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Originally Posted by The ATX
Exactly. Depending on the age of the person, I hear the same thing about the 70s, 80s and even 90s. Then there are running jokes about recent transplants pining for Austin's good 'ol days of last Summer.
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And then there's people like me, who dug Austin in the 80s, 90s, 2000, 2010s, and now 2020. There were fun and different things in each of those decades. I am privileged to have witnessed all Austin had to offer since 1981. If you haven't, you all should watch Outlaw Blues with Peter Fonda. It will give you a taste of 80s Austin. I can't be the only one who has gotten something out of of each decade and then moved on without being overly nostalgic. Personally, I think Austin is like a fine wine that gets better with age. I love the spectacular evolution of Austin and where its headed, and would be bored to tears if things just stayed the same. And I wouldn't be on this forum if my desire wasn't for cramming in as many tall and shiny buildings that can fit within the downtown boundaries. There are still a bunch of gems around Austin, they're just a little more hidden. And I really don't give a shit about the traffic congestion and little inconveniences that come with being in the 11th largest city in the US. If I did, I would move to Monowi, Nebraska. Look it up.
Regarding the poster's comment above; " it is (Austin) crass, sterile, and just another clone of Houston or Dallas"...I couldn't disagree more, and I'll just leave it at that. You see ATX, I have changed!!