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dragonherder1

A post that I didn't make when I was in Austin last....

Jan 01, 2009 23:05

I wrote this during the event, but deleted it before posting because I didn't want to worry my wife (or my friends). So, I'm an idiot ( Read more... )

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bfly January 2 2009, 06:34:25 UTC

We have a guest room, you know... you're welcome to stay here when you visit. Our neighborhood is very quiet. ;D

Thanks! dragonherder1 January 2 2009, 22:30:45 UTC

I really do appreciate the offer!

David

mongo42 January 2 2009, 14:48:26 UTC

Thanks for the extra room offer! dragonherder1 January 2 2009, 22:30:21 UTC

I know what you mean. When the dress code calls for a silk cravat I feel strange. When the dress code means knowing what gang colors are, same thing....

Best,

David

incandragon January 2 2009, 16:26:31 UTC

Scary! Being aware of your surroundings is only so good for so long when your surroundings are also aware of you! Most people in a dodgy neighborhood are great, I know. It's that darn fraction. So *be careful*!

I never was very good at fractions.... dragonherder1 January 2 2009, 22:28:54 UTC

Still, when I woke up in the neighborhood I WOKE UP!

Adrenaline is your friend....

David

texanfan January 2 2009, 21:20:20 UTC

You do realize you are always welcome to stay with us, right? I guarantee a perfectly safe neighborhood and we're closer to Austin than your Granny's. *bops you on the head*

Thanks to all! dragonherder1 January 2 2009, 22:27:55 UTC

See! I knew I would get hit if I posted this while I was still in Austin!

(David ducks and covers!)

This just in, East Austin has crime. ;-) khereva January 3 2009, 00:49:30 UTC

And in other news... we'll add our names to the list of folks who would be happy to have you guys stay. And as of yesterday, we're even in the city rather than Travis County.

Re: This just in, East Austin has crime. ;-) dragonherder1 January 4 2009, 17:39:35 UTC

Thanks Khereva,

So, Austin annexed y'all? Is that good or bad? Does your home owners insurance go down?

David

Re: This just in, East Austin has crime. ;-) khereva January 5 2009, 00:41:11 UTC

Generally, this is a good thing. We get city trash and recycling, and we'll have the option of connecting to sewer lines when they dig them, rather than betting on the health of the septic tank that is under our back porch. Our previous state was one of being subject to regulations without receiving any services in return (called "limited purpose annexation," which means if you don't cut your grass often enough, we can fine you, but Austin Police won't respond if you have a burglar; we'll tell you to call a sheriff instead).

And we did just get a notice from the insurers that our annual premium may drop.

By five dorrah.