Anyone from Austin Texas - GoFuckYourself.com

Indaba · 08-29-2006, 02:56 PM

If so, what do you like or dislike about living there? Besides the heat. Was thinking of relocating ...

DigitalPimp · 08-29-2006, 03:08 PM

Friend of mine invests in real estate there. Says the people are less stressed and thus alot more friendly than out here in California. You can definetely get more for your money out there than compared to California but I prefer a milder climate.

JMM · 08-29-2006, 03:15 PM

I just moved from Southern Cal to Austin in April.

FUCKING LOVE IT HERE, will never move back to California....

First, the heat is not bad, in fact, I think it was hotter this year in Southern Cal, difference is that there is a tiny bit of humidity, and you have the heat an extra month...but, there is so much to do here, you dont care.

Housing here is ridiculously cheap.
rush hour lasts for, get this.. about an hour, even less.
rush hour means you can only go 45
downtown is awesome, great night life
great culture
the lakes, so much fun
live music everywhere
you can go out to eat and you dont have to wait for a table usually
great concerts, musical groups love coming here
very low air pollution

There is so much more, the one hurdle I really had to get over in my decision to move here was TEXAS. But I have learned that Austin is really not Texas. It's an oasis in the middle of Texas.

Madame0120 · 08-29-2006, 03:18 PM

656,562 The population of Austin proper.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/citymgr/basicfac.htm

It is VERY hot .. rarely rains and has traffic the rivals Dallas.

And remember ... it's TEXAS -

You can be arrested for having more than 6 sex toys in your car.

Chris · 08-29-2006, 03:19 PM

I like right outside austin
doesnt get anybetter than texas

JMM · 08-29-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

I like right outside austin
doesnt get anybetter than texas

What city are you in Chris?

Chris · 08-29-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JMM

What city are you in Chris?

Killeen..

juz · 08-29-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Madame0120

656,562 The population of Austin proper.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/citymgr/basicfac.htm

It is VERY hot .. rarely rains and has traffic the rivals Dallas.

And remember ... it's TEXAS -

You can be arrested for having more than 6 sex toys in your car.

Seeing how Austin is the most liberal city in Texas, I highly doubt someone would get intoruble for having more then 6 sex toys in their car, just because a law is on the books doesnt mean its regularly enforced.

The difference in traffic between Austin and Dallas is night and day, have you even been to either city? A 2 way rush hour trip in Austin is shorter then a 1 way in Dallas

Madame0120 · 08-29-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by juz

The difference in traffic between Austin and Dallas is night and day, have you even been to either city? A 2 way rush hour trip in Austin is shorter then a 1 way in Dallas

Yes, I've driven in both, I live in TEXAS. I'm just spoiled, and think all traffic in the larger TEXAS cities suck. They just grew too fast.

It is a great city for nitelife and young folk and you can still afford to buy a house.

The DL · 08-29-2006, 04:21 PM

I am from Austin but moved from there to S. California just one year ago. I love it here and I still love to visit my family and friends.

The weather - humid and it will get pretty cold and maybe ice over in the winter every 3-5 years, lol

The people/culture - can't beat it with a stick

The scene - the best

Housing/cost of living - cheap as dirt ... you'll live like royalty ... and then wish you could get to be "Texas BIG rich" one day

Price to pay for breaking the law - like everything in Texas, BIG. Don't ever, EVER drink and drive and avoid any run ins with the Williamson County PD, LOL!

MaddCaz · 08-29-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JMM

I just moved from Southern Cal to Austin in April.

FUCKING LOVE IT HERE, will never move back to California....

First, the heat is not bad, in fact, I think it was hotter this year in Southern Cal, difference is that there is a tiny bit of humidity, and you have the heat an extra month...but, there is so much to do here, you dont care.

Housing here is ridiculously cheap.
rush hour lasts for, get this.. about an hour, even less.
rush hour means you can only go 45
downtown is awesome, great night life
great culture
the lakes, so much fun
live music everywhere
you can go out to eat and you dont have to wait for a table usually
great concerts, musical groups love coming here
very low air pollution

There is so much more, the one hurdle I really had to get over in my decision to move here was TEXAS. But I have learned that Austin is really not Texas. It's an oasis in the middle of Texas.

Hmm..sounds nice...but it's no Chicago

08-29-2006, 02:56 PM	#1
Indaba Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: California Posts: 66	Anyone from Austin Texas If so, what do you like or dislike about living there? Besides the heat. Was thinking of relocating ...

08-29-2006, 03:18 PM	#4
Madame0120 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In my own lil World Posts: 1,227	656,562 The population of Austin proper. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/citymgr/basicfac.htm It is VERY hot .. rarely rains and has traffic the rivals Dallas. And remember ... it's TEXAS - You can be arrested for having more than 6 sex toys in your car. __________________ Try Something New! Teasing Bucks Mistress Always Wins!

08-29-2006, 03:19 PM	#5
Chris Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris Posts: 27,880	I like right outside austin doesnt get anybetter than texas __________________ [email protected]

08-29-2006, 04:21 PM	#10
The DL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In The Nether Posts: 98	I am from Austin but moved from there to S. California just one year ago. I love it here and I still love to visit my family and friends. The weather - humid and it will get pretty cold and maybe ice over in the winter every 3-5 years, lol The people/culture - can't beat it with a stick The scene - the best Housing/cost of living - cheap as dirt ... you'll live like royalty ... and then wish you could get to be "Texas BIG rich" one day Price to pay for breaking the law - like everything in Texas, BIG. Don't ever, EVER drink and drive and avoid any run ins with the Williamson County PD, LOL! __________________ Just consider me the best cocktail party story you ever met.

08-29-2006, 03:08 PM	#2
DigitalPimp Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 512	Friend of mine invests in real estate there. Says the people are less stressed and thus alot more friendly than out here in California. You can definetely get more for your money out there than compared to California but I prefer a milder climate.

08-29-2006, 03:15 PM	#3
JMM Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,755	I just moved from Southern Cal to Austin in April. FUCKING LOVE IT HERE, will never move back to California.... First, the heat is not bad, in fact, I think it was hotter this year in Southern Cal, difference is that there is a tiny bit of humidity, and you have the heat an extra month...but, there is so much to do here, you dont care. Housing here is ridiculously cheap. rush hour lasts for, get this.. about an hour, even less. rush hour means you can only go 45 downtown is awesome, great night life great culture the lakes, so much fun live music everywhere you can go out to eat and you dont have to wait for a table usually great concerts, musical groups love coming here very low air pollution There is so much more, the one hurdle I really had to get over in my decision to move here was TEXAS. But I have learned that Austin is really not Texas. It's an oasis in the middle of Texas.