Eeyore’s Birthday II

Apr30

Out in the woods of Pease Park for the 53rd Annual Celebration of Eeyore’s Birthday Party. Austin throws some pretty good parties. 🙂

Mel’s Lone Star Lanes

Apr28

This is a great bowling alley. Mel’s Lone Star Lanes has it all – bowling, good food, drinks, an arcade with prizes, and a sports bar area for adults. I need to return soon and win 2000 tickets for one of those dinosaurs.

BMX Pros Trick Team

Apr24

The BMX Pros Trick Team was most awesome this afternoon at the Red Poppy Festival. Go see them perform their bicycle stunts if they happen to be in a town near you.

Red Poppy Festival

Apr23

Today’s fun was had at the Red Poppy Festival in Georgetown. The best performances were Kimberly Dunn and Tracy Lawrence. Chet Garner from The Daytripper also made an appearance to pass out awards for the cooking contest. The Georgetown square was popping at the seams with all the people out to enjoy the evening.

Swim at Your Own Risk

Apr20

I took a visit to Bull Creek this evening after work to see how the recent rains have contributed to the water flow. It was pumping. A hiker’s Labrador Retriever attempted to bound across the rocks, and accidentally got swept into and over the main falls. There was a minor rescue effort to get him back on dry land, but he shook off the water and was back in high spirits before long. The lady bug hung onto her flower and watched the whole event in anticipation.

Rosa’s Cafe & Tortilla Factory

Apr19

Rosa’s Cafe & Tortilla Factory is defined by Google Maps as a “Fast-food chain featuring classic Mexican dishes & housemade tortillas in festive surroundings.” I think I agree with that summary. I was more attracted by the festive surroundings than I was by the tacos I ordered, however I will give this restaurant another chance with the hopes that I visited on an off night.

The Jungle Book

Apr17

Since it rained so much in Austin today, I retreated to the IMAX theater. The Jungle Book was playing and it was a pleasant surprise. You have to wonder, though, is there such a thing as too much CGI in a film even if it is done really well?

Wall of Death II

Apr10

A motorcycle show that always amazes. The Wall of Death is complete with motorcycle riders riding to the top of the wall and grabbing dollars from customer’s outstretched hands. The wooden facility is shaking all through the act with fans shouting on their motorcycle heroes as they defy gravity and race along the wall.