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Title: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Raux on December 08, 2012, 07:40:24 AM
Well another job opened up in another area I know nothing about.

Ft. Lee, VA.

I'll repeat from the Hanscom post..

I'll be on the lookout for a 5-bed house in a great school.
I have 2 in HS and 2 going to middle school in a couple of years, so priority one is school.
priority two is commute. I can handle about 40 min or so commute.

What are people's experience in the area?
is there a Duc dealer or great small shop in the area? (priority me :D)
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: IZ on December 08, 2012, 07:50:24 AM
Wait for something to open out in the west Raux.
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Howie on December 08, 2012, 10:14:50 AM
People say there is a really good restaurant in Richmond. 

http://www.821caferva.com/ (http://www.821caferva.com/)
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Ducatamount on December 08, 2012, 10:45:12 AM
Curious to see if this thread gets locked out for no apparent reason like your other one.   [popcorn]
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: ducpainter on December 08, 2012, 10:53:34 AM
Quote from: Ducatamount on December 08, 2012, 10:45:12 AM
Curious to see if this thread gets locked out for no apparent reason like your other one.   [popcorn]
Ya know...

members have the ability to lock their own threads.

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Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Ducatamount on December 08, 2012, 11:25:13 AM
 [laugh] ok.... ok....
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Slide Panda on December 08, 2012, 11:45:48 AM
There's a Richmond thread

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1506.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=1506.0) 

One of ours, brix821 owns the restaurant IZ linked to. They have some good eats!
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Howie on December 08, 2012, 03:36:23 PM
I'm not IZ >:(














;D
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: lethe on December 08, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
Quote from: howie on December 08, 2012, 03:36:23 PM
I'm not IZ >:(














;D
indeed
you're at least a foot taller
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: brix821 on December 08, 2012, 07:26:00 PM
http://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/best-towns/Best-Towns-Richmond-Virginia.html (http://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/best-towns/Best-Towns-Richmond-Virginia.html)
Richmond is a great city, even though Im a little biased ( born and raised).  We are less than 2 hour hours away from the mountains, the beach, DC and more.  Richmond is affordable, historic and has a lot to offer for the outdoorsy type.  Raux, pm me any time for more info!
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: IZ on December 08, 2012, 08:16:43 PM
Quote from: lethe on December 08, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
indeed
you're at least a foot taller

>:(
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: brix821 on December 08, 2012, 08:56:03 PM
check out chesterfield county schools
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Raux on December 09, 2012, 01:51:46 AM
I had looked at Chesterfield.
I guess Mithlodian and Cosby are the two best HS.
The northeast is a bit far, and much more expensive.

Definitely will be looking for good eats, since we're leaving Europe, where good restaurants are everywhere.

Nice write up in Outside

The idea is growning on me.
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: brix821 on December 09, 2012, 09:33:16 AM
It's a great small city. Good universities as well
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: DRKWNG on December 09, 2012, 09:41:05 AM
Quote from: lethe on December 08, 2012, 03:44:04 PM
indeed
you're at least a foot taller

He most likely doesn't live in a hole in the ground either.
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Howie on December 09, 2012, 10:44:45 AM
I do live above ground.  Since IZ can reach the pegs on his bike I don't think I'm much taller though.
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Ddan on December 09, 2012, 11:42:59 AM
Big platform soled shoes
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: IZ on December 09, 2012, 12:01:53 PM
Where's the love...the Christmas cheer?!  ???  [thumbsdown]

Raux..I researched Richmond for a possible place to move to. It's seems cool and very convenient to the major East coast and southern cities. Nothing will compare to EUR though so I think you might be a bit disappointed anywhere you go in the US.
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: ducpainter on December 09, 2012, 12:35:05 PM
Quote from: IZ on December 09, 2012, 12:01:53 PM
Where's the love...the Christmas cheer?!  ???  [thumbsdown]

Raux..I researched Richmond for a possible place to move to. It's seems cool and very convenient to the major East coast and southern cities. Nothing will compare to EUR though so I think you might be a bit disappointed anywhere you go in the US.
I'm feelin' the love for you in here.  :-*
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: IZ on December 09, 2012, 12:52:24 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on December 09, 2012, 12:35:05 PM
I'm feelin' the love for you in here.  :-*

At least you followed it up with a   :-*

Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Raux on December 09, 2012, 12:58:53 PM
Thanks all

i hope to hear more in the coming weeks
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: zooom on December 10, 2012, 03:57:41 AM
Midlothian is a great option!!!
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Slide Panda on December 10, 2012, 06:24:39 AM
My, what drama I created with an inattentive phone post. Dear dear
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: ducpainter on December 10, 2012, 07:08:24 AM
Quote from: Slide Panda on December 10, 2012, 06:24:39 AM
My, what drama I created with an inattentive phone post. Dear dear

Raggin' on IZ is drama?

Hardly... [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
Title: Re: Ft. Lee and Richmond VA?
Post by: Slide Panda on December 10, 2012, 07:47:10 AM
I know... just playin' If I didn't have some humor, would I still be a Panda?

On topic, some have joked that Richmond is the 'worlds biggest 2nd place trophy gallery'
Seems a good place to live. Offers lots of 'big city' amenities without some of the hassles. I'm in DC, well Arlington, and traffic is a beast. Richmond does have traffic, but it's not as just... well stupid as the larger cities as you progress north.

Something to check on in the various counties is personal property tax. I don't know if any down there do it, but Arlington does, fairfax did. If you're not familiar with it, it is a reoccurring anual tax on items like Cars, motos, and the like.  It can be a decent bit of cash one needs to come up with and is rather irritating... so worth checking out.