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Discussion in 'Louisiana' started by xotik, Sep 12, 2011.

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  1. xotik

    xotik Formula Junior

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    #1 xotik, Sep 12, 2011
    I have a job offer in Baton Rouge. So I'm wondering what the area is like. I have only passed through and visited a couple of times. Anyone care to share your thoughts as I consider a semi-relocation from the MS coast. Will I love it or hate it? Things to do? Points to consider?

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. powerpig

    powerpig F1 World Champ

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    #2 powerpig, Sep 12, 2011
    I never lived in BR, but did live South of it for a while. We visited there often. Like anywhere else, there are good and bad places. I'm from the Coast and still own a home there. Just be careful of LA people like 4RENUT. Those coonasses are crazy! ;)
     
  3. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #3 4re Nut, Sep 12, 2011
    Chad,

    Ignore PP; he's still mad that I know how to spell and he doesn't.

    I don't live in BR but travel there frequently for work and sometimes for play.

    My colleagues that live there enjoy it though the traffic has gotten worse post-Katrina b/c of the population increase. Also, there is a lot of interstate and related construction underway, which I see as a positive, that is causing some (hopefully) short term issues. Keep in mind this depends on where you live and work; you might not be impacted.

    The riverfront has become well-developed and there are plenty of things to do downtown without the craziness of New Orleans.

    For family fun we like the go carts and the water/amusement park.

    Checkout http://www.visitbatonrouge.com/

    Hope this helps; if not you got what you paid for. :D

    PP,

    May your Diamondhead estate get confiscated by the DEA! :p
     
  4. Ferraribot

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    #4 Ferraribot, Sep 12, 2011
    ^^^

    yes, Baton Rouge traffic is crazy. I hate driving there. Have to go to BR tomorrow morning for work and not looking forward to it. I don't know much about it socially but it seems like it might be nice to live there.
     
  5. powerpig

    powerpig F1 World Champ

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    #5 powerpig, Sep 13, 2011
    Hey! A allergy lab is totally legal! ;)
     
  6. 4re Nut

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    #6 4re Nut, Sep 13, 2011
    Oh, that explains why all the house guests have the sniffles. :D
     
  7. 4re Nut

    4re Nut F1 World Champ

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    #7 4re Nut, Sep 13, 2011
    Just came across this: http://www.realtytrac.com/content/news-and-opinion/top-10-college-towns-for-buying-foreclosures-6813?a=b&accnt=299019

     
  8. Craigy

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    #8 Craigy, Sep 13, 2011
    I'm not really a fan but I think it's getting better.
     
  9. xotik

    xotik Formula Junior

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    #9 xotik, Sep 14, 2011
    Traffic is definitely interesting. I-12 at Sherwood just comes to a screeching halt, as I learned yesterday at about 5:30pm!

    Researching a place to stay is a bit difficult at this stage because I am not familiar with the area. I intend to maintain my home on the coast and get a place to crash in BR, if this all works out.

    But...final meeting happened yesterday, so I expect an offer on the table by next week. We'll see.

    Thanks for the input!
     

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