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 Apr 23 2007, 01:18 PM
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I got a job offer there, is that town really that bad?
Anything to do there? -------------------- bored...so i did this
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Apr 23 2007, 06:24 PM
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ok abilene is half the population of lubbock, lake abilene sucks, it's surprisingly polluted and only the hobos are brave enough to swim in it. Abilene does have a low cost of living and city-wide alcohol sales. Currently, you can still smoke in bars, but they are trying to pass a no smoking city ordinance. Abilene has been attracting more businesses in recent years. There is very little traffic and the town all but dies on sundays and friday nights. (in the fall) The downside is that the nightlife consist of about 4 crappy clubs, a couple of sports bars, ihop and whataburger. Most businesses are closed by 9 or 10 pm. Abilene has been in a drought state for a few years, also. It's better now, than it was a few years ago, but there were definitely many homes that were vacated in response to the drought and the elm creek flood. It is sort of scenic, but largely flat. the only hills are near ACU. If you want to be in a really up-and-coming area, you should look at getting a place near ACU. The real estate prices are a bit higher, but lots of retailers are flocking to that area and it is growing in popularity. Out of curiosity, what company might be hiring you?
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Apr 23 2007, 07:33 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Lubbock/Dubai Member No.: 57 |
QUOTE (griseyeux @ Apr 23 2007, 07:24 PM)  ok abilene is half the population of lubbock, lake abilene sucks, it's surprisingly polluted and only the hobos are brave enough to swim in it. Abilene does have a low cost of living and city-wide alcohol sales. Currently, you can still smoke in bars, but they are trying to pass a no smoking city ordinance. Abilene has been attracting more businesses in recent years. There is very little traffic and the town all but dies on sundays and friday nights. (in the fall) The downside is that the nightlife consist of about 4 crappy clubs, a couple of sports bars, ihop and whataburger. Most businesses are closed by 9 or 10 pm. Abilene has been in a drought state for a few years, also. It's better now, than it was a few years ago, but there were definitely many homes that were vacated in response to the drought and the elm creek flood. It is sort of scenic, but largely flat. the only hills are near ACU. If you want to be in a really up-and-coming area, you should look at getting a place near ACU. The real estate prices are a bit higher, but lots of retailers are flocking to that area and it is growing in popularity. Out of curiosity, what company might be hiring you? lauren engineering and constructors -------------------- bored...so i did this
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Apr 23 2007, 07:42 PM
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QUOTE (schwab @ Apr 23 2007, 08:33 PM) lauren engineering and constructors Do you not have the option to work in Irving? --------------------  QUOTE (jonathan83 @ Nov 16 2007, 09:22 PM) |
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Apr 23 2007, 07:46 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Lubbock/Dubai Member No.: 57 |
QUOTE (Renegadepeon @ Apr 23 2007, 08:42 PM) Do you not have the option to work in Irving? i dont think they even have an office there? -------------------- bored...so i did this
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Apr 23 2007, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE (schwab @ Apr 23 2007, 08:46 PM) i dont think they even have an office there? The guy I talked to at the job fair said they had one office in Abilene and one in Irving and that I would be able to choose. So I don't know. -------------------- QUOTE (jonathan83 @ Nov 16 2007, 09:22 PM) |
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schwab Abilene Apr 23 2007, 01:18 PM
cupcake I'd move there in a heartbeat. cheap cost of l... Apr 23 2007, 01:30 PM schwab a construction job....project engineer sort of pos... Apr 23 2007, 01:31 PM cupcake shit I'd be all over it.
but then I LIKE abil... Apr 23 2007, 01:37 PM schwab i figure its a lot like lubbock
but just smaller
... Apr 23 2007, 01:46 PM cupcake that's actually exactly right.
you're onl... Apr 23 2007, 01:56 PM Aaron Agreed. I've never spent more than a few days ... Apr 23 2007, 02:04 PM schwab yeah, its good to hear these things, because im le... Apr 23 2007, 02:17 PM
Renegadepeon QUOTE (schwab @ Apr 23 2007, 03:17 PM) ye... Apr 23 2007, 02:37 PM Aaron If the pay is high enough to where you would take ... Apr 23 2007, 02:20 PM Renegadepeon I am from abilene and I will testify that it is in... Apr 23 2007, 02:36 PM jonathan83 Abilene is basically Lubbock, without a huge unive... Apr 23 2007, 02:42 PM FORSAKENR320 QUOTE (jonathan83 @ Apr 23 2007, 03:42 PM... Apr 23 2007, 02:48 PM cupcake what lake? I'm talking about lake abilene out ... Apr 23 2007, 03:27 PM Renegadepeon QUOTE (cupcake @ Apr 23 2007, 04:27 PM) w... Apr 23 2007, 04:09 PM FORSAKENR320 QUOTE (Renegadepeon @ Apr 23 2007, 05:09 ... Apr 23 2007, 04:13 PM Overlord QUOTE (FORSAKENR320 @ Apr 23 2007, 05:13 ... Apr 23 2007, 04:21 PM Jwilly ive been to abilene at least once a year for the l... Apr 23 2007, 05:23 PM cupcake QUOTE (griseyeux @ Apr 23 2007, 07:24 PM)... Apr 23 2007, 07:06 PM Dr. Gonzo QUOTE (griseyeux @ Apr 23 2007, 07:24 PM)... Apr 23 2007, 08:17 PM griseyeux mostly the zone because it's near my house and... Apr 23 2007, 07:29 PM jonathan83 yeah i was thinking the same thing. i was pretty s... Apr 23 2007, 09:44 PM lamont's lament that's awesome. smoke-free bars are 1000000% ... Apr 23 2007, 09:56 PM Dr. Gonzo QUOTE (lamont's lament @ Apr 23 2007, 10... Apr 23 2007, 10:34 PM |
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