View Full Version : Thinkin' about moving to upstate NY...
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 01:27 PM
...and I could use a little help from all you Monkies out there. A friend of mine has informed me there is a potential job opening at her place of employment, and as much as I absolutely LOVE living in Colorado I have always felt like I haven't seen enough of the country/world/earth/whatever so I'm considering a move. So...
Where's the hot place to live near Middletown, NY? She commutes from New Paltz every day, or most days, and I may be able to do some telecommuting a couple-three times a week so living 30-40 minutes out isn't too big of a deal.
I know Plattekill is fairly close, and honestly knowing that there is lift-serve DH riding nearby is one of the only reasons I am even considering the move. Well, that and NYC is a lot closer to there than here, and that could be pretty cool. What else is there to ride out there? What are the trails like? I ride/race DH/4X/slalom but I own and ride a roadie bike, a trailbike (575), an old Schwinn fat-tire cruiser, and a four-stroke 250.
Would you monkies from the area hang out with me? I'll try not to drink ALL your beer... and it would be nice to have some riding/partying friends when I gets out there.
Can't think of anything else specifically that I'd like to know, but if you have any insights on the area, feel free to post 'em. This is all just speculation, I don't even know if the job is truly open just yet, and who knows if I'll get it, but I'm strongly considering it. For ****s and grins, if nothing else.
Now I just need to figure out how to get my tattoo finished if I do make the move! Good artists are hard to find...
Don't forget that Diablo isn't too far from Middletown either.
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 01:33 PM
Oh yeah? Like... HOW far? Diablo looks fun as CRAP... as long as my Yeti-ridin' ass wouldn't get lynched out there! :D
BurlyShirley
10-25-2006, 01:35 PM
Its not going to be Colorado FT. You'll miss it quickly.
FT - I'd PM Stosh and Bluebug for the skinny on Middletown.
I think Down Cycles is close by and that's a bike shop that caters to the DH and FR scene. Might be worth calling them to find out more about the riding scene in that area.
Rockland
10-25-2006, 01:39 PM
You'd be real close to Stosh! :p
sanjuro
10-25-2006, 01:42 PM
Like assh*le New Yorkers? Get used to it
Note: this is why I don't live in New York anymore...
douglas
10-25-2006, 01:43 PM
jockey hill (http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=12835&trail_name=Jockey%20Hill%20Mountain%20Bike%20Trail )
stewart (http://www.mountainbiketales.com/articles/representapril.htm)
909 (http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=1759&trail_name=909%20acres%20State%20Land%20Mountain%2 0Bike%20Trail)
Hunter Mtn (http://www.huntermtn.com/summer_biking.html)
plus lots more trails in the catskills
stosh
10-25-2006, 01:44 PM
Bwahhhhhhhhhh I'm 5min from Middletown.
PM me.
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 01:49 PM
Its not going to be Colorado FT. You'll miss it quickly.
Of this I am certain, and I always think I will return here barring any unforseen disaster. But here's my thinking... I've been on this planet for 33 1/2 years, the first 25 1/2 were spent in the middle of the corfield known as Indiana, and the last 8 or so have been here. As much as I love it here, I really do want to see some other stuff. Seems like an opportunity to live "East Coast Hardcore" for a little while and see what that scene is all about.
I'm also really into live music, design and art, etc. so being close to NYC isn't such a bad thing! I mean, there was a time in my life pre-dating my fascination with all things on two wheels were I was completely obsessed with playing music and chasing that dream.
We'll see, my friend has submitted my resume to whoever it needs to go to and left that person a voice mail to call her back so she can hype me up.
:thumb:
stosh
10-25-2006, 01:50 PM
:thumb:
Check your PM's slut!
Jim Mac
10-25-2006, 01:57 PM
Do it dude! I live a bit north of Middletown (Albany), but that part of NY (Hudson Valley) has a hell of a lot to offer, especially for DH. within easy driving distance, you have: Plattekill, Diablo, Mt. Snow (horrible riding but great race courses), Jiminy Peak and Whiteface- all within a 3 hour drive give or take. (Albany is awesome, central to most of those except Diablo). You can also do awesome weekend trips and ride the Mt. St. Anne WC courses or hit Bromont in Canada. Go east and you can hit Highland and some other place in NH whose name I am forgetting.
...and yes, we will ride with you if you bring beer, or tubes.
EDIT: Plattekill also has a LONG season, which is great - usually starting at the end of April through early to mid November.
jacksonpt
10-25-2006, 02:05 PM
Something else to keep in mind... 30 minutes north of middletown the cost of living is going to be pretty low. 30 minutes south and the cost of living will be through the roof.
FWIW... I know everyone's tastes are different, but I have family in Jackson Hole, WY and Tucson, AZ. I also have a friend in Grand Junction, CO. Those places are nice, and each has something special to offer, but I love living in the northeast. Sure, you can bitch about the weather and everything else... but there's just somethign about this region.
And if you're close to NYC... then the life/culture/etc that NYC offers makes the deal even sweeter.
robdamanii
10-25-2006, 02:05 PM
Dude, we could have a mini-monkeyfest with Hooples, TA, Stosh, BB32, myself, and a keg!
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 02:24 PM
Sweet action! Sounds like the riding and such isn't going to be the issue... plus with NYC all close-like I'm getting pretty psyched to try something new.
Funny thing about those "@sshole New Yorkers" as someone mentioned... you can find those just about anywhere, right? The one time I visited my friend in NYC, everyone I met I felt was really laid back, down to earth, and friendly. In a lot of ways, more friendly than the folks here in Colorado.
Here's another question for ya'll... how's the winter out there? One thing I LOVE about Colorado is that if I WANT snow, I've got it. But usually, I'd rather ride my dirtbike during the winter months, and the Front Range/Eastern Plains are usually dry and sunny, with plenty of moto tracks around.
I'm not saying I HAVE to ride moto in the winter, but it would be nice to be able to spin two wheels at least a little bit during those months. Is this possible, or do you basically put the bikes away in November and not even look at them again until spring?
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 02:25 PM
Dude, we could have a mini-monkeyfest with Hooples, TA, Stosh, BB32, myself, and a keg!
Mmmmmmm keg beer...
How the heck is Middletown upstate? I always picture "upstate" as Syracuse, Rochester, etc. Albany is "downstate".
brungeman
10-25-2006, 02:30 PM
How about Beaver Falls..??/
That is in PA, WAY far away from upstate NY!
Winters in that area aren't too harsh, but they'll be snow.
Not like Rochester or Syracuse or Buffalo, NY snow though. You won't get those big "lake effect" snow storms like those cities get.
How the heck is Middletown upstate? I always picture "upstate" as Syracuse, Rochester, etc. Albany is "downstate".
I always thought of Syracuse, Utica, Rome as Central NY, And Rochester, Buffalo etc - Western NY, and Middletown the Hudson Valley area, and Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga as the Capital Region. I consider Upstate NY to be the Adirondack Resion and really upper west part of NYS. And then of course you have the NY Metropolitan area too. How's that sound?
Mark they should put you in charge of the "NY state area designation commission". :D
stosh
10-25-2006, 02:39 PM
Mark they should put you in charge of the "NY state area designation commission". :D
I thought he was the "Assistant to the NY state area designation commissioner"
Mark they should put you in charge of the "NY state area designation commission". :D
I always love Geography in school! :biggrin: And I toured a good part of NYS while playing college hockey. holy crap the North Country is mighty desolate in February let me tell ya.
Echo - how are the Amerks this year? And is there still a professional lacrosse team in Rochester??
I thought he was the "Assistant to the NY state area designation commissioner"
Scary thing is that there probably are two people with those titles working for the NYS Government! :biggrin:
Transcend
10-25-2006, 02:42 PM
Don't forget the Montreal strip clubs FT. awww hell ya.
Jeremy R
10-25-2006, 02:42 PM
Move there.
Just wait until spring.
You are a DHer, and that area has a race every weekend.
brungeman
10-25-2006, 02:42 PM
Sweet action! Sounds like the riding and such isn't going to be the issue... plus with NYC all close-like I'm getting pretty psyched to try something new.
Funny thing about those "@sshole New Yorkers" as someone mentioned... you can find those just about anywhere, right? The one time I visited my friend in NYC, everyone I met I felt was really laid back, down to earth, and friendly. In a lot of ways, more friendly than the folks here in Colorado.
Here's another question for ya'll... how's the winter out there? One thing I LOVE about Colorado is that if I WANT snow, I've got it. But usually, I'd rather ride my dirtbike during the winter months, and the Front Range/Eastern Plains are usually dry and sunny, with plenty of moto tracks around.
I'm not saying I HAVE to ride moto in the winter, but it would be nice to be able to spin two wheels at least a little bit during those months. Is this possible, or do you basically put the bikes away in November and not even look at them again until spring?
I think
#1. you may have met good people! You will have the NYC A-hole factor the closer you get to the city! That said, I have several friends who live there and aren't A-holes, nor are their friends, but they have sculpted their group of like minded people!
#2. winter is good, you may want to trade the dirt scooter in for a snowmobile:biggrin:
#3. I ride all year round, I don't get as much lake effect snow as the NY contingent on here, but most of them ride year round also... a little snow never hurt anyone!
Good luck in what ever you choose!
stosh
10-25-2006, 02:44 PM
Scary thing is that there probably are two people with those titles working for the NYS Government! :biggrin:
Ha, I wonder if the guys handicapped wife gets driven around at Tax Payers expense too.
http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0B13F73D540C7A8EDDA00894DE4044 82&n=Top%2fReference%2fTimes%20Topics%2fPeople%2fH%2f Hevesi%2c%20Alan%20G%2e
jacksonpt
10-25-2006, 02:45 PM
Here's another question for ya'll... how's the winter out there? One thing I LOVE about Colorado is that if I WANT snow, I've got it. But usually, I'd rather ride my dirtbike during the winter months, and the Front Range/Eastern Plains are usually dry and sunny, with plenty of moto tracks around.
I'm not sure how winter moto compares to winter MTB, but...
There will be snow. But unless it's a really harsh winter, it'll be rare that you can't get out and ride. I ride all winter long, and except for 2 winters ago (which was a particularly bad winter), I don't usually have any problem getting out a few times a month.
I do bring the roadie in for the winter though...
brungeman
10-25-2006, 02:47 PM
I always thought of Syracuse, Utica, Rome as Central NY, And Rochester, Buffalo etc - Western NY, and Middletown the Hudson Valley area, and Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga as the Capital Region. I consider Upstate NY to be the Adirondack Resion and really upper west part of NYS. And then of course you have the NY Metropolitan area too. How's that sound?
from where I am, having relatives all over NYS I always thought of anything outside of NYC as upstate (mostly cause the relatives I have range from Buff. over to Endicott/Endwell and pick up again in the big Apple!):biggrin: your description makes much more sense than mine!
New York is a big ass state! Hell the Adirondack Park alone is bigger than a lot of US States.
jacksonpt
10-25-2006, 02:49 PM
For most people who don't live in NY, "upstate" is everything outside of NYC.
SWEET HEAVENLY STARS ABOVE!!! Dude, we'll be neighbors! I'm currently in the process of looking for a place to live in the New Paltz area. (Which means I won't have the NYC crash pad to offer you after one of your rock gigs, but oh well.)
If by chance you're into rock-climbing you'll be close to one of the mecca's (to my non-rock-climing ass's understanding). The Gunks.
I've heard moto'ing is kinda tight there. If that's true, I have also heard there are a few mx tracks so maybe I'll get to line up with you at the gate! Bring in on big fella!!! Brappity brappy brap.
Wow, FT as East Coast Gnar Core. What a great addition you will be indeed. (Plus maybe your level-head and sense of humor can help straighten out some of the less chill vibe that occasionally pervades the DH scene.)
Seems doubtful you'll be a fraction as thrilled with East Coast snow (read: ice) as you might be about Rocky Mountain fluffy stuff. However, loads of riding fools pedal their bahooogies off all winter long. I plan on being one of them as soon as I'm out of New York Poopy.
Yippy, yea and goodie two shoes! Trucker's heading East.
(ps: you're in deep doody if you've been to nyc in the past four years...eh-hem.)
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 02:52 PM
How the heck is Middletown upstate? I always picture "upstate" as Syracuse, Rochester, etc. Albany is "downstate".
Help! Help! I'm being repressed! Come see the violence inherent in the system!
J/K mang. Keep in mind that I don't know a DAMN thing about the state of NY... I just figured that everything that surrounds NYC is "the city" and everything that isn't in the NYC metropolitan area is "upstate" ! :D
So far: thanks for everyone's input, regardless of what area they may or may not live in. It all depends on if this job actually IS available, and whether or not they want to give it to some punk-ass from 2/3 way across the country instead of looking locally.
Montreal Strip Clubs? I'm IN.
Jim Mac
10-25-2006, 02:52 PM
For most people who don't live in NY, "upstate" is everything outside of NYC.
...and for everyone who lives in NYC, all else is "upstate". It's the whole "I live in the Center of the Universe" thing! HA!
splat
10-25-2006, 02:53 PM
I always thought of Syracuse, Utica, Rome as Central NY, And Rochester, Buffalo etc - Western NY, and Middletown the Hudson Valley area, and Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga as the Capital Region. I consider Upstate NY to be the Adirondack Resion and really upper west part of NYS. And then of course you have the NY Metropolitan area too. How's that sound?
and what about the Island ?
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 02:56 PM
For most people who don't live in NY, "upstate" is everything outside of NYC.
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA totally!
(ps: you're in deep doody if you've been to nyc in the past four years...eh-hem.)
Oh SNAP! You know I ain't been to no NY without telling ya! And ya hey, New Paltz is looking kinda nice, but whatever I can get into for cheap rent and good beer close by is where I'll go. Keep in mind that I have to actually be OFFERED the jobby job before I can get all Gnar Core with you and your crew! And hey... I heard Doc is done with BMW? Send me a note offline and lemme know what's going on with that!
bluebug32
10-25-2006, 02:57 PM
I live right outside of New Paltz which was just ranked one of the best outdoor towns by Outside Magazine. I love living here, so much to do and amazing trails and places to ride. PM me with any questions you have.
McGRP01
10-25-2006, 02:57 PM
Now I just need to figure out how to get my tattoo finished if I do make the move! Good artists are hard to find...
Pat Sinatra is in Woodstock. If you know anything about ink, you should be familiar with her work. She's world-class dude!! Lot's of great people up my way (Albany and north) as well as out roch-cha-cha way. Have you seen DHS's backpiece? It's the sh*t!!
stosh
10-25-2006, 02:59 PM
SWEET HEAVENLY STARS ABOVE!!! Dude, we'll be neighbors!
PLUS, you'll be closer to me!
I'm kind of hurt you forgot to add that.
I Are Baboon
10-25-2006, 02:59 PM
Hey Full Trucker, you coming to Monkeyfest5? Newbies buy the beer.
Oh yeah, AND!!!!...I think the East Coast could use more Yeti's and their totally fanatical fantastic fans.
Understood, I'll refrain from my happy dance until you land the jobular.
(emailage on it's way to you shortly.)
McGRP01
10-25-2006, 03:03 PM
I always thought of Syracuse, Utica, Rome as Central NY, And Rochester, Buffalo etc - Western NY, and Middletown the Hudson Valley area, and Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga as the Capital Region. I consider Upstate NY to be the Adirondack Resion and really upper west part of NYS. And then of course you have the NY Metropolitan area too. How's that sound?
Pretty good Mark, except I wouldn't put anthing in western, NY in "upstate". :rolleyes: Also, Saratoga might be as far north as the "Capital Region" goes as well. Any further up I87 and we consider ourselves "the north country". :biggrin:
PLUS, you'll be closer to me!
I'm kind of hurt you forgot to add that.
Psssh, why do you think I'm moving up there to begin with?
stosh
10-25-2006, 03:04 PM
Pretty good Mark, except I wouldn't put anthing in western, NY in "upstate". :rolleyes: Also, Saratoga might be as far north as the "Capital Region" goes as well. Any further up I87 and we consider ourselves "the north country". :biggrin:
There is also the southern tier.
stosh
10-25-2006, 03:05 PM
Psssh, why do you think I'm moving up there to begin with?
Oh..... well in that case I'll allow it.
McGRP01
10-25-2006, 03:06 PM
There is also the southern tier.
Do people live south of Sm-Albany? I only travel through that area on my way to Platty or diablo.
jacksonpt
10-25-2006, 03:06 PM
BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHA totally!
Oh, also... since you're considering "upstate" - be sure to google "cows".
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 03:06 PM
Pat Sinatra is in Woodstock. If you know anything about ink, you should be familiar with her work. She's world-class dude!! Lot's of great people up my way (Albany and north) as well as out roch-cha-cha way. Have you seen DHS's backpiece? It's the sh*t!!
Sick! I haven't seen DHS's backpiece, but I'll trust ya that there's good work to be had in the area. However, I would really need to get the piece I'm working on now finished up... working closely with the artist now and it's a really important piece to me, and equally important that he finishes it you know? Here we are about 2/3 into the linework and about 1/4 into the shading...
http://myspace-053.vo.llnwd.net/01021/35/04/1021534053_m.jpg
jacksonpt
10-25-2006, 03:07 PM
There is also the southern tier.
werd, yo!
stosh
10-25-2006, 03:08 PM
Do people live south of Sm-Albany? I only travel through that area on my way to Platty or diablo.
Didn't you just mention some tatoo artist living in Woodstock?
I liked her work, I have a somewhat impossible tatoo I've always wanted but I don't trust anybody local.
McGRP01
10-25-2006, 03:17 PM
Sick! I haven't seen DHS's backpiece, but I'll trust ya that there's good work to be had in the area. However, I would really need to get the piece I'm working on now finished up... working closely with the artist now and it's a really important piece to me, and equally important that he finishes it you know? Here we are about 2/3 into the linework and about 1/4 into the shading...
http://myspace-053.vo.llnwd.net/01021/35/04/1021534053_m.jpg
I hear ya about wanting to finish what you started with the original artist. Oh, and here's a pic of DHS's back...
http://myspace-748.vo.llnwd.net/01247/84/75/1247065748_l.jpg
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 03:24 PM
So I'm smelling a road trip coming on... after all, I may need to be at an interview soon... plus I owe a couple-three friends in NY a visit. Hmmmmm...
:think:
dan-o
10-25-2006, 04:40 PM
#2. winter is good, you may want to trade the dirt scooter in for a snowmobile:biggrin:
This is good advice. Come winter sleds are the ticket for throttle junkies. Best of all, unlike a moto track, all sled trails lead to bars.:cheers:
and what about the Island ?
Well that's simply Long Gisland! :):biggrin: (gotta have that G in there right?)
Oh yeah and isn't there some really big Motocross race event in Unadilla every year? That's in and around Jacksonpt's neck of the woods or the "souther tier" right??
Westy
10-25-2006, 04:50 PM
Well that's simply Long Gisland! :):biggrin: (gotta have that G in there right?)
If you want to get nit picky it should be lawn-guy-land
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 04:55 PM
If you want to get nit picky it should be lawn-guy-land
Sweet, I'll fit right in. I'm gonna be a "lawn guy" for Halloween!
http://www.lawnjockey.com/images_cav_front.gif
#2. winter is good, you may want to trade the dirt scooter in for a snowmobile
Trade? TRADE?!?!?! How about just GETTING a sled... no trading in of anything... :D
Oh yeah and isn't there some really big Motocross race event in Unadilla every year? That's in and around Jacksonpt's neck of the woods or the "souther tier" right??
Awesome point. I'm more embarrassed to have missed that one than the Stoshfactor. (Sorry Stosh.) You will be within a few hours drive (or less) of Unadilla, Broome-Tioga and Southwick, and within half a days drive of Budd's Creek (where they're scheduled to hold 2007 MX des Nations), Steel City and High Point.
This tremendous benefit was the only thing I missed while living in Utah. (Okay, that and my wrench, Pkill and thick lush foliage. Though the humidity that makes that latter possible is for the birds.)
If you want to get nit picky it should be lawn-guy-land
You are correct sir!:biggrin:
Awesome point. I'm more embarrassed to have missed that one than the Stoshfactor. (Sorry Stosh.)
Who's this Stosh character that people keep referring to??? :clue: :clue: :biggrin: :biggrin:
(Sorry Stosh!)
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 05:34 PM
Oh... do you guys mean http://www.racemsc.com/images/articles/stars-1.gif ?!?!
stevew
10-25-2006, 05:45 PM
You will actually be able to witness spring, summer, winter, and fall.
bluebug32
10-25-2006, 06:13 PM
Who's this Stosh character that people keep referring to??? :clue: :clue: :biggrin: :biggrin:
I haven't met the guy either. I hear he's pretty weird and doesn't even know how to ride a bike :biggrin: ;)
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 06:29 PM
You will actually be able to witness spring, summer, winter, and fall.
Hey, I get all four season right now... it's just that spring and fall only last about two weeks!
Full Trucker
10-25-2006, 06:34 PM
Holy crap! I've been moderated! My first post that's seen over 3 pages EVAR and it gets banished to the Northeast forum...
:(
johnbryanpeters
10-25-2006, 06:39 PM
jockey hill (http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=12835&trail_name=Jockey%20Hill%20Mountain%20Bike%20Trail )
stewart (http://www.mountainbiketales.com/articles/representapril.htm)
909 (http://www.dirtworld.com/trails/trail.asp?id=1759&trail_name=909%20acres%20State%20Land%20Mountain%2 0Bike%20Trail)
Hunter Mtn (http://www.huntermtn.com/summer_biking.html)
plus lots more trails in the catskills
They ain't no sixty miles of trails at Jockey Hill... :bonk: Nice riding, though! :D
Holy crap! I've been moderated! My first post that's seen over 3 pages EVAR and it gets banished to the Northeast forum...
:(
Oh wait, are you saying you feel banished for getting moved to the Northeast? It should be an honor.
bluebug32
10-25-2006, 08:35 PM
They ain't no sixty miles of trails at Jockey Hill... :bonk: Nice riding, though! :D
I think I know the person who wrote up the Stewart one ;)
johnbryanpeters
10-25-2006, 08:44 PM
I got down to Kingston once this summer - it rained the whole time I was there... :rant:
bluebug32
10-25-2006, 09:21 PM
I got down to Kingston once this summer - it rained the whole time I was there... :rant:
I've lived in Ulster County over a year and have yet to ride at Jockey
TreeSaw
10-26-2006, 11:40 AM
Is Middletown really "upstate" ;) J/k I live in the Saratoga Springs area and find that I am aobut 3 hours from most of the awesome riding places around (Diablo, Jiminy Peak, Mt. Snow, P-kill, Whiteface, Kingdom Trails, Pittstown, Stewart, etc.)
Dangerous E
10-26-2006, 12:12 PM
I just moved from the Northeast to Colorado and I will admit that I miss NY and NH a tiny bit. However, I do not miss the mosquitoes and black flies, nor do I miss the 300 days a year of rain. That being said, there's some good riding to be done out there. Like everyone said, Diablo is close by and next to Whistler is the best riding I have done. I guess Whiteface has stepped it up too. Just be prepared for some crappy weather and make the most of it. It's not as bad as everyone says (sometimes).:brows:
TreeSaw
10-27-2006, 12:57 PM
I just moved from the Northeast to Colorado and I will admit that I miss NY and NH a tiny bit. However, I do not miss the mosquitoes and black flies, nor do I miss the 300 days a year of rain. That being said, there's some good riding to be done out there. Like everyone said, Diablo is close by and next to Whistler is the best riding I have done. I guess Whiteface has stepped it up too. Just be prepared for some crappy weather and make the most of it. It's not as bad as everyone says (sometimes).:brows:
Whiteface is great. I only made it up once this summer, but I definitely plan on hitting it more next year!
dogwonder
10-29-2006, 08:15 PM
Whiteface is great. I only made it up once this summer, but I definitely plan on hitting it more next year!
I've only ridden WF once but 3 laps and I was wiped out! It'll make you better.
Full Trucker
10-31-2006, 02:10 PM
Alright, I haven't heard back from the jobby job, but I am assured that I am to receive a call-back at some point in the near future. I'll probably follow up this week. Still pretty excited to potentially make this move, but we'll see how the cards play out.
Thanks again for everyone's input!
In8Racing
11-03-2006, 02:39 PM
FT - I'm from WAY upstate NY and just recently moved back to the east coast from Michigan. You're going to love it.
GumbaFish
11-03-2006, 03:33 PM
East coast is pretty good I'd say. Bring a shovel. Also bring some warm riding clothes...trust me you will ride in the winter. Just stay clear of long island:D
ViciousDHer
11-07-2006, 10:41 PM
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Montreal Strip Clubs? I'm IN.
Actually You want to be about 30 miles west of Montreal....Say, Valleyfield:banana: :happydance:
Sandwich
11-08-2006, 01:04 PM
skytop by syracuse is worth a trip...i wish i had photos of the gnarcorse jumps.
NY is cool...but I'm from syracuse so all I know is snow...everywhere...for months.
GumbaFish
11-08-2006, 04:16 PM
That is why you build snow booters.
DHBIKERPUNK
12-04-2006, 08:57 PM
i live 45min away from albany and am always up for riding
Jim Mac
12-08-2006, 08:30 AM
It's 15 degrees this morning! I love NY!
McGRP01
12-08-2006, 10:05 AM
It's 15 degrees this morning! I love NY!
Must be nice! It's 12 in 'Toga!! ;)
TreeSaw
12-11-2006, 09:25 PM
i live 45min away from albany and am always up for riding
In which direction?
Full Trucker
07-30-2007, 02:09 PM
Alright, I heard from that paper again, and although I didn't get the last job they had another designer position opened up and they contacted me to put in my resume again. Of course that was a week ago and I haven't heard anything back so who knows. Just thought I would warn you all though... if they make me a good offer (unlikely) I may be invading your state...
dogwonder
07-30-2007, 06:43 PM
Alright, I heard from that paper again, and although I didn't get the last job they had another designer position opened up and they contacted me to put in my resume again. Of course that was a week ago and I haven't heard anything back so who knows. Just thought I would warn you all though... if they make me a good offer (unlikely) I may be invading your state...
That's great! I have a wonderful house for you to buy!
TreeSaw
07-31-2007, 10:32 AM
Alright, I heard from that paper again, and although I didn't get the last job they had another designer position opened up and they contacted me to put in my resume again. Of course that was a week ago and I haven't heard anything back so who knows. Just thought I would warn you all though... if they make me a good offer (unlikely) I may be invading your state...
:think: Invasion noted ;)
Full Trucker
07-31-2007, 10:34 AM
:think: Invasion noted ;)
Got an email from the HNIC over at the paper, he seems really interested and is supposed to call today. We'll see but with the price of real estate/living out there he's gonna have to make a really good offer otherwise the invasion will be put on hold...
TRANSITION-MJR
07-31-2007, 03:28 PM
im located in just north of Lake George, it beuatiful here, great riding. hoep the job works out for you, it would be nice to add another rider to the area. and if you find property and are looking to build, look me up, my wife and i have our own company and design homes, ill hook you up.
TreeSaw
07-31-2007, 06:47 PM
im located in just north of Lake George, it beuatiful here, great riding. hoep the job works out for you, it would be nice to add another rider to the area. and if you find property and are looking to build, look me up, my wife and i have our own company and design homes, ill hook you up.
If you & your wife are interested in riding SMBA or Spier Falls, drop me a PM. Those are my local rides.
oiswego
08-06-2007, 08:48 PM
dude--the price of living ain't that bad. seriously i got a place downtown saratoga and i won't say how much i pay for it......but it's wicked, wicked cheap.
and the riding here is really awesome---decent urban, and dh is only a short drive in any direction.
and money should never be a deciding factor when you plan a move...i did that once and it totally sucked, so i ended up taking a whopping pay cut to get back here where i enjoy it more (i.e. much better riding).
and besides--sometimes you just have to do things just because it is cool.
Full Trucker
08-07-2007, 01:36 AM
Well, it's gonna be NO DICE on the move. I spoke with the manager at the potential job, and there is NO WAY I'm moving halfway across the country for the money they're offering. It's unfortunate, but also kind of a relief as well... Colorado has been a good home to me and I don't think I'm quite ready to leave. Maybe I'll still be able to catch you guys at a NE Monkeyfest one of these times...
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