Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860189)

I don't get this "I prefer beer/wine/whisky." People, people, it's okay to like all of them! :D

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 10860406)

However, we may just have to wait until next year before investing in a bigger tree and the decorations to go on it.

Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10860139)

ALso, a gen'l. question to the box boys (and girls). How much time in a day do you spend on FT? It seems whenever I pop in all of the green lights are on.....Do you just keep FT open all the time and do other stuff?

Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10860139)

Morning. What is the name of the restaurant at the Pier? I love hanger steak.

Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10860139)

ALso, a gen'l. question to the box boys (and girls). How much time in a day do you spend on FT? It seems whenever I pop in all of the green lights are on.....Do you just keep FT open all the time and do other stuff?

Originally Posted by cruisr (Post 10860139)

BTW, CM How did you get MY seat on the party flt? I'm in 12 C or D I forget which but I'm still not tktd (long story).

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 10860193)

It's cold up here. The cold produces desperate thoughts!

Houston didn't seem like that bad of a place. I could see myself living in a nice Midtown loft...

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860202)

There are parts of Texas that are fine. AUS or CRP are perfectly nice. Even SAT and ELP are decent. Just steer clear of IAH, DFW, or anything in the Panhandle.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860246)

How dare you slander the host city of the Flagship Whataburger! :p

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860264)

The nicest thing about CRP is being able to purchase a 3BR bayfront home for less than what a 1BR apartment in Manhattan would cost. That, and the fact that you can grow Texas Ruby-Red Grapefruit in your backyard, if you so choose.

The foreigners are starting to catch on, though. I've heard a lot of retirees from California have started snapping up bayfront (and beachfront, on the Island) property there, having heard about it through children stationed at the Naval Air Station, or otherwise. It's one of the last spots in the U.S. where you can get ocean or bayfront property relatively cheap. Also, it's not like Corpus Christi Bay is a festering eyesore like Galveston Bay. The water is actually blue-green.

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860420)

You heathens with your trees. I've already erected the Aluminum Pole. The Festivus decorations are complete.

Originally Posted by ssullivan (Post 10860437)

It's not a bad place at all, if you live in town. Midtown/Montrose/Heights/Museum District/Downtown/Uptown are all great areas with a lot going on, generally easy commutes (if you don't work for one of those crazy companies that's in a suburban office park), usable public transit, and tons of great bars, restaurants, and other entertainment options.

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 10860502)

That was exactly the impression that I got... I think ALCO is just bitter. :p

Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 10860502)

That was exactly the impression that I got... I think ALCO is just bitter. :p

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 10860517)

I hear Midtown is nicer. However, presently, I only live a few miles from IAH. It's fairly easy to flee the city when necessary (i.e., every weekend). I fear this will be more difficult living in Midtown or The Heights (where I plan to move after the Wedding).