Young family moving from AZ to Charlotte area

[ebrandel]

Thank for all the replies! We are flying out on Monday to visit and get a feel for the areas that we possibly want to be in. We'll definitely check out Huntersville and Ballantyne. Any "must visit" restaurants/attractions in either of those areas? Suggested neighborhoods?

Lots of Zonies? Haha! Great! I'm anxious about the transition because I have not lived outside of the desert so it's going to be a big change for me (not so much my husband who is from MI.)

[LuvPhoenix]

Originally Posted by ebrandel

Thank for all the replies! We are flying out on Monday to visit and get a feel for the areas that we possibly want to be in. We'll definitely check out Huntersville and Ballantyne. Any "must visit" restaurants/attractions in either of those areas? Suggested neighborhoods?

Lots of Zonies? Haha! Great! I'm anxious about the transition because I have not lived outside of the desert so it's going to be a big change for me (not so much my husband who is from MI.)

We moved here first in 2007 for a bit. It was hard for me but we didn't stay. I wasn't ready, I kept comparing everything to Phoenix. We came back in January and I am so ready for it now. I love everything about this place. Wild horses couldn't drag me back to Phoenix.

[LuvPhoenix]

What?!! A lot of Zonies are in the Charlotte area? Was it a tough transition? Do you miss the desert?[/quote]


I've met 3 Zonies last week and someone in my complex in the next building has AZ plates.
When I attempted a move the first time in 2007 yes the transition was tough. I moved back to Phoenix that same year...This time around is a different story..I'm in love with NC!!!I'm done with the desert. Now when I think about Phoenix, I think, Oh those poor people still there...LOL

[LuvPhoenix]

Originally Posted by ebrandel

Thank for all the replies! We are flying out on Monday to visit and get a feel for the areas that we possibly want to be in. We'll definitely check out Huntersville and Ballantyne. Any "must visit" restaurants/attractions in either of those areas? Suggested neighborhoods?

Lots of Zonies? Haha! Great! I'm anxious about the transition because I have not lived outside of the desert so it's going to be a big change for me (not so much my husband who is from MI.)

Oh you check out Legendary homes in Huntersville. My husband works for them. They have some nice homes going up. I like the Peninsula area in Cornelius. Nice homes but it's not Scottsdale for shopping. Go to Birkdale Village, in Huntersville, it's kinda like a Kierland Commons kind of thing. Red Rocks is a good place to eat. 131 main in between Cornelius and Huntersville. For lake dining go to North Harbor Club in Davidson or Port City in Cornelius. I think you will like all of those.

[goolsbyjazz]

Originally Posted by LuvPhoenix

What?!! A lot of Zonies are in the Charlotte area? Was it a tough transition? Do you miss the desert?

I've met 3 Zonies last week and someone in my complex in the next building has AZ plates.
When I attempted a move the first time in 2007 yes the transition was tough. I moved back to Phoenix that same year...This time around is a different story..I'm in love with NC!!!I'm done with the desert. Now when I think about Phoenix, I think, Oh those poor people still there...LOL[/quote]

You don't miss anything about the desert? The dust storms, extended summers and violent plant life? C'mon, be honest! Lol!