http://austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#6833480e-225f-4e6f-b789-e0afc6046fce Before anyone goes postal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2mIXMT4xlE&feature=related Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:52:42 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#6833480e-225f-4e6f-b789-e0afc6046fce $item.owner.firstName 2008-07-13T14:52:42Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#13224da5-f1d9-47de-a5fb-634ac86570e0 fuck you, I'm a local I remember a bumper sticker that said, "Welcome to Texas, now go home" There's a reason Texans go around armed. We just don't trust y'all. Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:10:28 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#13224da5-f1d9-47de-a5fb-634ac86570e0 George 2008-07-13T12:10:28Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#daf1f534-8ade-42d9-85ae-493fd99adcb9 WHOA the cops are Nazis if you're a fuck up If you're not a fuck up, they'll respect you. I've lived here my whole life and I've seen Austin go from Paradise to a suburb of LA. All you damned immigrants are bringing your big city problems here, so don't be surprised if the locals show antagonism towards you. Think about Hawaii. Native Hawaiians are suffering for the thoughtless actions of self serving newcomers. I say death to all that werent born here, but leave us your money first. And if you do move here, leave your crack, coke, heroin outside, please Sun, 13 Jul 2008 12:07:54 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#daf1f534-8ade-42d9-85ae-493fd99adcb9 George 2008-07-13T12:07:54Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#3d8ead96-e41a-4ed9-80bf-af41f4bdc019 there's no such thing as locals. everyone here is from somewhere else. Austin's nice but why would you wanna leave the Pacific NW? i would think it would be nicer up there. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:46:38 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#3d8ead96-e41a-4ed9-80bf-af41f4bdc019 kerri 2008-07-11T04:46:38Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#29b09004-6804-49ff-9f6d-346fac0db880 Okay, so I am an Austinite, born and bred. I love Austin and think it's definitely the ONLY place to live in Texas. I moved out Texas two years ago and live in outside of Santa Fe, NM (which I love!!!!), but still think the world of my hometown. Austin is awesome because . . . 1. It's progressive 2. It has an awesome food coop (Wheatesville) 3. It has a huge bike culture 4. The weather is decent (except for summer, which is why I moved away) 5. It's GREEN 6. There's lots of water 7. Great food!!!! I love TEX MEX and the other gazillion kinds of food that are offered 8. It's friggin' weird 9. Great bars and music scene 10. I've never had bad encounters with the po-po 11. Lots of opportunities to get involved 12. great parties (bob marley fest/eyore's b-day/first night) 13. awesome neighborhoods 14. schools aren't bad 15. it's an attractive city 16. lots of healthy moving people Hope you decide to move there! It's a great place to live. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:19:31 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#29b09004-6804-49ff-9f6d-346fac0db880 Mariposa 2008-05-08T17:19:31Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#570081fe-16df-45c3-96c4-8ceaac01aab6 hello i am one of the few remaning austinites ive been here born and raised 16 years and it is great all kinds of stuff to get into music art odd conversations with people you would not expect to meet anywhere its pretty safe too though i am a 20 year old guy thats 6'6 i walk all around austin at 3 4 5 in the morning and dont get a second glance. it is starting to get expensive downtown and near the college and there is a ton of development going on so its gonna get bigger and more packed but a bike is all you need to get around the college/downtown area. there is a place for everyone to feel confortable in austin so yes yupy development sucks there are getting to be alot of people the traffic is not very good and its pretty hot in the 8 to 10 month summers but the place is still grand if you ask me. i would say your best bet if you move here or even visit is to pick up a austin chronical or go to there web site austinchronical.com or org i dont know which and im not sure about the spelling but i think you got it i hope you love it like i do Fri, 02 May 2008 19:04:00 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#570081fe-16df-45c3-96c4-8ceaac01aab6 kevin 2008-05-02T19:04:00Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#d60c301d-3626-45ba-bb23-45562e66ab41 You can say that again. Wilco cops are bad news. And the DA is even worse. Word to the wise. If you have just got to carry some pot in your car, or drive around after you have had a few beers or a joint, don't do it in Wilco. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:42:35 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#d60c301d-3626-45ba-bb23-45562e66ab41 $item.owner.firstName 2008-03-24T03:42:35Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#18782404-d9b6-416d-a61e-659348065301 Austin cops are fine - it's Williamson County that's a different story. Austin police is much better than the cops behind the Orange Curtain in SoCal, I can say that for sure. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:24:58 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#18782404-d9b6-416d-a61e-659348065301 $item.owner.firstName 2008-03-24T02:24:58Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#953b2a1c-7d40-4155-a867-99063e97434c "nazi cops." Huh? I've lived many places, and never found the cops in Austin to be "nazis." In fact, they are easier going here than in any other large city I've been in. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:12:45 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#953b2a1c-7d40-4155-a867-99063e97434c $item.owner.firstName 2008-03-24T02:12:45Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#c4982968-5c90-44b4-8996-351b436a4360 nazi cops is more than enough for me to never want to live there ... much less be there ... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 02:08:01 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#c4982968-5c90-44b4-8996-351b436a4360 SynerGy 2008-03-15T02:08:01Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#5d57fb23-bff7-425b-946c-a5e73e93c706 I just moved here a few months ago and everyone I have met has been super nice. I've lived all over the world and the only place that can hold a candle to Austin is Thailand, in my opinion. So I'll go through the good and bad for you since you asked: Bad: -Austin is very spread out so driving time sucks. -The Cops are Nazis -Traffic can be annoying depending on where you live. -Tellers at gas stations and general stores won't sell you spirits or nicotine if your ID is expired. Not that that's really a big deal, but seriously I just moved here and I'm ordering a new ID once I get settled in to a new place. I obviously wouldn't make a fake ID that was expired. I might however take it from my older , similar looking friend. AAAAH, nevermind. -So many people want to move here that property is expensive and the job market is tough. Good: -People here are rediculously generous a warm. Everyone I have met has gone out of their way to make me feel at home. Everyone is very laid back. -There is always something to do. For the first time in my life I'm having to pass up certain events to attend others. -People communicate here and keep their peers posted with what's going on. -The scenary here is great. -If you like watersports, hiking, mountain bike trails or want to take your dog out for a nice nature walk this is the place to be. -MUSIC (that's all I have to say) -You get to tell people you Live in Austin That's all I can think of right now. by the time I submit this I'll have a dozen more comments oh well. Anyways , hit me up if you want more infos. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:43:43 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#5d57fb23-bff7-425b-946c-a5e73e93c706 klepto 2008-03-11T02:43:43Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#f349daf3-b25d-4583-8e3a-bba667d1641b I love these topics about moving to Austin. As an official Austinite I would have to say that this place is great, but YES you will need guides to share with you the secrets. Transportation by bike is great if you are in a hurry. Make sure your legs are strong because we have lots of hills. Driving in a car isn't too bad if you know the best routes. Stay off the Major highways during rush hour. Move Central! Housing can be expensive so find a roommate. Austin is Dog friendly and liberal at best in the south and central areas. If you love water and nature then you can enjoy those benefits as well. We have a regional burn which is fabulous. The food and margaritas here are amazing. You will never be without a friend in our many to chose slacker hangouts. Not to mention that most of us have a tendency to be lushes. If you are career driven then North Austin may be what you are looking for. "SUburbia" Yes I agree a long visit would be good too! Come soon or you will miss out on the spring festivities. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:22:46 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#f349daf3-b25d-4583-8e3a-bba667d1641b Greggers 2008-03-05T23:22:46Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#f1b75c3d-6402-4be0-bc60-9510f2094f53 Austin's nice, but what in the name of all that is unholy are you doing in Boise? Can you clue us in on some awesome Idaho punk scene? Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:42:16 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#f1b75c3d-6402-4be0-bc60-9510f2094f53 denshi 2008-02-18T05:42:16Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#81433942-c666-4fbe-848a-6309af8967eb move to austin now!!!!! just dont expect to be extra productive once you move there cuz its the land of slackers....ummmm so nice. its ALL good! i think you will find you love it once you have been there a short while. agreed also that the traffic situation is not adequate but eh you find that almost anywhere. there are so many pretty parks and lakes to make well up for it. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:59:29 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#81433942-c666-4fbe-848a-6309af8967eb dona 2008-02-13T10:59:29Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#1e6f661a-c1f1-4f64-af9e-a2d01b990dbc The weather isn't THAT screwy. Much less so than the Baltimore/DC region. Traffic is better than Baltimore and most definitely an improvement over DC. I have a pollen allergy and people told me that I would suffer from the Cedar allergen but as of yet, nothing. You must remember that Austin still has small town roots visible everywhere so while traffic may not be as logical in places that need logic to survive, maybe that is a small part in the "Keep Austin Weird" mentality that feels so right down here. If you are going to move to Austin, I recommend the 04, which is the area code 78704, where all the hippies and good vibes live and where the "weird" mentality is pretty much defined. I live in the 04 and could not imagine living somewhere else. I'm very happy with the locale. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:24:40 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#1e6f661a-c1f1-4f64-af9e-a2d01b990dbc Johnny All Around 2008-02-11T17:24:40Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#8b39a998-a11a-448d-876e-8c98b29c184b I hate to sound contrarian...but the traffic in Austin just isn't all that bad, IMHO. Then again, I am from Houston, and lived in both Philly and West LA for a period of time...and therefore my frame of reference may be a little off. Agreed that Austin's infrastructure has not kept up with its growth...but far from a reason to avoid the area... Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:15:23 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#8b39a998-a11a-448d-876e-8c98b29c184b Sunkyst 2008-02-11T05:15:23Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#6de25dbf-aca0-48a1-8943-3686ac71a2ec The people are unbelievably friendly and the food is amazing, BUT... The weather is screwy, the traffic situation is maddening (I've lived in both Washington, DC, and San Francisco, both notorious for traffic, and I'd class this as the worst -- the timing of traffic lights and the overall flow are baffling at times), and if you're at all pre-disposed to allergies you're going to suffer. All that said, I'd recommend coming for an extended visit first. It's a great town and many people love it lots... Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:16:59 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#6de25dbf-aca0-48a1-8943-3686ac71a2ec Daniel 2008-02-09T13:16:59Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#07139e50-e3f7-4074-80e5-40ecb95620c7 Austin is AWESOME! Great weather, like Johnny said. Large artist community, tons of music, great places to hang out in the sun next to the creek or take a hike! Job market is hurting a little, just like it is everywhere, but because of Austin's growth, it's better than most major cities. The cost of living has gone up quite a bit in the last couple of years, but that's relative to where you're coming from. :) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:18:34 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#07139e50-e3f7-4074-80e5-40ecb95620c7 niki 2008-01-23T02:18:34Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#88b395f2-2ae8-4899-b0a6-a20f9e38280a I moved to Austin in June and never felt more at home. I friggin love this town. Great people, great vibe, great atmosphere. Plus, its warm (most of the year anyways) :). As compared to where I used to live, I've yet to run into a bad. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:28:28 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#88b395f2-2ae8-4899-b0a6-a20f9e38280a Johnny All Around 2008-01-20T05:28:28Z http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#dbc61aeb-9382-4d95-b283-21055f758e07 Hi, I've been thinking about moving to Austin and am curious to hear from the locals if you like it? The good and the bad? :) Any information or thoughts are appreciated. Thank you much, Marisa~ Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:51:20 GMT http://Austintribe.tribe.net/thread/eb357a9f-161b-4d4e-b0b2-b797cc0dfefc#dbc61aeb-9382-4d95-b283-21055f758e07 Marisa 2008-01-19T22:51:20Z