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Old 02-16-2008, 08:45 AM
 
Location: Texas
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Howdy y'all Houstoners... I'm just settling into my new apartment just south of the bayou park, near montrose and only 2 miles from downtown.

Thanks for your help with all the information... couldn't have done it without you! Houston is a behemoth of a city, I could see that on a VERY high overpass over 610 near the Galleria. Huuuuugge!!!
LOL, people in Houston don't talk like that .

Your location is great though. Good choice of the Montrose area.
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Old 02-16-2008, 08:57 AM
 
Location: from houstoner to bostoner to new yorker to new jerseyite ;)
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And we're Houstonians. I'm the only houstoner.
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Old 02-16-2008, 09:33 AM
 
Location: Charleston Sc and Western NC
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LOL, people in Houston don't talk like that .

Your location is great though. Good choice of the Montrose area.
Um we do say Y'all.... A LOT

But we don't say Huge, we say youuuuge
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Old 02-16-2008, 09:51 AM
 
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Thanks everyone! Houstoners are a very friendly bunch, from what I've seen. I've talked to more people in grocery and furniture stores this week than I ever had back home... and people even have conversations in elevators! I met up with my cousin (who lives here) for dinner, and the place we were at was quite lively and spirited. Today, I met my neighbors and talked with them for a while.

When driving, people actually let you change lanes or merge in front of them! They even make room for people who are trying to merge onto the freeways... never seen that back home. (however, during rush hour, all bets are off!)

I'm feeling an overall good vibe with this city... just gotta meet more people and find things to do around here. Join a gym, a volleyball league or co-ed sports, etc...
Hi DCNative,


Congratulations on your move to Houston. I am a native Washingtonian as well. I relocated to Houston three years ago. You will love it here in Houston. Just like you mentioned, people here are so nice and so helpful.

If you are looking to meet people in Houston with similar interests, then you should checkout Meetup Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups! - Meetup.com.

Here are a few other websites that may help you with finding activities and other information about Houston.

www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org

iFest

Visit Houston Texas - Tourism, Houston Events, Special Offers, Info & More! - Greater Houston CVB

Free Houston Newcomer and Relocation Guides: Houston newcomer information

Houston, Texas



Welcome to Houston
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Old 02-16-2008, 12:30 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Um we do say Y'all.... A LOT

But we don't say Huge, we say youuuuge
Every region in America says "yall" a lot.
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:07 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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LOL, people in Houston don't talk like that .

Your location is great though. Good choice of the Montrose area.
Thanks. I was hoping to get a place at Midtown or Rice, but there was nothing available and my realtor couldn't find anything either. I got a good deal here where I am, and it's very close to work so it's all good.

Don't worry, I don't really say "yall", LOL... I just like to type it, thats' all
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Old 02-16-2008, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Houston, TX
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Hi DCNative,


Congratulations on your move to Houston. I am a native Washingtonian as well. I relocated to Houston three years ago. You will love it here in Houston. Just like you mentioned, people here are so nice and so helpful.

If you are looking to meet people in Houston with similar interests, then you should checkout Meetup Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups! - Meetup.com.

Here are a few other websites that may help you with finding activities and other information about Houston.

www.houstonmuseumdistrict.org

iFest

Visit Houston Texas - Tourism, Houston Events, Special Offers, Info & More! - Greater Houston CVB

Free Houston Newcomer and Relocation Guides: Houston newcomer information

Houston, Texas



Welcome to Houston
Thanks Rose31... those are GREAT links, I'm bookmarking all of them and will check up on them soon after I get settled (still unpacking)
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Old 02-16-2008, 04:03 PM
 
Location: God's Country
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Hey DC welcome to Houston, I'm glad it's working out for you. I agree most people here are very friendly. By the way my azaleas started blooming in January

You will also hear "I'm fixing to...........a lot
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Old 02-16-2008, 04:05 PM
 
Location: ✶✶✶✶
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We do say y'all, at least the Texas natives do...I'm guilty as charged...."howdy" is gonna get some funny looks though, in the city anyway.

DC, if you wouldn't mind, since I'm eyeing a potential move to an apartment closer in within the next year or so (I'm near Reliant Stadium and the Medical Center), how big's your place and how much is it going for?
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Old 02-16-2008, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I was meaning the phrase "howdy yall". "Yall" is always used in day to day conversations. Its normal.
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