OT: I have been good for Austin

Village Idiot

Recently, I was lambasted on this forum for causing the drought because I moved to Austin on August 1.  That may be true, but you should consider the whole story.  See newspaper article below.

Certainly, my direct purchases were a large part of this increase, but also consider the domino effect from those who have turned to drink from the depression of having me as their neighbor.

You're welcome.

Eggcelsior

VI, you are a godsend for Austinites. The trickle down effects will be wonderful. More public service employees(cops) to arrest CT for his debauchery. Increased funds to the hospital for liver transplants... You ARE the economic stimulus we needed!

Ragtop99

Did UT start early this year?

bud812

Job well done my friend. <:-P

Mickey

This is your liver speaking: Please STOP......................

nolaegghead

Not to mention all the additional revenue to the city and lawyers with the accompanying increase in DUI arrests....

Skiddymarker

You have just moved and the results are almost immediate. Well done! Do you think you could lead a seminar explaining your techniques to the members of Congress?

henapple

Whatever liquor revenue your presence has benefited Austin the damage to the grocery business from making your own vanilla extract and giving it away is hurting HEB

sumoconnell

We also changed ACL to span 2 weekends because of your presence.  One weekend wasn't enough  for VI.

We're also debating adding a 4th "fun" to fun fun fun fest.

Little Steven

Keep up the good work Gary

Fred19Flintstone

A liquor sales seminar for Congress? That's like a dog explaining to other dogs: "You lay down like this and then you lift your back leg, see? And then you..."

VI and Congress. Swilling booze and increased liquor sales come naturally.

Village Idiot

I feel the love.

caliking

Wait... The deer are drinking now???

Fred19Flintstone

VI, I love ya man. Forget congress. If you ever decide to teach an Asian cooking seminar, eggheads far and wide would show up!

Foghorn

I suspect the drinking is depression-related.  Think about it.  VI moves to town.  Property values plummet.  People want to move but they can't because they are upside-down on their mortgages.  So they turn to alcohol.

That certainly seems more plausible than the "VI is a godsend" bullcrap... 

I'm pretty certain that @Mickey will agree with me on this.

 

The Cen-Tex Smoker

My consumption is up double digits. My back hurts from carrying this town.............

bunch of quitters if you ask me.

Little Steven

That's my motto too. I never drink more than I can carry

Griffin

Seeing as how you are in Austin (or outside of it) now Gary, will you be drinking any of this stuff this weekend?

 

Village Idiot

Griffin said:

Seeing as how you are in Austin (or outside of it) now Gary, will you be drinking any of this stuff this weekend?

It seems they are almost having to give away tickets for the game.  OU owns the Longhorns.  Also, I've seen just about as many Aggie t-shirts here as Teasips.  Probably not true in Austin proper though.  Hmmm. I have yet to see a Baylor T.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Village Idiot said:

Griffin said:

Seeing as how you are in Austin (or outside of it) now Gary, will you be drinking any of this stuff this weekend?

It seems they are almost having to give away tickets for the game.  OU owns the Longhorns.  Also, I've seen just about as many Aggie t-shirts here as Teasips.  Probably not true in Austin proper though.  Hmmm. I have yet to see a Baylor T.

That's because you don't hang out in places Baylor grads would find respectable. 

Fred19Flintstone

I wonder if I can get exclusive distribution rights in Michigan if they brewed Ohio State Suks beer? Lots of cash could be had!

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Little Steven said:

That's my motto too. I never drink more than I can carry

Me too........wait, do you count your car or just on your person? 

Little Steven

I drive a pickup and of course I count that. I never said anything about in one trip either.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Little Steven said:

I drive a pickup and of course I count that. I never said anything about in one trip either.

Ok- then me too. didn't want to sell myself short over ticky tack interpretations  

nolaegghead

Now if only the Longhorns winning record could increase as much as alcohol sales....

Little Steven

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Little Steven said:

I drive a pickup and of course I count that. I never said anything about in one trip either.

Ok- then me too. didn't want to sell myself short over ticky tack interpretations  

You are my idol! Too bad ya can't cook briskets.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

nolaegghead said:

Now if only the Longhorns winning record could increase as much as alcohol sales....

Amen. been a rough few years. Mack is a great dude though. This may be his last run but he's had a good run.

The Cen-Tex Smoker

Little Steven said:

The Cen-Tex Smoker said:

Little Steven said:

I drive a pickup and of course I count that. I never said anything about in one trip either.

Ok- then me too. didn't want to sell myself short over ticky tack interpretations  

You are my idol! Too bad ya can't cook briskets.

One day........... [-O<

henapple

Keep Austin weird... I believe vi will keep that going.

Village Idiot

henapple said:

Keep Austin weird... I believe vi will keep that going.

I'm here to help.

s_austin_egger

Welcome to Austin. What part of town did you settle in? Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.