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Austin Aztex
Every four years the World Cup ignites a soccer fever all across America but it seems all too soon that the competition is over and we are left with a void. Just because the 2010 World Cup has ended doesn’t mean the excitement has to end. Austin is home to The Austin Aztex, a professional [...]
Help Austin Help Haiti
On Sunday, more than 2,000 people came together to raise more than $70k for earthquake-devastated Haiti the the best way we know how, live music. From 2 p.m until midnight the Austin Music Hall was filled with great music along with food from Salt Lick and Torchy’s Tacos, with all proceeds going to Oxfam America [...]
Austin Capitol Tree Lighting and Sing Along
Every year as Christmas approaches thousands of Austinites gather on the steps of the Texas Capitol for a sing-a-long which ends in the 35 foot tree on the south lawn being lit with Christmas lights. Business owners along Congress Avenue keep their shops open late for the event offering refreshments, specials and music as you [...]
Posada La Posa, Todos Santos Mexico
My wife and I met Libusche Wiesendanger in an art gallery while exploring Todos Santos deep in the Baja Peninsula. After looking at her paintings she told us about a resort that she and her husband Juerg owned on the outskirts of town along the Pacific ocean. She described what sounded like a hidden Oasis [...]
Cabo Sea Turtle Release
While in Cabo I participated in releasing about 100 Sea Turtles into the Sea of Cortez. They had a pretty rough time getting to the water with such big waves but eventually they all got there, some with a little assistance. Some sea turtles can outlive humans.
Flying Saucer Fall Beer Fest 2009, Austin
In typical BeerKnurd fashion (check out last years post) the Flying Saucer in Austin put on a great Fall Beer Festival. A dog friendly kid friendly event with brats / pretzels, plenty of shade, a DJ and of course a wide selection of beer to taste. For $15 at the gate you got a tasting [...]
Longhorns vs. Tech
Here are some pictures and videos from the Texas Longhorns vs. Texas Tech game on 09-19-2009. The HD video capability of the Nikon D-90 factored about 10% of my decision to get it but I must admit is nice to have a good DSLR and video all in one, although the focusing sucks. The Longhorns [...]
Pecan Street Festival Austin Texas 2008
We only had a little time to spend here since it was prior to a Longhorn game but it was pretty cool. It was crowded but there was plenty to do if there was not such an important football game to go to. There were 4 dollar beers that you could buy and drink on [...]
