Is there somewhere in the austin area where I can rent, or at least try, a chapman stick? (it's a musical instrument derived from guitar and/or bass) [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 7 answers

Where is the best place in/near Austin, TX to see a sunrise?
posted on Jul 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for advice on finding a job in Austin, TX for my boyfriend. He's a very-soon-to-be new grad with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend a bagpiper for hire for a wedding in the Austin, TX area? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 1 answers

I am a photographer in the Austin, TX area looking to do a shoot at a local coffeehouse. [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm moving back to Austin, TX in December and am looking for some local blogs to read in the meantime. [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Headed to Austin TX with teenage sister...Suggestions for fun that doesn't include booze and/or 18+ shows? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 19 answers

Longshotfilter: can any Austin folks tell me what music is used in the Alamo's trailer for upcoming events, e.g. midnight showing of Lebowski, Iron Giant, the road show, air sex championships, etc etc. [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 8 answers

MovingFilter: My girlfriend and I have a trip to Austin planned next week to find an apartment for our upcoming move there. Do you think it would be possible to find a place in the 4 days we'll be there, or is that a pipe dream? [more inside]
posted on Jun 2, 2008 - 25 answers

Where can I sell some vinyl records in Austin or San Antonio? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can you get skinny ties in Austin?
posted on May 23, 2008 - 6 answers

What are some of the best places to camp around Austin, TX? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 8 answers

What's the big deal with JL Austin's "How To Do Things with Words"? [more inside]
posted on May 20, 2008 - 10 answers

What is the best Austin, TX newspaper? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Help me find a place to transfer my Super8 & 8mm film to DVD in Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 1 answers

I'm a 25 year old fella looking for a good general practitioner in Austin. "Good" doesn't mean someone who will medicate me with whatever I want and send me on my way, but someone who pays attention to his patients and their needs. Preferably north, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll mostly be going for chronic headaches, if that makes any difference either. Suggestions?
posted on May 4, 2008 - 5 answers

[Austin TX] I'd like to get a pedicure gift certificate for my wife for Mothers' Day. Where in Austin is a good place for a pedicure? I'm looking to spend between $100 and $200 (including tip). Asking anonymously in case my wife checks my activity.
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Road trip from Raleigh, NC to San Deigo California. Long schedule inside, please provide any insights you have! [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 5 answers

Shopping in Austin recs: cute, unique clothes for girls and cute, unique housewares with middle range prices. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I can't find a consistent way to compare public schools in two different states, but maybe someone here has personal experience that'll help. We're considering buying a home in either the SF bay area or in Austin. Is there a substantial difference in the quality of the public schools? Regardless of which way we go, we'd pick a neighborhood that has highly rated schools. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommendations for a tattoo parlor in Austin, TX? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 6 answers

... I would like to find a good real estate buyer's agent in Austin, and maybe a design/build firm - I've heard of all the new ones (KRDB, et al), but if you have some personal experiences and/or recs please...
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 2 answers

Where's a good spot to go stargazing around Austin (naked eye or with telescope in tow)? I noticed the AAS has a dark sky spot at Canyon of the Eagles, so places other than that. Preferably safe places that won't get me arrested.
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to plan a trip for my bf's birthday. I live in TEXAS and want to find a cool cabin that sleeps at least 6 people with access to fishing. I would prefer a secluded area where he and his standoutish tattooed buddies can be noisy and not have to deal with neighbors or uptight rednecks.. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm driving from Austin to Salt Lake City the last week of April and need suggestions on things to do, see, stay, eat and drink. All suggestions and ideas are appreciated as I've never been there before! [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Going to Austin (from WA state) next month, have little or no warm weather clothing. Should I buy clothes here or there? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Moving to Austin from the Bay Area-filter: We're pondering a move to Austin from Sunnyvale in about a year. Have you done this? What were the surprises? What should we be thinking about? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 7 answers

Any good general contractors/painters in the Austin/Round Rock, TX area, or a good "contractor review" web site that can point me to one? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 6 answers

MeFi Austinites, recommend some downtown eateries! [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 21 answers

Going to be in Austin,Texas on Sunday during theSuperbowl. I'm from New England and a.) looking for a good bar to watch the game, and/or wondering if there are any places that may be filled with expat Pats fans. [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2008 - 5 answers

My boyfriend needs a pair of tennis court shoes, but heartily dislikes shopping. He has narrow feet, and his last shoes gave him an ingrown toenail, so fit is really important. Tennis magazine has recommended Adidas Barricade IV, KSwiss Ascendor SLT or Nike Air Vapor, but we can't seem to find any stores in Austin that have them so that he can try them on, and it just seems stupid to buy a shoe in which fit really matters online. Basically, we're looking for recommendations for other shoes for narrow feet, as well as help finding a store that sells decent tennis court shoes so that he doesn't have to go to a bunch of different places. Thanks!
posted on Jan 16, 2008 - 7 answers

Austin, Tx help! What jobs are available for and/or which companies would be interested in a person with a current job that's variously described as creative, educational, social, entertaining, games-, media- and/or tech-related? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 8 answers

I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars. [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Austin/SubaruFilter. I'm in Austin TX and drive a Subaru. It's time for its 30,000-mile tune-up, and it probably needs some work. Obviously I could take it to the dealer, but I'm wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a local shop, particularly one specializing in Subarus.
posted on Jan 11, 2008 - 5 answers

I recently went out of town for 10 days and had a sprinkler valve fail, and flow for about a week. I just got the water bill 257,200 gallons in water usage (good thing we had a lot of rain this year in Austin) and around a $2000.00 bill not including wastewater. So, I'm going to call the city to see if they'll cut me some slack. Does anyone know if there are any magic words to say that would make the city of Austin ( experience with other municipal utilities would be helpful, I'm sure a lot of them have similar policies) wave some of all of thier charges?
posted on Jan 7, 2008 - 20 answers

Central Texas wasp ID? Small, gray, found indoors hovering around lights? [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 11 answers

Austin shopping filter: Where has a good selection of ladies casual calf- to knee-high boots for reasonable prices in Austin that is not in a mall? See details for specifics. [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2007 - 8 answers

Should I drive from Austin to Minneapolis to pick up a free car, and then drive it back to Austin spending approximately $380 on hotels and gas, or should I pay $750 to get the car shipped? [more inside]
posted on Dec 25, 2007 - 15 answers

Can you recommend an accountant in Austin? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 2 answers

AustinMusicFilter: I need a CD by a group called Samba Thistle. And can't find it anywhere online. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 5 answers

Did ever a saint baptize some penguins? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 6 answers

Bank recommendations in Austin? [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to move to Austin, TX for the spring semester. Help me decide where to live [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 6 answers

AustinFilter: What software/web development companies (located in Austin) would you want to work for? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2007 - 8 answers

Traveling to Texas - What are not-to-be-missed things to do in and around Austin? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 15 answers

What should I do in Austin, TX? I'm there for one week for a conference... [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 25 answers

Driving cross-country from Southern CA to Atlanta with my best friend to drop her off at graphic design school. What to see? What to avoid? How to budget? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for a good nursery in the Austin, TX area. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 5 answers

The wife and I moved from Dallas down to Austin just last week. As this is our first weekend in the new city without the burden of unpacking, we would like to go out and do something romantic in celebration of a new chapter in our lives. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 10 answers

We just moved to Austin, TX and have a new baby boy due next month. Of course I wait until the last minute, but does anyone have any recommendations for a mohel (ritual Jewish circumciser) in the Austin area? The ceremony will not be huge, since we do not know anyone here yet. My wife is not Jewish, so s/he would have to be accepting of that.
posted on Aug 15, 2007 - 7 answers