norman, OK	I lived in Austin from 1986-1991, of course I was between the ages of 1-6, so I don't know what to offer except that I went to Hill Elementry school for Kindergarten and I turned out okay.

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