Moving to Mobile
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From: Daphne Alabama
Moving to Mobile
Will be moving to Mobile Al. in the next couple of months. Can anyone tell me if there are any good Vette shops/dealers in the area?
I would also like some input as where to live in the area, and if there are any Corvette clubs local.
Thanks for any input or info.
Scott
2006 DSOM F55 Coupe.
I would also like some input as where to live in the area, and if there are any Corvette clubs local.
Thanks for any input or info.
Scott
2006 DSOM F55 Coupe.
Melting Slicks
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From: Anderson, SC
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
Almost got transfered to Mobile five years back. Many people live in Fairhope ("the eastern shore" I think they call it) and commute to Mobile. The schools in the city of Mobile have had funding problems recently so I would be careful if you have kids.
The one thing that surprised me is the number of people who live there and will not move. Our company actually closed the office there. Many of the employees were offered positions in other office, but they decided to stay in Mobile instead of moving. And this was without a guarantee of any similar position locally. I thought it was nice, but I didn't see the big attraction that the locals saw.
I have a godd buddy that lived there for 25 yrs+ if you need any specific questions answered send him a PM. He is on the forum once in a while as Tampa'79
Good luck,
The one thing that surprised me is the number of people who live there and will not move. Our company actually closed the office there. Many of the employees were offered positions in other office, but they decided to stay in Mobile instead of moving. And this was without a guarantee of any similar position locally. I thought it was nice, but I didn't see the big attraction that the locals saw.
I have a godd buddy that lived there for 25 yrs+ if you need any specific questions answered send him a PM. He is on the forum once in a while as Tampa'79
Good luck,
Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
I was born and raised in Fairhope on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. Fairhope is in Baldwin County. The entire county is well funded and schools are very good.
My family still lives in Fairhope (been there since the 1930s) and I visit as often as I can. It is a great place and well worth the commute to Mobile. Daphne and Spanish Fort are just across the bay from Mobile and are also good locations.
Good luck. If in Fairhope, go see Tim Jackson at his garage. He is very experienced, very honest and and will send you to the right place if he does not still work on vettes. Tell him J sent you (he dated my sister years ago).
I'll be down several times this spring and summer. Keep in touch.
My family still lives in Fairhope (been there since the 1930s) and I visit as often as I can. It is a great place and well worth the commute to Mobile. Daphne and Spanish Fort are just across the bay from Mobile and are also good locations.
Good luck. If in Fairhope, go see Tim Jackson at his garage. He is very experienced, very honest and and will send you to the right place if he does not still work on vettes. Tell him J sent you (he dated my sister years ago).
I'll be down several times this spring and summer. Keep in touch.
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Moved in.
Well here is the update. I got moved onto a very nice apartment,(with a garage), in Daphne. I really like the eastern shore area. I have seen quite a few Vettes in the area, and I am happy to report that the wave is alive and well in this area. Still getting familiar with the area, and have yet to actually meet any other owners, but that will happen with time. If anyone in the area wants to meet up, just let me know.
Thanks
Scott.
Thanks
Scott.
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
Scott -
Glad to hear you got settled in and have gotten familiar with the area roads.
We just attended the Lower Alabama Fun in the Sun Corvette Show (March) sponsored by the LA Corvette Club(Gulf Shores, AL).
Dennis Frazier - 251-968-8141
or Dan Brazie - 251-968-6871
"Vettes by the Shore" is coming up in June over in Biloxi, MS(take ya an hour or so to get here). http://VettesByTheShore.com
Feel free to hollar if ya need anything
Rain Jaudon
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Glad to hear you got settled in and have gotten familiar with the area roads.
We just attended the Lower Alabama Fun in the Sun Corvette Show (March) sponsored by the LA Corvette Club(Gulf Shores, AL).
Dennis Frazier - 251-968-8141
or Dan Brazie - 251-968-6871
"Vettes by the Shore" is coming up in June over in Biloxi, MS(take ya an hour or so to get here). http://VettesByTheShore.com
Feel free to hollar if ya need anything
Rain Jaudon
www.msgccc.com
Melting Slicks
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Well here is the update. I got moved onto a very nice apartment,(with a garage), in Daphne. I really like the eastern shore area. I have seen quite a few Vettes in the area, and I am happy to report that the wave is alive and well in this area. Still getting familiar with the area, and have yet to actually meet any other owners, but that will happen with time. If anyone in the area wants to meet up, just let me know.
Thanks
Scott.
Thanks
Scott.
I'll be down in June to visit family.
Have fun. That is a great area.