A Conversation for Splash at Hippy Hollow, Austin, Texas, USA
That poor ole salamander
Hawenercook Started conversation Nov 30, 2001
"A humble salamander dictates the deigns of city planners"?!? If only the salamander had that kind of clout! Yes, the city planners must NOW consider the Barton Springs salamander, but really much of the worst had already happened by the time that ordinance was passed. Talk about pyrrhic victories.
Tout the live music scene, the tasty food, the friendly people, the bats (which are very cool), or the climate, but do not put too much weight on Austin's commitment to the environment. It's far too slender a reed.
Sorry to interject a sour note as the first entry in response to a fun posting. I will say this though--griping about Austin is one of the city's most treasured traditions and a favorite sport of locals. So, I guess I've just added to the "what to be prepared for" list.
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