Thread: Moving to the US from Ireland (Destination: Albuquerque, NM)

Originally Posted by Nix

Mad,

Al Gore invented this thing called the Interweb. If you have a computer and a modem, you can buy Proraso from reputable dealers who are willing to take your hard-earned money in dollars, euros, or pounds (I have a couple tubes in my cabinet from just such a transaction).

As for Whisky, Bushmills (and Jameson) are sold by the case here. We can even purchase good whisky like Ardbeg and Lagavullin. I can't speak to the quality of the sherries available here, but then, does that really matter?

Even as a northern rube, I have had occasion to visit Albuquerque. While it is not my favorite city in the U.S.A., it ain't bad, and has good access to some great country. New Mexico is a fabulous state. I never tire of the mountains there. I've spent more time in Taos and Santa Fe, and can easily see settling in one of those towns. Frankly I'm a bit confused by the negativity being expressed toward the "Land of Enchantment" and suspect a ruse. Just between you and me, I constantly tell people horror stories about Wyoming...just to deter them from visiting or moving here. I suspect the same is going on here. (Part of the reason I'm so willing to talk up New Mexico is because I don't want you moving here. Sorry, nothing personal.)

Slainte,

N

Thanks for all the replies

@Nix thanks for the slap I was being a little lazy. but then I have a lot to do before the shipping company get here.

I'm sort of astonished by the negative reponses but I guess this is normal, I'd discourage anyone from moving to Dublin - but if you did you'd probably love it.

In the summer your gonna die of the heat and in the winter freeze your butt off.

Err, oddly a summer peak average of 90°F doesn't worry me (hotter in Spain last year on holiday), neither does an average low of 23°F (we hit 3°F here in Dublin last year)

Bears seem to be a problem all over, can't speak about mountain cats. @thebigspendur I'm wondering why you stay

Thanks all

Just bring all your fav tea,you can get everything else for alot less money than Dublin. A tub of Proaso will cost 8.99 US cheap enough!! And Welcome aboard,and brush up on your Spanish,this is America !!!

Originally Posted by nessmuck

Just bring all your fav tea,you can get everything else ...

Tea! Great point. It can be hard to find good tea in the states. Sometimes you can find a specialty shop that sells good teas. For daily use I order tea from Murchies. Start every day off with a pot of Irish Breakfast brewed from their loose tea. I have no idea if it has anything to do with Ireland, but it's a great first cuppa.

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I think I reacted a little too strongly to negative comments that were probably meant to be humorous.

My apologies.

Originally Posted by MadsL

Thanks for all the replies

@Nix thanks for the slap I was being a little lazy. but then I have a lot to do before the shipping company get here.

I'm sort of astonished by the negative reponses but I guess this is normal, I'd discourage anyone from moving to Dublin - but if you did you'd probably love it.




Err, oddly a summer peak average of 90°F doesn't worry me (hotter in Spain last year on holiday), neither does an average low of 23°F (we hit 3°F here in Dublin last year)

Bears seem to be a problem all over, can't speak about mountain cats. @thebigspendur I'm wondering why you stay

Thanks all

I wish I could move from this place but it's such an impoverished state real estate is so low I couldn't afford to move anywhere if I was able to sell my house. Also in late June through July it's 100F every day sometimes higher and winter here is really at night. It's routinely in the low 20s and teens at night in January.

I hope you realize we're all pulling your chain here. It's really a wonderful place you'll love it.