Alabama thread!

when it looks steep on gopro video, it's f'ing steep.

 

You missed a fun night by the fire. We made the best out of a wet situation.

 

Someday we will go. But im gunna need some more bike time first lol.

 

yeah I'm not ready for any Windrock yet, not based on videos I've seen.

ready to test myself at Pisgah though.

 

Check it out. Maybe we can head up there this fall sometime

 

sounds like all the ones coming want to do it again in the fall too so that sounds good. also a trip up to bakers creek sometime.

 

Im hoping to do some MTB trips once it starts cooling off. Just weekend stuff. Gunna get some stuff for solo camping so i dont have to drag the trailer everywhere as well. A small water proof tent and a camping pad and ill be good to go.

 

I didn't have a rain jacket. I don't enjoy being wet and cold.

 

And these are open for us to use given proper training? Or other people work on your vehicle?

I've got both in stock brother! Sounds good, not a rush at all, I'll hold one of each aside for ya for when you decide!

No worries man. I appreciate the suggestions and offer, very kind of you! I ended up staying in Monte Sanos at one of their primitive sites. Surprised at the steep cost of $22 for the primitive site that had zero amenities... a cool park for sure, but the camping their was super meh.


Visited Little River Canyon State Park on the way back, that was neat! Easily accessible, so super crowded .

 

yes you can be trained to use the lifts yourself at the shop on the Arsenal.

I didn't know the cost of camping at monte sano but 22$ is nuts, I agree. It's a good park for hiking/biking, but the camping is just like you said "meh"

 

Heck yes I am so in.

Yeah, def excited for the trails, might have to invest in a mtb when I move... and some sort of flotation apparatus for the river

what are your thoughts on the housing market in the area? I’m undecided on whether I should buy now, or wait a few months and rent a room/apartment/townhome to get a feel for the area...

Edit *this will be my first time buying a home*

 

the housing market is HOT if you're selling, not if you're buying. I'm rarely/never a supporter of renting (tossing away money), but there is so little available right now that might be the best/better option rather than buying something overpriced that isn't worth it. I mean houses are selling for 20-30k more than they would have 2 years ago.

 

those are my same exact thoughts as far as renting... just don’t wanna put myself in a bind on accident. I feel like it would be a solid investment with the FBI moving a location here and Toyota building a plant there... so many options.

 

oh it's solid, I don't know if prices will go down. Hopefully selling my house next year which gets me excited for profits...but that also means buying...which means paying more for something else haha

 

It's like $5 just to drive into the park.

 

We bought 3 years ago at $94 per sqft. and my relator is telling me I will have no problem selling for $125 per sqft.

 

@stronghammer is right. Just ask @Jerneyman who moved last month after months of trying. I moved last summer and make 40k on my little starter home. Sold it in 4 days for full asking price which was way more than I ever thought. Even during the lockdown, HSV houses are hot. They are building 2 new subdivisions out near me right now. I suggest short term rental to get a feel for the area before buying.

 

that's every state park though..

 

yep...I bought my house expecting to put 50-60k in it and make 20-30k profit on that....but looks like I'll be able to make 50-60k profit if market stays how it is.

 

why you selling? Staying in the area? Good to know it’s solid, that inspires some confidence in that option