SCSabresFan! Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Garbage Plates all around. I moved back to WNY in 2002. Net salary loss: $40,000 per year Years I'll probably add to my life: 10-15 Yeah but you lived outside the country - big difference. I know you consider the South another country. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Garbage Plates all around. I moved back to WNY in 2002. Net salary loss: $40,000 per year Years I'll probably add to my life: 10-15 I thought you were in Mass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Net salary loss: $40,000 per year Years I'll probably add to my life: 10-15 My blood pressure literally dropped 20 points when I moved here...that's easily worth the NY state tax hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I thought you were in Mass? I spent some time there years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Baboo Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Ahhh... a fellow alum. We are UR! :beer: my boss that hired me is also a BS/MS Optics UR grad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth73 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was born and raised ion WNY. Buffalo will ALWAYS be home to me. If i could take going away to college I would.... But, after college my wife and I moved to Charlotte NC. We both like it a lot, and its a great place to raise kids...there is a lot to do here also. I miss the die hard, sports savvy fans, the food, the friendliness, going to Bills/Sabres games, etc.... down here people are so naive to life up north it makes me mad. They think the south is so much better and from the way they talk its like the civil war is still ongoing, calling northerners "yankees". Buffalo is a great place, I think the whole are is a great are to live and plenty to do. The waether isnt THAT bad...I mean come on. Why is it when other places like Denver or whatever get hit with real bad snow its not that big a deal, but whenever people mention Buffalo, the national p[erception is how bad the weather and snow is. Give me a MF break. Ive been down here 11 yrs now and lately I have been thinking of what it would be like to move back to WNY.... I work from home so thats not a problem..... its just finding affordable housing thats comprable to what we have here.... also nervous about the high taxes, and the possibility of the Bills ever leaving, bc if they did, so would I, in a MF heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSabresFan! Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was born and raised ion WNY. Buffalo will ALWAYS be home to me. If i could take going away to college I would.... But, after college my wife and I moved to Charlotte NC. We both like it a lot, and its a great place to raise kids...there is a lot to do here also. I miss the die hard, sports savvy fans, the food, the friendliness, going to Bills/Sabres games, etc.... down here people are so naive to life up north it makes me mad. They think the south is so much better and from the way they talk its like the civil war is still ongoing, calling northerners "yankees". Buffalo is a great place, I think the whole are is a great are to live and plenty to do. The waether isnt THAT bad...I mean come on. Why is it when other places like Denver or whatever get hit with real bad snow its not that big a deal, but whenever people mention Buffalo, the national p[erception is how bad the weather and snow is. Give me a MF break. Ive been down here 11 yrs now and lately I have been thinking of what it would be like to move back to WNY.... I work from home so thats not a problem..... its just finding affordable housing thats comprable to what we have here.... also nervous about the high taxes, and the possibility of the Bills ever leaving, bc if they did, so would I, in a MF heartbeat. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Baboo Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Buffalo is a great place, I think the whole are is a great are to live and plenty to do. The waether isnt THAT bad...I mean come on. Why is it when other places like Denver or whatever get hit with real bad snow its not that big a deal, but whenever people mention Buffalo, the national p[erception is how bad the weather and snow is. Give me a MF break. The weather isn't bad. Personally, I can't live somewhere that doesn't have four seasons and a ski resort within an hour's driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's pretty smart... He's no dummy either... It's like listening to WGR where every caller is a Sabres and Bills season ticket holder for the past 30 years. :w00t: I have a B.S. and M.S. in Optics and develop next generation optical encryptors for the secure communication of financial, medical, and military data. In my previous job, I developed biological triggers for real time detection of anthrax and other bio-aerosols... of course, your "findings" are about as absurd as they come. College grads are fleeing left and right after graduation. They cite the lack of jobs, but don't let stop you from making crap up. Not that anything really stops you from your daily fact free rant... This from a JP Loseman fan :doh: :lol: :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 its just finding affordable housing thats comprable to what we have here.... also nervous about the high taxes, and the possibility of the Bills ever leaving, bc if they did, so would I, in a MF heartbeat. Whoa...if there's one thing everyone agrees about regarding Buffalo it's the reasonably priced (aka CHEAP) housing -- recently ranked #4 market in the US for affordable housing. You can get more for your money here than anywhere I know of (or anywhere you'd actually want to live, anyway)...for the cost of the 100 year old, 2,000+ square foot home my wife and I bought here in the heart of the city, we'd be LUCKY to be able to buy a 1 bedroom condo in NYC, Chicago, Boston or DC... As far as the other concerns, one way to help ensure the Bills staying put is by having enough people in the market to support an NFL team -- if everyone that thinks of moving back actually does, we'd be a lock to keep the franchise viable here after old Ralph passes...Taxes here are brutal, nothing to sugarcoat there -- but if you look at the overall cost of living in Buffalo vs. other metros, the taxes seem less painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSabresFan! Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Interesting stats on Cost of Living. Cost of living - Charlotte NC vs. Buffalo NY Cost of living - Washington DC vs. Buffalo NY Cost of living - Chicago, Ill vs. Buffalo, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Well, rather than rejoin the debate, I'll put this out there: Buffalo really is a better city than most might think. It's incredibly liveable. If you're thinking about moving back, drop me a PM. Whatever I can do, I'll do. Interesting stats on Cost of Living. Cost of living - Charlotte NC vs. Buffalo NY Cost of living - Washington DC vs. Buffalo NY Cost of living - Chicago, Ill vs. Buffalo, NY Pretend Jesus, why when I click on the DC link do I get Charlotte stats? Never mind; I've already lived in DC anyway. (Oh, Sh*t, didn't mean to rejoin the debate....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSabresFan! Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Pretend Jesus, why when I click on the DC link do I get Charlotte stats? Never mind; I've already lived in DC anyway. (Oh, Sh*t, didn't mean to rejoin the debate....) Two dice - looks like a flaw on the website. Just use the pull down menus on the top of the page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Two dice - looks like a flaw on the website. Just use the pull down menus on the top of the page. Ok, but like I said, I already know the difference between DC and here. I'll make less here and my mortgage will cost less here. My student loan payment and car payment will be the same no matter in which city I live, and hard goods (e.g., a computer) will cost the same (which factors militate against B-Lo). Flights out of Buffalo will be more expensive than flights out of DC, but dinners out will be less expensive in Buffalo. But vacation homes here (lower Ont.) will be incredibly cheaper than vacation homes there (Del. beaches or W.Va. mountains). Dry cleaning is still buck-a-shirt here, groceries are cheaper, and I don't waste gas in traffic. Seriously, economically, it's more of a break-even than you'd think. You can take your stats (which usually only compare housing costs against salaries), but I'll take experience. It's better to live in Buffalo than in DC, and the costs are the same. (Except my home is three times larger here, but well, let's let that go.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Pretend Jesus... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Ok, but like I said, I already know the difference between DC and here. I'll make less here and my mortgage will cost less here. My student loan payment and car payment will be the same no matter in which city I live, and hard goods (e.g., a computer) will cost the same (which factors militate against B-Lo). Flights out of Buffalo will be more expensive than flights out of DC, but dinners out will be less expensive in Buffalo. But vacation homes here (lower Ont.) will be incredibly cheaper than vacation homes there (Del. beaches or W.Va. mountains). Dry cleaning is still buck-a-shirt here, groceries are cheaper, and I don't waste gas in traffic. Seriously, economically, it's more of a break-even than you'd think. You can take your stats (which usually only compare housing costs against salaries), but I'll take experience. It's better to live in Buffalo than in DC, and the costs are the same. (Except my home is three times larger here, but well, let's let that go.) I doubt that Carolina or DC has anything that compares to the Canadian Ballet. Just another reason why Buffalo is a much better place to live than Deliverance country. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I doubt that Carolina or DC has anything that compares to the Canadian Ballet. Just another reason why Buffalo is a much better place to live than Deliverance country. :thumbsup: Culture, and the money saved on drinks and pizza has to be factored in. Oh, and a shot of Crown Royal is considered a legitimate dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freightrain Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I Am moving back to WNY, I left years ago (FL) because I could and should have (personal) anyway I hate the South they can have thier weather and terrible education and crime, and traffic and rude ignorant racist attitudes....I miss home, Good People Good Food and I'll find a job and a home because if you really want it it's there......can't wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSabresFan! Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I doubt that Carolina or DC has anything that compares to the Canadian Ballet. Just another reason why Buffalo is a much better place to live than Deliverance country. :thumbsup: And Kelly Holcomb will lead the Bills to the promised land. Take it from the man who knows... Seriously, economically, it's more of a break-even than you'd think. You can take your stats (which usually only compare housing costs against salaries), but I'll take experience. It's better to live in Buffalo than in DC, and the costs are the same. (Except my home is three times larger here, but well, let's let that go.) Great points two dice, but you forgot to factor in the most important point, the reason for this thread. One needs a decent job to afford the large house and cabin in Ontario (lets not mention the taxes). They are in short supply around Western New York. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I doubt that Carolina or DC has anything that compares to the Canadian Ballet. Just another reason why Buffalo is a much better place to live than Deliverance country. :thumbsup: I don't know...there was this place by Pinehurst :D I'd agree overall, nothing beats the Candian Ballet in its category (except maybe the French-Canadian Ballet), but that night in NC was special....although it might have been the pain killers :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Great points two dice... You guys are killing me. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth73 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20070124/1067924.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 now back to our regularly scheduled program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 And Kelly Holcomb will lead the Bills to the promised land. Take it from the man who knows... Great points two dice, but you forgot to factor in the most important point, the reason for this thread. One needs a decent job to afford the large house and cabin in Ontario (lets not mention the taxes). They are in short supply around Western New York. ;) Because a young worthless QB is that much better than a old worthless QB? :lol: Can you tell us again how bad the Jets will be with Chad Pennington old sage of the NFL :nana: I Am moving back to WNY, I left years ago (FL) because I could and should have (personal) anyway I hate the South they can have thier weather and terrible education and crime, and traffic and rude ignorant racist attitudes....I miss home, Good People Good Food and I'll find a job and a home because if you really want it it's there......can't wait.. Welcome home :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayzor32 Posted January 26, 2007 Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 More proof that we are turning the corner: http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20070125/1012926.asp all these bits of good news add up! It's time I switch from Canadian to Blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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