So all the things he mentions hating about Texas culturally are the things I enjoy. I think this may further drive the point home about how much we differ cultu

So all the things he mentions hating about Texas culturally are the things I enjoy. I think this may further drive the point home about how much we differ culturally in each state. I have had family in Austin since the 70's and they are not fans of all the 'California rain'. [Then again- when parts of my family left Oklahoma for California during a huge egress caused by the Oklahoma dustbowl (1930's) I am sure the people in California were just as displeased at all these damn okies invading their state.] The USA could easily be a small number of nations each with its own rich cultural heritage. The author mentions lack of outdoor activities- yet I did not read about him getting a hunting or fishing license- yes I know that is very likely something he is not interested in- but that is my point.. I love guns, so Texas and I get along pretty well- the state did not have his activities so he gave up. Trust me there is plenty to do in Austin- but if you move from Cali you can't arrive there and be suprised its not Cali! Also on the heat, I would hear the same thing when I was in Kansas City from California transplants- they could not stand the 'extreme' cold/hot. The only thing I can say to them is there is a reason coastal property has always been so in demand. My buddies in San Diego talk about going jogging before work- if you do that in Austin, depending on the season, you are going to be covered in sweat as soon as you walk out the door. It's not as bad as San Antonio but it's also not got anything close to a coastal breeze. I wish someone local would have helped this dude plug into Texas and adapt to his new surroundings- it's never going to be California. IMHO it's better. But again I am one of those gun toting redneck hillbillies who likes fishing and hunting. I don't need to move to California to know it would be torture for me.