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husky429 said:
Where in western nc? Fiance grew up right on the GA border
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IIR your fiancé grew up in Silva.

We moved to South Asheville in 2016. I remember your review of this city. However it works out wonderfully for my wife and me.

We enjoyed rural living in Goshen Ct. for twenty years. At this stage of our lives the easy access to everything is preferable but if we were younger I’d prefer a more rural setting.

The weather is wonderful (we like the change of seasons) and the scenery is why this area has unfortunately become overcrowded. It probably will get a lot worse. Pratt is building a plant to make turbines for jet engines. Should be a game changer for Asheville in a similar manner BMW was for Greenville SC and Boeing was for Charleston SC.
 
fleudslipcon said:
IIR your fiancé grew up in Silva.

We moved to South Asheville in 2016. I remember your review of this city. However it works out wonderfully for my wife and me.

We enjoyed rural living in Goshen Ct. for twenty years. At this stage of our lives the easy access to everything is preferable but if we were younger I’d prefer a more rural setting.

The weather is wonderful (we like the change of seasons) and the scenery is why this area has unfortunately become overcrowded. It probably will get a lot worse. Pratt is building a plant to make turbines for jet engines. Should be a game changer for Asheville in a similar manner BMW was for Greenville SC and Boeing was for Charleston SC.
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I don't mind Asheville; I just don't really consider it a destination city like some people do. I like the BBQ and such and the college is beautiful. I'm also not big into breweries and other millennial hipster stuff which is a big appeal of the place.

My impressions of the area are probably colored by the stark poverty and violence that is a part of her family though. The last time we went and stayed with her brother for a week one summer to help him get on his feet after a prison stint, someone shot through our window while we were sleeping. They're the kind of family that had to split wood, or they wouldn't have heat. They ate red beans and rice for weeks if her dad couldn't find a car to fix up and sell. Outside of the Asheville (and the Boone area and a few others if you count them), Appalachia in NC is a deeply impoverished area. Very, very different from much of the rest of the state.
 
I’ve mentioned this a few weeks ago, but if Rudi Williams is OK with not starting, he’s a perfect fit for this team.

Some people here want pie in the sky PGs, but with Newton with the team, getting a guy like Williams is the best, if not, close to the best, grad transfer we can add to this position with the current roster we have.
 
husky429 said:
I don't mind Asheville; I just don't really consider it a destination city like some people do. I like the BBQ and such and the college is beautiful. I'm also not big into breweries and other millennial hipster stuff which is a big appeal of the place.

My impressions of the area are probably colored by the stark poverty and violence that is a part of her family though. The last time we went and stayed with her brother for a week one summer to help him get on his feet after a prison stint, someone shot through our window while we were sleeping. They're the kind of family that had to split wood, or they wouldn't have heat. They ate red beans and rice for weeks if her dad couldn't find a car to fix up and sell. Outside of the Asheville (and the Boone area and a few others if you count them), Appalachia in NC is a deeply impoverished area. Very, very different from much of the rest of the state.
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That's a sad situation and I'm aware of many similar stories. Western NC certainly has a lot of poverty. Asheville was in that situation until the brewery scene took off. It's now rapidly gentrifying which is improving the city but at the expense of forcing people who had been residents here prior to the boom getting forced out.

I was concerned about the youth who grew up in this area. The change has not helped many of them. Relatively low wages because this area is overly tourist dependent with property values and rentals going up rapidly is not healthy imo. Which is why I described the Pratt relocation to this area as a game changer. It will probably impact my comfort level slightly (more traffic, harder to get parking or dinner reservations in downtown Asheville) but the net gain that I believe will happen for this community (because there will be jobs with better wages) is far more important.

I'm not personally into the brewery scene. However my impression that it's "millennial hipster stuff" is a general mischaracterization. Asheville leads the nation in per capita beer production. Tourists only need to do a little more research to find multiple breweries that don't fit that mold. And the music scene in Asheville is not New Orleans or Nashville but for it's size it's wonderful. The mix of the old with the new that is Asheville and the immediate surroundings definitely increases tensions and clashes between change and familiarity. But I feel the negative is far superseded by the diversity of culture this area offers.
 
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fleudslipcon said:
That's a sad situation and I'm aware of many similar stories. Western NC certainly has a lot of poverty. Asheville was in that situation until the brewery scene took off. It's now rapidly gentrifying which is improving the city but at the expense of forcing people who had been residents here prior to the boom getting forced out.

I was concerned about the youth who grew up in this area. The change has not helped many of them. Relatively low wages because this area is overly tourist dependent with property values and rentals going up rapidly is not healthy imo. Which is why I described the Pratt relocation to this area as a game changer. It will probably impact my comfort level slightly (more traffic, harder to get parking or dinner reservations in downtown Asheville) but the net gain that I believe will happen for this community (because there will be jobs with better wages) is far more important.

I'm not personally into the brewery scene. However my impression that it's "millennial hipster stuff" is a general mischaracterization. Asheville leads the nation in per capita beer production. Tourists only need to do a little more research to find multiple breweries that don't fit that mold. And the music scene in Asheville is not New Orleans or Nashville but for it's size it's wonderful. The mix of the old with the new that is Asheville and the immediate surroundings definitely increases tensions and clashes between change and familiarity. But I feel the negative is far superseded by the diversity of culture this area offers.
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Yeah, I don't get this comment from @husky429 I go to a lot of breweries here in New England. I've done that in New Orleans and South Carolina as well. My sister goes near Asheville (Weaverville). It's not really millennial or hipster focused that I've seen. I'm the older end of Gen X and there are loads of people my age, and yes Boomers and Millennials too. Seems to appeal across generations. Lots of people with babies, dogs, multigenerational groups (like mine on Saturday that had 3 generations represented). I need to go check out Asheville, haven't yet.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Yeah, I don't get this comment from @husky429 I go to a lot of breweries here in New England. I've done that in New Orleans and South Carolina as well. My sister goes near Asheville (Weaverville). It's not really millennial or hipster focused that I've seen. I'm the older end of Gen X and there are loads of people my age, and yes Boomers and Millennials too. Seems to appeal across generations. Lots of people with babies, dogs, multigenerational groups (like mine on Saturday that had 3 generations represented). I need to go check out Asheville, haven't yet.
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Asheville is hipster central. It's like Burlington, VT... but more. Many of their breweries (not all, or close to all) appeal to that type of person. Think... bearded white dude in red flannel that dreams of living in a van or a yurt.
 
husky429 said:
Asheville is hipster central. It's like Burlington, VT... but more. Many of their breweries (not all, or close to all) appeal to that type of person. Think... bearded white dude in red flannel that dreams of living in a van or a yurt.
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Oh I'm sure. I've been to Burlington a lot. Just saying even in Burlington it's not just that, or just that age bracket. Foam is pretty well packed with good looking UVM Co-ends on weekends. The brewery crowds of 5-6 years ago have changed a lot. Lots of outdoor space, live music, hell some of them like Trillium have a lot of Yuppie and older professional (like me) appeal.
 
HuskyHawk said:
Oh I'm sure. I've been to Burlington a lot. Just saying even in Burlington it's not just that, or just that age bracket. Foam is pretty well packed with good looking UVM Co-ends on weekends. The brewery crowds of 5-6 years ago have changed a lot. Lots of outdoor space, live music, hell some of them like Trillium have a lot of Yuppie and older professional (like me) appeal.
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I lived in Burlington for almost 6 years. It's a good city, but it's riddled with obnoxious hipsters and tourists. Not my cup of tea.
 
KembaSlice said:
How did this thread become a tour of NC?
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idk but it's confirmed my thinking that it will remain one of the 15 states i have not visited, or plan to (not counting having driven across it)
 
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bendm said:
idk but it's confirmed my thinking that it will remain one of the 15 states i have not visited, or plan to (not counting having driven across it)
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Enjoy paying your ridiculous property taxes as well.
 
Die hard UConn fan living in North Carolina. Current purpose in life is to put down Dukies and Tarheels all around me.

Yep! And the few Hurricane fans as well.
 
Anyone have knowledge or experience with Charlotte area? Might be relocating (or flying there every weekend) to expand the company
 
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methodology said:
Anyone have knowledge or experience with Charlotte area? Might be relocating (or flying there every weekend) to expand the company
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Yes, I've been down here for almost 12 years now. I'd be happy to try and answer any questions.
 
HuskyFich said:
I've lived here in Charlotte for 5 years, and NC for 9.

I also own a Real Estate Investment company....so happy to answer any questions about locations, prices, activities, etc......
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My RE Investment company has been trying to break into Charlotte multifamily for a while, but as you know it’s challenging. May PM you for some boots on the ground color next time we have a live deal…
 
BoukofJames said:
My RE Investment company has been trying to break into Charlotte multifamily for a while, but as you know it’s challenging. May PM you for some boots on the ground color next time we have a live deal…
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Let me know man. Happy to connect you with ppl.
 
I like Rudi Williams game and ability. He reminds me of Terry Rozier lite.

He can handle the rock, has very good athleticism, speed, can drive to the basket with good fluidity, and great mechanics on his shot. I favor Rudi's game over Nahiem Alleyne.

Rudi has my seal of approval. We should be focusing on getting this commitment.
 
Huskymagic said:
I like Rudi Williams game and ability. He reminds me of Terry Rozier lite.

He can handle the rock, has very good athleticism, speed, can drive to the basket with good fluidity, and great mechanics on his shot. I favor Rudi's game over Nahiem Alleyne.

Rudi has my seal of approval. We should be focusing on getting this commitment.
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And he's a not from Jersey guard :)
 
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Huskymagic said:
I like Rudi Williams game and ability. He reminds me of Terry Rozier lite.

He can handle the rock, has very good athleticism, speed, can drive to the basket with good fluidity, and great mechanics on his shot. I favor Rudi's game over Nahiem Alleyne.

Rudi has my seal of approval. We should be focusing on getting this commitment.
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Thank you for actually talking about Rudi and why NC is awesome.

This kid would be my preferred choice as well.
 
Huskymagic said:
I like Rudi Williams game and ability. He reminds me of Terry Rozier lite.

He can handle the rock, has very good athleticism, speed, can drive to the basket with good fluidity, and great mechanics on his shot. I favor Rudi's game over Nahiem Alleyne.

Rudi has my seal of approval. We should be focusing on getting this commitment.
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Honestly we need to try to get both. Rudi would be a great fit as a combo guard off the bench.
 
How many years of eligibility does he have? I'm seeing that he's 23 years old...
 
Huskymagic said:
I like Rudi Williams game and ability. He reminds me of Terry Rozier lite.

He can handle the rock, has very good athleticism, speed, can drive to the basket with good fluidity, and great mechanics on his shot. I favor Rudi's game over Nahiem Alleyne.

Rudi has my seal of approval. We should be focusing on getting this commitment.
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He played middle school AAU in Jersey though?
 
IDDan said:
How many years of eligibility does he have? I'm seeing that he's 23 years old...
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1 year. Would be a grad transfer. 2 years at Juco, 1 year at Kansas State, 1 year at Coastal Carolina. Since he's a grad transfer I think??? that means he wouldn't need an NCAA waiver to play right away.
 
Candyman34 said:
Thank you for actually talking about Rudi and why NC is awesome.

This kid would be my preferred choice as well.
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Rudi Williams played for Coastal Carolina.

Coastal is in Myrtle Beach SC which is on the coast of northern South Carolina. Its Marine Biology and International Business departments have a very good reputation. Coastal was the baseball NC in 2016, the first year they made the CWS appearance.

Their football team played in bowl games the past two seasons (not bad since they were an FCS member in 2016 and didn't become full time FBS until 2018). The players are famous for sporting mullets.

The most notable sports individual who graduated from that university is Dustin Johnson.

My opinion is that Rudi Williams would be a great get. I hope we get Alleyne. The tea leaves point to both him and Castle coming for next season. But I wonder if the staff and Castle's family are set on that scenario. If we get commitments from both Alleyne and Williams it's possible Castle remains in High School. My preference is we get all three and work out the minutes.
 
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