BuzzVSG 252 Posted November 15, 2020 Just moved to the Austin area about three months ago from New Jersey, anyone in the area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niabo 12 Posted November 15, 2020 I moved from Austin 18 months ago to Philadelphia but I'm originally from Jersey!! Stay safe. My friends are telling me that it's a shitshow down there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danahall5885 21 Posted November 16, 2020 I’m near Austin in Temple. Howdy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NixNichi 79 Posted November 16, 2020 I'm in the process of moving I'm in San Antonio but moving up to Austin in Dec-jan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzVSG 252 Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 2:56 PM, niabo said: I moved from Austin 18 months ago to Philadelphia but I'm originally from Jersey!! Stay safe. My friends are telling me that it's a shitshow down there. Small world, it's still better then Jersey. I am on the outskirts. Loving the Texas culture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzVSG 252 Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/15/2020 at 6:47 PM, danahall5885 said: I’m near Austin in Temple. Howdy! Howdy, I have heard of Temple, is it off 290? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzVSG 252 Posted November 20, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 4:01 PM, NixNichi said: I'm in the process of moving I'm in San Antonio but moving up to Austin in Dec-jan! Awesome! I hope you have a safe move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danahall5885 21 Posted November 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, BuzzVSG said: Howdy, I have heard of Temple, is it off 290? Temple is one hour, about 50 miles north of Austin on highway 35 that runs north and south through the whole country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niabo 12 Posted November 20, 2020 12 hours ago, BuzzVSG said: Austin was great. We lived there from 2000-2003 and again 2008-2019. I had my youngest while there the first time (while in grad school at UT) and you know what they say about Texans having to get back to Texas!! Our kids were raised there (and of course they're in a band--still), and the culture was laid back and just groovy. Most of that has changed with Big Tech moving in and of course COVID. I hope that the live music recovers because we have many many friends who are musicians and/or in the music industry in some way. My dearest friends are there and as soon as it's safe to get back down there for a visit, I'll be there. On the other hand, I simply LOVE Philadelphia and Jersey. I'm originally from central Jersey (yes, it is a thing) and it's still beautiful with wide-open spaces, seasonal changes that are spectacular, beaches, orchards, and trains to NYC and DC. I'm not really familiar with the Jersey cities in the north & south though. That said, I went to college in Phila, and my goodness I love being back. I'm sure it has everything to do with my neighborhood--as that's always been the case in this city. Sorry for the bio but I rarely give up the chance to boast about "my" cities! 1 danahall5885 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danahall5885 21 Posted November 20, 2020 13 hours ago, BuzzVSG said: Howdy, I have heard of Temple, is it off 290? I just wrote a long message but where did it go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzVSG 252 Posted November 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, danahall5885 said: I just wrote a long message but where did it go? LOL I saw it, oh the infamous Interstate 35! That is a nightmare of a highway I am finding out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danahall5885 21 Posted November 20, 2020 It’s bad. Avoid at night. No state troopers from 2 am to 7 am. Truckers know it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites