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TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:06 PM Oct 2013

Goin On Highatus

Hello Fellow DUers,

The long anticipated move from Brenham to Irving occurs tomorrow. I'll only have limited access to the Internet for the next few weeks while I stay at an extended stay hotel and finalize plans for an apartment. I’m looking forward to moving back to a more liberal area of the state after residing in this overwhelming “red” county that didn’t have a single Democrat in any of the local races. I’ve done my best to report the local news from the events at the Blue Bell creamery to the LaRouche crazies at the post office along with being an active participant in several other groups on DU.

However, rather than say goodbye I decided to declare that I’m on highatus during this transition. I’m looking forward to meeting a few of my fellow DUers when I’m in the Metroplex and on a few other road trips. So in order to leave an impression on everyone, I wanted to do what I do best--leave the gift of another catnip thread!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018492524

I’ll resume posting on a more frequent basis once I secure my next residence, but I’ll also try to check in occasionally via cell phone. Take care, thank you for your support and friendship, and keep up the good fight!



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Goin On Highatus (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2013 OP
Austin for the politics. Loudly Oct 2013 #1
I'll definitely be in Austin. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #3
When you hear a clicking noise and look down and realize that it's your nuts. Loudly Oct 2013 #7
You're a good person. Happy trails, and babylonsister Oct 2013 #2
Thank you. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #4
Good luck with the move ashling Oct 2013 #5
I hope to bump into you when we're up there, TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #6
I wish you the best in your move! onestepforward Oct 2013 #8
I'll try to get back soon. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #10
Irving Texas OutNow Oct 2013 #9
I lived in Irving from 2000 through 2011 and voted for Martin a couple of times. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #11
Good luck on the move Gothmog Oct 2013 #12
Hurry back and remember ... Scuba Oct 2013 #13

TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
3. I'll definitely be in Austin.
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:16 PM
Oct 2013

I'm looking forward to some catnip there. I use to be somewhat active on the political scene a couple of decades ago when I was a state employee, but I'm more of a curious onlooker now.

It's been nearly three decades since I was in McAllen when my college band went on tour. I doubt that I'll be going that far south since I don't have any ties to that part of the state anymore--I've only made it as far south as San Antonio once in the past decade.

 

Loudly

(2,436 posts)
7. When you hear a clicking noise and look down and realize that it's your nuts.
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:59 PM
Oct 2013

McAllen will be there for you.

TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
4. Thank you.
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:20 PM
Oct 2013

I have mixed feelings leaving Brenham. It is a beautiful town and I have a few good memories. However, both of my parents died here and I also lost one of my two cats last year. The fights with my brother also wore me down so I'm hoping that getting away from here will get me out of the funk that I've dealt with for nearly two years.

ashling

(25,771 posts)
5. Good luck with the move
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:41 PM
Oct 2013

I'll be moving from Cleburne to Mansfield this weekend. I am already here, but won't be completely out of there til the 15th.

TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
6. I hope to bump into you when we're up there,
Fri Oct 4, 2013, 10:47 PM
Oct 2013

but I also don't want our moving vans to collide.

Good luck with your move--at least mine is getting done in one trip.

TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
10. I'll try to get back soon.
Sat Oct 5, 2013, 03:04 AM
Oct 2013

The hotel where I'm staying has WiFi so I might have better access on my desktop than I anticipate. I'll try to check things out on Sunday to see what happens.

OutNow

(868 posts)
9. Irving Texas
Sat Oct 5, 2013, 02:44 AM
Oct 2013

I lived in Irving for about a decade when Martin Frost (D) was my congressman. I know he was criticized for being too pro-business, but I found him to be a great guy and his office did a wonderful job helping me with some problems I had getting my VA benefits. Of course he was targeted by Tom Delay's gerrymandering scheme and it no longer in office.

Irving is a nice place to live and you may find some democrats to work with.

TexasTowelie

(112,504 posts)
11. I lived in Irving from 2000 through 2011 and voted for Martin a couple of times.
Sat Oct 5, 2013, 03:08 AM
Oct 2013

Unfortunately, it has become Teabagger territory particularly in the State House of Representatives race. We came so close to getting rid of Linda Harper Brown to no avail.

Unemployment and my father being in ill health is what brought me to Brenham and I was sidelined by oral surgery and lack of transportation so I'm hoping that I can make things click after I move back there.

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