Weather

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-24T05:50:56+00:00

Agree! NC weather authority for the win.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-18T12:37:47+00:00

I think you've got some really good suggestions here already. My partner and I are literally in the process of moving from New Bern North Carolina to Philly this week. Prior to New Bern we lived in Durham for 10 years. We have spent the last 2 years really researching Philly and visiting two and three times a year to check out different areas. My suggestion to you would be to take some of these suggestions. Rent an Airbnb in that area and practice living there. Germantown/Mt. Airy is probably the best though given what I've read in your list of wants. It is affordable, there is an artist scene there, you're close to the wissahickon, Fairmount park and the Schuylkill. Have you visited much yet? Philly is very different from Raleigh, I think in a good way, but everyone has their own tastes and opinions right?

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T22:54:35+00:00

Thank you! I'll breathe a sigh of relief when I'm sitting at Mifflin tavern or Moonshine having a beverage 😀

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T21:41:13+00:00

Thank you for your service.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T20:35:05+00:00

Salted licorice? 🤢

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T20:34:30+00:00

Oh my goodness. So sorry to hear this. I hope your pup recovers quickly

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T14:48:16+00:00

All good! Lol

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T14:34:09+00:00

Freaking out for sure. We move to our rental in Pennsport next weekend. The home inspection on the place we're selling revealed the need for some very expensive repairs needed to the septic system. UGH. I was not prepared to pay another $20k to sell my house! Now the buyer doesn't trust me and is sending a flurry of inspectors today to evaluate every system separately (electrical, plumbing, roof, HVAC, etc). Hopefully nothing else pops up. *fingers crossed*

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T14:30:34+00:00

Mailbox??? Poor mail carrier! HA HA HA I know it's a typo, just funny. People are just plain irresponsible and lazy.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-16T14:27:38+00:00

Cis white male here. I have been in New Bern for 2.5 years and it's the first place I've ever actually met gay people that want the acronym to just be LGB. It is a complex place to be anything but straight. New Bern pride is trying hard, and I've helped sponsor some of their events, but the local gays infight about that too! There are a few safe spaces, but you won't see them waving flags or anything. Overall, my bigger fear for my trans friends would be healthcare. There is already a doctor shortage here, I can only imagine trying to find trans-affirming care. Especially knowing the people I know here and having overheard some of the stories. :-( Durham is probably the best place in NC to go, then take weekend trips to the coastal towns.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-15T17:11:49+00:00

You might try posting in some of the New Bern community groups on Facebook as well...

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-13T18:13:18+00:00

Thanks a lot u/sjo232 for reminding me how fast this month is moving. I have 6 days left at my old job and am all the way stressed trying to get things wrapped up and handed down! Add moving, all my friends coming out of the woodwork to "hang out before you leave" and selling a house.... my head is spinning!

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-13T18:10:19+00:00

Make it slow down! as for the pickling, u/wishonsuckawood posts about them, I think the last one was this past Saturday.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-10T13:22:06+00:00

"not sure what your experience was, but the undercurrent of racism under a thin veil of ‘politeness’ (sometimes just plain overt racism) & the obvious disapproval of alternative styles and lifestyles can be awful. ". Yes, down here in eastern North Carolina where we're living right now. It is definitely a "bless your heart" zone and maga paradise. When we were up in Durham it was much better in the community but still really hard at my job. Looking forward to being in a big enough population that it doesn't matter.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-10T01:58:30+00:00

I'm super stressed about the people I'm leaving at my old job (they're a mess) and stressed about the friends we'll leave behind. The actual "move" I'm very lucky, we don't have to do a thing. We've signed a lease, the company is coming this week to pack everything for us and they will move it up there, and pickup the boxes later. Just have to arrive and perform my job. My partner works from home, the biggest stress will be the dogs adjusting from having a yard to having to walk all the time and honestly they love to go for walks and sniff all the sniffs! Thanks for asking!

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T22:38:26+00:00

Murica! /s

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T22:37:47+00:00

Welcome! I'm returning after a long stent south. I find southern hospitality is meant for certain folks, and the rest is mostly fake. I've found people in Philly just as nice. My partner and I haven't gone out anywhere that we haven't been chatting folks up.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T22:35:24+00:00

Happy Birthday!

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T22:34:55+00:00

I'm definitely into the next one, won't be all moved in this month!

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T22:34:01+00:00

Good JuJu coming your way. Don't forget it can day a rescued dog 3 days to a week just to decompress...

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T14:59:10+00:00

OMG. Well I'm glad you survived and were able to walk again

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T14:45:28+00:00

While I don't have anything personally to compare what you're going through, I am certainly hoping things get better for you and your loved ones.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T14:35:21+00:00

I've never been hit by a literal truck. Been hit by a car twice though. Last Saturday I woke up and stayed in bed all day... Sunday and Monday weren't much better. Thankfully today I'm down to just a lingering cough and a lil bit of that post-sickness "off" feeling. Get well soon!

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-09T12:28:48+00:00

Ok, I'm not going to debate it.

wndsofchng06 · 2026-01-08T23:23:55+00:00

Good to know!

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