Dallas vs Atlanta - Quality of life (Houston, Amarillo: motel, camp)

[jeffm1984]

what's the Texas ethos? Sounds kinda scary. lol

[south-to-west]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

Physical attributes aside, Dallas has the Texas ethos.

If a gridded street system is part of the Texas ethos, then I hope we can adopt of that same ethos here in Georgia.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by stlsmoore

When I visited Dallas it was crazy being able to look down a major road and being able to see a mile down in both directions clearly with no trees or hills blocking the view. I actually thought it was kinda of neat though.

I actually like it to, like the wide-open feeling of the prairie country, but it surely is like being on the face of the moon.

[Lakewooder]

Actually we like to call the northern suburbs the tundra.

[speedoflight]

I am somewhat reviving this thread but wanted to ask an additional question that wasn't asked in the original post. How are the IT/technology job opportunities like in Dallas/DFW and Atlanta? Which is better? Which area has more technology firms (small, medium, large). I did some research and see that Atlanta seems to have many large companies but not that many technology firms. But naturally of course I can't tell, hence am asking here.

[GirlsRUs]

Originally Posted by lategreattex

There is NO "Southern Charm" or "Southern Hospitality" in existance any longer, because of Transplants. Those of us Southerners (especially Texans), that once felt that way, feel it no longer.

I am one of those transplants in which you speak poorly of. Do not cast stones at those of us who desire a better life for our young children. Texas has a good reputation thus far. You can either contribute to that, or be a part of the problem.

All everybody wants from life is to be accepted and embraced. The posts about transplants are not very neighborly or kind.

I am very gracious and flattered when someone wants to call my home, theirs. I enjoy being a loving inhabitant of this Earth, in which we all (like it or not) share.

No one can take away your nostalgic Texas. However, Texas is not yours to possess. Kindly share your beautiful state, and do not be bitter at those persons not born in your town. We did not choose where to be born, but we can choose where we will live and call home.

Regardless, I have found the majority of Texans to be hospitible to my family and friends that have moved there.

God Bless You Sir.

[UNT_Eagle]

Originally Posted by GirlsRUs

I am one of those transplants in which you speak poorly of. Do not cast stones at those of us who desire a better life for our young children. Texas has a good reputation thus far. You can either contribute to that, or be a part of the problem.

All everybody wants from life is to be accepted and embraced. The posts about transplants are not very neighborly or kind.

I am very gracious and flattered when someone wants to call my home, theirs. I enjoy being a loving inhabitant of this Earth, in which we all (like it or not) share.

No one can take away your nostalgic Texas. However, Texas is not yours to possess. Kindly share your beautiful state, and do not be bitter at those persons not born in your town. We did not choose where to be born, but we can choose where we will live and call home.

Regardless, I have found the majority of Texans to be hospitible to my family and friends that have moved there.

God Bless You Sir.

Welcome to Texas!
Hope you continue to have success in whatever you do here.

[GirlsRUs]

Thank you UNT_Eagle.

[turtleman]

Originally Posted by stlsmoore

I've visited both cities and while I favor Dallas, you guys really don't have as many lush areas full of trees like Atlanta or even St. Louis my hometown. It's also very flat compared to those two cities, but I'm not knocking Dallas by any means. When I visited Dallas it was crazy being able to look down a major road and being able to see a mile down in both directions clearly with no trees or hills blocking the view. I actually thought it was kinda of neat though. Oh well I really do like Dallas and I hope to be moving there for a short while within the next year or two.

Give me a break. Anyone who has lived in Atlanta will admit that there are tall lush trees everywhere. Texas is just flat with small trees. it is not a criticism but a fact. There are nice trees in Highland Park, but compared to Atlanta, well, you get the picture..

[aceplace]

Originally Posted by turtleman

Give me a break. Anyone who has lived in Atlanta will admit that there are tall lush trees everywhere. Texas is just flat with small trees. it is not a criticism but a fact. There are nice trees in Highland Park, but compared to Atlanta, well, you get the picture..

And what difference does that make?

I see plenty of tall, lush trees in Dallas, and I'm not likely to leave town because the trees aren't tall enough.

Your criterion seems meaningless and trite. There are some differences between Dallas and Atlanta that are important... we don't have to judge cities by... what... the size of the trees?