Anyone here from NC???

[Guest mw679]

Hey guys, just found out Friday that my company is closing the doors (been there 6 years) and moving the operation to Burlington, NC. I've thought about going with them, supposedly they are gonna ask some people if they are interested. So, I figure the winters have got to be better than here in MA. The apartments seem pretty cheap price wise and my gf has even expressed moving down there with me. So, I was wondering if anybody here could give me some info on the area, what it's like, how the people are, I've got some info but it would be great to hear from some people that are already there or grew up there. Thanks, I'd really appreciate it.

[Guest Sandman9000]

The college I go to, Elon, is right next to Burlington. Area isn't that great, though, especially the farther I go into Burlington. Also, there isn't a ton to do there, so you'd have to drive down 40 to Greensboro or something. Weather is nice, MUCH better then New England.

 

It's up to you, though. I can't give a recommendation to, but I can't say don't.

[Guest The Amazing Rando]

maybe as a welcoming gift Sandman can hit you with a lighttube...

[Guest MarvinisaLunatic]

No offense, but all states with a direction in them (North, South, West) are pretty bad. I spent 2 years in SC, which is just slightly worse than NC but not as bad as WV.

Never been to either dakota, but I the lack of civilization in 9/10s of the state can't be a good thing.

[Guest mw679]

Ahh, thanks for the tips, guys. I've heard some good and bad. I guess that goes for anywhere you live. Sandman, how is Burlington? Is it, like, slummy or just kind of unpopulated, back-woodsy type of place? Just trying to get some details. Thanks again for the help!

[Guest B-X]

Burlington is okay. But like Sandman said, all the action is in Greensboro or Raleigh.

 

And Sandman is in NC? Shit.

[Guest bob_barron]

I lived in North Carolina for a year and absolutely hated it.

[Guest treble charged]

My uncle used to live in Rocky Mount, which I believe is in NC. Now he lives in Tennesee, or however you spell it.

[Guest SP-1]

Which part of SC were you in, Marvin? I love it down here near the coast.

[Guest crandamaniac]

I live in NC myself, about an hour west of Greensboro, but I've only been to Greensboro once, and have only driven thru anything east of it on my way to the beach, so I couldn't tell you much about that area. But if you need any info on the Winston area, I could hook you up there.

[Guest imajackoff?]

I lived one year in NC and it was without question the worst year of my life.

[Guest Raven_Effect01]

I live in NC and I find it boring too. Not much to do and a hell of a lot of rednecks.

[Guest bob_barron]

I lived one year in NC and it was without question the worst year of my life.

Same here!

[Guest mw679]

Well, it looks like I'll be heading down to NC for at least 4 weeks. Good thing is, I won't be going down by myself. The shop foreman and a couple other of co workers will be going down for the same amount of time. I know so far I'll be getting time and a half to go work and all expenses are paid, so I can't complain too much, I just need to be here in Boston for the Audioslave concert on the 3rd of March. This way, I can at least check out the area for myself. I heard there are certain rules, too? Like, no loud radios after 7 p.m., things like that. True?