OT : everything I need to know about moving to STL

latazyo · 04/03/2006, 12:37 PM

well I'll be moving to Chesterfield on or around August 1st and I was hoping you all could give me some local advice on things such as:

TV and internet
I dont have HDTV and I have never had satellite, due to living in apartments
I absolutely insist on high speed internet, I prefer cable, up here we have digital cable/internet bundles anything like that available?

Cellular Phone (no need for ground line, only cellular)
around here Verizon is by far superior to all other carriers, but as with all carriers, coverage varies greatly by area

household furniture
any recommendations on stores to find beds, end tables, etc etc

miscellaneous
any miscellaneous local secrets? i.e. restaurants, the best grocery stores, best line of gas stations, video rental places, etc

thanks for any pre-advice you can offer as well
keep in mind that I'll be a newlywed college student and thus I will not be clearing $750,000 a year and buying leather sectionals with mug holders built in...hehe

tetra9999 · 04/03/2006, 01:01 PM

Chesterfield.. nice area

tv/internet.. im with charter they do everything for me Highspeed, cable tv and phone line for 99.00 a mounth.. I pay a few bucks extra for the HDTV box

cell phone, im with verizon and do alot of local travel 100+ miles, it seems to be very reliable for me.

dierbergs and schnuks seem to be the cleanest and best grocery stores but cost a bit more than say shopnsave, but by moving to chesterfield I dont think you'll find a shopnsave near by, I could be wrong.

dont rent movies when you can get them for free at redbox (inside all mcdonalds) yes I said free

(with a little leg work)

Dert42 · 04/03/2006, 01:25 PM

i work in chesterfield.

it's a nice area with tons of shopping.

i have charter's 3meg cable modem service as well as their HD DVR service. no complaints.

i have verizon and it's just fine.

for furniture i totally recommend ashley furniture in ofallon. not too far. awesome prices. i got a whole living room for $2000. that didn't include my big screen..

for food in chesterfield, annie gunns if you want to spend a lot of money on really really good food.
matidors if you want good cheap mexican.
don't go to fox and hound pub. bad food and even worse service..
there is a nice schnucks on olive not too far away from the valley.

you going to maryville or something?

latazyo · 04/03/2006, 01:44 PM

thansk for the rapid responses....dert, I'll be at Logan College

I am happy to hear that Verizon is good down there too because since I know its good up here it'll be great for when I travel back here to visit and Im pleased with their service as it stands

Dert42 · 04/03/2006, 02:01 PM

cool.
my chiropracter went there.

trottman · 04/03/2006, 02:21 PM

there are the best restaurants either on the hill, or in the central west end

DrBDC · 04/03/2006, 02:27 PM

I do the charter internet/phone/cable package too. I think I pay 120 a month but I'm not sure how it worked out that way. I'm not sure about the HD stuff as I don't have one yet.

I use cingular because I'm involved with the scouts and at the S-F scout ranch just south of Farmington it's the only one that has service in the camp I guess because of how the towers sit vs. the hills or ??

There is a Schnucks and a Dierbergs right on Olive/Clarkson (it changes names when it crosses the hwy 40) each are just a little ways in opposite directions from the hwy.

You'll enjoy Logan but be prepared to work your butt off and not sleep much for about 3 1/2 years. When it's done you'll be glad you went there.

rams · 04/03/2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DrBDC
I use cingular because I'm involved with the scouts and at the S-F scout ranch just south of Farmington it's the only one that has service in the camp I guess because of how the towers sit vs. the hills or ??

the tower is on the north side of the ranch you can see it on the left as you go south on 67. Gets hit by lightning everytime there is a storm even 20 miles away. today would be a bad day to be there as coverage is poor.

trottman · 04/03/2006, 02:36 PM

if you are interested, all the strip clubs are on the illinois side... In east county, right next to the big chemical factory.

i was drawn to their bright lights, but my dad drove away

Chelsey · 04/03/2006, 02:37 PM

Hey, don't make fun of my home-town area

Believe it or not there are other carriers in Farmington. However, Cingular is the only one that gets reception around there because if I remember correctly they bought rights to the towers or something. All of this happened a long time ago, so my memory is foggy

rams · 04/03/2006, 02:42 PM

no rights just a lot of talkers down there. Those Farmingtons love their cell phones.

Chelsey · 04/03/2006, 02:46 PM

I love to talk...just ask Letmegrow

Ocicat · 04/03/2006, 03:08 PM

Do you know precisely where in Chesterfield you'll be living? I'm from Chesterfield, specifically by Clarkson and Baxter. Here are a few recommendations for that specific area:

Groceries: Dierberg's on Clarkson at Baxter. Trader Joe's for organic/natural foods, on the other side of Clarkson from Dierbergs and slightly north. (Try their $3 wine, commonly known as "3-buck Chuck.")

Video stores: There is now a Hollywood Video in the same center with Dierberg's. I like them better than Blockbuster, but there is also a Blockbuster north/east of 40 after Clarkson turns into Olive, by Schnuck's.

Internet/TV: Charter combo, as suggested above.

Restaurants: Fitz's, Ya-Ya's, PF Cheng's, Gianfabio's, Bahama Breeze, are a few in Chesterfield.

Miscellaneous shopping: Chesterfield Mall at Clarkson & 40. West County Mall on Manchester at 270.
Also, there is an entire city of shopping & restaurants in the valley (take Baxter or Hwy 40 west from Clarkson). Best Buy, Lowes, Target, Wal-Mart, to name a very few - I think every big-box retailer in the area has a location there. There's also a big movie theatre out there.

From Logan you can also take Schoettler in the other direction (away from Chesterfield) and get to Manchester Road, for many more stores & restaurants (& West County Mall).

There is a YMCA on Chesterfield Parkway, across from Chesterfield Mall.

stlouisguy · 04/03/2006, 03:33 PM

The only suggestion I would make is look at surrounding communities to save on some rent. Ballwin has some nice apts about 10 minutes from logan. Chesterfield can get a bit pricy for what you get

Ocicat · 04/03/2006, 03:35 PM

Another tip -- Get yourself a St. Louis Street Guide and keep it in your car. Any gas station of any size should carry them. I got one a few years ago when I was house-hunting, and I don't know how I ever lived without it, even though I've lived in the area since I was a kid. I have one for St. Charles and one for St. Louis and use them constantly.

Letmegrow · 04/03/2006, 03:42 PM

He is a guy, he don't need directions.....

Good idea tho !

latazyo · 04/03/2006, 04:03 PM

I looked at a few apartments when I was down there for my interview at the college...there are a few places Im considering (its easy to find a place that will allow you to have a dog, but not easy to find a place that allows snakes)

Logan gives us a list of places that give student discounts (some are really good, like $75 off/month and 0$ deposit/app fee) so Im goign to look at those places first and go from there

trottman · 04/03/2006, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chelsey
I love to talk...just ask Letmegrow

what could this mean! LMG talks to women!

Letmegrow · 04/03/2006, 05:11 PM

Jealous Trottie ?

trottman · 04/03/2006, 05:13 PM

not really.... i try to hang out with girls within 1 year younger or a few years older......... but whatever works right? do what you gotta do

Letmegrow · 04/03/2006, 05:17 PM

Awwww yes you are.

trottman · 04/03/2006, 05:25 PM

i dont even know chelsy.... i have never even seen her before, should i be jealous?

back to the thread, cullpeppers (Ultra rare (

)buffalo wings) in the central west end and favazas on the hill are both good places to eat.

Letmegrow · 04/03/2006, 05:42 PM

Yes you should be jealous.

I would check out all the cool LFS first then worry about eating,

I do not live up there so I could not tell you anything about it.

If you want to go to the Zoo with SLASH or get some food (beer too I guess if Nook will be there) in the city, We can get that going and have a blast.

Chelsey · 04/03/2006, 06:24 PM

Trottie at least get my name right

C-H-E-L-S-E-Y

Pic can be found here: http://www.tlchedgehogs.com/seniorpic.bmp

However, I do not think it's a very accurate representation of me.

geoxman · 04/03/2006, 08:17 PM

About this thread
1. chelsey, LOVE the outfit! car ok. I wish my vet looked like you! I would do weekly visits! Just in good fun!-have trott and letmegrow PM'd you yet?
2. The county is boring-jmho lived there 25 years(chesterfield, creve coeur)
3. I like the zoo and Forest Park-the scenery is amazing on a spring/summer day(ahh! girls sweating)
4. try not to ask advice from people on this forum
5. If all else fails you can tour the brewery and get free beer.
6. You still can go to back cracking school in NC
good luck!

04/03/2006, 12:37 PM	#1
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,975	OT : everything I need to know about moving to STL well I'll be moving to Chesterfield on or around August 1st and I was hoping you all could give me some local advice on things such as: TV and internet I dont have HDTV and I have never had satellite, due to living in apartments I absolutely insist on high speed internet, I prefer cable, up here we have digital cable/internet bundles anything like that available? Cellular Phone (no need for ground line, only cellular) around here Verizon is by far superior to all other carriers, but as with all carriers, coverage varies greatly by area household furniture any recommendations on stores to find beds, end tables, etc etc miscellaneous any miscellaneous local secrets? i.e. restaurants, the best grocery stores, best line of gas stations, video rental places, etc thanks for any pre-advice you can offer as well keep in mind that I'll be a newlywed college student and thus I will not be clearing $750,000 a year and buying leather sectionals with mug holders built in...hehe __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

04/03/2006, 01:01 PM	#2
tetra9999 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 233	Chesterfield.. nice area tv/internet.. im with charter they do everything for me Highspeed, cable tv and phone line for 99.00 a mounth.. I pay a few bucks extra for the HDTV box cell phone, im with verizon and do alot of local travel 100+ miles, it seems to be very reliable for me. dierbergs and schnuks seem to be the cleanest and best grocery stores but cost a bit more than say shopnsave, but by moving to chesterfield I dont think you'll find a shopnsave near by, I could be wrong. dont rent movies when you can get them for free at redbox (inside all mcdonalds) yes I said free (with a little leg work) __________________ Carpe Cerevisi Current Tank Info: 135g inwall 28g hqi nano

04/03/2006, 01:25 PM	#3
Dert42 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 1,356	i work in chesterfield. it's a nice area with tons of shopping. i have charter's 3meg cable modem service as well as their HD DVR service. no complaints. i have verizon and it's just fine. for furniture i totally recommend ashley furniture in ofallon. not too far. awesome prices. i got a whole living room for $2000. that didn't include my big screen.. for food in chesterfield, annie gunns if you want to spend a lot of money on really really good food. matidors if you want good cheap mexican. don't go to fox and hound pub. bad food and even worse service.. there is a nice schnucks on olive not too far away from the valley. you going to maryville or something? __________________ if($saltwatertank =='yes') { $bankaccount--; } Current Tank Info: 175g bowfront, bunch of fish, bunch of coral and a 29g sump

04/03/2006, 01:44 PM	#4
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,975	thansk for the rapid responses....dert, I'll be at Logan College I am happy to hear that Verizon is good down there too because since I know its good up here it'll be great for when I travel back here to visit and Im pleased with their service as it stands __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

04/03/2006, 02:01 PM	#5
Dert42 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Posts: 1,356	cool. my chiropracter went there. __________________ if($saltwatertank =='yes') { $bankaccount--; } Current Tank Info: 175g bowfront, bunch of fish, bunch of coral and a 29g sump

04/03/2006, 02:21 PM	#6
trottman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: STL Posts: 3,369	there are the best restaurants either on the hill, or in the central west end __________________ hcs3 would be my hero "How do you guys drink that Natural?" - DPS Current Tank Info: Canadian

04/03/2006, 02:27 PM	#7
DrBDC Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ballwin, Missouri Posts: 10,356	I do the charter internet/phone/cable package too. I think I pay 120 a month but I'm not sure how it worked out that way. I'm not sure about the HD stuff as I don't have one yet. I use cingular because I'm involved with the scouts and at the S-F scout ranch just south of Farmington it's the only one that has service in the camp I guess because of how the towers sit vs. the hills or ?? There is a Schnucks and a Dierbergs right on Olive/Clarkson (it changes names when it crosses the hwy 40) each are just a little ways in opposite directions from the hwy. You'll enjoy Logan but be prepared to work your butt off and not sleep much for about 3 1/2 years. When it's done you'll be glad you went there. __________________ Some drink at the fountain of knowledge, some just gargle, but most are rabid. Current Tank Info: 180g sps+75 softy/lps on one system tunze's, seio's, mjmods, aquacontroller w/add ons, 2X400 XM10000 and 3X160 vho actinic, 110g sump, 110 frag tank, Geo Beckett and other stuff

04/03/2006, 02:36 PM	#9
trottman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: STL Posts: 3,369	if you are interested, all the strip clubs are on the illinois side... In east county, right next to the big chemical factory. i was drawn to their bright lights, but my dad drove away __________________ hcs3 would be my hero "How do you guys drink that Natural?" - DPS Current Tank Info: Canadian

04/03/2006, 02:37 PM	#10
Chelsey Clownfish Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,028	Hey, don't make fun of my home-town area Believe it or not there are other carriers in Farmington. However, Cingular is the only one that gets reception around there because if I remember correctly they bought rights to the towers or something. All of this happened a long time ago, so my memory is foggy __________________ Always bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Current Tank Info: 100 gallon cube, 28 gallon snowflake tank, 2500 gallon broodstock system

04/03/2006, 02:42 PM	#11
rams ramtheory Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbia, IL EM-48 Posts: 6,106	no rights just a lot of talkers down there. Those Farmingtons love their cell phones. __________________ Dennis \| Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyist(SLASH) Current Tank Info: 75G WATER & ROCKS, 20G EMPTY, 5G BUCKET OF SALT... some how I snuck a 60G into the mix.

04/03/2006, 02:46 PM	#12
Chelsey Clownfish Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,028	I love to talk...just ask Letmegrow __________________ Always bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Current Tank Info: 100 gallon cube, 28 gallon snowflake tank, 2500 gallon broodstock system

04/03/2006, 03:08 PM	#13
Ocicat Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, Mo —> Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,043	Do you know precisely where in Chesterfield you'll be living? I'm from Chesterfield, specifically by Clarkson and Baxter. Here are a few recommendations for that specific area: Groceries: Dierberg's on Clarkson at Baxter. Trader Joe's for organic/natural foods, on the other side of Clarkson from Dierbergs and slightly north. (Try their $3 wine, commonly known as "3-buck Chuck.") Video stores: There is now a Hollywood Video in the same center with Dierberg's. I like them better than Blockbuster, but there is also a Blockbuster north/east of 40 after Clarkson turns into Olive, by Schnuck's. Internet/TV: Charter combo, as suggested above. Restaurants: Fitz's, Ya-Ya's, PF Cheng's, Gianfabio's, Bahama Breeze, are a few in Chesterfield. Miscellaneous shopping: Chesterfield Mall at Clarkson & 40. West County Mall on Manchester at 270. Also, there is an entire city of shopping & restaurants in the valley (take Baxter or Hwy 40 west from Clarkson). Best Buy, Lowes, Target, Wal-Mart, to name a very few - I think every big-box retailer in the area has a location there. There's also a big movie theatre out there. From Logan you can also take Schoettler in the other direction (away from Chesterfield) and get to Manchester Road, for many more stores & restaurants (& West County Mall). There is a YMCA on Chesterfield Parkway, across from Chesterfield Mall. __________________ Everything floats down here. Current Tank Info: Had a 180g stateside, now considering much smaller options for my flat in Scotland

04/03/2006, 03:33 PM	#14
stlouisguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: St Louis Posts: 2,818	The only suggestion I would make is look at surrounding communities to save on some rent. Ballwin has some nice apts about 10 minutes from logan. Chesterfield can get a bit pricy for what you get __________________ Clark the Shark

04/03/2006, 03:35 PM	#15
Ocicat Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: St. Louis, Mo —> Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 1,043	Another tip -- Get yourself a St. Louis Street Guide and keep it in your car. Any gas station of any size should carry them. I got one a few years ago when I was house-hunting, and I don't know how I ever lived without it, even though I've lived in the area since I was a kid. I have one for St. Charles and one for St. Louis and use them constantly. __________________ Everything floats down here. Current Tank Info: Had a 180g stateside, now considering much smaller options for my flat in Scotland

04/03/2006, 03:42 PM	#16
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	He is a guy, he don't need directions..... Good idea tho ! __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

04/03/2006, 04:03 PM	#17
latazyo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,975	I looked at a few apartments when I was down there for my interview at the college...there are a few places Im considering (its easy to find a place that will allow you to have a dog, but not easy to find a place that allows snakes) Logan gives us a list of places that give student discounts (some are really good, like $75 off/month and 0$ deposit/app fee) so Im goign to look at those places first and go from there __________________ Friends dont let friends use HOB overflows.

04/03/2006, 05:11 PM	#19
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	Jealous Trottie ? __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

04/03/2006, 05:13 PM	#20
trottman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: STL Posts: 3,369	not really.... i try to hang out with girls within 1 year younger or a few years older......... but whatever works right? do what you gotta do __________________ hcs3 would be my hero "How do you guys drink that Natural?" - DPS Current Tank Info: Canadian

04/03/2006, 05:17 PM	#21
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	Awwww yes you are. __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

04/03/2006, 05:25 PM	#22
trottman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: STL Posts: 3,369	i dont even know chelsy.... i have never even seen her before, should i be jealous? back to the thread, cullpeppers (Ultra rare ()buffalo wings) in the central west end and favazas on the hill are both good places to eat. __________________ hcs3 would be my hero "How do you guys drink that Natural?" - DPS Current Tank Info: Canadian

04/03/2006, 05:42 PM	#23
Letmegrow Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Hill Posts: 4,742	Yes you should be jealous. I would check out all the cool LFS first then worry about eating, I do not live up there so I could not tell you anything about it. If you want to go to the Zoo with SLASH or get some food (beer too I guess if Nook will be there) in the city, We can get that going and have a blast. __________________ I'll be just fine pretending I'm not. Understand, Contempt born of clear perception is a birthright to those who channel it toward progression.

04/03/2006, 06:24 PM	#24
Chelsey Clownfish Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,028	Trottie at least get my name right C-H-E-L-S-E-Y Pic can be found here: http://www.tlchedgehogs.com/seniorpic.bmp However, I do not think it's a very accurate representation of me. __________________ Always bear in mind your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Current Tank Info: 100 gallon cube, 28 gallon snowflake tank, 2500 gallon broodstock system

04/03/2006, 08:17 PM	#25
geoxman Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in my office Posts: 3,818	About this thread 1. chelsey, LOVE the outfit! car ok. I wish my vet looked like you! I would do weekly visits! Just in good fun!-have trott and letmegrow PM'd you yet? 2. The county is boring-jmho lived there 25 years(chesterfield, creve coeur) 3. I like the zoo and Forest Park-the scenery is amazing on a spring/summer day(ahh! girls sweating) 4. try not to ask advice from people on this forum 5. If all else fails you can tour the brewery and get free beer. 6. You still can go to back cracking school in NC good luck! __________________ "Why do you necessarily have to be wrong just because a few million people think you are?" F-Zappa Current Tank Info: an ice cube tray with brine shrimp in each cubicle