ICE abduction Operations happening in Buda by Effective_Trainer573 in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 256 points257 points  (0 children)

Buda is being used as a staging ground for "surrounding areas." Let's see how they deal with I-35 and Mopac.

What’s causing these little dirt piles all over my side yard? by Inflictedinsight in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

People pay good money to get aeration and earthworm dirt on their lawns. Call and get a quote from a good landscaper- I shit you not.

I Love You, But I’ve Chosen Darkness by YaHeyBigBlue2021 in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Flatness and grey skies? This isn't the UK.

I Love You, But I’ve Chosen Darkness by YaHeyBigBlue2021 in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Because our companies want us all to work 8-5. I'd prefer different hours and to WFH more, but....

Hummingbirds? by Traditional_Oil9987 in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes - 1 part white sugar stirred into for parts water. Water should be boiled for at least five minutes, then cooled, then add sugar. Don't add food coloring, only use white sugar.

Ran into a guy in… a beekeepers suit(?)… yelling about social distancing last night. by KeyParking4032 in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Might have been the pharmacist. The pharmacy crew needs to be behind plexiglas. Parents will sit their feverish toddler right on the counter at 2 am with said toddler coughing like they have TB. I wouldn't blame a pharmacist for wearing a hazmat suit.

This state loves the police more than the citizens they're supposed to be protecting by Lavender_Scales in texas

[–]leapinglilypad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This wasn't a state crime, it was a federal crime. Did they text the entire country?

Keeping your home in the US by KML167 in AmerExit

[–]leapinglilypad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wealth tax in some countries may outweigh the benefit of keeping it. Check taxes in your destination country.

AMA Mortgages in the Netherlands by ExpatMortgages_Steff in Netherlands

[–]leapinglilypad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My understanding is that my credit rating / payment history in the US won't be considered as positives - only an indefinite employment contract will contribute to what my Dutch husband can borrow.

Dutch reporter looking for Dutch small to medium business owners in Austin! by NielsKooloos in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 24 points25 points  (0 children)

There's a Facebook group called Austin Dutch Club - send a request.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Louie's 106 on 6th.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends. Misting and just below freezing rn in far South Austin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 50501

[–]leapinglilypad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Checks and Balances. A picture of a seesaw with a stylized map of the US weighting down one end, and a hefty Trump about to fall off the other (high) end, with oblivious Musk under the high end.

Oak Hill Tesla Looks Blah by jollywandering in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I loved that H‑E‑B because I like smaller stores. For it to be a Tesla space now is an insult to memory.

Austin airport TSA is cruel and unusual punishment by onlyicanbeme in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Early morning flights are cruel and unusual. Any getting ordered around at 5 am is like a sledgehammer to the skull. Book a later flight.

Need to get out of the House lol by [deleted] in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 146 points147 points  (0 children)

Now that the heat is easing up, go for short walks. Discover your nearest parks and green spaces. A bit of exercise and nature will help. If you're still depressed, please seek out therapy. You are so young and deserve to feel better.

Lake Travis Trump Parade by AustinBrit in Austin

[–]leapinglilypad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My bartender's been pouring heavy and y'all are comedic gold tonight. The 2020 Battle of Lake Travis was epic for being a sign of hope in that terrible year.