Tag: Austin
Become a Skeelebrity
Personally, I love sports where minimal hand-eye coordination is required. Too bad that leaves just running….But a friend just told me about a skee ball league in Austin and I’m really pumped about it. Minimal athleticism and maximum fun= count me in.
These leagues aren’t just miniature bowling for wannabes, the people take it pretty seriously [...]
Posted: December 11th, 2009 under entertainment, sports.
Tags: Austin, brewskee ball, skee ball, you tube
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Shot of beer, pitcher of liquor
I just found out about an amazing special at Shakespeare’s pub on Sixth. On Thursdays they have $5 liquor pitchers. This is one of those, “Why didn’t I think of that first and why am I not there” moments. I’ve never been to Shakespeare’s but I figure it wll be worth it just to get [...]
Posted: October 14th, 2009 under alcohol.
Tags: Austin, drink specials, shakespeares pub, sixth street
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Tears for Leslie
Some stories say Leslie Cochran is in a semi-vegetative state after he collapsed on the street on October 3 and some say he’s conscious and in fair condition.Despite the mixed reports, his health is bad right now. He’s homeless, he’s out there, he dresses like a woman, but you gotta love him–especially if you live [...]
Posted: October 13th, 2009 under health.
Tags: 6th street, Austin, Brackenridge, Leslie, Leslie Cochran, vigil
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Houston’s Austin-town
I have given Houston a chance, and liked living here but I was delightfully surprised to explore the most Austin part of this town last weekend. After a short trip to Christy’s donuts & kolaches–the place that always serves me cheap deliciousness with a smile–we headed over to vintagy thrift store row on Westheimer.
Between Sheperd [...]
Posted: August 5th, 2009 under shopping.
Tags: Austin, buffalo exchange, Christy's donuts, consignment, houston, Montrose, resale, Sheperd, taxi taxi, thrift store
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