Life Well, Bye, Kansas City... - Page 7

**TinyEvel** · 11:20 PM

Those of you who know me and my story know I am a Southern California born and raised native but picked Chiefs as my NFL team in 1994 after the Montana win in Houston in the AFC divisional playoffs. Stayed a loyal and true Chiefs fan through the years and after finding CP in 2005 began coming out to KC once a year (thanks NZoner) for games.

2015 -- through random happenstance, I had an opportunity to come out here for a job. I did it. I made great progress in this firm, hiring and relocating new talent to KC, championing the boomtown that it is.

A few months ago, through some reorganization, I find myself leaving this firm. Not much opportunity for me any more in KC, so I relocated my family back to the West Coast last week. I must say as a born and raised Californian, the weather and the fitness here in CA, I have to pinch myself that I am lucky to be back here.

I still love KC and will be back for games, but here are a few things I observed after living in an entirely new region for the first time in my life.

1) The people are nice. Like, genuinely nice. It would take me three minutes to get through the grocery checkout just because the cashier would ask how I am doing and make small talk.

2) No traffic. I mean, the Plaza at Christmastime is basically any road in any city in California year-round. Getting from A to B in KC was always a breeze.

3) Season Tickets at Arrowhead are a dream come true. Being able to get to the stadium at 7 am every home game, and feel the rush of the crowd every week...now when I watch the games on TV it will be different. I'll surely miss being there, and the waft of BBQ smoke will be forever emblazoned in my mind.

4) It's a good life if you have very young kids. You can buy a three bedroom home for $150K with great schools. If you have teenage kids, moving here is more tough because most local kids have already bonded with friends.

5) Lots of people are overweight. Not to make a body issue statement but it's unhealthy. I hated myself for judging people there.

6) BUT.... Lots of people are active. I was surprised at how many people are running and playing tennis, etc. The workout here seems to be more for heart health than to be good looking fit, so, glad to see so many people getting out there and getting their heart rate up.

7) Produce goes bad too fast. Buy an avocado, better eat it that day. Same with lettuce. And Citrus. I was shocked how fast those fresh produce go bad.

8) Free parking in KC is a blessing. We just went to a museum in San Francisco, Parking was $24. That was focked. Ludicrous.

9) Fast healthy food is hard to come by in KC. We just ate fresh Mex burritos for lunch and in KC it seems all the fast options are Wendy's or Arby's or Burger King etc. It was an effort to eat fast/cheap/healthy there in KC.

10) The weather. Probably the most significant difference. I didn't mind the winters (many said the past two were mild) but the summers and the sticky heat, that was the worst. Three days here and it's 70 degrees and a cool breeze, that's a million dollar climate, and it cost that much.

11) KC is a boomtown. Look at all the development, there's a ton of opportunity there right now.

12) Body modification: People in KC seem to have a higher level of "fck what other people think" in terms of what they do to their hair/face/skin. As a result you get a lot of questionable tattoos and piercings and haircuts, etc. On one hand, i was appreciative of the diversity, on the other hand, it felt like the human modification version of the bad Charles Jersey I ordered online from China.

13) who the fock am I to say what KC is like or any other place. You be you, Kansas City, that's what makes you special. I'm gonna do me out here. I'll be back to visit and sing your praises in my social media feeds. All day long. Just hide the fat people.

TinyEvel out.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-13-2017, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Speaking of, Phoenix is starting to get up there.... 115+ early next week.

But it's a "dry" heat.

(Actually, it really is far different)

**Bearcat** · 06-13-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Strange, isn't it?

I always knew it was hot and humid in the summer, with often crazy ice storms and rain in the Spring. But after living in Los Angeles for my first year and heading back to KC, I couldn't believe it.

Earlier this year, we were in town in early March for six days. The first couple of days were cold and windy. The next couple were hot and extremely humid, with swirling hot and cold winds. From chilly to sweating in a matter of hours.

On our return, it was 75 and extremely windy and humid. We were stuck in the KCI airport for four hours due to tornadoes and rain in the area. Despite being 75, the HEAT was on at KCI and everyone, from airport restaurant employees to people waiting for flight were absolutely dripping in sweat.

I was told that the city controls the thermostat at KCI.

Neato.

I'm going back at the end of July and figured I'd suffocate then... what I didn't realize was the humidity would bug me a few weeks ago when it was only 65-70 out.

Sure, my skin is flaking off here and I now have a whole skin regime thing, but that whole weekend was just... sticky.

I'll click on KC weather every once in a while since it's still a favorite on wunderground, and it's kind of amusing.... winter looked great compared to the 3rd Spring in a row where it just rained and rained and rained, I noticed there was one week where it looked perfect in the low 80s and sunny, and now it's in the low-mid 90s. Ouch.

We get 30+ degree swings here every day/night, but it's very consistent day to day.... we've had weeks where it's in the low-mid 60s early in the morning and low-mid 80s in the afternoon. And it's always sunny (and without DST, it's sunny at like 4:45am, heh).

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-13-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

We get 30+ degree swings here every day/night, but it's very consistent day to day.... we've had weeks where it's in the low-mid 60s early in the morning and low-mid 80s in the afternoon. And it's always sunny (and without DST, it's sunny at like 4:45am, heh).

Same here.

56 degrees this morning at 8am, 88 degrees at 4pm.

I'll have the windows open by 8:30 tonight.

ModSocks · 06-13-2017, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BiStateNo

My Lease home was $3,450 per month. To buy said house was well over $500,000 for a house that you could buy in KC for $200,000 MAX. Not a brand new home, either.

Eastlake backs up to Chula Vista (or didn't you know that?)

I suppose we COULD have lived in National City - but the stink of the Ocean ruled that out..

We were once refused service at the Burger King (Eastlake) directly in front of the Costco because we didn't speak Spanish. Honest to God - the female employee turned her back and walked into the back room. Great Times!!

Thanks but no thanks....I'd prefer to leave the rest out (out of politeness).

Look, if it's your thing then good on you! I'm truly happy for you. Just wasn't for me.

Eastlake is chula vista, but its so far removed from old school chula vista that theyre nowhere near considered the same communities. Not even close to the same kind of living exprience. And im sorry but being refused service because you dont speak spanish? That sounds awfully fabricated....or at least missing some pretty big details.

And theres no need to be polite, lol. This is chiefsplanet!

Oh and yeah if you cant handle a community like eastlake then theres pretty much no way in hell you could live ANYWHERE in CA, certainly not a shit hole like national city.

But i get you now....most people dont refer to the ocean as stinky...

**Rain Man** · 06-13-2017, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I'm going back at the end of July and figured I'd suffocate then... what I didn't realize was the humidity would bug me a few weeks ago when it was only 65-70 out.

Sure, my skin is flaking off here and I now have a whole skin regime thing, but that whole weekend was just... sticky.

I'll click on KC weather every once in a while since it's still a favorite on wunderground, and it's kind of amusing.... winter looked great compared to the 3rd Spring in a row where it just rained and rained and rained, I noticed there was one week where it looked perfect in the low 80s and sunny, and now it's in the low-mid 90s. Ouch.

We get 30+ degree swings here every day/night, but it's very consistent day to day.... we've had weeks where it's in the low-mid 60s early in the morning and low-mid 80s in the afternoon. And it's always sunny (and without DST, it's sunny at like 4:45am, heh).

I marked Missouri off my half-marathon list last month with a race in Joplin. I got lucky on the temperature as it was in the low 60s, but the humidity was 97 percent. That's not an estimate; it's what the weather report showed. It was more of a swim than a run.

ModSocks · 06-13-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I live in Mexico USA and have never been refused services. Even in an all Spanish speaking establishment and I don't speak Spanish.

You were probably being a dick about something, dick.

Ditto and ive gone to legit spanish establishments that are clearly hiring illegals. Never had an issue and i dont speak spanish either.

Keep in mind as well that we're talking about eastlake, the community isnt exactly "wealthy" but its certainly upscale. Its mostly pcaked with white people and flips. Its not a place you're going to run into the poor, the illegals or the scum of society. Its pretty far removed from most of the county.

**Bearcat** · 06-13-2017, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

But it's a "dry" heat.

(Actually, it really is far different)

I'm a little interested in feeling it for myself... the consensus seems to be that after a while, ****ing hot is ****ing hot, but I've seen heat indexes of 105+ in KC, so another 10-15 degrees without the stickiness might not be THAT bad (I'm sure it would be after 4 straight months)?

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-13-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I'm a little interested in feeling it for myself... the consensus seems to be that after a while, ****ing hot is ****ing hot, but I've seen heat indexes of 105+ in KC, so another 10-15 degrees without the stickiness might not be THAT bad (I'm sure it would be after 4 straight months)?

I've been in Palm Springs (which is awesome, BTW) when it's been 115 and it was glorious. Perfect pool weather.

I'd take that over 85 with 90% humidity, whether that's Kansas or Florida.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-13-2017, 07:33 PM

Spanish speaking people gave poor service?

The guy's rep is turned off for a reason.

Good ****ing grief.

HC_Chief · 06-13-2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I've been in Palm Springs (which is awesome, BTW) when it's been 115 and it was glorious. Perfect pool weather.

I'd take that over 85 with 90% humidity, whether that's Kansas or Florida.

Yep. CA weather is unreal. When it's "hot", it's still not that hot (exception being Death Valley - it is truly f826ing HOT there"

**lewdog** · 06-13-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I've been in Palm Springs (which is awesome, BTW) when it's been 115 and it was glorious. Perfect pool weather.

I'd take that over 85 with 90% humidity, whether that's Kansas or Florida.

Abso-****ing-lutely right on that. If it's 115 degrees, low humidity and there's a breeze (Phx usually has one), I can get out of the pool and get a chill. This is prime pool weather right now.

Rasputin · 06-13-2017, 07:49 PM

Garden City Kansas McDonalds has their menu in Spanish and you order uno dos tres cuotro or cinco for the item of food you want. They aren't rude people.

English is secondary language in Garden City Kansas.

**Bearcat** · 06-13-2017, 07:53 PM

In conclusion, we totally agree with what you said about the weather, TinyEvel.

**Buzz** · 06-13-2017, 07:55 PM

LOL, what a bunch of weather pussies.

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-13-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Buzz

LOL, what a bunch of weather pussies.

Yeah, it's a badge of honor to live in one of the harshest climates in the US, when one can afford to live elsewhere.

I hate all of the Hawaiins.

They're pussies.

06-12-2017, 11:14 PM
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5397131	Well, Bye, Kansas City... Those of you who know me and my story know I am a Southern California born and raised native but picked Chiefs as my NFL team in 1994 after the Montana win in Houston in the AFC divisional playoffs. Stayed a loyal and true Chiefs fan through the years and after finding CP in 2005 began coming out to KC once a year (thanks NZoner) for games. 2015 -- through random happenstance, I had an opportunity to come out here for a job. I did it. I made great progress in this firm, hiring and relocating new talent to KC, championing the boomtown that it is. A few months ago, through some reorganization, I find myself leaving this firm. Not much opportunity for me any more in KC, so I relocated my family back to the West Coast last week. I must say as a born and raised Californian, the weather and the fitness here in CA, I have to pinch myself that I am lucky to be back here. I still love KC and will be back for games, but here are a few things I observed after living in an entirely new region for the first time in my life. 1) The people are nice. Like, genuinely nice. It would take me three minutes to get through the grocery checkout just because the cashier would ask how I am doing and make small talk. 2) No traffic. I mean, the Plaza at Christmastime is basically any road in any city in California year-round. Getting from A to B in KC was always a breeze. 3) Season Tickets at Arrowhead are a dream come true. Being able to get to the stadium at 7 am every home game, and feel the rush of the crowd every week...now when I watch the games on TV it will be different. I'll surely miss being there, and the waft of BBQ smoke will be forever emblazoned in my mind. 4) It's a good life if you have very young kids. You can buy a three bedroom home for $150K with great schools. If you have teenage kids, moving here is more tough because most local kids have already bonded with friends. 5) Lots of people are overweight. Not to make a body issue statement but it's unhealthy. I hated myself for judging people there. 6) BUT.... Lots of people are active. I was surprised at how many people are running and playing tennis, etc. The workout here seems to be more for heart health than to be good looking fit, so, glad to see so many people getting out there and getting their heart rate up. 7) Produce goes bad too fast. Buy an avocado, better eat it that day. Same with lettuce. And Citrus. I was shocked how fast those fresh produce go bad. 8) Free parking in KC is a blessing. We just went to a museum in San Francisco, Parking was $24. That was focked. Ludicrous. 9) Fast healthy food is hard to come by in KC. We just ate fresh Mex burritos for lunch and in KC it seems all the fast options are Wendy's or Arby's or Burger King etc. It was an effort to eat fast/cheap/healthy there in KC. 10) The weather. Probably the most significant difference. I didn't mind the winters (many said the past two were mild) but the summers and the sticky heat, that was the worst. Three days here and it's 70 degrees and a cool breeze, that's a million dollar climate, and it cost that much. 11) KC is a boomtown. Look at all the development, there's a ton of opportunity there right now. 12) Body modification: People in KC seem to have a higher level of "fck what other people think" in terms of what they do to their hair/face/skin. As a result you get a lot of questionable tattoos and piercings and haircuts, etc. On one hand, i was appreciative of the diversity, on the other hand, it felt like the human modification version of the bad Charles Jersey I ordered online from China. 13) who the fock am I to say what KC is like or any other place. You be you, Kansas City, that's what makes you special. I'm gonna do me out here. I'll be back to visit and sing your praises in my social media feeds. All day long. Just hide the fat people. TinyEvel out. Last edited by TinyEvel; 06-12-2017 at 11:20 PM..
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06-13-2017, 07:33 PM	#99
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06-13-2017, 07:49 PM	#102
Rasputin Tip of the hat LIV Champs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ks Casino cash: $3465421	Garden City Kansas McDonalds has their menu in Spanish and you order uno dos tres cuotro or cinco for the item of food you want. They aren't rude people. English is secondary language in Garden City Kansas.
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06-13-2017, 07:53 PM	#103
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2794931	In conclusion, we totally agree with what you said about the weather, TinyEvel. __________________
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06-13-2017, 07:55 PM	#104
Buzz I like Pie! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In my garage Casino cash: $10016623	LOL, what a bunch of weather pussies.
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