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Moving to Miami, FL

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Michael_Boehm

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Its official, I have to move to Miami, FL. The trip I'm going on next week is a trip to learn my way around the new office I'll work in, meet new employees and people, meet my new boss, and begin searching for a place. I wish I didn't have to be transferred. My current boss said I should be in Miami by February. I will sure miss the North. Its an even more difficult situation because my sister and brother in law are currently living with us since their home was destroyed in the hurricanes in Mississippi this summer and my wife is having a baby in either late December or early January. The child is due December 27th. It will sure be a hectic time the next few months!

Wish me luck and lets just hope the next hurricane season won't be so bad!
 
This is a terrible twist of Fate?

Don't go. Living in Miami-Dade has poisoned me. What type of work do you do? What kind of $$$. Do you speak Spanish? Does your wife speak Spanish. You'll need to teach your baby Spanish. If your office is in this State, you will pay NO State Income Tax which is good. We have flying roaches the size of your hand, with little faces, and they hiss at you. You're just an insect bite away from West Nile disease. Where is the Office located. I'd suggest looking for housing in 954 country, Broward County. Feel free to ask any questions. I want to leave here alive, and that's not a reference to Crime. In fact Florida is the 10th most dangerous State to live in, yet many areas seem safe. I came from Los Angeles. I love it out there, but by the actual count of gunshots on a typical night, Miami is mellow. If you drive safely down here remember, you'll be the only one doing so!

P.S. The word about the next Hurricane season(s) is not good. The seasons run in cycles. Remember 1 CAT 5 Hurricane packs the power of 1000 Nuclear bombs, learned that on Nova this week. Miami is like one giant green lawn, no Mountains, not even a hill. And don't forget the Snakes & Alligators too. The Geckos are cute, the baby will love them!

> Its official, I have to move to Miami, FL. The trip I'm
> going on next week is a trip to learn my way around the new
> office I'll work in, meet new employees and people, meet my
> new boss, and begin searching for a place. I wish I didn't
> have to be transferred. My current boss said I should be in
> Miami by February. I will sure miss the North. Its an even
> more difficult situation because my sister and brother in
> law are currently living with us since their home was
> destroyed in the hurricanes in Mississippi this summer and
> my wife is having a baby in either late December or early
> January. The child is due December 27th. It will sure be a
> hectic time the next few months!
>
> Wish me luck and lets just hope the next hurricane season
> won't be so bad!
>
 
This is a terrible twist of Fate

> Don't go. Living in Miami-Dade has poisoned me. What type of
> work do you do?

I work for a nation chain of stores as a general manager. I live in New Jersey, but work in New York state.
> What kind of $$$.

Enough to keep the job. I'm not comfortable with saying the actual salary.

> Do you speak Spanish? Does
> your wife speak Spanish. You'll need to teach your baby
> Spanish.

I took Spanish in high school over 30 years ago. I don't know much anymore.

Hola? Como estas? Estoy mal. Y usted?

> If your office is in this State, you will pay NO
> State Income Tax which is good.

Thats good.



> Where is the Office located.

Miami-Dade County. Its a store/office, but there is an office for me!

I'd suggest looking for housing
> in 954 country, Broward County. Feel free to ask any
> questions.

I'll look in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. My mother lived in Pompano Beach for one year during her child hood. She liked it down there. Would you recommend that area?

I want to leave here alive, and that's not a
> reference to Crime. In fact Florida is the 10th most
> dangerous State to live in, yet many areas seem safe.

How comforting.

I came
> from Los Angeles. I love it out there, but by the actual
> count of gunshots on a typical night, Miami is mellow. If
> you drive safely down here remember, you'll be the only one
> doing so!

Oh, I've been to Los Angeles. Personally, not my cup of tea. Its dirty and dangerous, no offense.
>
> P.S. The word about the next Hurricane season(s) is not
> good. The seasons run in cycles. Remember 1 CAT 5 Hurricane
> packs the power of 1000 Nuclear bombs, learned that on Nova
> this week. Miami is like one giant green lawn, no Mountains,
> not even a hill.

Another reason why I don't want to live here.

Geez, why Florida? I wish they could transfer me to another place, but oh well.
>
 
¿Moving to Miami? ¡Hola!

> I took Spanish in high school over 30 years ago. I don't
> know much anymore.

Then you'll probably want to live in Broward.

> I'd suggest looking for housing
> > in 954 country, Broward County. Feel free to ask any
> > questions.
>
> I'll look in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

Unless you really like driving, I'd suggest forgetting PB Co.

Broward is about the size of Rhode Island, so driving from
one end to the other is no trivial commute.

> My mother lived in Pompano Beach for one year during her
> child hood. She liked it down there. Would you recommend
> that area?

Yeah, but it's not close to Dade.

Use Mapquest or Google Maps to see the distance and
driving time from there to your store location.
Also try Boca Raton.

I'll answer questions, if I can, but I'm sure anyone here will.

73s from 954<P ID="signature">______________
<center><font color=green size="+1">South Florida Radio Pages -- November Radio News</font></center></P>
 
Now, The GOOD News!

Living in SE Florida can be very rewarding; here are some positives:

SoBe is awesome. The nightlife on Miami Beach rocks. You're only about 3 hours by car from Key West. You're only about a half-hour by air from the Bahamas. Cruise ships leave from the Port of Miami: you can go down to the ships on Saturdays and Sundays...the days most of them leave...and get an unsold cabin at a bargain! Flights to the deep Caribbean take less time to get to where you want to go. Gasoline is as high there as anywhere, but, you don't have to spend tons to heat your house in the winter. Food is varied, fresh and tasty: Calle Ocho in Little Habana sells some of the best food and coffee anywhere. Little Haiti sells Creole food that's awesome. Mangoes, papayas, avacados, oranges and the like are everywhere. Miami is a cosmopolitan city with international flights to anywhere in Mexico, Central America and South America. The people are more sophisticated than not; the crackers live above I-4 (Daytona Beach to Orlando to Tampa/St Pete). It's a quick run across Alligator Alley to the West Coast...Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Go to your new job with the expectation that you'll be part of a totally different culture...and, you'll probably have to be pried away from there with a very large crow-bar. :)

And, speaking of SoBe (South Beach):
South%20beach.jpg
 
Re: Now, The GOOD News!

> Living in SE Florida can be very rewarding; here are some
> positives:
>
> SoBe is awesome. The nightlife on Miami Beach rocks. You're
> only about 3 hours by car from Key West. You're only about a
> half-hour by air from the Bahamas. Cruise ships leave from
> the Port of Miami: you can go down to the ships on Saturdays
> and Sundays...the days most of them leave...and get an
> unsold cabin at a bargain! Flights to the deep Caribbean
> take less time to get to where you want to go. Gasoline is
> as high there as anywhere, but, you don't have to spend tons
> to heat your house in the winter. Food is varied, fresh and
> tasty: Calle Ocho in Little Habana sells some of the best
> food and coffee anywhere. Little Haiti sells Creole food
> that's awesome. Mangoes, papayas, avacados, oranges and the
> like are everywhere. Miami is a cosmopolitan city with
> international flights to anywhere in Mexico, Central America
> and South America. The people are more sophisticated than

Assuming that that's a good thing.

> not; the crackers live above I-4 (Daytona Beach to Orlando
> to Tampa/St Pete). It's a quick run across Alligator Alley
> to the West Coast...Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel and
> Captiva Islands.
>
> Go to your new job with the expectation that you'll be part
> of a totally different culture...and, you'll probably have
> to be pried away from there with a very large crow-bar. :)
>
> And, speaking of SoBe (South Beach):

He's a working stiff, not a rich tourist.

We get our mangoes and papayas at Publix. And, other
than Cuban coffee, we can't afford the rest of what
you mentioned.

Jeeesh!

73s from 954
<P ID="signature">______________
<center><font color=green size="+1">South Florida Radio Pages -- November Radio News</font></center></P>
 
So you must be a Tourist?

And you sound like quite the Par-tay-er too Val. Life here is about as real as that Cartoon or Post card you posted, and I only can view the top third of it. However I've seen enough, see ya in Bimini~
 
Re: Now, The GOOD News!

> Living in SE Florida can be very rewarding; here are some
> positives:
>
> SoBe is awesome. The nightlife on Miami Beach rocks. You're
> only about 3 hours by car from Key West.

Unless you're gay, I don't think that's an advantage. I am, but I still don't particularly care to visit Florida. The Jersey Shore is good enough for me, even if the water isn't as warm or clear.
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"This is the New York Emergency Broadcast System satellite channel. They took the crosstown bus."</P>
 
Re: Now, The GOOD News!

>
> He's a working stiff, not a rich tourist.
>
> We get our mangoes and papayas at Publix. And, other
> than Cuban coffee, we can't afford the rest of what
> you mentioned.
>
> Jeeesh!
>
> 73s from 954
>

Who pissed in your bowl of "Lucky Charms"? You may "get your mangoes/papayas from Publix", but, many of us buy from farmer's markets or from produce people directly. As for Calle Ocho, there's much to be had at reasonable prices.

You sound like a sourpuss; condolences to the people who have to deal with you on a day-to-day basis. Why not move to Pensacola; they sound more like your kind. :)
 
Re: Now, The GOOD News!

> Unless you're gay, I don't think that's an advantage. I am,
> but I still don't particularly care to visit Florida. The
> Jersey Shore is good enough for me, even if the water isn't
> as warm or clear.
>

The poster was moving to S. Fla and wondered about the advantages/disadvantages of that move. As someone who has lived there, has worked in radio in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and who still owns property in S. Fla...I thought I'd pass on the advantages I find there.

Some people actually go to Key West for the incredible fishing, the boating, travels to the Dry Tortugas and the ultra-tropical atmosphere; you seem to think only gay people go there. That must surprise the hell out of Jimmy Buffet and the rest of the Parrotheads. :)

With an attitude like yours, do us all a favor: stay in Joisey.
 
Re: So you must be a Tourist?

> Life here is about as real as that Cartoon or Post card you posted,
> and I only can view the top third of it. However I've seen
> enough, see ya in Bimini~
>

Since you can only see the top third of the artwork, try getting something other than WebTV or a dial-up connection; works wonders.

As for "see ya in Bimini"...what're ya smuggling, blow? hehe
 
> Wish me luck and lets just hope the next hurricane season
> won't be so bad!

Best of luck - I tried living in Texas for 14 years, couldnt take it. Sooo glad to be a Jersey guy...


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Re: Now, The GOOD News: I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance!

> Some people actually go to Key West for the incredible
> fishing, the boating, travels to the Dry Tortugas and the
> ultra-tropical atmosphere; you seem to think only gay people
> go there.

No, not only gay people. Ricky Martin goes there too.

Then again, that might be the same thing.

Nonetheless, Key West is being gentrified as we speak. A few years from now I probably won't be able to afford a trip down there, unless I have a rich boyfriend, or unless Ricky Martin is feeling especially generous.

Then again, that might be the same thing.
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Re: Now, The GOOD News!

> > He's a working stiff, not a rich tourist.
> > We get our mangoes and papayas at Publix. And, other
> > than Cuban coffee, we can't afford the rest of what
> > you mentioned.
> > Jeeesh!
>
> Who pissed in your bowl of "Lucky Charms"?

I don't eat Lucky Charms. (Anything I cook is already
magically delicious.) But I am realistic. Furthermore,
the name of a cereal doesn't require quotation marks.

> You may "get your
> mangoes/papayas from Publix", but, many of us buy from
> farmer's markets or from produce people directly.

The only nearby produce stand has been closed for two
years and will soon be the site of a new Wal-Mart.

> As for
> Calle Ocho, there's much to be had at reasonable prices.

There's lots of good Cuban food in Broward, too -- and the
waiters speak English. There's nothing to be had on Calle
Ocho that's not also available in Broward.

> You sound like a sourpuss; condolences to the people who
> have to deal with you on a day-to-day basis. Why not move to
> Pensacola; they sound more like your kind. :)

You sound mighty crabby yourself, Val. (And reading
your Go, Scooter, Go! posting proves it.)
Condolences likewise.

73s from 954<P ID="signature">______________
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Re: ¿Moving to Miami? ¡Hola!

> > I took Spanish in high school over 30 years ago. I don't
> > know much anymore.
>
> Then you'll probably want to live in Broward.
>
> > I'd suggest looking for housing
> > > in 954 country, Broward County. Feel free to ask any
> > > questions.
> >
> > I'll look in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
>
>
> Unless you really like driving, I'd suggest forgetting PB
> Co.
>
> Broward is about the size of Rhode Island, so driving from
> one end to the other is no trivial commute.
>
> > My mother lived in Pompano Beach for one year during her
> > child hood. She liked it down there. Would you recommend
> > that area?
>
> Yeah, but it's not close to Dade.
>
> Use Mapquest or Google Maps to see the distance and
> driving time from there to your store location.
> Also try Boca Raton.

Boca seems like a very nice area to live in. I've been there, but it would seem very expensive to buy a house there. We'll see.

> I'll answer questions, if I can, but I'm sure anyone here
> will.
>
> 73s from 954
>

Thanks, wish me luck! What county is Boca in?
 
Re: Now, The GOOD News!

> Living in SE Florida can be very rewarding; here are some
> positives:
>
> SoBe is awesome. The nightlife on Miami Beach rocks. You're
> only about 3 hours by car from Key West. You're only about a
> half-hour by air from the Bahamas. Cruise ships leave from
> the Port of Miami: you can go down to the ships on Saturdays
> and Sundays...the days most of them leave...and get an
> unsold cabin at a bargain! Flights to the deep Caribbean
> take less time to get to where you want to go. Gasoline is
> as high there as anywhere, but, you don't have to spend tons
> to heat your house in the winter. Food is varied, fresh and
> tasty: Calle Ocho in Little Habana sells some of the best
> food and coffee anywhere. Little Haiti sells Creole food
> that's awesome. Mangoes, papayas, avacados, oranges and the
> like are everywhere. Miami is a cosmopolitan city with
> international flights to anywhere in Mexico, Central America
> and South America. The people are more sophisticated than
> not; the crackers live above I-4 (Daytona Beach to Orlando
> to Tampa/St Pete). It's a quick run across Alligator Alley
> to the West Coast...Naples, Marco Island, Sanibel and
> Captiva Islands.
>
> Go to your new job with the expectation that you'll be part
> of a totally different culture...and, you'll probably have
> to be pried away from there with a very large crow-bar. :)
>
> And, speaking of SoBe (South Beach):
>

Thanks for trying to give hope, but even this doesn't seem appealing to me. I'm not here to party, I'm here to work. Maybe I'll love living here, maybe not. Also, I'm not into the gay life. I've been married for 21 years and I have my first child on the way (yes, we waited very long, but decided it would be nice to have a child). There won't be time for partying.
 
> > Wish me luck and lets just hope the next hurricane season
> > won't be so bad!
>
> Best of luck - I tried living in Texas for 14 years, couldnt
> take it. Sooo glad to be a Jersey guy...

I'm a Jersey guy too. We rule! :)
>
>
 
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