Albany, NY?
Nov 12th 2007, 4:57 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Nov 12th 2007, 5:18 am
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Nov 12th 2007, 6:20 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Hi,
We are currently living in Oregon, but I have been 'approached' for a job in Albany NY.
Are there any locals that can recommend any cities in the area to research for living in? I'm looking at up to 30 miles away, which I think brings you into Vermont territory....?
Any positives / negatives of living in that area?
Thanks
We are currently living in Oregon, but I have been 'approached' for a job in Albany NY.
Are there any locals that can recommend any cities in the area to research for living in? I'm looking at up to 30 miles away, which I think brings you into Vermont territory....?
Any positives / negatives of living in that area?
Thanks
I'm curious why you are considering leaving the Oregon area.Is it more than just the cost of living?What do you think of the place in general in terms of things to do and how friendly are the people? Hillsboro is not far from Portland,would a relocation into the city offer more plus' in your opinion? I ask because of my interest in Oregon.
Thanks
Nov 12th 2007, 8:21 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Hi
I'm curious why you are considering leaving the Oregon area.Is it more than just the cost of living?What do you think of the place in general in terms of things to do and how friendly are the people? Hillsboro is not far from Portland,would a relocation into the city offer more plus' in your opinion? I ask because of my interest in Oregon.
Thanks
I'm curious why you are considering leaving the Oregon area.Is it more than just the cost of living?What do you think of the place in general in terms of things to do and how friendly are the people? Hillsboro is not far from Portland,would a relocation into the city offer more plus' in your opinion? I ask because of my interest in Oregon.
Thanks
Downtown Portland is very expensive, mainly condo / apartment living, but very easy to get around, plenty of bars and clubs. The only negative I can think of.... PDX is not an easy airport to fly direct to many cities, certainly no UK flights (although a daily flight to Frankfurt) Boston etc you need to change planes, which makes for a long trip if you fly a lot of business. We are actually flying Seattle - Heathrow direct though for our trip back at Christmas which makes for a quickish (9.25 hour) flight - about the same time it takes to get to Boston!!! PM me if you need any info. on any area!
Nov 12th 2007, 2:57 pm
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Re: Albany, NY?
Hi Yankeemovingabroad, for me it's purely career development, I love the area, and would stay. It will always be special here for me also as it was where my daughter was born this year. Take a look at some of the other threads regarding Oregon, and you will see it's pretty much the consensus of opinion from everyone else in the area! The people are some of the friendliest I have met ANYWHERE, great beer, beautiful scenery, great beer, great wine, great beer.... woops! Portland definitely wins over Seattle for me.
Downtown Portland is very expensive, mainly condo / apartment living, but very easy to get around, plenty of bars and clubs. The only negative I can think of.... PDX is not an easy airport to fly direct to many cities, certainly no UK flights (although a daily flight to Frankfurt) Boston etc you need to change planes, which makes for a long trip if you fly a lot of business. We are actually flying Seattle - Heathrow direct though for our trip back at Christmas which makes for a quickish (9.25 hour) flight - about the same time it takes to get to Boston!!! PM me if you need any info. on any area!
Downtown Portland is very expensive, mainly condo / apartment living, but very easy to get around, plenty of bars and clubs. The only negative I can think of.... PDX is not an easy airport to fly direct to many cities, certainly no UK flights (although a daily flight to Frankfurt) Boston etc you need to change planes, which makes for a long trip if you fly a lot of business. We are actually flying Seattle - Heathrow direct though for our trip back at Christmas which makes for a quickish (9.25 hour) flight - about the same time it takes to get to Boston!!! PM me if you need any info. on any area!
Dec 4th 2007, 10:58 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Hi Yankeemovingabroad, for me it's purely career development, I love the area, and would stay. It will always be special here for me also as it was where my daughter was born this year. Take a look at some of the other threads regarding Oregon, and you will see it's pretty much the consensus of opinion from everyone else in the area! The people are some of the friendliest I have met ANYWHERE, great beer, beautiful scenery, great beer, great wine, great beer.... woops! Portland definitely wins over Seattle for me.
Downtown Portland is very expensive, mainly condo / apartment living, but very easy to get around, plenty of bars and clubs. The only negative I can think of.... PDX is not an easy airport to fly direct to many cities, certainly no UK flights (although a daily flight to Frankfurt) Boston etc you need to change planes, which makes for a long trip if you fly a lot of business. We are actually flying Seattle - Heathrow direct though for our trip back at Christmas which makes for a quickish (9.25 hour) flight - about the same time it takes to get to Boston!!! PM me if you need any info. on any area!
Downtown Portland is very expensive, mainly condo / apartment living, but very easy to get around, plenty of bars and clubs. The only negative I can think of.... PDX is not an easy airport to fly direct to many cities, certainly no UK flights (although a daily flight to Frankfurt) Boston etc you need to change planes, which makes for a long trip if you fly a lot of business. We are actually flying Seattle - Heathrow direct though for our trip back at Christmas which makes for a quickish (9.25 hour) flight - about the same time it takes to get to Boston!!! PM me if you need any info. on any area!
Feb 3rd 2008, 3:28 pm
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Re: Albany, NY?
Thanks again guys/girls for the heads up on the area, I am off house hunting this week, you saved a whole steaming heap of grief, from not having to do so much driving around upstate NY....
If the Rushmeister is still around under an alias, please give us a PM with the details you mentioned - 'I have some info you will (not might) find useful if you decide to relocate here'
Cheers
If the Rushmeister is still around under an alias, please give us a PM with the details you mentioned - 'I have some info you will (not might) find useful if you decide to relocate here'
Cheers
Feb 3rd 2008, 3:35 pm
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Re: Albany, NY?
Thanks again guys/girls for the heads up on the area, I am off house hunting this week, you saved a whole steaming heap of grief, from not having to do so much driving around upstate NY....
If the Rushmeister is still around under an alias, please give us a PM with the details you mentioned - 'I have some info you will (not might) find useful if you decide to relocate here'
Cheers
If the Rushmeister is still around under an alias, please give us a PM with the details you mentioned - 'I have some info you will (not might) find useful if you decide to relocate here'
Cheers
Feb 4th 2008, 3:33 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Albany itself is fairly horrible. Cohoes seems to be alright though.
There is a cool pub about 30 mins from Albany on Rt7 called "The Man of Kent"
There is a cool pub about 30 mins from Albany on Rt7 called "The Man of Kent"
Feb 4th 2008, 3:45 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Ohhh, pub tips..... now that's what i'm talking about......!!
Cheers!
Cheers!
Feb 4th 2008, 3:54 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
If you are into ski sports, Albany can also be a good base for the Vermont mountains (they start about 2 hours away, Okemo, Sugarbush, Killington etc).
Feb 5th 2008, 7:16 am
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Re: Albany, NY?
Um.......watcha Dan u ol' slapper!!!
That would be "Smallbany".....
Wouldn't even let my ex mother in law live there.......
That would be "Smallbany".....
Wouldn't even let my ex mother in law live there.......
