Wednesday Weekly November 7: Back to Working Life in Austin

On last week’s Wednesday Weekly you probably say the epic 3,200 mile road trip I took. I took this before I started my new job. I know I wouldn’t have the vacation time in the future so I wanted to have a last sort of road trip before I settle in to the working life again.

As part of the settling, I had to deal with a water boil notice. That was definitely a lot of work boiling any water use used to drink or cook with.

Austin American-Statesman newspaper displayed on yellow table surface showing front page coverage of city water standards and Austin Film Festival Two covered pots sitting on white electric stovetop burners with digital clock display showing 2:14

Victoria and I had a busy weekend planned. We first went on a road trip to Bryan to check out the record convention there. We started early in the morning.

Evening twilight view of apartment complex parking lot with multiple buildings and parked vehicles illuminated by exterior lights Rural highway at sunrise with communication tower silhouetted against orange and blue dawn sky, viewed from vehicle dashboard Indoor coin show or collectibles fair with dealers and customers browsing tables of displayed items under fluorescent lighting

After the record convention, we headed to Salado. We took a few backroads to get to Barrow Brewing.

Straight rural Texas highway stretching toward horizon with agricultural fields on both sides under clear blue sky Barktoberfest event venue exterior showing barn-style building with dark siding, people gathered near entrance, and parked vehicles

We met up with some extended family, drank some beer, and hung out. Our next stop was the Inn at Salado. This was Victoria’s grandma’s childhood home that is turned into a bed and breakfast. This is where we are getting married.

Green painted wooden sign for The Inn at Salado Bed & Breakfast established 1872, advertising weddings, receptions, and rooms available Historic white two-story building with wraparound porches displaying American and Texas flags, black shutters and Victorian architectural details

Once we checked out the Inn at Salado, we headed to Temple. This is where we hit up BJ’s Brewery Tasting Room and Nami Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar.

Interior of Texas craft brewery taproom showing bar area with Texas outline wall art, person at counter, and extensive beer can collection displayed on shelves Red painted

Other than that, I am working normal business hours again. I am working as a Systems Administrator for a managed services company. I know some people reached out to me thinking last week’s blog was my last. It is definitely not and there are still a ton more adventures to come. I’ll be exploring a lot more of Austin and Central Texas. If any of you readers are interested in any parts of the area, definitely let me know. I’m always open to suggestions. Definitely stay tuned!

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