This morning, at 6:45 a.m., Suzi picked me up to go kayaking. We had a lovely paddle in Town Lake (saw some turtles, blue fish, and aggressive swans). Then, of course, we went to Jo's for some protein and caffeine. I am quickly becoming addicted to the Austin tradition of the breakfast taco. Yum!
While we were sitting there, next to the Hotel San Jose, who should come out of said hip, cool hotel but Luke Wilson. I kid you not. He's cute. He was wearing sun glasses and I tried not to stare.
I should also add that I went to bed last night at around 12:30. I went with Don and Martin to The Continental Club to see (or hear) Dale Watson. It was only $5 and it was so much fun! They played lots of oldies, like Merle Haggard and Charlie Rich. It was great! I had three beers (A Stella, Negro Modelo & a Lone Star) and, aside from being tired this morning, no ill effects. I had lots of fun watching all the folks swing dance and country two-step. I was quite impressed with the young, hip looking men who could partner dance. Apparently it's a thing in Texas, and I have to say I think it's a positive trend. I like men who can dance while still looking cool with their messy hair, skinny jeans and Chuck Taylor's.
All in all, Austin is a smashing success. Thanks to Suzi, who has taken me to all the cool local restaurants and the distant barbecue place and the hip coffee shop and the cool bar. And Don who took me to see live music. Tonight we are going to a Tapas place and a place called the Broken Spoke, where apparently there will be an accordion band. Yee haw!
Also, after my presentation (what presentation?), I am going with my colleague David to the LBJ library. I have never been to a Presidential Library before, so I'm looking forward to it. Apparently there is a scathing letter from Goldwater that I'm to keep an eye out for. If it doesn't thunder and rain tomorrow, I may get to go to Barton Springs again. If not, I will probably just go shopping, which is its own consolation.
4 comments:
I HEART Luke Wilson! I would so go straight for him. Okay, maybe just to hang out and snuggle. But still.
Luke Wilson?? I heart him too!! no picture??? Oh well I can just imagine it. Austin sounds like great fun. I bet you miss Son though. He is probably loving his new found freedom. You know how kids are. Looking forward to more stories and maybe more star sightings.
Wow. This is a true tour of a city. I'm very jealous of all parts. The tacos, the water, the music, and the Luke. In that order. But still. Very jealous.
Uh, Luke Wilson? I read somewhere that some person said (this statement has a great provenance!) that Luke Wilson was the only celebrity that could reliably make women swoon. I am swooning, just a little bit, at a distance. A great distance. I am jealous about the LBJ library, but more so about LW.
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