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Title: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 25, 2016, 08:25:11 PM
Hey DFW crew.

There is a pretty good possibility that I am headed your way in the next few months.

Likely taking a job in Plano.

Will be looking for some advice on housing options (prefer urban over suburban), places to go, things to see, restaurants, etc.

And of course, riding.

Will let you know more as this deal unfolds - likely in the next week or so.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on June 26, 2016, 05:00:26 AM
Job market is still pretty strong here in north Texas... but the housing market is as well.  Toyota is building their US headquarters in Plano, and the Cowgirls are almost finished with their new practice facility in Frisco... so housing is booming, again.  Depends on what part of Plano you want/need to live in, I normally suggest Frisco/McKinney, but there are other options like Allen, Lucas, Fairview and some others.  Not saying Plano is bad, but the demographics have changed some in the last 10 years.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on June 26, 2016, 09:16:21 AM
Housing is indeed expensive right now, especially in Frisco, Allen, Plano and McKinney.  From the looks of it there is more than plenty apartments but I'm sure the prices on those is also pretty high.  I know Denver is also booming so it wont be much of a stretch if you own something there and sell to move into a comparable house here in DFW.  Right now many of us are hiding from the weather but we do stretch our legs early mornings from time to time plus this rain killed our Spring riding season.  Let us know and good luck.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 26, 2016, 09:38:56 AM
I'm definitely planning on renting for 6 months or so, until I can figure out where I want to be.

Not a fan of suburbs, so I'd probably be looking in the city initially.

Yeah, I know that Toyota is moving there.  That'd be why I am.



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on June 26, 2016, 03:18:22 PM
The burbs here are not anything like Denver area so keep that in mind.  The cities I mentioned have just about everything you need and trust me you don't want to crawl up I75 or Tollway for work in Plano.  Our traffic is just like I25 or better yet that miserable stretch from the airport to downtown, rush hour time.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 26, 2016, 05:40:52 PM
-snip- that miserable stretch from the airport to downtown, rush hour time.

We've got a train now.  [thumbsup]

I should know more this week.

IMO, 'burbs are 'burbs - there's a reason I live in an old neighborhood in Denver and have money down on a condo in the River North neighborhood here.  But that's also the reason why I wouldn't be buying right away.



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on June 27, 2016, 03:22:54 AM
Train?  I'm up and down the slope for that to be effective.  [cheeky]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 01, 2016, 02:19:39 PM
I still haven't heard anything definitive.

Lots of chatter, but no substance to back any of it up yet.

 [bang]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 02, 2016, 07:39:54 AM
go figure, it's always hurry up and wait. 


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 31, 2016, 06:21:30 PM
Still circling the airport.

 [bang] [bang] [bang]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on August 01, 2016, 10:28:39 AM
Well we'll be here if you ever make it!

Mark



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on August 07, 2016, 07:37:48 AM
I wont tell you my waiting at airports but needless to say if I was an airport employee I'd be a millionaire.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 18, 2016, 08:00:01 PM
Apparently, this thread may have jinxed everything.

Seems like the deal is on permahold at the moment.



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on August 21, 2016, 01:59:53 PM
that sucks.  Just returned from  the Springs myself and got drenched every day for 5 days.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on December 20, 2016, 02:18:26 PM
Clearly nothing has happened yet.

 [bang] [bang] [bang]corporate HR [bang] [bang] [bang]

I'm still looking...


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on December 20, 2016, 08:28:01 PM
Good heavens, man! :o


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on January 07, 2017, 02:51:05 PM
who do I need to harass week after next when I'm in Denver?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on January 08, 2017, 05:20:01 PM
who do I need to harass week after next when I'm in Denver?

It's either the folks in Plano or Torrance, CA.

When are you up here?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on January 13, 2017, 02:29:03 AM
February 1.....dinner? PM me.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on January 13, 2017, 07:31:12 AM
February 1.....dinner? PM me.

Done.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on April 01, 2017, 05:14:16 PM
Not sure what kind of a sign this is, but I'm headed down that way for a second interview on Wednesday, April 5.

Coming in on Tuesday late afternoon.

Spending the night out by Plano.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on April 02, 2017, 07:12:50 AM
Well darn, I'm the next town North of Plano but I am leaving town for 2 weeks this afternoon!

Good luck with the interview!

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on April 02, 2017, 08:24:22 AM
I'll be in town. Sorry about Denver but I went to Breck instead on business.  I'll PM you my number now.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on April 02, 2017, 06:15:06 PM
I probably won't have much play time, as I'll want to be semi-coherent for the interview on Wednesday.  ;)

I also had a phone interview that went well on another position this past Friday.

Something has got to give, eventually!


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: krolik on April 08, 2017, 06:30:57 PM
How'd it go?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on April 16, 2017, 02:44:36 PM
How'd it go?

I thought it went well.

Didn't get the nod, however.



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 17, 2017, 04:55:32 PM
This might actually happen in the very near future!

More details to come next week.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on June 18, 2017, 04:00:31 PM
Good luck!

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 22, 2017, 08:04:36 PM
Officially official.

An offer was presented and accepted.

I become an employee at Toyota's new HQ in Plano on July 10.

Oddly, I'll be traveling to Torrance, CA to start my new gig that day (for training purposes).

At some point over the next 60 days, I hope to be a resident of the DFW area.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on June 23, 2017, 05:53:15 AM
Congrats!  It's quite a complex they have over there...


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on June 23, 2017, 06:51:26 AM
Congratulations! Keep us posted for a meet-up once you get here and get settled a bit. There isn't much life on this board but a few check it regularly; we just need a good reason to get together!

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on June 25, 2017, 05:39:59 PM
 [thumbsup]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 03, 2017, 09:41:00 AM
congrats!  stay there until after August to avoid melting but once you get here let us know and we will do some rides.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 04, 2017, 08:32:27 AM
once the heat becomes tolerable we shall make an Ozark Mountain run, 3 days maybe 4.  Could you swing that with your new gig?  Mhanis is too chicken shit to go but I'll bet Jason will and maybe we can scrounge a few others.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on July 05, 2017, 12:50:35 PM
Why poke a sleeping giant?  ;D


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 05, 2017, 02:54:27 PM
once the heat becomes tolerable we shall make an Ozark Mountain run, 3 days maybe 4.  Could you swing that with your new gig?  Mhanis is too chicken shit to go but I'll bet Jason will and maybe we can scrounge a few others.

I may be on a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), but not sure yet.

Once I get settled in, I'll have a better idea. 

I also have to burn a few vacation days between now & December to avoid losing time.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 05, 2017, 02:55:28 PM
Anyone know about this place?  Put a set of eyes on it this week or next?

http://www.pegasusresidential.com/radius-at-turtle-creek-dallas-tx/


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on July 05, 2017, 08:12:09 PM
Just be aware, when you get down in the urban jungle like that place is, make sure you are looking at the entire neighborhood for a few blocks around, and because Dallas has a heavy 'night life' scene, I would go down on a Friday or Saturday night and see what you think before making a commitment.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 06, 2017, 06:44:39 AM
Just be aware, when you get down in the urban jungle like that place is, make sure you are looking at the entire neighborhood for a few blocks around, and because Dallas has a heavy 'night life' scene, I would go down on a Friday or Saturday night and see what you think before making a commitment.

I currently live in an urban setting, with a condo currently under construction closer to downtown Denver. 

I'm not worried about the "urban jungle"...my neighborhood has sounded like little Baghdad with all of the fireworks going off.

My plan is to live close to Dallas for first 6-9 months until I get a better feel for the area.  I can tell you that I'm not planning on living in the northern suburbs near the office in Plano.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on July 06, 2017, 07:11:39 PM
I currently live in an urban setting, with a condo currently under construction closer to downtown Denver. 

I'm not worried about the "urban jungle"...my neighborhood has sounded like little Baghdad with all of the fireworks going off.

My plan is to live close to Dallas for first 6-9 months until I get a better feel for the area.  I can tell you that I'm not planning on living in the northern suburbs near the office in Plano.

Well... that's not really where I was going with it, but you will see.

You want to live in Plano, you have to fight all the new Toyota people for housing!  There are other areas besides Plano, just depends on what you want.  Because of what I do for a living, I'm pretty familiar with the entire McKinney/Frisco/Plano/Allen area.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 16, 2017, 10:11:25 AM
I may be on a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), but not sure yet.

Once I get settled in, I'll have a better idea. 

I also have to burn a few vacation days between now & December to avoid losing time.
ok no worries.

as for living, to which part of town are you commuiing and how often?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 19, 2017, 06:02:32 PM
ok no worries.

as for living, to which part of town are you commuiing and how often?

The office is in Plano, on Headquarters Drive, between Legacy and Spring Creek (directly south of SRT).

I'm staying in Addison this week and the drive up Midway Road has been very favorable.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 23, 2017, 09:18:26 AM
The office is in Plano, on Headquarters Drive, between Legacy and Spring Creek (directly south of SRT).

I'm staying in Addison this week and the drive up Midway Road has been very favorable.
I was going to suggest Addison but you may also look at the shops of legacy area.  Good food, bars and some good people watching and from what I've seen the majority are well into their thirties. If you free up some time this coming weekend we can toss a beer or two.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 25, 2017, 08:45:35 AM
Thoughts on downtown Plano (15th & J/K Street)?

Keep in mind, I'm planning on renting initially and then purchasing after I get a better feel for the area.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on July 26, 2017, 03:38:26 AM
My wife and I really like downtown Plano, plenty there to keep you entertained for a while. As a long time married father of 2 I have no input on the living/renting conditions there other than to say everything looks nice from the outside!

And you'd be a stones throw from one of the Duc dealers in the area if that matters to you.

I'd be game for a meetup this weekend as I am a bachelor Friday and Saturday.

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 27, 2017, 09:22:45 PM
I flew back to Denver this morning.

Planning on renting an apartment in Plano at DNT & Parker Road for a while as I figure out where I want to land longer term.

On the upside, I saw a 1299 Panigale in the parking garage yesterday.

Looks like I'll have a pal in the office!


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on July 28, 2017, 09:10:57 AM
funny, I just flew back from Denver last night.  When you return feel free to pm your number.  Downtown Plano is nice and not a bad choice until you gather your bearings on your preferred area.  As for dealers, I suggest using only AMS Ducati Dallas.  Mark likes the Plano dealer but many of can attest they like the Beemer crowd and treat Ducati as second class and make you wait, wait, wait and wait some more.  IMO, no distance is too far to get top quality service and the guys at AMS will leave you impressed - drop my name and maybe you'll get free harassment included  [laugh]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Charlie98 on August 01, 2017, 06:29:27 AM
...and treat Ducati as second class and make you wait, wait, wait and wait some more.

That was my impression as well.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 15, 2017, 06:05:01 PM
Welp, I need to get a minor cosmetic issue resolved on my 996SPS due to the move.  Should be a simple matter, but we'll see how long that takes to go through the claim process with the moving company.

Once I get that resolved and the temps cool down a bit, let's ride!  [Dolph]


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on August 16, 2017, 05:23:25 AM
What a hassle! Good luck with that.

We should be crawling out of our summer slumber in a month or so.

Mark



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 16, 2017, 03:05:14 PM
Actually, turns out it was worse than I thought.  Both front turn signals were damaged, actually, the CF intake runners were.  Going to be an expensive repair for them.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on August 18, 2017, 04:18:13 PM
The moving company is paying the damage right?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 19, 2017, 10:30:19 AM
The moving company is paying the damage right?

Yes.

Here's were the problem came from.  My stuff was loaded onto a box truck, transferred to a moving truck, transferred back to a box truck and delivered.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: RichD on August 21, 2017, 04:59:09 AM
Yes.

Here's were the problem came from.  My stuff was loaded onto a box truck, transferred to a moving truck, transferred back to a box truck and delivered.

Was the bike "loose", or did you crate it (like the OEM does) for transport?

If I was going to have anyone (other than a dedicated motorcycle transport Co.)
move one of my bikes I'd go by a dealer and get a used crate.

Dealerships usually have piles of them and actually have to PAY people to dissasemble and scrap them.

I hope your issues get resolved quickly.


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 21, 2017, 05:20:53 PM
It wasn't crated.

I had moved motos (one once and 3 twice) on other relos without crates or any issues.

They didn't want to pay for the crates (for this or my Felt road bike), so they get to pay to fix it.

Life goes on.



Title: Re: What up?
Post by: muskrat on August 28, 2017, 01:14:41 PM
You get moved in yet?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: DarkMonster620 on August 28, 2017, 01:36:49 PM
You OK?


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 12, 2018, 07:18:45 PM
I should be legal soon.  Just got the state inspection completed and moving related repairs taken care of.

Hopefully the weather will be cooling off soon.
 
Looking forward to a ride soon!


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on December 10, 2018, 05:10:25 AM
I finally got the starter back into my bike so I am up and running just in time for winter to set in! If it looks like we'll have a good day let's try and meet up.

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on December 11, 2018, 07:31:19 PM
Cool.

Saturday looks great, but I'm going to the NCAA DII National Championship game as my alma mater is playing for all the marbles.

- R


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Mhanis on December 13, 2018, 05:55:22 AM
And I’ll be at Jerry World watching our high school team!

Good luck with your game, it it in Frisco?

Mark


Title: Re: What up?
Post by: Randimus Maximus on December 19, 2018, 09:20:37 PM
And I’ll be at Jerry World watching our high school team!

Good luck with your game, it it in Frisco?

Mark

It was in McKinney.  They lost by 2, unfortunately.


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