Moving...

[caddycruiser]

That time has finally come, and I'm heading back to my "roots" (well, 4 year kind of roots by way of college)...Philly.

I ended my 7 month tenure at the dealer in Maryland I've worked for on the 31st, and while it was a fun ride that I did almost too well at, it was way too far to drive everyday, in the wrong area and other things. As of now I'm going to be doing the same in Philly, for however long it goes, but with nicely improved perks and pay, and 15 minutes from home in the city, I think...as soon as we figure out where that is. I may be working for Acura, or Mazda, stores and have a few different options to pick from after interviewing Friday.

Now, if only we could decide on a place to live. We've looked at one place right on Ridge Ave in Manayunk within spitting distance of Kelly Drive and the Schuylkill, that was perfect, from parking garage to huge and open living space almost too much like home, just not sure if we want to spend that much cash to start with on the first move. Heading back up tomorrow and then with my soon to be roomie & friend Saturday. I'm all about the parking...of course. Especially after I had a garage even at my last apartment on the Main Line.

Manayunk, East Falls, etc. Of course my priorities are having realistic parking, not on the street, as well as a walkable location to just about anything from bars to shops. I've always wanted better weather, but Philly is my spot. Eastern PA certainly has a population of C&G'ers...

Edited February 8, 2011 by caddycruiser

[GMTruckGuy74]

Congrats man, it sure seems like you're living your life to the fullest!

Maybe we'll have to do a couple of car shows in the immediate area this summe, and then next year we'll have to meet up at the Philly Auto Show. I thought it was strange, and that something was up, with your two trips to Philly in one week

[caddycruiser]

Hah, whenever I go someplace more than once in a week...time to question it

Touring what will probably end up being too many places tomorrow. Still, I'm all about parking...can't imagine why.

If one of my job offers works out appropriately, I'd have a new Acura demo to figure out what to do with...or what to do with my own vehicle.

Shall be interesting. Fun.

[Camino LS6]

Welcome to the neighborhood.

I lived in Manayunk for a year - not a bad place to be, just get a 4x4 demo.

[ocnblu]

Welcome to PA, Mr Cruiser.

[caddycruiser]

Welcome to the neighborhood.

I lived in Manayunk for a year - not a bad place to be, just get a 4x4 demo.

I'm keeping zoom-zoom...just being careful with the 20" wheels on the bad streets. Go a little slower. Roomie has an '07 Mountaineer AWD but wants a new '11+ Grand Cherokee soon enough. Climb, climb.

If we get the place I checked out yesterday and we applied for today, just 1 hill for the most part up, and then a new garage underneath. Garage is great, a new building is even better.

I've tentatively accepted a job with an Acura store in the city as of today, just awaiting discussion of further specifics. Fun.

Spent all day yesterday in Manayunk & East Falls, and will be back again all Saturday. Hope we can get everything figured out and get on the move ASAP...I'm ready to park in that garage and trek down the street to a bar.

[ocnblu]

Wow, only 2 1/2 days to find a parking spot in PA, you're doing well!

[Lamar]

Sounds good.

When there was a possibility of me moving to Philly, I was (via the internet) looking at places in the Manayunk area. It's nice to know that my efforts wouldn't have been misguided.

[caddycruiser]

Sounds good.

When there was a possibility of me moving to Philly, I was (via the internet) looking at places in the Manayunk area. It's nice to know that my efforts wouldn't have been misguided.

Exactly right. My roommate/friend lived in both Manayunk & East Falls for a few years in different spots during college (same sort of area, just west side & east side is how I think of it), and loved it. It's city, still city address, but residential also and with every kind of everything within walking distance. It's that everything is

Literally just got a call from my new manager, seconds ago, to pick a start date. 3/3/11 it is. Acura. Working on the apartment now, and...always the last step, of course. Looks like things may be changing...the perfect place at the perfect price turned into "sorry, someone else got their app in a few minutes before yours". Oh well, next.

Edited February 12, 2011 by caddycruiser

[caddycruiser]

Spent another day in Philly...driving a 2011 F-150 5.0L Crew Cab from Enterprise. Perfect city vehicle, for bad streets.

Narrowed down to 2 buildings & apartments. 1 ON the water in Manayunk & Main St, 1 to the east in East Falls a couple of streets up from the main street and brand new. Same money either way, indoor/secure parking for both, etc. Oh decisions...not easy.

This month off has been great. I just keep going to Philly again & again. Need to secure a place and just move...if we can decide. Love it there.

Slowly, but surely...

[caddycruiser]

All set!

Shocking, still, at this point...

Will be living in a cool new building with parking underneath (1 car, with fob for the door...I get that in exchange for taking the smaller bedroom), huge space with high end appliances, etc. and nice roomy streets in East Falls. Went back & forth between Manayunk & East Falls, love both, but the latter won out in the end both for location, quiet, space, and places available. Can't wait.

Now...in the course of a week, I need to pack, move, pick through roommate's full array of furniture, and get to work with Acura mid next week...

[intrigued]

cool man. Hope everything works out for you there. How was the F-150 with the 5.0?

[caddycruiser]

cool man. Hope everything works out for you there. How was the F-150 with the 5.0?

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Took a picture or two and need to get a short snippet of a review up. Felt like it had a lazier rear axle, probably whatever is standard for fuel economy, but the 5.0L with revised 6-spd programming was SO much smoother and more responsive than the 5.4L/6-spd before it. And being an F-150, felt more solid than anything out there. Perfect for city streets, in other words, and could bash through it all without making a tick. Sync, a few more options and a power driver's seat would have been necessary additions, however.

Trying to figure out what I need to rent now for moving...hmm...

Edited February 22, 2011 by caddycruiser

[caddycruiser]

Tomorrow is the day. It creeped up on me badly. Packed, but only starting this afternoon...oh boy.

Moving into a huge new apartment with a futon cushion as my only piece of furniture for 4 days. Haha. The CX-9 is packed to the roof already, and roomie owns all the real furniture...so, indian style on the floor, then roll over onto my cushion to sleep. Back to Delaware Saturday night to move real stuff on Sunday.

Last minute express, coming through. Toot toot. More importantly, at least I washed the car today. Of course.

Philly. Sunshine. 50's. Cheers. More cheers as long as Comcast & PGW gas are on perfect timing tomorrow...

[GMTruckGuy74]

Good luck with the move tomorrow, and here's to waiting to the last minute!

[caddycruiser]

Good luck with the move tomorrow, and here's to waiting to the last minute!

And on that note, there's another surprise in the family coming soon to these pages...of course right at the same time. Stay tuned...

Thanks!

I packed a suitcase for clothes, still seeming vacation like. Aside from starting a new job on Thursday morning, it kind of feels that way.

[Camino LS6]

You picked a good day for it.

Hope it all goes smoothly.

[caddycruiser]

All went well today. Moved with basics, but the CX-9 was packed floor to ceiling and looked fine but I had to account for some extra sway in the back. I am officially a PA resident again.

No furniture, well, until I HAD to go buy a single stool. Comcast was here before I was, and set up flawlessly. Gas got here too but wasn't sure what to do, aside from a meter not reading, or something, and I wasn't sure where those were in the building. Asked about my gas fireplace, he spent 15 minutes working on it to seemingly no avail. Walked to a cafe next door for a great burger, and then off to some junk shopping.

Still missing a fob for the garage door but I can get in. Tight, but how often do you get garage in the city? Loving the place, and the street is quiet. Met neighbors and one was already over to fix my fireplace and started cleaning the stainless steel appliances...I could get used to such overachievers next door.

Tomorrow...silver beaks here I come...Acura time. Having been off work for all of February, it shall be fun. Now, if only I could figure out the best of 53 possible ways to commute.

Edited March 3, 2011 by caddycruiser

[GMTruckGuy74]

Good luck with the move tomorrow, and here's to waiting to the last minute!

And on that note, there's another surprise in the family coming soon to these pages...of course right at the same time. Stay tuned...

You and your surprises! Be glad I'm a patient person

Edited March 3, 2011 by GMTruckGuy74

[Lamar]

Tomorrow...silver beaks here I come...Acura time. Having been off work for all of February, it shall be fun. Now, if only I could figure out the best of 53 possible ways to commute.

SEPTA Regional Rail?

[caddycruiser]

Good luck with the move tomorrow, and here's to waiting to the last minute!

And on that note, there's another surprise in the family coming soon to these pages...of course right at the same time. Stay tuned...

You and your surprises! Be glad I'm a patient person

It is car related...not me this time, but...stay tuned.

Great first day at Acura today. So nice being in a normal world with proper productivity, people and Philly. Cars are cool, too. New manager I am, and shall enjoy.