Tiny Rainbow

Jun14

As I walked through the Domain, and as the sun was approaching the horizon, there was this tiny rainbow for a few moments off into the distance. The top photo has been edited with Pixlr and the bottom photo is the original. Enjoy!

Artomat

Jun14

It is raining off and on in Austin today, so I find myself upstairs at Whole Foods eating some soup and salad and watching the storms blow by from the second floor windows. There is this old cigarette dispenser that has been retrofitted as an art machine – the Art*o*mat. Pretty cool. I was trying to decide between Joyce Lyman’s Folk Art Sculpture and “Stick Man – Put together a new friend”, and the Folk Art won because a new friend might turn out to be too needy. I put in my hard earned dollars, pull the handle, and out slides a groovy alligator in a box. Don’t be jealous. Joyce Lyman might make an alligator for you too if you ask nicely…

Hound of the Baskervilles

Jun13

Tonight’s fun was found at the Round Rock Amphitheater watching the Hound of the Baskervilles. Imagine three actors running around like crazy playing all the roles by themselves in the Texas heat. The play, of course, involves Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson and this time out they are trying to solve the riddle of the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. The play goes on through June 27th, so check the website if you are interested and find yourself in the area.

Republic of Texas Biker Rally

Jun13

This evening was the Republic of Texas Biker Rally in downtown Austin, including a motorcycle parade, some live music in the middle of Congress Avenue (featuring Asleep at the Wheel), and extra shenanigans on Sixth Street. It is always fun every year to go down and watch the bikers take over Austin. Everybody stay safe out there on the roads!

Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill

Jun12

I think I should just interview for a position at the Bass Pro Shops in Round Rock as much time as I have spent there lately. Today’s trip was for lunch at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill located inside the store. As you can tell from the photos, this place is fully decorated as an undersea wonderland, including a giant shipwreck over the bar, two bowling alleys on either side, and schools of fish and several large sharks hanging from the walls and ceiling. My lunch was simple but tasty and consisted of a grilled chicken Caesar salad and iced tea. This place is definitely worth a visit for some food and fun if you like to bowl (shark painted bowling balls are an added bonus).

Merrell Moab Mid Waterproof

Jun11

Well, old hiking boots, you have gotten a little bit uncomfortable with the slight pinching at the toes and my right heel has been hurting for some time. Enter new hiking boots. The Moab Mid Waterproof from Merrell is my new style. After a day of wearing these, my poor feet are feeling a bit better. I think my old boots just weren’t sized the best for my feet. I have high hopes for the new ones which were gotten for a deal at the new Round Rock Bass Pro Shops last night. I’m sure we will get along fine and share some cool adventures together. 🙂

Bass Pro Shops

Jun10

Round Rock is getting a brand new location for Bass Pro Shops, and today is the Grand Opening. The inside of the store is not yet open, so I walked around and took a few photos. I will add some more if there is anything exciting happening on the inside. I am hoping that they have a nice aquarium full of fish to check out.

Chris Schweizer – Here Without You

Jun9

This one is nice.

Spider

Jun8

If you walk the correct path at Mueller, you will find yourself beneath a giant Spider. The sculpture is called “Arachnophillia“, and was created by the artist Dixie Friend Gay. Today, the temperature was about 90 degrees which made for a hot walk in the direct sunlight. The sunflowers were loving it and the baby birds were using the spider for shelter as they chirped for dinner.

Great Lawn Overhead Structure

Jun7

I was back at the Domain again today to get a salad for a late lunch at Whole Foods, try out a new coffee shop at Bee Cave Coffee, enjoy some live music on “The Great Lawn”, and then join a friend to watch some of the UFC fights. The canopy structure covering the Lawn is super interesting to me. I walked around like a geek and took several photos as the sun set over the area. Now you know what to expect, should you ever visit for shopping, food and beverage, or some music.