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Alabaster/Calera/Montevallo/that general side of town ladies
There have been a few people here at work and elsewhere that when they find out where DH and I are moving, they start into this whole schpeel about how terrible the traffic is, how I'm going to hate that side of town SO MUCH, and how I'm going to wish I never moved there.
Let's be honest here. Is the traffic so horrible? I used to drive to work from Moody and it took about the same amount of time that it takes us to get from the shelby co. airport exit to 280, foregoing 459 and getting off at 119.
Is the back way from Alabaster to Chelsea quicker?
=( These debbie downers are really popping my bubble...
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Re: Alabaster/Calera/Montevallo/that general side of town ladies
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I think I probably sound a little bit like a beebee in my OP, but it's so dang frustrating! I mean, what is it with the people I work with and unsolicited advice??!
It sounds like jealousy is at work here, they are probably jealous about your new home and your happiness and just want to throw some rain on your parade. Don't allow it. People can be so mean sometimes.
There is a back way that takes you to Chelsea w/out you having to get on the interstate.
Traffic is bad, but it is also bad commuting into town from 280, and various other areas---you just get used to it.
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If I give you my e-mail address will you tell me how to get there?
I mean... I was totally used to the drive when I lived out in St. Clair Co.
I agree with all of this. I think it's a mixture of both. One CW in particular's daughter is my age and any time anything great happens to me she puts a negative slant on it =(
Thanks for helping me realize that I'm not crazy
I was hearing it so much that I thought I needed to be concerned and I started panicking a little bit... But then, Jason has talked to people who live in the area where he works and he said that they don't mind the commute a bit and that they love it out there. I guess that's the difference between working in an office full of women and an office full of men.
thanks lady! ampknitwit at gmail dot com
As you've heard me say before - everyone has an opinion and its neither right nor wrong b/c it's just that - their opinion. That being said it doesn't mean we have to like or agree with it!! ha ha. I think you live where you want to b/c you like a place and it's your home. Not for where it's located to work, etc b/c we all know you may not be working at the same place 5, 10 + yrs down the road. I heard all this when I would move in ATL (and trust me the traffic is MUCH worse there!!!!!) and I'd just ignore people.
Plus, my mom always says that what someone says to you may not be the way they intended for you to interpret it, we are all going to interpret everything differently. While some people think that by telling you that the traffic is horrible, you will hate that (they aren't thinking that they should help to enjoy your excitement in a new/first home!!!! and remember I don't know your CW's.) and are thinking that they are helping you by sharing this info - when all it does is burst your bubble. It's so hard, and I totally understand. Plus, who's to say you'll be traveling to work at the same time as everyone else!?!!?!? You'll figure the best route and time to/from work.
To each his own and ignore these people.
Girl...don't let people get you down! If you have found a home that you and J love....just go with it...and everything else will fall into place
Just enjoy this time..it's not everyday you buy your first home!! Don't let these people steal your joy
Aww, AM, people are lame and just have to rain on parades. :-P
I used to live down there, and I go down there regularly. I love my commute because it's the opposite-from north down to that area, but honestly, you will like living down there. it's so quiet and very pretty. it'll be worth it. you may have to be careful and experiment with timing but I don't really think it could be worse than 280! I hate 280, I would take 65 over that any day.?
good luck with everrything with the house!?
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Thanks girl! Good to know...
Fortunately, I'll be able to skip most of that via 65 and 119 :-D I am so excited! You girls have helped me feel so much better about all of this.
Did you enjoy your trip to PCB?
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Well, I hate to be a Debbie Downer but...
The drive from Pelham/Alabaster into Birmingham is getting to us and we plan on putting our house on the market in the next week or two. We usually use I-65-- it's worse in the afternoons than in the mornings. However, I think the root of the problem is the construction at 119-- which means eventually it will improve.
Some people don't mind the drive though and I dont know anything about taking the back way to Chelsea so I hope it won't be too bad for you. Like someone said earlier... it will take a little time for you to find the best time of the day to travel.
Congrats on your new house though! That's exciting!
Thanks girl! =D
Thanks everybody for all of the positive comments
DH and I went to spend time with my mom and stepdad last night and between y'all and them giving us a pep talk, our nerves are finally at peace.
Between my co-worker and IL's, the negativity was REALLY getting to us. My MIL has been stone cold to DH ever since she found out that we're moving...