A southerner's first impressions of Jersey

AUguy · 01-26-2011, 06:08 PM

So my company has me working in NJ this spring and this is how things have gone so far:

1. Its cold up here! My first night here it dipped to -7

2. Alabama cold weather gear is not sufficient for NJ cold weather.

3. I am used to large areas of countryside in between cities. Here I can't tell where one city ends and another begins

4. Day 3 and I am already snowed in and stuck at the hotel.

5. It is so so so damned cold up here.

Kreth · 01-26-2011, 06:12 PM

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Alabama cold weather gear

Long-sleeve overalls?

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AUguy · 01-26-2011, 06:14 PM

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Long-sleeve overalls?

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A fleece pullover for when it gets really cold. Like in the 40s.

Kreth · 01-26-2011, 06:20 PM

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A fleece pullover for when it gets really cold. Like in the 40s.

That'll be great in March, unless it's raining...

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MedicCook · 01-26-2011, 06:13 PM

"Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey." ~ George Carlin

Bill86 · 01-29-2011, 05:49 PM

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"Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey." ~ George Carlin

maninblack · 01-26-2011, 06:17 PM

Who did you piss off at work to make them move you to Jersey?

Ogre · 01-26-2011, 06:19 PM

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Who did you piss off at work to make them move you to Jersey?

At this point doest it matter!!! He there now!!!

chand · 01-26-2011, 06:54 PM

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Who did you piss off at work to make them move you to Jersey?

Try to get on their good side and maybe you can get upgraded to Siberia or the Arctic Circle. I moved to Delaware from Jacksonville Beach, FL. Every winter I begin to think it wasn't the best idea I ever had.

Steve · 01-27-2011, 08:17 PM

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Try to get on their good side and maybe you can get upgraded to Siberia or the Arctic Circle. I moved to Delaware from Jacksonville Beach, FL. Every winter I begin to think it wasn't the best idea I ever had.

AUguy · 01-26-2011, 06:19 PM

I actually asked for this area. Last year I told them I wanted to go to the Northeast and the assholes sent me to Maine. But I got there after the cold weather.

bscottskangum · 01-26-2011, 06:22 PM

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I actually asked for this area.

I'm sorry, how many crack rocks did you say you smoke a day?

AUguy · 01-26-2011, 06:23 PM

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I'm sorry, how many crack rocks did you say you smoke a day?

Monetarily it should be a good move. Damn sure better be anyway.

01-29-2011, 05:40 PM

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Monetarily it should be a good move. Damn sure better be anyway.

Yes monetarily you will make a lot more than you could in Alabama but what you probably don't realize is that a majority of your hard-earned dollars will go towards paying taxes, car insurance and real estate taxes... The cost of living in NJ is extremely high, the tri-state area is just that: expensive.....take it from someone who has lived in Jersey almost all his life, and can't wait to make the move to NC (as soon as the real estate market picks up a bit).

AUguy · 02-01-2011, 06:12 PM

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Yes monetarily you will make a lot more than you could in Alabama but what you probably don't realize is that a majority of your hard-earned dollars will go towards paying taxes, car insurance and real estate taxes... The cost of living in NJ is extremely high, the tri-state area is just that: expensive.....take it from someone who has lived in Jersey almost all his life, and can't wait to make the move to NC (as soon as the real estate market picks up a bit).

I will only be in NJ for a total of 4.5 months so they will only get me for income tax nothing else. I am not a resident and my company is paying my housing.

Also I hit the road this morning headed back for bama so enjoy your snow storm folks

captain53 · 01-26-2011, 06:45 PM

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I'm sorry, how many crack rocks did you say you smoke a day?

hscmit · 01-26-2011, 06:51 PM

dont think january counts as spring

Neens · 01-26-2011, 07:22 PM

"It's not so much the heat but the humidity that will get you?

floydpink · 01-26-2011, 07:59 PM

When I moved to Florida, the first thing I noticed was how much slower the pace seemed and how much nicer the people were.

The only thing I missed was the food, which still remains after 20 something years.

This winter has reminded me that you couldn't drag me back to New Jersey in a straightjacket.

Aside from the weather, the overall materialistic attitudes and generally glum feeling for half of the year made my soul long for something else.

I'm a Yankee by birth and a Southerner by the grace of God.

Powers · 01-27-2011, 10:41 AM

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When I moved to Florida, the first thing I noticed was how much slower the pace seemed and how much nicer the people were.

The only thing I missed was the food, which still remains after 20 something years.

This winter has reminded me that you couldn't drag me back to New Jersey in a straightjacket.

Aside from the weather, the overall materialistic attitudes and generally glum feeling for half of the year made my soul long for something else.

I'm a Yankee by birth and a Southerner by the grace of God.

I approve of this post!

Even though Orlando is harldy a city with any Southern culture left, head up to Gainesville or Ocala and it'll be a little more prevalent

01-26-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	A southerner's first impressions of Jersey So my company has me working in NJ this spring and this is how things have gone so far: 1. Its cold up here! My first night here it dipped to -7 2. Alabama cold weather gear is not sufficient for NJ cold weather. 3. I am used to large areas of countryside in between cities. Here I can't tell where one city ends and another begins 4. Day 3 and I am already snowed in and stuck at the hotel. 5. It is so so so damned cold up here.

01-26-2011, 06:13 PM	#5
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey "Kiss her where it smells, take her to New Jersey." ~ George Carlin __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

01-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#7
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey Who did you piss off at work to make them move you to Jersey? __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-26-2011, 06:19 PM	#11
AUguy The end is always near Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: William Location: Troy, Alabama Posts: 266 Trading: (10)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey I actually asked for this area. Last year I told them I wanted to go to the Northeast and the assholes sent me to Maine. But I got there after the cold weather.

01-26-2011, 06:51 PM	#17
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey dont think january counts as spring

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Neens Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Anthony Location: Orange, CT Posts: 349 Trading: (21)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey "It's not so much the heat but the humidity that will get you?

01-26-2011, 07:59 PM	#19
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: A southerner's first impressions of Jersey When I moved to Florida, the first thing I noticed was how much slower the pace seemed and how much nicer the people were. The only thing I missed was the food, which still remains after 20 something years. This winter has reminded me that you couldn't drag me back to New Jersey in a straightjacket. Aside from the weather, the overall materialistic attitudes and generally glum feeling for half of the year made my soul long for something else. I'm a Yankee by birth and a Southerner by the grace of God. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"