So, what's it like in Indiana?

[bull]

How many members have we from Indiana? There's a guy I work with who really talks it up and has plans to move back there in the next five years or so. My wife spent a semester there at Goshen College before we met and she said it was nice except for the cold winters and lack of landscape (mountains). I got to looking at some real estate listings this morning and discovered I can get 2-3 times the house for about half the money compared to my current location near Portland, Oregon, which basically means that if I could sell my house here for its appraised value I could almost buy a house outright in certain parts of Indiana. That or have a payment of around 1/3 what I'm paying now and cut the term from 30 to 15 years.

Are there any decent jobs there? According to my coworker there's actually more jobs than there are workers to fill them.

[471_Magnum]

I've lived in Southern Indiana for the last seven years. My wife and I really like it.

Housing and the job market varies dramatically from region to region. The Evansville area where I live has weathered the economic downturn fairly well, but I certainly wouldn't say there a job surplus. Housing market is very slow.

[dukeboy_318]

I live in Southern Indiana as well, Columbus area, where it flooded actually.  Indianas not too bad, not much to see or do, weather changes in 15 minutes(not kidding)  If you live south of Indianapolis, dont count of the TV stations to cover your area even if a Tornaode is on the ground(from expereience) All and all, i like indiana, they arent too strict on gun laws and most counties dont conduct emissions tests, things like that.

[69_500]

I live just south of Indianapolis, and its not all that bad. Having lived in a few different states, they are all pretty much the same once you get settled in. Having lived in Indiana, North Carolina, Florida, Illinois, and California, as well as Thailand everywhere is a little different. Granted not much scenery up in the northern part of the state, but there are hills in the southern part of the state. And some very pretty rolling hills just south of the midsection of the state. Winters are pretty mild compared to the other regions around the great lakes, and the summers aren't too bad either. Not sure on the whole housing market right now, I know its down from where it was a few years back (hence the reason for leaving the construction side of things), but there are plenty of jobs around if your willing to do some work.

[Shakey]

I've been to IN a few times and I don't think it's bad.  I like the landscape, farms etc. and the people are all very nice.  I'll be there again in August and plan on stopping at St. Elmo's Steakhouse for dinner.  One of the best in the United States IMO!

[68rt]

i live in ind just south of ftwayne i like it it works for me but then again never lived any place but ind

[Old Moparz]

My '68 Charger came from Corydon, Indiana. I know because I went there to get it.   

It was a nice ride through the state, & the Corydon area seemed very nice, but that wouldn't be enough info to go on for buying a house.

[DodgeByDave]

I live in Indianapolis, stay away from here as the Indy city county council has made it a shame to be in this city.

That said, when my GF and I move it will be to a small town but still in Indiana.

I've been around the world, to all 50 states and the only other state I would even consider is Alaska.

We are home to some of the greatest race tracks in the world

In the southern part of the state is some breath taking scenery, not quite mountains but a good variety of topography. Great hunting and fishing (just don't fish the white river from south of Ft. Wayne to Evansville).

We have a couple of nice reservoir areas (Lake Monroe is the largest), several state forestries and the Hoosier National Forest.

On the down side, most of the home prices are a reflection of the times. Overbuilt, over priced empty subdivisions and McMansions.

As far as jobs, the state is constantly complaining about the "Brain Drain" ( young college Grads taking jobs in and talents to other states) as it isn't considered glamorous to live here. I am a mechanic and tradesman and I don't have a shortage of work.

In the small towns and rural areas the people are friendly but shy and slow to warm up to outsiders.

The Indianapolis Mopar club is one of the finest anywhere Indy Mopar Club

And we are the home state of John Dillinger and Charlie Manson.

[bull]

  Well, things to think about. Around here you walk across town on the heads of hippies without touching the ground and I think there are more cars and people than there are trees and animals (and there's lots of trees and animals). I'm pretty much ready for small town America again.

[Charged]

To me personally, theres NOTHING in Indiana except for corn. I lived in Chicago and now I live in Louisville, both cities touch Indiana. Been around the place my entire life and yet again, its barely any better than Nebraska or Kansas. In Louisville we call Hoosiers "corn-billies"

[BB1]

No no, come to Kansas City. 

We are a super bunch of Charger guys out here. Whatever your vocation you can find a good job here.
Homes are fair priced and the Winters are not as harsh as Indiana.

I haven't seen any hippies around here, they mush have killed them off in the 70ds.

[Old Moparz]

Well, things to think about. Around here you walk across town on the heads of hippies without touching the ground and I think there are more cars and people than there are trees and animals (and there's lots of trees and animals). I'm pretty much ready for small town America again.

The Town of Newburgh is nice, not to large, but still has a lot of conveniences. There's a house on my dead end street for sale, & I lower the stereo after 2 AM.   

[moparstuart]

No no, come to Kansas City. 

We are a super bunch of Charger guys out here. Whatever your vocation you can find a good job here.
Homes are fair priced and the Winters are not as harsh as Indiana.

I haven't seen any hippies around here, they mush have killed them off in the 70ds.

yes jed , kansas city is the place you want to be , so pack up and come here     

[DodgeByDave]

Once upon a time......

A Kentuckian was standing on the Louisville side of the ohio river, pondering how to get across.

A hoosier on the other side asked him what he was doing, The kentuckian responded with his desire to cross the river without getting wet.

The hoosier kindly offered to shine his flashlight so that the kentuckian could walk across on the beam of light.

The Kentuckian just laughed and said no thanks, as he just knew that hoosier would turn off the flashlight when he was halfway across.

Things that Indiana has that kentucky doesn't:

1) Smart people

2) it is actually encouraged to marry outside the immediate family

3) Homes that aren't on wheels

4) Championship sports teams

5) Indoor plumbing

6) Paved roads

On that note, it's also been said that hoosiers are kentuckians that got lost on the way to michigan

Hoosiers like kentuckians, we gave them a college basketball championship in 1976 (oh wait, that was the refs that did that, my bad.)

It's true, Kentuckians are so said all the time even their grass is blue (blew?)

[chargerboy69]

Bull, I live in Fort Wayne (the second largest city in Indiana). I have lived here my entire life, except for my time in Columbus at Ohio State. I do enjoy living here. The winters can suck. A 4X4 vehicle is very nice to have during those months.

But summers around here are great. It is a lot of fun to go to car shows at these small town fairs.

Cost of living here is among the lowest in the country.

I will here people say "well there is not much to do". But I always have plenty to keep me busy. If you are ready to live in "the real America", Indiana just might be for you.

Tim

[chargerboy69]

i live in ind just south of ftwayne i like it it works for me but then again never lived any place but ind

No s#!t. I am in Fort Wayne. I did not know anyone on here was that close.

[68rt]

Bull, I live in Fort Wayne (the second largest city in Indiana). I have lived here my entire life, except for my time in Columbus at Ohio State. I do enjoy living here. The winters can suck. A 4X4 vehicle is very nice to have during those months.

But summers around here are great. It is a lot of fun to go to car shows at these small town fairs.

Cost of living here is among the lowest in the country.

I will here people say "well there is not much to do". But I always have plenty to keep me busy. If you are ready to live in "the real America", Indiana just might be for you.

Tim

its   true

[68rt]

i live in ind just south of ftwayne i like it it works for me but then again never lived any place but ind

No s#!t. I am in Fort Wayne. I did not know anyone on here was that close.

decatur ind

[69rtse4spd]

Lived here all my life, BLUFFTON winters can suck but with global warming seem to be getting better. Job markets are ok but if you want to work you can find a job. Housing prices are down to but so is the rest of the country. Still you can find alot to do around here, but with a MOPAR all you need is the open road.

[chargerboy69]

Lived here all my life, BLUFFTON winters can suck but with global warming seem to be getting better. Job markets are ok but if you want to work you can find a job. Housing prices are down to but so is the rest of the country. Still you can find alot to do around here, but with a MOPAR all you need is the open road.

Jeff is this you?


A buddy of mine from Bluffton has a 69 RT/SE, but I have never known him to come on this board.

[yellowcharger500]

Hello Everyone! I'm born and raised a Hoosier. Originally from Logansport, In. Moved to Anderson in 1970. Lots of Mopars around here. I have friends with 1970 'Cudas, 1971 'Cudas, 1971 Hemi Chally, 1971 Chally convert 440-6, I own a 1970 Charger R/T 440-6. I have seen a bunch of Mopars around here! Nice place to live I think! GM is all but gone around here, but our economy is starting to come back around. I own an auto repair/tire center in town and I need a good tech right now! Hard to find good qualified workers! Cost of living is low and it's a "buyers market" right now in the housing business. Winters are loooong, but that gives us more time to perfect our Mopars!  Take care!!  Jeff

[JimShine]

I live just south of Indianapolis in Greenwood. I have only been here 2 years. I grew up all over the northeast, my childhood in Connecticut and much of the rest in Maine (with some breaks in Michigan, New York, and North Carolina). I love this area. People bitch about the taxes, but its still cheaper to live here than almost anywhere in the northeast. The jobs pay better too. I convinced my brother to move down as he had a dead end job in Maine and no prospects for another office job. He found a great job here within 2 months that will likely be the last job as it is a solid company and has plenty of room to grow. Plus he makes more than double what he did up north.

My work is mostly via the net so there has been no big change for me in that regard.

Lots of great mechanics and body guys around. It is easy to get some great quality work around here for reasonable money.

1 mile north of me is Indianapolis, two miles south is the rural Whiteland area. In Maine I lived in the foothills, just about an hour and a half from Mount Washington. I know mountains. If I need to see some hills, I go down to Monroe county and it feels like home. It is crazy to basically be within 30 minutes from a country hike, a good museum, venues for sports and concerts, or a plain old bar.

Winters are easy here for a northerner. The towns just don't know how to handle snow removal making the roads messier than they should be. That is a problem as people here don't know how to drive in the winter. Most act like its no different than a summer day and end up hitting ice and crashing. The drivers around here kind of suck, but are worlds better than massachusettes drivers. In my area the time doesn't seem to make sense. In the winter there are days the sun isn't up until almost 9 am. This area should be on the central time zone and probably not be on the daylight saving time system.

[bull]

i live in ind just south of ftwayne i like it it works for me but then again never lived any place but ind

No s#!t. I am in Fort Wayne. I did not know anyone on here was that close.

i live in ind just south of ftwayne i like it it works for me but then again never lived any place but ind

No s#!t. I am in Fort Wayne. I did not know anyone on here was that close.

decatur ind

Funny, I was looking at houses for sale in both Ft. Wayne and Decatur the other day with my wife. I can get three times the house and land for about half what my current house is valued at.

[68rt]

 live in decatur work in ftwayne a alot of lay offs in decatur going on

[69DodgeCharger]

Lived here all my life, BLUFFTON winters can suck but with global warming seem to be getting better. Job markets are ok but if you want to work you can find a job. Housing prices are down to but so is the rest of the country. Still you can find alot to do around here, but with a MOPAR all you need is the open road.

Nice towm reminds me of where I grew up. However the BRC plant wasn't very nice! Somebody should clean that place up and paint it or something. Always saw a lot of Mopars lurking around in that area during my drives.

[jackel440]

I live in Galveston about 15 min north of Kokomo.Like Yellocharger500 said he was from,we're not too far from Logansport.Peru is about 25 min. away and that too is a nice area.I work for Chrysler here in Kokomo so there is lots of stuff going on here.We started a new mopar club here a year ago.
Lots of stuff to do and see all year round in Indiana!I sometimes get bummed because you can't do it all.
The winters aren't bad.we get some snow not real bad(global warming )I live out in the country so yeah 4wd is nice ,but I know alot who don't have it and do just fine.we get snow and most roads are plowed by the next day.unless its bad and then maybe a couple ,and thats out in the country.
I've seen a few  nice homes in our area go on the market that would be some awesome deals.
good luck,hope you find a nice place

[plumbeeper]

 I've lived just outside of Greensburg, Indiana home of the tree on the court house tower (Tree City) all of my life. Half way between Indianapolis and Cincinnatti, Ohio. Both are about 45 minute drive. Mopar Nats is about 4 hour drive. Small town getting larger every day. If you like all of the seasons, you'll see them here, sometimes all in the same day.
It's definitely a home buyers market right now. The local builders flooded the area with homes in preparation for the big auto plant coming. Lots of jobs available. They're bulding a massive Honda auto plant right now and will be only hiring people within 1 hours drive. Started building their 1st car last week and will employ 2000 in the next few months, about 500 hired already. They've already started building phase 2 which will double the size and employees. Don't forget there will be many suppliers moving to the area. So you could say jobs are not hard to get around here. All of the auto service centers are packed, sales not so good.
Lots of Mopars around if you know where to look. Indy Mopar Club puts on several "All Mopar" shows every year which brings out around 40-50 cars to every show. There's general car shows within 1 hours drive every weekend all summer long.

Dave

[bull]

I've heard from a few that it's kind of hard for new people to fit in there around parts of the midwest. They say there's a lot of old blood and they don't take to outsiders too well. Any truth to that?

[chargerboy69]

I've heard from a few that it's kind of hard for new people to fit in there around parts of the midwest. Tthey say there's a lot of old blood and they don't take to outsiders too well. Any truth to that?

I have never heard anything like that. Maybe if you move to a town with a population of 10. But otherwise how would anyone know if you have lived there your entire life or not. That kind of thing doesn't matter to people around here.

Have you thought of flying out for a visit? I would be more than happy to take you on a tour of this part of Indiana.

[69_500]

Bull,

If you do decide to pass through indiana, your more than welcome to hit me up for a visit as well. Live about 10 minutes from the Indianapolis Air Port.

[69DodgeCharger]

I've heard from a few that it's kind of hard for new people to fit in there around parts of the midwest. Tthey say there's a lot of old blood and they don't take to outsiders too well. Any truth to that?

They don't take to well to outsiders coming in and telling them how things shoulds be, or what they shoud be doing. (Think Kailfornia) Other than that they are some of the nicest people you could ever meet and very hospitable to strangers.....to a point.

[bull]

I've heard from a few that it's kind of hard for new people to fit in there around parts of the midwest. Tthey say there's a lot of old blood and they don't take to outsiders too well. Any truth to that?

I have never heard anything like that. Maybe if you move to a town with a population of 10. But otherwise how would anyone know if you have lived there your entire life or not. That kind of thing doesn't matter to people around here.

Have you thought of flying out for a visit? I would be more than happy to take you on a tour of this part of Indiana.

yes, in fact I was just doing some checking last night on airfare and train ticket prices. We don't have ANY spare money lately though so I have no idea how we would swing it.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Yuck.  I was doing legal research and found about 248 pages on corn and slaughterhouses until I finally found my one-half page of credit card laws.

Indiana is bullshit.  And I'm not just talking about the ground cover...

[Charged]

Indiana is bullshit.

LOL YUP! We should GIVE it to Iraq.

[68rt]

Yuck.  I was doing legal research and found about 248 pages on corn and slaughterhouses until I finally found my one-half page of credit card laws.

Indiana is bullshit.  And I'm not just talking about the ground cover...

[68rt]

Indiana is bullshit.

LOL YUP! We should GIVE it to Iraq.

[Shakey]

Yuck.  I was doing legal research and found about 248 pages on corn and slaughterhouses until I finally found my one-half page of credit card laws.

Indiana is bullshit.  And I'm not just talking about the ground cover...

How much time have you spent there?

[bull]

Yuck.  I was doing legal research and found about 248 pages on corn and slaughterhouses until I finally found my one-half page of credit card laws.

Indiana is bullshit.  And I'm not just talking about the ground cover...

So you don't eat corn or meat? Do you know anyone who does? I swear, Vain, your arrogant fraternity-boy routine has gotten completely retarded. At some point your superior intellect should reveal to you what a douchbag you are, unless your narcissism and immaturity continue to overpower your IQ.

[Charged]

Indiana is bullshit.

LOL YUP! We should GIVE it to Iraq.

Oh Im sorry, your from Indiana...and I mean that literally, Im sorry that your from Indiana. Ha Ha Ha!

[Vainglory, Esq.]

You never seem to pick up on it when I'm being facetious.  Your ridiculous grudge against me (I don't remember how that started by the way) just makes your comments look like the rantings of an impotent old whiner.  Which I suppose you are.

Oh, and you misspelled douchebag.

[Steve P.]

Yuck.  I was doing legal research and found about 248 pages on corn and slaughterhouses until I finally found my one-half page of credit card laws.

Indiana is bullshit.  And I'm not just talking about the ground cover...

So what were your findings with the OTHER 49 states??   I don't care where you live. Something will always be great about it and something will always suck. I somehow find it hard to believe that Indiana is all bad.

I spent a few days there in the winter and it was damn cold. Nothing in the area was jumping out at me, but,,, the people we talked to in the restaurant were very nice and helpful. We were in a small place called Crawfordsville. I think it was about 40 miles west of Indy. Wide open land and some fairly big houses.  I bought a car there and the guy had his own shop out back. His neighbor had a nice big shop too. He was soon to be moving to Texas with his job.  Said he loved it there and did not want to move. Said he was originally from Cali. Been in Indiana for 8 years and hated the idea of leaving. It was 3 days before X-mas and a big storm was moving in. Being from upstate NY, I knew what to expect and we loaded up and headed out quickly...

Bull, when we moved to this area of Florida it was country living. Cow pastures all around us. Yet still close enough to all things needed. About 7=8 years ago it all went away and became housing. Now it completely sucks here. If it were not for the harsh winters I would be moving back to cow country.. I have done the crazy city crap and had it up to my eyeballs. I like it when my closest neighbor is a half mile away..  I hate it when I'm in the shower and the lady next door knocks on the window to borrow my soap..

Take a vacation to Indiana or anywhere else you may think looks good. Talk to the people there and see how it fits.

Oh yeah, the crack about (Don't tell us how you did it there), that is EVERYWHERE... No  one wants to hear that someone else does it better.. Don't give that a second thought..

[JimShine]

I have yet to have any problems with being a 'transplant', but that is likely due to the fact I am so close to the city. I could believe it exists in some form in the rural areas, but I never encountered it. That was one of the things I really noticed when I came here was the hospitality. Even after spending 16 years in Maine, it was always made known by the 'native' citizens that i was always and will always be 'from away'. From day 1 I have always felt welcome and at home in this area. Had that one factor been different, I would have never have moved here.

[bull]

Oh, and you misspelled douchebag.

I think you got the drift though, right?

I don't have a rediculous grudge against you. Believe it or not when I read each one of your posts I read it hoping you will show some maturity but so far it's the same old arrogant BS, sardonic or not.

I'll keep posting this definition so if you ever get the professional help you need you'll know where to start:

nar·cis·sism   
[nahr-suh-siz-em] –noun
1. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. 
2. Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development. 

[SeattleCharger]

Hey, I was born in Terre Haute, Indiana,  1968.   Don't remember a dang thing, moved before I was a year and half old to Minnesota, sorry.

[SeattleCharger]

Oh, and you misspelled douchebag.

I think you got the drift though, right?

I don't have a rediculous grudge against you. Believe it or not when I read each one of your posts I read it hoping you will show some maturity but so far it's the same old arrogant BS, sardonic or not.

I'll keep posting this definition so if you ever get the professional help you need you'll know where to start:

nar·cis·sism   
[nahr-suh-siz-em] –noun
1. inordinate fascination with oneself; excessive self-love; vanity. 
2. Psychoanalysis. erotic gratification derived from admiration of one's own physical or mental attributes, being a normal condition at the infantile level of personality development. 

  How many narcissist's does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
      Just one.  They hold on to it and wait for the world to revolve around them.   

[WingCharger]

Im from Ohio, and everything here is rusted!!

[Lowprofile]

As good a reason to go as any........IMHO. 

[R2]

Bull, you are more than welcome to pay a visit,,,,,I am in Louisville, Kentucky.
I was born and raised in Detroit,,,,x 39 years.............
Have been in Kentucky 3 years now,,,,,
I really like it here,,,,people are very nice,,lifestyle is slower,,,easier,,,and more relaxed.

The weather is great,,,,all 4 seasons,,,but the winters are very mild,,,,especially after growing up in Michigan.

I think there are alot of stero-types,,,,no teeth, no shoes, redneck,,,etc,,,, I think you can find that same element in any state,,,,,

Not familiar with Indiana so much,,,,

[SeattleCharger]

That's what I'm talking about, saved that pic.   

[R2]

Seattle',,,,thought i would enclose a picture of my neighbor............not bad eh