Northern Virginia

[thirsty moore]

I grew up in Aspen Hill, MD. right next to Wheaton.  Unlike Mankie, I was pretty happy living there.  Lots of green space, tons of stuff to do.  Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside Gardens, recreation centers, and close to the metro. Good schools and tons of different nationalities.  It was a bit less expensive when we moved there.  Wheaton metro was still under construction.
 
 

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  All joking aside,and hopefully it's not too off topic, lest I get told to fuck off...
 
 But a question for both the Marylanders and NoVA people:
 
 What do you see as the advantages/disadvantages of living in MD vs. living in VA? (leaving out DC as an option)

[Yank]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
 
 
    Basically, I think we're looking for somewhere wear we can afford a

You should never wear what you can't afford!  Look at Mankie and all those Tommy Hil. shirts he wears to work.
 
 Sorry Rhett, but you never miss a chance to have a laugh with other peoples typos!

[Jaguär]

You know, most of that list fits most of Maryland too. The big difference being is that most Marylanders don't have the money that a lot of people in NOVA have. NOVA has a lot more Upper Middle Class whereas Maryland has a lot more Lower Middle Class households or families. And NOVA has a whole lot more 'very rich' people than Maryland, with the exception of small parts of the DC beltway area.

[eslmusic]

man driving into VA is the worst. it's like being funnelled. and where's the soul gringos? where is the soul?

[mankie]

Originally posted by thirsty moore:
 [QB] I grew up in Aspen Hill, MD. right next to Wheaton.  Unlike Mankie, I was pretty happy living there.  Lots of green space, tons of stuff to do.  Wheaton Regional Park, Brookside Gardens, recreation centers, and close to the metro. Good schools and tons of different nationalities.  It was a bit less expensive when we moved there.  Wheaton metro was still under construction.
 
 

Huh....I like were I live thirsty, why do you think I bought a house there? My neighbourhood always has kids playing outside which is unusual for over here, and the neighbours always say hello to each other...even if it is a nod and a smile because of the diversity of nationalities, which is also very nice. Wheaton has definately got some crime and gang issues, which are spreading upwards towards us, but you could say that for any area that the houses are under $350k.
 
 I don't think I've ever put Aspen Hill/Wheaton down, unless just in jest.

[thirsty moore]

I'm happy that you like where you live and I apologize for my misconception of you.  The impression that I've gotten is that you're more than eager to move to Ireland.  I read that as you disliking where you live.  Clearly, I was wrong.  Which is good, because other than the families deeply affected by the sniper, I don't see how anyone could not like the area.
 
 

Originally posted by mankie:
 Huh....I like were I live thirsty, why do you think I bought a house there?

[keithstg]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  What about Laurel? Are there nice parts of Laurel?

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 Hell no. They do have a racetrack, though.

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

We did drive by one nice area that was adjacent to a horse farm. Think maybe we've ruled out Laurel though.
 
 

Originally posted by keithstg:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  What about Laurel? Are there nice parts of Laurel?

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 Hell no. They do have a racetrack, though. [/QB][/QUOTE]

[jakez468]

as a 19 year-old from maryland, ive noticed kids from VA are generally uglier than those from md. i think alot of ppl could give two shits about VA or Northern VA. it may make a difference to you if you live in VA, but otherwise im not sure anybody cares. that lists comes off pretty arrogant and redundant too. ANYBODY HAVE AN EXTRA TICKET FOR DUKE???

[ggw]

Originally posted by jakez468:
  as a 19 year-old from maryland, ive noticed kids from VA are generally uglier than those from md.

Those are just the ones we export to the crappy colleges in Maryland.
 
 If UMD beats Duke, will you all hang out in your baseball caps, burning your furniture in the middle of the street?

[keithstg]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
   

Originally posted by jakez468:
  as a 19 year-old from maryland, ive noticed kids from VA are generally uglier than those from md.

Those are just the ones we export to the crappy colleges in Maryland.
 
 If UMD beats Duke, will you all hang out in your baseball caps, burning your furniture in the middle of the street? [/b]

That is a good point. One has to take into account the abysmal state university system in MD. VA's, on the other hand, is top notch. I guess that may be getting ahead of things for the "Miller's", though...

[Jaguär]

Originally posted by jakez468:
  as a 19 year-old from maryland, ive noticed kids from VA are generally uglier than those from md. i think alot of ppl could give two shits about VA or Northern VA. it may make a difference to you if you live in VA, but otherwise im not sure anybody cares. that lists comes off pretty arrogant and redundant too. ANYBODY HAVE AN EXTRA TICKET FOR DUKE???

LOLOLOLOL!!!! Oh, shit. I've never noticed that. Makes me wonder what your concept of beauty is.

[mankie]

Does Virginia let blacks in it's colleges?
 
 Do they still let girls in that tinpot solder school thingie they have?

[ggw]

Mattel recently announced the release of Limited Edition dolls for the Northern Virginia market:
 
  McLean Barbie
 This princess Barbie is only sold at Neiman's in Tysons II. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired dog named Honey, and a cookie- cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face  lift. Workaholic Ken  sold only in conjunction with "augmented" version.
 
 Falls Church Barbie
 This modern-day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full time occupation or secondary education. Traffic-jamming cell phone included, headset sold separately.
 
 Manassas Barbie
 This recently paroled former "Porn Actress" Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a Chevy with dark tinted  windows, and a methlab kit. This model is only available after dark and can only be paid for in  cash. Preferably small, untraceable bills. Unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about.
 
 Great Falls Barbie
 This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card, and country club membership.  Also available for this set are shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. You  won't be able to afford  any of them.
 
 Woodbridge Barbie
 This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt, and Tweety Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Coors Light and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's ass when she is drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely  free.
 
 Sterling Barbie
 This collagen injected, rhinoplastic Barbie wears a leopard print bikini outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends at the McMansion.  Percocet prescription available.
 
 Leesburg Barbie
 This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer-Gut Ken out of Fontana Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter top. Also
 available with a  mobile home.
 
 North Arlington Barbie
 This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, archless feet, hairy armpits, no makeup, and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her "Willow". She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two North  Arlington Barbie's and the optional Subaru  wagon, you get a rainbow flag sticker for free.
 
 South Arlington Barbie
 This Spanish-speaking-only Barbie comes with a 1984 Toyota with expired temporary plates and three baby Barbies in the back seat, but no car seats. The optional Ken doll comes with a paint-bucket lunch pail and is missing three fingers on his left hand.  Green cards are not available for South Arlington Barbie or Ken.

[keithstg]

Originally posted by ggwâ?¢:
  Mattel recently announced the release of Limited Edition dolls for the Northern Virginia market:
 
  McLean Barbie
 This princess Barbie is only sold at Neiman's in Tysons II. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade handbags, a Lexus SUV, a long-haired dog named Honey, and a cookie- cutter house. Available with or without tummy tuck and face  lift. Workaholic Ken  sold only in conjunction with "augmented" version.
 
 Falls Church Barbie
 This modern-day homemaker Barbie is available with Ford Windstar minivan and matching gym outfit. She gets lost easily and has no full time occupation or secondary education. Traffic-jamming cell phone included, headset sold separately.
 
 Manassas Barbie
 This recently paroled former "Porn Actress" Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, a Ray Lewis knife, a Chevy with dark tinted  windows, and a methlab kit. This model is only available after dark and can only be paid for in  cash. Preferably small, untraceable bills. Unless you are a cop, then we don't know what you are talking about.
 
 Great Falls Barbie
 This yuppie Barbie comes with your choice of BMW convertible or Hummer H2. Included are her own Starbucks cup, credit card, and country club membership.  Also available for this set are shallow Ken and Private School Skipper. You  won't be able to afford  any of them.
 
 Woodbridge Barbie
 This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, a NASCAR shirt, and Tweety Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has a six-pack of Coors Light and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over 5 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken's ass when she is drunk. Purchase her pickup truck separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely  free.
 
 Sterling Barbie
 This collagen injected, rhinoplastic Barbie wears a leopard print bikini outfit and drinks cosmopolitans while entertaining friends at the McMansion.  Percocet prescription available.
 
 Leesburg Barbie
 This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie has a pair of her own high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer-Gut Ken out of Fontana Barbie's house. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, and a see-through halter top. Also
 available with a  mobile home.
 
 North Arlington Barbie
 This doll is made of actual tofu. She has long straight brown hair, archless feet, hairy armpits, no makeup, and Birkenstocks with white socks. She prefers that you call her "Willow". She does not want or need a Ken doll, but if you purchase two North  Arlington Barbie's and the optional Subaru  wagon, you get a rainbow flag sticker for free.
 
 South Arlington Barbie
 This Spanish-speaking-only Barbie comes with a 1984 Toyota with expired temporary plates and three baby Barbies in the back seat, but no car seats. The optional Ken doll comes with a paint-bucket lunch pail and is missing three fingers on his left hand.  Green cards are not available for South Arlington Barbie or Ken.

Hillarious.