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Farther along Barton Springs Road toward ACL
In the future, I plan to post all my columns from places with refreshments, WiFi, electrical outlets, quick service and an understanding of journalism. Kind of the way Damon Runyan and other newsmen from mid-century filed from restaurants, clubs and bars.
Right now, I’m at Gypsy, the Italian place on Barton Springs. Calamari with cracked pepper. Superb. Gypsy is not busy. Their regulars are scared away by the traffic and closed roads. ACL types not interested in fine dining.
Still 20 parking slots left at Palmer for $7 apiece. $25 across the street at Ice Beach. $20 at Austin Tri-Cyclist.
From Tri-Cyclist’s view, there are fewer pedestrians this year, perhaps because the bus service is more efficient.
Barton Springs Saloon heady place to watch ACL ped traffic. Server says not much concert trade, mostly kids working the surrounding businesses, taking breaks.
Traffic beginning to reverse a little bit. Sun-scorched festers heading back east. Hanging out at the Saloon rather than sticking with the festival. Still knots of music lovers crossing Lamar Boulevard headed to Zilker.
Why is a fire engine passing by? Did I miss something?
Well, I’m jealous. Clearly this is going to be the coolest year out on the field. And I chose to cover everything but the fest itself. Ah well. It’s great to be right here.
Will probably take a break before heading out to the after-shows at Speakeasy, Pangaea, Momo’s and Scoot Inn.
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By Stefanie
September 26, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this
I was hoping to see you out there this weekend! I didn't know you weren't going to be covering ACL this year. Had a blast out there today!