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Before this thread runs out of steam, and rightly so, I'd like to thank all who posted. I will make sure that wherever we end up, it's not against community rules to hang sheets out on the line or grow berries in the front yard. I'd never even thought about that sort of thing being a problem.
You ABSOLUTELY should! But just know that there are neighborhoods where you can, as well as can't do these types of things all over the triangle. I live in Cary and can happily grow whatever I want, wherever I want, as well as hang my skiviies out for all the neighbors to see too!
I don't think you will have any problem finding a place that suits you in Cary - or anywhere else in the Triangle that you might like. There is a lot to choose from here, which is wonderful.
Surprisingly, even neighborhoods with HOAs can be reasonable to deal with. It all depends on the tone of the neighborhood and the specific rules. Some are very restrictive, but many are not. In some cases the homeowners have amended the rules over time to allow for more flexibility.
I'm sure you'll do plenty of research before you buy. Choose a few neighborhoods you would like to live in and walk around in it midday. Strike up a conversation with people you see out and about. If it has an HOA, get a copy of the current covenants and read them. You'll learn quickly if it a community you would feel comfortable joining. If not, move on to one of the other many options
How about that! Yep, I had American and Canadian friends over there and they quickly learned to adjust their behavior, conserve more and become as stingy as the rest of us I don't miss those tiny manual steering cars and hi priced gas; oh and the unions...they made us green whether we wanted to or not with all their strikes - no electricity for you today - until I get a raise. And yes, many folks try to be as sensible or green as possible but some folks seem to lose all sensibility about it all.
Yeah, but... we parked and walked more.
And the strikes... ugh! I agree there!
As for the cars, I have a small SUV because I had a fender bender in a small car that really scared me. I felt so vulnerable when everyone around me was in a truck or huge SUV. It's just physics. So thank goodness I could choose a bigger vehicle!
Yeah, but... we parked and walked more.
And the strikes... ugh! I agree there!
As for the cars, I have a small SUV because I had a fender bender in a small car that really scared me. I felt so vulnerable when everyone around me was in a truck or huge SUV. It's just physics. So thank goodness I could choose a bigger vehicle!
Somebody call a Waaaaaaahbulance! Five minutes searching this forum and you would have learned Cary is exactly as you described and Carrboro is where you should have moved. However, I think we would get this post no matter where you lived, live will live.
What's with all this RDU area bashing! I moved here three years ago. I find myself loving this place more and more as time passes. This forum was incredible helpful in finding the perfect spot for my family.
I totally appreciate this post! We're moving to the Triangle area from AZ (yuck!), and are desperately searching for hippies & jews... in the Bible Belt!
Everyone we know has recommended Cary, but we're leaning more toward Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough. I want to live in an area that has a variety of viewpoints, which we've been sorely lacking in the 4+ years we've lived in AZ (imagine Cary on steroids - with guns!).
All this is said very tongue-in-cheek - I really appreciate all the honest dialogue that I've seen here. Good luck in Cary - and maybe we'll meet at a farmer's market some day!
I totally appreciate this post! We're moving to the Triangle area from AZ (yuck!), and are desperately searching for hippies & jews... in the Bible Belt!
Everyone we know has recommended Cary, but we're leaning more toward Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough.
Um, who are these idiots who recommended Cary to someone looking for "hippies & jews"?? I'm guessing people from AZ who've never been to the area? Seriously ... this is the funniest thing I've read on here in a long time!
Um, who are these idiots who recommended Cary to someone looking for "hippies & jews"?? I'm guessing people from AZ who've never been to the area? Seriously ... this is the funniest thing I've read on here in a long time!
Really. I'm not Jewish and I shave my legs.
I do, however, recycle.
If you want hippies, go to Carrboro. No... really. It's actually a lovely place.
The Jews are all intermingled. If you want Hindus and Buddhists, otoh... Cary's your town.
(I say this as the mother of two lovely, half-Asian kids, so please folks, take it as kindhearted humor)
I totally appreciate this post! We're moving to the Triangle area from AZ (yuck!), and are desperately searching for hippies & jews... in the Bible Belt!
Everyone we know has recommended Cary, but we're leaning more toward Carrboro, Chapel Hill or Hillsborough. I want to live in an area that has a variety of viewpoints, which we've been sorely lacking in the 4+ years we've lived in AZ (imagine Cary on steroids - with guns!).
All this is said very tongue-in-cheek - I really appreciate all the honest dialogue that I've seen here. Good luck in Cary - and maybe we'll meet at a farmer's market some day!
Hillsborough is gorgeous. And more affordable than Chapel Hill and Carrboro. I have a friend that lives there and loves it. They're over in Hardscrabble Plantation.
I'd move there if the hubby would give in. I love Cary, don't get me wrong... but there's something about downtown Hillsborough that I like.
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I don't miss those tiny manual steering cars and hi priced gas; oh and the unions...they made us green whether we wanted to or not with all their strikes - no electricity for you today - until I get a raise. And yes, many folks try to be as sensible or green as possible but some folks seem to lose all sensibility about it all.
