Moving to Texas!

[ClaretBadger]

My world is about to change - because I am almost certianly gonna be relocating to Plano, TX

any members of the brotherhood in the Lone Star state?

What can I expect of the area?

I've heard that Austin in the happening town down there - so am I gonna be bored off my tits?

more importantly - who's got a Japanese Conion C100f for me?




Over in October to check the place out - (my missus is there to work - but I am here to PLAY!)

 

[redbenjoe]

you might like it --
we have famed member vladi from there---

he has boxes
he has cameras
he has fine wines
he has chicks

 

[Fatdog]

And most importantly, everything is bigger in Texas!

 

[ClaretBadger]

i'm already over 6' 7

how big do I have to get?

 

[Fatdog]

i'm already over 6' 7

how big do I have to get?

Hell, you'll fit right in. Just work on your Texas "twang".

 

[Tacooooooo]

Expect triple digit weather!
We've been having record breaking weather over here, 100+ degrees for about 30 days straight.

 

[ClaretBadger]

Yeh i heard that

thats why we're coming over in October

30deg plus at night is fricking ridiculous

 

[THAFUZZ]

I can't wait to get back to my beach city of Corpus Christi, Texas. Hopefully, Someday soon I guess. I miss the beach with my boombox, a 'Bucket o' Beers' and watching the scenery ....Never been to Plano though. I hope it's nice for you. Prepare for alot of humidity. Best wishes Amigo

 

[Fatdog]

I just found out that Plano is less than an hour from some of my family in Texas. Maybe I need to visit them this Winter.

 

[THAFUZZ]

Me too. I have familia in Dallas. We won't miss spotting ClaretBadger when we go there. He too darn tall to miss

 

[ClaretBadger]

DAMN STRAIT!

 

[vladi123456]

I'm in Plano - thanks to Ira for the heads-up - I totally missed this thread You'll like it here!
What kind of a job did your wife get? Quite a few huge companies have their corporate offices in Plano, like JC Penny, Dr. Pepper, Pizza Hut and so on

 

[Tacooooooo]

DAMN STRAIT!



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Ooooo.
Nice ride, is that an R32?

 

[ClaretBadger]

It's my GTi with R32 "everything"



i must now look for a real R32 or maybe a stepside pick up truck when i move stateside!


I ca't wait for your CHEAP petrol

$2.40 US a litre is killing me over here in the UK for super unleaded 97-99 RON

 

[Fatdog]

I ca't wait for your CHEAP petrol

$2.40 US a litre is killing me over here in the UK for super unleaded 97-99 RON

Gas might be cheaper, but you're going to be doing a lot more driving.

England
94,525 square miles

Texas
268,580 square miles

 

[Reli]

Plano is nice, it's full of money, but in terms of culture........not really sure about that........I'm no expert about it, but to me it's just a suburb.......everything is a chain store or restaurant......Williams Sonoma, Cheesecake Factory, etc........

It's for people who want a big house, a big lawn, and 2 or 3 SUVs. You seem like more of an Austin guy instead.

 

[Tacooooooo]

Plano is a great suburb. Good houses, and beautiful landscape.
It is a little far from Dallas though. And rush hour traffic doesn't help it at all. And on top, 100+ degree weather for months straight is hell.

I'd look for economic car if I were you. Cause commuting is a huge part.
If you're looking for a VW, then there's a local forum here in Dallas about euros. There's meets, show's and lots of other stuff.

 

[ClaretBadger]

Everyones mentioning Austin
got a few freinds there too

I don't think I get a choice in which 'burb we get relocated

If it was up to me - i'd be moving to SoCal or NYC

 

[THAFUZZ]

My world is about to change - because I am almost certianly gonna be relocating to Plano, TX

What can I expect of the area?

I've been meaning to share this with you if you're up for a TEXAS sized challenge. I watched it on a food network show called 'Man Vs Food'. Not sure if it airs where you're at. I plan to give it a hell of a try when I get there (someday soon). http://youtu.be/6Qx8CL_jW-4

 

[ClaretBadger]

My world is about to change - because I am almost certianly gonna be relocating to Plano, TX

What can I expect of the area?

I've been meaning to share this with you if you're up for a TEXAS sized challenge. I watched it on a food network show called 'Man Vs Food'. Not sure if it airs where you're at. I plan to give it a hell of a try when I get there (someday soon). http://youtu.be/6Qx8CL_jW-4

The man part of me acceptes the challenge
the vegetarian part of me don't - that's a lot of cow being chowed on there!