tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post5845889030896614920..comments2024-02-20T04:46:57.226-08:00Comments on Metamorphosis Road: Wrapping Up Five Weeks of Weird and Wonderful AustinMetamorphosis Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-12132798300423237922015-04-02T15:10:39.348-07:002015-04-02T15:10:39.348-07:00I had no doubts you two would enjoy Austin!:)I had no doubts you two would enjoy Austin!:)keynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241190643059359613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-47465653737861690332015-04-02T14:03:03.270-07:002015-04-02T14:03:03.270-07:00First time I went to Santa Fe and saw the huge Wal...First time I went to Santa Fe and saw the huge Walmart I wanted to cry! I guess it's considered progress for some.....I find it sad. Love snakes, not so much water moccasins though! You really timed your stay to enjoy a large variety of music and entertainment - it all looks like so much fun :-))))) Just met a guy this morning who was telling us about a friend who moved to Fredericksburg - small world.<br />I love the final shot with the flowers growing in the thorns. Well played :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-88062169102314388252015-03-31T21:58:31.255-07:002015-03-31T21:58:31.255-07:00Austin is definitely a unique place. I've lov...Austin is definitely a unique place. I've loved seeing it through your eyes. I'm glad you were there for SXSW but glad you took time to show us all the other features. I'm surprised at how many times you hike by water. The water moccasin gave me the creeps!! Those homes are amazing! I would have loved to see the "marching bands!" How cool!! Nice that you meet up with some friends while there:) Safe travels!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-66517023857657510452015-03-31T20:59:13.925-07:002015-03-31T20:59:13.925-07:00I know what you mean about cool cities giving up t...I know what you mean about cool cities giving up the very thing that made them cool. Tucson has done that to a large extent. The modern castle is very cool, especially with the vines growing all over it. Good job on escaping state income tax.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-12494669133390665722015-03-31T18:19:31.510-07:002015-03-31T18:19:31.510-07:00We love our in-depth month-long (or longer!) stays...We love our in-depth month-long (or longer!) stays, as well. It really does give us the opportunity to feel like "temporary locals." Looks like you've had a great time in Austin and found all the best of it. Like you, I've often despaired the gentrification that pushes out those creative souls who made a place desirable. I think you'll enjoy Fredericksburg -- try to get out to Wildseed Farm and also LBJ ranch and Sauer-Beckman historical site. If you're in the mood for a special lunch or dinner, Vaudeville in Fredericksburg is fantastic. Laurel (www.ravenandchickadee.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09133248112440273123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-66638531710597591092015-03-31T15:57:13.608-07:002015-03-31T15:57:13.608-07:00One thing about a longer stay like you had in Aust...One thing about a longer stay like you had in Austin is that you can really get to know the area...like your captures of the musical festivities with all the color and becoming apart of the community for a few weeks. <br /><br />I love the green in your hikes...<br />Safe travels.....<br />Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-52864378133151358752015-03-31T11:41:42.332-07:002015-03-31T11:41:42.332-07:00Thanks for all the wonderful posts on Austin. Our ...Thanks for all the wonderful posts on Austin. Our timing with the weather has had us moving out of Texas thus Austin has eluded us so far. Just outside of Fredericksburg, you'll want to do the Garrison Brothers Distillery tour.... great humor. We loved the LBJ tour. Hope the flowers are in full swing for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-70393522922496035032015-03-31T09:46:51.867-07:002015-03-31T09:46:51.867-07:00Yes indeed, we feel better about this new plan alr...Yes indeed, we feel better about this new plan already!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-13990584747625710242015-03-31T09:46:30.724-07:002015-03-31T09:46:30.724-07:00I've got my eye on LBJ park...it certainly wil...I've got my eye on LBJ park...it certainly will be a reprieve from the big city!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-35589092835359502062015-03-31T09:45:59.811-07:002015-03-31T09:45:59.811-07:00We've managed several one month stays per year...We've managed several one month stays per year in our travels and we love the in depth perspective it gives us of a place.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-58091632164538165782015-03-31T09:44:25.798-07:002015-03-31T09:44:25.798-07:00Fingers crossed the flowers get going in earnest o...Fingers crossed the flowers get going in earnest over the next two weeks!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-25270163661872090642015-03-31T09:43:43.822-07:002015-03-31T09:43:43.822-07:00We've done this a few times now haven't we...We've done this a few times now haven't we?!?!?!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-91113170903919345592015-03-31T09:43:24.459-07:002015-03-31T09:43:24.459-07:00I was wondering if Fredericksburg was a little beh...I was wondering if Fredericksburg was a little behind Austin...the bluebonnets and paintbrush are going pretty well here.<br /><br />Looking forward to Sunday! (Hopefully the weather cooperates!)Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-3963810056452854302015-03-31T08:56:53.529-07:002015-03-31T08:56:53.529-07:00That insurance you have now is the same as ours. I...That insurance you have now is the same as ours. It is great! Sean and Marian Finleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14807090210102593789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-67362803339395722822015-03-31T08:22:05.995-07:002015-03-31T08:22:05.995-07:00You definitely got the full Austin experience! I t...You definitely got the full Austin experience! I think you will enjoy the quieter Frederickburg. We found LBJ's ranch to be quite an interesting tour. Have fun!Jim and Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982110996137470496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-44343985278884055702015-03-31T07:33:16.832-07:002015-03-31T07:33:16.832-07:00I had no idea you'd been in Austin that long b...I had no idea you'd been in Austin that long but I really have enjoyed your posts from there. Staying in one place really gives the feel of actually knowing it which I really like. I'm sorry to see Austin, like our hometown, is becoming too expensive for the natives. It really does look like such an interesting city with amazingly great urban hikes something I have rarely heard about in other places. Love you riding that steer!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-20515008850622792522015-03-31T07:27:20.621-07:002015-03-31T07:27:20.621-07:00I'd say you chose the best city in TX to do yo...I'd say you chose the best city in TX to do your business as you were able to do a lot of fun and diverse activities. Plus in five weeks I'd get to see the best of Austin without driving Betsy over there !<br />And now am looking forward to see swaths of bluebonnets on the hillsides!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-13927987896129228762015-03-31T07:25:15.442-07:002015-03-31T07:25:15.442-07:00Another near miss.. we're currently in Johnso...Another near miss.. we're currently in Johnson City, about to move into Austin tomorrow. Glad you enjoyed your stay in Austin, there's never a shortage of things to do there. Technomadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722560689904244569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-22473648547047894882015-03-31T07:21:17.865-07:002015-03-31T07:21:17.865-07:00We were in Fredericksburg yesterday, but only pass...We were in Fredericksburg yesterday, but only passing through. We checked out Wildseed Farm. So far bluebonnets are the only thing blooming. Looks like it needs a week or two more before the rest of the flowers bloom. Red poppies are just starting.<br /><br />See you SundayTravelBug-Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01974719934652737928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-10657838963758941662015-03-31T06:44:43.605-07:002015-03-31T06:44:43.605-07:00Oh, sorry to be missing you! Oh, sorry to be missing you! Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-53565491343204239482015-03-31T06:15:00.659-07:002015-03-31T06:15:00.659-07:00Indeed. I love my Trader Joes and Costco as much a...Indeed. I love my Trader Joes and Costco as much as the next person but I can't help but mourn the loss of the unique stores and homes that give a place its character.Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-36477415140651989292015-03-31T06:14:22.486-07:002015-03-31T06:14:22.486-07:00you are coming to where we are leaving but we will...you are coming to where we are leaving but we will be just down the road in Blanco...heyduke50https://www.blogger.com/profile/14927304490275027002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213114113819017671.post-9863471383712858732015-03-31T06:07:15.416-07:002015-03-31T06:07:15.416-07:00Sounds like you really got the most our of your ti...Sounds like you really got the most our of your time in Austin. The Honk Festival looks like a blast! Unfortunately, that suburban sprawl disease is evident all over the country. It can be really disheartening to travel around and see so much of the same everywhere. I don't know what the answer is, but I can't help thinking there's got to be a better way. Have fun in Fredericksburg!Amanda {Watsons Wander}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16591713600565920748noreply@blogger.com