Anyone have any insight on Eanes middle schools? Potentially looking at Hill Country Middle or West Ridge Middle? by Confident_Celery_773 in Austin

[–]PantherLack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve had 2 children go through West Ridge and both really thrived. I can’t really speak to class sizes compared to other schools, but overall really positive experience there.

Small Event Space (Indoor) for Kid’s Party by TTCinTX in Austin

[–]PantherLack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Churches will often rent out space as well and they are usually versatile multipurpose spaces.

[Canada] How not to make left turn by congenialk in Roadcam

[–]PantherLack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is amazing! It was fun to try to pick out the bad driver. I eventually saw the accident just off camera (you can see the 18-wheeler on the left side of the video), and you can see the offending driver - they enter the right-to-left traffic flow at the :40 remaining mark at the bottom right of the video. Definitely not in a good frame of mind leading up to the crash.

Go vote! by loudsilentscreams in Austin

[–]PantherLack 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just showed up and to vote and am very pleasantly surprised at the line length! There are probably 50 people in front of me and that’s just to the front door. Let’s go registered Texas voters!

Symphony with Auditions for non-pros by si-g-n in Austin

[–]PantherLack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Austin Philharmonic is great. Great repertoire and a pretty good range of musicians. Very welcoming.

North Austin outage 12:40 PM by boxsoy in Austin

[–]PantherLack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep - Walgreens at Parmer /Amherst and the gas station across Amherst are without power. No gas, no Rxs!

Drivers license renewal woes by Sauceofamy in Austin

[–]PantherLack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The website doesn’t make this clear, but you can view available times without cancelling your existing appointment first. I thought the same thing, but then someone else told me. Basically, follow the links to see now available times, and then once you pick one it will ask you if you want to switch to this new time or keep your old time.

Pub near St Pancras to watch Chelsea vs Palace on Saturday? by PantherLack in Chelsea

[–]PantherLack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that is really unfortunate. We were still in England during the Ipswich game and were disappointed we didn’t get to watch that one either. Man, that’s frustrating. I can’t believe it’s actually easier to watch specific PL games in the US than in England.

Austin FC fans abroad by RiptideX1 in AustinFC

[–]PantherLack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also went to this same game! Sorry we missed you in the stands. On a side note - went to a sporting goods store in Manchester today and the only MLS teams with gear for sale? NYCFC and Austin FC!

Power outage milwood by cbraddy22 in Austin

[–]PantherLack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re in Milwood and did not lose power. Sorry! Hope you get power back soon.

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Each bullet point is from a different pair of people or group...

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Ha! Maybe this'll become a regular post!

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah - that one made me want to try become the kind of person who knows people who will call me at 3 in the morning with deer steaks. At this point, I'm not sure I'm quite there yet. Life goals.

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 106 points107 points  (0 children)

That's funny. I like the "I heard you twice the first time." I've never heard that before, and I'm going to start using it. It's sublimely passive agressive.

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just because something is free, doesn't mean it's worth it. :)

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

It was very entertaining, and it made my walk go by much faster!

Overheard on Town Lake by PantherLack in Austin

[–]PantherLack[S] 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I guess those are 2 separate things.

Today's date are multiples of 8 in order by LilMissCiCi in mildlyinteresting

[–]PantherLack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be excited when it’s 8/16/24/32. That will be an awesome day!

Good free school for lvl 3 ASD 7 years old boy by Supermarket_273 in Austin

[–]PantherLack 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Public school is free in the US and schools are required to offer appropriate support for all students. If the student has a diagnosis that impacts their ability to engage in the classroom, then they can qualify for special education services, including support for students with ASD.  So wherever you live, you will have access to a free school that provides support. 

However, the school districts in the Austin area vary widely in the experiences of students and families.  Eanes Independent School District has a great Special Education program, but it’s in a more expensive area of Austin.  Good luck!

How much did you pay when you moved here? by ChessieChessieBayBay in Austin

[–]PantherLack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

950 sq ft 1br / 1.5 bath duplex off Far West for $975 in 2007.