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Old 06-03-06, 03:55 PM
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coming to austin for a week!

guys, i'll be arriving at austin and stay there for about a week. any places of interest that you can recommend?

where did you RX7 forum members usually hang out in austin?

i'm interested to join up with you guys.

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Old 06-03-06, 11:16 PM
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I just moved to Austin myself a few weeks ago. If you like the bars, definitely check out 6th street downtown near the capitol. There's a Coyote Ugly downtown that's fun to check out.

If you are in town on a Saturday, there's a big car show up off exit 255.

Otherwise there's a lot of good museums (Bob Bullock/IMAX).

I'd suggest eatting at a Texas Land & Cattle once while you are here. Awsome steaks.
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There's a rotary club, Texas RXs www.texasrxs.org, we meet this Wednesday at Rudy's BBQ. It's on Highway 183 North, exit on Balcones/Duval, it's along the highway besides Carrabba's.
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Originally Posted by bricke
I just moved to Austin myself a few weeks ago. If you like the bars, definitely check out 6th street downtown near the capitol. There's a Coyote Ugly downtown that's fun to check out.

If you are in town on a Saturday, there's a big car show up off exit 255.

Otherwise there's a lot of good museums (Bob Bullock/IMAX).

I'd suggest eatting at a Texas Land & Cattle once while you are here. Awsome steaks.
texas land and cattle is ok but you can get a steak anywhere, check out Hoover's on Manor road or Threadgills down south for the real grub
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Be sure to check out our live music! I dunno what your into but we've got it all.
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thanks for the warmth response. I love blues, jazz and classical. I'll be in austin this coming friday and i'll be trying the steaks over at texas land and cattle and hoovers. how far is it from austin?

i'm staying in best value inn near the airport. what do you guys do on sat night?
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If you like BBQ you really should check out the Salt Lick too. They have the best BBQ anywhere. That's not just my opinion either ... I saw a Discovery Channel thing about BBQ and the Salt Lick was #1 in the US, heh....
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how's the weather there in the summer?

is it as humid as florida?
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Summers hmm , I think hot as hell sums it up nicely. Bring alot of shorts. Being a native of the North East this place has been pretty hard for me to get use to.

As for RX7 stuff going on while you are here, I'm not to sure. You can alaways help me work on my fd if you get bored
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i guess the first place i'm going to see will be rotary performance, mzm international. how far is garland from austin?
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Garland is oh...... 230ish miles North of Austin. Although once on 35 it is pretty much a straight shot.
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Come on up and visit me, A3ON7. I'm in Grand Prairie which is a suburb of Dallas; 200 miles north of Austin (3 hr drive).

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Also, check out a place called Bone Daddy's, good place to eat!
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Originally Posted by bricke
Also, check out a place called Bone Daddy's, good place to eat!

i'm leaving at 5 pm, which is 4 hours from now. Leave me ur address and numbers, i'll give you a call first thing tomorrow after i'm done with my meeting with the American Red Cross Texas Chapter.
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i dun mind 3 hours of drive. as i love to drive long distance. hell, i even have driven from CA to NY.
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Originally Posted by bricke
Also, check out a place called Bone Daddy's, good place to eat!
ah geez, hooters knock off lol that's right down the street from my work, I'd take Rudy's over that any day
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
ah geez, hooters knock off lol that's right down the street from my work, I'd take Rudy's over that any day

hey guys, i'm already in austin. right now in the office, please let me know the address and location of tonight rotary meet up and i'll be there.
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You can also go near the airport at IronRock Raceway and race karts. The shifter karts cost a lot more if the single gear limited power karts don't cut it for you.
http://www.ironrockraceway.com/

4th bars have more young professionals (Cuba Libre, Light Bar, Glass Bar, Six, Fado, Foundation, Gingerman, Cedar Street).
There may be some college kids on 6th since summer session is starting.
If you want to watch some World Cup, you can go to Ringers downtown.

Rent a car and cruise through the Hill Country.
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Actually I wont be at the 1431 meet tonight even though I go every saturday but if you want go check that out. It usually ends about 9pm and people start to meet at Taco Cabana at 183 and 360. If its not there you can always cruise to Main Event on 183. Those are the street meets.
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Thanks for the restaurant recommendation and all the food taste delicious especially Rudy's. BDC, i was there on sat, around 3 to 4 p.m but ur store is close.
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