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Topic: Introduction

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Woodrow F.	Introduction January 24, 2006 9:58 AM Consider this to be an ongoing travelouge of the City of Austin. Also a place where we can meet, discuss events, brag about our town and share information. Feel free to start a thread about any Austin subject, questions or just general chatter. I will start a few opening threads, please add as you see fit. Let us get to know each other and show the world that Austin is a friendly place. [ send green star]
anonymous	HELLO TEXAS FRIENDS January 24, 2006 11:12 AM I live in Mississipp.But,I love Texas!The country,the music,the sports,its just great!Austin is the hot spot of the south!I am looking forward to knowing all of you! [report anonymous abuse] [ accepted]
Jeanie W.	January 24, 2006 1:10 PM Hello Texas and Austin! I have deep family roots in Austin, being related to Maribeaux Lamar, the first foundations of government in Texas. My sister lived in Austin for 8 years prior to her husbands accepting a job in Thailand , after Bush jerked the contracts from the government superfund lab he worked for... I come to austin a few times a year... I love Austin. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Charlotte D.	Hello January 24, 2006 1:21 PM Thank you for the invitation Woodrow. I'm not from Austin, but from Stockholm in Sweden. Allthough, Austin is very high on my Wishlist for places to visit. One of my best friends is moving there in a couple of months and I hope to go visit her later this year - so I'm really looking forward to learn some about the city and it's surroundings from you all! Hugz All Around! /Ch. [ send green star] [ accepted]
LuAnn B.	January 25, 2006 12:38 AM for the invitation Woodrow! I spent 8 years in North Central Texas (I think that's what they call the DFW area). I had been to Houston about 20 years ago, but haven't made it to Austin, yet. [ send green star] [ accepted]
VanGogh B.	Thanks for the invitation January 25, 2006 10:08 AM Thanks for the invitation! Im not from Austin but My great great great grandmama was from Texas and my best friends ever in life live In Austin.Im Going to this galleries to Texas and Austin this year to make and exhibition and sell my work.Hopefully we all meet there! [ send green star] [ accepted]
David H.	Wel if you can't BE in Austin... January 28, 2006 4:32 PM You can at least LISTEN to Austin. Try the webcast at this link: http://www.kgsr.com/ [ send green star] [ accepted]
Leslie G.	I actually live in Austin... February 02, 2006 5:07 PM Subjec = just a trend I noticed... Woodrow, thank you for the group invitation. I've lived in Austin for 14 years. I came here go to college at UT, and, like many, never left. I think Austin is a great city, although it would be better to me if it didn't get sooooo hot! I love the live music, restaurants, natural scenery, and the generally liberal leanings of the people and culture. I couldn't imagine being happy living anywhere else in Texas. I'm happy to answer questions about Austin and give recommendations. I am also open to meeting new people. It would be cool to actually make a real friend, you know one you can actually see and go do things with as opposed to just exchanging messages online. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Woodrow F.	February 02, 2006 5:22 PM Leslie, Actually on some of the Ebay groups I'm on several of us have met for dinners etc. We once had several of us meet in New Orleans during Ebay live. It was cool. You just gave me an idea. Perhaps If we get enough Austinites interested we could all meet at some restaurant or one of the parks, then share the get together in a thread here. [ send green star]
Leslie G.	February 02, 2006 7:03 PM That sounds fun! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Woodrow F.	February 02, 2006 7:39 PM Leslie, One thing that I have learned when meeting online friends in person. It is best to meet initialy in a small group at a neutral location, ie: Park, restaurant, etc. That allows for a situation in which everyone gets to meet and nobody feels any pressure from anyone else. Perhaps we can start thinking of starting a thread to see how many would be interested in a small get together and where would be the best place. [ send green star]
Leslie G.	February 02, 2006 7:47 PM A group for dinner, like you mentioned having done before, sounds like a good plan. Care to see how's interested? [ send green star] [ accepted]
Leslie G.	February 02, 2006 7:48 PM Oops, "who's interested", not "how's" [ send green star] [ accepted]
Woodrow F.	February 02, 2006 8:12 PM Leslie, We speec thu same langerage. Fluent typo. Are you also from Typolania? Back serious I'll go ahead and start a thread asking who all would be interested in a get together and what all would be best. First I have to turn the PC over to my daughter. Just because it is hers she thinks she can use it. Be back when she gets done. [ send green star]
Dennis A.	February 06, 2006 10:11 AM Hello, all! For those who don't know me, my name is Dennis. I'm a 39 yr "young" single part-time lobbyist and hobbyist living in NW Austin. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Dennis A.	February 06, 2006 10:13 AM I'm up for a meet somewhere! [ send green star] [ accepted]
Jackie M.	February 09, 2006 12:42 PM Hi everyone new to the group. This looks like a fun and interesting group. I moved to Austin in 2002 from Iowa City, Iowa. Both cities have alot in common as far as both being university towns, liberal mostly, diversity and the arts. i still have alot to learn about the town myself, although I am beginning to know my way around a little better....I just stay on the 'ole beatin' paths...lol Thanks for having me. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Kim S.	Hello February 16, 2006 11:25 PM Thank you so much for the invitation. Looking over the posts and members, (and yes, Dennis, I noticed you were a member ...) I have to say, my interest was piqued. I also feel fairly guilty for having lived here for so long and have so little to offer...Though I think I did find one of the best spots for a clean and gorgeous view of downtown. I can't remember the name of the street it's on, but it's the dinosaur park, I think near Zilker Park. If you walk the back trail and climb what, at the time, felt like a small mountain, you have a perfect view of downtown at a good angle and distance. One of these days, I want to go back with a camera... Thank you again for the invite, I hope everyone is having a good year so far. [ send green star] [ accepted]
Woodrow F.	February 17, 2006 2:24 PM Kim S, Yep it is the "Dinosaur pit" at Zilker Park. My grand kids drag me there almost every weekend and at my age that hiking trail is either going to kill me or restore my stamina. [ send green star]
Woodrow F.	February 17, 2006 2:34 PM Dennis, glad to meet you. Yep, we will have a real live get together. Right now it looks like there are about 6 of us that are serious about it. I will start working out the logistics in the next day or two. It will probably a Dutch treat type thing or a covered dish dinner or something like that. I think Dutch Treat is the most practical. I wish I could afford to just treat everybody, but my poor SS check don't go far. [ send green star]
Dixie B.	Hello all ~ Woodrow!!! February 28, 2006 7:06 PM Figured this is the best place to post ~ I am not feeling good at all. May not be posting to any of my groups. But will certainly try to answer mails, phone calls... There is true circumstance (yea, pomp too)... So my priorities will be changing for things I need done!! Woodrow ~ ~ Dixie [ send green star] [ accepted]
Woodrow F.	February 28, 2006 9:32 PM You will be missed while you are gone. Will be looking for your return. I'm going to be gone for the week too. Going to my son's house in Shreveport at 7 am tomorrow morning. But, will have my cell pnone with me. [ send green star]
Larry S.	Cheers from Southern Ecotopia (Northern Cali)... August 01, 2006 2:09 PM Hello Woodrow and Austin group folks... I've never been to Austin, but consider it to be the most progressive and green city in TX, and as a green/sustainabilty networker I'd like to stay in touch, esp. for a potential eco-tourism connection between Austin and Northern Cali. Another reason I joined the group is to share with you here the music gigs that my dear friend singer-songwriter Maia Sharp does in Austin. In fact she has a gig coming up real soon there, on August 19th (see announcement below). Maia is already know to many Austin music lovers, but if you're not aware of her awesome music, check out her website: http://www.maiasharp.com She and her dad Randy Sharp http://www.randysharp.ws/ co-wrote the lead song ("Home") on the Dixie Chicks CD of the same name. ~Peace, Larry Saturday Aug. 19 - 1 Night Only in Austin! Maia Sharp, Georgia Middleman Jim Photoglo & Tony Haselden Hear the writers perform their hits made famous by some of your favorite artists including: Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, The Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Alabama, Cher, Shania Twain, Lisa Loeb, George Strait, Toby Keith, Edwin McCain, Martina McBride & More!! Bethell Hall 7 & 9 PM St. David's Episcopal - 8th & San Jacinto More info at: http://www.maiasharp.com [ send green star] [ accepted]