Just Babblin......

Happy Friday the 13th!
Well, we're back in the smog.  Austin was a gas.  We hung out with our pals from Houston, Willie D, Dave, Rick and Corey.  Can't believe they drove out for one night of hang time!  But I guess that was their way of sayin' .........HEY.  This is Texas hospitality. 

Yes, indeed.  The folks we met were unbelievably nice and friendly. 

Have we decided to move?  Hmmm.....still not sure.  But at least I can picture the city now when we talk about it.  The music scene is awesome.  There is tons of great blues and punk which is what we're all about.   And there is no question that what you get for your money in terms of rent or real estate is unreal next to Los Angeles!

AIRPLANES/AIRPORTS
Now, let me ask you this?  I've been on airplanes a ton in the past year.  I'm not even gonna talk about the inconsistent new updated 'security' measures...or the complete lack of knee room let alone leg room on the planes.  No my complaint is much simpler....What I wanna know is this....how come with all the advances in technology, whenever they make announcements both in the airport and on the plane, it sounds like someone speaking in to a Marshall guitar amp with the distortion knob turned up and the treble knob cranked to make them as nasal as possible.  Can they just get it together to use a PA system that you can actually understand?????????!!!!!!!!!  ha ha!!!

Alright. 4 days to Maui.
Aloha.

Comments

[Jennifer]

Sounds like Austin was really nice, and that you and Bam had a good time. I have heard the music scene down around there is awesome; so I'm sure if you decided to move there, you'd fit right in!
I am so jealous of you going to Maui. My husband and I were there back in June of last year for our honeymoon....it was so relaxing and nice....
Have fun in Maui....any new knitting projects?

[rock chick]

Municipalities must get a break on these PA systems as they also appear to be installed on every subway I ride.

[Rebecca]

Glad you had fun, you needed it! Hang in there with everything that's going on.

I think they purposefully have a bad PA because it's part of the experience. Last time I was on the Boston subway I was amazed to actually be able to hear what the announcements said, it was almost disappointing! ;)

[jessica~]

Hi Share! Welcome back. I'm glad TX was all you hoped it would be. Maybe a move is the right thing for you at this stage of your lives. I love the idea of moving [but it also petrifies me!]. Have a ball in Hawaii!!!!! Please, take pictures for us again!

[Rebecca -- you must have rode on one of the few new cars, which have automated PA systems. It's spooky! I'll take a fuzzy ol' PA anyday. Nostagia, I guess.]

[Bonnie]

Oh Share, I feel your pain. Mr. Boo and I are are talking about relocating to another country!!! Where I won't get Comedy Central or BBC America!!! Don't even get me started.....so I totally understand your yes then no, then yes mood swings.

[dave]

Glad "ya'll" had a good time down there. Always knew they had a good blues scene but was unaware there was a good punk scene. For anybody looking for a great blues player that I was unaware of for a long time check out Walter Trout....especially his "Relentless" cd or DVD from a year or so back.
Peace!
Dave

[tonigirl]

Glad you had such a great time! Some of my fave almost-made-it-big-but-not-quite bands have come out of Austin. They have a fantastic music scene out there! If you do decide to relocate, I don't think you'll regret it.

Plus isn't the craft mafia out of Austin?

[Ann]

Hey Chic.. Glad you made it back..Glad you liked Austin.. and I must ask.. do you think that if you move you will start using the term "Ya'll"? Me personally due to my VA and NC roots I have no choice.. I think there is some kind of family law or maybe it is local that if I actually said "You all" or "You guys" that I could actually be shot on the spot! Another term that you might want to embrace is "ustacould" .. As in "Hey Sissy.. can you roller skate backwards?" Answer: "Well Bobby John.. I ustacould."
Have a great time in Hawaii!
LoPKaP
Go ahead lets see if you can get it.. :)
Ann