TV: The Expanse Season 4

As you may be aware, I am a fan of The Expanse series.  I've seen all of the TV episodes and am halfway through Babylon's Ashes (book 6).  Thus, it is delightful to be able to share that season 4 will be coming to Amazon Prime on December 13th.  

Also, if you haven't seen any of the TV series yet then I do recommend reading Leviathan Wakes and Caliban's War first.  People I've talked to who watched the show first- and then read the first couple of novels- said the show was more enjoyable once they had the additional background information from the books.  Seasons 1-3 cover the events in books 1-3. 

Here's the teaser trailer for season 4:

June 2019 Austin Housing Market Statistics

Last month Austin's median home prices were at an all-time high at $407,400.  In just a month we're up to $420,000 in the city.

Infographics courtesy of Austin Board of REALTORS®.  Visit www.abor.com/statsjune19 for more information.  And, of course, contact Floyd Real Estate if you want to buy or sell property in the Austin area.

Trivia: The Creative Fund's July Trivia Fundraiser

Join us on July 17th at Austin's Scoot Inn for a live team trivia fundraiser benefitting The Creative Fund.  As always, form teams of 4-6 to participate in 5 rounds of questioning and 1 round of picture puzzles.  Come with a team, or come alone and find a team to join.  

Tickets are $20 per person and they are available now.  Proceeds go to The Creative Fund and its efforts to help Austin's performing artists afford rental fees at local venues.  

Remember:  outside is hot, but trivia happens in air-conditioned comfort.

Food: Buffalo Lamb Chop Appetizer

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Recently, Sara and I celebrated our 10 year date-iversary.  We went to ALC Steaks, as we are wont to do for such occasions, wherein we could indulge in our favorite cuts (filet for her, the dry aged/grass fed strip for me).   And indulge we did, which leads me to the raison d'être of this post:  ALC's buffalo sauce slathered lamb chop appetizer is delicious and I wanted to let you know.  

I typically order the shrimp cocktail or the crab cakes when I eat at ALC.  Those are good options as well (though, ALC has never taken up my suggestion of offering bacon wrapped shrimp with remoulade); however, if you (1) find yourself at ALC Steaks and (2) at all like lamb then I recommend ordering the chops before diving into a delicious steak.

ALC's dry aged/grass fed strip steak, served Oscar style.