Austin
admin posted this on May 1st 2007 at 10:58 pm under Uncategorized
I chose to come to Texas partly because Southerners are supposed to be a bit different. I’d already been warned though, that in the cities at least, they no longer wear cowboy hats and guns.
There’s one chap staying at this hostel and, like me, is enjoying the free wireless internet they provide. He says he’s from West Texas.
“Oh! Exploring your own state?” It has been said that Texans are very insular and don’t like to leave Texas - after all the Lone Star State is the biggest and best at everything. Fair enough.
“Not really,” he says. “I stay here for a couple of weeks every month, sort of on business.”
OK, travelling to see clients? No, apparently he’s a web designer but doesn’t have a very good internet connection at home. So he travels five hours for a two-week business trip just to use a hostel’s free internet. I’m not complaining, but I did suggest he upgrade his connection at home. “I know - I should,” he agrees.
I’ll be off tomorrow for yet another university tour! Hooray! I travelled several thousand miles to see it even though there are plenty back home.
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Gavin on 03 May 2007 at 11:17 am #
Berkeley? Austin? Are you planning an application to become a student again in September?!
Best wishes
Gavin
PS The trek Website is fairly stable now at http://editthis.info/wd/Main_Page
admin on 04 May 2007 at 3:00 am #
I think everyone’s a bit upset that this website was down for a few hours in the middle of the night just now. It was due to an unexplained technical error. One theory is that the Texan mentioned above has hacked it.
My cell phone (joke!) will be on permanently, acting as a technical support bleeper. Please ring immediately if you identify any further problems. Thanks!