Where would you live? [Archive]

tommymac

01-13-2009, 03:21 PM

HurricaneHeather

01-13-2009, 03:23 PM

Okay, well all of those options are options because all the others are too cold for me :lol: In fact, Atlanta really shouldn't be on the list because it's too cold there for me.

smileyman

01-13-2009, 03:24 PM

Single I am going with Las Vegas. But since Freddie Spencers school i sclosed and I am tied to my gal, Ft Worth would be my next stop. Texas has everything Ft Worth is clean, modern, and centrally located. BUT, since I am poor and without means to live where i want I gotta go with The Tater Whore Vagina option...

G-Rex

01-13-2009, 03:34 PM

If you had the choice between these cities, where would you choose to LIVE(not visit) and why?

Having been to almost all of your poll choices, I'll give my .02.

Las Vegas - we lived there when I was younger. I liked it. My mom hated it. No seasons. It was just hot every day. Having been there a few times in my adult life, I like it still, but it's hot as balls. There is the proximity to the coast though.

Atlanta - I've ridden through Atlanta. There is GREAT riding less than an hour from downtown Atlanta. North Georgia is beautiful. My understanding is that year-round riding is mostly the case here.

Jacksonville - Neebs lives there. That's all the reason you need to go to Jax. :) I enjoyed my stop there. Good wing places too!

Phoenix - It's hot in the summer. Do you like sand and rocks in place of grass in your front yard? Did I mention it's hot? When I was there two years ago, I saw 101 at 8am, and 117 at 5pm.

Ft. Worth - Hell, you live in Austin. I don't have to tell you about Ft. Worth. I can tell you the traffic sucks on Friday afternoons when I'm making way to Austin. :lol:

If I had to make a decision out of your choices, I'd probably lean towards Atlanta or Jacksonville.

Homeslice

01-13-2009, 03:43 PM

Atlanta is my choice.......It has a diverse economy, OK cost of living compared to other major cities, and good mixture of things to do. Course if you're going to live in the South I would rather live in Asheville or Raleigh.

neebelung

01-13-2009, 03:45 PM

Jacksonville - Neebs lives there. That's all the reason you need to go to Jax. :) I enjoyed my stop there. Good wing places too!

Awwwwwww... *blush*

If I had to make a decision out of your choices, I'd probably lean towards Atlanta or Jacksonville.

Of your list, those would be my top choices too. (actually, we've always said if we were to ever leave Jax, the two places we'd consider would be Atlanta and Austin :lol: )

I lived in Atlanta for 8 years, and came to call it home (having moved there from SoCal). I still miss it, though I don't miss the traffic. Your love (or hate) of Atlanta will be based solely upon where you live and your commute. If you work in the burbs and can live in the burbs, too, you'll love it. If you work downtown or midtown though, and live in the burbs, commuting will BLOW.

Jacksonville is much more of a smalltown than Atlanta, but HUGE in terms of square miles - very spread out. We DO have year round riding, and we do have the beach. If you like boating, golf, outdoor stuff in general (and oh yeah, RIDING), then you'd love it here (but I have to warn you -- our roads are FLAT and STRAIGHT, which might take some getting used to coming from someplace with more texture to the landscape).

We LOVED Vegas when we were there, but I dunno that I could live there. :shrug:

Sixxxxer

01-13-2009, 03:57 PM

I had to vote for Jacksonville, Fl. Of course i'm kinda partial. We get to ride pretty much year round at least.

There all year round Riding Cities...And Fl SUCKS TO live in...I'd go with Phoenix or Ft Worth

xx CURVE xx

01-13-2009, 03:59 PM

None..all those places suck... Spain ftw

shmike

01-13-2009, 04:02 PM

1. Atlanta

2. Pheonix

CrazyKell

01-13-2009, 04:04 PM

Even though I've never visited them I'd choose Atlanta becuase it's most of what I'm looking for. I'd look for a decent climate, culture, good mix of sports, growth, and the "scene".

R6Chick

01-13-2009, 04:08 PM

I picked Jacksonville because I have always loved the area.

Atlanta, I've never really like the city or the outlining area.

I might be in Phoenix by the end of the year...

2up

01-13-2009, 04:09 PM

Will it shock you to know I'm going with Phoenix? :lol:

Here's why:

Vegas: Fun to visit, however, living there, no way, unless you like 24/7 insanity, which is what the main area of the city proper is, or, boredom outside of that area. :shrug:

Atlanta: Humid. High crime rate. And I'm just not a fan of that area of the country. And yes, I have spent a fair amount of time there.

Jacksonville: Flat. Humid. I don't know how much of a concern hurricanes are in that area but, no way I'd live in a hurricane area again. I do love the ocean but were I going to live near it again it would be in SoCal.

Ft. Worth: I know nothing about it but is it different enough from Austin to make moving within the state worth it?

Phoenix: People bitch about how hot it gets here for 2 to 3 months of the year but what they don't understand is after you become acclimated, it really does NOT feel that bad. I'll take the hot over that bullshit white stuff any day. I know people who don't enjoy the heat or who just visit for a couple of days don't get that, but, its true. Other than that, there is year round riding here, awesome roads, you're a few hours from the ocean if you want to see it, mountains everywhere, you can drive 2 hours to visit snow in the winter if you'd like, and now that the housing market is correcting IMO, awesome homes are very affordable. And while it is the desert, you're 2 hours away from VERY non-desert area.

Rider

01-13-2009, 04:10 PM

Right now I'd ave to say Ft Worth.

Phoenix - Home prices are Dropping faster than Taters ex-wife's panties
Las Vegas - Too hot
Atlanta - Too much crime
Anywhere in FL - too crowded and not enough people who speak English.

2up

01-13-2009, 04:11 PM

Even though I've never visited them I'd choose Atlanta becuase it's most of what I'm looking for. I'd look for a decent climate, culture, good mix of sports, growth, and the "scene".

You better come visit me here before you decide on that!!! If you're still trying to move that is. We NEED teachers in AZ. C'mon!

HurricaneHeather

01-13-2009, 04:24 PM

Okay, well at this point here is my take on all of these:

First off, I am a South Texan....I like hot, HATE cold.

Hubby is a pilot, and these are the areas that would be options sooner than later (none of these would be permanent, so if we don’t like it it’s not that big of a deal).

Atlanta: The only time I was there, to be honest, I felt very white and out of place. Also, Southern accents drive me up the wall. But, it is a big hub for aviation. This is the only city in these options where I know no one and/or have no job leads.

Jacksonville: I don’t like the beach. At all. My company’s headquarters are here, so there is that option for a job for me. Neebs and Shannon are there :D, so that is a plus.

Las Vegas: Again, I like hot. I am used to being close to other big cities and Vegas is out in the middle of nowhere as far as I am concerned. My boss worked at several casinos out there and has tons of job leads for me, and said she would make calls for me if we do move there.

Fort Worth: B-O-R-I-N-G. It’s an okay city, but I really don’t care for most of North Texas. It would be the easiest move, and a HUGE aviation area, but all I can say is, meh.

Phoenix: I have spent more time here than any of the other cities and I love it there. My only issue is how big it is. I have gotten used to the mid-sized city stuff and I like it. My roommate used to live there and would probably go with us if we moved there, but other than that we don’t really know anyone.

Lucky3623

01-13-2009, 04:25 PM

I dont know anything about fort worth but I would go with none of the above. Those areas are way too hot for me. From what i hear theresa lot of crime in atlanta, vegas has a growing suburban community and I am sure I could find work in my field, same as phoenix but i realy dont want to live in the desert.

Tom

Ft. Worth is pretty coo... quite spread out, but still a decently cool city. COL is cheaper than Dallas, and only 45 minute drive or 30 min train ride away.

I would choose AZ, just so I could play golf year round... :)

the chi

01-13-2009, 04:44 PM

Im with you, I dont DO cold!!

Las Vegas, NV - Too much of a party town for me...

Atlanta, GA - Been there, done that, burned the tshirt, I HATED ATL. Mean people, over crowded, but the more rural areas are nice

Jacksonville, FL - Doable, while not a big fan of FL, its warm, and hurricanes dont bother me. I prefer my area tho, fairly small, within an hour of major cities, and crystal clear water and truly white beaches!

Phoenix, AZ - Ive always thought it would be nice to live here! You get such a diverse place, and I like deserts!

Ft. Worth, TX - I grew up in the burbs of FW, its a great place, i mean come on, its TEXAS! How could you go wrong? :wink:

G-Rex

01-13-2009, 04:49 PM

Also, Southern accents drive me up the wall.

I thought you liked me. :panic: :lol:

neebelung

01-13-2009, 04:50 PM

Jacksonville: I don’t like the beach. At all. My company’s headquarters are here, so there is that option for a job for me. Neebs and Shannon are there :D, so that is a plus.

:lol: Well the airport is no where near the beach, so you don't have to go there if you don't wanna. :lol: Actually the airport is on the northside (I work like 5 min from there) which is the new up and coming area. Lots of new homes and shopping but traffic isn't bad up here (we live on the "other side of the bridge" so I cummute against the flow of traffic, which is great).

And NeonspeedRT is here too, don't forget!! (and Ninjakel is within driving distance... as are Rae, Katharine, and a mess of other Floridians!!)

HurricaneHeather

01-13-2009, 04:50 PM

I thought you liked me. :panic: :lol:

:lol: But there is only ONE of you here! If I was in Atlanta I would be surrounded! :panic:

neebelung

01-13-2009, 04:51 PM

I prefer my area tho, fairly small, within an hour of major cities, and crystal clear water and truly white beaches!

You guys DO have us beat in terms of beaches... :drool: I LOVE the beaches in your area!

the chi

01-13-2009, 04:53 PM

You guys DO have us beat in terms of beaches... :drool: I LOVE the beaches in your area!

Road trip? I got a place! :lol: Just dont take the helicopter ride, there are some things people swimming DONT need to know! :dthumb:

neebelung

01-13-2009, 04:55 PM

Road trip? I got a place! :lol: Just dont take the helicopter ride, there are some things people swimming DONT need to know! :dthumb:

*hmm* I'm game!! (Chris?????)

Eh, we have those here, too (just that the water isn't as clear, so ya can't see them...ignorance is bliss? :lol: )

MILK

01-13-2009, 04:58 PM

I vote for Nee! I mean Jacksonville! :)

G-Rex

01-13-2009, 05:02 PM

And NeonspeedRT is here too, don't forget!! (and Ninjakel is within driving distance... as are Rae, Katharine, and a mess of other Floridians!!)

What's this *driving distance* thing you speak of? :whistle:

2up

01-13-2009, 05:06 PM

Okay, well at this point here is my take on all of these:

Phoenix: I have spent more time here than any of the other cities and I love it there. My only issue is how big it is. I have gotten used to the mid-sized city stuff and I like it. My roommate used to live there and would probably go with us if we moved there, but other than that we don’t really know anyone.

Um, hello??? I know we don't exactly KNOW eachother, but, it could happen you know?! lol

And as much as Phoenix has grown geographically speaking, urban sprawl speaking, its still got its laid back thing going on as well.

the chi

01-13-2009, 05:30 PM

*hmm* I'm game!! (Chris?????)

Eh, we have those here, too (just that the water isn't as clear, so ya can't see them...ignorance is bliss? :lol: )

Sweet, ya'll just let me know!!! Altho, I may be nearer to you than I am currently in the somewhat near future...

and YES, so long as we ignore them, they arent really there, right?!

HurricaneHeather

01-13-2009, 06:07 PM

Um, hello??? I know we don't exactly KNOW eachother, but, it could happen you know?! lol

:lol: you know what I meant! If we do end up out that way, I am SURE I will be calling you. :wink:

Cutty72

01-13-2009, 10:02 PM

I voted taters whore's pussy...

all the other options are too far south. I like my seasons! :D

If I had to choose, it would probably be a suburb of Atl.

And I find it funny that you don't like southern accents, but you live in TX :lol:

HurricaneHeather

01-13-2009, 11:16 PM

And I find it funny that you don't like southern accents, but you live in TX :lol:

I guess you don't come to this area of Texas much :wink:

ericr

01-13-2009, 11:35 PM

I guess you don't come to this area of Texas much :wink:

You don't hear that many southern accents in ATL either actully ;) Now outside ATL? Hey y'all :D More southern than you'd like I bet :whistle:

I voted the last option because I would rather blow my brains out than live in any city. I don't like sub-divisions. I do however love the rural area around ATL and having been in almost all the lower 48 States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy and Kuwait...i wouldn't live anywhere else. I've got good roads in my backyard and awesome roads an hour away. I can be on the gulf coast (Panama City area) in 4 1/2-5 hrs and anywhere in the Smokey Mts as far as Virginia in the same time. Deals Gap is a day trip for me :D

However if you have pollen allergies, this is the worst area in the US to live, we have more pollens than you can shake a box of allegra at ;) And commuting into ATL sucks big time if you're doing it on a daily basis, and I mean it really sucks!

Smittie61984

01-13-2009, 11:45 PM

Atlanta: The only time I was there, to be honest, I felt very white and out of place. Also, Southern accents drive me up the wall. But, it is a big hub for aviation. This is the only city in these options where I know no one and/or have no job leads.
.

If you have heard "Southern Accents" then you haven't been to Atlanta. Most people who live IN Atlanta aren't even from Georgia. Infact it can be hard sometimes to find someone who is even from America.

Here is what I tell people interested in Atlanta or the area. For motorcycle people. you are roughly 3 hours away from Deal's Gap and about an hour away from Deal's Gap style twisties. If you like History and cool towns then you are 4 hours away from Savannah and also not far away from the beach. We have some great mountain biking trails, great shopping, great kayaking, some good hiking trails. You get a FULL four seasons but warmer springs, summers and falls.

Jobs. Everything has slowed down now. But Atlanta (When I say Atlanta I mean the city and 50+ miles away from the actual City) has just about anything you want.

Porkchop

01-13-2009, 11:59 PM

Will it shock you to know I'm going with Phoenix? :lol:

Phoenix: People bitch about how hot it gets here for 2 to 3 months of the year but what they don't understand is after you become acclimated, it really does NOT feel that bad. I'll take the hot over that bullshit white stuff any day. I know people who don't enjoy the heat or who just visit for a couple of days don't get that, but, its true. Other than that, there is year round riding here, awesome roads, you're a few hours from the ocean if you want to see it, mountains everywhere, you can drive 2 hours to visit snow in the winter if you'd like, and now that the housing market is correcting IMO, awesome homes are very affordable. And while it is the desert, you're 2 hours away from VERY non-desert area.

I LOVE Phoenix... if i wasnt moving to LA id pick phoenix.

-its a dry heat, not the sticky muggy shitty heat on the east coast from ohio on down to florida. The problem is when it gets like 125... and you run from your house to the car fast.

-the mesa, phoenix, scottsdale area is nice...

-year round riding with glassy smoothe roads, unlike the craterholes they call roads here in ohio....

-No grass to mow

-Vastly different climate and landscapes across the state. Desert vs mountainous coniferous forrests in the north

-like she said.... a couple hour drive to hotspots in cali, skiing in the moutains

-What people dont understand is other than 63 days or so of pure hotness, it is pure heaven the rest of the year...

Cutty72

01-14-2009, 07:08 PM

I guess you don't come to this area of Texas much :wink:

Never been to ANY part of TX... but pretty much anyone south of the southern SD border has a "southern" accent. So yeah... you do. :lol:

FJRChick

01-14-2009, 07:28 PM

*hmm* I'm game!! (Chris?????)

Eh, we have those here, too (just that the water isn't as clear, so ya can't see them...ignorance is bliss? :lol: )

:lala::lala::lala::lala::lala::lala::lala::lala::l ala:
I didn't hear that. How can you guys spend so much time convincing me it's safe in the water and then say that.

FJRChick

01-14-2009, 07:37 PM

I think you are going to hate any of those choices after living in Austin.
I picked Jacksonville because of the potential I see in the area. There are decent beaches, downtown river area, san marco, st augustine and all kinds of beautiful fun places. And great people :D
Then I picked Jacksonville Beach because I'm a spoiled monkey.
Having a job I would consider a big plus. Jacksonville Airport does not run 24/7 like Atlanta, Las Vegas and Ft. Worth.
Atlanta would be cool, but more expensive and VERY crowded. Traffic kind of sucks here too, but NOTHING like Atlanta.

Quick281

01-14-2009, 08:04 PM

I went for Atlanta because I intend to come back here where ever I go.

Let it be known was have huge highways, and we can also clog the shit out of our huge highways. Traffic does in fact suck here but I grew up here and I am rather used to it. Any of those cities would be good with me, if you have no bias then aim for the best job you can find and follow that route.

racedoll

01-16-2009, 08:42 PM

I chose Phoenix just because I don't know anything bad about it.
Could it really be any worse than Ohio? Other than I'd be in the city rather than the country. That alone, I probably wouldn't survive.

Cutty72

01-16-2009, 08:44 PM

I chose Phoenix just because I don't know anything bad about it.

It's hot
THere are a lot of old people there
They haven't heard of "grass"
They have seasons, hot, hotter, rain day, hottest.

DLIT

01-17-2009, 04:34 AM

Mr Lefty

01-17-2009, 04:43 AM

Phoenix... I LOVE hot weather... and mountains mean good riding :drool:

but winter time means old people... as they all head down from the north.... so lots of RV's

I've always wanted to live in Phoenix though...

rogue

01-17-2009, 05:35 AM

None of them :idk:

I guess I'm no help. :sorry:

OneSickPsycho

01-18-2009, 06:02 PM

I voted Phoenix... if those were my only options... that's what I'd pick.

t-homo

01-19-2009, 04:36 AM

Vegas. I live here now. We got year-round riding and the Cali canyons are only a few hours away. That and anything you need is available at any time on any day. And the housing market sucks out here (good time to buy).

I am really wanting to move to vegas when I graduate (in like 4 years). How is the market for people with finance degrees down there?

thunderex

01-19-2009, 04:47 AM

I haven't been to all of those cities but I don't think any of them are nicer than Austin. Fort Worth is actually kinda cool these days. Spent a lot of time in Vegas and it's not really the place for you if you don't like cold. It's a desert, so at night during the winters it definitely gets cold.