Off topic posts from Dubai to Houston thread
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Hi! OH and I have been in Dubai for 8 yrs now and our stay finishes in October and Houston is definitely on the cards although no ink to paper yet. My concern is the gun culture in the U.S, Texas. Having lived in a very safe city for all this time, I really would appreciate thoughts and comments from all other British expats before I let hubby put pen to paper!! Thanks!
re gun culture, well you're moving to the state where guns can be open carried. I found Texas to be utterly boring when I have visited. Stay where you are is my advice.
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Whilst Bink is right, I am cynical to a large extent, but I can also appreciate nice places when i visit them. Even my wife, who is a stark contrast to myself, agreed that Houston was a shit hole. You only need to drive through downtown to realise what a dump the place is. Have we even discussed median income levels yet or crime figures?
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I must admit that after living in most parts of the world and other parts of the US I find Houston is not the best. It may be great if you have children here but also having 2 at uni in the UK I find Houston to be extremely boring. It is also expensive to eat out or shop unless you are into outlet shopping. Yes you will live in a big house and drive a big car, the driving here is crap though, but if you want more than that Houston is not for you.
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Having visited Houston I can safely inform you that it is an *absolute* shit hole. You are going to be deeply depressed moving to such a deprived area given where you currently reside.
re gun culture, well you're moving to the state where guns can be open carried. I found Texas to be utterly boring when I have visited. Stay where you are is my advice.
re gun culture, well you're moving to the state where guns can be open carried. I found Texas to be utterly boring when I have visited. Stay where you are is my advice.
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Except you omit to overlook the simple fact that Houston is absolutely shit, regardless of what people who (funnily enough!) live there state.
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It's not my favorite city but a lot of people who post here (and live in Houston) have very happy lives. It's fair to say that it's not for everybody and since you live there you certainly can speak to that fact.
Certain other people should just stick to what they know which is actually nothing.
Certain other people should just stick to what they know which is actually nothing.
Do you live in Houston, per chance?
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I'm not telling you where I live. Weirdo.