u/A_wanderer_forlife

I have two bird baths that have been really popular with many varieties of birds but in the past week I've seen really no birds around. I'm new to having a backyard (starting Jan 2026) with a garden and bird baths so perhaps its just a seasonal thing? Thoughts?

I think I can post this here - we'll see how it goes....

I went to the picnic last night despite all the naysayers advising against it. I almost bailed but I figured I paid a lot so may as well try. It was not even close to how bad people were saying it would be.

That said - for future concert goers to this place here's my advice -

- Decide if you want to suffer (I'm too old to suffer) or if you are willing to pay more.

- Hydrate well before the concert - not just at the concert. We took nothing so bought a bottle of water at the entrance which was cheaper than buying bottled water at the airport honestly. $2.50 for a bottle and could be refilled at stations.

- Toilet lines during breaks went quickly. I didn't use one but my partner was gone for less than 10 minutes.

- Avoid day time concerts in the summer. We didn't arrive until 7pm so the sun was way low. They had plenty of shade tents for those needing a break and giant fans and misters around.

- We paid up for seats in section 105 so honestly I think that made the difference. It was actually very pleasant. Great view of the stage even when people in the front were standing. These are excellent seats if you don't mind paying up.

- We also paid up for garage parking. This is a game changer. In and out very quickly. People said it makes no difference to be in the garage but all I know is it was less than a 10 minute walk in and less than 10 minute walk out. The traffic flowed quickly out of the garage and out to the main roads. We left our seats at 12:10am and we walked our east austin door at 12:40.

Is it the best venue? Not by a very long shot. As a GenXer, I've been to A LOT of concerts and festival - but if it's someone you want to really see and it's the venue they've chosen - you CAN make it work. Unfortunately this venue is not for a cheap day at a concert. I think you need to pay some money, accept the added costs if you can, and enjoy your day.

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