Over the moon in Austin
Last night’s (almost) full moon, called Snow Moon or Hunger Moon. I missed the total eclipse on Wednesday night because the sky was clouded over.
Attention-loving Austin was over the moon yesterday because all eyes were focused on the Democratic Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama held at the University of Texas last night. The town was buzzing with watch parties, but we opted to watch the debate via CNN.com, with the computer hooked up to the TV, in the comfort of home. Those of you in states with earlier primaries may be tired of the debates and media polling already, but here in Texas, where we’re usually ignored by candidates and pollsters alike, this is a historic occasion. For once, our primary votes will have an impact on which candidate gets the nomination.
The paper this morning showed a photo of Barack Obama singing “Boogie Back to Texas” with Austin singers Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel and Joe Ely.
Don’t forget, all you garden bloggers—you can boogie back to Texas on April 5th for the Garden Bloggers Spring Fling. No matter how the political parties shake out, this is going to be a fun party!
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That’s a beautiful picture. I noticed a striking moon outside through the windows last night-but was too tired to think of taking a photo.
I’ve been trying to get a pic of every full moon for the last few months. Unfortunately I couldn’t see it during the eclipse, which I was looking forward to. —Pam
Gorgeous picture of the moon.
Like a big pizza pie, right? Thanks for your comment, Lisa. —Pam
Pam great photo. I tried to take a picture of the eclipse and got a big white blob. It was a lovely sight here in Nashville, pink clouds and indigo sky. Sorry you missed it this year but there will be more.
gail
Oh, I’m glad you got to see it with your own eyes. I saw pics on the news, and it did look lovely. By the way, if your camera has a manual setting, that might work better for you than the automatic setting. I get a big, white blob if I use any setting besides manual for my moon shots. And I either use a tripod or brace my camera against something steady to avoid blurring the photo. —Pam
Pam,
Glad you mentioned the debate. I thought both candidates did very, very well, and was proud of that hell-raisin’ Austin audience too.
Bill got a press pass but was stuck in a room with 8 zillion other reports from around the world. It would have been a trip to have been in the auditorium.
J.
Yes, it would have been memorable, I’m sure. Did you read John Kelso’s article in the Statesman today about the press room? —Pam
Great picture of the moon! Thankfully my hubby made it home safely after five days in Austin. The weather was terrible here and he was concerned he might have to stay the night at the Dallas airport.
Unfortunately for him he worked day and night and had no time for pleasure.
That’s too bad, as the weather was great in Austin this past week. I’m glad he made it home safely. —Pam
awesome moon photo. my husband is a total u.s. politics junkie. the debate was must watch tv…but I have to admit my mind wandered to all you austin garden bloggers.
cheers.
irena
Thanks, Irena. It’s been a crazy couple of days in Austin lately. —Pam
We had a lovely eclipse here.
I think millions of people are thrilled that their votes matter this primary season. Here in Georgia, we became a Super Tuesday state for the first time and it was a trip!
Lucky you to see the eclipse! Maybe next time for me. —Pam
The full moon was wonderful, but it was a bummer to keep looking out for the eclipse and see only clouds. Your photo gives just the right feeling, Pam.
With no cable, we thought we’d have to catch the rebroadcast of the debate on PBS, but luckily a guest used the same trick that you did, with a computer and a TV. I’m so glad we saw it in real time with people who were interested in the process!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
It was marvelous to see a presidential debate broadcast from Austin, wasn’t it? —Pam