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Old 09-26-2007, 05:41 PM
 
Location: West Bloomfield
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I have been here for 7 years. At right about 5 years I started to feel what you may call "at home". Unfortuately, at that time I also realized that I could never call Dallas "home". I am leaving Dallas permanently next month. There are FAR better places than Dallas to call "home", in my opinion.

The customs and way of life here are so significantly different than life on the East Coast where I am from and moving back to. It strikes me as far too "transient" for my tastes. The fact that most things here are newer construction makes Dallas and the nearby burbs all look like too sterile and cookie cutter for my liking. It lacks that "old world" charm that the more established areas of the Country like the East coast have.
I think that's why a lot of us on here prefer the actual city of Dallas, to the suburbs. We prefer the charm of older, established homes and neighborhoods. My mom has had the same phone number since 1970 (back when 214 was the ONLY area code in Dallas, lol!)

But I can understand where you are coming from, if you are originally from the East Coast. Dallas is very different from the north. I'm in the midwest now, and it's fine, but I'm counting the days until I get back to Dallas. I can find things to enjoy here (as I'm sure you did in Dallas), but it will never be "home" to me. Everything is just too different!
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:28 PM
 
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I think that's why a lot of us on here prefer the actual city of Dallas, to the suburbs. We prefer the charm of older, established homes and neighborhoods. My mom has had the same phone number since 1970 (back when 214 was the ONLY area code in Dallas, lol!)

But I can understand where you are coming from, if you are originally from the East Coast. Dallas is very different from the north. I'm in the midwest now, and it's fine, but I'm counting the days until I get back to Dallas. I can find things to enjoy here (as I'm sure you did in Dallas), but it will never be "home" to me. Everything is just too different!

You hit the nail right on the head! The definition of "Home" is very individualized.
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:54 PM
 
Location: North Dallas
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We are all still adjusting here. We have been here since the end of June. I have found all my 'new places' : grocery, Home Depot, good lunch places,etc. I really do miss my prior small town and driving in traffic has been a HUGE adjustment. Seriously I am sure I p***** off several (ok maybe hundreds) of people when I returned to city driving. I really lost my edge driving! Fortunately for everyone on 75 I am now up to speed--literally. Personally I am just trying to do that 'meet friend thing'. It was so much easier in grade school when you could just past a note! Still looking forward to what adventures Dallas holds for us. On a side note........we went to the Dallas Aquarium this weekend. A great way to spend several hours. Easy to get to, not to pricey ($50 for 2 adults, 1 child) near the Art District so great little places to eat. Also, FINALLY got to just drive in the downtown area. In a way very simialr to Atlanta (my home town) pretty, looking forward to more exploring. FINALLY saw 'THE' grassy knoll.
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Old 09-26-2007, 07:44 PM
 
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My commute is from McKinney to Plano and it takes about 30 minutes. There's just a lot of stop & go traffic... The lights on 121 can take awhile.

I made a mistake driving on 75 from Richardson to McKinney on a Friday afternoon and it took me about an hour. Should've known better!
I met someone who was commuting from McKinney to Carrollton. She couldn't take it either, so she sold the house and moved to Plano.
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Old 09-26-2007, 10:46 PM
 
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When I moved from one state to another, it took me about 4 years until it felt like it was home.
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Old 09-26-2007, 10:51 PM
 
Location: southern california
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Just curious on how long it took you to finally feel at home.

It's been here for a few weeks and I'm still struggling to get adjusted and feeling that the house and city are *home*.

Traffic has been a big surprise. It's worse than I expected!
i am a foreigner wherever i go. i am not alone in this feeling.
but its a good place to be. i am blessed.
stephen s
san diego ca
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Old 09-27-2007, 05:38 AM
 
Location: McKinney,Texas
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We moved here July 3rd. I don't think I will ever call Texas home. We are from Sussex County, NJ. I miss the rolling hills of NW Jersey, homes that weren't built last year and trees that weren't planted last week. Everything looks too new and pristine here in Texas. I am looking for something...anything to like about Texas. I am hoping things will improve when the weather gets cooler. I can't really enjoy the outdoors in all this heat.
We were avid hikers. I am still looking for hiking areas. This state is a little too flat for me.
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Old 09-27-2007, 05:50 AM
 
Location: West Bloomfield
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We moved here July 3rd. I don't think I will ever call Texas home. We are from Sussex County, NJ. I miss the rolling hills of NW Jersey, homes that weren't built last year and trees that weren't planted last week. Everything looks too new and pristine here in Texas. I am looking for something...anything to like about Texas. I am hoping things will improve when the weather gets cooler. I can't really enjoy the outdoors in all this heat.
We were avid hikers. I am still looking for hiking areas. This state is a little too flat for me.
You need to spend some time in Dallas proper. Particularly, East Dallas and South Dallas. Tons of mature trees, older homes (20s and 30s era), etc.

I think you'd find some things to like about that area.
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Old 09-27-2007, 06:22 AM
 
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We moved here July 3rd. I don't think I will ever call Texas home. We are from Sussex County, NJ. I miss the rolling hills of NW Jersey, homes that weren't built last year and trees that weren't planted last week. Everything looks too new and pristine here in Texas. I am looking for something...anything to like about Texas. I am hoping things will improve when the weather gets cooler. I can't really enjoy the outdoors in all this heat.
We were avid hikers. I am still looking for hiking areas. This state is a little too flat for me.
Amen! that was the first thing I noticed in Texas: You can see for miles and miles. There is an area in Texas called the "Hill" country but I am honestly not sure where that is. I hear Austin is a lot "prettier" than Dallas. I am so excited to get home to PA and experience snow again!
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Old 09-27-2007, 06:23 AM
 
Location: McKinney,Texas
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You need to spend some time in Dallas proper. Particularly, East Dallas and South Dallas. Tons of mature trees, older homes (20s and 30s era), etc.

I think you'd find some things to like about that area.
Dallas is beautiful, for a city. I was impressed with how clean it is compared to NYC.
Downtown McKinney is also very pretty with it's historic houses.

What I didn't realize before we moved here was that there are no hills no mountains close enough to climb. Hiking around NJ/NY/PA usually involved climbing a really big hill or mountain. Now we have to drive 5 hours to see a hill? Do you know of anything closer? Hiking around a flat park is not really my idea of hiking.
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