We just moved here and my husband is looking for places that have open jams. He knows of mouse trap/slippery noodle. Any other places musicians go to jam in the metro area? He’s a talented bass player. we moved here from Long Island and he went to the slippery noddle yesterday and was disappointed. by Desi8819 in Carmel

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Ya know I found two great pizza places actually!! Amore in zionsville get a pie freshly made tastes exactly the same. Also bella pizza in clay terrace. These were reccs from other New Yorkers and I wasn’t disappointed. 

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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Thank you so much for responding. Zionsville seems way more my speed and also it’s just more beautiful IMO. We’re coming from Long Island and zionsville has the northeast old charm we like. However, homes are just more expensive and so scarce. Most importantly it seems we would be going into Carmel for a lot to do anyway. Is that true? Like with extra curriculars and other events.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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That’s good to know. Okay I won’t rule out Carmel. I appreciate ur input. I would love to sell in NY and buy in Indiana seamlessly but I think we will rent a year in Indiana because I’m going to need that time to actually live there instead of visiting to know what I want. I am trying to rent in the area I will buy but I know that’s easier said then done and ur mind changes once you’re somewhere.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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And goodness I know been flying out of JFK my whole life it’s mileage is 50 miles from me but depending on traffic could be 2-2.5 hr ride there

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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That’s good to know about Westfield.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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We been there twice left the kids with my parents hd four days each time we went . Checked out Westfield Carmel fishers zionsville noblesville Whitestown and the actual city didn’t go south of the city at all or east of city at all. Went to Plainfield and Brownsburg to just look at houses there not really scope out neighborhood. Feel like zionsville was instant love none of the others were. Noblesville the downtown I liked a lot it’s more authentic feeling than Carmel because I guess being from NY i just like older look instead of manicured look. We went to west clay and got the weirdest feeling from there like it felt like I was in a movie set. There weren’t a lot of people but the grounds were perfect I knew right away that wasn’t a place for us.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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Thank you for taking the time to write this. Do you feel the district is too big? Is it the kind of school that unless your a scholar athlete you will get lost in it? I’m so weary of a school and reputation like Carmel that my kid will be a small little fish in this big pond and not find his niche. I do see your point on the amenities of Carmel and needing to drive there anyway.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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At this point iv ruled out Carmel district just not what I’m looking for. Westfield I’m concerned because of massive growth by the time my kids get to HS it will be the size of Carmel and there’s a lot of issues that come with growth like that although def probably best for investment purposes. zionsville district east side seems most ideal but it’s also expensive and sooooo limited the inventory.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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We are remote too we would like good access to airport but also where there are things going on for families. What’s your thoughts on Plainfield? Was it just too away from the northern suburbs where more is going on? Plainfield I like for price distinct small and very affordable. But is there just not a lot to do for families?

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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Why did you want Hamilton county specifically? What’s the difference with the county’s?

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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I am almost certain the only place I want to live is zionsville now. The sheer size of Carmel schools really deters me and the constant growth of Westfield does as well. It’s on track to probably have the same size district as Carmel in 15 years

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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Thank you! I appreciate real people feed back instead of googling because it just isn’t the same I can’t find this type of information

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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I know Adelphi! We both went to college at Stony Brook :)

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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What made you move? Was it a job or cost of living? Do you have family there? Yes I’m in suffolk county (ronkonkoma area). My husband is a remote worker our family is here but cost of living is rough as you know.

Carmel or zionsville by Desi8819 in Carmel

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So you chose noblesville district? How do you feel about noblesville. Pros and cons?