link: February 2003 Archives

Gone But Not Forgotten
This is the most depressing photo gallery I've ever seen. Anyone that hasn't had their pet spayed or neutered (and doesn't intend to breed litters) should be required to view it before they end up with puppies or kittens.
Adopting Bear (who was originally found as a stray) is one of the best things Mary Alice and I have done this year. Getting him fixed was the best thing we've done for him.
If you're interested in adopting an animal in Austin, check out:
Mixed Breed Rescue (also has many links to other shelters)
Town Lake Animal Shelter
Animal Trustees of Austin

183 Ramp Now Closed
Ok, guys. You just built the flyover from 35N to 183N a couple of years ago. You built one from 183S to 35S at the same time. First you did a half-assed job, only doing two of the possible four connections of two of the busiest highways in town. You only put one lane on each of the ramps, instantly creating another bottleneck.
You also apparently failed to remember that I-35 is one of the busiest interstates in the country. Didn't you notice that you had an on-ramp onto I-35 that that forced you immediately onto the flyover? Was it not obvious that a lot of people would be trying to get to the ramp in a very short distance?
Now everyone trying to go south on 183 will be forced to exit at St. John's, which is already dangerous enough because of the cross-traffic from people trying to get onto 35N from the frontage road or exit the interstate and go to Pappadeaux and Pappasito's.
Great planning, guys.

plinko.net
Just thought I'd continue my frenetic posting today. How sad is it when two posts can be considered "frenetic"?
Anyhow, the oddball writing on this site appeals to me. Enjoy.

Bubb Rubb's Crib
The whistles go Woooooo Woooooo!
First saw the news clip on hornfans, glad to see Bubb is getting more pub.