LadyBirdPaddler

regular · South Congress

Lady Bird Lake regular who logs paddling miles before sunrise. Always reporting water conditions, trash cleanups, and bat sightings.

Joined Aug 2021 · 17 posts

See you at the Red Bud Isle launch!

Recent posts

• Realtor recommendation for first time buyers in South Austin

  This is exactly what I needed, thank you. Reached out to Ricky Cain yesterday and we are meeting this weekend to talk through the first time buyer process. Fingers crossed.

  13d ago

• Realtor recommendation for first time buyers in South Austin

  We are finally buying, first time, looking around 78704 and 78745. Want an agent who will not rush us and knows how to negotiate.

  15d ago

• Water heater is leaking and I need a plumber today, who is good

  ABC Home & Commercial is another solid choice for quick service. Most people think of them for pest control, but they have a dedicated plumbing department too.

  16d ago

• Anyone have an electrician they trust for a panel upgrade?

  Dial One Electrical did our panel last spring. Tech showed up when they said, put drop cloths down from the garage to the hallway, and explained what he was swapping before he touched anything. Zero mess when he left.

  16d ago

• Vet recommendation for a very anxious dog

  Our rescue shakes the second we pull into a parking lot. ZippiVet let us wait in the car until a room was ready, which made a huge difference for him.

  17d ago

• Estate planning lawyer recommendation for a will and trust

  Thanks for the input! We ended up booking a consultation with Robbins Estate Law at 3800 N Lamar Blvd.

  17d ago

• Honest mechanic in South Austin? Dealer quoted me something wild

  Austin's Automotive Specialists is fine for routine maintenance like brakes, but for major truck transmission work I'd go with Newman's. You can look at https://www.newmansauto.com/ to see what they cover.

  17d ago

• Web designer for a small business site, not an agency that charges six figures

  I would compare deliverables, not just the headline price. A domain, updates, and a logo can turn a cheap initial quote into a different number.

  17d ago

• Wedding photographer recommendations for spring 2027

  Agree on sticking to candids! You spend way too much of your wedding day taking standard group portraits otherwise.

  19d ago

• Need a colorist who is good at balayage, north Austin

  Honestly, paying a bit more beats having your hair turned orange over and over. I would just call and ask for a quick consult.

  21d ago

• Who do you use for tree trimming? Big live oaks over the roof

  G’s Landscaping trimmed our oaks last winter. The crew arrived when expected, checked with me before cutting near the roofline, and hauled everything off the same day. They were friendly, worked carefully around the fence, and did not turn the visit into a string of extra sales pitches. I would call them again.

  21d ago

• Need a colorist who is good at balayage, north Austin

  Yeah, and Austin Curls is way out in Steiner Ranch and mostly specializes in curly hair cuts and styling. Theory has a Round Rock location too if that is closer to you.

  21d ago

• Young Thug and The New Generation Tour hits Moody Sept 30

  Good call. I will post if the set times get published closer to the date.

  23d ago

• Young Thug and The New Generation Tour hits Moody Sept 30

  Wednesday September 30 at 7:00 PM, Young Thug and The New Generation Tour lands at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, 1401 Trinity Street. YSL Records is presenting it, and the bill pairs him with a collaborative lineup of newer hip hop acts rather than a single support slot. Availability and entry details: https://www.gigsberg.com

  25d ago

• Fiesta Austin returns to the MACC Sept 26 and 27

  Parking down on River Street is the weak point. Worth walking in from downtown or getting dropped off, especially on Saturday.

  26d ago