I got a nice raise at work, but I still feel drowned in Long Island (New York: condos, schools)

[bubbathedog]

Wow, what a thread... or what this thread had become!

I grew up out here and when I think back to my summers as a teen and even in my early 20's, LI had so much more to offer. Although there was a ton of development back then, it's nothing like it is now.

I agree with those who believe there's a whole wide country out there, where it costs a hell of lot less to live and where there's more to recreation than hitting the mall to spend whatever is left from the property tax bill.

The one disconcerting factor about the future here is how all of the municipalities and many school districts are crying poverty. I look at my present property tax bill and can't believe the county, the town and the school district have no money. Which means tax increases... big, dirty property tax increases.

I absolutely agree with Peconic... Life is too short to live in a place that you don't at least enjoy somewhat.

[Jetties]

Originally Posted by bubbathedog

Wow, what a thread... or what this thread had become!

I grew up out here and when I think back to my summers as a teen and even in my early 20's, LI had so much more to offer. Although there was a ton of development back then, it's nothing like it is now.

I agree with those who believe there's a whole wide country out there, where it costs a hell of lot less to live and where there's more to recreation than hitting the mall to spend whatever is left from the property tax bill.

The one disconcerting factor about the future here is how all of the municipalities and many school districts are crying poverty. I look at my present property tax bill and can't believe the county, the town and the school district have no money. Which means tax increases... big, dirty property tax increases.

I absolutely agree with Peconic... Life is too short to live in a place that you don't at least enjoy somewhat.

You forgot to mention the part about the LIRR sucking.

[S.I.B.]

Originally Posted by Jetties

You forgot to mention the part about the LIRR sucking.

good catch! I wonder why they just don't copy/paste and save themwselves some time?

[rocafeller05]

I think its safe to say that if you are into shooting guns freely, racing your 4x4 truck, making open fires and camping in the woods then Long Island is not for you anymore.

I enjoy all those things except the racing. But those things alone doesn't keep me from leaving.

[rocafeller05]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to S.I.B. again.

Originally Posted by S.I.B.

good catch! I wonder why they just don't copy/paste and save themwselves some time?

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by Jetties

Please tell me, PLEASE?!?!?!??

Here's a hint:


Dueling banjos scene from Deliverance - YouTube

I believe LIMA has already alluded to the superiority of the southwestern Georgia backwoods as an ideal place for himself.

Indeed, LIMA has already let the cat out of the bag:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/23906386-post31.html

(Huge discourse on pros of GA and cons of LI)

http://www.city-data.com/forum/22855027-post57.html

here you have extra tax on cell phones..... Ft.L is to hot for me, im considering Americus GA, im almost to the point of just walking away.

http://www.city-data.com/forum/21282666-post11.html

PA is good, me though im eying Americus GA

http://www.city-data.com/forum/17856528-post38.html

Im looking at Americus GA, this island is getting worse and worse...

Okay, people! Race you to Americus, Georgia so we can TOTALLY ruin it for him! (J/K, relax!)

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by rocafeller05

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to S.I.B. again.

I was able to give it to Jetties, SIB (and to you too)! A veritable trifecta!

[Jetties]

Originally Posted by I_Love_LI_but

Here's a hint:


Dueling banjos scene from Deliverance - YouTube

I believe LIMA has already alluded to the superiority of the southwestern Georgia backwoods as an ideal place for himself.

Indeed, LIMA has already let the cat out of the bag:

http://www.city-data.com/forum/23906386-post31.html

(Huge discourse on pros of GA and cons of LI)

http://www.city-data.com/forum/22855027-post57.html



http://www.city-data.com/forum/21282666-post11.html



http://www.city-data.com/forum/17856528-post38.html



Okay, people! Race you to Americus, Georgia so we can TOTALLY ruin it for him! (J/K, relax!)

Great catch!! I have some friends down there and I am going to start mobilizing them so they can begin clamping down on guns and racetracks right away!

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by Jetties

Great catch!! I have some friends down there and I am going to start mobilizing them so they can begin clamping down on guns and racetracks right away!

Also have them lobby for "No Dogs Allowed" ... ANYWHERE!

[I_Love_LI_but]

Originally Posted by Jetties

You forgot to mention the part about the LIRR sucking.

Also forgot to mention LIPA.