skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 24, 2013 I'll mention that here in Virginia, things seem to be doing okay as well... all things considered, of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 24, 2013 Don't know. She wants West Virginia to adopt the song country roads as the state song Brain freeze is my excuse on this 1 ... . I guess talking about John & reading other threads where he posted , I thought John posted that . That is why I asked if she lived in Tn , like John . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 24, 2013 Ca unemployment is at 9% Fresno, Ca (where I live) is at 14% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 24, 2013 What part of Va Skarekrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 24, 2013 Ca unemployment is at 9% Fresno, Ca (where I live) is at 14% Our state rate is 6.2 % and varies by county of course the states lowest is Jefferson county @ 5.2% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 24, 2013 Rodger said -- "Even around the DC and Baltimore area, the economy is tanked"The unemployment rate is just 0.7 percent higher than the national average. Major manufacturing & factories have closed, but service and professional occupations are strong. I would not agree that the Baltimore suburban area economic situation has tanked -- there is still plenty of opportunity. To quote Rodger again-- "Ambitious people will make it no matter where..." I know many contractors around the Baltimore, DC , Annapolis area . Many big companies have went out all together . Other companies like Reliable Contracting ( employees hundreds of people ) & Jones of Annapolis ( employees at least 50 people ) , Joe Boggs , an architect that employees many architects , HB propertys , which owns hundreds of commercial property in Annapolis plus many all around , ... and that is what they say also .. but hey , what do they ( and me ) know .... I did not by any means say there was no work , but compared to how work used to be around here .. it has TANKED big time . I used to be able to work 1 week a month ( was working at the farm the other 3 ) , and could practically fall down and make more than enough to cover expenses . Now EVERYBODY I know has tightened their belt . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 24, 2013 It is common knowledge the whole country if not the world is in a recession/depression . I consider that " tanked " , plus .7 higher than the national average equates to a whole bunch of people around here ... Yep , I consider the economy around here which was not really effected by previous recessions , tanked this time . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 24, 2013 This thread could use a tangent ... Isn't there anybody who wants to tell Ted where he should live , how he should do it etc ?? Ted , I can quote myself also . I knew we could get a tangent going . I was afraid there would be 1 thread that would stay on topic .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 24, 2013 I'm in Prince George, Handyman... south by southeast of Richmond by about 25 miles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 24, 2013 Generally that area of Virginia seems to stay fairly stable. I have a friend from here that has worked in Charlottesville and the surrounding area for 30 years. My son lives in Roanoke Va. And does commercial metal studding ,drywall ,commercial vinyl tile and suspended ceilings . And worked in that area a lot . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 24, 2013 It's true.. a pretty stable area. We were on the Gulf Coast of Fla for 6 years but came back in 09 partly because of the economy down there. My son is in Asheville NC. and have lived all over Va and traveled quite a bit to Carolinas, Tennessee. Roanoke and Charlottesville are really nice. Virginia born & bred. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 24, 2013 Seems like the whole 95 corridor does fairly well . Roanoke is usaly a stable economy but went down this time but is recovering well now . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skarekrow 1,842 Posted June 24, 2013 So much variety and Government related industry along the 95 corridor down thru here... Lotsa folks have discovered the bounty though... population has exploded since we left and returned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted June 26, 2013 Seattle is nice, but the cost of living is not. Mild climate, but it rains bucket loads every week, year round, so you have to tolerate that. And traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 26, 2013 I lived on Bainbridge Island for a few years and loved it. My wife does not do well without sunlight and nicer weather so Washington is kind of out of the question. Seattle is a great place though, I really need to get up there to visit my grandmother. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadHatterGraphix 1,258 Posted June 26, 2013 Only negative we got here is snow but not for me I love snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 26, 2013 Seattle is nice, but the cost of living is not. Mild climate, but it rains bucket loads every week, year round, so you have to tolerate that. And traffic. PLUS , you can go " Squatchin " . My wifes always laughed at me watching that show " Finding BigFoot " or whatever the name is 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenimes 42 Posted June 26, 2013 PLUS , you can go " Squatchin " . My wifes always laughed at me watching that show " Finding BigFoot " or whatever the name is Yea, not sure what that show was called, but that is funny, cause we do have the 'chasers' around these parts. Maybe one of these days they will get some footage. Not something I care to take part in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 26, 2013 You would think that after all these years someone would have been able to find one. I made my kids watch Harry and the Hendersons a while back, great movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 26, 2013 Yea, not sure what that show was called, but that is funny, cause we do have the 'chasers' around these parts. Maybe one of these days they will get some footage. Not something I care to take part in. Me either . I don't rule out the possibilty of their existence . I am not sure a " meeting " would be all fun & giggles . The footage from the state troopers patrol car's camera seems legit . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeveofwizzard 104 Posted June 26, 2013 I looked on youtube for any state trooper footage but couldn't find it. The rest of the videos seems like mostly junk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mabscotthandyman 1,410 Posted June 26, 2013 Me either . I don't rule out the possibilty of their existence . I am not sure a " meeting " would be all fun & giggles . The footage from the state troopers patrol car's camera seems legit . I would not blame bigfoot or any other unknown existence staying away from the humans of this planet. It just shows if they do exist they have superior intelengence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 26, 2013 I looked on youtube for any state trooper footage but couldn't find it. The rest of the videos seems like mostly junk I'll post it when I find it ( I think it is the Discovery channel that carried tht show & all the episodes are available ) . It seems credible with a state trooper and a passenger validating it with actual footage . 99.99% of Tv stuff is so staged it is funny , but some things make you wonder ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rodger 527 Posted June 27, 2013 Animal Planet - Finding BigFoot - Videos - Police Cruiser Highlights . Anybody know why I can't paste stuff on this forum ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liquidfusion 69 Posted June 27, 2013 I wouldnt recommend Del Rio Texas... Although we do have 4 seasons... Hot... Africa Hot... Hotter than Hell... Hotter than the surface of the sun... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites