Thinking of moving north to the Potomac area.....any help/advice would be great

[10 lbs or bust]

I moved down to Portmouth, VA 9 years ago to land a teaching job. I am originally from Erie, PA and the 9 plus hour drive home to fish lake erie AND to see my parents (my wife and I now have a 2 and 5 year old who miss their grandparents) is starting to get old. Moving 4 hours closer to home would be very nice. I have also heard that the Potomac is a fishermans dream. I teach (certified k-6 and I am currently the Math specialist in my building) and the Mrs. is a speach therapist. If anyone has any info on housing (within 15 minutes of a real nice boat launch for my bullet ) and or the job market I would greatly appreciate it.


Thanks fellow BBCer's


Jay

[bobby]

I would reccomend either Fairfax or Prince William County school districts. I work for Prince William County Schools and it's real close to the best ramp on the river (Leesylvania State Park). Housing is higher in this area because it's NVa enough said. But housing is definitely alot cheaper in the area than it was couple years ago. Second largest school district in va, I think it's like 90 public schools.

[10 lbs or bust]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bobby &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would reccomend either Fairfax or Prince William County school districts. I work for Prince William County Schools and it's real close to the best ramp on the river (Leesylvania State Park). Housing is higher in this area because it's NVa enough said. But housing is definitely alot cheaper in the area than it was couple years ago. Second largest school district in va, I think it's like 90 public schools. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Do you teach?....If so hook me up ......My wifes company said that they can place her there and give her a raise to boot. Must be some money there.

[herndonpro]

Great area to live, fishing is great, but like most places right now the job market stinks. Fairfax County announced this week that they may cuts as much as $170 million from next years school budget and may be forced to close some schools. You can buy a house on the cheap though, but I'd find a job before committing.

Good luck, HP

[rlb8s]

I don't know about the job market in the area, but we really have enjoyed our time in Fredericksburg. It isn't as crowded as some of the other towns surrounding DC and it is convienent for fishing the Potomac, Rap, or James. It is a great area to raise a family. If you move up this way, my advice would be in invest in a good frog rod...the potomac is awesome!

[esfanderson]

I am a teacher in Stafford County . As of right now we have some things open if you want to look into it. My high school is 10 minutes to hope spring marina. PM Me if you would like anymore info. I would be happy to help.

[mikesxpress]

Come on up!!!
I have just a couple years to retire and move back to SC and I want them to double stack these babies on stilts in the subdivisions and the property values to climb a little more for the postage stamp lots. That helps us rural folks too.

I drive up to Erie a couple times a year to fish a TX and fun fish with my friends up there.

[10 lbs or bust]

Thanks for the info fellas. I have told my wife some of the counties and cities to mention to her agency.


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I am only certified to 6th grade. Is Stafford County still in VA? I will take all and any info you or anyone could provide. It is appreciated.


Thanks again everyone.

[10 lbs or bust]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rlb8s &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't know about the job market in the area, but we really have enjoyed our time in Fredericksburg. It isn't as crowded as some of the other towns surrounding DC and it is convienent for fishing the Potomac, Rap, or James. It is a great area to raise a family. If you move up this way, my advice would be in invest in a good frog rod...the potomac is awesome!</TD></TR></TABLE>

OOOOOOOOHHHHH I love me some FROGIN!!!!

[herndonpro]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 10 lbs or bust &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I am only certified to 6th grade. Is Stafford County still in VA? I will take all and any info you or anyone could provide. It is appreciated.


Thanks again everyone.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Stafford is 45 minutes to an hour south of DC on 95, but it might be 2 hours plus if traffic is bad. It is in the Aquia Creek area of the Potomac.

[potomaccat]

Charles County Md is another good option. My fiancee teaches in the county and i can have my boat in the water in 10 minutes!!!

[10 lbs or bust]

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wow....now thats what i am talking about!....thanks for the input

[Vyper202]

Hey bro, stay away from up there, I mean, people like Gunny and Deepcreek hang around there.....

[Gunny]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vyper202 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey bro, stay away from up there, I mean, people like Gunny and Deepcreek hang around there..... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Holy Cow!!! It's Elvis!

[10 lbs or bust]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vyper202 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey bro, stay away from up there, I mean, people like Gunny and Deepcreek hang around there..... </TD></TR></TABLE>


duly noted, but damn they say the fishing is too good to be true

[goose]

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duly noted, but damn they say the fishing is too good to be true </TD></TR></TABLE>

there's no bass in the Potomac river We just tell everyone there is
But your be welcome here & we'll even let you catch some of them big bass that are not in there

[Gunny]

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But your be welcome here </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yes you are. But the fishing is better down this way then up by Berkeley Springs!!

[goose]

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Yes you are. But the fishing is better down this way then up by Berkeley Springs!! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Right right about that Gunns

[Carlos H]

I hate my 5 minute commute to the ramp too

Add that to the baddd Potomac fishing and I can hardly stand it!

[10 lbs or bust]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Carlos H &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hate my 5 minute commute to the ramp too

Add that to the baddd Potomac fishing and I can hardly stand it!</TD></TR></TABLE>


That would be beyond awesome to be 5 minutes from the ramp.....