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Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 13550010)
I'd prefer to live more in the mountainous regions out there, but there are not a lot of communities that appeal to me (besides Alpine).
Plus, at least with regard to Alpine, nothing seemed to be open on Sunday night except for Sonic and McDonalds...and the idea of driving 60 miles round trip for a meal just doesn't appeal to me. |
Originally Posted by LukeSkywaiter
(Post 13549854)
it's amazing how much nicer my work shirt looks when i iron it.
Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 13549872)
It's amazing how much nicer my work shirt looks when I don't drop a meatball down the front of it. :o:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 13550080)
There are a lot of things shocking about that statement.
The fact that you're not drinking sweet-tea is probably the most glaring... |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13549961)
Be sure to eat plenty of dried apricots about 4-6 hours before boarding. :-:
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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
(Post 13550120)
I was favorably impressed with the property prices out there, but I'm concerned that it would be next to impossible to grow a vegetable garden.
Plus, at least with regard to Alpine, nothing seemed to be open on Sunday night except for Sonic and McDonalds...and the idea of driving 60 miles round trip for a meal just doesn't appeal to me. |
Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 13550080)
There are a lot of things shocking about that statement.
The fact that you're not drinking sweet-tea is probably the most glaring... As for the sweet tea...bleeechh. YMMV. :) |
Originally Posted by bdjohns1
(Post 13547918)
I'm guessing you worked in Fair Lawn, then. I've done a few bits of work there, but haven't been there in a couple of years.
Fig Newtons fresh off the line are quite good. I've sampled them over in Chicago. |
Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13547965)
Given that you were in South Beach, there might have been some false alarms...just sayin'.
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Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 13550010)
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/34/10...bb60c49f52.jpg
That only happens once, maybe twice a year. The pluses are that they have actual seasons, there's no humidity, and life just seems a little less stressful. I'd prefer to live more in the mountainous regions out there, but there are not a lot of communities that appeal to me (besides Alpine). I always liked working in Lubbock, as well as Alpine. I'd never want to live out there though. Great places to visit, but way to middle of nowhere and small for me to actually consider living there. But I do miss my frequent West Texas work trips. That's part of the trouble with my job. You get an assignment for a couple of years, get to know the community and people you work with well, find things to love there, and then the project ends and you go someplace else. Earlier today we were chatting about Minneapolis and St. Paul at work, as one of the women I work with at this client grew up in the Twin Cities. I loved working there during the two years I was there every other week and still miss going there as well. |
Originally Posted by belynch
(Post 13549872)
It's amazing how much nicer my work shirt looks when I don't drop a meatball down the front of it. :o:rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by Hartmann
(Post 13550144)
How long ago were you out there? I know of a few restaurants in Alpine that are open on Sunday, but yeah, for the most part, you'll have to go to Marfa or Marathon for a good meal on Sundays.
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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 13547965)
Grandparents lived in Fair Lawn for many years. Nice town.
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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
(Post 13550120)
Plus, at least with regard to Alpine, nothing seemed to be open on Sunday night except for Sonic and McDonalds...and the idea of driving 60 miles round trip for a meal just doesn't appeal to me. |
Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter
(Post 13549961)
Be sure to eat plenty of dried apricots about 4-6 hours before boarding. :-:
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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler
(Post 13550120)
I was favorably impressed with the property prices out there, but I'm concerned that it would be next to impossible to grow a vegetable garden.
Plus, at least with regard to Alpine, nothing seemed to be open on Sunday night except for Sonic and McDonalds...and the idea of driving 60 miles round trip for a meal just doesn't appeal to me. And no, you would not be able to have a vegetable garden in most of the region, although some areas in the Davis Mountains do get a decent amount of rain. |
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