Moving to Houston today...so this is my view for the next 2 hrs
#2
04-01-2011, 04:30 PM
You probably enjoyed the drive but you have my sympathies about the relocation. I lived in Houston for 20 years:, went to university there (Rice U.) and worked on the 12th floor of of a generic skyscraper box downtown for more than a decade. My sincere hope is to never have to visit Houston again: too hot, too humid, too flat, too unplanned, and too, too much traffic. Housing is a tremendous bargain though, and Texas barbecue is the only type worth eating, and you can sure get good Mexican food there (I'd kill for just a Taco Cabana here in central NC).
#6
04-04-2011, 07:26 AM
You probably enjoyed the drive but you have my sympathies about the relocation. I lived in Houston for 20 years:, went to university there (Rice U.) and worked on the 12th floor of of a generic skyscraper box downtown for more than a decade. My sincere hope is to never have to visit Houston again: too hot, too humid, too flat, too unplanned, and too, too much traffic. Housing is a tremendous bargain though, and Texas barbecue is the only type worth eating, and you can sure get good Mexican food there (I'd kill for just a Taco Cabana here in central NC).
#7
04-04-2011, 08:56 AM
And if you look out the windsheild, in 4 hours you will be at the horizon :-) Enjoy the drive.
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#8
04-04-2011, 10:02 PM
Welcome to HTown. You'll love it, the best car enthusiasts in the world. Don't listen to the haters.
#10
04-06-2011, 04:04 PM
I agree with you on the barbecue. If I ever move out of Texas I better get a smoker and learn how to use it because I think that is the only thing I will really miss. With Mexican you never know where you are going to find a good place. I actually found a great place in a tiny town off of 95 in VA. The place was empty but the food was great.
Address?
#11
04-06-2011, 04:22 PM
I didn't think I would actually be able to answer you but I took a look at this photo from my trip:
...and was able to just barely make out the name on the sign.
A little Googling and matching up where I thought it to be on the map and I found it. Turns out it was off of 85, not 95 though.
Los Bandidos Restaurant
1799 North Mecklenburg Avenue, La Crosse, VA
(434) 447-4408
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie...299.86,,0,6.81
I remember the dudes running it were actually Mexican, not just a bunch of gringos.
...and was able to just barely make out the name on the sign.
A little Googling and matching up where I thought it to be on the map and I found it. Turns out it was off of 85, not 95 though.
Los Bandidos Restaurant
1799 North Mecklenburg Avenue, La Crosse, VA
(434) 447-4408
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie...299.86,,0,6.81
I remember the dudes running it were actually Mexican, not just a bunch of gringos.
#12
04-09-2011, 08:28 AM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 98
Rep Power: 21 
So far I have really enjoyed Htown. Yes the traffic is not the best but I am excited about the new start up we are doing here and also there is such a HUUUUGE car culture in this city!! I love it!
It almost reminds me of Cali.
And the places to eat are wonderful!!!
It almost reminds me of Cali.
And the places to eat are wonderful!!!
#14
04-18-2011, 10:12 AM
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Houston Tx
Posts: 98
Rep Power: 21
It's about the dollar for me...lots of business for the industry I'm in. So far I've enjoyed it. All cities have their pros and cons
