I'm moving to PA

[733SHiFTY]

beware of quakers

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY
beware of quakers

and amish

 

[morkus64]

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

Live in MD and commute?

Seriously though, welcome to the good part of the country.


btw, where are you coming from?

 

[EKKC]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY
beware of quakers

and amish

and Allen Iverson

 

[morkus64]

Originally posted by: EKKC

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: 733SHiFTY
beware of quakers

and amish

and Allen Iverson

and Zombie Ben Franklin

 

[murphy55d]

The roads here do blow. I've lived here all my life and I've never seen a hispanic produce stand, though. I live in Altoona, BTW. Don't move here, there isn't anything to do, except minor league baseball.

 

[chipy]

wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

 

[DuBobD]

I live in Lititz......north of Lancaster. Most people know of it because of the double-murder that happened with that kid named Ludwig.

The roads are pretty lousy in spots, but they have been slowly getting better. The roads were built after the cities, not vice versa like out west.

There are lots of good places to eat, you just need to find them. The best food is usually at mom & pop resturants or small bars.

Ed Rendell sucks, I sure hope that snake doesn't win again. We were much better off with Tom Ridge, but I'll be voting for Swan.

This area is pretty much 2-3 hours from everything......Baltimore, Philthy, State College, etc. I really like Northern Lancaster County though.......born in raised here, bought my own place here where I'll raise a family.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: chipy
wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

A tax you pay annually for the privelage of working in PA... It s like 10-15 dollars, unless you work directly in the city of hbg or pgh. Thens its like $80.

 

[IamElectro]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

Yueng Lueng is good for a mass produced beer, but in your area is Stoudts Brewery. It is some of the best microbrew I have ever had

 

[Spineshank]

Lancaster Brewing Company is close as well.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: IamElectro

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

Yueng Lueng is good for a mass produced beer, but in your area is Stoudts Brewery. It is some of the best microbrew I have ever had

Rolling Rock beats yueng lueng anyday.
Yall people from PA, did you hear about the historical pechins complex burning down?

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: chipy
wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

mechanicsburg isn't too bad. its pretty much right across the river from harrisburg. there's lots of stores there. 2 malls, at least 1 movie theater. lots of restaurants too.
i used to drive to mechanicsburg every day for work. traffic can be a pain sometimes.

harrisburg adds at least 2 movie theaters, another 2 malls, many more stores and restaurants. lots of clubs in downtown Hbg.

what company do you work for?

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: IamElectro

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

Yueng Lueng is good for a mass produced beer, but in your area is Stoudts Brewery. It is some of the best microbrew I have ever had

Rolling Rock beats yueng lueng anyday.
Yall people from PA, did you hear about the historical pechins complex burning down?

1st time i ever heard about it was today on this forum

 

[EKKC]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: chipy
wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

mechanicsburg isn't too bad. its pretty much right across the river from harrisburg. there's lots of stores there. 2 malls, at least 1 movie theater. lots of restaurants too.
i used to drive to mechanicsburg every day for work. traffic can be a pain sometimes.

harrisburg adds at least 2 movie theaters, another 2 malls, many more stores and restaurants. lots of clubs in downtown Hbg.

what company do you work for?

ive been to mechanicsburg, shippensburg, mccconellsburg, and harrisburg. i now hate any cities with the suffix -burg

 

[KarmaPolice]

Mechanicsburg is a fine place. its like 10 mins from harrisburg if that.

 

[Babbles]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: chipy
wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

A tax you pay annually for the privelage of working in PA... It s like 10-15 dollars, unless you work directly in the city of hbg or pgh. Thens its like $80.

I work in State College and it costs me $56 a year - or maybe $52, it's $50-something. I also have to pay ~$100 a month for local income taxes, f that!

Anyhow, OP, if you live in Harrisburg you probably won't need snow tires. I live a bit northwest of Harrisburg and I got along just fine with my all season tires. I think if you get north of I-80 then you get the lake effect during winter in which case you would want snow tires.

 

[Kev]

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

yuck

 

[KarmaPolice]

Originally posted by: Kev

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

yuck

Troegs Amber Ale..

Its like candy

 

[2Xtreme21]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: chipy
wow! thanx for all the replies. i didn't think i'd get so many insightful comments both funny and serious.

well, for the most part, i don't have control in moving there. it's job-related. and technically speaking, i'm moving to mechanicsburg, but everyone that i've talked to has told me it's like a part of harrisburg area.

what's funny is that my previous supervisor was from PA and he told me there's nothing up there. but i'm actually looking forward to the climate (cold season at least), rich history, and scenic views.

thanx again for all the tips. i know i'll be looking for snow tires when i get up there cuz all i have now is summer profiles. and what's this occupational priviledge tax??

A tax you pay annually for the privelage of working in PA... It s like 10-15 dollars, unless you work directly in the city of hbg or pgh. Thens its like $80.

Yep. Here in Pittsburgh it's $52 and is taken out of the first paycheck of the year. However, the good news is you can apply for a refund of most of it (up to $42) depending on your income.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: sao123

Originally posted by: IamElectro

Originally posted by: eits

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: eits
drink yueng lueng from the tap

never heard of the stuff.

it's the best beer pennsylvania makes.

Yueng Lueng is good for a mass produced beer, but in your area is Stoudts Brewery. It is some of the best microbrew I have ever had

Rolling Rock beats yueng lueng anyday.
Yall people from PA, did you hear about the historical pechins complex burning down?

Arrgh! Why do you people keep spelling Yuengling wrong? It's a family name!

Yuengling Black & Tan FTW

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life
Lancaster Brewing Company is close as well.

:thumbsup:Milk Stout:beer:

 

[thirtythree]

Originally posted by: chipy

Originally posted by: Whoozyerdaddy
Tip: "The City of Brother Love" is not a slogan promoting incest.

i will def be visiting Philly. i like the old buildings from the pictures i've seen.

I want to move to Philly :heart: Only been there once.

If you've never been out East, you might find that the narrow one-way streets take some getting used to.

 

[Spineshank]

Im amazed how many ppl here are actually close to me. Im near Bernville which is like a half hour from Lititz, Ephrata, etc. Harrisburg is 45mins for me.

 

[Beige]

if youre moving to PA. dont move to philadelphia. it sucks. trust me i live here. LoL. some places are ok but dont expect it to last long. :/