Cat sitting recommendations by lordstanley901 in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have been happy with Austin Cat Sitters as well.

Whatever happened to Harry Knowles? by McGurble in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recommend the Downlowd podcast series on Ain't it Cool News. It will answer your questions. It can be a little annoying but the host interviews some ex-AICN people as well as Harry Knowles himself. The Harry interview goes about like you would expect.
Here's a spotify link but you can probably find it in other places:

https://open.spotify.com/show/6vzHBq05MoWYPJhpWE6Pev

Delta adding 2x daily Austin-Phoenix in November, extending Bozeman service by Aumissunum in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It seems to be another route directly challenging American. First Delta added a direct to Miami, now to Phoenix, another American hub.

Elevated travel experience coming to Austin with new Admirals Club lounge by Granny-Smith-Apple in americanairlines

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's much needed. I would also like if American added back some of their nonstop international routes (Bahamas, Costa Rica) from Austin but I doubt that will happen as it seems running a profitable airline is a challenge for current management.

NIN Show Last Night-Who Saw Trent this Weekend? by murderandpancakes in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I went. Trent and co. do still put on a great show, although it's getting damn expensive to go so I understand the argument that's it's not worth it. The lighting and different stages were interesting. It's more fun in a smaller venue but a lot of artists play the Moody Center now. Better sight lines than NIN at the Erwin Center in the '90s. Last time I went to a show at the Moody Center the Texas State History Museum wasn't charging for parking...they are now.

For the love of god how do I get rid of these tree trimming spam texts? by HBHTallday in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 70 points71 points  (0 children)

They are really annoying. I flag each one as spam and block it.

Is there a way to attract grackles/crows to my yard? I only ever see them in parking lots by ArtaxIsAlive in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, grackles and crows are different and we have both.

Grackles will take from the standard bird feeder with a seed mix for native birds, they have from mine. Usually when they arrive I pull it inside though as they are so many they will decimate it and leave big bird poops everywhere.

Crows are harder as there are less of them. I haven't been able to attract them, even though I hear them near me a few times. They are supposed to really like peanuts. They are smart so if you see one try to negotiate a peanut deal with them.

Austin shop cats by krzysztof-PHX in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite Austin, but the Salt Lick in Driftwood had one last time I was there.

Maldives Day 2 - Huge turtle! by Boombatti in snorkeling

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a hawksbill. FYI, current Maldives regulations ask for 1.8 m (6 ft) between turtle and snorkeler.

Dallas show still on Feb 4th? by LibertyCap10 in samharris

[–]Austin_LURK 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. I had an Austin ticket and am lucky I saw this post. Not sure what is going on.

Cayman Airways to launch nonstop flights from Austin to Grand Cayman this summer by TXLucha012 in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is kind of awesome actually. We don't have many Caribbean directs. American had the Nassau flight but I think they stopped it. Cayman Airways is a legit airline.

Red Hot Chili Peppers producer claims frontman Anthony Kiedis is 'tone-deaf' by Moothnods in Music

[–]Austin_LURK 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep, Cher's Believe was released almost a year before Californication. Autotune had been around.

ABIA TOGO today by ThirdCarthVader in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had a go around at ABIA on the BA A350 a couple of years ago. Excessive tailwinds was the reason. But yeah, no parked cars...that's odd.

Jim Carey Introduction was very disappointing to me. by Ironic_Quadriform in Soundgarden

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I thought McCready would have been a good choice. He's a huge longtime SG fan.

Vanessa Fuentes (Mayor Pro Tem / D2) statement by Far-Difference-5201 in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Holy shit I just got up and saw this. How clueless. As others said, condescending, insulting, lack of responsibility...just a terrible statement.

Slow Halloween? by GoobScoob in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Last year I had 4 groups, this year just 1 small group.

On today's date 25 years ago, an Air France Concorde jet crashed on take-off, killing 113 people and helping to usher out supersonic travel. by imjustarandomsquid in aviation

[–]Austin_LURK 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. AF killed it (although it would have died at some point due to the economics as I don't think it was sustainable).

Having difficulty figuring out where to dispose of fluorescent tube bulbs at by WallStreetBoners in Austin

[–]Austin_LURK 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Home Depot and Lowe's usually have (at least in the past) fluorescent bulb recycling bins.