OT: Moving to TX

[J and R's mom]

Did just want to say kiss good bagels and pizza good bye unless someone can tell you a good place. We never found something like nj or ny and if you are a "night owl" you will be surprised how early things close up, and no diners either like in ny or nj, also you have to get used to living in the "bible belt", sundays is usual church day, activities etc. Our friends, who arent religious at all, couldnt understand why they took their kids to the park on sun. morning and practically no one was there. We told them everyone was most likely at a church.

There are definitely trade-offs when you move from one region to another. But with those trade-offs come some new experiences and new finds. For example, the Mexican food in south Texas is hard to beat. You definitely won't find anything like it (in abundance) up north. But then again, not being from around here, it might not appeal much to you since you might not be accustomed to it.

As far as NY style pizza goes (if it matters to you anyway) you might want to try the New York Pizzeria in downtown Houston (they also have chain at various locations around the city). Here's a web page with some reviews on it http://www.b4-u-eat.com/houston/restaurants/reviews/rsv1360.asp.

There are some chains that sell fresh bagels and such, but I'm pretty sure they're not as good as what you have continuous access to up there.

As far as all-night-eating places go, I'm sure there are a few around if you're interested. Houston didn't get voted the FATTEST CITY IN AMERICA for nothing.

Religon...well...is that a bad thing? Maybe it is when coming from other regions. I've grown up in Texas (AKA the "bible belt" evidently) all of my life. Heck, maybe all of that religion is why (in general) we're nicer down here?

Anyway, there will be good and bad and many moment of homesickness, but it's a new adventure.....

 

[lil mermaid]

We relocated here about six months ago from California. Before living in California we lived in New England all our lives.

Not sure where DH will be working, I know that Continental has their headquarters downtown but also has offices elsewhere. My DH works downtown. He usually takes the bus and it takes 1 hour door to door. He will also drive sometimes and it takes about the same time, when he uses the Hardy Toll Road.

Anyway, we looked at a few other areas but really liked all that the Woodlands has to offer. It may be a little more expensive than some of the other areas, but coming from CA it all looked cheap to me!! The property taxes here are much higher than CA but there is no state income tax.

The Conroe ISD (which the Woodlands is part of) is excellent, and the Humble ISD (Kingwood) is too. Kingwood may be a good choice for you if DH is going to work at the airport. We liked Kingwood, but thought that the Woodlands offered more amenities.

There are many new subdivisions here, one down the street from us where you can get a nice, brand new home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths for right around $200k.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to PM me. I can get you some info on the web on new subdivisions, if you want to give me your price range.