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@DATGEECHEEGALDABANGA

Жыл бұрын

We REALLY WISH PEOPLE WOULD VISIT AND GO AWAY! STOP SLITHERING IN AND STEALUNG LAND! I HATE DEVILS AND DEMONS , but you all keep coming in droves! Soon many will begin dying in droves too!

@richardball7251

Жыл бұрын

I just watched it and subscribed..won’t be retiring for a few years but I will watch and plan to start visiting the southern beach towns prior to retirement

@rolandthethompsongunner64

Жыл бұрын

@@richardball7251 In a few years it will look like Miami 😂

@ronaldgreene5733

Жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with butter -- it is a natural fat. Southern traditions have bought into the idea that we must use vegetable oil and similar products because they are healthy. The problem continues to be the misinformation that began decades ago, that saturated fats like butter are unhealthy. Coconut oil, one of the healthiest oils, is 90% saturated fat and does not cause heart disease or weight gain. Processed oils have been normalized into the notion that these are healthy -- vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, safflower -- however, all of these are commonly ethier partially or fully hydrogenated and extremely unhealthy during long-term use. "No transfat" is a distraction because this merely indicates that it likely contains fully rather than partially hydrogenated oil and is equally as bad for you or more so. The fraud is that fat from meat and dairy products is unhealthy. Much less heart and cardiovascular disease existed with the farm diet before the introduction of processed oils to replace lard for cooking. Additionally, the increase in added sugar to foods and especially processed forms of sugar (high fructose corn syrup containing mercury, sometimes labeled today as only corn syrup) play an important part in rising health problems in recent decades. Artificial sweeteners have also been proven to be more dangerous than ordinary table sugar as an ingredient. The latest is sucrulose or "Splenda" which can create liver problems with regular use. Stevia products can be a healthy alternative and the best forms can be purchased online without additives like preservatives or sugar alcohols.

@rolandthethompsongunner64

Жыл бұрын

@@ronaldgreene5733 I’ll take my chances with sugar and butter.

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quite mediocre neighborhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighborhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

@j.dimitri5077

Ай бұрын

Yes, but you have to live in Ohio.

@The.Love.0f.Animals

Ай бұрын

I’m in California, talk about rediculousness housing prices 🙃 housing prices should be capped each year. Craziness

@annmarieknapp

Ай бұрын

Mind is blown.

@dennyfie

Ай бұрын

Heck I'm in N/WOHIO HOUSE WAS 101,000 lot was 36,000 in 2003 I can't even get a offer,you must be in Columbus,Lucas county only the older junk homes are selling and fast,investors are buying them up,not in my hood they're hard to sell the hoa scares buyers off.

@dennyfie

Ай бұрын

I might add I can't wait to get out of ohio.this place blows.

I just love straight talkers like you. No sugarcoating or bullshit, just pure, undiluted facts. Thank you.

Your information is most appreciated 😁👍 …I am a 70 years old black resident 😄and friendly people are the main reason I enjoy Greenville South Carolina (Furman University area)

@JerryPinkas

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. See you in the next video.

@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98

2 ай бұрын

Cool I’m from Beaufort South Carolina . My moms a 50+ year Scottish mixed race resident and she said she would not chose another state . I wish I was down there right now because it’s too cold here. It’s almost always cold here in Ohio. and we have tornadoes coming. A bunch of them. Thankfully we are okay. I miss my mom a lot ? But moving is too expensive right now even if your just moving back in with a family member.

@Solutions3000

Ай бұрын

​@@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98South Carolina is not the place, if you want to escape tornados.

@stephentuohy9000

12 күн бұрын

Amen

I read a report in our local newspaper about how a hundred people are moving to south Carolina every single day. I live in a little town outside of Charleston. Well, it was a little town. Now its crowded. The traffic went to minimal to bumper to bumper traffic every dingle day. The sirens of ambulances, police cars and firetrucks can be heard morning noon and night. Traffic accidents several times a day. We used to get a little fender bender maybe once a month but its daily now. We had a man get bit by a copperhead snake at the local walmart a few years ago. Last year i found a copperhead snake next to my front door last year. And a small rattler was run over by a car next to the sidewalk children walk to school on. Mosquitos are horrendous. They will bite you in the daytime too.

@arribaficationwineho32

26 күн бұрын

It happens . Oh well

I am a native of South Carolina and everything that was said is true. The price of housing has gone up but that's because to many people are moving here. Please make it stop!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@BishopWalters12

Жыл бұрын

Same with NC, it's crazy high and I really want to get away from Raleigh now. It's basically NY now just in terms of how people act and drive.

@Tireme683

Жыл бұрын

The most accurate statement so far..."its basically NY now"

@abradfordajb

Жыл бұрын

Want to get away from crowds? Problem solved .... Move to Alaska!

@ginaturner7755

Жыл бұрын

@@abradfordajb We will send them all to Alaska. Problem solved!

I moved from NE Ohio to S. Carolina almost 8 years ago. I've lived through blizzards, subzero temperatures, tons of snow, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, springs where it rained for 2 weeks straight, 70° one day and 30° the next. Sure some of the things you mentioned would deter some people from moving here (the "unhealthy foods" you cited- there's unhealthy foods in every state!!!) but not me. The weather, the beauty, being able to go to the beach whenever I want to, the southern people (the most polite people I've ever met) simply cannot be beat imho. I love it here!!!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

So glad you love South Carolina and enjoying this wonderful state. Thanks for watching and sharing

@PianoMan-hx3ev

Жыл бұрын

💯

@PianoMan-hx3ev

Жыл бұрын

Northeast Ohio has some of the worst weather on Earth.

@DianeKelley-His4evr77

Жыл бұрын

@@PianoMan-hx3ev For sure!!!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@PianoMan-hx3ev I hear ya! I have friends who live there and can agree 100% with you. Thanks for watching

I left KY and moved to SC in 1989 to attend college in Florence,SC. Within a month after starting college, I experienced my first hurricane (Hugo). Finished school in 1994 and moved to Charlotte,NC to work and raise a family. 27 yrs later, my wife (from Myrtle Beach) and I sell our Charlotte home and purchased 43 arces just 40 miles south of Florence, SC. We love it! Very rual. Living in a RV for the moment as we build out our homestead (chickens and cows). 10 miles from I-95, so we can get to big cities in other states if needed. Distance but friendly neighbors, no crime, no problem. Take the back roads to the coast to avoid the busy roads Btw, my wife makes the BEST shrimp and grits you will every eat!

@freedomtrucker2332

11 күн бұрын

My envy for you and your wife is overflowing my giant travel mug ..lol ..blessings to you both ..(GRITS! ..yeah buddy)

@PowerGearPerformance

11 күн бұрын

@@freedomtrucker2332 make it happen for you.. you can do it!

My family moved to the upstate from Kentucky 23 years ago. From the cooking to the critters and climate we love our South Carolina ! If you do move here just don't plan to change us. We like our southern drawl and BBQ just the way it is.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story

@sunshineandwarmth

Жыл бұрын

I lived in KY and loved it, mostly bc of the hiking and ppl. Now I'm stuck in the rust belt and hate it, all bc of the hills and ppl.😡

@vernonkelly3379

2 ай бұрын

Politics definitely needs to change 😂

@survive323

Ай бұрын

Keep it

@jessiem276

Ай бұрын

​@@survive323We will !!

Moved here 7 plus years ago and we love it. Never would we start a sentence with, up North. I tell people that I’m a Southerner who the stork drop off in the north by accident. We feel so blessed to be living here. We are retired.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! South Carolina is a great place to call home!

I just randomly got here to this video. I love it, because hearing the truth to me personally is better than being sugarcoated. I live in Canada, so I’m not planning anytime soon to retire anywhere in Florida or South Carolina, for now anyway. I am an old-school immigrant . I wish most of the people in Canada and in the US were like you, just shooting straight, no BS. The slower pace of life is worth considering. I have visited Myrtle Beach in the past for only a week back then in 2014 and we loved it. We had to drive 22 hours to get there from Mississauga Ontario. And on the way, we saw a lot of beautiful places and the countryside. Who knows, probably in retirement. We will spend the winters in south USA.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your story! I have found by just telling it like it is the good the bad and the ugly, even though it’s not what people want to hear it’s always the best approach. Truly thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

I moved to Greenville SC about a year ago from WA state. Dude, the drivers here completely ignore the speed limits - it’s like a speedway everywhere I go and I tend to go slightly above the posted speed. It’s not uncommon to see drivers going 60+ in a 35. …and don’t get me started on how many drivers blatantly run red lights. It’s super dangerous to drive around here.

@gdmofo

Ай бұрын

Native Washingtonian I'm a professional driver it isn't any better out here in the People's Republic of Washington comrade they drive like damn fools

@colorfulfamily

Ай бұрын

@@gdmofo I should clarify I came from Spokane area - not great drivers there, but much better than Greenville and the area.

@karenpowell6063

22 күн бұрын

all Of SC is like that

@josepeixoto3384

18 күн бұрын

oh, man, that's where i'd move to!!!!! you mean one can drive at a NATURAL SPEED, for the location, without getting Arrested??!!! or even SHOT, like in NY,NJ, New this, Old that, most States...??

@melindaanne2084

9 күн бұрын

And I'm sure in WA state; nobody ever speeds or runs red lights.

Everyplace is getting crowded. And newcomers tend to want to change things. You'll never hear someone say, "I've lived here 20 years and things keep getting better and better."

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@653j521

Жыл бұрын

They want to keep it just the way it was in their idyllic?? youth. The simple days, before you were old enough to know what your parents were going through. It is ever thus, everywhere on the planet. People want to go back to the womb.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@653j521 Thanks for watching

@andywilburn6872

4 ай бұрын

Jerry, don't forget to tell them about the monsters and creatures that live here such as the lizard man of bishopville, Sasquatch has been seen around rivers and lakes, and reports of rougarou and the infamous chupacabra!! Please for your safety don't move here!!

@CarolinaTrailcameravideos

13 күн бұрын

Its called "Locust People". The ruined where they used to live with their voting practices and ideology, so they flee the mess they created and move to a place that is safe and prosperous..........Then quickly go about ruining it with the same ideas and voting practices that ruined their last location. It has happened all across the country in small towns and large cities. It is exactly how Ashville NC was turned into a mini east coast San Francisco.

My wife and I, transplants from Ohio & Michigan moved to Florida to escape the weather, etc. decided 3 years ago to move to upstate S.C. once again to escape this time the hurricanes, alligators, high insurance, traffic, rudeness, snowbirds, etc. and to this day never regretted it. Yes, we have thunderstorms bugs, pollen and so on but all of that is overshadowed by the overall cost of living the moderate climate most of the year and primarily the people who are caring family oriented friendly and extremely helpful. That includes those of all ages. Never, have we felt more at home. Even though neither of us has family in the area, our acquaintances all treat us as such and have from the time we moved here. Yup, the food is not necessarily the healthiest but we found a solution. We don't eat as much and balance our diet while still enjoying what is offered here. God bless those who love the big cities, ridiculous traffic, high cost of living and rudeness. We hope that they stay where they are and not bring that all here. If you insist on saying how great it's there, stay there.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story about living in Florida and letting others know what a great state South Carolina is to live in. Thanks for watching.

@timothyhayes2935

Жыл бұрын

SC is great along the coast and Greenville area. Beware of being downwind of International Paper in Georgetown and The West Rock Paper Mill in N. Charleston.

@peterchapman272

Жыл бұрын

@@timothyhayes2935 Thats the smell of money I’ve worked those plants as a pipefitter/welder and have made a fantastic $$$$$$ over the past several years

@charliedaniel718

Жыл бұрын

People like you are why I left South Carolina. I was born n raised in Georgia and South Carolina and right on the line and all the immigrants and northern folk ruined that place. Now I live in East Tennessee and it’s started to happen here. Southern pride and respect is gone.

@franrivasrivas8473

Жыл бұрын

100% with you on that one…

As an actual northerner ( Canada ) I have always held firm to the belief "the warmer it is, the bigger the bugs get" - So Ive always been very happy with our deep winter freezes, that kill off the majority of bug eggs. We had a hell of a mild winter, so its gonna be a bad earwig summer this year! 😵‍💫

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your story

@vester7457

11 ай бұрын

Amen, from Minnesota. I live for winter, love freezing cold

@einna420

11 ай бұрын

@@vester7457 whoa whoa lets not get carried away - I still want the plow driver to rot in hell when he plows me in whilst I shovel in -20°c weather LOL

@zoebear1992

11 ай бұрын

Michigan here and id rather be cold than hot anyway!!! You can't get more naked then naked lol but you can put on a fire, take a hot shower and lots of blankets and stuff to keep warm.

@darcy5761

11 ай бұрын

As I always say,bugs the size of Volkswagens

I just came back from my trip to Greenville and the surrounding area, and it hit every wow factor for me. My trip was intended for a potential move in the near future. I listened to your cons and honestly, none of them scare me. I'm from NJ where the mosquitoes will eat you alive. In central Jersey alone, which is not big an area, we have 3.9 million people and they just keep on packing everyone in. Traffic gets so bad 3 times a day, that sometimes it takes 15-20 minutes to drive 2-3 miles. It's faster on bike. Pollen dust for a week is a vacation compared to an entire month in NJ. I also visited Greenville in August and while yes it was hot, the humidity didn't seem as bad as it gets in NJ. Yeah, i'll take a pay cut to move to the Greenville area, but when it comes to mental health, mental stamina and overall happiness, I will take the lower pay in a happier place. (When I visited, everyone was happy, inviting and welcoming) I also found there was just so much to do while I was there, I'd never be bored. And Lastly, affordability.. The pay scale is different yes, but with the research I've done, a working class family with kids can still afford to live whereas here in NJ, $80k/year for a single frugal person like myself can barely get by. Great talking points and I'm glad you posted them here. But I'm ready to move and Greenville SC is my ultimate destination for relocation.

@Joy-wd3wc

8 ай бұрын

That's a great depiction. I plan to relocate to murrells inlet and await my home to be rented. I have a child to raise and the way that NJ is you have to be rich or poor. Or the single moms have to not work to get health benefits. It's a state for the elite.

@grannygear1001

6 ай бұрын

Nice area, my dd lives there! ❤

@1artistvocalist

5 ай бұрын

I live in Hightstown, NJ and I am considering a move there for a band. I am a singer and an artist. I agree regarding the traffic here, especially up north and the rudeness on the road is unapparelled. Even going food shopping..there are too many people here..But there are my friends and a lot of fun things in NJ to do as well. The main reason I am considering a move is the wildfire smoke wreaking havoc with the air quality here in NJ. I missed a ton of gigs last Summer because of it. Regarding hurricanes, that does concern me. Just have to do more research. Considering Savannah as well. Did u ever do the move?

@zline-sp2fs

5 ай бұрын

@@1artistvocalist I didn't do the move only because I got a job back here in NJ and couldn't refuse it. Otherwise I was leaving. I'm not far from you (Princeton) so yeah the rudeness and craziness of the area has gotten out of control. You wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes in Greenville. It's far enough inland where it's not going to cause destruction. You would however in Savannah though. Very beautiful and eclectic there. As far as Greenville goes, it's an expanding city, lots of culture with a very fun atmosphere for everyone. Small suburbs all around the city with small town vibes if that's what you like.

I traveled to SC escaping a hurricane in Florida 6 years ago I found the friendliest folks I’ve ever met in my life there. Many time I’ve visited SC some near Greenville and just a bit south east of that. Although Greenville had its traffic backups in and out of the city it wasn’t near as bad as FL. Also Greenville also has the friendliest folks around. Loved that when I first started visiting your state. It does get sadly hotter than even Florida some when I was there but it also had some very cold WX also. Not likely for me but love visiting you folks !!!!

The two most horrible and awful things about living in Greenville, SC are July and August. The humidity is insufferable and there’s not a whiff of a breeze. The air is stagnant and the mosquitoes are out in full force. Thanks for the video.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video.

@monp.4903

Жыл бұрын

Atlanta is the same, I hate Aug, already over the heat by end of July and still got 6 more weeks of heat 🥵🥵

@cyndimarie9394

Жыл бұрын

Sounds just like Georgia 😂

@richardbale3278

Жыл бұрын

At least it's not Columbia.

@susancraigo8218

Жыл бұрын

We moved to Greenville in mid August 2022 from IL. We didn't feel that the humidity was much different. Spring, winter and Fall amazing so far!

If your coming from California or New York please heed this man's warning and stay where you are !

@erikakathleen509

24 күн бұрын

No one of any sophistication ever would. The beaches in Cape Cod, Mass. and honestly NJ are gorgeous- very close in proximity and we have thousands of waterfalls, crystal clear lakes, rivers and streams and The Atlantic Ocean like a cherry on top. TREES EVERYWHERE, FORESTS FOR BEAUTIFUL SHADE! Flowers, fields and fields of flowers, mountains very close to the ocean. The summers are LUSH. No alligators, no nasty shxt. The weather is precisely why I would never ever move south. Grossly hot with no cool waters. ☆TRUMP2024☆ though. My 3rd time voting TRUMP coming right up. -Sincerely, NYC Suburbs

@calvinhancock7844

23 күн бұрын

@@erikakathleen509 your my kind of Yankee 👍

@tonyneal9776

8 күн бұрын

@@erikakathleen509 Yeah you need to stay there Trumper!

Thanks for your review, Jerry!! Even though I've lived in big cities overseas while growing up, my mom's family was from the Upstate of SC. After living in big cities growing up, I always appreciated the kindness and great weather in SC. I've been living in SC, since 1976. Of course there are things that I do not like about SC, just like many other states that I have visited, but overall, I'm happy living in SC. I've been retired since 2011, but I agree with what you said about the lower wages in SC. However, there are companies like BMW, in Spartanburg, and other German auto parts suppliers for BMW, that pay well. It also depends on what type of work you do, whether or not your wages are low. I have horrible allergies also, but I take medications to help me through those times. Personally, I like the wildlife and do not feel threatened. Again, great review, Jerry!!

As a South Carolinian, I attest you are very accurate in what you've said in this video, IMO, it is absolutely imperative you do not choose to drop your roots in a flood prone area. One negative is Hurricanes and we are overdue for a serious destructive one of those, which can turn the majority of the state into a disaster area, I reference Hugo 1989, major destruction coming inland. Other than that and what you mentioned, once you get used to South Carolina, you really cannot imagine living anywhere else! Thanks for the time you invested in this video. David

@kimlarso

Жыл бұрын

I remember Hugo=lived in NC at the time 88-91 but hit SC one weekend a month=always told myself I’d be back😊

@tiffanylubeck3505

Жыл бұрын

I like your idea David, smart, terrify people with stories of dread & doom to keep them out! We will begin implementing this strategy right away as well! TYSM!

@tiffanylubeck3505

Жыл бұрын

@@donwise8767 You can always stay away then....just a thought...They will not mind I'm sure.

@purplemonster2239

Жыл бұрын

@@tiffanylubeck3505 🤣😂♥️

@johnandmarylouwilde7882

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget earthquakes. Look at the buildings held together by giant bolts in Charleston.

As for the weather, people will quickly learn to plan their outdoor activity before 11AM or after 3-4PM in the summer. As for the beach, in the summer you will burn to a crisp during the mid-day hours, the reflected sun off the sand will cook you. I've seen the sand so hot that I could not walk on it.

@williamsingletary1705

4 ай бұрын

wus

@cannotbeshaken7889

3 ай бұрын

@@williamsingletary1705 LOL

I've been trying to get my wife to S.C. for easy 34 years. I lived in Greenwood back in the 70s and I've always wanted to move back to there. We have visited a few times because we have family in the Pawley's Island area. But she still won't budge, she likes the 4 seasons. Sure, she does, she doesn't shovel the snow, cut the grass, etc. etc. Now I tell her I'm too old for this stuff l and it still doesn't work. :-( 😄

#11. When you get to the checkout at the grocery store, please be patient. It's customary for the cashier and bagger to ask how you are doing, how are the kids, isn't it a beautiful day, did you find everything you were looking for, etc. As Mr. Jerry said, it's Southern hospitality, and folks really care how you are doing. Oh, and you will be next in the friendly visit.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

100% truth! Thanks for sharing your story

@olympic-gradelurker

Жыл бұрын

I moved here two weeks ago and discovered that I can't wear earbuds through the checkout line because people will start talking and actually expect you to interact! Shocker!

@sunshineandwarmth

Жыл бұрын

Trapped in PA. So miss the South. Ppl are "friendly" to newcomers only to have fresh gossip but never to make friends. They have to have been friends since first grade and HATE any deviation from "their" norm.

@sunshineandwarmth

Жыл бұрын

​@Olympic-grade lurker hate to tell you folks but that's the norm around most of the world!

@653j521

Жыл бұрын

@@sunshineandwarmth And around small town US.

I’m a Brit , use to live in FL now we’re in SC and we love it here . Amen. 10 out of 10 for us 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video!

@Sorchia56

Жыл бұрын

Wholeheartedly agree!!!

@danieldumas7361

Жыл бұрын

As Waylon Flowers used to say; "Florida, nothing there but Old People......& their Parents!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldumas7361 Thanks for watching

@EllieM_Travels

Жыл бұрын

Where in SC?

My brother moved to Lexington SC from MA last year and he loves it.I am thinking of making the move myself sometime in the next couple of years.

Moved to the upstate about 25 years ago from Southern CA. It's been a great experience. The food that is served here is a personal choice, you can always make a decision to eat healthy and exercise your freedom of choice. My only negative about the state is the lack of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Otherwise it's a really great place to live.

I'm moving to South Carolina from North Carolina because it's much cheaper to live, no auto inspections, not conjested, no crazy heavy traffic, and can get a house without an HOA.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

100% true! South Carolina is cheaper and the taxes are lower as well. If you have questions about South Carolina, give the office a call at 843-839-9870. We are here to help!

@MenuFortyEight

Жыл бұрын

no auto inspections, but SC has a annual Car tax thats in the hundreds per car

@themisunderstoodunmodernwo5002

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly why I crossed the border lots of land and no awful HOA lol

@PaulAlan21

Жыл бұрын

Development s without HOA'S? Where do I sign up?

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@PaulAlan21 We can send you properties to look at, that are not located in HOA communities. We have a lot of super helpful info, to share, Just give us a call at 843-839-9870. Talk soon

I agree with pretty much everything he said in this video. Yes, the weather gets really hot and sometimes humid and sticky. Yes there is lots of wildlife and bugs and snakes and gators that bite. If you use common sense, you can avoid a lot of that. Yes, the food has a lot of fat and sugar and salt in it, but it’s delicious. I’m partial because I’m southern but I love southern food Especially cornbread or biscuits with pretty much anything. We love our college football down here. We love ice, tea or cold drinks in general to stay cool. We love our ceiling fans and our air conditioning :-) during the summer. South Carolina ends are patriotic, generally, conservative, mostly religious, Big fans of the constitution and the second amendment, we will help our neighbors whenever we can, we are family oriented, love, good food, fun, friends, and freedom. We welcome visitors and new residents alike as long as you are respectful of our customs and traditions, and the things that we hold, dear. As long as you don’t come here to cause problems, disrespected us, or engage in criminal activity, we are very welcoming. There are some beautiful places in South Carolina that you won’t see anywhere else in the United States. We have the beautiful beaches and coastal towns and villages on the east, a little bit more bustle in the north old English District, near Charlotte, and mountains and beautiful scenery in the west. Lots of history, lots of religious and educational institutions, farming, and engineering tend to be pretty big in this state. I’m not originally from South Carolina. I came here from another southern state, but I have gotten used to living here. The per capita income is generally lower than other states like Georgia or North Carolina, but so is the cost of living, and we have much lower taxes. Unfortunately, in 2020 the whole Covid outbreak caused people to migrate from many other states to the south east, which college property prices and rental rates to skyrocket here. This has caused a lot of hardships for people who already live here, because people from out of state are willing to pay more which forces other people down the property ladder, and that is truly disgraceful. So, if you’re not prepared to buckle down a little bit financially, you don’t need to come here. Also, if you’re coming from somewhere else, it’s OK that you remember who you are and where you are from but once you are here, you must understand that we do things a certain way here and if you make an effort to try to do what we do and blend in, we will be happy to meet you halfway. If you don’t, you’re only going to make your life difficult for yourself. People who come here , usually are looking for a more relaxed way of life that is not as fast-paced as the larger cities and other parts of the country. We have a lot of history and culture here. Enjoy it and embrace it.

Moved here from Maine in late 2021. The only thing on this list that really matters is the low paying jobs. We bought an inexpensive home, drive inexpensive cars, and live within our means. It would help to have that mindset for any new people.

I've been here for 7 years, and have been retired for the past 2, before that, I spent the majority of my life growing up/living in the Detroit area. As I listened to all ten reasons, I reminded myself of the fact that any place is as good or bad as you choose it to be. It all depends on your point of view. I'm living here, so I CHOOSE to see this area as a great place to live and retire. It's all too easy to find all of the bad of any place. Look for the good, and you'll find it. That said, the Carolinas aren't much for food meccas. Because of the auto plants, I could find any kind or style of food I wanted, Here? Not so much. But, on the upside, I have learned how to cook the foods I miss. It's all a matter of perspective. If you decide to make this your new home, welcome!

@WhatUpDoe.

Жыл бұрын

Here from the D, as well. Never moving back!

@AnthonyGonzalez-is4jb

Жыл бұрын

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@stopibeastin7196

Жыл бұрын

Here from SC it’s all what you make of it i I’ve been here my whole life and still get called city boy by my friends who live in the country 😂

@sagatuppercut2960

Жыл бұрын

How many times have you been to Hardees or the Waffle House?

@lesg5270

Жыл бұрын

Born and raised In Florence. Moved to Texas just for shopping and food. Yes SC is lacking a lot of cultural experiences. Greenville was on its way, last I checked.

Several years ago, while exploring several Southern states as options for retirement, I visited a realtor in Virginia and made the mistake of telling him that I was also looking in other states, including The Carolinas. Without hesitation, he told me, "here you're a Yankee. In The Carolinas, you're going to be a Damn Yankee". Taken aback, that conversation soon ended, but I went on to explore The Carolinas. Beautiful states, but my impression (however accurate or inaccurate it may be) is that there are two significant demographics there: transplanted New Yorkers who have brought their big pensions and overbearing personalities, and the native locals who quite justifiably resent the population explosion and the subsequent effect on their culture and environment. I may be completely wrong, and draw criticism from both sides for my comment. In the meantime, I think I'll live and let live. New York has suited me for over 50 years and probably will for the remainder of my life. These high taxes and overcast skies have kind of grown on me, anyway. There's no place like home.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story. I can tell you that here in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, it is rare to meet anyone who was born at the beach. We have many who have moved or retired from every state in the nation. Which makes it a great place to call home.

@SwimminWitDaFishies

Жыл бұрын

@williammonney4378 I can't help but ask - how are your retirement investments keeping up with the sky high taxes of NY? If they're doing really well, let me know who your financial advisor is. If you worked in NY during the golden years for a government agency (and got a fabulous retirement package), then that really tells me why you're happy to stay put!

@williammooney4378

Жыл бұрын

@@SwimminWitDaFishies I'm a retired local civil servant with an adequate but unspectacular pension, and a Roth that's doing okay, but I historically have invested very conservatively, so consequently I'm not a millionaire. I have the taxes rolled into the mortgage which means I mostly pay the taxes and interest on it, and continue to work full time in my "retirement" at NYC pay rates to stay ahead of the curve. I see many people doing both better and worse than me, so it is what it is. I usually stop complaining when I see the homeless in the subway. Happy to stay put? I find that the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. For financial advisement, I highly recommend Primerica Financial Services. They are everywhere - I am sure you can find someone local. I would not trust anyone else with my finances. Good luck.

@RoRo-pd7qw

Жыл бұрын

I would agree. I’m a native of the Carolinas living in SC near the Charlotte metro area. The area I grew up in and loved for so many years does not exist anymore. It’s just louder and more crowded. It’s too much growth, way too fast. And the blending of other cultures can be a clash at times. I still love my home, but I miss what it use to be. You may not agree, but that has been my experience.

@billmooney3033

Жыл бұрын

@@RoRo-pd7qw I do agree, and I sympathize. I looked at houses in Haxhaw, NC. It looks as if it was once a quiet little town. From the looks of things today, people from my neck of the woods are turning it into another version of Long Island, and they seem oblivious to the fact that some of the native residents don't appreciate it. But that's self-absorbed New Yorkers for you. If I relocate, it will be to get away from that, not go to where there's more of it. I also think its a shame that the beautiful landscape of NC is being bulldozed in order to put up these crowded, cookie-cutter "subdivisions" that people are so excited about. You really have my sympathies for what's going on in NC. I just hope that Southern folks realize that Yankees are not all the same.

Many of the things you mentioned are true in many states. I hate Myrtle beach because the crime and trash is awful, but there are many good things in SC. Cost of living and taxes are lower, but so is wages. And I love southern food ❤

I was born in South Carolina and still have relatives there. South Carolina is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community. Southern cooking is the best!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

South Carolina is an awesome state to call home

Not one of your points discourage me. 1. Snakes/Alligators, both I hear taste like Chicken, 2. Hire a bug man every quarter, 3. no big city vibe, Fantastic. Originally from LA currently in Phoenix, which is LA's infant. 4. Looking for polite, friendly people for once in my life, 5. Looking at Up Country not Flood central, 6. Southern cooking is great like anything just use moderation, 7. Occasional Sunday driver fender bender, that's what you pay insurance for, 8. Humid weather in the 90's is nice for a change compared to 121 degrees from April to November any day, 9. Lower income means lower taxes, the money is there, it just might take a little longer to find your groove, 10. forgot what this one is. Can't wait to move. Got 3 months to go before I get there.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Whooo Hooo, Sounds like your plan is coming together! Let me know if you have any questions, or if i can help in any way! :)

@lindahughes5781

Жыл бұрын

Just moved to Myrtle Beach 1 1/2 years ago. Seriously, just go to a healthier restaurant!! Grow up@!@

@mp4373

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, come on down! Cost of living is higher than he claims, but it's like that all over the country. Like I said, come on down!

@paulpugh2480

Жыл бұрын

I love your attitude . Some only see the negative in everything,try some barbeque sauce on that gator.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@lindahughes5781 thanks for watching and commenting

My job transferred me to Greenville SC back in the 70’s. We lived there for 8 1/2 years. Loved Greenville. I understand Greenville is now considered one of the best cities to live in the country. We still vacation in Charleston, another terrific city in South Carolina. My wife is a Tennessee native. Tennessee has been our home since leaving Greenville. Tennessee is another great State to live in and raise a family.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your South Carolina living experience.

@Chet_Brinkley

Жыл бұрын

I would'nt send my children to school in Tenn. , no frickin way !!

@jbdolan2

Жыл бұрын

Things have changed. High crime

@Chet_Brinkley

Жыл бұрын

@@jbdolan2 That comes with population increaces. Same thing everywhere.

@Chet_Brinkley

Жыл бұрын

With a popular place to live it brings its troubles as well and unfortunately those sweet spots don't stay sweet forever. I have lived many places in my lifetime being a military brat but I must say that this is the best of the best.

Thank you. You've done everyone a favor. I'm a native Floridian with family in SC, and what you said is accurate. But, in FL, we called the lizards chameleons.

Recently found your videos and you are #1 , on point and honest. I live in Chandler AZ and if someone I know needs a realtor ,you're the man.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and to comment on these videos here. So glad you’re finding them helpful. I will see you in the next video.

I grew up and still live in the south (but not SC) and my lifelong observation is that southern people are no more "friendly" than northern people. Sure, they may smile and be more polite to you and less directly confrontational in person, but when you are out of earshot they will tell friends and family in no uncertain terms what they really think of you. And if they are really "old school" southern, they may do it something like this: "He is so obnoxious, bless his heart" or "She has such a big nose, bless her heart."

@AlexPerazaTV

Жыл бұрын

Everyone is honest in private. New Yorkers love to say stuff behind peoples back also. It’s all over for that. Being polite to your face is the difference between the two.

@jgrysiak6566

11 ай бұрын

It's like that everywhere, the lifers in small towns have their friends & family they talk to & socialize with

@TygerValleyFarm

11 ай бұрын

LOL! that is so true!!

@marciaoliver4531

11 ай бұрын

I don't know of any state of people that doesn't do this.😂

@adcoxrobert3786

10 ай бұрын

I lived in Rochester Mn. for two years. I've never encountered such cold, arrogant, snobbish people anywhere in my life, and I've resided in seven states.

So true! Love that you suggested grumpy people to stay away!!! We don't need them here!!!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@tiffanylubeck3505

Жыл бұрын

@Greg Yeah, we actually enforce our laws & take care of our people all the while maintaining fiscal responsibility. "The Horror!" Enjoy your Tent cities, & crime rate. I'm off to go hit the range with my kewt lil Kimber Micro 9 pistol.

Born and raised in Charleston and now 56 years old. The heat and humidity are definitely the worst thing about living here for me.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Basically if you're not used to traffic, wild animals, fatty food, strange customs, being bored (big city vibes), humid weather, overcrowded tourist traps, pollen, then stay where you are! No need to complain about things you should already have prepared for..... I thank this man for putting it out there! Grew up here, Ga, and Pittsburgh, and I love it here!!

Everything but the wages, the congestion and flooding sounds great to me. I'd move somewhere that didn't flood and the rest isn't a deal-breaker at all. I'm from the North of England which is like the South of the US (in many regards except the climate), so the idea of friendly people and proper community sounds brilliant to me, and I hate big cities so that sounds great too! If I ever move to the US I've been looking at South Carolina and Minnesota as the two states I like the idea of for the friendlyness and the wildlife and outdoors opportunities.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Let us know if our Real estate team here in South Carolina and help you in anyway. 843-839-9870

@zwilkinson2

8 ай бұрын

I'm leaving MN for SC. This state is too blue for me. Taxes are also insane. Don't get me started on the weather here.

I lived in Greenville, SC for 2 1/2 years and we enjoyed it. We were surprised on how friendly and outgoing the people were. I’m from the Cleveland, Ohio area and you were cursed on a regular basis. I found the employment was more serviced based than factory based. We were there in the mid 1980s and we had a snow storm that hit Greenville and it shut down the town and people didn’t know how to drive in snow. No problem for me. I’m used to driving in snow and I put snow tires on my car and drove slow. Not a problem.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing with others what is is really like to live in the upstate of SC. Thanks for watching.

@n.e.barton1299

9 ай бұрын

I lived in Greenville about 3 years ago, but I worked in Industry. The Inland port @Inman SC generates a lot of manufacturing jobs. You can still buy a farm in Upstate SC, btw. Yes, wages are somewhat depressed, but everyone who worked in RTP in North Carolina or the Pharmaceutical plants up North can ask for comparable salaries if you have a extensive skill set. There is a lot of affordable housing in the Central part of SC( including cool historic houses), but you need to land a job in towns like Iota, Abbeville, and Camden. One thing I don' t get about Buncombe county NC and Greenville SC. There is no public transit between Greenville and Asheville. Seriously! There is no public transit to GSP airport. Either you take Uber, rent a car, or hire the Hickory Hop shuttle. Avoid I-85 and take Amtrak's Crescent to either Charlotte or Atlanta if you live in Upstate SC. PS. You forgot that I-85 traffic drives everyone slowly crazy. If you relocate to Greenville, you need to either live in the Greenville city limits, take state road 25 home, or any of the country highways instead.

Spartanburg here, what this guy saying is 100% true especially the housing market ever since BMW came to the Spartanburg Greer area housing prices have went through the roof. By the same token if it wasn't for BMW coming there wouldn't be other companies that have came to provide for BMW such as plastic omnium, auria, sage etc... where I'm originally from Blacksburg 35 minutes down the road you could actually rent a house three bedroom with a yard 600-700 a month. However in Spartanburg you can't get a one-bedroom studio on 290 highway in Duncan (about the same size as Blacksburg) for less than $1,000 a month

Agree with most things on your list. After vacationing here for 30 years and even owning a second home for half that time, we decided to move to Surfside. We lived in Atlanta metro for 35 years, so many of the things on your list (pollen, humidity, food, etc.) are already familiar. Big difference (and you touch on it) is the driving. When I moved to Atlanta 35 years ago, after living in Washington DC and New York, I was SHOCKED at the speed and aggressiveness. And that was 35 years ago -- it got MUCH worse over time with the influx of people. I eventually got used to it and, like everyone else, would normally drive 20 miles over the speed limits. 😁 Now, I'm dealing with the opposite -- people driving 35 in a 45 mph zone. Also, the people from SC are friendly (just like those in Georgia)...but just like I experienced in Georgia...a TON of people move here from the north and (no offense) they aren't very friendly at all. Especially the vacationers. They are also slightly "liberalizing" the politics.

I loved this video as you reaffirmed the reasons I am moving to SC. I bought a really nice house 10 years ago in Goose Creek with plans to retire there. I am so glad I did as the house has doubled in value and as it has been rented all this time it has been a great investment. I am in the NYC area though not the city but can't wait to move there for everything you said, especially the slower pace of life and the really nice people. My tenants who moved down from the North tell me how nice the neighbors are and how much they love living there and also about all the critters that are outside which surprised them the first nights at the house. It wasn't the plan but I will keep that house rented and plan to buy another one in the same community in a few months to move to. My friend moved to Goose Creek from here a year before I bought the house and told me how great it was and now 11 years later he still says the move was the best thing he ever did. I saw the house on line and the price at the time was a no brainer, I had my friend look at it for me in person and made the deal over the phone. I wish I could have made the move years ago but as I own a business it would have been a financial hardship to leave then but I sure knew I wanted out of New York and now more then ever. Who knows, maybe I will be your neighbor in SC :)

@franco634

Жыл бұрын

I am moving there next month and I am hoping I meet you. We moved from NY to Florida in 2018 and hate it. Finally getting out and going to where we hope the people are friendly and kind.

@carminealiffi9738

Жыл бұрын

@@franco634 I am near Charleston, my friend went there a year before I bought the house from NY and never looked back. The neighbors had a BBQ for them when they moved there and all my tenants tell me is how great the people are there; they moved from the North too.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

With all the people moving there to South Carolina from other places like the midwest, northeast and elsewhere, I gather things are constantly changing there. Not many native born South Carolinans left and the southern hospitality is slowly starting to fade away. Especially in the big cities like Columbia and the coastal areas around Charleston & Myrtle Beach, etc.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

It is true, The hidden gem of South Carolina is no longer hidden. Low taxes, lower cost of living, great year round weather is just a part of the draw that has so many moving to South Carolina. Especially considering Florida with all its insurance and high cost of living issues. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@SamanthaGunn500

3 ай бұрын

The people who move South, want a peaceful nice lovely place to live, yet the first things they do is yell, "change, change, change." Well, we don't want to change and what you are moving from is what we DONT want. We are a conservative area of the U.S. and look at what you are running from. Most Southerners don't want liberal leftist ideas and that is what many of you bring with you. It breaks my heart. t

My 9th Great grandfather was Governor of Carolina Province 1693-1694. Makes me proud. I grew up in Orangeburg

Important to know before considering a move. Your insights are really helpful!

@JerryPinkas

3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this helpful video. I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch it and to comment here on this channel. See you in the next video.

In the past we visited South Carolina and/or North Carolina every year. Beautiful! We don't anymore.

My grandfather lived 95 years here in the south. I tried to tell him all that bacon and hamburger would kill him. He just wouldn't listen. And my father is 85 now and still plays basketball. And the snakes, we release those when we hear someone from the north is here looking at real estate.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

LOL, Thanks for watching

@machobuck793

Жыл бұрын

My family owns little north of 100 acres in the bowman area looking at moving down there

oh my gosh I forgot about the pollen when I lived in Virginia for 4 years. Yes, people not from there it is like nothing you have seen before. It is such a mess!! It is embedded in your window screens, siding of your house, cars, benches, your play set for your kids and it stains so never sit on a bench in the spring when everything is still covered in pollen. You will have to wait for a good rain and still probably need to hose everything down.

Where area would you recommend for warmer climate during Dec, Jan, Feb or just renting a property vs. Buying?

Im a retired RE Broker living about 3 miles from the ocean in Ft Lauderdale. A main reason for buying the house I have lived in for 27 years is it's 9ft above grade and will want a similar location when I get he hell out of here, only because the high rises are disgusting, not just for their destruction of the overall ambiance, but for the associated crowding and the toll that takes on the infrastructure. Kudos to you for supplying maps of lowest levels to avoid

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just trying to be a helpful resource to our clients, so they know what to look for and what to stay away from. Thanks for watching.

@Daysleeper1000

Жыл бұрын

Omg. You're COMPLAINING about "disgusting highrises" and the toll it takes on infrastructure -- and yet, you're RETIRED REAL ESTATE 😆The irony. Bet you didn't mind it collecting all those commissions. 🫣

@roberthart9886

Жыл бұрын

@@Daysleeper1000 I never sold condos, I specialized in commercial land and buildings for businesses. The irony is you for ASSuming

There are 4 different poisonous snakes here in South Carolina. We have a water moccasin, copperheads, rattlesnakes, and coral snakes. He did not mention hurricanes. Whenever there's a threat of a hurricane people on the coast are told to leave the coast so you can imagine what traffic is like trying to get away from the coastal regions. He was not exaggerating about traffic 5pm traffic in Charleston is horrendous. The state bird is mosquitoes.

@Youngstomata

Жыл бұрын

Poisonous is when eating something. Venomous is something that’s injected. Snakes have venom. And there are actually 7 total venomous snakes. All the ones you mentioned plus 3 more species of rattlesnakes. Don’t forget we have huge amounts of ticks (Lyme disease) and jelly fish and sharks in the oceans. Black widows are in abundance too. It’s a small version of Australia for sure

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@tilapiastew6784

Жыл бұрын

Not poisonous, they are venomous.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@tilapiastew6784 Thanks for watching and commenting

I am seriously considering moving to the Columbia area because my hometown is just proving unaffordable. I appreciate your tips, although a couple of them actually sound positive to me. There is good and bad in every place and it’s all a matter of whether we think the trade off is worth it. I’ll be driving to Columbia this weekend to check it out and see what I think of it. Thanks!

@harumeyer4153

3 ай бұрын

My thoughts on Columbia it sucks but everyone views things differently depending on circumstances. It's very hot and traffic horrendous. But who knows you may love it. Best of luck.

I live in New Jersey but I absolutely love your honest videos. I really appreciate them. I’m so happy that you’re saying exactly what’s true. We need more of this enlightenment on the KZread. PS I would never ever leave New Jersey and do you notice that people that are born here never leave either or if they do they come right back in fact, my cousin that moved to South Carolina, moved right back after two years.

@katherineg9396

7 ай бұрын

Who would leave a state where they pump your gas for you?

@Sgp654

6 ай бұрын

I moved back to NJ twice 😂

As people start isolating themselves for many reasons in large communities it is refreshing to know that SC would offer opportunities to be part of a community. A huge plus for me. Heck, it is only bugs trying to live! Lol

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Smiling faces 😁 beautiful places 🌴 thanks for watching and commenting. Glad your enjoying these helpful videos.

@JoAnnBenoit

Жыл бұрын

Debra, I agree. I think it would be so nice to be part of a community. I feel we all need that.

@cls6055

Жыл бұрын

We live in Upstate! Moved from big city Charlotte NC 20 years ago! Never looked back. We were transferred here and felt a sigh of relief . Country living but in the city limits!!!! Lol We are surrounded by Countryside, cows, 3 big lakes and waterfalls & mountains! Mild winters and gorgeous seasons! But the pollen can be bad but it only lasts a few weeks at very first signs of Spring. I saw a couple snakes in our our neighborhood at beginning of summer..but they disappear soon..and mostly are black snakes that are scared of humans! Lots of squirrels tho bc of all the gorgeous trees. I feed them with the birds. 😅. They get hungry too. We love love SC ! ❤️ but we do have red clay soil here near Clemson. So we had to plant centipede grass. Easier to grow. We travel to Greenville for hustle bustle. We are in our 60s and yes friendly friendly atmosphere and good vibes but YESssss slowwww drivers ...lol I'm uptight so I do get frustrated. 😌 But the big loud trucks ( pick ups) that these young boys jack up and put loud mufflers on them are driving me insane!!! THEY MAKE THEM AS LOUD AS POSSIBLE SO THATS THE ONLY REAL NEGATIVE THING I HATE! It doesn't bother my hubby or my two adults boys but it Def bothers me! But cops say they can't regulate or give out tickets ..ugh..praying this changes at some point. But overall We are very happy! Big city life not for us.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@cls6055 So glad you are enjoying living in the great state of South Carolina. Thanks for watching

@debradevine3949

Жыл бұрын

@@cls6055 Wow! People are friendly from SC!

Being a newcomer to S.C. I'll just point out a couple of things I've noticed we do here. Tail gate, speed on narrow road, come to a stop before turning right and running red lights. Once you realize that is the norm here, you'll love it.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@rocker76m88

7 ай бұрын

Wow sounds like NJ & NY drivers 😃

@carlgriffith4660

2 ай бұрын

@@rocker76m88 They probably were! NJ and NY transplants..LOL!

@rocker76m88

2 ай бұрын

@@carlgriffith4660 Wouldn't doubt it 😃

This NC native says AMEN to everything you've said about SC - and wishes my state would've saved us from our cultural shift by publishing what you have for SC. Old-fashioned Southern food restaurants have one by one closed. All we have are these out-of-state sushi bars and other stuff. Kids don't like greens anymore! (Sigh...) 😒

This was a great channel. Very informative and classical. Your not kidding about the pollen. I’m in Maryland and have no trees but early spring my black car turns yellow for about 6-8 weeks. Loved your channel. Thank you for the great work.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I truly appreciate your comments and thank you for watching. So glad you’re enjoying these informative videos. I’ll see you in the next one.

My wife and i just got back from Little River South Caroline where Jerry and a member of his team Justin help us fine the perfect house .Justin was so helpful and a joy to work with. It was like working with family , they know the market and how to find what you are looking for. It all started with watching Jerry"s videos

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Justin is a valued member of our team and always works hard to find exactly what you are looking for. Cheers to your success!

@Rose80388

Жыл бұрын

Already over crowded there with northerners

Me aunt and cousin moved from Ohio to Charleston and the high humidity is a shock at first, but the beaches are fantastic! If you like actual change if seasons then I'd say stay up North. People move South for the winters not for the summers!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video!

@70sfred1

Жыл бұрын

@@JerryPinkas I appreciate your honesty and knowledgeable real estate advice!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@70sfred1 Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.

I have absolutely no intentions of moving to South Carolina !! I live in Georgia and love it and always will. !!❤️

we get that coating of pollen from trees, and such here in western Pennsylvania every year. Also, it looks like green dust all over everything. It’s not just South Carolina. A friend of mine moved to South Carolina from here in Western Pennsylvania, bout six years ago. Myrtle Beach actually. He’s been there six years, he has never been to the beach to walk in the sand yet. He’s not interested. he said if you want to go to the beach for the day, it cost $20 to park. And if you are a resident, you do not get a break on the price. he said the heat is oppressive for five months of the year, along with the humidity he never knew what fire ants were until he moved to South Carolina. He hast to have his lawn sprayed at regular intervals to control the fire ants which are very painful bites. sales tax, depending on where you are in North Carolina at that moment, is either 10% or 11% on every day things you buy at the store mosquitoes are a problem because water water everywhere for mosquitoes to breed in these pools and ponds there’s no required state inspection on automobiles or motorcycles. People drive their cars with tires that are bald because they don’t have to go through annual safety inspection in South Carolina. He was having his oil changed, and he’s strolled around, waiting for his car, and he saw around the back of the repair shop that was doing the work, they had a massive pile of used tires. He said most of those tires were absolutely bald and many of them had the chords showing through, that is really a bald tire when you have it down to where you have worn off all the rubber. He said that’s common. because there’s does state, safety inspection, you often see cars broke down on the side of the road that looked like they should’ve been in the junkyard years ago for some reason, a lot of the pick up trucks, have their wheels changed, so that they are sticking out beyond the fenders on the sides. They take up a little more than a parking space in parking lots because of that, and they also kick up rocks and spray. if you are behind one on the highway Power outages when the hurricanes hit. South Carolina is one of the top one or two states that get hit by hurricanes. He spoke to his neighbors about power outage during one of the hurricanes. And they said, be like everyone else and get yourself a generator and a handful of gas cans… that’s exactly what he had to do .. Car registration fees. It cost a fee to register your car based on its value every year.. it ain’t cheap.. because he is 6 miles from the ocean in Myrtle Beach, it can’t be helped that he has to deal with tourist traffic May through September.. my friend wants to move back to Western Pennsylvania but his wife does not. She wants to be near the grandkids. The reason my friend wants to move back is the heat. In Pennsylvania the temperature may go over 90° a couple days a year, some years it never goes over 90°. But in Myrtle Beach- it seems that it is 90° for 1/3 of the year, but it feels hotter because of the humidity. So between the fire ants, mosquitoes, and the humidity, compounded by the heat, they stay in the house .. when they have to go out shopping, they start the car, turn on the air conditioning, then go back in the house till the air conditioning calls the car down on those hot days. He now pays a company to cut his level small yard grass. He said he just cannot deal with the Heat and working in the yard. He thought he would get used to it, but he has not.

I don't want anymore people to move here either. Our schools and roads can't handle the traffic.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the secret is out of the bag and others know about our gem.

My family lives in Charleston and I am moving down there to be with them. I absolutely love it down there and it feels like home. I love the slow pace. Your surrounded by seafood so there are many healthy options. Downtown Charleston is one of my favorite places. Carmella desserts can't be beat and the turtles from the fudgery. I get my spices from the market. I can't imagine a better place to be. I also work from home. I have no complaints 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

South Carolina is a great place to call home!

@sandeer.6988

Жыл бұрын

Is there a place to get great local seafood not too far from the Charleston airport?

I once lived in Rock Hill, SC and as much I met sweet people, I'm happy to be back home. I worked 2 jobs and had little time to enjoy my time there because I worked 7 days a week.

So true not only in SC but inTexas also. We absolutely love living here, food is very different, delicious, but different. Everyone is so friendly and yes the weather is so different. Our quality of life is 100% better Would definitely use your team if we ever move again

Retired Military and Civilian Environmental Engineer, we moved to SC from NY a year ago and love it. Me, the analytical type, rejected several homes over flood zones and hurricane criteria, much to my wife's dismay, but we found a lovely community in the Pee Dee near Darlington that fit all my technical requirements and all her aesthetic requirements with little compromise. When we moved in July, went to a town festival and introduced ourselves. 97 degrees and humid. One lady said to us, "boy it's HOT today". (I've been to the Panama Canal Zone 3 times on deployment). I said.. "Its South Carolina .. and it's July. Of course it's hot." She smiled and said "Yeah, bot not THIS HOT!" Love it.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your story

@muddywaters538

10 ай бұрын

My cousin is retired Air Force from the North. He moved to SC with his wife a few years ago in the greater Charleston area. They absolutely love it and think it’s the best place to live in the country. I have another friend who lived there for 9 years, she ended up moving to Calif. I think the best is to keep going there for visits and over time decide if it’s right for you. But the points you made are very true, I remember my friend mentioned the cuisine not so great and too many bugs, but her neighbors were welcoming and friendly.

@gregv3181

10 ай бұрын

Been to Subic Bay PI on deployment a few times and that’s hot 90+ humid at night. As long as you have good working AC you can sleep. Been on vacation to many beaches in NC and SC but love Surfside Beach

I retired at age 63 . Came to South Carolina from Pennsylvania 17 years. I have never looked back. I love the location, people and weather to name some of the perks living in South Carolina..

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

100% truth! Thanks for sharing your story about what it's like to live in South Carolina. Thanks for watching.

my best friend moved to Myrtle Beach from Pennsylvania. He likes the weather in the winter, but he stays in the house all summer in the air conditioning. he has to have his property sprayed for fire ants several times a year he has a bug zapper light, it can’t keep up with the mosquitoes worried about the middle of May instead of waiting with two or three cars in front of you at every traffic light, right around the middle of May, that becomes 30 cars in front of you at every traffic, light, and the people don’t know where theyre going.. depending on where you live, the sales tax is either 10% or 11% on just about everything he hast to pay a value tax on his car every year when it rains or heaven help us when it snows, the people don’t have to have their cars safety inspected every year, it is amazing how many people are running around on practically bald tires The humidity is absolutely oppressive he was advised by his neighbors to buy a new generator and get a half dozen 5 gallon cans and keep them full, starting in April for hurricane season power outages South Carolina is the state that gets hit by the most hurricanes there really is not much to do in Myrtle Beach if you’re not into beach activities or ocean activities my friend was considering maybe getting a boat. His neighbor four houses away. Just got a used boat for taking people out fishing for the day. my friend went out on the boat. He was invited to go out for the day. that used both the neighbor, Bought, the outdrive on the boat broke while they were about 12 miles out, being tossed by the waves, baking in the sun. About 2 AM, they finally got towed in. He said he will never go out on the ocean again in a boat like that, even though he was in the Navy, and was a board a destroyer during two typhoons. He said being out on that fishing boat was worse… not only that, his neighbor spent almost $500 just on gas to fill up the gas tanks on that boat.. you have to pay $20 to park to go to the beach, even if you are a resident my friend is a long time motorcyclist. But when they have bike week twice a year in Myrtle Beach, at no time of the day, can you not hear loud pipes blasting from far away.. that really doesn’t matter in the summer because you don’t dare go outside your house out of the air conditioning, so the noise isn’t as bad when you’re in the house.. so, my friend has decided that he may have made a mistake moving to Myrtle Beach because he is just not into beach things or ocean things. But the weather is great from October through May.

Back in the 1970s I had an aunt and uncle that lived in summerville sc. In 1976 I went down there to visit them in july. The food was good ,the people were friendly, but the climate, brutal in the summer months. Every day the temp was in the mid to upper 90s with 100% humidity!! I asked my uncle how do you deal with this and he said to me that you just relax and sweat. He sure was right!!!

Lived in Redhill for about 12 years👍Originally from Jersey. Myrtle Beach is a little over 10 miles away. CCU is down the street and have access to #544 and #501👍 It's to a point to where it's almost difficult to tell if there is an off season. Traffic can be taxing, but they have made improvements👌 Incorporating more frontage roads for local traffic. Been through two 1000 year floods 😒 Thank God, I'm on higher elevation. Remember them using sandbags along #501 out of Conway. Unfortunately alot of homes were flooded 😕 Topography and flood zones change, especially with all the building that's been going on. Flood insurance is cheap piece of mind👍

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video!

The tip I received about preparing for pollen season was to start using my steroid nasal spray preemptively in February!!! Just weathering my first pollen season and you are so right!!!! Literally have to use windshield wipers with fluid before pulling out of the driveway!!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your story. Glad you enjoyed this video

@jbmayretta

Жыл бұрын

Also, buy LOCAL honey to enjoy throughout the winter months to build up your resistance to the pollen. It truly worked for me after I discovered the natural remedy.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@jbmayretta Good point. Thanks for sharing

@smitty2307

Жыл бұрын

Hose it down everyday, whatever it is, hose it down. At least it makes me feel a little better

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@smitty2307 There is something about hosing anything down that does make it feel a little better! Thanks for sharing

I was born and raised in the low country of South Carolina, we moved to Tennessee in 08 for a job and love it here, I do miss the bbq, boiled peanuts but not the crime and lack of good paying jobs in the area we used to live.

Thank you so much for the informative information. My family and I are looking to move to the Greenville area and was excited to watch your video. All but one of the 10 works great for us except number one. The high pollen is the only deterrent so far. Thanks for the info, it is greatly appreciated.

@JerryPinkas

9 ай бұрын

So glad this information is helpful to you. I truly appreciate you taking the time to watch and a comment here on this channel and I’ll see you in the next video.

Hey Jerry, I'm a local. This is truthful & spot on. Sadly, so many people move here & want to change everything that attracted them here! Thank you. Great vid.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@BCDanno63

Жыл бұрын

@BellaSC , Sounds like those immigrants that run for office get elected and want to change the constitution that gave them the freedom they came here seeking….People are never happy :(

@kimberlygabaldon3260

Жыл бұрын

I can relate. They do the same when they move to Colorado.

@gofisting2322

Жыл бұрын

Hop on the trump train choo-choo

We just spent a month in North Myrtle Beach and I agree with everything you said in the video. Our car was covered in a film of yellow dust until we went to the car wash. Being that it was February/March we did not experience the humidity or bugs and only saw a few lizards. Also, we found the groceries to be much higher than Illinois. You forgot to mention the preponderance of XXX adult stores, junky souvenir shops and candy stores - how do they all manage to survive? Also, I went to a "fancy" hair salon and had the worst experience of my life at the highest price. But we still loved it! Brookgreen Garden is awesome, we ate in some good restaurants, and tried nearly every beach in NMB and just over the border in NC. Our favorite restaurants were Graham's, Benito's, and Toffino's. We will be back!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. If you ever decide to move here, we have a ton of super helpful info to share just give our office a call 843-839-9870

@donaldatkinson7937

Жыл бұрын

Remember, your in a tourist spot, that's the reason for all those tacky stores.

@kimlarso

Жыл бұрын

Military is how they stay alive😊

@jgrysiak6566

11 ай бұрын

What about crime? I heard Myrtle Beach has lots of it.

@jenlynn9115

11 ай бұрын

Try going a little further south on the coast... Like Surfside Beach, Garden City, Pawlys Island, it's a lot nicer than Myrtle Beach, but still close enough to do the tourist thing ... I think you would really enjoy your vacation more.. Those areas always have great restaurants that are more "localized".. I'm sure somebody may get mad for me spreading that tid bit of info. But, I want people to enjoy their time when they visit!! Take Care 😇

Just browsing and saw your video. Born and raised in Aiken SC....LOVED YOUR VIDEO spot on!!!!

@JerryPinkas

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this video and comment here on this channel. I’m glad that you agree with many of the points here. I’ll see you in the next video.

I used to go to Myrtle Beach with friends when i was in my youth. We would drive from Missouri to party for a weekend. It was pretty sleezy back then. Lotta breaking in cars around the beach and bar district.

My thing is, if you come to South Carolina, you're coming here for what it is and what it has to offer, otherwise you wouldn't leave your hustle/bustle city life! If you still want all that, stay where you are! I visited for a military graduation, and from what little I saw, I loved it. I'm planning on making a move actually.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

South Carolina if a fantastic place to call home! That’s why so many people are moving and retiring here. Thanks for watching and commenting

@mitchellmarcus4843

Жыл бұрын

Upstate South Carolina checking in and very

@mitchellmarcus4843

Жыл бұрын

@@JerryPinkas Upstate South Carolina checking. I couldn't have said it better 👏

@davidspensberger7862

Жыл бұрын

good for you my brother is in bluff ton had a neighbor shot and killed by tow truck driver taking his car while standing,running on xmas day aggressive tow truck operator hired by hoa to enforce no parking on streets to conservative for me btw tow guy knew people no charge go figure

@BobJ2828

Жыл бұрын

​@@davidspensberger7862 The man that did this actually got 26 years in prison for manslaughter and the family of the man killed settled with the tow truck company for $2 million. .POST AND COURIER: A Beaufort County tow truck driver who shot a man dead during an argument over a parking boot almost four years ago was sentenced to 26 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter Thursday.

The foods, the climate, and the friendly people all sound very nice to me. It's a lot easier to be happy around friendly and courteous people. Your video makes me feel like visiting there. Good job!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.

@julimartin7698

Жыл бұрын

Come on down, we’ll sit on the porch swing, sip our sweet tea and remind ourselves of how blessed we really are …(((HUGS))) from SC 😊

@rocker76m88

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like heaven to me. I lived in in NJ my entire life, and there are lots of grumps here lol!

lived in sc my whole life. if i see someone driving like crap they are always from out of state

@dennyfie

Ай бұрын

Really Bo

@karenpowell6063

22 күн бұрын

I'm an Uber driver and I have to disagree with you on that. Most of the bad drivers I encounter, and there are many , have SC plates lol

I love my state. The slow pace of living. People are friendly. Last few yrs alot of out of Towner's fled here to my 2 light town on the lake about 20 miles outside of Columbia. I would say 50/50 that these people were friendly and grateful to be warmly welcomed in. We are all humans and the way some of those big blue cities were locked down I completely understand Thier desire for some freedom. Now half of these people have brought Thier attitudes and ways with them. This is the south and we like to respect our neighbors. Because I worked at a restaurant/gas station and a laundromat I crossed paths with alot of public. Just like you would like immigrants to adjust to the ways of the united states, I personally don't like rude, complaining people or people who try to run you over and pass because you slowed down for the deer that jumped out in front of me , that you didn't see. And we don't block side roads in traffic. We let our neighbors out in traffic.

@jamesbecker3420

Жыл бұрын

Tracy, The way you describe your small town is very much the way it is in rural upstate NY. Many of us here are very pleased that the NYC/Down-Stater folks are moving South. We are very familiar with the attitude you are observing... Good luck!!

@tracylawrence5258

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesbecker3420 Awe come on now. Your closer. You take them. :) Maybe a slower pace of life may have an impact on Thier attitude. I had a lady throwing a fit at the laundromat. I show up to give a refund and mop up the water. A plumber had already been called and was on the way. I was courteous and expeditious in handling the problem. There was nothing more I could do. Complaining and attitude is what I got in return. I'm usually reserved but I let her have it. I said I don't know where your from, but down here we respect our neighbors. She admitted she moved from NY a couple yrs ago to get away from people like herself. She apologized and I apologized for my outburst. She actually hugged me. We are all people and deserve respect.

@jamesbecker3420

Жыл бұрын

@@tracylawrence5258 At this point, many just want to get out of the state entirely. We have had a steady movement up from NYC since the 1970s, but no longer. I personally retired and decided to stay in NY because I have a support network in place. I enjoy the rural lifestyle, raise livestock, make maple syrup, cut/burn wood, fish/hunt, etc. Not interested in being a "carpetbagger" either, lol. Every place has it's "issues" and you just adapt/overcome as best as you can... One day at a time... : )

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I live in SC. He was right about everything! The bugs are brutal in the summer. Pollen falls like rain, you can see it in the air. The food is good, but not good for you. It is always sweet sweet tea, mac and cheese, fried shrimp and oysters, fried green tomatoes, ribs, hash, catfish stew, juicy burgers. You can have all of that in a week's time!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video

@spirit5228

Жыл бұрын

And if you survive the first week, you repeat.😂

@America1st69

Жыл бұрын

No the food is not always good but the people are nice

@MichaelGiordano777

Жыл бұрын

It's called "Southern Slop". I will say the food scene is excellent Upstate South Carolina in Greenville.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@America1st69 Thanks for watching and sharing

Some things I noticed: The sun is just so much more intense. A lot of towns seem to be 1-2 hours away from the main interstate which drives me nuts. It's flat with sandy soil--where I went anyway. Seems to be potential for business opportunities since it's more underdeveloped compared to other states. People tend to have church as more of a part of their lives. If you tick off one family member it seems like the whole family gets involved. Those flying roaches are massive and could probably eat your children.

My wife and I moved to Clinton 7 months ago and we're adjusting pretty well, originally from Connecticut for 40+ years moved to Las Vegas for 21 years, moved to Virginia Beach area and spent some time with family. We did our research and it's everything we expected and more! Great place to live. We have learned that no matter where you live it's your home and it's what you make of it,as far as work and wages it's all relative low wages low cost of living and vice versa. Do your research regardless of where you want to live and be optimistic.

As a native South Carolinian, I’d like to thank you for warning folks away from SC. My area is being clear-cut to make more room for “progress” everywhere I go and it’s natural beauty which is what attracted folks in the first place is rapidly being destroyed. This used be a quiet sleepy town where We treated each other like family. Now we’re overrun with newcomers, mostly loud Yankees who constantly complain about about 9:46 what we do and how we do it! Yep, keep moving. You don’t wan to to live in C. 😊

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@shariys1

Жыл бұрын

Can't get enough shrimp and grits!😋😋😋😋😋

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@shariys1 Thats true! And very tasty! :)

@teufelshunde730

Жыл бұрын

I have no desire for southerners. They think they are the only people that deserve to love in a nice temp are they were lucky enough to be born there. Most fell they are above everyone else, I hate when they visit the north with there holirr than though attitude.

@ugafan1779

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your view on this. I live in Athens, GA and have had a tremendous influx of non-southerners who come here and then complain about the lack of "italian bakeries", size of cockroaches, the accents, snakes, and the smell of chicken houses (that were there before their house was even built), and more. We used to live in a subdivision and went to the pool and were the only Southerners there. Had to move further out and yet they are still coming 😌

I have been looking at the different states off and on over the last 20-30 years, but the more I look the worse it looks. Unless the quality of life is really lousy where you live, don't be too quick to move to another imperfect place.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

There is not a place on earth that is 100% utopia. There are many places that are pretty good though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@marknewton6984

6 ай бұрын

Good points!

Loved your list. Much of it fits Fl too. I’m visiting Fayetteville, NC & I noticed immediately how unfriendly it is. I appreciated you mentioning the food culture in SC, for people like me, healthy, eating has been a priority for at least 30 years❤ I am looking to move to more moderate climate. (From Fl) doesn’t have 10 months of extreme humidity & bugs and venomous snakes everywhere.

I moved here from nyc 14 years ago and never wanted to or would NEVER change a damn thing. It is BEAUTIFUL here, Summerville area. They can keep nyc, especially while it is going down the crapper again. 😂 i aint NEVER going back to that crap hole again! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🤘🤎🤎🤎🤎

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed this helpful video

@NaeNay.

Жыл бұрын

I moved from MA to Summerville 4 yrs ago..My husband grew up here.I love everything except the middle schools and drivers..lol

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@NaeNay. Thanks for watching and sharing your story

Thank you for being truthful. You are not criticizing as people might think. It’s good to know the good and the bad. I am from Miami, went to South Carolina and it was wonderful, but I did experience the waiting times in restaurants and the traffic was not the best. When it rains it is horrific. For everything there is a good side and a bad side. People get defensive and you’re only saying the truth. If I were to do a video about Miami, you would probably never come here, but there are wonderful things too. I am also a Realtor and I like to be truthful with people moving here for the 1st time. That has never stopped anyone from moving but they can’t say I didn’t tell them. Honesty always wins. Thank you for your video. It’s appreciated.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m glad you see the value in this video and that is exactly why I did it and I did it this way. Personally, I think South Carolina is a great place to call home.

Another good video. I lived in South Carolina for 1 1/2 years and really liked it there, but the humidity in the summer time is a killer.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the great state of South Carolina and all it has to offer. See you in the next video!

@miriamalonso3959

Жыл бұрын

Have you checked out: Miami, Dc, New Orleans? Lol

Great video Jerry, well done and informative. Just subscribed. In the fall of 2009, I took a quick road trip up and down the coast from Maine to Florida, (I'm from upstate NY) and spent a little extra time in SC. I absolutely love it. Just wonderful people, food, scenery. I'm too old and infirm to move now, but if I could, it would be to SC. Thanks again for this.

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Did you see the other videos I did about that? SC Beach Towns You Can Actually Afford To Live In -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/oGafp7qkZpecXZs.html The TRUE Cost Of Living In Myrtle Beach SC -> kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGaOz81qaby4Y6g.html

@petrotmyrcz308

Жыл бұрын

@@JerryPinkas I'll check out the videos. I'd like to see my kids move away from this awful state. Thanks Jerry.

Love Charleston. I now live in Florida. Many of my family have moved there years ago. Once my wife retires, we will be moving there. Soooo much better than the cold and snow I grew up in.

Jerry,you hit the nail on the head. You told like it is. Very truthful. Thanks for your candor!

As a South Carolina resident, I am glad you did this video!!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@comodice905

Жыл бұрын

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@robertbrooks3917

Жыл бұрын

, william3151 is making his comment with tongue firmly in cheek. He, and I, don’t want more people moving here. That is how you are doing us a service. And why he thanked you.

@comodice905

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbrooks3917 sounds like yall blokes God complex. I'm sure peeps bee 4 udidnt want yall blokes moving dare

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

@@robertbrooks3917 Thanks for watching

I live in Atlanta but go to Charlotte for work here and there. The traffic due to ENDLESS construction on 85 around Greenville/Spartunburg is insane! I do love Charleston, such a fun historic town!

@JerryPinkas

Жыл бұрын

Like any big city Charlotte NC area is what it is. There are many towns in SC that are more relaxed. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@fleurdavril1465

Жыл бұрын

I also live in Atlanta and have a home in Greenville where I go very often.Yes, the traffic is insane....