dbj1000

You're so right! I really like Dallas!

ChocolateBabz

hmmmm....

Likes - Sunny nearly all year round, great restaurants as well as the usual chains & fast food, lots to do - concerts, sporting events, theatre etc, people mostly friendly (although I do tend to meet all the religious nuts), multi-cultural, good schools (in our area anyway).

Dislikes - no public transport and I'm always the designated driver, people drive like maniacs, mosquitoes, days over 95 degrees, commutes can be awful (that's why it's very important where you decide to settle.

We chose Pearland as DH's commute would be 30 mins max, we liked the community we chose and our house and the schools were all great. There is a swanky new Town Center up the west end of Pearland but we are over in the east (the older part of town) and our friends always say they wish they had bought near us as we have 2 pubs within staggering distance

BenNv

There is a swanky new Town Center up the west end of Pearland but we are over in the east (the older part of town) and our friends always say they wish they had bought near us as we have 2 pubs within staggering distance

Priceless

ChocolateBabz

Gotta have your priorities in order BTW do you know where you will be working (or do you work from home) as you would be hard pushed to get 2 more opposite ends of Houston than Pearland & The Woodlands. Also check out the Houston forum on city-data.com for lots of local advice.

BenNv

I'm self employed and work mostly from home! So commute is not really an issue! I'm getting excited about the possible move, i need a change of scenery

ChocolateBabz

Well best of luck with the move - we (from this forum) had a meet up at the British Pub in Katy a few weeks back so once you are settled look out for future meet ups in the area if you fancy a get together !

BenNv

That sounds great! Thank you so much

Leslie

Me too!

ionaskye

Hi, I have lived here for a long time ,Im in the clearlake area , its such a big city ,as long as you don't mind driving everywhere as long as you like billboards and concrete humidty ,back yard bar- be- ques and able to hold your opinions on the currant administration by the way you must like guns and understand why it is necessary to carry one and have one in your home ,you will be fine.

PS. The shopping is good !!!!!!!!!!!!!