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Started by Capetan Mihali, December 04, 2011, 01:05:38 AM

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Capetan Mihali

December 04, 2011, 01:05:38 AM
I'm working in Charlotte, N.C. next summer.  I've never been there, and I can't get a good grasp on what's like... Banking town? Southern and sprawling?

I would welcome any descriptions of the city and especially any suggestions of exciting attractions/things to do.  :) 

Definitely going to the NASCAR museum, and maybe the Coca-Cola 600.  :alberta:  :cool:
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Ideologue

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December 04, 2011, 01:07:39 AM
I'm nearby.  That makes Charlotte cooler than it would otherwise be.  Other than that, there's Carowinds.
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Capetan Mihali

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December 04, 2011, 01:22:49 AM
Looks like one of those $50-entry amusement parks.  :hmm:   And I don't do rollercoasters.  That is one of my few bedrock principles.  I've got enough fucking worries as it is.   <_<

But I'd definitely like to make an excursion down to the lesser Carolina and shoot the shit.  :)  Unless you have business in Charlotte for some reason...  I should have at least a beater to drive around in, since rent is so much cheaper down there.   :sleep:
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CountDeMoney

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December 04, 2011, 01:44:20 AM
Charlotte is old town meets big fast growth.  Has everything you need.

Law enforcement-wise, it's a microcosm of Baltimore.  Big crime and related homicides relegated to the darkie neighborhoods.

So sorry, sucker.

dps

#4
December 04, 2011, 06:15:42 AM
The North Carolina Zoo at Asheboro is about 90 miles away from Charlotte but worth the drive.

The Brain

#5
December 04, 2011, 09:51:05 AM
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December 04, 2011, 12:12:39 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 04, 2011, 01:44:20 AM
Charlotte is old town meets big fast growth.  Has everything you need.

Law enforcement-wise, it's a microcosm of Baltimore.  Big crime and related homicides relegated to the darkie neighborhoods.

So sorry, sucker.

:yes:

The only place worse crime-wise in NC is Fayettenam.
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December 04, 2011, 12:57:46 PM
Is that in Vayettenam?
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December 04, 2011, 01:35:06 PM
Quote from: Capetan Mihali on December 04, 2011, 01:05:38 AM
 

Definitely going to the NASCAR museum, and maybe the Coca-Cola 600.  :alberta:  :cool:

There you go. Do both.
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December 04, 2011, 02:52:11 PM
Smells bad, looks worse.  Charlotte is the Jaron of North Carolina metropolises.
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Caliga

#10
December 04, 2011, 03:08:37 PM
Charlotte is the capital of NASCAR nation. :cool:
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CountDeMoney

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December 04, 2011, 04:29:09 PM
Quote from: Strix on December 04, 2011, 12:12:39 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on December 04, 2011, 01:44:20 AM
Charlotte is old town meets big fast growth.  Has everything you need.

Law enforcement-wise, it's a microcosm of Baltimore.  Big crime and related homicides relegated to the darkie neighborhoods.

So sorry, sucker.

:yes:

The only place worse crime-wise in NC is Fayettenam.

lol Fayettenam.  Not even a police force made up of Green Beanies can save that town.

Darth Wagtaros

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December 05, 2011, 09:26:37 AM
Quote from: Caliga on December 04, 2011, 03:08:37 PM
Charlotte is the capital of NASCAR nation. :cool:
:( 

I just don't get NASCAR.  I don't deny teh skill involved in not dying out there, but it just doesn't seem fun to watch. 
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Admiral Yi

#13
December 05, 2011, 09:38:40 AM
People have told me a lot of the fun is related to the incredible noise.  Sort of like an all day Blue Angels flyover.

Valmy

#14
December 05, 2011, 09:43:16 AM
Quote from: Caliga on December 04, 2011, 03:08:37 PM
Charlotte is the capital of NASCAR nation. :cool:

Wow Cal.  You used to be cool.

Ok you used to be cooler.
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