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Some Think its Wacky and Weird - Where am I? - Update - I'm in Austin, Texas

There's a long story about how and what brought me here - how the stars lined up - and how God answers prayer - but I'll save that story for when I get back home. For now I thought I'd just post some photos and it might be fun to see if anyone can guess where I am? :-)

Austin's Infamous 6th Street! Once known as Pecan Street, its isted on the National Register of Historic Places.....most buildings dating back to the turn of the century. The epicenter of Austin's live music excitiment wih over 50clubs and music venues!

One Congress Place

Overlooking Congress Street Bridge.........this is where 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bas take flight......one of the most amazing sights you'll ever see! Batman eat your heart out!

The State Capitol - Austin's cornerstone......

Calvary Bronze... Terry's Texas Rangers Calvary

Riverwalk and Bikeways - Home of Lance Armstrong...

St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral..

Nightline....A young fellow on the plane told me the best place to get a view of Austin was at the top of the Omni Hotel.......17 Floors.....by Concierge pass only! lol.........And much to my surprise there was an outdoor swimming pool as well! Unfortunate my camera battery went dead just then..

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Good guesses guys! One thing we can't do yet is cut and paste photos into google to find out where they're at! Or can we? :-) Jason, Gary and Steve - of course knew and were kind of nice to let the guessing ride...! :-) But Kris I think you were the first one to guess right - and you're right the 'guitar' was a pretty good give away! :-)

Now how cool is Austin??? Its kind of a funky college town - laid back and cool..........mixed up with some big-city technology - AND - the Live Music Capital of the World!

I'm here for a week on a orientation course......for.........2nd guess guys........Austin is the Head office and centre for what 'cutting edge' real estate company? lol

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Posted by Liz Moras ~Chilliwack Realtor, Chilliwack, Hope, Langley, Abbotsford on 12/03/2008 01:51 AM

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74 Comments on Some Think its Wacky and Weird - Where am I? - Update - I'm in Austin, Texas

DEC

2008

Liz, I don't have a clue. Where ever it is, it sure is pretty...

well the sculpture has a guy on a horse with a gun, so that means its in the US, lol. Can't read a license plate, can't see any mountains in the background. Not much in the way of a lot of tall buildings near the river. I am giong to go with Texas.

I have no clue. But the pictures are very nice. I especially like the two shots of the water.

You're in Austin! The guitar and bat bridge gave it away :-)

Great pics! And that is all I am going to say about that!

The guitar picture made me want to say Orlando but then the next few pictures make me think Boston. The soldier on the horse looks like the one in the Boston Commons. The river looks like the Charles River and the church looks a lot like the church on Copley Plaza.

I was going to guess Texas but I am not too sure. I hope it's not Boston as none of it looks that familiar. BTW - Nice spam you got there if your looking for a date:)

You are just down the street from me! Are you lost? What gives? KM

Liz - I know exactly where you are. Great pictures, by the way!

Liz - I, too, know exactly where you are... say hello to the Crouchmeister for me. :-)

Great pics as always Liz...I didn't know where that was, but some of the earlier comments gave it away!

Well,

I will take a wild guess, after reading the comments. I guess Austin Texas. So who is the guy with the rifle. Sam Houston or somebody like that.

So, I am guessing we aren't in Canada anymore? The horse did it and then I cheated and looked at everyone elses comments! Ugh, I can't believe you got spammed on this one!

Liz-

My guess would be Nashville but I bet I am way off, Great images, can't wait to find out the location!

Happy Holidays!

I am guessing from our resident experts in TX that you are in Austin! I was thinking Cleveland myself. I have never been to TX. Hope you're having a blast and it's a fun trip. Will be returning for the rest of the story. ~Anne Marie

Liz, My husband says Nashville TN. I admit I am clueless!

Liz, I know where you are and why so I can't comment. It would be cheating. Hope all is well in your world.

Okay I know where you are but unlike Gary I don't know the why. Is that something that will be shared???

Liz, i know where you are... and why you are there... and why Gary Can't comment! (insert maniacal laughter here)

I know where you are...what you're doing...and what an amazing person you are! Te amo, miga!!! Have a wonderful time and keep us posted. GBU~

Looking forward to our lunch together on Friday! Can I steal your pictures of Austin, by the way? Awesome!

I did not guess Austin; just knew it was not Missouri! Can't wait to hear the whole story. Your friends have tickled our curiosity! Be safe on your journey home.

Hey Liz --- you're at FSO and I know you are totally blown away by now.

List and Sell (and sometimes travel too) Gary @ RentonHomeFinder

Liz - I too know where you are, great photos BTW. Go knock on Jason's door :) ~Rita

Liz, these are spanking-A lovely. More eye candy, please! I'm very excited to see that you are on US soil and I can't wait to hear about your adventures here. I hope you are enjoying your TX stay, my Canadian bay-bay! :-)

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Hi Liz... Hope that you are enjoying your time in Austin. I used to live there and it's a wonderful city! As for why... well, I know that answer too! :)

Liz,

Though we do not have a clue that you are in Austin, and can only guess that you are where you say you are, the pictures are darn coooool

DEC

2008

Hi Liz...You certainly have a way with that camera of yours. What are you using?

Kate

P.S. When do we get to find out the why?

That is an awesome community feature. You're a camera pro and local expert!

Beautiful photos...makes me want to visit. SO,,,Austin here we come, getting that calendar out.

I knew so I couldn't say anything. I hope you are enjoying your stay and Texas is everything you thought it would be, then some!

Question- Are Texans uncommonly nice? I have always considered Texans to be very 'nice' but I may just be partial, eh?

I loooooooooove Austin... would have loved to sneak over there and see the sights... I need to get back there some day.

I'm late to the party but you got some incredible photos! I was making mental notes of which ones I liked best, but I had too many on my list. I love almost all of them! If you haven't done so already, I'm going to feature this in the Things to Do/Places to Visti group! =D

DEC

2008

That was interesting....Austin is a city I have never visited! Thanks for the tour!

DEC

2008

Michael - it would be hard to guess if you hadn't been there! Too bad we can't google photos! :-)

Robert you clever fellow! :-)

Carol - Thanks! I always love water shots too!

Liz: Why should I not be surprised that you appear to have found a home amoung the 1,5000,000 Mexican free-tailed bats ?

Liz: I think it was Jason Crouch who told me that the Austin motto was "Keep Austin Weird." So... you going back to Chilliwack with one of those T-shirts ? I think you should.

Kris - you are one smart cookie! :-)

Melody - all I can say is you Texans can keep a secret! :-)

Richard - good guesses! I guess there must be a lot of places with similar sites and memorials..........and I'd love to go to Boston one day! :-)

Bill - lol - yep Craig was kind enough to remove the spam for me since I wasn't near the computer for a day! And you're right, (phew!) its not Boston! :-)

Kristin - is San Antonio down the street? uh oh.......next time maybe we can grab a coffee?

Jason - yeah - I kinda thought you'd like the photos! :-)

And Alan - I WAS able to have a brief visit with the A/R icon..:-)

Oh Elizabeth ..:-) hopefully one day I can make my way YOUR way! :-)

Craig - And thank you for doing my house cleaning for me! :-)

Steven Smith - Good guess buddy! lol..........its representative of Terry's Texas Rangers Calvary - although I don't know if its representative of any one ranger :-)

Cristal - well I am in Canada but I was visiting Austin! :-) Hmmm I guess she thought I was looking for a date? lol

Bryant - Nashville 'cause of the guitar right? Well it is the 'live music capital! :-)

Anne Marie - Yep it was Austin......I'm working on another post of pics and then the story! :-)

Jane - your hubby was almost right! A lot of guesses for Nashville :-)

Gary W- you're a good secret keeper! :-)

Leesa I'll definitely be sharing it soon! :-)

Alan - love the maniacal laughter! lol

Jason - although we didn't quite make lunch it was great meeting you! :-)

Debbie D - Missouri.......a..........:-) no......but the story is coming! :-) Thanks!

Gary M - although I didn't know what FSO was before you're absolutely right - I was and am totally blown away! :-)

Rita - I knocked and he answered! :-)

Carolyn - I always love being on American Soil - did have a fab time - and thank you for the feature! :-)

Steve Sh - thanks! And why did you move? Well Dallas next time! :-)

Jon - yep I could be just spoofing you! lol.....thanks..:-)

Kate - I can't say the camera is my fav - its a Panasonic Lumix.........but until I can upgrade it'll do...:-) Story coming up shortly..:-)

Amber - although I'm not a community expert on Austin.......its sure fun learning! thanks..:-)

Terrylynn - thanks! Honestly there are so many incredible places and faces on that 'must visit' in America list!

Melody - you Texans are amazing!.......friend, stop in the street and say hi friend.........hi in the elevator friendly........! :-)

Chuck - so what was you doin' in Texas......? :-)

Lisa thanks! And thank you for featuring me in the Things to do group - I'm back now - and will be starting to fulfill my roll as a moderator! I started last night! :-)

Barbara-Jo - so much to see - so little time - right? :-)

Karen - i'm thinking thats what makes it 'wacky and weird'.........I didn't get a t-shirt but I did get a 'mug' that says 'keep Austin weird'.........Although my daughter asked me what made it weird? And all I could think of really........were the bats! lol

DEC

2008

This Texas Aggie is really thankful that you didn't include a picture of the University of Texas -- LOL.

DEC

2008

Russel - that might have to wait for my next trip? lol

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