Well I've had enough of the rain and I'm headed to drier ground. I think. Ah Texas, larger-than-life tales of honor, valor, betrayal, and romance. In my quest to be someplace where the sun is shining, Austin seems like a good idea this weekend. Austin appears to have more nature trails than you can shake a stick at. Then, when the sun sets and the bats fly the live music calls to my heart.

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Attending the family reunion was a regular occurrence in the summer where I grew up. There was a phrase that brought relief to every kid and parent within ear shot of 200 yards, "Who's ready for a swim?" All of us could envision the shade, rafts and rope swings.

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