DKilbourne Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well, I've been in the Columbus area since 1988 and I have been offered a job in Solon. I will be staying in Akron, where I was born and spent 7 years of my life. I will miss being local, but life has taken me back to where it all started. Hell, maybe I will finally meet JP the colt master...haha. The good news is that there is a drive in right around the corner from where I will be that has cruise ins regularly. I will also have to call Norwalk and 42 my home tracks now too It's been fun and who knows, maybe I will be back in town someday. Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 I never met you in person unfortunately since I am quite possibly the most anti-social person on the board, but I wish you the best and hope it works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Welcome to the area! I live in the Akron Canton area but work in Painesville. It's no Columbus but there is plenty to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Congrats on the new job and change! Things at least seem like they are on upward trend in economy so hopefully it all stays good and allows for continued success. Never knew you personally but wish you the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Cheap livin', and lots of racing in that area. Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Well I'm sure it's something that's better for you, it's always been cool running into you randomly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Guys, it's 2017...Cleveland is pretty much a suburb of Columbus by now! Think of other cities like Chicago, NYC, DC, LA....it can take 2 hours just to commute to work each way, every day! Sad to have another guy leave the area, but good to know you're still in Ohio. There will always be a slot for car shenanigans here on CR for you! Best of luck in Akron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 26, 2017 Report Share Posted October 26, 2017 Over here in my neck of the woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin Miata Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Welcome to the area! I live in the Akron Canton area but work in Painesville. It's no Columbus but there is plenty to do. I do not envy your commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Well, I've been in the Columbus area since 1988 and I have been offered a job in Solon. Good times... If you don't mind sharing, who with? Grew up in B'ville-BHeights (kirks5oh was one year ahead of me) and living in Solon now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) I do not envy your commute. 60 hours a month & more in the winter. He'll be ok, Akron to Solon isn't bad as long as he stays away from the 271/480 interchange. There are quite a few members up this way too. Edited October 27, 2017 by Dammit Charlie Trying to not highjack thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 60 hours a month & more in the winter. He'll be ok, Akron to Solon isn't bad as long as he stays away from the 271/480 interchange. There are quite a few members up this way too. Ya... One you get past the diamond, Rt 8 from Akron to Macedonia is pretty nice. However, the 480-271 construction is a nightmare if you hit it at the wrong time, so I'd suggest once you get to Macedonia, you take Rt 82 east over to 91 north, and use that to finish the drive in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ya... One you get past the diamond, Rt 8 from Akron to Macedonia is pretty nice. However, the 480-271 construction is a nightmare if you hit it at the wrong time, so I'd suggest once you get to Macedonia, you take Rt 82 east over to 91 north, and use that to finish the drive in. OMG last week I was in Streetsboro for a business meeting and Waze made me go 480W to 271N to get back to Columbus. It was a standstill for 30 minutes, THEN I had to get off to take an overpass, reentering 271S for moar traffic. I should've taken the Turnpike. I think my dried blood is still all over the steering wheel from smashing my face against it. :doh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 27, 2017 Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Guys, it's 2017...Cleveland is pretty much a suburb of Columbus by now! Think of other cities like Chicago, NYC, DC, LA....it can take 2 hours just to commute to work each way, every day! ! It Legit took me 3+ hours to get from Pomona to santa Monica a few years back. About 30 miles. Would have been better off biking LOL OMG last week I was in Streetsboro for a business meeting and Waze made me go 480W to 271N to get back to Columbus. It was a standstill for 30 minutes, THEN I had to get off to take an overpass, reentering 271S for moar traffic. I should've taken the Turnpike. I think my dried blood is still all over the steering wheel from smashing my face against it. :doh: Yeah I always look at the map before I follow GPS sometimes it will def give you the SHAFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Good times... If you don't mind sharing, who with? Grew up in B'ville-BHeights (kirks5oh was one year ahead of me) and living in Solon now It's with a chemical manufacturing company currently owned by VWR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted October 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2017 Ya... One you get past the diamond, Rt 8 from Akron to Macedonia is pretty nice. However, the 480-271 construction is a nightmare if you hit it at the wrong time, so I'd suggest once you get to Macedonia, you take Rt 82 east over to 91 north, and use that to finish the drive in. My interview was last Friday at 8am, so I got to test out the drive. I went up rt 8 after seeing the massive amount of red on the gps map around 271/480. Then I heard that the construction through there made it aweful. Looks like rt 8 for me. It took me about 45 minutes to get there. Traffic was heavy, but moving along well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 OMG last week I was in Streetsboro for a business meeting and Waze made me go 480W to 271N to get back to Columbus WTF is up with that??? Unless you enabled "Avoid Toll Roads," the best way from Streetsboro is 80W > 77S > 271S > 71S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Solon is a nice area, we bought our last car there. Congratulations on the new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted October 30, 2017 Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 Grew up in B'ville-BHeights (kirks5oh was one year ahead of me) and living in Solon now No wonder he is rich prick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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