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Stories from Austin, Terlingua and the rest of the Lone Star State, seen through the eyes of a Brit still learning that it’s pronounced “puh-CAN,” not “pee-can.”


A Temporary Solution to Temporary Living

Aug 7, 2026

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4 min read

A Temporary Solution to Temporary Living

Temporary accommodation has a habit of becoming surprisingly permanent.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie
How Much Truck Is Too Much Truck?

Jul 24, 2026

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3 min read

How Much Truck Is Too Much Truck?

Buying a truck ought to be straightforward. Decide what you need it to carry, find one capable of carrying it and try not to become emotionally attached to anything with unnecessary chrome.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie
My First Fourth, Again

Jul 10, 2026

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2 min read

My First Fourth, Again

July included my first Fourth of July since returning to the United States.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie
In Search of Bats

Jun 26, 2026

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3 min read

In Search of Bats

Austin once tried to get rid of the bats beneath Congress Avenue Bridge. Now people fly in from around the world to watch them leave.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie
Would You Get Into a Taxi With Nobody Driving?

Jun 12, 2026

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3 min read

Would You Get Into a Taxi With Nobody Driving?

Austin offered me the chance to put my life in the hands of a driverless car. I said yes. Autonomously.

Jack Opie
Jack Opie

A British expat building off-grid in the Texas desert, with travels, challenges and lessons generally learned the hard way.

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