Posted May 20, 2020, 6:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Between RRock and a hard place
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I went to Sue Patrick's on Burnet Rd to pick up some cloth face masks this morning, they have a big if not huge selection so if anyone is looking for some, I recommend going there, anyway, took Mopac from Round Rock to 45th then Burnet to Lamar, to Ben White to I35 north so I could check out the progress downtown. I've said it before, for those of you who see downtown every day, it must seems like a snail's pace. The last time I was downtown, the Alexan was just a rendering....yes its been that long. The north end of the Domain looks cool approaching from Mopac. Hopping on Lamar just passed Seton Hospital, good glory it is so lush! There are apartments way up on top of the hills and forests, amazing, then downtown peeks in and out of view until your in it. Gorgious! except for a certain crown, sorry guys, it still looks awful. Crossed the river, Lamar is quite interesting all the way to 71. I think its on par with SOCO. Saw the homeless camps under the overpasses along Ben White. Heading north on 35 around noon, enjoyed the considerably light traffic and the terrific view of downtown. The buildings under construction are having quite the impact on the skyline. The Quincy adding to the density, and to any nay sayers, I LOVE the impact the Fairmont has on the northern approach. Its an awesome building imo. The Alexan also is making a huge impact. Its so weird seeing that tall of a building so far north. I've lived in and around Austin for the last 38 years, but due to my infrequent trips to downtown, I feel like I get to see with with fresh eyes each time I drive there. And I get blown away every time. Pictures are awesome, but nothing beats being there.
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