Hi everyone

[Gunnar]

Hi everyone,

I have been following Metro Jacksonville for a while and feel I should propery introduce myself before participating in the forums.

I live in Germany and first came to the NE Florida Region as an exchange student in 1990 and lived in Orange Park for a year. Have been back ever since then - I guess the Jacksonville "curse" friends told me about - sorta like the Hotel California lyrics - you can check out any time you like but never leave - holds true.

In the beginning I'd be back up to three times a year, enjoyed local nighlife (Einstein's at first, then the Milk Bar, Club Five and others) the area and friends. Even did an internship with the COJ in 1998 (when I would wander around downtown during lunch breaks or after work).

Over time this got less (you know, time & money) but I have started coming back - last time a month ago.

Basically I love the area and its people (just wish politicians and developers would mess it up a bit less) and if I ever strike it rich I have already found a nice place I'd love to get downtown - the Jones Bros. Furniture building 

Looking forward to discussions on the boards !

[Noone]

Welcome Aboard.

[DDC]

Welcome. And the Jones Brothers Building is on my Lottery list as well. 

[IrvAdams]

Welcome. I have had the Jax curse for many years (native Jaxson). Like it or love it are the only choices - all else is pointless, it will ensnare you eventually.

[Gunnar]

Thanks all !

Welcome. I have had the Jax curse for many years (native Jaxson). Like it or love it are the only choices - all else is pointless, it will ensnare you eventually.

Wholeheartedly agree - I think part of it is not only seeing Jax as it is (which is more than nice enough) but also what it could be.

[jaxlore]

Welcome. Another Einsteins, Milk Bar graduate huh? There are not enough of us anymore and certainty we are missing venues now that fill that niche. I work downtown now as well and it is nice you be able to roam the streets.