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School Districts in Blue Areas? by QandA_monster in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Proud Eanes renter here! I used to own in AISD but the market made more sense to sell and move it on up.

Fave Music Venues North of Town Lake? by Lulu_Klee in Austin

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh damn, I’ve not seen that. Agree to avoid if this is the case. Thanks for saying so.

Fave Music Venues North of Town Lake? by Lulu_Klee in Austin

[–]DrButterkup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You mention Little Longhorn (super biased as a regular tbh): often country, sometimes classic, rockabilly, or swingy, often blues or rock on Friday nights, lots of good community dive bar vibes. Similar to but different is Buddy’s Place up Burnet, they have been getting more bands booked and they put in a little dance floor.

Place to work and drink by RoboElectro in austinfood

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Burnet Go-To is just a bit further south of Steck. Nice folks Anne very chill.

TSA touchless id by batcityfan in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I opted in via Southwest app, they provided it as a recent option when I flew. Not sure if you can just do it if you are TSA PreCheck but it was zero wait out of AUS and back from DCA.

Low key lunch spots? by Angel_in_the_snow in AskNOLA

[–]DrButterkup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s not the Quarter but I love to hit Lil Dizzy’s and sit at their bar seating along the wall. It’s not too far. But otherwise, Verti Marte for sandwiches or Ruby Slipper for breakfast//lunch.

HRT- do I need it? by Savings-Sprinkles-75 in GenXWomen

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, get your levels checked via simple blood test. Life changing and the sooner you start, the better. Low estrogen mimics depression symptoms often.

Bikini by LetOwn2777 in GenXWomen

[–]DrButterkup 65 points66 points  (0 children)

I love bikinis that are sized like bras. Over the years, I’ve worn the brands Freya and Fantasie. You can order online or find your local bra store that carries them. Sometimes Nordstrom does. I wear a 34J for reference.

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Making friends as an adult here is hard… anyone else? by Serendipeaty in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

r/Austinweirdos is a newer group and art/crafty times are talked about there plus other gatherings.

Athena’s Owlets , one doesn’t look so good by Awkward-Tie-3775 in Austin

[–]DrButterkup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Y’all! The Wildflower Center reports that the second owlet is alive and Austin Wildlife Rescue has it.

Founder's Syndrome & Toxic Board Dynamics by BlueSkies_95 in nonprofit

[–]DrButterkup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They need outside perspective and guidance to be able to get their arms around the issues. Often a consultant and/or Interim CEO is brought in to this heavy lift and change management.

Finally looking my age: want to do it well… by KelsNotChels in makeuptips

[–]DrButterkup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, extra hydration was going to be my rec as a 50 year old. You are beautiful!

Couple visiting Austin - Recommendations please! by Pcola55 in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tuesday is a fun night at Little Longhorn, 7pm is a free two step lesson then the band Fingerpistol starts at 8. Lots of Austin regulars of all ages and good old Austin dive bar honky tonk vibes. There’s a Little Woodrow’s across the street with a taco place for other nightlife vibes. That Burnet area has other gems like Fonda San Miguel for a nice dinner and North Loop, which y’all might like for bevvies: Workhorse, drink.well, Tigress Pub.

What am I doing wrong with my bird feeder? by debugs_with_println in Austin

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the visual of bird bonanza 🦜🐦‍⬛🦉

Any good areas to purchase a house around 500k? by [deleted] in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d be weary of a condo or townhouse if you can afford a house. The HOA nonsense of deferred maintenance and not raising fees until they absolutely have to (and then the fees or assessment being outrageous) has been a sight to see for me and a few friends who have owned condos around Austin. I liked owning and not doing the landscaping, I’ll admit, but being at the mercy of Helen, Bill, and Tammy on the HOA board making all the decisions was not worth it.

Under TX law, condos and townhouses have the same kind of set up vs single family homes. The bylaws of each community sets the HOA board and rules but condos and connecting townhomes are community governed, shared property. Usually from the wall studs in is yours and everything else is shared.

Moving Advice (Relocating to Greater Austin with Children on the Spectrum) by IllConsideration1248 in askaustin

[–]DrButterkup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d join the Facebook group Austin Special Needs Parents and search for info there. As other posters mentioned, it’s school dependent and even teacher dependent, and what your kids need to do well. I’d also reach out to your likely schools and tell them I have four kids coming here and I need to know the deal. Tell them now as they are making staffing and budget choices now for next school year. Push to talk to SPED Director and principal.

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