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Location wise for my commute, I think that the SE side would be ideal, however, from my wife's research, she has concluded that the schools zoned there are very sub-par compared to NE and other parts of Columbia. So, she has her mind made up that that is out of the question. We would probably reconsider under perfect circumstances, but I'm definiently willing to drive a few more miles each way if the disparity in the schools is really that bad.
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All these replies are great btw, and Matt I owe you a beer or if you're not a drinker, then non-alchoholic beverage of choice.
Myers Creek subdivision is primarily military with a good mix of Ft. Jackson, Shaw, and MacEntyre personnel.
I don't recall Garrett's having an Irish menu on the couple of occasions that I've been in there, but Delaney's does. Once I find out the name of the place on Two Notch I'll look up their menu, too. I'm sure there are other Irish places, too, I'm just not familiar with them. Speaking of Irish, the St. Patty's Day Parade and Festival is coming up on March 15th in Five Points. Air2, I'm always up for a beer, lol.
Well, its official SC, here we come. My wife has decided for me that I want to buy a house on the NE side (to allow a daily commute toward Sumter) and I think I am good with it.... providing that after a Saturday afternoon bike ride I can come home and find the shade of some trees to read a book under and hang out with the kids. It would be nice to if these same trees shaded my house to keep the A/C $$$$ down. My first question would be - is this easily found in the communities around the VAS area or going towards Elgin? Can't get too far North or my daily commute will be out of my 30 mile allowance. It appears that most of the single-family homes in my price-range ($150k-ish) are in the gated communities, but I worry that they have all been clear-cut to make room. Regardless, with housing prices and the schools, I think we are sold on the area.
How about gyms, rec centers, rock climbing gyms, anything athletic, other than golf, in the immediate area? A short drive perhaps?
Secondly, after the kids go down in the evening, is there a decent sports bar or pub in that part of town? Sunday/Monday night football with the guys is a must, and if I can find a little Irish pub that is a huge plus! Guinness and New Castle are some of the simple pleasures in life.
These are just the important questions -- my wife is still looking into schools and jobs!
Again, thanks ahead -- and please quit adding to the "missing in..." thread
Mike
It took me awhile, but I finally found out the name of the Irish Pub that is out in Northeast Columbia. it is called Ktee's and there was a review of it in the paper that I just found. In Five Points, in addition to Delaney's Irish Pub, there is also the Publick House, which I had forgotten about. Here is the article about Ktee's and a link to their website.
The State | 03/14/2008 | Ktee’s Irish Pub is the real deal (broken link)
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