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Moving to Midland. What's there to do?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:19 pm
Well, thankfully, next week I'll be going from the hell known as McAllen TX to the apparent mediocrity that is known as Midland TX.
The only real things I know about Midland/Odessa come from Friday Night Lights and Heroes. The only thing I know there is to do there is watch high school football. But there also seems to be a lot of people moving there for oil money, and I've heard the town is pretty young.
So people familiar with the area, any recs? Places to hang out, places to eat, things to do, what the people at large are like, etc. Thanks for any help yall can provide.
The only real things I know about Midland/Odessa come from Friday Night Lights and Heroes. The only thing I know there is to do there is watch high school football. But there also seems to be a lot of people moving there for oil money, and I've heard the town is pretty young.
So people familiar with the area, any recs? Places to hang out, places to eat, things to do, what the people at large are like, etc. Thanks for any help yall can provide.
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Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:23 pm to OMLandshark
Update your Tinder profile.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:23 pm to OMLandshark
A friend quit a serious job when they wanted him to relocate to Midland, think about it.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:24 pm to OMLandshark
Prayers sent.
Midland is 99% dudes
Midland is 99% dudes
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:25 pm to OMLandshark
What are you going to be doing?
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:25 pm to bpinson
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What are you going to be doing?
Not having sex. That's for damn sure.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:26 pm to I Love Bama
Midland is better than Odessa. That is about all I have to say about that.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:28 pm to Cash
if you have never seen tumbling tumbleweeds before it's fascinating
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:31 pm to OMLandshark
Trying to ruin Boogie Miles' career
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:31 pm to OMLandshark
I split my time between Midland and Houston, I'm here right now. It's a hell of a lot better than McAllen, but it's definitely not that exciting. Wall Street Bar and Grill and Garlic Press are both very nice local restaurants, The Bar on Missouri Ave is a pretty fun spot at night. Basin Burger House also has a cool patio. I honestly don't go out a ton here though, but I know it is there. Lots of golf too.
There are a lot of young people but unfortunately there isn't a centralized living/bar area where they all are. If there were I actually think it would be a lot of fun. There is quite a bit of money here too- I've seen several R8s, GT-Rs, Lambos, etc. it's odd to see in a place like this. There's also a definite small old money contingent that seems to be extremely influential. I'm sure people will trash on it ITT but it really isn't that bad.
There are a lot of young people but unfortunately there isn't a centralized living/bar area where they all are. If there were I actually think it would be a lot of fun. There is quite a bit of money here too- I've seen several R8s, GT-Rs, Lambos, etc. it's odd to see in a place like this. There's also a definite small old money contingent that seems to be extremely influential. I'm sure people will trash on it ITT but it really isn't that bad.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:32 pm to Hooligan's Ghost
Midland's pretty brutal. My dad's family is there and Odessa. I avoid going to see them at all costs. Try San Angelo or Abilene next time. Both good mid sized towns.
I know you're more likely to not get killed there than McAllen, but also less likely to come in contact with an attractive female.
I know you're more likely to not get killed there than McAllen, but also less likely to come in contact with an attractive female.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:33 pm to I Love Bama
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Prayers sent.
Midland is 99% dudes
That's what a local rep told me, plus it's expensive as frick.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:33 pm to bpinson
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What are you going to be doing?
Same thing I'm doing now. Pharma sales. Just the nature of the job.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:33 pm to OMLandshark
Yeah the housing is really expensive
If you have to pay for your own housing and don't anticipate making 90k+ I would find a different job somewhere else
If you have to pay for your own housing and don't anticipate making 90k+ I would find a different job somewhere else
This post was edited on 6/26/14 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:35 pm to I Love Bama
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Not having sex. That's for damn sure.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:40 pm to OMLandshark
You're not going to go fishing that's for sure
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:47 pm to OMLandshark
could be worse , it could be Midland, La.
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:48 pm to OMLandshark
It's only 10 hours from houston
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:48 pm to OMLandshark
Friday Night Lights
Posted on 6/26/14 at 6:51 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
WHO PAYIN YOU WHO PAYIN YOU
TRYIN TAKE MY FOOTBALL CAREER
WHO PAYIN YOU
TRYIN TAKE MY FOOTBALL CAREER
WHO PAYIN YOU
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