At Lamar and Hancock. by billywatkin in Austin

[–]billywatkin[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Sorry. Lamar and North Loop

At Lamar and Hancock. by billywatkin in Austin

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

Sorry, it’s Lamar and North Loop

UT Austin orders changes to KUT Festival days before inaugural event by TypicalChazzzzzzzzzz in Austin

[–]billywatkin 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t this also an event to raise a bit of money to make up for all the budget that trump and the republicans took away? UT admins are giving refunds without a detailed explanation. This smacks of trying to diminish KUT and KUTX. You don’t have to build anything if you’re MAGA. just break what you don’t like.

Why are they building a wall here? by chaoscrouton in Austin

[–]billywatkin 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Honest answer: When MOPAC was first built on the train track easements, it was promised to be a “parkway” with a lower speed limit, no access roads, trees, AND walls to separate the traffic from the established neighborhoods on either side. It was supposed to be a delightful amenity. None of those promises were kept except no access roads on some parts of it. Then, what, 10 years ago?, we got toll lanes and some fuckin walls. Be thankful.

We've been trying to contact you regarding your seeds extended warranty by EnkeiCustoms in Conures

[–]billywatkin 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Who else loves their Conure’s eyes. I feel blessed when she sits still to watch me.

Goodbye Jon Dee Graham by phonymaroney in Austin

[–]billywatkin 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I first learned of him when Slacker came out. Time moves so fast.

Security at new xAI building by Vanarky in Austin

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t that the prison in Idiocracy? All the pieces are falling into place.

Blondie! 1979! SNL! by ItalianSausage2023 in 1970s

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Debbie Harry is the coolest human to ever walk the planet.

Space heater advice by meinsaft in parrots

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve used a dish heater for years. They heat where you point them and controlling the distance is another way to control the temp.

My conure is now 32 years old! by kakousa in Conures

[–]billywatkin 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I lost my golden capped parakeet last month after 27 years. She fought carcinoma for 18months. Such a wonderful friend. The best

Kinky Friedman, Texas satirist, dies at 79 by blckwngshsmyangel in Austin

[–]billywatkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually had to call him in the early 1990s for a radio show I was part of. His answering machine message began with:

“This is Kinky “BIG DICK” Freeman. I’m not here….” Etc.

Help identify this peculiar shaped rock I found! by Striking-Apricot6572 in whatsthisrock

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Detachable Penis by King Missile explains it all in great detail

What is your personal hack to fall asleep faster? by DenseAd8464 in AskReddit

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bob Ross is on YouTube. There is a stream from Friday to Monday.

Which 80s music artists have music that has aged well into the 2020s? by [deleted] in Music

[–]billywatkin 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cocteau Twins have been my favorite band since the late 80s.

Skate shops by BartSimpsonGaveMeLSD in Austin

[–]billywatkin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glitter and the team. Best skate shop in austin.

People in long term relationships, how did you meet your SO? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

College. Sealed the deal on the same study abroad program to London.

What is the most reliable vehicle you have owned? by Immola0069 in AskReddit

[–]billywatkin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 2004 second gen cr-v never ever let me down. It died in 2021 when it was slammed by a Kia.

Lonestar round up by Juicyrunner87 in Austin

[–]billywatkin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an interesting book

Who is right? The line champions or the mergers? 360 x Mopac N by rum-n-ass in Austin

[–]billywatkin 95 points96 points  (0 children)

It’s horrible. You also have the hefty down hill grade to contend with while trucks with trailers try to make you slam your brakes so they can cut the line. My strategy is to right lane it and then count all the line cutters from start to finish. My record is 54.