Pammi 0 #1 June 6, 2002 After a very long drive, a few not-too-serious mishaps and lots and lots of sweat, we are here! The house is gorgeous Merrick found for us, the area is perfect for us, and I've already went to a couple of interviews. What a beautiful place NC is! We're living in an area that is growing like crazy...still small (we're back on dial-up because we're even outside of the small town-cool little community though...perfect for the kids when they get home) but you can see construction going on everywhere. We spoke with someone who said he was the 5th house in his area, and two years later there are now 400!!! Crazy! Time to go check out Raeford and see about getting a hook-up on my reserve getting packed (or traded for something that WILL fit) before whatever meet they have going on this weekend. Wendy, I'll be calling you today sometime too! Woohoo!'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #2 June 6, 2002 Pammi,Congrats on the move to the east coast! Are you singing the Jefferson's "Movin' on Up" theme yet? Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #3 June 6, 2002 I'm soooooooo glad you guys made it but I look at it this way.. I have a place to crash now when I decide to get the f*ck outa Texas and start over somewhere else My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 June 6, 2002 Oh, I'm so happy for you, Pammi! I have a feeling that this will be a good move for you all. Congrats! AndreaI'm high as a kiteI just mightStop and check you out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #5 June 6, 2002 Well done Pammi! How big is my room? "Look before you jump, don't die until you're dead" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 June 6, 2002 Good to hear you made it OK. Raleigh and the burbs isn't too bad a place to live and Raeford and CSS should keep you entertained. Hope the settling in goes just as well!! "Here I come to save the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #7 June 6, 2002 QuoteWell done Pammi! How big is my room? Your sweatshop cubicle is about 5'x5'. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #8 June 6, 2002 Congrats Pammi and Merrick!! Perhaps Laura and I should make a long weekend down to NC? JumpinDuo.com...news, pictures, skydiving and links. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #9 June 7, 2002 Long time no hear Skreamer!! You'll always have a place here :) Their *is* a storage shed in the backyard and a big lawn to mow! Thanks guys! It was insane and very cool...saw a lot of the country I've never seen. We are finding everything finally in the house and will be at Raeford this weekend...they are working on getting our rigs repacked for us. I'm crossing my fingers on that one :) We'll miss you Slappie! And definately think about coming up sometime..you know you have a place to crash like you let us do! I'll even let you make me coffee again ;) I've seen several Starbucks around, though, and there is a kickass coffeehouse I've already been to several times in town!*Singing* Moving on up... heheIt amazes me how much they are willing to pay for just some typing around here! I must thank Sangiro for contributing to my 80 wpm speed :) lol'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #10 June 7, 2002 Congrats Pammi & Merrick! Everyone I've talked to loves NC. Good luck in the job hunt!Any chance y'all will make it to Richmond?"Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #11 June 7, 2002 Thanks Zen :) Hmm...hadn't thought of Richmond....will definately have to try! Merrick kinda missed out on the whole Quincy thing last year with the leg 'mishap' :)'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #12 June 7, 2002 Home sweet home, Pammi! Glad to hear you've found a good spot... how far to the DZ now?"There's nothing new under the sun" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #13 June 7, 2002 Woo HOO!!! Congrats to ya both :) Never been to NC but I have family who just loves it there. So whnere do we send the house warming gifts to?One shot... HEY!!! Mas Tequila!!!! Two Shots HEY HEY!!!! Three Shots....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #14 June 7, 2002 So sweet Lummy, but not necessary :) Just come jump with us if you're out this way!About an hour either way to CSS or Raeford (if I don't get us lost like yesterday to Raeford when we missed the exit...btw, what's with all the chicken feathers when we came into town???? Did a chicken factory explode?!)'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #15 October 3, 2002 So tell me a little more about NC? What are you all doing for work, etc? I will be through there soon and I may stay for awhile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #16 October 3, 2002 Oh hey! I was shocked to see this one back up at the top :) I LOVE NC, and I haven't even done half of what is there to do. We live outside Raleigh, about 30 min drive to work, a bit more for Merrick, but it only took me about 3 weeks to find work. Merrick wasn't able to do any better as far as IT work, it's just as bad here as everywhere else where that's concerned, but he still got a good job that he's enjoying. The first thing I noticed is the people here. Raleigh had a younger 'professional' group so you get taken a little more seriously then back in OK. You had to be at least mid-30's before they felt like you had anything interesting to contribute. Everyone seems to be from somewhere else too. Just in my office alone (I'm working at a law firm) there is maybe a couple of people actually from the NC area. So everyone is super helpful and interesting because of it's so varied. Now we haven't been to CSS yet (*gasp* I know! Damn $$ issues...next year, dammit, it WILL be better!) but have been to Raeford several times. The Monkey is an ass....er...just kidding :) Honestly, we felt SO welcome at Raeford. People there have been so terrific..it's one of the reasons we haven't been to CSS yet, we just enjoy being at Raeford so much! Chuckie still thinks I'm a good girl He hasn't seen me much when the kids aren't around! Hmm..what else can I say... There's not as much wind here as in OK...I had to get used to those faster landings :) Give us a hollar if you get out here!! Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DENGOPHER 0 #17 October 3, 2002 congrats on the move guys!!!! you made it just in time for the fall changes you will love it... good luck!!!!! just jump!!! gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #18 October 3, 2002 Yeah, we actually got out here in June...this thread was an oldie pulled up, but things are just now settling down a bit. We both have jobs again, which the creditors are enjoying immensely (at least they will be when it's actually their turn to get some $$ ..hehe) and are getting to know the place. Now that the weather is cooling off, it's gorgeous! (although even when it was hot, it wasn't THAT hot!) My dad keeps telling me that now I've had my little 'adventure' and it's time to come home. BWAHAHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #19 October 4, 2002 QuoteMy dad keeps telling me that now I've had my little 'adventure' and it's time to come home Sounds like my Mom during most of my 10 years in the Air Force. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Pammi 0 #16 October 3, 2002 Oh hey! I was shocked to see this one back up at the top :) I LOVE NC, and I haven't even done half of what is there to do. We live outside Raleigh, about 30 min drive to work, a bit more for Merrick, but it only took me about 3 weeks to find work. Merrick wasn't able to do any better as far as IT work, it's just as bad here as everywhere else where that's concerned, but he still got a good job that he's enjoying. The first thing I noticed is the people here. Raleigh had a younger 'professional' group so you get taken a little more seriously then back in OK. You had to be at least mid-30's before they felt like you had anything interesting to contribute. Everyone seems to be from somewhere else too. Just in my office alone (I'm working at a law firm) there is maybe a couple of people actually from the NC area. So everyone is super helpful and interesting because of it's so varied. Now we haven't been to CSS yet (*gasp* I know! Damn $$ issues...next year, dammit, it WILL be better!) but have been to Raeford several times. The Monkey is an ass....er...just kidding :) Honestly, we felt SO welcome at Raeford. People there have been so terrific..it's one of the reasons we haven't been to CSS yet, we just enjoy being at Raeford so much! Chuckie still thinks I'm a good girl He hasn't seen me much when the kids aren't around! Hmm..what else can I say... There's not as much wind here as in OK...I had to get used to those faster landings :) Give us a hollar if you get out here!! Pam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENGOPHER 0 #17 October 3, 2002 congrats on the move guys!!!! you made it just in time for the fall changes you will love it... good luck!!!!! just jump!!! gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #18 October 3, 2002 Yeah, we actually got out here in June...this thread was an oldie pulled up, but things are just now settling down a bit. We both have jobs again, which the creditors are enjoying immensely (at least they will be when it's actually their turn to get some $$ ..hehe) and are getting to know the place. Now that the weather is cooling off, it's gorgeous! (although even when it was hot, it wasn't THAT hot!) My dad keeps telling me that now I've had my little 'adventure' and it's time to come home. BWAHAHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 October 4, 2002 QuoteMy dad keeps telling me that now I've had my little 'adventure' and it's time to come home Sounds like my Mom during most of my 10 years in the Air Force. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
