The ATX Scooter Experience

[Corsair]

So it's official: I'm loving Austin! There are ton of scooters here (well at least waayyyy more than Detroit) The people here are great too... anyway on to the scooter experience

We finally took a break and went out to the local scooter shops today... NICE! First stop was Vespa Austin (checking for a Corazzo Jacket)... show room is AMAZING, nice fixtures, good scooter merch, and friendly people working there. If you're looking for a Piaggio, Vespa Austin is definitely the place to go.

Next up: Urban Moto! Now that's a shop with "character". I got the chance to talk with Greg and Clayton... COOL COOL people! Very knowledgeable, easy going, great prices, and really looked out for us. They talked with us about Austin, the local scooter scene, meet ups, and really welcomed us to town. I'll definitely be going there often.


Now about driving in Austin... WOW! People drive FAST! I mean real fast. Everywhere. You know how you say if the posted speed in 50 people are going to do 60? Well in Austin if the speed limit is 40 you better believe they're doing 70 (easy). Granted though they seemed pretty skilled at it but wow. Oh and they will cut you off... VERY OFTEN. Signals are pretty much just a courtesy (or was that after thought? lol). For such friendly people they really drive aggressively. If you're riding in Austin make sure your brakes are in good condition.

Beyond downtown Austin I'm really feeling like you're definitely going to need something bigger than a 50cc... but hey I'm new here and still very much learning the roads, so maybe I just don't know better? Speaking of roads, Austin has to have the best paved roads I've ever been on! This city is amazingly clean and well kept. I'm loving the scenery along a lot of the routes I've seen so far too. Scooting is definitely going to be interesting

Once we get settled we're planning to go riding with the local meet up. Hope to see a bunch of Buddys there


Ok enough with the run on sentences. I'm loving it here



PS
YEAR ROUND SCOOTING!!!!!!!!!! CHYEAH!

[madtolive]

if i had a scoot at this point, you can bet i'd be there! i'm glad you're having a great time in our funny little town, be sure to grab a burger at casino el camino on 6th street, they're the best in texas! how long are you gonna be in town?

[maribell]

Cue Nerf Herder's "Welcome to my World.."

I <3 Urban Moto. They have been tolerant of me calling up there everyday. "Is my part in yet?!?"

If you want to ruin your impression of Austin roads, cruise around the campus area.

Completely agree with your comment on the driving. But put me in the cage and I am the exact same (however I use my turn signal ALL the time...)

I hope I get to ride with y'all soon. I want to go check out Mt. Bonnell sometime and from what i hear, it is accessible by scooter.

Good Burgers:
Crown And Anchor Pub
Dirty Martin's
Hut's

[nissanman]

Steve from the Scooterscoop.com lives in Austin, I'm sure he could share shome good scooter related local information with you

[EP_scoot]

Corsair,
welcome to ATX. I can't even imagine what must be like living in a place in which you get to scoot year-round.

Funny comment about the good roads. Yeap, once you get out of our freeze-thaw cycle States to those States that don't have that condition, wow, their roads ARE good. I am sure old Detroit was like Minneapolis, either is road construction season or winter.

ENJOY IT ! ! ! ! !

[lojical1]

Maribell, I haven't been to Mt. Bonnell in the longest time and it was one of my "must sees" for Corsair. I certainly hope we can all scoot there soon. I actually have to get some scooter issues out of the way before I can ride legally. My friggin license plate flew off somewhere between Detroit and Indiana *longest sob in the world* I'm almost tempted to ride around a little today, but only if I'm feeling really bold.
What part are you waiting on ? [/i]

[maribell]

I am waiting on an oil drain plug. when we (boyfriend and i) tried to change the oil, the hex nut used to loosen the drain plug stripped. it's been a little over a week

but if it doesn't get here by friday i am going to have to stop driving buddy because it is getting uncomfortably over it's milage limit for the oil change.

[Corsair]

Can anyone post some Austin scooter sites (clubs, meet ups, yahoo groups, etc)

So Far I've found:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/austinscooters/

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/austinscootevents/

http://scooter.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/austin/

[ericalm]

Austin is one of my favorite cities and I've frequently thought about what a great scooter city it would be. It may be the most scooter-friendly large city on Texas (with FT. Worth a second, 817 represent, yo), depending on what part of town you live in. But I remember when I was a regular visitor there, once I got off I 35, I could drive around all my central Austin destinations for days without getting back on a highway.

[Corsair]

I just contacted Matua (Peter), the rider behind Vespadition, and he will be in Austin May 2nd & 3rd.

I will definitely be coming to Austin. If you go to the Route & Schedule page of the Vespadition website, you'll find my exact route and a calendar with my schedule.

I haven't, yet, found a volunteer opportunity in Austin, but I'm looking.

CHEERS MATE!

I plan on volunteering with him when he comes through Austin. If anyone knows of a great cause to donate time to please contact him. Also, if you're a part of one of the local meet-ups or scooter clubs please spread the word to them. This guy is doing a lot of positive things and could use everyones support

If you can't make it out in person you can still give your support by making a Donation, Sponsoring, or Purchasing Merch through Vespadition.com


PS
Sincerely, if anyone here has ANY media contacts please let them know about his journey and cause.

[maribell]

Greg at Urban Moto told me an alt. way to do it. Bella won't have to sit anymore

[Corsair]

Hey they finally added Street View for the Austin Area (wasn't available earlier this week) looks like they chose a pretty could day to film on though

[Corsair]

anyone going to the dragon boat races Saturday (26th)? Lojical1 and I will be scooting around downtown ATX tomorrow so if anyone would like to meet up let us know.

Other than incredibly loooong traffic lights we're REALLY loving it here. If you have any suggestion on good place to tour or things to do let us know. I'd like to keep this thread alive because I've been seeing a lot of scooterist around town and I'm pretty sure some of them have to members here.

PS
just reminding everyone that Vespadition will be here soon so please chip in, contact him, or help volunteer with him once he gets into town

[HokieScoot]

Austin is great. I lived there for 5 years before moving to Denver. You are right about the drivers. Turn signals are optional and braking is discouraged. I am a cyclist as well and Austin was a not cycle friendly despite the large cycle community there and the Lance factor. Texans don't like to share the road with small vehicles. This is why Suburban sales in Texas are greater than the rest of the country combined.

However, downtown and the central neighborhoods are great for scooters. My neighbor had one and loved it. Hit South Congress on first Thursday with yours and have some tacos at Gueros.

Mark

[Witch]

Congrats on the move! You'll love Austin. I grew up there. Still miss it sometimes, and may consider going back someday. I'm just slightly bummed that scoots weren't terribly popular there until well after I left.

When you get a scooter, you must break it in on Spicewood Springs Rd. Other Austinites will probably agree on this (you know the part I'm talking about).

[Christy]

oh man, Spicewood Springs scares me in a car!!! on a scooter I'm sure I'd be very very afraid.

[DarbyWalters]

Finished High School in Austin and attended UT...moved to San Antonio in 1981. Austin is so different than SA but the drivers are still the same. I also am a cyclist and a scooter and Texas Drivers DO OWN THE ROAD!

Still wouldn't live very many other places

[Corsair]

just a heads up: the are some GREAT downhills on the I-35 frontage road... if you can get there when traffic is low you're in for some fun times

Since I've moved here I really haven't had anytime to scoot for fun, it's pretty much been:

find job
work job
find house
move into house
turn on all utilities
work
work even more to furnish house
shop for house stuff
get TX license
work
decide not to register vehicles yet (man they rape your pockets here)
work
work
Ah... a free Saturday! YES

oh by the way... my boss's boss's boss ride a scooter thought that was too cool. What else is funny is how many people see the orange Buddy and give me the "HOOK EM HORNS!" looks like I definitely picked the right color Buddy

[Corsair]

Yeap, it's official... I'm loving Austin. Here's some pics from what we did last weekend:



Starting any day on a scooter is a good day


Headed down to the Dragon Boat Festival


kids from the community center singing traditional Chinese songs




great music!


got a couple books signed by Irwin Tang


off to the races


opening ceremony "Painting The Eyes of the Dragon"












Yay!




time to go grub


The Legendary








because you guys talked about it so much... lol






internationally known. I'm talking magazine articles from France, Japan, etc. The guys there told me how the prime minister of Jamaica loved the BBQ some much that he dropped over 10Gs and order enough to feed 750 people in Kingston! They actually had the news article to back the tell.




table with a view


before


after

too funny


ohhh yeah... definitely loving it here


I'm going to have to hook up with some of you Austin heads soon. I still have a lot of things to check off the list ...lol

[BadBrains]

Mmmmmmmmm Ironwoooooooooorks...

That's where my girlfriend took me for my birthday. I had never been before and ate a-plenty. How long have you lived here Corsair? You're already putting me to shame Austin-Check-List wise.

[Corsair]

been here a month so far(time is flllllyyying by). I got a pretty good list of things to do from another forum:

1. Ascend all 106 steps of Mt. Bonnell to enjoy the view. 478-0098

2. Take a friend to Hamilton's Pool and experience the miracle of Nature. 264-2740

3. Take a moonlight tour of the Wide Basion Preserve. 327-7622

4. Go for a ride on the long star riverboat or Capitol Cruise. (seasonal) 327-1388, 480-9264

5. Join hundreds standing in line for a chance to see a taping of "Austin City Limits". 471-4811 ext. 310 or write from out of town: P.O.Box 7158, Austin, TX 78713

6. Walk, jog or bike the Hike and Bike Trail along Town Lake. 499-6700

7. In the summar, at dusk, sit on the banks of Town Lake and watch the nightly debut of thousands of bats coming out from under the congress Ave. Bridge. 327-9721

8. Spend an afternoon at austin History Center. 499-7840

9. On a Saturday or Sunday, take a tour of the Westcave Preserve to view native flor and fauna. 512 825-3442

10. Explor Austin's historic cemeteries where Texas Legends have been laid to rest. 478-8930

11. Stroll throug Ziker Rose Gardens and Taniguchi Oriental Garden. 477-8672

12. Drive across the award-winning Pennybacker Bridge. 478-0098

13. View the uniq, late 19th-century MoonlightTower. 478-0098

14. attend a service at the olderst Prostant church west of the Mississippi (St. David's Episcopal Church). 472-1196

15. Go to an outdoor concert at Symphony Square. 476-6064

16. Watch the UT Longhorns play at Memorial Stadium. 471-1420

17. Swim in the constant 68 degrees, spring-fed Barton Springs (476-9044) or the heated Stacy pool (477-7273).

18. Play a round of golf on one of the many first-class Austin golf courses. 478-0098

19. Prepare your bbest pun and participate in the O. Henry Pun Off (May). 472-1903

20.Run in the Capitol 10,000 (April). 445-3596

21. Enjoy live music 7 nights a week in one of the many local clubs. 478-0098

22. Go to Sixth Street on Halloween for a Spook-tacular time. 478-0098

23. Clebrate July 4th by listening to the Austin Symphony and watch the fireworks on Auditorium Shores. 476-6064

24. Take a tour of the Governor's Mansion, weekday mornings. 463-5518

25. Stroll the twelve-acre grounds at Laguna Gloria Art Meseum and enjoy an exhibit. 458-8191

26. Spend a few hours experiencing rural central Texas as it was in the 1880's at the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farm. 837-1215

27. Visit the George Washington Carver Museum and Library. 472-4809

28. Picnic at Rosewood Park during the Juneteenth Celebration (June). 472-6838

29. Take a tour of the University of Texas campus. 471-1420

30. Celebrate Diez Seis y Seid de Septiembre at Fiesta Gardens (Sept.). 476-7502

31. Take a Historic Walking Tour of downtown Austin. 478-0098/442-1004

32. Go sculling, paddle boating or canoeing on Town Lake. 478-0098

33. Campp and swim at Ssndy Creek. 469-6867

34. "Take a hike" on Barton Creek Nature Preserve. 478-0098

35. Stay in one of Austin's historic bed & breakfasts. 478-0098

36. Go to a play at Mary Mood Northen Theatre. 448-8484

37. Visi the 1840's French Legation, a foreign embassy. 472-8180

38. Follow the Walk of Stars on Six Street. 478-0098

39. Visit the Elisabet Ney Museum, studio and home to this German sculptor. 458-2255

40. Shop at the downtown Bluebbonnet Market Place. 476-3484

41. Spend a morning/afternoon at the Travis County Farmers' Market. 454-1002

42. Tour Austin's local wineries and sample award-winning wines. 478-0098

43. Experience unique shopping at Sixth Street's "West End". 478-0098

44. "and they're off!" Horse racing at Manor Downs. 272-5581

45. Ride the train or fly a kite in Zker Park. 477-7273

46. Spend some time at Discovery Hall, a hands-on science center. 474-7616

47.Tour our historic State Capitol Building. 463-0063

48. View the spectacular sunset from the Oasis Cantina del Lago. 266-2441

49. Research your roots in the genealogy department at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives & Library. 463-5463

50. Attend the Austin/Travis Country Livestock Show & Rodeo (March). 4733-9200

51. Spend a day or two at the Old Pecan St. Spring/Fall Arts Festivals. 448-1797 (May & September)

52. Park at Palmer Auditorium, take the "Dillo" and tour 9not narrated) downtown Austin and the UT area. 478-0098

53. Have a western hat made by the famous hatmarker Manny Gammage. 441-4287

54. Attend an outdoor theatrical or musical performance at Ziker park. 397-1463

55. Go boating on Lake Austin and stop at The Pier to listen to a local band. 327-4562

56. On a hot, sizzling day, ice skate at Northcross Mall. 451-5102

57. Take the children to the Austin Children's Museum. 472-2494

58. Tour a historic home, the 1850's Neill-Cochran House. 478-2335

59. Visit the museum and library of the 36th President, Lyndon Baines Johson, 482-5137

60. Explore the grounds of the national Wildflower Research Center. 929-3600

61. Attend a performance by hte Austin Lyric Opera. 472-5927

62. In May, go to Laguna Gloria's "Fiesta". 458-8191

63. Attend a performance at the Capitol City Playhouse. 472-2966

64. Watch the summer regattas on Lake Travis. 478-0098

65. See a play at hyde Park Theatre. 452-6688

66. Camp at almost any of the LCRA parks. 469-6867

67. Bcycle on scenic Loop 360. 478-0098

68. Enjoy the Austin Symphony at Bass Concert Hall. 476-6064

69. Attend a concert at the Frank Erwin Center. 477-6060

70. Attend the annual "Spamarama".280-7961

71. Sail, jet ski or scuba dive at Lake Travis. 478-0098

72. Take in over 400 up and coming bands performing during the annual South X Southwest Music and Media Conference. (March) 467-797973.

73. Browse around the Huntington Art Gallery. 471-7324

74. Buy something unique at the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar. (Dec.) 447-1605

75. Enjoy legendary Blues music on "the Drag". 478-0098

76. Attend "Safari" at the Austin nature Center. (April) 327-8181

77. Join in the Celebration at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. (may) 472-7142

78. Watch the performance of the Living Chrstmas Tree Concert. (Dec.) 338-4473

79. Visit the 126-year old authentic German Bier Garten-Scholtz's. 477-4171

80. Watch lengendary golfers at the Libberty Mutual Legends of Golf PGA Seniors Tournament. 329-1076

81. Take in a show at one of Texas's oldest theatres, The Paramount. 472-5411

82. Take a scenic drive through the Hill Country. 478-0098

83. Play Frisbee Golf at Ziker Park or Pease Park. 477-7273

84. See the peascocks while enjoying Sunday brunch at the historic Green Pastures Restaurant. 444-1888

85. Put on a costume and samba at "Carnaval". (Feb.) 476-5461

86. Attend the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. (Apr.) 329-0770

87. visit the Austin Garden Center for Florarama. (May) 477-8672

88. Shop early for Chtistmas at the Junior League's Christmas Affair. (Nov.) 467-8982

89. Sample the best food and drink from some of Austin's top chefs at the annual "Taste of the Town". 4766-2729

90. Watch or play in the "Hoop t Up" street basketball tournament. (oct.) 474-2255

91. Expand your art collection at the Austin Artists Harvest. 473-3866

92. Watch the best in high school sports at the UIL state competitions. 471-58833

93. Windsurf at Windy Point. 345-3897

94. See a performance of "Tuna Christmas" or "Greater Tuna". 472-5411

95. Spend the day at Emma Long Metropolitan Park. 346-1831

96. Walk the historic Bremond Block and view several historical homes. 478-0098

97. Enjoy a performance by Ballet Austin. 476-9051

98. Visit the Old Bakery & Emporium - a registered national landmark, now a shop filled with arts & crafts made by local senior citizenx. 477-5961

99. visit the Umlauf Sculpture Gardens and Museum. 455-5582

100. Browse through the austin Antique Mall. 451-5705

101. Enjoy an evening watching a professional Ice Hockey Team, the Austin Ice Bats. 927-PUCK(7825)

And that's just the short list. I have been in Austin (now living in Round Rock, just north of Austin) since 1991. I don't think I will be moving anytime soon. Unless I win the lotto then I am off to Denmark.

I'd like to meet up with some local members/scooterists and start checking more things off the list. This weekend we're trying to head to the Old Pecan Street Spring Arts Festival. Later on that night I want to go see the Ironman movie Man I haven't been to the movies in a while. Which reminds me I really need to change my oil definitely past due. So hit either Lojical1 or I up if anyone's interested in meeting up.

[tyger23]

If you're ever down for First Thursday on SoCo, let me know. I live two blocks off congress.

Oh yeah, and Guerros is great, but Polvo's is the best mexican ever.
http://www.guerostacobar.com/
http://polvos.ypguides.net/

Be sure to ride your scoot to Polvo's, because parking is an absolute nightmare....

[madtolive]

count me in to help you on that list! i've lived here for damn near 7 years and haven't done a third of the stuff mentioned! lemme just get comfortable riding in traffic and we'll paint the town red, corsair. westside wheelers, how many of ya'll are in as well?

hey brains, i saw your bud at urban moto. him and my zombie blood were hanging out. i'm pretty sure he was chatting her up. see ya there tomorrow morning?

[maribell]

anyone up for anything tomorrow nite?

[Corsair]

anyone up for anything tomorrow nite?

Riding, The Art Festival, Food, More Riding (I still haven't really spent anytime downtown), and the Movies? If my day goes anything like that I'm good

[BadBrains]

Crap, I'll be at a graduation party (don't get me wrong, there's booze and fun to be had) so I won't be able to make it.

madtolive, I'm headed that way right now!

[Corsair]

Hey who's the couple riding 2up on a Black Buddy around Lamar? I keep seeing you guys everytime I go into Austin.

[rajron]

Austin looks like a lot of fun.
I would join you all but I’m too far away.
I remember eating at the Iron Works in 1990, the interior looks the same except for the upgraded picnic tables, but I thought the building exterior used to be white?

[Corsair]

Another GREAT weekend in Austin! Lojical1 and I decided to head down to the Pecan Street Festival. On the way there some guy with a video cam filmed us on our scooters (Man was he amped about scooters ) We chatted it up while waiting at one of those extra long lights I've been talking about. The dude was pretty cool.

We had a little running around to do before we hit the festivals, so we got to enjoy a really good day of riding (weather was perfect). On the way to the fest we stopped by Urban Moto to hang out with Greg, kinda hoping to see MadtoLive pick up her new Buddy . So while we're talking the guy with the video cam walks by us. Turns out he's Joel of MRP. The guy's great and he let us know about all this great new stuff for the Buddy/Blur they're putting out. He ended up filming us again so you may just see us on youtube...lol

Well off to the Fest!

OMG! On our way there we rode by one of the greatest places EVER...




...A FRIGGIN BMX Park right in the middle of the city! I LOVE AUSTIN!






The cool kids








"Dude... where's my bike?!"


"oh... there it is"


now this moment was so inspiring... just before it was time to go this kid comes riding through the park yelling "HEY EVERYBODY... NEVER GIVE UP!!!" Man that was just amazing. I could have just stayed there the entire day taking pictures but lojical1 was hungry and turns out my "hey just let me stop here for a second" turn out to be about an hour ...lol


(completely random but I had to take a pic of this house)


ran into a couple of bikers that were more than happy to let us park next to them. We ended up getting a premium parking spot right at the festival








great music


dude was killing it!


come and get it! (food that is)


thunder thunder thunder..turkey... Hoooo!


Mmmm


good day at the fest... now time to meet up with some friends


The three amigos


the meet up spot





You all are amazing! (man I talked so much you would have thought I'd been drinking all night...lol)


Maribell definitely wasn't joking about the sign (She's too cool) THANK YOU so much for arranging this Mary, we had a great time! Can't wait to do it again.

Another great great weekend in Austin.

PS
For all you Buddy Riders that didn't show up this week know that we're planning a BBQ for our next meet up! Chyeah! So see you there.

[BadBrains]

Maaaan, I wish I could have gone. I'm very much down for the BBQ, barring natural disasters.

[madtolive]

yay, thanks for posting the pics! yes, that was a fun evening indeed! we really need to have these soirees more often. when shall we have the bar b q? this weekend is mother's day, next weekend is my graduation, and the weekend after that the chef is going to be in el paso. what's everyone else's schedule look like?

and with my as yet unnamed zombie, the three amigos will be the fantastic four. and once brains decides to be initiated into the atx buddy mafia we can be the planeteers! dibs on the hispanic kid! "heart!"

[BadBrains]

yay, thanks for posting the pics! yes, that was a fun evening indeed! we really need to have these soirees more often. when shall we have the bar b q? this weekend is mother's day, next weekend is my graduation, and the weekend after that the chef is going to be in el paso. what's everyone else's schedule look like?

and with my as yet unnamed zombie, the three amigos will be the fantastic four. and once brains decides to be initiated into the atx buddy mafia we can be the planeteers! dibs on the hispanic kid! "heart!"

Let's see... red hair, likes to play with fire... I'm not sure which one fits me best. Maybe the Asian girl?

[louie]

well corsair and logical1 you did pick the best town around to move to. i almost moved to austin many years ago and i've done a few things on that list; bartan springs, ironhouse bbq, 6th street or is that ave, great music and more great music, river walk, watched the bats and ate blue bell icecream for the first time (before it was exported to other states). birmingham is my home but i believe austin is what birmingham wants to be and very similar in topograghy and weather - the river.
maybe i'm just a bit jealous.
good to see ya'll found a good home

[Corsair]

well corsair and lojical1 you did pick the best town around to move to.

Definitely! If you ever come for a visit you're more than welcome here


Oh by the way I just connected with a another scooter friend here and he says that a lot of the local scooter/hipster kids hang out at The Beauty Bar. Anyone know about this place?

[madtolive]

beauty bar: best dj in town, hands down. vibe? uber, and i mean UBER uber hipster. on some nights it's more pretentious than others. the conga line i tried to get started once got nowhere. vibewise, it's a better scene (depending on your definition of "scene") across the street at side bar or creekside.

a must: sundays at elysium. also try the peacock lounge on the eastside.

if you ever feel like learning to dance like a messican, hit up me an my bf. we'll take ya'll to some real dance spots. no queso allowed.

wait, i just remembered the last time i went to the beauty bar. it was during sxsw, and i had literally just walked through the door, when some jackass spits beer all over me. i don't think it was a critique of my taste in fashion, rather a very bad case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. needless to say, i summarily turned on my heel and walked back out. mmmm, indeed, as a admission of their too-cool-for-school-ness, all during sxsw, only people with sxsw wristbands were welcome at the beauty bar.

good times.

[ADouble]

Man...I'm jealous...so i..i...i don't care...just playing...lol...when i come to visit you all have to take me out...Corsair I don't want to hear maybe later or I'm tired...and you still need to meet me half way MAN!!! Its only a day and 8 hours total...you can meet me half way come on you not coming out of that much gas money..lol...My Blur is itching...lol

[ADouble]

Wait im not done yet...man its a lot to do down there i got to come....ok i think im done....wait hold on come meet me half way...come on....lol...ok i'm done....??????

[Corsair]

I've BEEN telling you that you need to come down here! Seriously, leaving Detroit to come here has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. You need to start applying to some jobs here and just make the move (you bring all the rest of my isht with you too *hint*hint*). Mannnn I can't wait to go riding with you. You're going to love it here.

[ADouble]

I know I'm just trying to get my A+ certification and all my network administration certs as well before i make a move...*hint*hint*(to all those who may have jobs that needs an IT person in the near future) lets make a list of the certs*hint*hint*

* CCNA – (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
* CompTIA A+ Certification
* CompTIA Network+

Network Administration Curriculum

* Cisco Network Academy’s curriculum (CCNA certification program Semesters 1 through 4)
o Network concepts and topologies
o OSI model
o Network devices: identification of functions and when to use
o TCP/IP and IP addressing
o Routing protocols
o Cisco routers and switches
o Start-up configuration
o Configuring interfaces
* Designing and documenting networks
* Microsoft Project
* Visio
* Cisco-Works
* Cabling Basics
* Communications & Professional Development
o Business Communication & Professionalism
o Customer Service
o Career Management including Resume and Interviewing skills
o Introduction to Project Management


*hint*hint*wink*wink*...lol

[Corsair]

hey we went down to San Antonio Sunday and saw someone on a Buddy rockin a green Corazzo jacket (riding on the 410 service road near the mall) would that happen to be a board member here?

[Alix B]

Ha Ha. I'm it. I'm the one on the service road!

[ericalm]

Aw, man, I never get scooter spotted!

[Corsair]

Ha Ha. I'm it. I'm the one on the service road!

that is way too crazy what are the chances that it was you only if I could have caught up to you. We definitely have to hang out some time. Take care and MANY happy miles to you

[madtolive]

Hey, just wanted to give ya'll a heads up about a music fest this weekend:

Pachanga Festival at Waterloo Park, Saturday May 31. There will be 22 bands playing (many of them local), including Grupo Fantasma, Vallejo and Maneja Beto, very very good stuff you guys.

If you buy tix online you get two for $16. Doors open at noon, but i don't think my boy and i will go until about 4. http://pachangafest.com/

FYI: there will be very much of the "getting down". i hope ya'll can make it, it's definitely going to be a good time!

[Corsair]

so who's all going?

[madtolive]

me and my boy are gonna be there around 5... and we *might* have two extra free tix...

[justscooten]

ok im ready to move . after all the great pics im so sick of michigan now

[madtolive]

im almost sort of embarrassed to ask, since response to my invitations has been uh, well, lets just say spring is a busy time for everyone and that is understandable. just you know, fyi, my hombre will be out of town on saturday, so if anyone wants to get together for those atx buddy mafia shenanigans that are few and far between, holla at your girl.

[Corsair]

so if anyone wants to get together for those atx buddy mafia shenanigans that are few and far between, holla at your girl.

I'm sooo sorry I didn't catch up with you. I've be getting slammed at work and pretty much slept through everything this past weekend. I think I'm going to head down to Urban Moto Saturday so I'll be up for meeting up. I really want to try out Freebird's Monster Burritos


PS
Many Apologies because you're too cool

[maribell]

I am in Canada, eh. My scooter is far far away.