Life In Orlando, Florida day 3.

[Wiggs]

Random thoughts...

1. It will take some time to get used to the humidity but it's nice have 65-75 degree temp in January.
2. I absolutely abhor toll roads or the idea of them. I guess it's better than state taxes.
3. There are alot of Puerto Ricans here. Many that look like me even. (Afro Latinos...Hebrews btw)
4. People seem alot more nice and less shady than people in Vegas. Quite refreshing.
5. Lot of great food here.
6. It will take some time getting used to Eastern Standard Time coming from Pacific. Not just sleep wise but everything else.

7. The drive from Vegas wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be but I won't do it again. It was nice to see different parts of America and I was treated well in each state. Didn't stop in Alabama though...

8. Much different demographics vs. Vegas. It's about 30% Latino (Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban white and black), 30% Hebrew (So called African Americans, Haitian, Jamaicans) 5% Asian and 35% Caucasian. Refreshing vs. 9% Hebrew, 25% Latino and 65% Caucasian, 1% everyone else.

I'm happy with the move and this new chapter in my life. While Vegas will always be home, I'm done with it.

[coffeis4closers]

We've had 300,000 Puerto Ricans move here since Hurricane Irma hit Puerto Rico a few months ago. Much of the Island is still out of power. Orlando is very big and there are some areas you would want to stay away from. Stay away from Pine Hills, They don't call it crime hills for nothing. There are shootings there every weekend. The Winter Park area is pretty nice.  Rollins college is located there which is an expensive liberal arts college. Try to avoid I4 and 408 from 4pm to 7pm.

[WalterWhite]

Welcome to the east coast brother!  Did you move for a job, school, or just for a change?  If you live closer to the ocean the breeze helps with the humidity some.

[dseiler]

Highly recommend https://www.facebook.com/WilliesPinchosRestaurant/

[calfzilla]

Will you be working as a security guard at the same hospital Big Lenny works at?

[Wiggs]

We've had 300,000 Puerto Ricans move here since Hurricane Irma hit Puerto Rico a few months ago. Much of the Island is still out of power. Orlando is very big and there are some areas you would want to stay away from. Stay away from Pine Hills, They don't call it crime hills for nothing. There are shootings there every weekend. The Winter Park area is pretty nice.  Rollins college is located there which is an expensive liberal arts college. Try to avoid I4 and 408 from 4pm to 7pm.

Thanks man. Any great gyms you can recommended? I drove through Winter Park yesterday, it's pretty nice. My school for personal training is there. I'm in Avalon for now. It's nice as well. I think I drove through the hood today it was on MLK/Colonial and.Westmoreland I believe.

[Wiggs]

Welcome to the east coast brother!  Did you move for a job, school, or just for a change?  If you live closer to the ocean the breeze helps with the humidity some.

Thanks man! I moved here for all of the above.

[Wiggs]

Will you be working as a security guard at the same hospital Big Lenny works at?

My security days are over. Lol. It was fun though. I actually tried it out because of the security1 gimmick here, no joke. I was good at it and rose quickly but in the end, not for me.

[Wiggs]

Highly recommend https://www.facebook.com/WilliesPinchosRestaurant/

Thanks, I'll definitely check it out. I love Puerto Rican Food. Had some yesterday from Guavates. And had some Tostones today from the dining hall at the VA.

[SF1900]

Good luck, Wiggs!

[Wiggs]

Good luck, Wiggs!

Thanks man 

[coffeis4closers]

Thanks man. Any great gyms you can recommended? I drove through Winter Park yesterday, it's pretty nice. My school for personal training is there. I'm in Avalon for now. It's nice as well. I think I drove through the hood today it was on MLK/Colonial and.Westmoreland I believe.

I know exactly where you talking about on colonial and Westmorland. The black guy standing outside the 7 11 right there on the corner is the local crack dealer.  if you go up a couple blocks to Orange blossom Trail and take a left, starting at 5pm every day there will be hookers on OBT all the way to the Florida mall. If you plan on picking one of them up make sure you pick up one south of I4, the "girls" north of I4 are trannys. They call it the Tranny trail. They look just like women bro. Don't make the mistake I did and pick one up. Once we got back to 'her' shitty apartment off of OBT and "she" said 'are you sure you know what your doing'? at that point I noticed the atoms apple and big hands, deep voice. At this point I had already given "her" my money. I actually contemplated getting a BJ from her but I just couldn't do it.  Luckily she did give me back half of the money I gave her. It was def. a weird feeling/experience.

I'm not too sure of any gyms over in Avalon, I'm currently training at a planet fitness in the winter park area.  

[coffeis4closers]

Thanks man. Any great gyms you can recommended? I drove through Winter Park yesterday, it's pretty nice. My school for personal training is there. I'm in Avalon for now. It's nice as well. I think I drove through the hood today it was on MLK/Colonial and.Westmoreland I believe.

Is Avalon Park by Curry Ford road and Semoran/436?   Or is Avalon over on the east side heading towards UCF? 

[Wiggs]

I know exactly where you talking about on colonial and Westmorland. The black guy standing outside the 7 11 right there on the corner is the local crack dealer.  if you go up a couple blocks to Orange blossom Trail and take a left, starting at 5pm every day there will be hookers on OBT all the way to the Florida mall. If you plan on picking one of them up make sure you pick up one south of I4, the "girls" north of I4 are trannys. They call it the Tranny trail. They look just like women bro. Don't make the mistake I did and pick one up. Once we got back to 'her' shitty apartment off of OBT and "she" said 'are you sure you know what your doing'? at that point I noticed the atoms apple and big hands, deep voice. At this point I had already given "her" my money. I actually contemplated getting a BJ from her but I just couldn't do it.  Luckily she did give me back half of the money I gave her. It was def. a weird feeling/experience.

I'm not too sure of any gyms over in Avalon, I'm currently training at a planet fitness in the winter park area.  

Lololololol...My whore mongering days are long over. I've heard of LA Fitness, Orange Theory, 24 Fitness and of course Planet Fitness. Is there any way to get around these roads other than taking the long way? This can get expensive.

[Wiggs]

Is Avalon Park by Curry Ford road and Semoran/436?   Or is Avalon over on the east side heading towards UCF? 

It's by Curry Ford Road.

[coffeis4closers]

Ahhh ok. I know where you are.  I drive past it at least 3 times a week.  There is A LOT of H being sold in that area. Be very careful bro.

[Agnostic007]

I'm looking to relocate later this year. Orlando, Winter Park area has been recommended. I like California but the housing is nuts. I heard humidity is a big issue in Florida and if you are complaining about it in January, can you imagine July?

[Go 4 It]

Good luck out there dude!

[coffeis4closers]

I'm looking to relocate later this year. Orlando, Winter Park area has been recommended. I like California but the housing is nuts. I heard humidity is a big issue in Florida and if you are complaining about it in January, can you imagine July?

I love Winter Park. You can find a 1 bedroom condo for 800-1,200 in a decent place.

[coffeis4closers]

Lololololol...My whore mongering days are long over. I've heard of LA Fitness, Orange Theory, 24 Fitness and of course Planet Fitness. Is there any way to get around these roads other than taking the long way? This can get expensive.

I try to stay off the toll roads by sticking to 436/semoran if you need to head north/south. 436 will take you all the way from the airport to Aopka. Colonial/50 is an alternate rout for 408, these roads will take more time but you will save money on the tolls.  It took me about a year to figure out all the side roads, short cuts, etc. I've been here for years and I'm still seeing new roads here and there.  I work from a home office so I'm not out in the traffic much, only when my girl begs me to come with her on her shopping sprees.

[Kwon]

Best of luck in Florida Wiggs!

[SF1900]

Lololololol...My whore mongering days are long over. I've heard of LA Fitness, Orange Theory, 24 Fitness and of course Planet Fitness. Is there any way to get around these roads other than taking the long way? This can get expensive.

There is also "YOUFIT." $10 per month.

[El Diablo Blanco]

There’s a pretty cool gay club in Orlando. Remember it was all over the news a while back.

[Irongrip400]

I hope the new chapter in life brings you fortune and a clear mind. I'll look you up next time I'm that way and we can grab some grub and a brew.

[Dave D]

Congrats Wiggs!

Orlando is a great city!

Tolls are avoidable your best bet is to set the gps on your phone to no tolls so you can learn the side streets.

The old Golds on DR. Philips drive is good and the LA Fitness on Goldenrod is sweet, alot of the wwe guys train there.

I just moved across country as well, it can get overwhelming.

I'll be sure to hit you up next time I'm in Orlando