I'm moving to PA

[dethman]

don't do it!

 

[altonb1]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: altonb1
Howdy, neighbor! I live in York, about 20 mins south on I-83.

You will be about 20 mins from Hershey, PA..also known as ChocolateTown, USA. (On the other side, though, you will be about 15-230 mins from Three Mile Island Nuclear Facility, too)

So...what exactly do you want to know?

do you drive the Hershey Highway very often?

One of my friends lives in Elizabethtown and we were driving through Hershey one day and he says "Now we're on the Hershey Highway" and i just looked at him and he starts laughing and says "oh wait!"

They have Chocolate Ave, but no hershey Highway that I've ever seen....

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: Captante
Want to narrow it down just a bit, as in where exactly in PA you'll be moving?

Harrisburg area.

If your single...2nd street Harrisburg.

Because we all know that the where all the government people work is the place to be.

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: pontifex
Just stay away from Perry county. some nice scenery but thats about it.

Perry County is a dry county, its kinda backwater-ish too. I think they still don't have a traffic light in the county.

 

[Babbles]

Originally posted by: TheStu
The humidity however is pretty bad here regardless of what Babbles said. The main thing that I can't stand is that the humidity is like the opposite of windchil... so it may only be 90 or so on the thermometer, but the humidity makes you break out in sweat within the first minute of walking out the door, and that almost makes me feel hotter... especially if there is no breeze.

The OP said he lived in Texas a bit, and depending on what part of Texas it was the humidity in PA is nothing at all like some parts of Texas, i.e. Houston. Yes the humidity in PA is pretty bad but if the OP lived near the Gulf Coast, then the humidity here in PA is nothing. It is humid, but it is far worse in other places (the New Orleans area is probably the most humid place I have ever been to).

Originally posted by: TheStu
I am not sure what standard Babbles is holding the food to... but generally, if you like a certain kind of food, you can find an excellent resteraunt that serves it. As far as the cheesesteaks go... i would almost be willing to say that there are two possiblities...
1: Babbles has only ever had 'fake' cheesesteaks and therefore does not know what a real one tastes like, however, if he enjoys his 'fake' cheesesteaks, then by all means he should continue to eat them.
2: They really did suck. I have never eaten there, but I have had some tasty cheesesteaks in Philly.

I went to two places in Little Italy that claim to have the original cheesesteak, so I doubt it was a "fake" one. Google up Geno's and Pat's then try to tell me they are "fake."

Originally posted by: Xanis
4) People bitch about the humidity because it really is that bad. 90º heat in PA is different than 90º heat in midwestern states. Heath in the west and midwest is dry heat, while the heat in PA is supported by humidity so thick you could cut it with a knife.

See my above comments. Yes the west is a dry heat so it isn't bad, but if the OP did indeed live in Texas near the Gulf Coast then the humidity in PA isn't too bad, relatively speaking.

Originally posted by: Xanis
7) I heavily disagree. I've travelled all over the U.S. and I have to say that Northeastern food is second only to Southwest. Generally, you can pretty much find a good restraunt that served the kind of food you like. If not, there's always an Applebees or a local pizza joint.

Which is where the OP is coming from, the Southwest! So as such you just exactly proved my point! The food up here in Yankee-land D) has nothing on Southern and Southwest cuisine!

8) This all depends on where you look. In the supermarkets, yes, it is expensive. Cheap produce is pretty easy to find if you know where to look. Try a local Farmer's Market or hispanic produce stand.

I think a lot of the price issues are really due to exactly where I live; State College. The Farmer's Markets are nice, but not really much cheaper. Also it is white as hell here, there are hardly any Hispanics much less a Hispanic produce stand. I am 100% dead serious when I say the only Mexican I have met, thus far, is a post-doc immunologist - he sure as heck isn't the typical migrant worker with his fruit stand.
Again, I know that is indicative of where I live and not everywhere - however with that being said I would say outside of Philly, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg it is as white as a bowl of rice out here.

6) True, it is scenic, but you can only look at trees and farms for so long before you want to kill yourself

It is funny that you mention this because it is scenic, but it does all look the same. "Oh, look more trees and hills!"

 

[archcommus]

I live a bit north of Pittsburgh and like the area myself. Winters do get cold, summers do get hot, and the roads sometimes suck and take forever to repair, but at least the weather is pretty tame and there's history to be found.

 

[JDrake]

I live in PA, I really like it
go to delaware for no taxes
philly is where it's at

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: tw1164

Originally posted by: pontifex
Just stay away from Perry county. some nice scenery but thats about it.

Perry County is a dry county, its kinda backwater-ish too. I think they still don't have a traffic light in the county.

there might be one (traffic light) in Loysville. Its been a long time since I've been through there, but I remember there being one. If its not there, then no, there isn't one.

Perry County isn't a dry county. In fact, searching for dry counties in PA online doesn't bring up anything. Unless i'm misunderstand what a dry county is.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: EliteXen
Tolls everywhere, get an EZ Pass

I lived in PA for a little while, but I live in MD now.

What on earth would you need an EZ Pass in Northeast Pennsylvania for? Unless you're taking the Turnpike or going into New Jersey all the time, you'll never need it.

Edit: Harrisburg is more of central PA city than Northeast PA city. When I think Northeast PA, I think Scranton and the Pocono mountains. If you're moving to the Harrisburg area, though, the EZ Pass would make more sense there.

I'm all for the Yuengling idea, too! :beer:

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: tw1164

Originally posted by: pontifex
Just stay away from Perry county. some nice scenery but thats about it.

Perry County is a dry county, its kinda backwater-ish too. I think they still don't have a traffic light in the county.

there might be one (traffic light) in Loysville. Its been a long time since I've been through there, but I remember there being one. If its not there, then no, there isn't one.

Perry County isn't a dry county. In fact, searching for dry counties in PA online doesn't bring up anything. Unless i'm misunderstand what a dry county is.

No, I think you maybe right. I just remembered seeing some bars in shermansdale(sp?), I don't think they have a beer distro though.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: tw1164

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: tw1164

Originally posted by: pontifex
Just stay away from Perry county. some nice scenery but thats about it.

Perry County is a dry county, its kinda backwater-ish too. I think they still don't have a traffic light in the county.

there might be one (traffic light) in Loysville. Its been a long time since I've been through there, but I remember there being one. If its not there, then no, there isn't one.

Perry County isn't a dry county. In fact, searching for dry counties in PA online doesn't bring up anything. Unless i'm misunderstand what a dry county is.

No, I think you maybe right. I just remembered seeing some bars in shermansdale(sp?), I don't think they have a beer distro though.

Perry County has PLENTY of bars. There's a drive thru beer distro in shermansdale. there's one in Duncannon and Newport (or at least there used to be). Not sure if there are any others though.

 

[Spineshank]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: Captante
Want to narrow it down just a bit, as in where exactly in PA you'll be moving?

Harrisburg area.

If your single...2nd street Harrisburg.

Because we all know that the where all the government people work is the place to be.

Dont like the clubs then?

 

[tw1164]

I think a lot of the price issues are really due to exactly where I live; State College. The Farmer's Markets are nice, but not really much cheaper. Also it is white as hell here, there are hardly any Hispanics much less a Hispanic produce stand. I am 100% dead serious when I say the only Mexican I have met, thus far, is a post-doc immunologist - he sure as heck isn't the typical migrant worker with his fruit stand.
Again, I know that is indicative of where I live and not everywhere - however with that being said I would say outside of Philly, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg it is as white as a bowl of rice out here.

Lebanon and Lancaster has a nice sized Hispanic pop, but you're right it gets whiter the further North you go.

 

[tw1164]

Hey OP if you remind me I'll take you to the farm show in Harrisburg next Feb.

 

[mugs]

They call the part of Pennsylvania that is not in the greater Philadelphia or Pittsburgh metropolitan areas "Pennsyltucky." Harrisburg is clearly not in the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh metropolitan areas.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: tw1164
Hey OP if you remind me I'll take you to the farm show in Harrisburg next Feb.

i've lived in central pa (perry county but i don't consider myself a hick or i'm not really interested in much of anything that has to do with other than maybe shooting guns) all my life and i have never been to the farm show. i've been to the building for other things, but never the actual farm show.

 

[Juno]

if you move near nj borderline, you must be alerted when living during summer. heatwave tends to hit mid-atlantic every summer.

heatwave + humidity = :thumbsdown:

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: EliteXen
Tolls everywhere, get an EZ Pass

I lived in PA for a little while, but I live in MD now.

What on earth would you need an EZ Pass in Northeast Pennsylvania for? Unless you're taking the Turnpike or going into New Jersey all the time, you'll never need it.

Edit: Harrisburg is more of central PA city than Northeast PA city. When I think Northeast PA, I think Scranton and the Pocono mountains. If you're moving to the Harrisburg area, though, the EZ Pass would make more sense there.

I'm all for the Yuengling idea, too! :beer:

Harrisburg is just a suburb of philadelphia...
And if you want beer... Rolling Rock is brewed in good old Latrobe (for now)

 

[Bucks]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: chipy
title and summary says it all. i've never been to the northeast side of the states. mainly lived in the west and southwest/central areas.

what can i expect from the northeast side, specifically Pennsylvania? ups? downs? must do's?

chipy

Move to SW PA or dont move in at all.
The Harris-Delphia region is nothing but an over-taxed urban wasteland filled with 2% rich to-fu fartin snobby white people and the other 98% welfare project housing.

Rule of thumb: State College (Penn State) is the line. The wester of there the better.
Erie is great, and several of the surrounding Pittsburgh mini-cities are excellent places too. Washington, Greensburg, Cannonsburg, Monroeville, etc.

Don't live in Greensburg. Try to find a suburb a little closer to Pittsburgh. Perhaps Murrysville, Penn Hills, or Monreville

 

[Bucks]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: EliteXen
Tolls everywhere, get an EZ Pass

I lived in PA for a little while, but I live in MD now.

What on earth would you need an EZ Pass in Northeast Pennsylvania for? Unless you're taking the Turnpike or going into New Jersey all the time, you'll never need it.

Edit: Harrisburg is more of central PA city than Northeast PA city. When I think Northeast PA, I think Scranton and the Pocono mountains. If you're moving to the Harrisburg area, though, the EZ Pass would make more sense there.

I'm all for the Yuengling idea, too! :beer:

Harrisburg is just a suburb of philadelphia...
And if you want beer... Rolling Rock is brewed in good old Latrobe (for now)

<-- Lives there

 

[buck]

Wear a helmet if you ride a motorcycle.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Bucks

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: ultimatebob

Originally posted by: EliteXen
Tolls everywhere, get an EZ Pass

I lived in PA for a little while, but I live in MD now.

What on earth would you need an EZ Pass in Northeast Pennsylvania for? Unless you're taking the Turnpike or going into New Jersey all the time, you'll never need it.

Edit: Harrisburg is more of central PA city than Northeast PA city. When I think Northeast PA, I think Scranton and the Pocono mountains. If you're moving to the Harrisburg area, though, the EZ Pass would make more sense there.

I'm all for the Yuengling idea, too! :beer:

Harrisburg is just a suburb of philadelphia...
And if you want beer... Rolling Rock is brewed in good old Latrobe (for now)

<-- Lives there

I've lived in Youngwood, Uniontown, Blairsville... and by far I like greensburg the best.

 

[lightpants]

Originally posted by: kami333

Originally posted by: chipy

kami333 - are all those places actual places??? if so, that's pretty funny!

thanx again
chipy

Yup. My boss lived in Paradise and my landlord lived in Bird-in-Hand A lot of the names come from inns and taverns, the stagecoaches would stop there and the names stuck. Apparently they used to have a road sign post that had the names of those places on it but it kept getting stolen (no suprise, I would want it too) so they stopped putting it back up.

sign.jpg

I had to have it.....

 

[morkus64]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
PA is an awesome place.. lived there 10 years, then moved, and now i'm back

and don't forget, to get to Paradise you have to go through Intercourse (it's true, both are towns and that's how you get from one to the next)

don't forget bird in hand

Bird-In-Hand will be worth double when you get to Intercourse

 

[EKKC]

Pennsylvania is one of the worst northeast states to drive in, especially across. drink plenty coffee

edit: worst as in one of the most boring