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The discussion revolves around the splitting of larger threads to alleviate server load, specifically continuing the Random Thoughts thread. Participants express their thoughts on various topics, including the emotional impact of the game Bioshock: Infinite, which one user describes as "haunting." They discuss the game's cover art, noting the absence of the female co-lead, Elizabeth, from the front cover, and reference an interview with Ken Levine that suggests this was a marketing compromise. The conversation shifts to personal anecdotes, including family dynamics and humorous observations about everyday life, such as experiences at McDonald's and the challenges of parenting toddlers. The thread features a blend of light-hearted banter, reflections on gaming, and casual storytelling, highlighting the community's camaraderie.
  • #1,051
OmCheeto said:
Austin has always intrigued me. It struck me as a beacon of light, in a very dark (black gold, Texas tea) kinda place.

Austin's geographic location doesn't match its mental location :D

OmCheeto said:
Saw something today about the L.A. river.

I suppose only in California, would they pave a river...

We do too. We just do it orthogonally.
http://www.judiandjim.com/images/InterestingPics/MansfieldDam070629.jpg
 
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  • #1,052
ChiralWaltz said:
Austin's geographic location doesn't match its mental location :D



We do too. We just do it orthogonally.
http://www.judiandjim.com/images/InterestingPics/MansfieldDam070629.jpg

I don't know what "orthogonally" means, but we have dams up here also. They do not constitute "paved rivers", IMHO.

ps. Ok. I googled "orthogonally". I now know what it means.
 
  • #1,053
AnTiFreeze3 said:
I have my butler read to me all forum posts. He gives you a British accent.
What accent does he give Evo?
 
  • #1,054
Borg said:
In California, no one can hear you scream.
I had the worst conversation with this kind of content with a woman from New York City, though. Something about quantum neuronal something.
 
  • #1,055
Ya got to love Austin.

Not too long after the last presidential election (Obama [Democrat] was re-elected), the state of Texas -- a red state (read: Republican) -- filed a petition to succeed from the union. (Meaning they wanted to separate themselves from the rest of the USA.)

In response, the city of Austin filed a petition to succeed from Texas. :smile:

http://austinist.com/2012/11/13/disgruntled_austinites_petition_to.php
 
  • #1,056
collinsmark said:
Ya got to love Austin.

Not too long after the last presidential election (Obama [Democrat] was re-elected), the state of Texas -- a red state (read: Republican) -- filed a petition to succeed from the union. (Meaning they wanted to separate themselves from the rest of the USA.)

In response, the city of Austin filed a petition to succeed from Texas. :smile:

http://austinist.com/2012/11/13/disgruntled_austinites_petition_to.php
What is even funnier is that Austin is the capital of Texas, where all of those state politicians call home.

But Austin is home to the University of Texas and has a very young and academic demographic, it's also the seat of underground and Indie music. It's very well known in the music world.
 
  • #1,057
I've seen it said that Austin is the sole exception to some of the more backwards ways prevalent in the South.

But the food in the South is just so good.
 
  • #1,058
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  • #1,059
I grew up a 4 hour drive from Austin, so went there often. My little sister graduated from UT Austin and still lives there.

My youngest daughter Evo Child goes to visit friends in Austin often, she was there last weekend.
 
  • #1,060
zoobyshoe said:
I had the worst conversation with this kind of content with a woman from New York City, though. Something about quantum neuronal something.
Damn, I almost spit up my coffee when I read that. :smile:
 
  • #1,061
People advised me to work with Italian or go back to Italy to work. Oh Symbolism!
 
  • #1,062
I would love to spend some time around Austin and its music scene. The rest of Texas can secede to Mexico if they want.
 
  • #1,063
Come on by anytime. Bring your swim suit and whiskey (the water is 69 degrees year round). Please also bring goggles, as topless sunbathing is permitted :bugeye:

Tuesday is a Full Moon Party:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyQT167Wqa4
Be sure you seen the adorable girl around 1:38

Zoobyshoe,
I think that NYC girl cut my hair recently. Her information wasn't 100% correct but it was probably the best haircut conversation I can remember.

Evo,
What does your sister do for a living?
 
  • #1,064
ChiralWaltz said:
Austin, Texas

Running is water is great, but sometimes I prefer to swim in it. The depth is ~13 feet or ~4 meters:
4880510245_8eff3259aa_z.jpg

Where is this place? The water looks so good I want to jump in.
 
  • #1,065
renz said:
Where is this place? The water looks so good I want to jump in.

Barton Springs Pool
Austin,Texas

This should give you a general idea of the environment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyIR9DXTSps
 
  • #1,067
ChiralWaltz said:
Evo,
What does your sister do for a living?
She's a psychologist.
 
  • #1,068
If I get two goats, I'd name them Nabla and Delta.
 
  • #1,069
ChiralWaltz said:
Barton Springs Pool
Austin,Texas

This should give you a general idea of the environment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyIR9DXTSps

I think I'm movin'...

:!)

pf.movin.to.austin.2013.08.15.1808.jpg

My current house is so full of junk, I think I may have only 200 ft2 of usable space.
I think I'll be quite comfortable in a 400 ft2 house.
 
  • #1,070
Yes Sir, but not until I can get any confirmation about your movement information :D
 
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  • #1,071
lisab said:
If I get two goats, I'd name them Nabla and Delta.

Poor Delta has to lie around on his back all the time :frown:
 
  • #1,072
AnTiFreeze3 said:
Poor Delta has to lie around on his back all the time :frown:

Goats are so nimble, though!

It's been a long week and I'm glad tomorrow is Friday. 'Night, all.
 
  • #1,073
Good night basil. My wife picked basil tonight, and the house smells wonderful.
 
  • #1,074
ChiralWaltz said:
Barton Springs Pool
Austin,Texas

This should give you a general idea of the environment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyIR9DXTSps

Silly me. I was just at the Barton Spring pool last weekend.
Guess I was on the shallow side of the pool. I need to check out the rest.
The water was super cold.
 
  • #1,075
Every stumble across an adorable little town, feel completely welcomed by the people, overwhelmed by the awesomeness of it, and decide that you want to move there, even if it involves changing your job and your life in some other way? My wife and I think we found it...Gulfport florida. We feel like residents already. Time to start planning! http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346121
 
  • #1,076
Had a dream last night, I was sitting at a counter in a break room at work with a few co-workers and suddenly a huge cockroach ran out from under something and I tried to kill it, but kept missing. My co-workers didn't see the roach and wondered why I was smashing about and upset. I told them Britney Spears had reicarnated as a cockroach and was running around the counter. They all yelled 'Britney Spears! Kill that roach! I killed it, what a mess. I've never been a fan.
 
  • #1,077
Lol Evo.
 
  • #1,079
Disgusting, pathetic, and no surprise.
 
  • #1,080
Delightful, pleasing, and shocking.
 

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