So long New Jersey....HELLO Texas!!

Hey man thanks for the offer.

When my wife and I get settled we are thinking about having some the local Hamb'rs over the house for a BBQ. Im not great at BBQ, but I can make mean Chilli.

 

Welcome to TEXAS!!!

 

I want to move too! HAMBers make it seem like TX is where it's at! I've known a few Yanks to have moved down there and they love it.

 

Man my wife and I have been trying to get out of NJ for awhile. No such thing as the American Dream here. It just isn't possible.

 

Yo!,,,,,,,,, Good Luck.... let me know how the Pizza taste.....Calzones, and Cannolis

 

As a native of Panther City I take exception.

Will meet you on Main St. at High Noon. Bring yur shootin iron.

SAFU

 

Ron,

I have no worries there....my wife...Italian 100%. She will bring all those recipes with her.

I guess we will just have to ship NJ/NYC tap water to Texas for the dough.

 

I hear ya!...... a buddy of mine "Tony" moved to Tuscon,,,,,,, years ago (27years) ,,, his only complaint and he still miss's...... pizza..... "Semolina Bread ",,,, "Genoa" and " Hard Salami

 

Welcome to Texas. I've been here all 58 of my years and wouldn't live anywhere else. One word of wisdom, BBQ in these parts means Beef Brisket. We dont do pulled pork!

 

We not only make it SEEM like,It IS really where it at!!!
Welcome to Texas,,McKinney is a good spot,but dont expect to find a great expanse of land around it unless you are a millionaire..

 

I traded the shitty northeast weather for the sunny south. I kinda wish I had gone to Austin, though. Good luck, man.

 

Hate to see ya leave but I don't blame ya. Best of luck to ya.

 

Also a note on BBQ, I would stray from anywhere advertising "Genuine/Authentic Texas BBQ". Real Texans do not need to be told what is and isn't BBQ. Stick with a name or obscure object in the title i.e.: Joe Allen's, Squares, Harold's, Cooper's, etc.

 

Don't forget who loves ya pal

 

well welcome to texas

 

A word of caution, never eat a bagel in public in Texas. Texans understand donuts, they don't understand bagels. Also, never order a pizza expecting what you get to really be a pizza. It might look like a pizza but it won't be one. Good BBQ is easy to find, just ask a local. Don't be afraid to try Tex-Mex food, most people love it. It is hard for me to believe that I managed to live 25 yrs without breakfast tacos or fajitas. Don't expect Texans to know much about New Jersey, most probably only know that it is near New York and that is all that they want to know.

 

Good luck with your move and new home

 

I have not forgot. And I have not forgot what I need to give you. Almost got it together.

 

2 weeks and counting. Pretty excited. Packed up my entire garage today. Car is ready to load onto the trailer.

Anyone work for a railroad in Texas?

 

As a guy with an Italian last name and being from NJ,I found that many Texans were a bit suspect of me.You know,the gangster accent and all that.But they warmed up fine once we got talking.Most Texans are what I call "arrogant optomists" and I mean that in a good way compared to typical NJ -NYC "fuck you" attitude.
Forget any food other than Tex-Mex , BBQ and steak.
Oh,you're married? Man,the ladies down there just loved my NJ accent,and they know how to take care of a respectful guy.....

 

welcome to Texas...McKinney is GREAT....you'll soon understand why when us Texans even hear New Jersey we think of gittin a rope

 

good for u man ! High taxes ! and a police state .I wouldnt miss it either .
just remember not to confuse your tomaders with tornaders .

 

Damn stright!

 

You don't need calzones and cannolis when you have good B-B-Q and Lone Star beer!

 

Hey man, welcome to Texas when ya get here. You'll like it here. Of course, this is all I've ever known, but I have been to the north before and wouldn't want any part of it on a daily basis !

I live in Allen now, which is just a few minutes south of McKinney. My dad's shop is in Sherman, just about 30 minutes north of McKinney. If you need any help getting moved in, just let me know and I'll do what I can !

If you need anything, my cell phone # is (214)682-5950.

-Aaron

 

Man if my wife saw this......

Oh well I guess Ill just stick with my family is from PA.

This is why I like TX. Open arms. It was nice when I visited and if I walked into a store the person behind the counter would ask me how my day was and what my plans were for the day. In NJ you try and start small talk and you get a big FU!!!(exception to the NJ hamb'rs)

 

Welcome!
No boots and hat? Come on! Let him have some fun. At least go out and buy the Urban Cowboy dvd. lol!

 

Welcome from Angleton, ^^and it's North of the Navasota River!^^

 

Welcome, I have a buddy from southern NJ that is trying to figure a way to get down here.
Get used to being called a Yankee. We get a bad rap for being arrogant about our state, but I gaurantee after being here for awhile you will feel the same as we do. Don't bad mouth Willie Nelson and we won't badmouth Bruce Springsteen.
Again, welcome.

 

Good thing I listen to Willie Nelson and not Bruce Springsteen