DFW vs. Houston

[IZ]

Get out in the 'burbs and yes it is very conservative and republican.

[IZ]

Well, with my limited time spent in the two cities and what I've read on here, I think the Dallas area would be the better fit for us.  I drove through Houston a couple more times to and fro Destin, FL over the holidays.  That city may have its positive points but I just can't picture us living there at all.  I have a job offer in Katy so we checked it out.  There were some nice neighborhoods.  I think one positive there would be kayaking on the coast.  That could always be done on a long weekend trip from DFW though.

Muskrat has mentioned a few cities around DFW through PMs in the past and someone also mentioned Arlington.  I'm checking into home rentals in those areas now. 

Someone asked what I was looking for in a city.  Of course, fellow Ducatisti and a Duc dealer nearby, but also a new Aikido dojo (or possibly Judo, Crav Maga), 24 Hour Fitness (already checked and there's about 30 gyms),  dog friendly places, kayaking/SUP (I'm sure your watering holes are draining like Lake Travis though?), a good montesorri school for my son and eventually an international school.  Affordable housing is nice and there are a lot more job opportunities there than there are here in Austin!

BTW..DFW is a backup plan if wife's offer falls through in another state.  I should know in the next week or so.  If we do get up to DFW though, I'll need an 848SF ASAP for the GP!!    

Thanks again!               

[muskrat]

I know someone selling an 848!  As I stated, you can stay here for a few days while you find a place.  North Dallas has many neighborhoods within a reasonable price so just let me know where your work will be and I'll help.  THere's also a group going to the GP race so you can tag along there as well. 

[IZ]

An 848 SF?

Thanks M

[Cher]

Glad to hear you've decided on North Texas.  There are plenty of nice neighborhoods to choose from all over the place, although I'm kinda partial to northwest DFW  (about 5 miles east of Texas Motor Speedway, 10 miles north of DFW Airport)) where you're mostly out of the metromess and just minutes from some really nice country backroads.  I think LYD would back me up on this one 

[IZ]

Are there Ducati track days? 

[TresGatos]

Track days? Yes sir!  AMS schedules several Italian Bike Track Days at Cresson Motor Sports Ranch (south of Ft. Worth) yearly. I attended two and had a blast.
I am not aware of specific dates posted yet, but contact AMS at 214-466-6540 for more info.

Advancedmotorsports.com for info too. 

[IZ]

Track days? Yes sir!  AMS schedules several Italian Bike Track Days at Cresson Motor Sports Ranch (south of Ft. Worth) yearly. I attended two and had a blast.
I am not aware of specific dates posted yet, but contact AMS at 214-466-6540 for more info.

Advancedmotorsports.com for info too.  

Ducati Track day..Firebird Raceway in PHX=$20/day includes instruction and leathers if needed.  All day if you have a Duc.      

As good at that??

[Cher]

Yep. 

[IZ]

Nice!! 

Just gotta get myself a new bike!

[muskrat]

wait a minute, ain't nothing for 20 bucks on any track.  it's 150 usually.

[TresGatos]

$275 per last year. But you get lunch. 

[IZ]

wait a minute, ain't nothing for 20 bucks on any track.  it's 150 usually.

You've been living in the wrong city then. 

I'll refer you to NAKID, Deitrich, PennyRobber, TurboMonster and a few others here who can confirm.  RandimusMaximus may also be able to as well. 

[muskrat]

here I mean.

[IZ]

Ok. Now, where in DFW to live?

The NE region is sticking out so far.  I've been talking to the "Frisco Kid" (or is it the Frisco Freak?  I still haven't met Musky in person yet).     He's trying to lure me in on the schools and charm of the old downtown.  I know the city did get Top 10 honors for "Friendliest Towns in America" just this past week but what say the rest of you?  I'm going up to scope out  the area this weekend.  On paper, Allen and Plano look like they might work.  Allen being a possible first choice with North TX Aikido, big lake for kayaking and (even though I am not a fan of Allen ISD and their $11ty billion high school football stadium) the system might be good for my son if he eventually goes to public schools. 

I've only seen the place online though so we'll see Saturday.  Any other info though is appreciated!