Plattsburgh NY ???

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  • billandjudy
    SnowTime
    • Nov 2005
    • 351
    #1

    Plattsburgh NY ???

    Judy has a line on a job in the Plattsburgh area. As I am ready to semi-retire, I'm all for a change of scenery, any place closer to the Mts. and lakes would be fine w/ me. I was wondering if there were any members here from the area??
    Bill
    Cats#1668/1669 and Cats HH- ADK#6338
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    • trailrunner3
      Member
      • Feb 2006
      • 30
      #2
      I went to SUNY Plattsburgh and graduated in 2003. So I am pretty familar with the area, what questions do you have?

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        • Skyclimber
          SAFE CLIMBING
          • Dec 2003
          • 1086
          #3
          I live a few miles outside of Plattsburgh.
          "It is easier to become a Forty-Sixer than to be one. The art of the being is to keep one's sense of wonder after the excitement of the game is over."

          Paul Jamieson Class of '58

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            • Willie
              46er #5193W
              • Nov 2003
              • 240
              #4
              When I attended Paul Smith's College, I took a lot of road trips to Plattsburgh ... I don't remember too much.

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                • AdRegion
                  TourPro
                  • Dec 2004
                  • 318
                  #5
                  Raising my hand here.

                  Been in the Burgh since 94 when the wife and I moved from points West. We live in the city right downtown. She's a prof at the local SUNY, I've also got "advanced" degrees so we are familiar with college type towns.

                  Here's my rambling list of Pros:

                  Small town life. Benefit of city services - power, fire, police, etc. Proximity to lake, Northern Adirondacks, and major transportation routes. Low crime. Decent city school district. Great road biking once you get out of the city. Great road biking! Lot's of winter activity options close by when there is snow. One hour from High Peaks, Montreal, Burlinton,VT. Close to Point au Roche, Ausable Point, Lake Alice, and many other excellent birding locales. We have a Walmart. Lowes Hardware Store for home improvement fiends. They bake good bread daily at Price Chopper. I can walk around the corner to the beer store.

                  On the other hand...

                  Small town life. A lame college scene (IMHO). Lack of dining options, no quality ethnic type foods. Sucky library. Pedestrian and bicycle unfriendly. Strip mall Route 3 or somewhat still depressed Downtown. Liberal college establishment (see:wife). We have a Walmart.

                  Anyway, if you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to help or point you to the right place.
                  Adirondack Base Camp
                  Adirondack Trailhead

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                    • AdkWiley
                      Member
                      • Mar 2005
                      • 331
                      #6
                      My girlfriend and myself are in the plattsburgh area. Bout 25 min south in Ausable forks area. My g/f teaches and is finishing her masters up at plattsburgh and i and aquirng another degree over at Paul smiths. The area aroudn ehre and in jay are quite nice. If your looking for mountains and peace and quiet i'd recomend the area. hiking all around, high peaks arnt far, and plattsburgh is a short drive up the northway for work commute and if you need anything. Any other questions or anything feel free to ask!
                      "It's not where your from, it's where your at."

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