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Posted: 1/13/2023 10:42:39 AM EDT
[#1]
I can't add anything that hasn't been covered in the other thread. Welcome to the area.
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Posted: 1/13/2023 12:50:32 PM EDT
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Quoted: I posted in another members thread about possibly moving to the Huntsville area, and it looks like I will have a final job offer next week. I am posting here in hopes of finding out more information about where the best place to live is. The job is located at the Redstone Arsenal. I am looking at renting an apartment for the first year or two, and I am not sure I want to live in Huntsville itself. I have been looking at places to rent in Cullman as well, and it looks to be about an hour or so from the arsenal. I am open to other locations too, so let me know if you recommend checking out any other areas. It looks like I will be moving there within 30-60 days is my guess at this time. Welcome! I’d be wary of Cullman- great town but you’ll have to cross the river each morning and when there’s a wreck it is hell getting over the bridge |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 1:30:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Welcome! I’d be wary of Cullman- great town but you’ll have to cross the river each morning and when there’s a wreck it is hell getting over the bridge What the man said - There are three bridges that cross the Tenn river. Huntsville is basically north of all three. There is one at Guntersville (east) Whitesburg Bridge (south) and I 65 Bridge (west). Every morning and afternoon thousands of vehicles are funneled through each of these three bridges. Anytime there is a wreck or ice - and both happen frequently - within minutes there is a miles long traffic mess. A few weeks back a predicted light snow turned into a nasty sheet of ice and where I live (south) there were dozens of wrecks and stranded cars within twenty minutes. This is because the south center goes down hwy 231 to Brindlee Mountain. |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 4:52:32 PM EDT
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Thanks for the replies. Good to know about the potential bridge concerns. Is it enough of an issue that I should consider looking at places in the area around Huntsville or at least staying north of the river? How about the Athens area? My work schedule is second shift, but might be a good idea staying closer for now until I get better acclimated to the area.
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Posted: 1/13/2023 5:33:54 PM EDT
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For a one - two year apartment stay - get as close in as you can. To start looking for home - 15-20 miles out in any direction. South of the river is fine but just be aware of the limitations. I drove across it to work for 40 years. Its just part of living here.
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Posted: 1/13/2023 5:48:14 PM EDT
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Good advice, thanks. Quite helpful for a carpetbagger such as myself
 I'll start looking closer to the arsenal. I don't need much anyhow, as it's just myself at the moment. |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 8:26:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Good advice, thanks. Quite helpful for a carpetbagger such as myself I'll start looking closer to the arsenal. I don't need much anyhow, as it's just myself at the moment. I can’t remember. Do you have kids? Does the job you are looking at require 5 days a week in the office or can you telework some? My current situation is office 2 days and telework 3 days a week. That might be why I like South of Huntsville area, lol |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 9:02:34 PM EDT
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Head west towards Madison. There are a lot of new cookie cutter subdivisions going up there.
The Arsenal has created quite a building boom with the new FBI building being completed. |
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Posted: 1/13/2023 9:46:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can’t remember. Do you have kids? Does the job you are looking at require 5 days a week in the office or can you telework some? My current situation is office 2 days and telework 3 days a week. That might be why I like South of Huntsville area, lol Quote HistoryQuoted: I can’t remember. Do you have kids? Does the job you are looking at require 5 days a week in the office or can you telework some? My current situation is office 2 days and telework 3 days a week. That might be why I like South of Huntsville area, lol Nope, no kids. The job I am doing is 4x 10 hour shifts Mon-Thurs and does require me to be on site. Quoted: Head west towards Madison. There are a lot of new cookie cutter subdivisions going up there. The Arsenal has created quite a building boom with the new FBI building being completed. I will check that way as well, thanks. |
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Posted: 1/16/2023 4:15:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nope, no kids. The job I am doing is 4x 10 hour shifts Mon-Thurs and does require me to be on site. I will check that way as well, thanks. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I can’t remember. Do you have kids? Does the job you are looking at require 5 days a week in the office or can you telework some? My current situation is office 2 days and telework 3 days a week. That might be why I like South of Huntsville area, lol Nope, no kids. The job I am doing is 4x 10 hour shifts Mon-Thurs and does require me to be on site. Quoted: Head west towards Madison. There are a lot of new cookie cutter subdivisions going up there. The Arsenal has created quite a building boom with the new FBI building being completed. I will check that way as well, thanks. Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. You couldn't make me live and commute in Madison. I live East over 431 near what is called Hampton Cove towards Guntersville. |
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Posted: 1/17/2023 2:09:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. You couldn't make me live and commute in Madison. I live East over 431 near what is called Hampton Cove towards Guntersville. Curious what it is you don't like about Madison? A couple of the places I am considering are in Madison. I am trying to stay close to Redstone for the time being. I would prefer to be further away, but not sure I will be able to make it work when I first get there. |
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Posted: 1/17/2023 3:19:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Curious what it is you don't like about Madison? A couple of the places I am considering are in Madison. I am trying to stay close to Redstone for the time being. I would prefer to be further away, but not sure I will be able to make it work when I first get there. Madison is pretty much the overflow of Huntsville. It used to be miles and miles of cotton fields and now its miles and miles of cookie cutter sub divisions and apartments. It all feeds in/out of Huntsville on two/three main roads and traffic is very challenging. Because the area was wide open and flat it exploded over the last 15 years. The east of Huntsville has pretty much done the same but just a bit slower and has a border of several hills/low mountains and the Flint River. Still only two main roads to get in/out of Huntsville. Subdivision here, there, apartment here, there - all the same. |
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Posted: 1/18/2023 11:35:54 PM EDT
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Keep in mind, when other long time locals bitch about the traffic they are comparing it to 1990's Madison/HSV traffic. I live in Harvest and work in Research Park. Most days it is a 25 min drive to work and a 35 min drive home, about 15 miles. (To be fair, I leave home just before 8am and leave work just before 5pm,I have a flexible schedule most of the time) Beats anything you will find in Nashville or Atlanta.
And I've lived here for 21 years..... |
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Posted: 1/19/2023 1:55:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Keep in mind, when other long time locals bitch about the traffic they are comparing it to 1990's Madison/HSV traffic. I live in Harvest and work in Research Park. Most days it is a 25 min drive to work and a 35 min drive home, about 15 miles. (To be fair, I leave home just before 8am and leave work just before 5pm,I have a flexible schedule most of the time) Beats anything you will find in Nashville or Atlanta. And I've lived here for 21 years..... Good to know...my current commute is about 25-30 minutes so I do not mind driving that long, especially if it allows me to live in a better area. I am going to try and find a spot close to Redstone (within 30 mins), and once I spend a year or so there look at moving into a more rural area around HSV. |
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Posted: 1/19/2023 10:16:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Madison is pretty much the overflow of Huntsville. It used to be miles and miles of cotton fields and now its miles and miles of cookie cutter sub divisions and apartments. It all feeds in/out of Huntsville on two/three main roads and traffic is very challenging. Because the area was wide open and flat it exploded over the last 15 years. The east of Huntsville has pretty much done the same but just a bit slower and has a border of several hills/low mountains and the Flint River. Still only two main roads to get in/out of Huntsville. Subdivision here, there, apartment here, there - all the same. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Curious what it is you don't like about Madison? A couple of the places I am considering are in Madison. I am trying to stay close to Redstone for the time being. I would prefer to be further away, but not sure I will be able to make it work when I first get there. Madison is pretty much the overflow of Huntsville. It used to be miles and miles of cotton fields and now its miles and miles of cookie cutter sub divisions and apartments. It all feeds in/out of Huntsville on two/three main roads and traffic is very challenging. Because the area was wide open and flat it exploded over the last 15 years. The east of Huntsville has pretty much done the same but just a bit slower and has a border of several hills/low mountains and the Flint River. Still only two main roads to get in/out of Huntsville. Subdivision here, there, apartment here, there - all the same. Pretty much what this guy has said. It is commuter central, with roads that aren't really equipped to handle the volume. The other nit-picky thing is In the morning you drive towards a rising sun and in the afternoon you drive towards a setting sun. That drives me crazy. My advise is to live in whatever makes you happy, but I do not like trying to negotiate MAdison in the afternoons. |
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Posted: 1/19/2023 10:51:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Pretty much what this guy has said. It is commuter central, with roads that aren't really equipped to handle the volume. The other nit-picky thing is In the morning you drive towards a rising sun and in the afternoon you drive towards a setting sun. That drives me crazy. My advise is to live in whatever makes you happy, but I do not like trying to negotiate MAdison in the afternoons. |
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Posted: 1/19/2023 11:18:37 PM EDT
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What part of Maine are you moving from, OP? My Dad is a retired York County deputy and they live in Springvale. I can't stand the Maine winters, cost of living or Blue State politics, so I stayed in TN after leaving the Army. These days, I live in Fayetteville, just up 231/431 from HSV.
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Posted: 1/21/2023 12:20:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What part of Maine are you moving from, OP? My Dad is a retired York County deputy and they live in Springvale. I can't stand the Maine winters, cost of living or Blue State politics, so I stayed in TN after leaving the Army. These days, I live in Fayetteville, just up 231/431 from HSV. I am coming from the northeast part of the state. Basically in the middle of nowhere. Maine is definitely a solid blue state, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Too dependent on state welfare handouts, and in return the state depends on the federal govt for handouts as well. I am also tired of the snow, cold, and salt eating away expensive vehicles. I can't blame you for staying in TN. |
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Posted: 1/21/2023 12:58:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: am also tired of the snow, cold, and salt eating away expensive vehicles. I can't blame you for staying in TN. |
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Posted: 1/22/2023 1:15:17 PM EDT
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They were renting the on base housing to other than military recently. The houses that the GIs with families were housed in. You wont get any closer to work than that.
Good luck with your situation. |
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Posted: 1/23/2023 8:51:53 PM EDT
[#21]
I'm in Cullman. Don't hesitate to reach out.
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Posted: 1/24/2023 12:08:14 PM EDT
[#22]
Thanks for the replies/advice. Just waiting on my start date right now, and will plan from there.
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in Cullman. Don't hesitate to reach out. Thanks, might need to reach out at some point. |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 12:32:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. You couldn't make me live and commute in Madison. I live East over 431 near what is called Hampton Cove towards Guntersville. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I can't remember. Do you have kids? Does the job you are looking at require 5 days a week in the office or can you telework some? My current situation is office 2 days and telework 3 days a week. That might be why I like South of Huntsville area, lol Nope, no kids. The job I am doing is 4x 10 hour shifts Mon-Thurs and does require me to be on site. Quoted: Head west towards Madison. There are a lot of new cookie cutter subdivisions going up there. The Arsenal has created quite a building boom with the new FBI building being completed. I will check that way as well, thanks. Born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama. You couldn't make me live and commute in Madison. I live East over 431 near what is called Hampton Cove towards Guntersville. Moved to Madison summer 1994 just SW of Bob Jones HS, loved it. Great place to raise a family; easy 15 minute drive to work; MSFC was maybe a little longer, no biggie. Close to shopping, grocery stores, Lowes, HD etc. etc. etc. For MSFC/RSA work, I would say Madison is the place to live for those work areas. ETA: If you have school-age kids; Madison is a slam dunk. Madison City Schools are far better than either Huntsville or Madison County. One of the guys that used to work for me on the SSF/ISS program helped Madison City Schools get kicked off. The Bob Jones HS gym is named for him (Edward Zompa, LTCOL USAF, retired). |
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Posted: 1/25/2023 10:24:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm just the opposite. Lived in Owens Cross Roads in the early 90's - well before Hampton Cove screwed it all up. My wife and I hated to drive over the mountain to either Jetplex or the Arsenal/MSFC. Despised it. Moved to Madison summer 1994 just SW of Bob Jones HS, loved it. Great place to raise a family; easy 15 minute drive to work; MSFC was maybe a little longer, no biggie. Close to shopping, grocery stores, Lowes, HD etc. etc. etc. For MSFC/RSA work, I would say Madison is the place to live for those work areas. ETA: If you have school-age kids; Madison is a slam dunk. Madison City Schools are far better than either Huntsville or Madison County. One of the guys that used to work for me on the SSF/ISS program helped Madison City Schools get kicked off. The Bob Jones HS gym is named for him (Edward Zompa, LTCOL USAF, retired). South HSV to CRP, well, have fun with Memorial Parkway.... |
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Posted: 2/6/2023 8:48:37 PM EDT
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I have my start date for my new job there and I will be headed to AL in late March. Thanks to everyone that provided advice/help here. Looking forward to getting out of the frozen north and into the south.
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Posted: 2/9/2023 9:21:22 PM EDT
[#26]
Come on down.
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Posted: 2/13/2023 12:27:00 PM EDT
[#27]
Welcome home
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Posted: 2/14/2023 10:42:58 AM EDT
[#28]
Thanks, looking forward to getting there and settled in.
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Posted: 7/18/2023 10:05:11 AM EDT
[#29]
Any updates OP? Did you make it down here, get the job, find a place - all the above?
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Posted: 8/12/2023 3:00:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Any updates OP? Did you make it down here, get the job, find a place - all the above? Sorry for the delayed reply I am just seeing your message. Yes I did move here at the end of March. Tornado warning my first weekend here, welcome to Alabama. It wasn’t near me though. I got a place in Madison for a year. So far really liking the area and have absolutely no regrets moving. Looking forward to seeing how the winter goes. I intend to stay here long term. Eventually I’ll look for a place outside of the Huntsville area now that I have a good idea of what’s here. Traffic is a bitch at times but I’ll take that over the blue state BS and shit weather where I used to live. Thanks for checking in. |
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Posted: 8/13/2023 9:58:18 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Sorry for the delayed reply I am just seeing your message. Yes I did move here at the end of March. Tornado warning my first weekend here, welcome to Alabama. It wasn’t near me though. I got a place in Madison for a year. So far really liking the area and have absolutely no regrets moving. Looking forward to seeing how the winter goes. I intend to stay here long term. Eventually I’ll look for a place outside of the Huntsville area now that I have a good idea of what’s here. Traffic is a bitch at times but I’ll take that over the blue state BS and shit weather where I used to live. Thanks for checking in. Enjoying the summer? |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 2:47:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Enjoying the summer? Sure am. It’s a lot hotter than what I am used to but humidity is lower here unless it rains. Thankful for good AC. Looking forward to the cool down in the fall. Most people I work with are not from this area so I don’t feel like too much of an outcast. It’s a nice area but I can see myself settling outside of Madison county when the time comes. |
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Posted: 8/14/2023 9:30:58 PM EDT
[#33]
Good you are going OK. Let us know if we can do anything.
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Posted: 9/1/2023 10:54:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sure am. It's a lot hotter than what I am used to but humidity is lower here unless it rains. Thankful for good AC. Looking forward to the cool down in the fall. Most people I work with are not from this area so I don't feel like too much of an outcast. It's a nice area but I can see myself settling outside of Madison county when the time comes. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Enjoying the summer? Sure am. It's a lot hotter than what I am used to but humidity is lower here unless it rains. Thankful for good AC. Looking forward to the cool down in the fall. Most people I work with are not from this area so I don't feel like too much of an outcast. It's a nice area but I can see myself settling outside of Madison county when the time comes. So, how's it going? The Hot weather has now broken and now it's quite pleasant in the morning sitting on the front porch sipping coffee. You've been here a while: What's the Good, the Bad and the Ugly? |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 11:32:54 AM EDT
[#35]
So far the good things are nice weather (minus tornados), plenty of places to eat and buy things, Publix fried chicken, lots of jobs here, and nice roads. The only downsides are traffic/congestion and some days it was uncomfortably hot. Overall a big improvement from where I came from. Interested to see what the winter months are like, but can’t be as bad as a New England winter.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 1:24:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interested to see what the winter months are like, but can’t be as bad as a New England winter. Remember all those times you experienced 2+ FEET of snow falling overnight? Yeah, that won't happen here. It's a rare storm that leaves much more than a dusting and it's usually gone by the afternoon unless you're out in the less populated, more heavily wooded, areas. That said, even the littlest snow or ice causes traffic problems and closes school due to lack of experience and infrastructure. You're not likely going to need as much heavy clothing, though. If you're like many of us New Englander transplants, you'll probably be fine wearing jeans, a hoodie, and a watch cap. You'll also likely be absolutely gobsmacked by the number of people who will clear only the part of the windshield in front of themselves and completely ignore the show on the side and rear windows. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 5:56:58 PM EDT
[#37]
The persimmon seeds show spoons this year. Get ready for some snow events.
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Posted: 9/6/2023 2:35:34 AM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Remember all those times you experienced 2+ FEET of snow falling overnight? Yeah, that won't happen here. It's a rare storm that leaves much more than a dusting and it's usually gone by the afternoon unless you're out in the less populated, more heavily wooded, areas. That said, even the littlest snow or ice causes traffic problems and closes school due to lack of experience and infrastructure. You're not likely going to need as much heavy clothing, though. If you're like many of us New Englander transplants, you'll probably be fine wearing jeans, a hoodie, and a watch cap. You'll also likely be absolutely gobsmacked by the number of people who will clear only the part of the windshield in front of themselves and completely ignore the show on the side and rear windows. One of the main reasons I left my old state was to get away from the shit weather, cold months, and salt/sand. I’ve been warned about the roads here if it does snow since there is no way to plow or salt/sand them but I am good with just staying home those days. I am looking forward to the cooler weather. All in all the summer was not bad at all and I can certainly get used to it. |
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Posted: 9/6/2023 9:19:59 AM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: One of the main reasons I left my old state was to get away from the shit weather, cold months, and salt/sand. I've been warned about the roads here if it does snow since there is no way to plow or salt/sand them but I am good with just staying home those days. I am looking forward to the cooler weather. All in all the summer was not bad at all and I can certainly get used to it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Remember all those times you experienced 2+ FEET of snow falling overnight? Yeah, that won't happen here. It's a rare storm that leaves much more than a dusting and it's usually gone by the afternoon unless you're out in the less populated, more heavily wooded, areas. That said, even the littlest snow or ice causes traffic problems and closes school due to lack of experience and infrastructure. You're not likely going to need as much heavy clothing, though. If you're like many of us New Englander transplants, you'll probably be fine wearing jeans, a hoodie, and a watch cap. You'll also likely be absolutely gobsmacked by the number of people who will clear only the part of the windshield in front of themselves and completely ignore the show on the side and rear windows. One of the main reasons I left my old state was to get away from the shit weather, cold months, and salt/sand. I've been warned about the roads here if it does snow since there is no way to plow or salt/sand them but I am good with just staying home those days. I am looking forward to the cooler weather. All in all the summer was not bad at all and I can certainly get used to it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 11:43:12 AM EDT
[#40]
Making another run to Huntsville this weekend.
I like it up there. |
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Posted: 9/7/2023 7:05:18 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Making another run to Huntsville this weekend. I like it up there. You know where I hang out - stop by if you can. |
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