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Big, big wash
Q: I have some large items that need to be washed. Do you know of any Laundromats here in Austin with extra large washing machines?
C. A.
A: Ben White Laundry Room & Cleaners, 2919 Manchaca Road, and The Laundry Boy, 7309 Cameron Road, have extra-large washers.
Q: I recall reading in your column in the Austin American-Statesman about six months ago the mention of two reference books about Texas facts and information. One was the “Texas Almanac” published by the Dallas Morning News. The other I can’t recall but I thought it might have been published by a state agency. If you can provide me with the name of that second reference book, I would greatly appreciate it. I have enjoyed your column for many years. Keep up the good work — I hope you keep writing for a long time.
Sincerely,
R.C.
A: It wasn’t me writing about two books, and a search did not reveal another writer with that reference. My guess is the “Handbook of Texas” which is a standard at my desk.
Hope this helps!
Q: My summer exercise program has actually paid off, and generally I’m thrilled with the results. The only downside is that my favorite jeans are now hanging low and are too baggy to wear out of the house. Is there anyone in town who can take jeans in at the waist without leaving obvious irregularities on the fabric?
W.V.B.
A: Try the folks at Ace Tailors or Nelda’s. Both are very very good!
File under “one call I don’t want to make to United Feature Syndicate”… .
Q: My wife and I play the Word Game (in the newspaper) every day and have added many new words to our vocabularies. How else would I know the word etui? However, several things baffle me.
For instance, recently the root word was “tousled.” The words “loudest” and “duet” were not on the list of answers.
How do they determine what makes the list of answers? Secondly, obscure anatomical terms such as “pons” and “rete” are routinely among the answers but for instance the word “penis” will never show up.
I understand a lot of families do the puzzles with the kids, but what is gained by making an anatomically correct term for a body part a bad word? I would appreciate any light you might be able to shed on this conundrum.
W.R.
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