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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Austin reminds me a lot of the west coast. It may not have the scenery that you get in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco, but the mentality there isn't too far off. Austin is still Texas so you get that feel as well but it's really the San Francisco of Texas. If that makes sense. i.e progressive thinking, free-spirits, interesting culture (particularly the music), etc. Most different from Houston or Dallas- you don't see people dressed up to the hilt just to go the grocery store or dry cleaner. I love Dallas and Houston but I'm still blown away that I'm the only without makeup at the dry cleaner. Best way to put it- Austin is very organic. And there are hills! (unlike the rest of TX)[/quote]

that is the feel I get there and have heard about it, too.  Austin is more environmental/outdoorsy than most other TX cities.  I've spent more time than I would like in the San Antonio area, and I REALLY dislike it.  It might have a lot to do with the idiot BIL and his loser friends and the fact that no one seems to think living at home with your parents at 36 with your young baby momma and 2 young children is a HUGE problem...maybe, who knows?   :wink: But it is a whole different vibe than Austin.  I think it has a lot to do with UT, honestly.  It is a youthful vibe all around in Austin.  The people on the message board there tell me it is strongly libertarian more than liberal, and that's OK with me.  As long as they like open spaces and parks and NOT having to get in their car to get absolutely everywhere, I'm fine.

It helps that the realtor we met there is a woman close to our age with kids and just super friendly - I can't wait to hang out with her when we get there.  She just is adorable and fun, plus she is in charge of her mom's group even though she works at least 30 hours/week.[/quote]

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