Was born and partially raised there, as my whole clan dating back to 1780's. Grandparents and family all went to First Baptist Church right there in the downtown area not far from the market. Heat is one thing they do have there, but in general, I still like it. Went there two years ago after being away for a number of years and wow, things have changed. My cousin is a captain in the FPD, and his dad, my uncle, is a retired detective with 30 years on the force. There are places that you want to stay away from, but most people know that, as well as any other town, and simply stay away from them. Most of the time the folks that are in the part of town, know it, and are up to something. Police are pretty good there. I always like the tall pine trees and not that expensive place to live either. Do it.
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Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
off topic here, but let me trow this personal experience:
I lived at my parents place/with my parents 'till 28.
i paid the expenses/utilities in full (for the whole house not just my part). helped them and helped me. also there are cultures where being with family it is kosher. elders get help, youngsters get a jumpstart.
while NickR give us a lot of his life details, I don't think you know him so please don't judge. we are all grown ups right?
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
off topic here, but let me trow this personal experience:
I lived at my parents place/with my parents 'till 28.
i paid the expenses/utilities in full (for the whole house not just my part). helped them and helped me. also there are cultures where being with family it is kosher. elders get help, youngsters get a jumpstart.
while NickR give us a lot of his life details, I don't think you know him so please don't judge. we are all grown ups right?
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
It's tough out there these days. Youngsters straight out of high school and even out of college can barely make enough to pay rent and food. Why should he blow most of his paycheck on rent when he can live at home, help with the home upkeep/bills, and save some money. Maybe he is not in a position to move out just yet and/or start his own family.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: JHZR2
+1. Might be time to break away.
Agreed. It is the perfect time to cut the apron strings.
Grown men in their 20's should NOT be at home with mom and dad if they do not have a mental/learning disability and can work a job. No coddling at that age...
It's tough out there these days. Youngsters straight out of high school and even out of college can barely make enough to pay rent and food. Why should he blow most of his paycheck on rent when he can live at home, help with the home upkeep/bills, and save some money. Maybe he is not in a position to move out just yet and/or start his own family.
Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
Sorry. I admit I was a little harsh.
Was going to say, you do not know me, and it's kind of presumptuous of you to say that. I've contemplated moving out, and maybe staying in Albany, or here. But Quattro Pete is right. I get along just fine with my parents. I have no desire at this point in my life to get married or have kids. I work, make decent money. And you know what?
I like to be able to spend the money on make on things I enjoy. I'd rather be able to spend it travelling, going to conventions with friends, doing things I enjoy. What is the point of blowing a huge chunk of my income on rent and utilities when I don't need to?
Plus, I don't really want to live a days drive away from my family if I don't have to. I've thought about moving in with a friend of mine in albany, and pay him rent. It's still on the table. But it's one of several options I am considering.
But in the end, it really isn't any of your business WHAT I do, and I'll thank you to not imply that I have some kind of disability, as it does nothing but give the impression you do not respect people who have a different point of view from you.
Sorry. I admit I was a little harsh.
Was going to say, you do not know me, and it's kind of presumptuous of you to say that. I've contemplated moving out, and maybe staying in Albany, or here. But Quattro Pete is right. I get along just fine with my parents. I have no desire at this point in my life to get married or have kids. I work, make decent money. And you know what?
I like to be able to spend the money on make on things I enjoy. I'd rather be able to spend it travelling, going to conventions with friends, doing things I enjoy. What is the point of blowing a huge chunk of my income on rent and utilities when I don't need to?
Plus, I don't really want to live a days drive away from my family if I don't have to. I've thought about moving in with a friend of mine in albany, and pay him rent. It's still on the table. But it's one of several options I am considering.
But in the end, it really isn't any of your business WHAT I do, and I'll thank you to not imply that I have some kind of disability, as it does nothing but give the impression you do not respect people who have a different point of view from you.
I live about 2hrs northeast of F'ville and am glad 97tbird and Jason both gave a current relevant assessment of the F'ville area. And another thing you'll find, car body rust concerns will be in rear view. Salt and sand won't be a factor and barely a week will pass when at some point you should be able to wash your car with soap and water if you choose. Taxes, including property taxes will be much less than capital district.
As for the judgmental, don't get it myself. Guess it takes all kinds. But props to LT4 Vette, takes a bigger man to apologize after admitting a mistake.
Good Luck whatever your decision.
As for the judgmental, don't get it myself. Guess it takes all kinds. But props to LT4 Vette, takes a bigger man to apologize after admitting a mistake.
Good Luck whatever your decision.
Originally Posted By: sayjac
I live about 2hrs northeast of F'ville and am glad 97tbird and Jason both gave a current relevant assessment of the F'ville area. And another thing you'll find, car body rust concerns will be in rear view. Salt and sand won't be a factor and barely a week will pass when at some point you should be able to wash your car with soap and water if you choose. Taxes, including property taxes will be much less than capital district.
As for the judgmental, don't get it myself. Guess it takes all kinds. But props to LT4 Vette, takes a bigger man to apologize after admitting a mistake.
Good Luck whatever your decision.
Thanks, and LT4Vette, I do appreciate the apology.
I live about 2hrs northeast of F'ville and am glad 97tbird and Jason both gave a current relevant assessment of the F'ville area. And another thing you'll find, car body rust concerns will be in rear view. Salt and sand won't be a factor and barely a week will pass when at some point you should be able to wash your car with soap and water if you choose. Taxes, including property taxes will be much less than capital district.
As for the judgmental, don't get it myself. Guess it takes all kinds. But props to LT4 Vette, takes a bigger man to apologize after admitting a mistake.
Good Luck whatever your decision.
Thanks, and LT4Vette, I do appreciate the apology.
Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete
It's tough out there these days. Youngsters straight out of high school and even out of college can barely make enough to pay rent and food. Why should he blow most of his paycheck on rent when he can live at home, help with the home upkeep/bills, and save some money. Maybe he is not in a position to move out just yet and/or start his own family.
Agree and technology is killing it for young adults. They have too much easy and inexpensive instant communication with parents. Decision making solo is not done as much. No clue if it applies to poster but I notice this with folks and students I have had in their twenties. Parents are helping them fight for better grade in my course at age 20???
Hope the poster finds what he is looking for. It is beyond hot down there in summer but decent otherwise in my travels.
It's tough out there these days. Youngsters straight out of high school and even out of college can barely make enough to pay rent and food. Why should he blow most of his paycheck on rent when he can live at home, help with the home upkeep/bills, and save some money. Maybe he is not in a position to move out just yet and/or start his own family.
Agree and technology is killing it for young adults. They have too much easy and inexpensive instant communication with parents. Decision making solo is not done as much. No clue if it applies to poster but I notice this with folks and students I have had in their twenties. Parents are helping them fight for better grade in my course at age 20???
Hope the poster finds what he is looking for. It is beyond hot down there in summer but decent otherwise in my travels.
Originally Posted By: Nayov
Nice move because you'll be getting away from salty roads.
Agreed.
First thing I did was get rid of both NY cars, and bought texas cars.
Zero rust, I'll never see it again.
Nice move because you'll be getting away from salty roads.
Agreed.
First thing I did was get rid of both NY cars, and bought texas cars.
Zero rust, I'll never see it again.
I was in Raleigh/Cary pretty much all of 2009 for work. Nice, but too hot for me. I'm staying in Michigan!
Originally Posted By: sayjac
And another thing you'll find, car body rust concerns will be in rear view. Salt and sand won't be a factor and barely a week will pass when at some point you should be able to wash your car with soap and water if you choose.
There is certainly something to be said for this. To a "car guy", the South (or West) is where it's at. We don't deal with rust here. At all. Roads are also good and without frost heaves, for the most part. I have family in western Michigan and in Pittsburgh, and I'd rather rent a car than subject our own vehicles to those roads. I don't know how they are in NY, but I suspect that you'll find a very positive change in that department as well.
And the winters...they're lovely here. Not quite "Florida" lovely, but you can grill out all winter. And leave your snow shovel in the shed. You might need it once a year. If you're like me, you've got OCD and have to clear the driveway immediately after a snow. But if you're like most, you'll let it sit for the day and it'll be melted by the evening.
And another thing you'll find, car body rust concerns will be in rear view. Salt and sand won't be a factor and barely a week will pass when at some point you should be able to wash your car with soap and water if you choose.
There is certainly something to be said for this. To a "car guy", the South (or West) is where it's at. We don't deal with rust here. At all. Roads are also good and without frost heaves, for the most part. I have family in western Michigan and in Pittsburgh, and I'd rather rent a car than subject our own vehicles to those roads. I don't know how they are in NY, but I suspect that you'll find a very positive change in that department as well.
And the winters...they're lovely here. Not quite "Florida" lovely, but you can grill out all winter. And leave your snow shovel in the shed. You might need it once a year. If you're like me, you've got OCD and have to clear the driveway immediately after a snow. But if you're like most, you'll let it sit for the day and it'll be melted by the evening.
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