Shawn Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Almost 5 years ago I moved away from Texas, basically spurred on by a flurry of depression-induced mania. Ever since that time I've been meandering around the country from state to state, job to job...basically chasing my tail. Countless times during that period I thought about returning, but the opportunity didn't present itself. I lived in Dallas before, but really wanted to settle in Austin if the stars aligned correctly for me. They've aligned, baby! I applied for and received a transfer with my present employer to our Austin location! I'll be arriving the 2nd week of June. I must say that few times in my life has anything ever felt more "right". I don't feel like I'm being pulled there as much as being pushed by something greater than myself. In a way it feels like I've awakened from a half-decade coma. When I visited Austin this past Christmas I didn't want to leave, it was painful to get on the plane and fly back to Virginia. That was the final sign that I needed to start working towards my goal of returning to Texas. I'm EXCITED!!!!! Quote
Parkertown Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 That's great Shawn. I'm happy for you and hope it all works out. Ain't it a lot hotter in the summer in Austin...? Quote
Ron S Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 A TERRIFIC city! I lived there 30 years ago, and still have friends there. Congrats! Quote
Dan Gould Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Good for you, Shawn. And I think I know someone who'll enjoy having you nearby. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Great news, Shawn! Glad to hear things have worked out. Quote
jazzbo Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Good for you, Shawn. And I think I know someone who'll enjoy having you nearby. Yes, I've even decided to invest in mosquito netting to put over the couch on the porch! Shawn is going to stay with me for a bit and I'm hoping to interest him in renting an apartment at either of the great complexes right near me (the Triangle or the Central Park ones). I think he's going to be very happy here. Quote
Aggie87 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) Congrats Shawn, and welcome back to Texas! Austin's my favorite place in Texas, though you obviously know enough about it that you're not going in "blind". Would be great to have a casual Austin hang with everyone in the area some time. Maybe meet up for a Soulstream/Mike Flanigin B-3 show at the Continental Club or something. PS - Ron, I'm sure after 30 years, the Statute of Limitations for any misdemeanors you committed has expired, so you'd be welcome back for a visit too! Edited May 23, 2008 by Aggie87 Quote
Shawn Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 Sounds great to me! We'll have to figure out a way to blast Jim out of Plano for a couple days. Quote
AllenLowe Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 you shoulda moved to Maine - love it here - Quote
Shawn Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 you shoulda moved to Maine - love it here - Quote
Noj Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 The way Shawn moves around, I've got my own theory as to his true identity... Quote
Ron S Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 PS - Ron, I'm sure after 30 years, the Statute of Limitations for any misdemeanors you committed has expired, so you'd be welcome back for a visit too! What about the felonies? Quote
jazzbo Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 The way Shawn moves around, I've got my own theory as to his true identity... Me too. I think he's really Ed Helms in a Witness Protection Program. Quote
Shawn Posted May 23, 2008 Author Report Posted May 23, 2008 What can I say...I'm a Meanderthal. Quote
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Best wishes for the future Shawn. It's good to hear of someone getting it together. MG Quote
catesta Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Sure sounds like you're happy to be going back. Congratulations and best of luck. Quote
Free For All Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 Austin is a wonderful city. Great food, music and entertainment. I sure enjoyed my years there. Enjoy, and congratulations on making the change you wanted! Quote
sidewinder Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 I've never been to Austin but - good luck ! I hope it works out well for you. Quote
BruceH Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 (edited) Congratulations Shawn! Glad you're moving where you want to be. I've heard a lot of great thing about Austin. Best of luck!! :tup Edited May 23, 2008 by BruceH Quote
JSngry Posted May 23, 2008 Report Posted May 23, 2008 We'll have to figure out a way to blast Jim out of Plano for a couple days. Good luck on that one, I'm Responsibility Rich right now... but y'all got an open invite to come up here for hangs and 'cue. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 All the best Shawn. Hope you be happy for a hunnert years. Quote
Shawn Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Posted May 24, 2008 We'll try to have the BBQ ready by then... Quote
Free For All Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 (edited) Also.....Trudy's....mmmmmmmmm Also....I use to love this place, hope it's still as good...... Edited May 24, 2008 by Free For All Quote
jazzbo Posted May 24, 2008 Report Posted May 24, 2008 Kerby Lane now has three locations. . . the original on Kerby Lane, one on South Lamar sort of just south of Oltorf, and the third on Guadalupe, where Conan's Pizza used to be on Guadalupe. The original is still the best, though the Guadalupe location is very good and I end up going there more often. (Though I live closer to the original!) Quote
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