Category Archives: Austin

Okay, I Misremembered

Posted on September 21, 2006 by losbrushes

I got this post wrong. It’s even funnier than I remembered. It says: Fish tremble at the mention of my name Damn photographic evidence. technorati tags: austin, texas, traffic, bumper, sticker

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Reminder That I'm in Texas

Posted on September 19, 2006 by losbrushes

On the back bumper of a Dodge Ram truck: Bass tremble at the sight of me. Ah, Texas. technorati tags: bumper, stickers, Texas, Austin

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ACL Festival: Sunday

Posted on September 18, 2006 by losbrushes

We waited out a short shower Sunday morning and headed down to the festival early, arriving about 12:30. Bands we saw: The Black Angels – This is a psychedelic rock band that reminds me of some of the Velvet Underground’s … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival: Saturday

Posted on September 17, 2006 by losbrushes

Saturday started out at our house as a lazy day. After Friday’s show we ended up staying up until 3 am talking and drinking Woodford Reserve bourbon, so more indoor time was in order. We took our house guests for … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival: Friday

Posted on September 16, 2006 by losbrushes

Friday was a hot, humid day. 98 degrees in the afternoon — much hotter than the forecasted 93 degrees! We made it to the festival around 5 pm. Maybe I’m just getting older and more used to my creature comforts, … Continue reading →

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Memories of Governor Ann

Posted on September 14, 2006 by losbrushes

The year was 1994. I was walking to class at UT during the governor’s race. I noticed that suddenly on a campus of 50,000 students that no one was around me. I then noticed men in dark suits standing around … Continue reading →

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ACL Festival Tips

Posted on September 13, 2006 by losbrushes

Here are some tips and tricks for making your ACL Festival experience more enjoyable… If there is any chance it may rain this weekend, buy your rain pancho now. When it has rained on previous years literally every store in … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: 3 Days to Go

Posted on September 12, 2006 by losbrushes

As I have mentioned in a previous post, Sweet Leaf Tea during ACL Fest is your friend. The Mint & Honey Green Tea is quite refreshing on hot days, and drinking beer in Texas heat can only lead to headaches … Continue reading →

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Countdown to ACL Festival: 1 Week to Go

Posted on September 8, 2006 by losbrushes

I’ve lived in Austin now for going on 15 years. I came here for college and never wanted to leave. When I first moved here I missed Cajun food and the great seafood of my home. Now I miss Tex-Mex … Continue reading →

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Thinking in Traffic

Posted on September 6, 2006 by losbrushes

I spend a lot of quality time sitting on Mopac in the mornings. I see a lot of interesting things: people reading, putting on make-up, arguing with a passenger, having elaborate one-sided arguments with other drivers (with the windows rolled … Continue reading →

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