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Post by Tex on Sept 24, 2012 18:43:13 GMT -6
Another new neighbor from California moving in - he got a better tech job here than he had in the Bay area and they said they couldn't afford the cost of living there anymore. California license plates are a common sight in Austin. I have met six Californians moving in here in the last 3 years and havent heard anyone say they were moving the other direction.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 24, 2012 19:23:35 GMT -6
Austin may be Silicon Prairie. Back in the mid-90's, Compaq (remember them?) showed some interest in bringing me into the fold, but I couldn't picture myself leaving NYC.
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Post by Tex on Sept 24, 2012 20:02:16 GMT -6
Austin is a great place and easy to fit in for newcomers, but it would be a big ch-ch-change from New York. It seems to be a good fit for Californians. Austin is no prairie. Miss the curve coming to our place and you drop several hundred feet. New York is unique. The population density alone gives it a different feel. If you grew up with that and like it, there is nothing in the US quite like it. We love visiting NYC but living there would be culture shock. One similarity between Austin and New York is that they both have many people living downtown in high rises and have little corner groceries etc. downtown. Both also have many foreigners as residents.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 24, 2012 20:28:13 GMT -6
A few weeks ago, at the beginning of the final season of "No Reservations", Bourdain's first episode was in Austin (he shot it during SXSW). Looked like a fun place with some good eating spots. I could definitely help keep Austin weird.
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Post by Tex on Sept 24, 2012 20:52:18 GMT -6
A few weeks ago, at the beginning of the final season of "No Reservations", Bourdain's first episode was in Austin (he shot it during SXSW). Looked like a fun place with some good eating spots. I could definitely help keep Austin weird. You could indeed. |
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 24, 2012 21:23:36 GMT -6
Tex, for the record, I want you to know that I both respect and support your alternate lifestyle choice.
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Post by Tex on Sept 24, 2012 22:25:26 GMT -6
There's a left handed compliment.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Sept 24, 2012 22:43:13 GMT -6
Documentary Movie Idea: "Austin: The Land That Rick Perry Forgot"
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Post by Merlot Joe on Sept 25, 2012 9:22:40 GMT -6
I hope more keep moving out and less come in. Unfortunately I will most likely never be leaving the state since Denice does not want to live away for the kids and the grand kids.
Yes CA is becoming more expensive to live in. Evry city of county is adding parcel taxes to pay for the fuck-ups. Gas, food, etc. is going out of sight. Governor fuck stick has done shit in his latest stint in Sacramento. I think his to old and just doesn't have to go to make things work again..
We are by the way to soon be selling our house and moving into a condo we own downtown. More info on this to come as we get closer to making the move.
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Post by Robin Hood on Oct 1, 2012 13:04:53 GMT -6
I would like to see the stats on the exodus out of IL and NY. My wife and I know at least 4 other couples that have thrown in the towel in IL and have moved to greener pastures, one couple went to NM, two came to TX, and one went to ND. These are not young kids or retirees, but middle aged folks (in otherwords TAXPAYERS). People are leaving these tax heavy states leaving them to fester in the messes they have made. Pretty soon I would imagine that there will just be people riding in the wagon with nobody left to pull it.
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Post by New Mama on Oct 1, 2012 14:09:53 GMT -6
I look forward to my exodus from IL soon.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Oct 2, 2012 8:47:33 GMT -6
I wish Chicago could secede from Illinois!
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Post by Robin Hood on Oct 2, 2012 20:59:25 GMT -6
I wish Chicago could secede from Illinois! Trust me... most of the state south of I-80 wish they could divorce Chicago as well...  |
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