The real scoop on Dallas (McKinney, Center: credit, theater, school)

[USA_Mom]

I *do* get what you are saying, but it's funny Texas and California are the ONLY STATES I have lived in where COMPLAINING isn't the norm--it's the exception. I found it refreshing moving there from Louisiana and I dearly miss the attitude now living in Georgia.

There are things I don't like about Dallas...the weather in the summer and the electric bill to boot--but I'll take that over people who seem to be constantly depressed and negative about their state on a consistent basis.

[Lakewooder]

I don't think 'infatuations' can last 50 years.

[seahawksweetie]

Originally Posted by lh_newbie

The Trinity Forest just isn't utilized. I hear about it but have not a clue as to how to get to a trail head or indeed, if there are trails. Isn't it in a flood plain? I don't know much at all about it.

As a person who likes to walk among the trees and such, I would also like to know more about the Trinity Forest. Does anyone have any links or info?

Thanks!

[DFWMike]

Originally Posted by Ankhharu

Although I agree with you, you are not going to get anyone in this state to agree with you. Most people in most states will gladly point out whats wrong with their area, but not here. They take it personal. Case in point, I once argued with a user on here about the lack of nice forest in the DFW metroplex. She argued with me up and down that this area had one of the nicest forests in the area (laughable, I know, lol). Some time ago I found a post from this same user complaining about the same thing I was complaining about. I guess since i'm not a native I'm not allowed to gripe about any of the area's shortcomings. Before anyone says it, I will slam my homestate in a minute. It has problems, and i'm not afraid to acknowledge those problems. I should have less than a year left here before I can move. Until then, i'm just trying to make the best of my last days here.

You can't take the trophy for being dumped for a negative comment, I'm a native and I was dumped on severely for saying the area wasn't the most naturally attractive place in the world. Happens to natives and non natives alike who are realistic about the areas natural beauty. There are very nice treed areas all over DFW, it just doesn't tend to be the rule.

To the Seattle resident, I wouldn't get to excited about walking through the trinity forest, usually the only time you hear about it is when they find another body that has been dumped there. There's talk about building a multimillion dollar park, but I have no idea how they plan on keeping it safe.

[jfre81]

Originally Posted by USA_Mom

I *do* get what you are saying, but it's funny Texas and California are the ONLY STATES I have lived in where COMPLAINING isn't the norm--it's the exception. I found it refreshing moving there from Louisiana and I dearly miss the attitude now living in Georgia.

There are things I don't like about Dallas...the weather in the summer and the electric bill to boot--but I'll take that over people who seem to be constantly depressed and negative about their state on a consistent basis.

And it's funny you say that because we encounter disgruntled Californians rather frequently....think that says a lot for Texas

But obviously do have people who hate it here. Rather than hating them for hating it here we just let 'em know where the nearest state border or airport is.

@the OP - have fun with them taxes in Wiscahnsin, kiddo. Ain't none of it getting you endzone seats at Lambeau. You'll be watching on TV just like me. The difference is 11 will be the channel my TV's set to, and not the temperature outside.

[KewGee]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

And by the way the Great Trinity Forest is probably the largest urban forest in the USA.

The largest urban forest in the U.S. is Forest Park west of downtown Portland, Oregon.

[lh_newbie]

Do you think Texas is so big, the people that hate it get lost trying to find their way out?

[CallMeLaura]

To the OP - we're leaving Milwaukee for Dallas. You can have our spot!

[cosmochick]

I moved here last year because of Real Estate. I lived in So. Cali and 3 years in NYC prior.

I regret moving here. There's just no culture in this city. Dallas is dead compared to other developed cities. If you were from Europe or Asia, Dallas would never be your destination to see, I can't blame tourists for not wanting to see Dallas, there's nothing extra ordinary to see here that other states do not have.

I guess it would be a good move for people coming from smaller states. Dallas is not cosmopolitan, it's still far from being a first rate state.

The people were supposed to be friendly and polite. Excuse me, I have never met so many rude and flaky people in my whole life. They say New Yorkers are rude?! New Yorkers are very upfront and won't give you a lot of bs like Dallasites. They say LA is superficial? They haven't been to Plano.

Let's talk about the single scene... If you're into pretentious, there's Addison. There you will find a lot of pretentious $30K/year millionaires with no substance or souls.

Uptown is cool, people have more depth there. But you can only go to so many places so many times until you get sick of those places. There are not too many outdoor cafes here, I guess the weather is too hot to be outdoors.

Downtown area is dead at night except for a few pockets of night life here and there.

Let's talk about real estate. I thought since it's very affordable it was a good idea to invest in a house here. Well, if I had 10 years to wither some more in this state, I should see good appreciation--maybe.

Don't forget about the ridiculous school taxes. If you don't have kids and you own property, you still have to pay for school taxes. No exceptions!

Scenery-- well they have no beaches, mountains--just a lot of traffic and still lot of undeveloped land and tons of hay.

This state is good for families, especially for transplants who can't afford houses in the nicer states.

All in all, I am very disappointed that this city does not have a lot to offer for singles. I can't wait to move.

[lpepping]

You came here for real estate? So when are you leaving? Where are you moving to?