|  | | 
03-08-2013, 10:29 AM
|  | Hell on heels | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Near Orlando FL | | | Relocating.
Okay, TBOTers, I've learned that I'll be relocating to Atlanta (northeastern section just outside the 285 outerbelt). Tell me what I need to know about the area. Ready? Go!
__________________
Clubs in profile. Quote:
Originally Posted by bassteban  ...and it is EFFING MAGICAL like 2-headed robot unicorn bagpipe bands fighting terminator/transformer mermaids w/battle axes on acid. Everyone should have that in their life.  | |
03-08-2013, 10:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart Okay, TBOTers, I've learned that I'll be relocating to Atlanta (northeastern section just outside the 285 outerbelt). Tell me what I need to know about the area. Ready? Go! | Wait...what??!!! You're moving to Atlanta?!  |
03-08-2013, 10:38 AM
|  | Just one more question | | Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Franciscco, CA | | Housing is outrageous, you'll never be able to afford it. The music scene is dead and the people are smug.  Just kidding. I don't know anything about the area but good luck on your move.
__________________
#1 TBOTNN Club
What other people think of me is none of my business
Originally Posted by Tituscrow
Don't let slobake fool ya. He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy
|
03-08-2013, 10:44 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Covina (LA), SoCal | | | Home Depot Corporate Headquaters is in the Vinings area on Paces Ferry Road.
__________________
Bassist for [TBD] -
Bassist: Veg#33 Buddhist#11 LGBT#5
|
03-08-2013, 10:59 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Takoma Park, MD (DC) | | | All soft drinks are referred to as "Coke".
__________________
"If you strive to become a good human being, with the qualities of generosity, humility, and having reverence for life, just maybe you'll become a great musician."
Charlie Haden |
03-08-2013, 11:06 AM
|  | Johnny and Joe | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tat2dHeart Okay, TBOTers, I've learned that I'll be relocating to Atlanta (northeastern section just outside the 285 outerbelt). Tell me what I need to know about the area. Ready? Go! | I have several friends who have lived in Atlanta a long time. The prime directive: Live close to where you work. Traffic on the beltway is an absolute nightmare for half the day. And for the other half, it's Deathrace 2000--drive at least 85 mph or you'll be run off the road.
Atlanta also has a zillion Waffle Houses.
Edit: Also, bring a compass. ATL has many roads that curve and head into different directions.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by Munjibunga Organic: containing carbon compounds. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodhammer Really? I thought it meant flower women with hairy armpits willed it from the ground with power crystals from airport gift shops... | LOG #143
Last edited by GregC : 03-08-2013 at 11:11 AM.
|
03-08-2013, 11:12 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Covina (LA), SoCal | | | If you find yourself in the aforementioned Vinings area, stop in at Padriac's (I believe its pronounced Patricks) for some tasty microbrews and order the Gouda Tots, but share them. A mixture of shredded potatoes, bacon bits, scallions and Gouda cheese lightly fried and served with our Buffalo ranch sauce.
__________________
Bassist for [TBD] -
Bassist: Veg#33 Buddhist#11 LGBT#5
|
03-08-2013, 11:17 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN. | | Quote:
Originally Posted by GregC
Edit: Also, bring a compass. ATL has many roads that curve and head into different directions.
| A compass?
It's 2013 we have GPS's and smartphones for that now.
__________________
It's 106 miles to Chicago. We've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it.
|
03-08-2013, 11:49 AM
|  | Registered Abuser | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX | | | Watch out for the zombies |
03-08-2013, 12:08 PM
| | | | Great town!
Two fantastic churches with amazing worship music featuring nationally known artists - Passion City and Northpoint.
Atlanta Bass Gallery!
Zesto's Nut Brown Crown! (great ice cream treat)
Great burger places - Yeah! Burger, Vortex, etc.
The Tabernacle ("the Tab") is a great place to see music.
Unfortunately the traffic lights aren't synchronized. Also lots and lots of roads have Peachtree in the name. It's a good place to have a GPS in your car.
__________________
Praise and Worship Club #1082 / Rickenbacker Club #391 / Aerodyne Club #39 / DiPinto Club #1 / Club Italia numero uno
|
03-08-2013, 12:12 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Austin, TX | | | I lived in ATL for a while and loved it. My biggest piece of advice is avoid 285 during rush hour. If you can find a way to avoid it do so at all costs.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by jive1 Each time a flat, out of time version of Summertime is sung, a glimmer of hope dies in a musician. | |
03-08-2013, 12:17 PM
|  | Online | | Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sunapee, New Hampshire | | | Marietta Diner.
Go there, eat. You'll probably see John Turner when you go.
-Mike |
03-08-2013, 12:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Listowel/KW Ontario | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Webtroll Watch out for the zombies | Don't take cover in a tank, the likelihood that an Asian guy named Glen is there to rescue you in very small.
lowsound
__________________
Check out my bass build!
[url]http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f57/three-wood-challenge-reversed-radii-887819/
|
03-08-2013, 12:24 PM
| | | I heard they got the weather channel HQ down there. fun huh?
Sorry, all I got.  |
03-08-2013, 12:37 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Covina (LA), SoCal | | Quote:
Originally Posted by iamlowsound Don't take cover in a tank, the likelihood that an Asian guy named Glen is there to rescue you in very small.
lowsound | I met like 7 asian guys named Glen in the 3 days I was there. I think the odds are higher than you think.
__________________
Bassist for [TBD] -
Bassist: Veg#33 Buddhist#11 LGBT#5
|
03-08-2013, 01:29 PM
| | Hell on heels | | Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Near Orlando FL | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Waffles and Scotch Wait...what??!!! You're moving to Atlanta?! | We'll talk privately. Okay? Quote:
Originally Posted by slobake Housing is outrageous, you'll never be able to afford it. The music scene is dead and the people are smug. Just kidding. I don't know anything about the area but good luck on your move. | I hear those same complaints about Orlando. Maybe it's a case of same story, different city? Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Nazium All soft drinks are referred to as "Coke". | We have that in Florida, too. I don't drink "Coke" of any variety, so unless they have another name for water, I should be okay. Quote:
Originally Posted by GregC I have several friends who have lived in Atlanta a long time. The prime directive: Live close to where you work. Traffic on the beltway is an absolute nightmare for half the day. And for the other half, it's Deathrace 2000--drive at least 85 mph or you'll be run off the road.
Atlanta also has a zillion Waffle Houses.
Edit: Also, bring a compass. ATL has many roads that curve and head into different directions. | I've heard that about traffic and the beltway. Did you have to bring up Waffle House, though? I love Waffle House, but I don't dare eat there. We might as well just staple those waffles to my backside if I do that. Quote:
Originally Posted by MatticusMania If you find yourself in the aforementioned Vinings area, stop in at Padriac's (I believe its pronounced Patricks) for some tasty microbrews and order the Gouda Tots, but share them. A mixture of shredded potatoes, bacon bits, scallions and Gouda cheese lightly fried and served with our Buffalo ranch sauce. | Awesome - first beer joint recommendation. Thank you! Quote:
Originally Posted by Webtroll Watch out for the zombies | * Cardio
* Double tap
* Beware of bathrooms
* Wear seatbelts
* Get a kick-@$$ partner
* Bounty paper towels
* Ziplock
* It's a marathon not a sprint, unless it's a sprint, then sprint.
* A little sunscreen never hurt anybody
* Pack your stain stick
* Bowling ball Quote:
Originally Posted by spindoc Great town!
Two fantastic churches with amazing worship music featuring nationally known artists - Passion City and Northpoint.
Atlanta Bass Gallery!
Zesto's Nut Brown Crown! (great ice cream treat)
Great burger places - Yeah! Burger, Vortex, etc.
The Tabernacle ("the Tab") is a great place to see music.
Unfortunately the traffic lights aren't synchronized. Also lots and lots of roads have Peachtree in the name. It's a good place to have a GPS in your car. | Is it weird that I've already mapped the distance between Atlanta Bass Gallery so I can triangulate for the best living arrangements? Quote:
Originally Posted by iamlowsound Don't take cover in a tank, the likelihood that an Asian guy named Glen is there to rescue you in very small.
lowsound | * Double knot your shoes
* When in doubt, know your way out
* No attachments
__________________
Clubs in profile. Quote:
Originally Posted by bassteban ...and it is EFFING MAGICAL like 2-headed robot unicorn bagpipe bands fighting terminator/transformer mermaids w/battle axes on acid. Everyone should have that in their life. | |
03-08-2013, 01:35 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA | | | There is no outerbelt or beltway. There is a perimeter- 285. You are either inside or outside the perimeter- ITP and OTP. Northeast section? Norcross? Tucker?
Live close to your job. Traffic can be bad. Lots of highways can be great for zooming around the city, except during rush hour. You learn to plan routes.
Atlanta is a fun place, however. Tons of great music venues, lots of concerts! Mountains just north of us. Lots of parks. It is hot during the summer, and very humid, but year-round the weather is pretty mild. 4 to 5 hour drive gets you to the Atlantic or the Gulf. You can usually find whatever you are into here.
Edited to add: Just saw you are from Orlando? It will seem cool to you here! I was actually born in Orlando, but Atlanta has always been home. Been back here for 24 years, lived here a whole lot growing up.
__________________
The Official Fender Precision Bass Club #470 - The Ampeg Club # 715
Last edited by gttim : 03-08-2013 at 01:37 PM.
|
03-08-2013, 02:19 PM
| | | All the former Turner Broadcasting TV stations CNN, HLN, TBS, TNT, etc. are headquartered there.
Elton John lives in the area.
P.S. Stay away from the prison where the Walking Dead zombies patrol the grounds and the town of Woodbury. I hear the "Governor" there is a real nutcase.  |
03-08-2013, 02:22 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada | | | * check the backseat.
Gavin might be there.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by capnsandwich I like to pretend I'm a beautiful princess with a pretty ballerina outfit dancing through my pink castle. | |
03-08-2013, 03:29 PM
|  | In the deep end | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX | | | If you're a Gators fan it would be wise not to flaunt it up there. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | |
