OT: Moving to Florida!

by SMITTY on Feb 21, 2007 1:13 AM CST

Whats up everyone - My girl and I are moving from SD to Florida. I got promoted at work and they are relocating me to Tampa. We'll be driving through Texas, and would like to know if you can recommend any great resturants or places to go in San Antonio. Looks like we're going to stay there for a night before heading East. Any help would be great! Thanks!
-Smitty

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Planet Burrito!

;-)

Edwards-Obama '08

by RangerMoto on Feb 21, 2007 1:30 AM CST 0 recs

Casa Rio

on the Riverwalk.

"It gets late early out there." - Yogi Berra

by JakeStrait on Feb 21, 2007 7:22 AM CST 0 recs

Word G

Exactly what I was thinking...

Jamarcus Russell is a beast.

by miles on Feb 21, 2007 3:54 PM CST up 0 recs

The good news is

last time I went to a Devil Ray game, it cost me $10 to sit 4 rows up, right behind the plate.

Getting choice seats for Rangers games shouldn't be a problem.

"I think that Donald Rumsfeld will go down in history as one of the worst secretaries of defense in history" -- John McCain

by DJCahill on Feb 21, 2007 7:27 AM CST 0 recs

Pappadeaux

Man I miss that place...

I looked around the Duff boards after watching her on TRL.

by Brian Thomas on Feb 21, 2007 7:35 AM CST 0 recs

Welcome to Florida

I'm from Tampa Bay, although I'm going to school in Tallahassee. If you need any advice for Tampa Bay, don't hesitate to ask.
What industry do you work in?

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Feb 21, 2007 7:37 AM CST 0 recs

Spring Training

Are you going to stop in Surprise on your way through?

by Chris Martin on Feb 21, 2007 7:38 AM CST 0 recs

Congrats on getting out of California

Hope you enjoy that 10% of your income back...

Stupid state income taxes...

by JBImaknee on Feb 21, 2007 9:13 AM CST 0 recs

This is all great so far!

Keep the recommendations coming. I'll definetly hit you up for advice Troy, thanks. I just got promoted to become the National Director of Recruiting for The Mobile Solution (T-Mobile). I'll be handling the Balt, DC, Virginia, WFL, CFL, SFL, Jacksonville, and Houston Markets for my company. I've never been to Florida before - but I've heard good things. From what I'm told, its as close to San Diego as you can get, and 5 months from now the humidity starts, and I'll be sweating just getting from my home to my car. Oh, and is it true that there are mesquito's the size of baseballs in Florida? That one I have a hard time believing!

If Rangers Make Playoffs, I will be a Hundredaire via Online Betting....Let's Do This!

by SMITTY on Feb 21, 2007 10:00 AM CST 0 recs

Should you ever need an assistant..

who likes to talk baseball, pick me, pick me!

you jackin' it?

by chief on Feb 21, 2007 10:35 AM CST up 0 recs

Don't forget.....

the gators! Oh and yankee fans engulfing the place in March.

Last time I was in Tampa during spring training I was at a dinner with some customers. About 10 minutes before we left A-rod and Tino Martinez show up with 2 hotties ( I assume their wives but what do I know) and sit down right behind us. The man is friggin huge. I don't see how a person gets that big without some....ehem....vitamins.

by bdavison94 on Feb 21, 2007 10:39 AM CST up 0 recs

Florida

hah!
The mesquitos really aren't that bad. Maybe it depends on what part of Florida you're in, but I never really had any problems with them in Tampa Bay. Stay away from swampy areas and you should be okay.

The humidity is bad, but that also depends on where you plan on living in Tampa Bay, its obviously nicer on the coast (or even just being close to the coast).

Have you already decided to live in Tampa, or are you looking for any smaller communities to settle down into, and then commute?

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Feb 21, 2007 12:03 PM CST up 0 recs

Dolores Del Rio Ristorante

One of the best and most romantic places the wife and I have ever been. Really great atmosphere and really good Italian and not too expensive. If you're walking around the RiverWalk during the day be sure to stop by and make a reservation for that evening or else it will take forever to get in. The place is pretty small.

A++++ Highly recommended.

Remember: If she smokes, she pokes!

by Escher on Feb 21, 2007 11:29 AM CST 0 recs

Dolores

seems to be the place! And thats in San Antonio?

My office will be in Tampa, but I've been looking online for other communities. As long as I'm within 30 mins of the airport, and my office, I'm good.

If Rangers Make Playoffs, I will be a Hundredaire via Online Betting....Let's Do This!

by SMITTY on Feb 21, 2007 12:26 PM CST 0 recs

I'm actually from Pinellas County

...just to the west of Hillsborough (where Tampa is). Pinellas is where Clearwater and St. Pete are (just for reference, I wouldn't suggest living in either city, unless you're going to be in a very wealthy neighborhood).

I'm actually from Dunedin (where the Blue Jays play ST). Not a bad little town. About 40 minutes away from the airport with traffic. But you're probably going to want to be a little closer. Nice cities: Brandon, Town and Country, Oldsmar, Saftey Harbor, Palm Harbor (furthest but one of the nicest).

Troy I.

by tdi1985 on Feb 21, 2007 1:52 PM CST up 0 recs

Dolores

Yep in San Antonio on the riverwalk. A little difficult to find. Look for a green awning (IIRC) you may need to ask someone for directions.

Remember: If she smokes, she pokes!

by Escher on Feb 21, 2007 2:32 PM CST up 0 recs

Oh -

and if your really interested in a job with my company - I have 2 open spots for Corporate Recruiters (1 in DC & 1 in VGA)

Email your resume to: MSmith@TMSmail.net

Don't forget to put lonestarball in the message!

If Rangers Make Playoffs, I will be a Hundredaire via Online Betting....Let's Do This!

by SMITTY on Feb 21, 2007 12:30 PM CST 0 recs

job

I think I like my career, but I sure would like to move back to DC. What's it pay? What kind of qualifications are you looking for?

by Dustin on Feb 21, 2007 2:29 PM CST up 0 recs

Corporate Recruiter

35/yr salary + monthly bonus
(avg recruiter gross 50-80k/yr)

Qualifications: College degree. Sales experience. Reliable Transportation. Clean criminal background. Common sense and general knowledge of Word, excel & Powerpoint.

If Rangers Make Playoffs, I will be a Hundredaire via Online Betting....Let's Do This!

by SMITTY on Feb 21, 2007 3:45 PM CST 0 recs

Hm

Salary is about the same but it sounds like your bonuses are a little better than what I'm getting, at least for now.

I've gotta degree. No sales experience in a corporate context, but I used to run my own business. I have a reliable car. I was arrested once but there was no conviction. I think I have common sense and I'm okay at using computers, although I'd have to learn powerpoint.

I'd love to move back to DC, but my life is kind of tumultuous right now and it's probably not a good idea to move that far away from family. You probably want somebody with corporate sales experience, anyway. How many sales calls or whatever would your person in DC probably make in a typical, by the way? Driving in the district is difficult and time consuming.

I guess it's just interesting for me to hear what kinds of jobs are out there and about how much they pay. And I wonder if I could ever get hired in any of these "normal" businesses. It seems I always end up with oddball stuff.

by Dustin on Feb 21, 2007 4:53 PM CST up 0 recs