[CardiffBaseball]

Texas is of course a no-income tax state, so for me I think that’s about a 9.5% raise? Actually I am not sure what the top tax rate is.

I think in the end property taxes will be the same, just a higher % in Texas, and if you salary stays virtually the same, then you are way ahead of the game.

Dallas used to have the “West End” and “Deep Ellum” areas. Deep Ellum was a bit more shady, and edgy. West End is probably pretty hopping right now because they built that Mavericks arena and with their success, a lot of folks are trickling into the west end. I could swear reading somewhere about a year ago that Deep Ellum was having trouble attracting businesses and dealing with crime issues, but I can’t say for sure.

The reason I’d pick Dallas first, Austin second is because when you tire of the road, you can land on your feet in the DFW area. Austin is also not too bad in this regard, as there are many software jobs there. San Antonio, not so hot for tech. Cool place, the riverwalk is fun. Austin had great BBQ. Actually that’s one thing I miss about Texas was BBQ, however luckily I found Tri-Tip from Seaside market in Cardiff that made me forget all about Texas BBQ.

[CardiffBaseball]

Texas is of course a no-income tax state, so for me I think that’s about a 9.5% raise? Actually I am not sure what the top tax rate is.

I think in the end property taxes will be the same, just a higher % in Texas, and if you salary stays virtually the same, then you are way ahead of the game.

Dallas used to have the “West End” and “Deep Ellum” areas. Deep Ellum was a bit more shady, and edgy. West End is probably pretty hopping right now because they built that Mavericks arena and with their success, a lot of folks are trickling into the west end. I could swear reading somewhere about a year ago that Deep Ellum was having trouble attracting businesses and dealing with crime issues, but I can’t say for sure.

The reason I’d pick Dallas first, Austin second is because when you tire of the road, you can land on your feet in the DFW area. Austin is also not too bad in this regard, as there are many software jobs there. San Antonio, not so hot for tech. Cool place, the riverwalk is fun. Austin had great BBQ. Actually that’s one thing I miss about Texas was BBQ, however luckily I found Tri-Tip from Seaside market in Cardiff that made me forget all about Texas BBQ.

[CardiffBaseball]

One thing I used to do (forgot about this) when I was less interested in getting there quickly, and more interested in piling up segments and frequent flier miles was use Continental as my primary airline (from Dallas). Once you reach top tier in their frequent flier program, getting free upgrades to first class is nice.

If I wanted to get somewhere quickly I used American, but if I wanted to pile up miles and upgrade to first class I used Continental. I can’t say if Continental still has this policy but American always charged miles for upgrading.

[CardiffBaseball]

One thing I used to do (forgot about this) when I was less interested in getting there quickly, and more interested in piling up segments and frequent flier miles was use Continental as my primary airline (from Dallas). Once you reach top tier in their frequent flier program, getting free upgrades to first class is nice.

If I wanted to get somewhere quickly I used American, but if I wanted to pile up miles and upgrade to first class I used Continental. I can’t say if Continental still has this policy but American always charged miles for upgrading.

[CardiffBaseball]

One thing I used to do (forgot about this) when I was less interested in getting there quickly, and more interested in piling up segments and frequent flier miles was use Continental as my primary airline (from Dallas). Once you reach top tier in their frequent flier program, getting free upgrades to first class is nice.

If I wanted to get somewhere quickly I used American, but if I wanted to pile up miles and upgrade to first class I used Continental. I can’t say if Continental still has this policy but American always charged miles for upgrading.

[CardiffBaseball]

I would highly recommend DFW if you are a consultant. Flying sucks royally these days, but if you are in DFW you can get most anywhere within 3 miles. If pick a town like for instance Euless you can get down to catch a ballgame in Arlington in like 20 minutes.

The mid-cities area (hurst-Euless-Bedford) isn’t bad for access to the airport. Oh I forgot grapevine and colleyville which are also around the rim. Around the other side of the airport you have Irving which doesn’t thrill me, but one nice town (if family oriented suburbs are ok) is Coppell.

I am only thinking of places that are extremely convenient to DFW. When I lived in Euless I literally took a cab to the airport and it was not a lot of money, and didn’t have to worry about parking and bus transfers and such. (of course the client was picking up the tab).

[CardiffBaseball]

I would highly recommend DFW if you are a consultant. Flying sucks royally these days, but if you are in DFW you can get most anywhere within 3 miles. If pick a town like for instance Euless you can get down to catch a ballgame in Arlington in like 20 minutes.

The mid-cities area (hurst-Euless-Bedford) isn’t bad for access to the airport. Oh I forgot grapevine and colleyville which are also around the rim. Around the other side of the airport you have Irving which doesn’t thrill me, but one nice town (if family oriented suburbs are ok) is Coppell.

I am only thinking of places that are extremely convenient to DFW. When I lived in Euless I literally took a cab to the airport and it was not a lot of money, and didn’t have to worry about parking and bus transfers and such. (of course the client was picking up the tab).

[CardiffBaseball]

I would highly recommend DFW if you are a consultant. Flying sucks royally these days, but if you are in DFW you can get most anywhere within 3 miles. If pick a town like for instance Euless you can get down to catch a ballgame in Arlington in like 20 minutes.

The mid-cities area (hurst-Euless-Bedford) isn’t bad for access to the airport. Oh I forgot grapevine and colleyville which are also around the rim. Around the other side of the airport you have Irving which doesn’t thrill me, but one nice town (if family oriented suburbs are ok) is Coppell.

I am only thinking of places that are extremely convenient to DFW. When I lived in Euless I literally took a cab to the airport and it was not a lot of money, and didn’t have to worry about parking and bus transfers and such. (of course the client was picking up the tab).

[CardiffBaseball]

I was the one who first mentioned entertainment dollar types do retire here, and I clearly stated that I didn’t think it meant they’d keep the market afloat.

I am just saying even an ordinary pitcher who sits in a bullpen for 12 years probably amassed some serious cash along the way. Wells knocked down nearly 60M in salary over the years, and while he might be done, he should be set for life.

I am not even suggesting that these folks will keep RSF, Del Mar or Olivenhain from falling, but that there are certain types of people who find this a desirable place to retire. I kind of doubt Boomer is looking for a “cultural” experience, or he’d have kept his family in NYC. Been there done that for him, and that guy loved NY (probably not for the Guggenhaim), but clearly seems to prefer raising his kids here. (at least in interviews) I for one don’t blame him.

[CardiffBaseball]

I was the one who first mentioned entertainment dollar types do retire here, and I clearly stated that I didn’t think it meant they’d keep the market afloat.

I am just saying even an ordinary pitcher who sits in a bullpen for 12 years probably amassed some serious cash along the way. Wells knocked down nearly 60M in salary over the years, and while he might be done, he should be set for life.

I am not even suggesting that these folks will keep RSF, Del Mar or Olivenhain from falling, but that there are certain types of people who find this a desirable place to retire. I kind of doubt Boomer is looking for a “cultural” experience, or he’d have kept his family in NYC. Been there done that for him, and that guy loved NY (probably not for the Guggenhaim), but clearly seems to prefer raising his kids here. (at least in interviews) I for one don’t blame him.

[CardiffBaseball]

I was the one who first mentioned entertainment dollar types do retire here, and I clearly stated that I didn’t think it meant they’d keep the market afloat.

I am just saying even an ordinary pitcher who sits in a bullpen for 12 years probably amassed some serious cash along the way. Wells knocked down nearly 60M in salary over the years, and while he might be done, he should be set for life.

I am not even suggesting that these folks will keep RSF, Del Mar or Olivenhain from falling, but that there are certain types of people who find this a desirable place to retire. I kind of doubt Boomer is looking for a “cultural” experience, or he’d have kept his family in NYC. Been there done that for him, and that guy loved NY (probably not for the Guggenhaim), but clearly seems to prefer raising his kids here. (at least in interviews) I for one don’t blame him.

[CardiffBaseball]

There is a certain class of rich that does retire here, namely many ex-professional athletes. The more recent retirees (last 10-15 years) have a very comfortable nest egg and gravitate to this area.

I realize that a baseball pitcher is probably not the cultured type of rich person that you are talking about in terms of saving a housing market. However, it’s not hard for some of these guys to have $60-100 million dollars in career earnings these days. RSF and coastal areas are chock full of these guys.

I’d say many of these guys retire here because relatively speaking they are fairly young to have amassed that fortune and want a good place to raise kids. In general folks that would rather be somewhere like RSF which has big lots, and tucked away properties.

[CardiffBaseball]

There is a certain class of rich that does retire here, namely many ex-professional athletes. The more recent retirees (last 10-15 years) have a very comfortable nest egg and gravitate to this area.

I realize that a baseball pitcher is probably not the cultured type of rich person that you are talking about in terms of saving a housing market. However, it’s not hard for some of these guys to have $60-100 million dollars in career earnings these days. RSF and coastal areas are chock full of these guys.

I’d say many of these guys retire here because relatively speaking they are fairly young to have amassed that fortune and want a good place to raise kids. In general folks that would rather be somewhere like RSF which has big lots, and tucked away properties.

[CardiffBaseball]

There is a certain class of rich that does retire here, namely many ex-professional athletes. The more recent retirees (last 10-15 years) have a very comfortable nest egg and gravitate to this area.

I realize that a baseball pitcher is probably not the cultured type of rich person that you are talking about in terms of saving a housing market. However, it’s not hard for some of these guys to have $60-100 million dollars in career earnings these days. RSF and coastal areas are chock full of these guys.

I’d say many of these guys retire here because relatively speaking they are fairly young to have amassed that fortune and want a good place to raise kids. In general folks that would rather be somewhere like RSF which has big lots, and tucked away properties.

[CardiffBaseball]

I have thought about splitting myself, but I’d be uprooting the kids again. I can take a transfer to say Atlanta, and keep the same salary, but that place doesn’t interest me. Possibly one of the Texas cities, and of course Cleveland (due to family reasons) but I don’t want to go anywhere if there is a cut in pay involved, I have too many good things going on outside of work in the two years I’ve been here.

I am not quite 40 and some day I’ll probably go to NYC, but it’s never been a priority. From Youngstown where I previously lived it was around 400 miles away. Thinking back I should have just driven there at some point, but I was too provincial. I remember being in Tokyo in early 2001 and how my co-workers could not believe I had never been to NYC. The funny thing was I flew threw Newark, and remember looking out at the twin towers thinking, I ought to come out here some day. Now I can barely afford to fly home to visit family, and where I come from, you visit family before taking vacation.

In general I hate traveling anywhere. I probably burned out when I used to be a consultant who had to get on a plane and go somewhere every week. The flight to Tokyo was looonng. I also flew to Amsterdam a couple months later, and to Glasgow, and those weren’t too bad, but it does get tiresome sitting in that smelly tube.

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