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Well after 28 years as a Detroit Resident. I'm leaving the city. I am relocating to Rochester, Michigan effective 11-9-2002Lookin forward to the insurance break!!!!

So, whats in Rochester?

To be honest I don't know.It's closer to my work only 10min away

What's in Rochester? Rochester Americans AHL Hockey Club. Catch a game.

My fiancee is from Rochester Hills. If I where to live in another place than Cincinnati, I think that would be my pick. Though they need to do something about the roads.

My wifes parents live in Cincinatti, OH. Just thought I'd add that.

Let's see, 10 minute drive in Rochester...that means, you must live across the street from where you work. Oakland Co. traffic is MURDER!!!

quote:they need to do something about the roads. No kidding. Rochester is a nice town...but the roads are always packed and in some places, narrow as heck.

quote:Let's see, 10 minute drive in Rochester...that means, you must live across the street from where you work. Oakland Co. traffic is MURDER!!!Make that 15-20 min.I agree Oakland County traffic is murder. To be honest, some of them dont know how to drive. Compared to Detroit it's a big adjustment you're constantly in your mirrors making sure no one's going to rear end you. MOST ROAD RAGE INCIDENTS HAPPEN IN OAKLAND COUNTY. Sorry Oakland County just being honest

quote:they need to do something about the roads. No kidding. Rochester is a nice town...but the roads are always packed and in some places, narrow as heck.The majority of Oakland County roads are narrow. Unless you're on a main road or highway. I would hate to be behind the guy making a left turn (no left turn lanes). But on the other hand they are smoother than Detroit/Wayne County roads. I'll take the smoother roads anyday.

quote:they need to do something about the roads. No kidding. Rochester is a nice town...but the roads are always packed and in some places, narrow as heck.The majority of Oakland County roads are narrow. Unless you're on a main road or highway. I would hate to be behind the guy making a left turn (no left turn lanes). But on the other hand they are smoother than Detroit/Wayne County roads. I'll take the smoother roads anyday.The thing that threw me the most was dirt roads. I honestly could not name one dirt road that I've driven on in Ohio and northern Kentucky. Kinda funny that the houses on them can be upwards of a million dollars.

quote:The thing that threw me the most was dirt roads. I honestly could not name one dirt road that I've driven on in Ohio and northern Kentucky. Kinda funny that the houses on them can be upwards of a million dollars.I remember being told by a real estate agent that "living on a dirt road in southeastern Michigan is not necessarily a sign of poverty."I understand there are places around here that have actively opposed the paving of their dirt or gravel roads because they don't want the extra traffic.

quote:I remember being told by a real estate agent that "living on a dirt road in southeastern Michigan is not necessarily a sign of poverty."Kid Rock lives off Reese Rd. in Ortonville, MI. Its all dirt. Some of the best homes and property are off of dirt roads in Oakland county.

quote:I remember being told by a real estate agent that "living on a dirt road in southeastern Michigan is not necessarily a sign of poverty."Kid Rock lives off Reese Rd. in Ortonville, MI. Its all dirt. Some of the best homes and property are off of dirt roads in Oakland county.Adding to that there are also dirt roads in Redford Township which is only 2 min from the City of Detroit. right across Telegraph road. I never understood why they never paved the side streets. I guess they really don't want the extra traffic. Not only that that also answers the question on why there are so many cars riding around here with "CAKED ON DIRT" on their cars.ewwwwww!!!!

I would venture to say that the less roads they have to upkeep, the better. I've seen new roads up there go to hell within one year while here in southern Ohio, roads can last 10 years without a pothole.

quote:I would venture to say that the less roads they have to upkeep, the better. I've seen new roads up there go to hell within one year while here in southern Ohio, roads can last 10 years without a pothole.AGREED The same thing happens up here. I think that's another "Fleecing of America" when it comes to road work.

quote:What's in Rochester? Rochester Americans AHL Hockey Club. Catch a game. The Amerks are in Rochester NY.

Kid Rock lives off Reese Rd. in Ortonville, MI. Its all dirt. Some of the best homes and property are off of dirt roads in Oakland county.I CAN VERIFY THAT MY JOB IS A MORTGAGE UNDERWRITER FOR ONE TOP LENDING INSITUTIONS IN MICHIGAN. I ONLY UNDERWRITE LOANS IN MICHIGAN. THE PROPERTY VALUES AND TAXES ARE ASTOUNDING