Does anyone live in New Jersey?

[nageov3t]

NJ is super crappy along the turnpike in the Newark/Elizabeth/Jersey City area, especially where the oil refineries are. unfortunately, that's the only part of the state that 99% of out-of-towners ever see, given that their only time spent in the state is driving down the I95 corridor or in a cab going from Newark airport to NYC.

outside of that area, and Camden/Trenton/Atlantic City, most of the state is pretty nice. it varies widely from urban areas like Hoboken/Jersey City to farm country in central/southern Jersey.

 

[alkemyst]

The reasons why you can't pump your own gas.

 

[jpbutler]

I have only seen weirdos like the previous post on TV shows bout nj.

 

[alkemyst]

I have only seen weirdos like the previous post on TV shows bout nj.

You still can't pump your own gas so this proves the TV shows are correct.

 

[BoomerD]

8.9 million people live in New Jersey as a matter of fact.

LIES! There is no human life in Joisey. sub-human...perhaps.

 

[JTsyo]

Jersey's saving grace is Hoboken. I am not sure if Oakland has something like it.

How can you compare one city to an entire state? Why would Oakland have a city within itself?

 

[rednas]

people who love paying lots of taxes

 

[Printer Bandit]

jews.

jews everywhere.

 

[jjsbasmt]

Lived in Mount Holly, Burlington County, for 25 years. Been away now 2.5 years and still miss it.

 

[Markbnj]

jews.

jews everywhere.

And Budhists, Catholics, lots of Lutherans (most of our early churches were Lutheran), various Protestant sects, Italians, Irish, Chinese, Japanese, Indians, but hopefully not you!

 

[Insomniator]

Jersey tap water can be great, or terrible depending on where you live. In Brick (central/south shore nj) its the best tap I've ever had. In Morristown (northwest) it... needs a filter.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

jews.

jews everywhere.

You don't see a whole lot of Jewish Guidos, Jersey has got to be heavily Catholic.

 

[Mai72]

people who love paying lots of taxes

The highest in the nation.

 

[alkemyst]

jews.

jews everywhere.

You like racism and hate speech.

Apparently a population of about 5% means everywhere to you.

New Jersey is about 69% Christianity-based and 15% Atheist.

 

[njdevilsfan87]

Jersey tap water can be great, or terrible depending on where you live. In Brick (central/south shore nj) its the best tap I've ever had. In Morristown (northwest) it... needs a filter.

When I lived in Jersey I was right on the border of Brick. I was almost right off Exit 91 on the Parkway. To me growing up there felt like a part of Jersey that wasn't really Jersey. It wasn't North Jersey, but it also wasn't South Jersey either. Imo, Toms River is where South Jersey started. And the North Jersey didn't really start until way further up past New Brunswick (if there's a Central Jersey, then this about the region it is in). It was a nice area and one I could certainly live in again. Maybe a little closer to the beach as opposed to Parkway this time though!

Guido culture was a real thing too. From day to night there definitely was a shift at those beach bars during the summer.

 

[rednas]

The highest in the nation.

thats why I mention it. you can move ANYWHERE else and be better off.

 

[Insomniator]

When I lived in Jersey I was right on the border of Brick. I was almost right off Exit 91 on the Parkway. To me growing up there felt like a part of Jersey that wasn't really Jersey. It wasn't North Jersey, but it also wasn't South Jersey either. Imo, Toms River is where South Jersey started. And the North Jersey didn't really start until way further up past New Brunswick (if there's a Central Jersey, then this about the region it is in). It was a nice area and one I could certainly live in again. Maybe a little closer to the beach as opposed to Parkway this time though!

Guido culture was a real thing too. From day to night there definitely was a shift at those beach bars during the summer.

I grew up in Brick; Toms River really seems like an even trashier version of Brick. The nickname of 'Bricktucky' really fits the whole area though... its basically the south, on the jersey shore. Tons of pickup trucks, off roading... trailer parks...Walmart...every chain ever... they even opened a 'quaker steak and lube' restaurant and its packed every night.

Its still a nice place to live, houses on the water are millions, and everyone is nice and laid back there... but Bricktucky fits well.

 

[manimal]

I always giggled driving trough hopatakong or w/e it was named.

 

[njdevilsfan87]

I grew up in Brick; Toms River really seems like an even trashier version of Brick. The nickname of 'Bricktucky' really fits the whole area though... its basically the south, on the jersey shore. Tons of pickup trucks, off roading... trailer parks...Walmart...every chain ever... they even opened a 'quaker steak and lube' restaurant and its packed every night.

Its still a nice place to live, houses on the water are millions, and everyone is nice and laid back there... but Bricktucky fits well.

Ok fine. Here's the test. WAHTER or WOODER?

(I'm positive I actually said both growing up depending on who I was speaking with, thus not making me either North or South Jersey :biggrin

Plus I'm a Devils fan. If I lived in North Jersey I'd be a Rangers fan, and if I lived in South Jersey I'd be a Flyers fan.

 

[Markbnj]

thats why I mention it. you can move ANYWHERE else and be better off.

It's not anywhere near that simple. That's equivalent to saying you would always be better off eating at the cheapest restaurant. I've lived in quite a few states that were cheaper than NJ, i.e. Indiana, Maryland, Rhode Island. I wouldn't trade NJ for any of them. You can live cheaper in just about any southern state... but then you would have to live in a southern state. There are states I would trade New Jersey for, but not surprisingly the cost of living is high in all of them.

 

[JTsyo]

It's not anywhere near that simple. That's equivalent to saying you would always be better off eating at the cheapest restaurant. I've lived in quite a few states that were cheaper than NJ, i.e. Indiana, Maryland, Rhode Island. I wouldn't trade NJ for any of them. You can live cheaper in just about any southern state... but then you would have to live in a southern state. There are states I would trade New Jersey for, but not surprisingly the cost of living is high in all of them.

Not to mention the money you putting into property taxes is giving you the best school system in the country. Of course it varies town by town too but NJ overall is a big suburb other than the areas near NYC and Philly. Highest density state in the union too.

 

[Jumpem]

I visited a few times. I would never move there. I also made sure to fill up with fuel in Pennsylvania first because I grew tired of telling the attendants at gas stations that I was pumping my own.

 

[MongGrel]

Anyone say "What exit ?" yet.

:hmm:

 

[Markbnj]

I visited a few times. I would never move there. I also made sure to fill up with fuel in Pennsylvania first because I grew tired of telling the attendants at gas stations that I was pumping my own.

It's actually against the law, although some places won't object. I believe this used to be a method of preserving jobs for young males in the year or two between dropping out of high school and entering vocational-technical school or the military. Now it seems to be a the way that immigrant families get off the ground and establish themselves, and it's fine with me. I don't mind not getting out of the truck in the winter.

 

[Jumpem]

It's actually against the law, although some places won't object. I believe this used to be a method of preserving jobs for young males in the year or two between dropping out of high school and entering vocational-technical school or the military. Now it seems to be a the way that immigrant families get off the ground and establish themselves, and it's fine with me. I don't mind not getting out of the truck in the winter.

I know it's against the law. I would tell them that I am pumping anyway. Filling up in Pennsylvania is usually less hassle though.