Austin, Texas?????

I've got a <em><strong>"potential"</strong></em> (not a sure thing yet) job opportunity in Austin. It would mean relocating my family there for approx. 4 years. My wife is hesitant, I haven't mentioned it to the kids yet. My son is 8 and I'm sure he'd be fine, make friends quickly but my daughter is going in to High School in September and she's my main concern. <br><br> Not sure this Canadian can handle the temperatures, I think I'll melt into a puddle of goo in the summer like Frosty the Snowman, but with the economy the way it is, it might be a GREAT opportunity. <br><br> Anyone who's from Austin or surrounding area, I'd appreciate your opinion on what's great about the area, why is sucks, good areas, areas to avoid, etc. <br><br> Thanks, <br> Brian

Google it. I heard Austin is great. I've had two different friends in the past 8 months move there. They seem to like it so far...<br><br>Isn't TexKitty from Austin? <br>

I'm 2 hrs north of Austin, in Waco.<br><br>Austin is a cool city, there is TONS to do there, and a whole mix of cultures and lifestyles.<br>It does get hot here in Texas, but I moved from Cincy and it wasnt unbearable.<br>I'm not sure about what parts of austin to avoid or not, but I'm sure a realtor could help you with that.<br>My only complaint about austin is the @#%$^ traffic. It gets kinda bad when you have to travel the main roads in rush hour. Other than that though, nocomplaints.<br><br>Yes, Texkitty is from Austin.

Oh yeah, you should plan a trip to Austin to check it out here next month....like the same time they are doing the Lone Star Roundup <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif">

Yah, I've been reading stuff online, "Wiki" and what-not (looks REALLY nice!!) but I was looking for person opinions. Even looking at Real Estatewebsites but I'm not sure what areas I should be looking in or avoiding.<br>Scott, have you got TexKitty's email? Anyone?

Lonestar Roundup!!! Great plan Adam!!! <img height="20" src="http://www.ezboard.com/image/posticons/pi_bigsmile.gif" width="20" alt="image"><br><p>Thanks<br></p>

I'm not from Austin but I know more than a few who do live there. It's a very cool city. It has some of the best car shows in the country for onething.<br><br>I imagine the daughter will be bummed regardless though.

My aunt lives in Austin and has for the last 20+ years. I'll email her and see if she has suggestions for ya.<br><br>I'll be going to the Lonestar Roundup...so there will be pics posted <img src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/happy.gif">

<img height="15" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/pacman.gif" width="15" alt="image">I understand the music scene is'great' there, but unless your kids are aspiring musicians, that probably doesn't mean much to you. There's a great recorded live show on PBSmost every Friday night called Austin City Limits!<br><p>Andy<img height="15" src="http://redlinesonlinemessageboard.yuku.com/domain/bypass/images/pacman.gif" width="15" alt="image"><br></p>

<font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Sounds like a great experience and opportunity for all of you Brian. I hope it all works out. I yuku'dKitty's email addy to you.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">~Karen</span></font><br>