After 13 Years

GTS21 · 01-17-2009, 07:46 AM

Wow, where's the love for Delaware?? LOL

There's a couple of good potential smoking buddies in DE....

Partagaspete · 01-17-2009, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GTS21

Wow, where's the love for Delaware?? LOL

There's a couple of good potential smoking buddies in DE....

I am sure there are but this is a life changing decision for my whole family so Herf partners are not really the priority. Though if I end up there I will look forward to making some new friends. You see I pick where I want to go the other guy picks where he wants to go and whoever has first pick gets it. If it works out that we both get our first choice than bonus if we both pick the same place someone doesn't...Kinda like screw your neighbor.

So GTS want to share some De Love with me as to why I should pick it over NM.

Thank you,

T

GTS21 · 01-17-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Partagaspete

I am sure there are but this is a life changing decision for my whole family so Herf partners are not really the priority. Though if I end up there I will look forward to making some new friends. You see I pick where I want to go the other guy picks where he wants to go and whoever has first pick gets it. If it works out that we both get our first choice than bonus if we both pick the same place someone doesn't...Kinda like screw your neighbor.

So GTS want to share some De Love with me as to why I should pick it over NM.

Thank you,

T

Hmm, tax free shopping?

Dunno, I like northern DE, New Castle County, but can't really speak to the cities more south.

Nicely located in the mid atlantic region for travel to PA, MD, DC, NY, VA, NJ. Nice distinct seasonal changes.

That's about the best I can do.

Partagaspete · 01-17-2009, 10:36 AM

Thank you all...Keep it coming. Your input is not the end all be all of my decision but trust me it is very, very appreciated and helpful. I will post my choice AND what the Big Blue Machine decides for me

Thanks again, and keep it coming.

T

Skywalker · 01-17-2009, 11:36 AM

Welcome back!!!

But I think the consensus is don't move to Dover!!!

DrDubzz · 01-17-2009, 01:05 PM

I drive through Alamogordo once or twice a year...

and although I haven't spent time there except for bathroom breaks and gasing up cars, it seems that it's best attributes are that it's only like an hour or 2 from Ruidoso, NM and about 90 minutes or less to El Paso, TX (closest big city with typical modern conveniences).

It wouldn't be my cup of tea I don't think, but if you like the outdoors, and skiiing, and off-roading and stuff, it wouldn't be a bad choice.

White Sands National Monument is only like 30 minutes away, and that's pretty cool. But I imagine if you live that close to it you'd go once and figure it's better to just to look at it from a distance for free

unlike Dover though, you won't be terribly close to much in the way of cities or anyone from these boards

01-17-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS21

Hmm, tax free shopping?

Dunno, I like northern DE, New Castle County, but can't really speak to the cities more south.

Nicely located in the mid atlantic region for travel to PA, MD, DC, NY, VA, NJ. Nice distinct seasonal changes.

That's about the best I can do.

A good region for sure, I've lived here for ever, and couldn't adapt to less then 4 seasons.

I will be fair and give that to an upside to DE. Tons of cool things near by.

Tax free shopping sounds great but the home owners tax stinks in DE.

01-17-2009, 03:00 PM

you dont have to live in Dover do you? just work there? Just a thought too. Ive been to dover, seems nice enough, when the AFB runs manuvers it can be a little loud, but not always and even then it only seems like parts of it. in nascar is in town, stay home. But its close to everything in the NE or well reletivly close.

As said before, snow clearing leaves something to be desired, but then its semi custom for the NE in certian areas to only pack it down and throw sand. its cheaper and once you learn how to drive on it, not a big deal.

Taxes, Tax free for some stuff, Homeowners tax blows. dont know about income tax from the state.

Dont know nothin about NM though!

Good luck!

Welcome back herf anybody?

Partagaspete · 01-18-2009, 02:47 AM

I am getting more great info here than anywhere else. Thank you all.

What are the Property Tax rates because I am looking into the possibility of purchasing rather than renting? I need to start a plus minus list for both but it seems my family prefers Dover. Oh! and no I do not have to live in Dover. I will be working at that noisy little neighborhood of an AFB.

Snow driving...always entertain sport.

T

01-17-2009, 07:46 AM	#1
GTS21 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 460 Trading: (0)	Re: After 13 Years Wow, where's the love for Delaware?? LOL There's a couple of good potential smoking buddies in DE....

01-17-2009, 10:36 AM	#4
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: After 13 Years Thank you all...Keep it coming. Your input is not the end all be all of my decision but trust me it is very, very appreciated and helpful. I will post my choice AND what the Big Blue Machine decides for me Thanks again, and keep it coming. T

01-17-2009, 11:36 AM	#5
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: After 13 Years Welcome back!!! But I think the consensus is don't move to Dover!!! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

01-17-2009, 01:05 PM	#6
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: After 13 Years I drive through Alamogordo once or twice a year... and although I haven't spent time there except for bathroom breaks and gasing up cars, it seems that it's best attributes are that it's only like an hour or 2 from Ruidoso, NM and about 90 minutes or less to El Paso, TX (closest big city with typical modern conveniences). It wouldn't be my cup of tea I don't think, but if you like the outdoors, and skiiing, and off-roading and stuff, it wouldn't be a bad choice. White Sands National Monument is only like 30 minutes away, and that's pretty cool. But I imagine if you live that close to it you'd go once and figure it's better to just to look at it from a distance for free unlike Dover though, you won't be terribly close to much in the way of cities or anyone from these boards

01-17-2009, 03:00 PM	#8
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: After 13 Years you dont have to live in Dover do you? just work there? Just a thought too. Ive been to dover, seems nice enough, when the AFB runs manuvers it can be a little loud, but not always and even then it only seems like parts of it. in nascar is in town, stay home. But its close to everything in the NE or well reletivly close. As said before, snow clearing leaves something to be desired, but then its semi custom for the NE in certian areas to only pack it down and throw sand. its cheaper and once you learn how to drive on it, not a big deal. Taxes, Tax free for some stuff, Homeowners tax blows. dont know about income tax from the state. Dont know nothin about NM though! Good luck! Welcome back herf anybody?

01-18-2009, 02:47 AM	#9
Partagaspete I Do Medical Things Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The 1st State Posts: 676 Trading: (8)	Re: After 13 Years I am getting more great info here than anywhere else. Thank you all. What are the Property Tax rates because I am looking into the possibility of purchasing rather than renting? I need to start a plus minus list for both but it seems my family prefers Dover. Oh! and no I do not have to live in Dover. I will be working at that noisy little neighborhood of an AFB. Snow driving...always entertain sport. T