Do you miss NY now the you have left? (New York: utilities, place to live)

[jrice]

Well we are back in Syracuse, and we are so glad we came back. Everything from the people to the cost of daily staples (like bread, eggs, and milk) are so much better. Example, in Vegas we were paying either 2.99 or 3.99 for eggs--here they are .99. And the house be bought in Syracuse for 162k would have been atleast 400K (well in Vegas depressed market 300k). Love NY

[nyathrt]

I moved from the Hudson Valley 3 years ago to NC (Charlotte area). I am still not adjusted. I really don't know why. The housing here is half the price, as are taxes. The weather is beautiful and the people are friendly. So what the hell? I can't explain it but just being homesick. I'm waiting until the kids finish school out here and I am almost positive I'll be moving back to New York. Can't really put my finger on what I miss I just miss living where I grew up.

[thelazyone]

I was born in raised in NYC. Moved out to the hudson valley 3 years ago. I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to adjust. Other than not having the convenience of a good ethnic restaurant to eat at, I could never see myself moving back. Having space and a backyard for my kids is something I would not trade for the world. It wasn’t easy not hearing the fire truck or garbage truck waking me up @ 3am, but I quickly adjusted. I went back into Brooklyn Saturday to visit family and I could not wait to get out of the city. Now we are looking to move to New Mexico come next year. I know this move will not be easy. As much as I couldn’t see myself living in the city, the thought of moving away from family, long distant isn’t easy. However, sometime in life we have to make tough sacrifices that would hopefully benefit our family in the long run.

[thelazyone]

Originally Posted by nyathrt

I moved from the Hudson Valley 3 years ago to NC (Charlotte area). I am still not adjusted. I really don't know why. The housing here is half the price, as are taxes. The weather is beautiful and the people are friendly. So what the hell? I can't explain it but just being homesick. I'm waiting until the kids finish school out here and I am almost positive I'll be moving back to New York. Can't really put my finger on what I miss I just miss living where I grew up.

it's the people. at times i find myself just being around other people.

[BKATL]

Originally Posted by thelazyone

I was born in raised in NYC. Moved out to the hudson valley 3 years ago. I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to adjust. Other than not having the convenience of a good ethnic restaurant to eat at, I could never see myself moving back. Having space and a backyard for my kids is something I would not trade for the world. It wasn’t easy not hearing the fire truck or garbage truck waking me up @ 3am, but I quickly adjusted. I went back into Brooklyn Saturday to visit family and I could not wait to get out of the city. Now we are looking to move to New Mexico come next year. I know this move will not be easy. As much as I couldn’t see myself living in the city, the thought of moving away from family, long distant isn’t easy. However, sometime in life we have to make tough sacrifices that would hopefully benefit our family in the long run.

Of course you can't see yourself moving back. You are still in the state, so if you want to hit the city its just about an hour away. For me, its 14 hours plus 2 tanks full of gas or a plane ride. If I were closer it wouldn't even be an issue. New Mexico is very different from the rest of the country, I passed through there and doesn't seem as if it would be a place I would like to live, but to each its own.

[thelazyone]

Originally Posted by BKATL

Of course you can't see yourself moving back. You are still in the state, so if you want to hit the city its just about an hour away. For me, its 14 hours plus 2 tanks full of gas or a plane ride. If I were closer it wouldn't even be an issue. New Mexico is very different from the rest of the country, I passed through there and doesn't seem as if it would be a place I would like to live, but to each its own.

i honestly don't venture into the city anymore. the last time went to an event was in 07. country life has grown on me.

[mssy]

Originally Posted by thelazyone

I was born in raised in NYC. Moved out to the hudson valley 3 years ago. I honestly thought I wouldn't be able to adjust. Other than not having the convenience of a good ethnic restaurant to eat at, I could never see myself moving back. Having space and a backyard for my kids is something I would not trade for the world. It wasn’t easy not hearing the fire truck or garbage truck waking me up @ 3am, but I quickly adjusted. I went back into Brooklyn Saturday to visit family and I could not wait to get out of the city. Now we are looking to move to New Mexico come next year. I know this move will not be easy. As much as I couldn’t see myself living in the city, the thought of moving away from family, long distant isn’t easy. However, sometime in life we have to make tough sacrifices that would hopefully benefit our family in the long run.

My fiance and I are planning to move from Brooklyn (Park Slope) to the Hudson Valley. So I am interested to hear your take. I am an avid gardener, and that's one of the main reasons for the move- more land to till - and we love the landscape of the Hudson Valley. But there is a part of me that worries that I'd not adjust. You know, having to drive everywhere, not being able to get out hte front door and walk down the street to the subway visit friends, and that friends and family wouldn't visit?

I've lived in NYC 30 years now, raised a son, and still work in downtown Manhattan. I feel I can manage because I'd still be "coming into the city" everyday. Originally the plan was to wait till I retire, but lately the thought has been "why wait till I'm decrepit?"

[thelazyone]

Originally Posted by mssy

My fiance and I are planning to move from Brooklyn (Park Slope) to the Hudson Valley. So I am interested to hear your take. I am an avid gardener, and that's one of the main reasons for the move- more land to till - and we love the landscape of the Hudson Valley. But there is a part of me that worries that I'd not adjust. You know, having to drive everywhere, not being able to get out hte front door and walk down the street to the subway visit friends, and that friends and family wouldn't visit?

I've lived in NYC 30 years now, raised a son, and still work in downtown Manhattan. I feel I can manage because I'd still be "coming into the city" everyday. Originally the plan was to wait till I retire, but lately the thought has been "why wait till I'm decrepit?"

We all make adjustments without noticing it. The first thing you'll realize if you do move up and depending where you settle, is the quietness. Its something I never really gave too much thought to until I had moved out of the city. I can't tell how much I don't miss the sounds of sirens, work trucks and rowdy kids to name a few. Those nosies will quickly be replaced by the sounds of birds chirping in the morning and crickets at night. The next thing you will notice, is not everything is easily accessible. You will be doing more driving than walking. Good restaurants are few and far. If you are planning to buy a home, be prepared to start getting your hands dirty. Sidewalks are nearly nonexistent outside of many villages, city of newburgh and city of middletown. There are plenty of parks, and trails to walk upon. If you decided to commute into the city for work, be prepared to commit to at least twenty hours a week of commuting time. My commute was 25 hours a week, before I was able to find a job in Rockland county. I would honestly give this some thought. Commuting for me wasn't easy. As for visiting friends and family, traveling on the NYS thruway isn't so bad. Depending on traffic, I can be at my sisters place in williamsburgh, within an hour and a half. Train ride from Beacon to GCT is little over an hour. If you enjoy being outdoors and nature in general, the hudson valley has it all. It will take some time to get use to the different pace of lifestyle, but I honestly thank in the end you'll be grateful you made the move.

[VA Yankee]

Originally Posted by nyathrt

I moved from the Hudson Valley 3 years ago to NC (Charlotte area). I am still not adjusted. I really don't know why. The housing here is half the price, as are taxes. The weather is beautiful and the people are friendly. So what the hell? I can't explain it but just being homesick. I'm waiting until the kids finish school out here and I am almost positive I'll be moving back to New York. Can't really put my finger on what I miss I just miss living where I grew up.

After 30 years I find the only thing I miss besides decent bread & pizza is the cultural diversity. Here in Richmond every thing is black & white. I do miss the ethnic make up in NY.

[thelazyone]

Originally Posted by VA Yankee

After 30 years I find the only thing I miss besides decent bread & pizza is the cultural diversity. Here in Richmond every thing is black & white. I do miss the ethnic make up in NY.

Ethnic make up is something I also miss as well.