Lessons learned in 2009

I decided to finish out 2009 and leave the negative behind; the pseudo friends, the bad taste in my mouth from the Hog Island Guys, the negative experiences with the City of Austin.... 2010 is a new year. We hope it will bring the completion of the Austinville project; Strut, Amy's Ice Creams, RunTex and Opal Divines and the exciting opening of a Phil's Ice House 78704. We purchased some property at the corner of Barton Skyway and South Lamar for the new Phil's Ice house/Amy's Ice Creams combination. the plans are in the final stages and we should submit to the City pretty soon. It will include a playscape and a family friendly area to gather from, the great neighborhoods; Barton Hills, Zilker, Bouldin Creek, Galindo and Dawson. We hope that it will be as successful as the other Burnet Road location and will be closer for our friends in South Austin, Circle C, Oak Hill and Sunset Valley to come.
We are also working on the little Shopping Center to the North, we like to call Austinville 78704. Never fear Thundercloud is staying, Ga Ga, a childrens store is coming, Hey Cupcake is coming to the little kiosk and Azul tequila is going to open a taqueria next to Thundercloud. it should be a little slice of everything GREAT in Austin; breakfast tacos, cupcakes, sandwiches, ice cream, burgers and local business at its BEST! Here's to you 2010, this is going to be a good one!!!!