Life I am moving to the suburbs. What do I need to know? - Page 5

Strongside · 04-11-2016, 07:15 PM

So my wife and I are urban yuppies and have lived in some sort of urban core / downtown for over 10 years now. We have just purchased a very nice home in Lenexa, KS and are leaving our loft in the River Market for a bigger yard (or just a yard, period), more square footage, and more rare police sirens and gunshots. We are anticipating children in the next few years, which is the main reason for our move.

What do I need to know? How do I make my grass look good? What do I need to do to my wardrobe so that I fit in with all of the other dads? What is the best lawnmower? What's the best brand of pool table? What do I do when I've had too much to drink and can't drive home? What time do I need to stop being loud on my deck and go to bed? Where can I get a legit beard trim and haircut by a real barber? Where is the best place to get a latte? How do I handle my road rage during a long commute?

Thanks in advance, old white dudes.

BryanBusby · 04-11-2016, 08:51 PM

Sell the house and move to Lee's Summit. I don't know if I'd want my kids in KS schools, as they seem to have no idea how to fund them on a state level.

**Buzz** · 04-11-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I think I've seen this commercial.

When you say we are done having kids, she says she is pregnant.

Heh, rep.

Discuss Thrower · 04-11-2016, 09:00 PM

Don't drink in your garage with the door open when you have people over and be sure to report neighbors who engage in such practices to the HoA

stevieray · 04-11-2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I think I've seen this commercial.

When you say we are done having kids, she says she is pregnant.

**SAUTO** · 04-11-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eDave

You gotta find out who the biggest neighbor is then kick his ass. In front of everyone. Establish your dominance. And pee on all the trees and hydrants.

This is what I would do.

stevieray · 04-11-2016, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

Chiefs, when can you come over and thanks.

.....you sure?

**Rain Man** · 04-11-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The thing I don't understand about Lenexa (and those 'burbs in general) is why aren't there fences around each yard?

I don't get it.

I think this goes back to the sheep/cattle wars on the prairie. Maybe there aren't sheep ranchers in Missouri.

**Rain Man** · 04-11-2016, 09:52 PM

Oh, and you can't do this. A city dweller should never move to the suburbs. Your tribe is here.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-11-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Oh, and you can't do this. A city dweller should never move to the suburbs. Your tribe is here.

Every once in a while, we flirt with the idea of moving to the suburbs, like Calabasas or Orange County or North County San Diego.

Then, we go visit for a while and think "Nah".

There's an energy and excited to living in the city that can't be duplicated in suburbia.

**TimBone** · 04-11-2016, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Baconeater

Yeah it is until the douchebag behind you buys not one, but two Border Collies. Now I have to wait until those useless one who sucks the peniss die before I can enjoy my back yard again.

I'm in the same boat. A guys back yard bumps right up against mine, and he's got three dogs fenced in, right up against my yard. They're always there, and they bark their balls off any time I go in my back yard.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-11-2016, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TimBone

I'm in the same boat. A guys back yard bumps right up against mine, and he's got three dogs fenced in, right up against my yard. They're always there, and they bark their balls off any time I go in my back yard.

At least they're fenced in and not on your property

**wazu** · 04-11-2016, 10:35 PM

My advice: Get to know your neighbors as best you can before kids come along. Have some beers, have some get-togethers in your driveway with a fire pit, get to know some folks. Once kids come along time vanishes, and it's nice to have some level of friendship with the people living in the other houses around you. If you miss this window, the next round of opportunity of this comes along when and if you happen to have kids who are close enough in age to play with their kids.

stevieray · 04-11-2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Every once in a while, we flirt with the idea of moving to the suburbs, like Calabasas or Orange County or North County San Diego.

Then, we go visit for a while and think "Nah".

There's an energy and excited to living in the city that can't be duplicated in suburbia.

Subdivisions by Rush

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 04-11-2016, 11:57 PM

Kind of ironic you said "Thanks old white dudes" since that's clearly who you want to raise your kids around.

**DaneMcCloud** · 04-12-2016, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by stevieray

Subdivisions by Rush

I'll have to listen to that tomorrow.

I don't mean to insult anyone that lives in the suburb, as pretty much my entire family lives in the suburb.

But there's just something about the city...

04-11-2016, 07:15 PM
Strongside Mahomes or GTFO Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: KC Casino cash: $6014282	I am moving to the suburbs. What do I need to know? So my wife and I are urban yuppies and have lived in some sort of urban core / downtown for over 10 years now. We have just purchased a very nice home in Lenexa, KS and are leaving our loft in the River Market for a bigger yard (or just a yard, period), more square footage, and more rare police sirens and gunshots. We are anticipating children in the next few years, which is the main reason for our move. What do I need to know? How do I make my grass look good? What do I need to do to my wardrobe so that I fit in with all of the other dads? What is the best lawnmower? What's the best brand of pool table? What do I do when I've had too much to drink and can't drive home? What time do I need to stop being loud on my deck and go to bed? Where can I get a legit beard trim and haircut by a real barber? Where is the best place to get a latte? How do I handle my road rage during a long commute? Thanks in advance, old white dudes.
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04-11-2016, 08:51 PM	#61
BryanBusby In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2006 Casino cash: $3759900 VARSITY	Sell the house and move to Lee's Summit. I don't know if I'd want my kids in KS schools, as they seem to have no idea how to fund them on a state level.
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04-11-2016, 10:35 PM	#72
wazu ... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $2082295 VARSITY	My advice: Get to know your neighbors as best you can before kids come along. Have some beers, have some get-togethers in your driveway with a fire pit, get to know some folks. Once kids come along time vanishes, and it's nice to have some level of friendship with the people living in the other houses around you. If you miss this window, the next round of opportunity of this comes along when and if you happen to have kids who are close enough in age to play with their kids.
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