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Mine brought her son over while she cleaned and I didn't mind until he got chocolate all over my white couch and she didn't tell me. It never came out and I had to get it recovered....too much of a risk in my opinion. She just turned on the tv while she cleaned and he played in my not child friendly house.

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I thought Border Collies generally listened very well. I know mine does.

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She's a mix of a border collie, Aussie, and Anatolian shepherd. She can focus for a little while and then SQUIRREL...BIRD...

She's two but we got her a year ago and she had a broken shoulder. We couldn't work with her until we had it rebuilt and then rehabbed...she NEEDED training after all that.

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Just got back from Turks and Caicos and it was incredible.


Seven Stars Resort was absolutely top notch, unreal food, very few children, unbelievable service, etc.

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This!

It doesn't seem like her decision making skills are going to change whether you say something or not...

OK So for an older crowd not wearing penis and condom veils.

I still recommend staying in that area because it is a good central downtown location.

Food:
Make Reservations EARLY
Uchi
Uchiko
Odd Duck
Foreign and Domestic
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Salty Sow (Great happy hour food and drink)
Olive and June
Qui
Parkside
Clark's Oyster Bar
Sway
East Side King Hole in the Wall
Searsucker
Soto
Barlata
Arro
Squeal

Try to sign up for Car to Go and y'all can use that to get around town. That or Zip Car.

There is a lot of stuff to do on Town Lake - rentals and such. Look up Rocket Electrics Bikes they do electric bike rentals downtown.
Also look up Paddle Zen, they do kayaks, SUP boards, etc.

I would now recommend Rainey St. moreso that I know you ladies are older than college aged.

You can do a brewery tour.
Checkout Austin Beer Garden Brewery as well.

Try and contact the girl at Nail's Y'all - she might do a party if y'all are interested in manicures. She does AMAZING nail art and you can get drunk during your party.

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Prob won't do that since half those attending are married with kids and we aren't college age. Thanks for all the suggestions, this is a good starting point.

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Well then my assumption was wrong! Let me line out something that people my age (32) would do.

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It looks like this is really close to the convention center. This is in walking distance to south congress, 6th street, rainey st, etc. You can catch a cab anywhere else or use uber or a Pedicab.

There are also a lot of restaurants in walking distance.

Brunch on Sundays before you get out of town is a great idea but you will have to wake up early.

Bars: **I'm assuming this is a wild penis wearing bachelorette party**

Dirty 6th:
Cheers
Maggie Mays
Shakespears
Library Bar

West 6th:
The Ranch
Molotov
Rio
Kung Foo Saloon (Get the pickle shots with tito's vodka)
Dirty Bill's
Pete's Piano Bar (girls love piano bars)

Rainey St started as a great place that locals frequented - as it gets more popular it's getting a little more wild. It's not hipster, there are a lot of fun places to go but you won't be drunk dancing to a dj. It's still fun to check out.
There are a bunch of food trucks for drunk food - chilantro is definitely worth checking out!

Restaurants:
Benji's Cantina
Torchy's
Polvos
Breakfast tacos at Tacodeli
Blacks BBQ on Barton Springs
Food trucks on South Congress
I think Hopdoddy is overrated and man the line is ridiculous - don't waste your time.
Trudy's
Chuy's


Daytime Activities:
float the river (though November might be too cold)
Sip on cocktails at Hula Hut or Oasis where you get a lake view for sunset
Rent kayaks and paddle around Town Lake
Mount Bonnell for sunset (not in walking distance)
Walk down south congress and shop!

If you are looking for something more 'expensive' I can write that up, too. There are a lot of great foodie restaurants like Barley Swine, Odd Duck, Foreign and Domestic, etc.

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When people say, "Must be nice..." to something that they're totally capable of getting/doing.

Or when people say, "Lucky!" about things that have nothing to do with luck.

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Yes to all of this...I go on vacation and I get "oh you have the life"...you would too if you saved money. I made the decision not to pop out 3 kids before 30...I get to go on vacation. It's not luck and yes, it is nice.