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Old 05-13-2010, 04:05 AM
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the end is coming December 12th 2012
pay attention to all these earthquakes. They just had one in Charleston SC 2.8
if its 5.0 or greater it will effect Charlotte
Nice thought to start the day.
Throughout my life I keep hearing the end is coming, but so far so good!
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Old 05-13-2010, 04:28 AM
 
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the end is coming December 12th 2012
pay attention to all these earthquakes. They just had one in Charleston SC 2.8
if its 5.0 or greater it will effect Charlotte
Did you just watch the movie 2012. Anyway, all over the US is susceptible to earthquakes. Some places just have them more frequently than others. The earth plates are always moving.
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Old 05-13-2010, 09:51 AM
 
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Charlotte is nice - But I have three issues:

1. The cheap vinyl houses - EVERYWHERE.

2. Why the heck cannot not go into a Harris Teeter (or any other super market) and find a nice inventory of organic food. And don't say Trader Joes. It's pretty pathetic)

3. Night Life - Pretty weak

Pluses -

A decent size educated workforce; good paying jobs (minus the recession).
Fairly clean town
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:15 AM
 
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AMEN mrdkb.
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:15 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Have you been to Earthfare?
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:20 AM
 
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Have you been to Earthfare?
Yes - it's not bad. Overpriced though. But again - why cannot I not go up the street the local supermarket and buy some Organic goods. It's very annoying.

And I was not being sarcastic or nasty regarding the vinyl houses. It's ridiculous.
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:24 AM
 
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And it wasnt taken sarcasticly....Honestly where are the neighborhoods with the 'BRICK HOMES"...Why doesnt Charlotte have a ton of neighborhood with brick homes instead of the horrid vinyl.
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:24 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Yes - it's not bad. Overpriced though. But again - why cannot I not go up the street the local supermarket and buy some Organic goods. It's very annoying.
Probably because there isn't a lot of demand for organic products. You could try talking to the store managers & seeing if they'd be willing to broaden their selections.

As for vinyl sided houses there's an abundance of them because they don't require any maintenance & they're cheaper than stucco, stone or clapboards.
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Old 05-13-2010, 10:37 AM
 
Location: Union County
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IMO there's a pretty decent brick housing stock in the area... certainly not more vinyl homes then any other large metro.

Where else in the country is everyone living in all brick homes around the entire metro?
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Old 05-13-2010, 11:02 AM
 
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Brick or Hardiplank - that's it. Vinyl is cheap; cheap looking; and does require maintenance (just not painting every 5-6 years)
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