Meta: German Viewers

Sign From Germany's Booth at 2011 SXSW Interactive

Fred the Dachshund in Barton Creek

For reasons Google Analytics has not yet helped me explain, this site experienced a large spike in visits a few days ago.  Most of them were from Germany.  Seeing as I don't post about Hasselhoff and I haven't recently posted about my dachshund or sausage, I can only assume that they were drawn here to find out what happens when one of their automotive products strikes an obese Texas raccoon.

Anyway, I'm not sure what drew the Germans in.  I sometimes have a spike in Russian viewers, which I attribute to me being confused with the Serbian DJ Dave Floyd.

Speaking of dachshunds: you may think that a long dog with absurdly short legs wouldn't enjoy hiking.  It is actually quite the contrary.  My dachshund, Fred, will hike 4-5 miles and still have plenty of energy to play fetch when he gets home.  That's impressive for a dog who's about six inches tall and is 11.5 years old.

Coming Soon: DIVE Bar

[photo (by WDFloyd): NE Corner of Guadalupe and 17th, the Future Home of DIVE Bar]

It's mid-February, and I'm excited about a lot of things. First of all, I can't wait for the Catalyst 8 Mad Hatter Tea Party on 2/22. Second (and only because of the chronology), I can't wait for the opening of DIVE Bar at Guadalupe and 17th (across from the Dog & Duck, right next to the D. Berman Gallery.

DIVE will feature a full bar in a neighborly setting. Located near the Capitol Complex, the Texas Attorney General's office, and the Wells Fargo Tower, DIVE will a great place to walk for cocktails. A couple of my good friends will be taking some shifts behind the bar, and I hear rumors of some pretty awesome entertainment which is currently being lined up. And, DIVE is owned by some good folks who do a lot of good things for the community.

Last time I checked, DIVE will be opening right around SXSW. I plan to be there, giddy about SXSW Interactive.