Houston-Downtown Part I

Chicago3rd · #1 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 12:08 AM**

Started at Alabama and Main and worked my way up and around Downtown. I am thrilled and feel a lot better after my short exploration! I think I am going to like it a lot here!

Going Up JP Morgan Chase (part II)

photoLith · #2 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 12:12 AM**

Wait, what did you just move down here or something?

On another note, if you want to see some cool houses and architecture near downtown, check out the historic 6th ward.

Expat · #3 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 12:20 AM**

Congrats on conquering a new city. I am jealous because I love seeing new cities and I have not been to Houston.

glowrock · #4 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 1:09 AM**

Great photos, and hope you enjoy your new home! I can't say I particularly loved my time in Houston, but different strokes for different folks, right?

Aaron (Glowrock)

Buckeye Native 001 · #5 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 1:29 AM**

I'm one of those weirdos that actually likes Houston, and living in frequently-mocked Arizona, I guess I sort of feel like I know what our Texan forumers deal with on a regular basis

diskojoe · #6 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 2:00 PM**

glad to see your digging on town. When we going to get some beers?

@glowrock - you know you loved it!

Travis007 · #7 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 2:56 PM**

Nice photos, Houston has a great collection of skyscrapers.

Chicago3rd · #8 Posted **Aug 30, 2011, 3:06 PM**

As soon as our stuff arrives....was still in Chicago last we heard. Suppose to be in between now and Sept 3rd. Plus I have to find a job...lol. Partner started his new career at U of H yesterday.

Expat · #9 Posted **Aug 31, 2011, 12:30 AM**

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As soon as our stuff arrives....was still in Chicago last we heard. Suppose to be in between now and Sept 3rd. Plus I have to find a job...lol. Partner started his new career at U of H yesterday.

Exciting! Why don't you become a house husband?

That is what I did when my partner was relocated to Boston. That is why I have so much time to take pictures and hang out on SSP.

Chicago3rd · #10 Posted **Aug 31, 2011, 12:38 AM**

Lol...did that for two years...I want a life...lol.

LSyd · #11 Posted **Aug 31, 2011, 1:16 AM**

classic Houston, thanks

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Expat · #12 Posted **Aug 31, 2011, 10:31 AM**

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Lol...did that for two years...I want a life...lol.

I am enjoying the break, but will probably get tired of it. Daytime TV is certainly an incentive to jump back into the job market.

SouthByMidwest · #13 Posted **Aug 31, 2011, 12:17 PM**

Solid show here of the architecture downtown. Maybe this talk of cooler weather and rain might turn into people out and about and a little more green in the scenery.

So, other than this ridiculous heat - it's not typical, even for here - what are you making of Houston so far?

Chicago3rd · #14 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 1:44 AM**

Accept for one bad pizza experience all is great....walked down to Herman Park today...man those geese are aggressive. I love the energy I feel from here. And so many beautiful neighborhoods! Love the heat....am a Texas boy and my partner is Korean so we are in heaven and getting giddy about this coming winter. Can't wait for a few months when we are all settled and doing day to day things.

I had my hopes really really low when I moved here. But that was a waste of time. This place will do us just fine!

diskojoe · #15 Posted **Sep 1, 2011, 2:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chicago3rd

Accept for one bad pizza experience all is great....walked down to Herman Park today...man those geese are aggressive. I love the energy I feel from here. And so many beautiful neighborhoods! Love the heat....am a Texas boy and my partner is Korean so we are in heaven and getting giddy about this coming winter. Can't wait for a few months when we are all settled and doing day to day things.

I had my hopes really really low when I moved here. But that was a waste of time. This place will do us just fine!

Very cool. Glad to see you are digging it. Houston is best if one has low expectations to begin with

You been to Montrose yet?