Good bye Memphis...Hello Knoxville???

“Ettore Sottsass was on Charlie Rose last night...

Memphis”

“Hey BM, Memphis is on the Mississippi River, Knoxville is near Georgia, North Carolina, and the Smoky Mountains.

Knoxville looks like a really cool area, on the map at least, I came thru Johnson City and Asheville, NC, last fall, and it sure looked nice around there.”

“Big State, eh?

Is there an East/West political divide?
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“You can hike the Alum Cave trail every weekend! That is reason enough!”

“Is there an East/West political divide?
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Bearmagnet
6:19:39 PM
11/30/04

yep there is..Chili is moving into Bush country.

BTW it takes anywhere from 9-10 hrs to drive from the east part of the state (Bristol) to the west part (memphis).

I can go to Florida in that time from nashville”

“it only take 3 hours to go north to south though”

“ENS..less time than that”

“that was the getting stuck in traffic on 65 near Madison estimate.”

“road construction will do it to ya”

“Knoxville is a great town. I’ve lived here since 1982. I travel with my work and I have been in almost every state in the lower 48. If you are into the outdoors and want to live in a metropolitan environment, Knoxville is the best place east of the Mississippi River. Knoxville is a big town, about 600,000 in the SMA, compared to Memphis which I would consider a small city. From the town’s view point there is a lot to offer, friendly people, great restaurants, UT sports and a reasonable night life. From the outdoor perspective we have lakes, white water rivers, Appalachian Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau. Within 4 hours of Knoxville there are several thousand miles of trails, 900 miles in the GSMNP alone. Good luck with your decision.”

“Thanks relay. When I left there 20 years ago, I said I would be back one day. This could be it.


“Big State, eh?

Is there an East/West political divide?
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Bearmagnet
6:19:39 PM
11/30/04

Well, lets put it this way. I am moving from an area that is pretty much a dark blue on the political map to an area that is scarlett.”

“Why do I have the feeling that you are still holding out for a better looking job?

"This could be it."

I'm waiting to hear you say, "This is it!" If the location is what you want, I would think you would grab it without any hesitation.
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“He just doesn't want to leave the great state of Arkansas. I've almost got him wearing a hog nose.”

“We're tired of hearing your whinnyassedsheyat. good grief!

Seriously...mucho happiness...I don't believe in luck, so, make it happen and always be happy. Gonna miss ya guys.”

“Hey - I have had only 2 or 3 TTers stop at my house when going to the Smokies!”

“I am thinking about heading to the Smokies this weekend. I will be doing the car camping thing though. Stay at Cosby and do some short hikes from there.
I haven't been to the Smokies in quite a while.

When does the Cades Cove camp grounds close or do they?”

“CC doesn't close I don't think. I love CC. Abrams Falls would be a good hike.”

“I meant Smokemount instead of Elkmont.. got me 'monts mixed up!

Two of the three major campgrounds will remain open all year. These year-round campgrounds are Cades Cove in Tennessee and Smokemont in North Carolina. Starting November 1, they will be on a self-registration basis with a reduced number of available sites. Elkmont Campground in Tennessee will remain open through the Thanksgiving weekend and will be closed on December 1.”

“to stop at your house to help in the mounting thing...

Oh heck...she ment mountains...not mounting...shucks!

Kidding...”

“no your not..lol”

“I think we are going to do it... The big move!! When is the 1st person coming to visit?”

“Next week!”

“Move. I need another hostel in the area. ;)”

“Maybe some TT'ers need to help you house hunt to make sure you get something big enough for the frequent overnight guests you are about to start having. TD, this sounds like a job for you.”

“LMAO.

I think chili and socks need a large party home... fit for several guests on a frequent basis. In fact, Id suggest a separate wing for the occasional BP hosteling guest.

Could you set it up to have it's own kitchen and bathroom facilities?”

“Private parking would be nice too.”

“Need a steam room, too, to help get those trailwise, hitchhiking critters off the body.


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“Would you be interested in coming over for dinner after the holidays and you get settled? Let me know!”

“:D”

“you need to report to the "I used to be a backpacker" thread. Cause all you want to do now is "hang out in the house".”

“Smokygirl, thanks.

Yes that would be great. I will get in touch with you after the move. I have an option here that I am weighing this weekend but have to make up my mind by Monday or Tuesday. The 99.9% odds are we are moving.”

“Kewl beans, chili & CS.
I second smokygirl's coments about where to live.”

“The wild card in the deck is that I have launched a business with my father in law and another partner.

We have gained substantial traction in just a few weeks and I have a meeting with one of the largest law firms in Arkansas next Monday that could give us a real boost.

If this thing takes off, it will be life changing. Problem is, I really need to think stability for a while.

All just part of the decision process.”

“OO - that does mix things up a bit! Good luck on deciding! Both are exciting!”

“Cottonsocks and I have had longer, more in depth discussion over this decision that anything else for the time we have been married.

After a lot of "weighing the options"; soul searching; prayer and discussion, it is a done deal.

I report for duty in Charlotte the 20th. I will be in Knoxville for a week after Christmas; two more weeks of training in Charlotte and then I will be calling East TN home again.......for the first time in 20 years.”

“Now is this pronounced NashVILLE or NashVOLE?

It's a huge thing to move far Chili. Glad you guys are both ok with it. That is the type of stress no marriage needs. The one who gives in never forgets it. If I could get my wife on board to move to Michigan…”

“Very cool chili. Congrats to both of you.”

“Kewl Beans!”

“Have fun you guys!

And Nigal, WHO is your wife on the TT board? What about your wife in real life?

LOL!”

“having had to go through this very same thing a few years back, going from the Poconos PA to NY, i understand how ya feel

good luck and hope you are as happy as can be!!”

“Cool, congratulations Chili.

Need a web guy?”

“The Poconos to NYC Mapes? You got screwed! LOL! I always wanted a bumpersticker that said, "I got Poked in the Poconos!".”

“LOL
Nigal, sirpete made me laugh.
he said there are stickers that say
"Boots go to PA to die"

LOL so true.”

“Best of luck, Chili and CS!!”

“WoohoOO! Maybe in late January, we can plan on having you over for dinner!”

“Thanks sg, we will take you up on that.”

“It's about time you got to work!!





LOL.”

“No kidding, ns.

Actually, I have been quite busy on this new company I formed.”

“You're going to love all the opportunities in your new area. And I hope you enjoy the work as well.”