Since this post is fast turning into a furball, I'll pitch into the fight.

Having been on reserve for my 1st 2 yrs in the MD, I got to know MEM pretty well. Yep, it sucked being in a crashpad in Cordova, no - I didn't like the murder count every night, yes - I DO like BBQ, but I got out and made friends (no, not FedEx'ers either). I also made better friends of some of the guys I had the privledge to fly with who lived in MEM. In all, it has worked out good. I have friends to visit in MEM -- some who are purple and some who are not.

I could live in MEM but like where I am now. I'm a quick commute to MEM but more importantly my seniority now affords double DH's or a pretty good selection of lines. To me, it's a wash. I cannot complain.

If I was married with kids then it would be a no brainer for me -- move to MEM, bid the highest seat I could hold, and bid RB. Since I'm a single 40-something bidding around 50% with too much time and $$$$ on my hands, I've even considered living in Paris or Frankfurt. ALA was a thought but it's to tough to get anywhere from there not to mention VISA issues.

With all due respect to Falconjet, I have gotten into the jet before and local Memphians have launched into a tirade about living in Memfrica and how much they hate it but "their kids, their wife, blah, blah, blah......" It's not just the commuters hatin' on MEM -- some of the folks that live there dis the place too.

Lastly, as a HUGE music lover, MEM is a great place! I have seen some fabulous talent and good acts. Been to a couple of churches with some incredible music directors and music that's all across the spectrum.

 

Hey, if they live here and they *****, that is their problem. Those guys should grow some nuts and move the kids and their wife then. Problem solved.

FJ

 

Unlike most I grew up and lived most of my 43 yrs in the Lakeland area. Live was good and crime was low. Now Memphis is number one in violent crime and in the top 10 for most other offenses. There are good places to live currently with children Collierville, East Germantown, some isolated areas out east in the Poplar area. Most guys live in Gtown, Collierville or out in the Surrounding counties Shelby, Desoto, Fayette. Look at the published school scores and visit them to decide for yourself which suit you desires. I have heard good things about all except Fayette. Guy I am currently flying with just reenrolled his 2 girls in St. Marys a private school for next year to the tune of 27,000. Here is the rub to Memphis; you are one mall or new subdivision from having to move. Once an area gets desirable the developers build zero lot line houses of low quality and bring in people you might not want to be your neighbors which tank the neighbor hood eventually. Collierville seems to have staved this off more than most. My advice would be possibly rent first to see if your family likes Memphis and find a REALLY GOOD realtor. For what its worth, once I started flying for FedEx I moved 2 hours east to Pickwick Lake. There are many good places to live within 3 hours drive to Memphis. PM me if you have any questions.

 

I guess you just want a little respect for your decisions and choices, much like the respect you show for others on a message board. So words and other's opinions can be "offensive" to you, wonder if that works both ways?

 

Yes, but being as Memphis is about the 10th largest city in the US and is sporting the 13th highest murder rate (both are per capita), they are doing better than say, a city that's 5th largest with the 5th largest murder rate. Get it?

Please don't tell anyone that I've been supporting Memphis, because first of all, they'd not believe it, and secondly they'd think I've been drinking way too much purple coolaid.

 

10th largest city ...per capita??? Aren't all cities the same population, per capita, 1 person per person.

 

Must be Over-60 math!

Math test for you:

Gigundo Town - 5,000,000 people - 400 murders/yr
Metropolis - 3,000,000 people - 300 murders/yr
Bay City - 2,000,000 people - 250 murders/yr
Mud City - 1,000,000 people - 225 merders/yr

Which City has the highest murder rate? What are the murder rates for each city!

 

You got me. It must be because it's after 6PM and I'm not thinking quite right. However, after seeing that Avatar with the rather large gal on it, I've decided that in Memphis there's more than one person per person. Besides, it serves me right for defending the sh!thole called Mecca-Red-Necka.

 

Wow! I never knew that many people were so passionate AGAINST Memphis. Obviously, everyone is allowed their own opinion and I do appreciate you sharing yours with me. For the last 3 years I've had the luxury of living where I am based and also enjoying where I live. I know thousands of people commute yet I'm just not ready to deal with that regardless of how easy it can be. Anyway you slice it it's still commuting and you're still using your free time getting to and from work. If and when we decide to move to MEM I just wanted an idea of where to research and look into. I do believe this thread has provided that and I thank you. If we do move there I hope I don't get blasted for it someday in the cockpit. However, like I said, everyone is entitled to their own opinion...it only gets annoying when you didn't ask for it. And besides, nothing is ever set in stone so if it does suck and we are truly unhappy....we move!

Let's put this one to bed.

Thanks again.

 

No disrepect intended to those of you who like memphis - just an honest question.

Like what?