Monday, February 04, 2002
Low batteries |1:15 AM|
Oh, wow. 2 days ago was 02/02/02. I'm such a fucking dork. And a late one at that.
I drove out to the overlook tonight. It's this ridge of rock that has been dynamited through in order to allow a highway. It's right next to a river and the largest bridge here in Austin. If you're quick and nimble (Or drunk and stoned) you can make your way up the broken bits of stone to the top of the ridge. From there you have a fantastic view of all of Austin, the river, and this giant bridge. The area is populated with small rodents, mammals, deer, and something I've never gotten a good look at. It's got red eyes whatever it is.
I go to the overlook every so often, and try not to disturb the pot smokers and fornicators, who have discovered this place in increasing numbers over the years. I've taken a couple people up there, to show them around and impress them with the view. I actually took a sort of
"Dark Passages" journey across the top, hoping not to get eaten by spiders. Okay. Maybe it was nothing like dark passages. But I and a friend found these bizarre nests that we couldn't identify. And there was the thing with red eyes, and many spider webs. We spent the night on some rocks staring at clouds in the dark sky, the most amusing of which looked like a maid slipping and throwing up a huge platter of dishes.
I couldn't get to the top of the ridge tonight, the cops showed up. A lot of cops. They were pulling some guy over for God knows what but it was right next to where I was parking. I'm sure I look totally innocent turning my car on and leaving right after they arrived. Good work Cecil, very subtle. I did find a way down to the underside of the bridge, secretly hidden by a sign that said "Public boat ramp". I was spooked from under the bridge by care free laughter. I skedaddled back to my car and took off into the night. Bringing me back here, with a camera full of pictures that are too dark to bother sharing with you folks. Sorry, I'll bring a flashbulb and a flashlight next time. I did use two pairs of socks, and I brought a lighter. You know, in case I had to burn stuff.
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