Life San Marcos, TX - Page 4

Sully · 04-22-2010, 10:07 AM

Barring something unseen, we'll be making a move there. Visited a couple of weeks ago, but not terribly impressed.

Anyone been to/lived in the area?

Dallas Chief · 04-22-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

I get being proud of where you are from. I'm proud to be from Independence. I'm proud to be from Kansas City. But with a few of the people we met with, it was a constant one-up game. It was a situation where they were trying to sell us pretty hard on the place, so I'm sure that was part of it. But it just got a little old.

If you don't have your heart set on living in a larger city (50k+ Population), there are numerous awesome small towns in between Austin and San Antonio. Buda, Dripping Springs, New Braunfels, Boerne, Fredrickburg, Kerrville and many others. Give them a look before you jump. All are within about 20-30 minutes of San Marcos. Good Luck!!!

rambleonthruthefog · 04-22-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 38yrsfan

No, not crazy, just particular .....beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Lived in TX for many years and know it well, a couple years in high school, went back later got married there, went to college there and grauated from UNT in Denton, worked at Parkland Hospital, Dallas for many years, 3 kids born there, etc. .... it has all that you mention to some degree but is still exremely arid in most areas of central/west TX and incredibly humid during a 6 month long summer in east TX.

Living in really, beautiful country kind of spoils a person. The Pacific NorthWest has real mountains, real forests, and streams, creeks and rivers that you can actually see through the water it is so clear (Texas rivers and most lakes are brown), we don't have much in the way of swamps but do have lots of wetlands which are fantastic for the outdoorsman, and much more, though we could use some of those fine TX women

I do miss that ....

IMHO

i hear ya bout real mountains and streams, etc. i hear nothin but good things bout the pacific nw. i guess your right. TX isn't the necesarily the most beautiful earth god ever created. damn tx bravodo, sorry. i will stand strong on the lake situation, and the hill country is heaven in my eyes. despite the beautiful TX woman, i married one from louisianna

Dallas Chief · 04-22-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rambleonthruthefog

i hear ya bout real mountains and streams, etc. i hear nothin but good things bout the pacific nw. i guess your right. TX isn't the necesarily the most beautiful earth god ever created. damn tx bravodo, sorry. i will stand strong on the lake situation, and the hill country is heaven in my eyes. despite the beautiful TX woman, i married one from louisianna

QFT.

**AustinChief** · 04-22-2010, 02:53 PM

San Marcos is fine as long as you think of it as basically a suburb of Austin.. There is a ton of reasonable housing in that area especially if you choose one of the outlying areas like Kyle or Wemberley. Wemberley is actually really pretty but I would recommend Kyle for ease of access. Kyle, TX is only about 7 miles from San Marcos and 12 from Austin.

Austin is an AMAZING town. TONS of nightlife, outdoor activities, decent arts scene... and a pretty stable job market.

What are your interests?

rambleonthruthefog · 04-22-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas Chief

QFT.

quoted for truth

or

quit fuckin talking

**Buehler445** · 04-22-2010, 02:58 PM

My perspective is that there is crappy things about every place to live. If you and Jilly have an opportunity to better yourself. do it. The rest will work itself out.

From the comments here, it sounds like a hell of a lot better town than mine.

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Originally Posted by Sully

Hardest thing is going to be trying to outdo the "Texas is the best at everything" bravado down there. It was annoying.

Some people I've known have had this trait and it really annoyed the shit out of me. But like everything else, there are stupid people around that will piss you off.

Best of luck in your decision.

ChiefaRoo · 04-22-2010, 03:03 PM

I live in SWest Austin. Dripping Springs is a great little town in the Hill Country that is on the move and is not over crowded. If you're looking for the traditional small town Friday night football evenings, good schools and good Supermarket etc. it's a really cool place. It's 20 miles from Austin. San Marcos is more congested and not as desireable.

If you can pick a suburb, I'd look at The Drip.

**AustinChief** · 04-22-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dallas Chief

QFT.

The Hill Country is one of the few spots in Texas that I would truly consider to be "pretty".

Here are some shots from one of my favorite swimmin holes in the area...

listopencil · 04-22-2010, 03:04 PM

I lived in San Marcos for a few months but it was 20+ years ago. I lived in little towns all around San Antonio. Best thing going for it in my mind is that great central Texas climate. And the women. Of course the women. If you happen to enjoy a bit of a Southern accent like I do, well...heaven.

Sully · 04-22-2010, 03:07 PM

While not contractually obligated to do so, it's been strongly reccommended to us to live in San Marcos, due to the nature of her job. But we've already decided to look around in New Braunfels, and some other towns surrounding.

ChiefaRoo · 04-22-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sully

While not contractually obligated to do so, it's been strongly reccommended to us to live in San Marcos, due to the nature of her job. But we've already decided to look around in New Braunfels, and some other towns surrounding.

New Braunfels is a much better town than San Marcos. It's close too.

**Buehler445** · 04-22-2010, 03:10 PM

Oh, another good thing about living in Texas is that they have no state income tax. That's a huge ****ing deal.

ChiefaRoo · 04-22-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Oh, another good thing about living in Texas is that they have no state income tax. That's a huge ****ing deal.

True, but property taxes are quite high in certain areas. Make sure you look into that ahead of buying.

wutamess · 04-22-2010, 03:11 PM

Sully what are you going to do about housing situation?
Or are you currently renting in Lee's Summit?

Job paying relocation expenses?

Thinking about a move to Jax or Orlandoish area myself before fall if I can con someone into buying my house.

**AustinChief** · 04-22-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefaRoo

I live in SWest Austin. Dripping Springs is a great little town in the Hill Country that is on the move and is not over crowded. If you're looking for the traditional small town Friday night football evenings, good schools and good Supermarket etc. it's a really cool place. It's 20 miles from Austin. San Marcos is more congested and not as desireable.

If you can pick a suburb, I'd look at The Drip.

I suggested Wimberley, but Dripping Springs is nice as well... I also like Marble Falls but that is way too far out...

04-22-2010, 10:07 AM
Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	San Marcos, TX Barring something unseen, we'll be making a move there. Visited a couple of weeks ago, but not terribly impressed. Anyone been to/lived in the area?
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04-22-2010, 02:53 PM	#49
AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2309112	San Marcos is fine as long as you think of it as basically a suburb of Austin.. There is a ton of reasonable housing in that area especially if you choose one of the outlying areas like Kyle or Wemberley. Wemberley is actually really pretty but I would recommend Kyle for ease of access. Kyle, TX is only about 7 miles from San Marcos and 12 from Austin. Austin is an AMAZING town. TONS of nightlife, outdoor activities, decent arts scene... and a pretty stable job market. What are your interests?
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04-22-2010, 03:03 PM	#52
ChiefaRoo MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin,TX Casino cash: $5027505	I live in SWest Austin. Dripping Springs is a great little town in the Hill Country that is on the move and is not over crowded. If you're looking for the traditional small town Friday night football evenings, good schools and good Supermarket etc. it's a really cool place. It's 20 miles from Austin. San Marcos is more congested and not as desireable. If you can pick a suburb, I'd look at The Drip.
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listopencil Immanentize The Eschaton Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In Partibus Infidelium Casino cash: $1855880	I lived in San Marcos for a few months but it was 20+ years ago. I lived in little towns all around San Antonio. Best thing going for it in my mind is that great central Texas climate. And the women. Of course the women. If you happen to enjoy a bit of a Southern accent like I do, well...heaven. __________________ Good friends we have had, oh, good friends we've lost...along the way. In this great future, you can't forget your past. So dry your tears, I say.
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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	While not contractually obligated to do so, it's been strongly reccommended to us to live in San Marcos, due to the nature of her job. But we've already decided to look around in New Braunfels, and some other towns surrounding. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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04-22-2010, 03:11 PM	#59
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5241637	Sully what are you going to do about housing situation? Or are you currently renting in Lee's Summit? Job paying relocation expenses? Thinking about a move to Jax or Orlandoish area myself before fall if I can con someone into buying my house.
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