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re: Seriously, whats so great about Texas?
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:26 pm to MaHittaMaHitta
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:26 pm to MaHittaMaHitta
quote:that's what some people don't understand, the job prospects and opportunities in Texas are much, much more plentiful than whats at home in La.
There were really no jobs back at home
you can have the culture and whatever else you're clinging on to, though.
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Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:30 pm to lsunurse
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Living in Texas gives them the chance to enjoy the benefits of the state and still be relatively close to family back in LA.
Al of this.
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:32 pm to Honky Lips
I have nothing further to add to this thread except that I lived in Baton Rouge my entire life and just moved to Austin this year for a job.
The job market is crazy open. When I accepted my position I still had other opportunities contacting me.
The people are super nice. When I first moved here, I stopped by Wendy's while unpacking and the cashier was super friendly and asking me how my day was going and I thought they were fricking with me.
It's less humid here than BR. Which was most noticeable during summer. Coworkers kept telling me "you haven't experienced our summer yet. It gets above 100 and it's miserable." It was hot, but over 100 in BR and you feel like you're dying.
I sit in less traffic that in BR. This is something that I wasn't expecting. I drive further to work than I did in Baton Rouge, and I get there quicker.
There is so much to do in ATX. This goes without saying. I still haven't hit all of the usual "tourist spots" yet.
Things that suck about living in ATX:
Liberals
Homeless people on every corner (literally)
LSU isn't here
Can't find a decent poboy
The job market is crazy open. When I accepted my position I still had other opportunities contacting me.
The people are super nice. When I first moved here, I stopped by Wendy's while unpacking and the cashier was super friendly and asking me how my day was going and I thought they were fricking with me.
It's less humid here than BR. Which was most noticeable during summer. Coworkers kept telling me "you haven't experienced our summer yet. It gets above 100 and it's miserable." It was hot, but over 100 in BR and you feel like you're dying.
I sit in less traffic that in BR. This is something that I wasn't expecting. I drive further to work than I did in Baton Rouge, and I get there quicker.
There is so much to do in ATX. This goes without saying. I still haven't hit all of the usual "tourist spots" yet.
Things that suck about living in ATX:
Liberals
Homeless people on every corner (literally)
LSU isn't here
Can't find a decent poboy
Posted on 12/8/16 at 11:46 pm to offshoreangler
It's as simple as a visit to a grocery or fast food joint......TX>>>>>>>>LA
When we come into BR from The Woodlands, we ALWAYS thank our blessings we left BR. Is what it is. I'll take the Mexican influence any fricking day over the entitled low income folks in BR.
When we come into BR from The Woodlands, we ALWAYS thank our blessings we left BR. Is what it is. I'll take the Mexican influence any fricking day over the entitled low income folks in BR.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:25 am to Box Geauxrilla
Home to two of the 3 largest universities in the nation 
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:34 am to knight_ryder
If you've ever gotten out of Austin and into the Hill Country, and didn't think "Man, give me a few hundred acres and a farm house out here", we're just different kinds of men I guess. Texas is how America is supposed to work.... Freedom, independence, wide open spaces, opportunity, unique melting pot of culture without making anybody feel guilty to be proud of theirs. If my wife wouldn't be so hell bent on being close to her parents, we'd be there in a minute.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:43 am to Honky Lips
Best thing about Texas is that it boarders Louisiana. 
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:48 am to Honky Lips
Not gonna lie, I love Texas and it's people, and I'm born, raised and live in Louisiana.
It's a big, beautiful state with lots of natural resources, good down to earth people who work hard, play hard, and are proud Texans and patriots.
to my Texas neighbors!
PS: When y'all secede and become a country again, can I move and join y'all. Please.
It's a big, beautiful state with lots of natural resources, good down to earth people who work hard, play hard, and are proud Texans and patriots.
to my Texas neighbors! PS: When y'all secede and become a country again, can I move and join y'all. Please.
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 9:32 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:49 am to Box Geauxrilla
quote:
Can't find a decent poboy
There are a few spots, ask the Google machine. At least 2 food trucks have a great poboy.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:50 am to Honky Lips
There are very few positive things to say about Texas.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:55 am to Honky Lips
I've seen a lot of places
I've been around the world
I've seen pretty faces
Been with some beautiful girls
After all I've witnessed
One thing still amazes me
Just like a miracle, you have to see to believe
Cause God blessed Texas
With His own hand
Brought down angels from the promised land
Gave 'em a place where they could dance
If you wanna see heaven, brother, here's you chance
I've been sent to spread the message
God blessed Texas.
First, He let the sun shine
Then He made the waters deep
Then He gave us moonlight
For all the world to see
Well everybody knows that the Lord works in mysterious ways
He took a rest, then on the very next day
Nah, not really
I've been around the world
I've seen pretty faces
Been with some beautiful girls
After all I've witnessed
One thing still amazes me
Just like a miracle, you have to see to believe
Cause God blessed Texas
With His own hand
Brought down angels from the promised land
Gave 'em a place where they could dance
If you wanna see heaven, brother, here's you chance
I've been sent to spread the message
God blessed Texas.
First, He let the sun shine
Then He made the waters deep
Then He gave us moonlight
For all the world to see
Well everybody knows that the Lord works in mysterious ways
He took a rest, then on the very next day
Nah, not really
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 12:56 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 12:59 am to Titus Pullo
Texas is a great state but I am not a fan after spending the last 3 years between Port Arthur and Baytown on projects.
Did make it out to some nice parts of the state on some hunting and fishing trips. Good people.
Did make it out to some nice parts of the state on some hunting and fishing trips. Good people.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:00 am to bhtigerfan
You're always welcome brother
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:04 am to Froman
quote:
There are very few positive things to say about Texas.
quote:
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:07 am to Bushmaster
The only places I spent anytime was working with an electric co-op near Abilene. I can't recall the name.
The people there were nice enough, but I wouldn't want to live there.
Made me appreciate how pretty it is back home with trees and the River and such.
They also don't know WTF BBQ is.
Perdenales was also a client, although I never went on site there, but Jesus, that place was yuuuuuge.
Edit: Not saying the country out there was ugly, it wasn't. It was just different, and I like home better. Which was the case with most places I went. Colorado on the other hand...
The people there were nice enough, but I wouldn't want to live there.
Made me appreciate how pretty it is back home with trees and the River and such.
They also don't know WTF BBQ is.
Perdenales was also a client, although I never went on site there, but Jesus, that place was yuuuuuge.
Edit: Not saying the country out there was ugly, it wasn't. It was just different, and I like home better. Which was the case with most places I went. Colorado on the other hand...
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 1:09 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:12 am to Titus Pullo
I have a buddy that lives in the Bridge city school district that thinks he has it made for life after getting a home loan on a tenth of an acre and just broke the 40 dollar an hour threshold.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:29 am to Bushmaster
quote:
Bridge city
You could be talking about Mars and I wouldn't know any less. I had to look it up just now to see where it is located.
I've never been in that area, but living on a .1 acre lot sounds miserable.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:35 am to Titus Pullo
I know what you mean but some people want to live in subdivisions with a 5 foot clearance from their neighbors roofline. I can't live like that. I'm on 104 acres and get sketchy when I hear the mail running every day out by the road.
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:40 am to Bushmaster
I love louisiana. Seriously considered moving to New Orleans
Every woman I meet from la is sexy as hell
Jazz scene is second to only New york..maybe la. Im a big jazz head.
The state has an extremely rich history
Once you get out of New york, socal, you won't find better day to day horse racing Anywhere in the country. Fairgrounds, Louisiana downs, delta downs, Evangeline downs.fair grounds November thursday card is second to only socal
Gumbo
Texas is boring as frick. Bland, ghetto shitty beaches,overrated bbq. You need to go to Memphis or kc to get real bbq that crap in texas aint real bbq. shite horse racing, shite music unless you like country. You get the death penalty in texas for looking at someone wrong
Oh Angola > shite texas prisons
Every woman I meet from la is sexy as hell
Jazz scene is second to only New york..maybe la. Im a big jazz head.
The state has an extremely rich history
Once you get out of New york, socal, you won't find better day to day horse racing Anywhere in the country. Fairgrounds, Louisiana downs, delta downs, Evangeline downs.fair grounds November thursday card is second to only socal
Gumbo
Texas is boring as frick. Bland, ghetto shitty beaches,overrated bbq. You need to go to Memphis or kc to get real bbq that crap in texas aint real bbq. shite horse racing, shite music unless you like country. You get the death penalty in texas for looking at someone wrong
Oh Angola > shite texas prisons
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 1:44 am
Posted on 12/9/16 at 1:51 am to Bushmaster
This post was edited on 12/9/16 at 2:49 am
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