Had a fantastic evening last night!
J and I took advantage of the kind of Wednesday night you only find in Austin, Texas.
First, we went and picked up a new microphone that J negotiated for on Craigslist. Only in a town with musicians left and right can you find just exactly the piece of musical equipment you need and for a good price on Craigslist. His new band is building more with each show and this new mic will really help fill out the sound.
Then, we went over to Hut's and enjoyed ourselves some two-for-one burgers - a Wednesday special at the incomparable Hut's. We have enjoyed this special before, but always with burgers one of us has tried before. Last night, we took a chance and ordered something new to both of us - the Alley Oop. This little treasure comes with swiss cheese, grilled onions and Thousand Island dressing. It normally comes with whole grain bread, but we substituted wheat buns - bread gets soggy in about two seconds with a hamburger, and that just ain't right. We were both profoundly happy with the tangy and smooth taste of the Alley Oop. And our fries were cooked to perfection. Great job (as usual), Hut's!
After feasting, we went to Blues on the Green. This is a free concert series hosted by local radio station KGSR. Every other Wednesday in June and July, a different big-name band plays a FREE CONCERT in Zilker Park. Just grab a blanket, a cooler and a sweet spot on the ground and enjoy the show! You can even bring your dog if you have one (yes, dear, I know that we will never have a dog - I mean *other* people can bring dogs). Last night, Asleep at the Wheel played, and it was absolutely perfect. The show started around 7:30, and by then, the heat of the day was gone, replaced by a comfortable temperature and a great breeze. We talked, sang, lounged and people-watched until about 9:00 (the show went until 9:30). Then we walked back to the car, the whole time extolling the virtues of our amazing city. (For anyone who reads this and thinks they want to move here, I've got a house you can buy...)
All in all, a perfect evening. Thanks to my awesome J for being such a great partner in crime! Life is good.
2 comments:
Life is Grand Baby! You forgot to mention the City Skyline View! Colors Oley! Amazing!
J!
*sob*
This is the part of Austin I miss - Asleep at the Wheel? How awesome is that???? And Huts - ohmygoodness...I absolutely COVET their burgers (what am I saying? I pretty much covet any burger these days with this dern diet, but especially theirs!).
I do NOT miss: traffic, housing, crowded everything, traffic, crazy drivers, overpriced-ness, traffic, traffic, traffic...
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