Leaving NJ to possible come to VA ? (Richmond: good)

[j1n]

Originally Posted by Finally Here 2010

As for the person who said we can’t get Taylor Ham here, check Kroger. The ones by me have it.
Anyway, that’s my two cents.

which krogers?

[Finally Here 2010]

Originally Posted by j1n

which krogers?

The Kroger in Vinton has it in the Deli to slice. The one in Bonsack has it in the Deli to slice and they also had some prepackaged to sell. Also, there is a small sandwich shop on Scruggs road, attached to a country store (forgot the name - as soon as you turn onto Scruggs from 122, Its on the left), They go to Jersey and bring back hard rolls. They make Taylor Ham & Egg sandwiches.

[NomadStephanie]

I agree with the posters who have emphasized the desperate need for a good Italian restaurant here. I lament the lack of one frequently.

Originally Posted by aedubber

Im not a religious person so keep that in mind ( if you are , i don't mind ). I like diversity so i don't mind what religion you practice as long as your not preaching to me that i need to be a Jesus lover etc lol . Also, i was raised to work hard and enjoy life. I am not a fan of people on handouts or lazy people. I want to be in a community/area with people that are hard working like me and enjoy the outdoors. I am very into hiking, biking, fishing , hunting , atvs , camping , lakes , beaches , boats, etc.

I also do have my gun permit license for NJ and i do support my constitutional rights as everyone else should so i don't know how people are around VA about that but i am all about less government , less handouts , good education, less corrupt politics, low taxes , etc . I am a middle class worker , not a rich person or poor person. I love and support my freedoms and liberties .

You may be in for a bit of culture shock in southwest Virginia... You will definitely find people who are like-minded in respect to your views on government. Gun ownership and hunting are culturally normative in this area. However, down here, this goes hand-in-hand with Christian religiosity, usually of the evangelical type. Roanoke is more progressive than many other places in the surrounding area, but it's relative. In a recent poll of America's "Most Bible Minded Cities," Roanoke/Lynchburg were ranked together as #3. I grew up in southwest Virginia, and even being from this culture, have always felt culturally alienated, largely due to the sometimes subtle, sometimes outspoken pressure you feel when you are not part of the religious norm. I don't know that it's enough to be a deal-breaker for you, but it's enough that it's a big part of why I'm currently considering leaving (that and the poor job market if you are not pursuing a career in one of a few select sectors). I respect others' beliefs, and have made friends and acquaintances who respect mine, but it's not enough to counteract the fatigue of feeling like you either have to hide in the religious "closet" or hang out on the cultural margins here.

[aedubber]

Originally Posted by NomadStephanie

I agree with the posters who have emphasized the desperate need for a good Italian restaurant here. I lament the lack of one frequently.



You may be in for a bit of culture shock in southwest Virginia... You will definitely find people who are like-minded in respect to your views on government. Gun ownership and hunting are culturally normative in this area. However, down here, this goes hand-in-hand with Christian religiosity, usually of the evangelical type. Roanoke is more progressive than many other places in the surrounding area, but it's relative. In a recent poll of America's "Most Bible Minded Cities," Roanoke/Lynchburg were ranked together as #3. I grew up in southwest Virginia, and even being from this culture, have always felt culturally alienated, largely due to the sometimes subtle, sometimes outspoken pressure you feel when you are not part of the religious norm. I don't know that it's enough to be a deal-breaker for you, but it's enough that it's a big part of why I'm currently considering leaving (that and the poor job market if you are not pursuing a career in one of a few select sectors). I respect others' beliefs, and have made friends and acquaintances who respect mine, but it's not enough to counteract the fatigue of feeling like you either have to hide in the religious "closet" or hang out on the cultural margins here.

Thank you , i will keep that in mind. I also have Texas on the back burner as well since i did grow up there and love there for about 14-15 years. I have some family down there and visit usually yearly for 2 weeks.

[Scorpio1969]

Someone at work who has family in VA overheard me talking about the food in Virginia subject and said you cant good pizza in VA.

Come on Dub... we're counting on you.


Ill be down in April, who wants some fresh NY bakery rolls and bread?

[zugor]

Originally Posted by Scorpio1969

Someone at work who has family in VA overheard me talking about the food in Virginia subject and said you cant good pizza in VA.

Come on Dub... we're counting on you.


Ill be down in April, who wants some fresh NY bakery rolls and bread?

Jumping up and down, waving frantically - ME ME ME. Hard rolls. YES YES YES

[headnsouth]

Bagels please, and some black & white cookies.

[zugor]

Originally Posted by headnsouth

Bagels please, and some black & white cookies.

Yes, some bagels too and some good schmear for them.

[Scorpio1969]

Carmines in Middletown Orange County is still my favorite b/w cookies.

They make really nice chocolate horns and napolean, and a pretty good sfogliatella (shvooyadell) too.

Hard to believe no one makes this stuff down there.

[Scorpio1969]

Anything new going on here?

Heading down in a couple weeks and am going to try to stop at Luigis if I can find the time.