columbus it is !! need a little help (Cleveland, Cincinnati: home, employment)

[Timmy]

Hi all,

we are moving to Columbus, but don't know anything about the city, any good areas for school. we have a 11 year old son. looking for a good neighborhood to live, good school for our son. Is there any snow in the winter and how hot would the summer months get.

Has anyone try Tim Hortons, there are over 20 stores in the area, what do you all think about their food? are they good and affordable?

your imput on the above would be much appreciated.

thank you in advance.
Timmy

[paintballer1708]

Check out the suburbs of Hilliard, New Albany, Dublin, Worthington, Delaware, Granville, and Gahanna. Columbus has a lot of great suburbs, that are in safe areas with great school systems.

[Timmy]

thanks for the input paintballer1708, sure will check out those suburbs.

does anyone have any input on Tim Hortons coffee and donut shop?

[Gee]

The very first thing you need to do is buy some scarlett and gray! No, just kidding. I moved to Columbus from Garland,Texas 18 years ago. The weather is not nearly as severe as you may have been lead to believe. For some reason central Ohio escapes some of the more extreme midwest winter. We do get snow but not like Cleveland. Cleveland receives a lot more because of its location on Lake Erie. Compared to Garland Tx the winters do not seem too much different (approx 10 degrees), but they do last longer. Summer is 80ish with several hot spells scattered thoughout. The fall is gorgeous and the spring runs a close 2nd.

When you arrive purchase winter clothes and boots. Texas sells a much lighter version of apparel. Layers are key to keeping warm. I also like wool socks and down comfortors.

TIP: Soda is called Pop here. Hmmmm. Now that I think about it, maybe you should get some scarlett & gray to wear and learn the words to "Hang on Sloppy" too! The state tree is the Buckeye which is also the nickname for Ohioans and The Ohio State University mascott. A buckeye can also be candy or a worthless nut. Weird!! Buckeyes are never "fixin" to do anything so I would drop that one. And "you guys" and "ya'all" mean the same thing. Hope that helps!

[Gee]

I like Tim Hortons Coffee and Soups. I try to stay away from carbs, so eating there can be a problem for me.

[Timmy]

thank you everyone for the feedback.
one important thing I forgot to ask is how are the poeple there, are they friendly or snotty?

thanks

[paintballer1708]

LOL i will also add my input on the people. My job has me travel all across the country. People from Ohio are very nice and more laid back compared to most other parts of the nation. Now in the cities people tend to be more in a hurry, but you will see that all across the nation in big cities. When i first moved to Ohio i found my neighbors to be very friendly and even showed me around the area so i got to know it better. I first moved to Westlake, Ohio outside of Cleveland. I had no idea about the area. Im originally from Pittsburgh. My neighbors were great up there.

Since moving to Mason, Ohio outside of Cincinnati i found some more great neighbors. Most of them are also from out of state. From New York, California, and Kentucky. My neighbors to the left of me have been residents of Ohio their whole life. When we first got here my neighbors helped us out, and gave us a look around the neighborhood. They even told us about the general area. My wife and I took a trip down here before moving, but we actually got some insight from our neighbors around us. The people i work with are great. I love my job, and traveling to downtown Cincinnati every day. Its something about cities and skylines that just make my day. My office overlooks the Cincinnati Riverfront and over into Kentucky. LOL, the only problem is coming home and dealing with the rush hour traffic, not to mention the morning commute which can be even worse.

Overall, i find most of the people of Ohio very nice. Searching from Cleveland down to Akron/Canton, and to Columbus and Cincinnati, the people were very helpful in giving us information on where we should go for the move. If it werent for them i think the move would have been a lot harder.

[RichS]

Tim Horton's is OK... it's a division of Wendy's International... but I would suggest seeking out some of the mom-n-pop places. There are some GREAT "best kept secrets" around town.

Columbus used to be known as "the biggest small town in America". Primarily because of its people and the small town feeling. Growth has changed it a little bit, but it is still my favorite city.

Friendly or snotty? Well, I would have to agree with Gee... go out and buy some scarlet and gray and you will have more friends than you know what to do with!!! And on any given Saturday in the fall... go down to Ohio Stadium with that scarlet and gray garb... and you will be greeted by 110,000+ "best friends"!! LOL

Seriously, though, you will find the area to be mostly a very friendly place. It's still an area where people will acknowledge you with a smile as you walk down the street. Depending on your neighborhood, don't be surprised if you get some food dropped off on moving day by the neighbors.

[joepeffer]

For Schools, I'd go with Worthington, Bexley and Upper Arlington.
It rarely snows enought to accumulate in the winter but summers are hot, maybe 20 days above 88 or so.
Where your employment will be would probably be the biggest indicator of where to live.

[Timmy]

We are currently living in Texas, so the high 80's and low 90's temp is very fine with us. Our main concern is locating the best school for our son. He is 11 and is attending grade 6th currently. Dublin school board? Worthington? Anyone?

Thanks,

Timmy