You should only need one Toll Tag in Texas. The one I have from the North Texas Tollway Authority works on every toll road and express lane in Texas, including DFW Airport. It even works on the Oklahoma and Kansas turnpikes.
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You should only need one Toll Tag in Texas. The one I have from the North Texas Tollway Authority works on every toll road and express lane in Texas, including DFW Airport. It even works on the Oklahoma and Kansas turnpikes.
I lived in Georgetown but I like bigger cities so would frequently go to Austin but that traffic was a pain in the rear. I do remember when I was moving to OKC I was leaving Georgetown in January and it was a beautiful 78 degree day.
I did it years ago, and aside from being away from family and my friends back there, it was the best thing that I ever did! I love the area, but it was changing so much, and for the worse; really a shame what's happened to MA and really to all of New England…. I could never go back and live in a "Nanny State," where the government wants to control you like you're a child, or incompetent. Plus, there's just too many people in one spot!
Sounds like you know the area already, but you'll find that you will meet and enjoy some great people, and things will be more in tune with your core values. May sound dramatic, but it's really a freeing experience. You'll be amazed how much better you can live your life, and you'll have more money in your pocket. You won't have to hide that you love guns, either….
. You will miss the food, and familiarity with home, but you can always go back for visits.
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It's been a long while since I've updated. We're in Texas permanently, we own a house, moving truck comes tomorrow morning.
After we're all moved in I'll get our vehicles registered in Texas, then we'll get Texas drivers licenses.
It will be nice to see my truck and her SUV with Texas tags.
We're home.
After we're all moved in I'll get our vehicles registered in Texas, then we'll get Texas drivers licenses.
It will be nice to see my truck and her SUV with Texas tags.
We're home.
Welcome to Texas sir, glad to have you here! I relocated from Virginia to Texas 12 years ago to be with the love of my life! Best thing that I ever did, just wish that it didn't take me my first 49 years to do it. There is a lot to Texas and people that don't live here do not truly understand or appreciate it. I am South of Houston, still working so I need to be close to the city, but we have land up in the Hill Country that we plan to build on when retirement comes and I am on a 2800 acre hunt lease up in LLano so I can get out of the city and enjoy the country every now and then. Get settled in and explore the State, there is a lot here!
Oh and join The Texas State Rifle Association, TSRA, it is a fine organization
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Gary...just remember...the people and culture ARE differnt. Just go wit the flow. You'll be fine. We left Maryland 20 years ago. I miss it still even now...but my family was from the area since the 1660s. Related to everyone but nobody close. You WILL like living away from the state telling you all the things you can't do. Bedtime here in Wyoming
Does this decision mean Root canal w/no novocaine then?? You're a better man than me...I'd wimp out in a hurry... Texas ain't that bad
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Have you found the best BBQ place in your area yet?
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Long time friend from school moved to Texas years ago. He was the longest serving chief elevator inspector for Texas. He's retired from state job but still works. Been to see him couple of times and my best friend moved out there about 20 years ago with work so been to see him a few times. Some of the Best barbecue I've had but its beef and Eastern N.C. barbecue is hard to beat. Folks need to keep in mind there are Different types of barbecue and try them for the experience, you may be surprised. Best friend moved back to N.C. so thats better. Personally I'll take the weather here in Florida, even the seldom real cold days. Each to his/ her own.
Hmmmmm ….I think regardless of where a person is from they'd like their neighbors to mow their lawn, and put washer/dryer in the house. Car on blocks I understand. Probably a project. Pride in ownership should not be limited by state lines.
I am a "Rust Belt" yanKEEEE that has lived in Greenville county, S. C. since 1977. I had a RIDE. Only Catholic in a plant of over 100 employees, put sugar in my grits, owned a brick home, did not have a favorite NASCAR car or driver, told directions by street name, etc. Was a bass fisherman and won a few times. The city of Greenville is now one of the top 5 living areas in U.S.A. with prices $1.5 million and up. Retires please go to Myrtle Beach.
Hope the move went smoothly! The moving company was a bunch of scoundrels last time I moved.
My sister and bil just did. North Myrtle Beach area. Little River. They take their 4 hr class room training for CCP this week. They each have already got a Ruger LCP. Just a couple of Yankees trying to assimilate.
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I suppose you missed the point of the metaphor. It's all about outsiders moving in and criticizing locals for doing what they've been doing for eons.
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We're just down the street from one of the South Side Market locations. Really good stuff. At at Cooper's a couple of weeks ago when friends were in town.
Truthfully, I think the hard part is finding BBQ that isn't good in Texas.
Truthfully, I think the hard part is finding BBQ that isn't good in Texas.
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One tag for my truck, one for the wife's SUV. I'll change the status on my MA EZPass so that I can use it on more than one vehicle simply by logging into my account and change the registration number. That way if we fly somewhere and rent a car, I can use my tag and not the rental company's tag.
We got some of the same guff when we moved to TX. Then you tell them you grew up in south Tx then moved north to Houston and my grand parents used to live about 90 miles from where we are now and they calm down a bit. Some advise though. Hide your nice vehicles and toys when you have someone come out to give you an estimate of any type of work or the price will double. Try to stay with licensed companies and personal referrals. When someone spouts off that the people from CA are driving up the prices of property where Texans can't afford it. Tell them you offered the seller $100,000. less but he wouldn't take it, so who is to blame. Lastly when complaints are made about politics, advise them that the college professors in Austin and Dallas have done more harm in that regard to their own children , than anyone from out of state. Lastly ask them ,When did you move here ? The reply will be something like ,OH , 3 or 4 years ago.....
It really not that bad, most people who were long time residents are so happy to be making so much money, they don't say anything but Howdy. Never had so many young guys opening grocery store doors for me and the like. We live 50 miles west of Ft Worth in the boonies and its wonderful. A little more weather than the Austin area but very rural. We love it taxes and all. Cost about 100.00 dollars to register a truck, and takes 10 minutes, so a little more for property tax and insurance kinda evens out. We just take the good with the bad and the good far outweighs. The fact that I can shoot 400 yards plus, off my porch, and haven't seen a single tent anywhere but in peoples back yards outweighs a lot of things... Good luck to you , enjoy...
It really not that bad, most people who were long time residents are so happy to be making so much money, they don't say anything but Howdy. Never had so many young guys opening grocery store doors for me and the like. We live 50 miles west of Ft Worth in the boonies and its wonderful. A little more weather than the Austin area but very rural. We love it taxes and all. Cost about 100.00 dollars to register a truck, and takes 10 minutes, so a little more for property tax and insurance kinda evens out. We just take the good with the bad and the good far outweighs. The fact that I can shoot 400 yards plus, off my porch, and haven't seen a single tent anywhere but in peoples back yards outweighs a lot of things... Good luck to you , enjoy...
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Coopers BBQ is very good, every time I am in Llano I stop in to get a plate. There is a lot of really good food choices in Texas
And do your grocery shopping at HEB, just don't do it on a Saturday or Sunday. I know that it is not Wegman's but it is a damn fine grocery store, very well run and has great employees
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Welcome to Texas. If you do not like being told what to do - you will like Texas. You will be just in time for a major property tax decrease, but after The People's Democratic Republic of Taxachusetts it would still be a big break anyway. When in Houston, do not miss Collector's Firearms on Westheimer. Breathe the free air.
