Lake Travis – Randall Metting

Birthday Boasting: 39 Reasons I Love Austin, Texas

October 30, 2012 by Randall Metting 3 Comments

While seeming incredibly unrealistic to me, today, I celebrate a whopping 39 years on this amazing carnival ride we call life. Considering I still feel like a kid at heart, continue to live life to the fullest (as best I can) and, honestly, have no immediate plans of “growing up” anytime soon, I felt it […]

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Walkin’ On Water

July 11, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

More and more now, I get asked by both current residents and out-of-towners about unique, off-the-beaten path experiences I recommend checking out here in the Austin area. Granted we’re gifted with many amazing options both locally and out in the Texas Hill Country, there’s not one obvious answer. However, since we’re in the midst of […]

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Tunes With A View

July 6, 2012 by Randall Metting Leave a Comment

With the summer upon us, if you find yourself seeking great tunes, outdoors, with a backdrop of Lake Travis, the beautiful Texas Hill Country and those amazing sunsets, you certainly need to check out KGSR’s latest live music series, “Lakeside Live,” out on The Rooftop at Uncle Billy’s over Lake Travis, next to the famed […]

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