Don't Drink and Drive

New Year's Eve? I hope everyone stays safe out there tonight.

We were out having a snack at Ruth's Chris Lounge over on West Sixth one night before Christmas.  I looked out the window and I saw a guy riding this fellow. Not the usual Austin sight in downtown (or anywhere else) but not unheard of to see it. Then when we walked home and there was the horse, tied to a bicycle rack in a No Parking zone by the Austin Ale House. (I've never been to this bar and grill. Now, I have to say, I'm a little intrigued!) Especially since a couple of days ago a facebook friend happened by and there were two horses 'parked' outside.

Happy Historic holidays

This elaborate model of The Driskill Hotel is in their lobby for the holidays.  We went over and stayed there (staycation) on Dec 26.  This place was the center of so much of Austin's social life from the 1800s on.

Another great quote

Here is another quote from a great Texas songwriter named Doug Sahm who left this world far too soon.

Quote from O. Henry

This pithy quote is on one of the rocks outside of The Long Center. O. Henry was a famous Austinite who wrote some of the most memorable short stories in history.

Backstage at the Nutcracker.

Forrest is posing here with one of the Ballet Austin Nutcracker dancers who is in the Columbina costume that we funded.

Christmas grump.

Here is a suitable post-Christmas Day shot. We saw these abandoned caps on one of our downtown walks.

Oh Christmas tree!

The Driskill Hotel, one of Austin's most historic places, always has a beautiful tree. Here you see Linda posing with it.  Merry Christmas to you!