I'll be in Nebraska for work for a few months!!

BlaqWhole · 09-20-2021, 11:37 AM

Well I took a travel assignment and will be working in Nebraska for a few months. I'm leaving on Saturday and I'm contracted until December 25th. However it will probably get an extension. If it doesn't then I'll be aiming for Hawaii for my next assignment!! I would have preferred an assigment closer to home but I can't complain with the money they're paying me, lol!!

So since this will be my first time in Nebraska I figure I'll try to take time to explore and see the sights on my time off. I work 3 12 hour shifts a week so that gives me plenty of time to relax and enjoy whatever they do out there, lol!! Well that is, unless they offer me a ton of OT which I probably won't turn down. I figure I'll also sneak in 2 vacations while I'm out there and maybe a weekend trip back to NJ just to check on my toys.

So I'm looking forward to it!! Anyone from Nebraska, what should I expect or look for out there? Help a Jersey boy out, lol!!

FarmerFran · 09-20-2021, 01:10 PM

Lots of snow

ariZona28 · 09-20-2021, 09:18 PM

Cornhuskers football.

BlaqWhole · 09-21-2021, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Lots of snow

I'm all ready for some snow. I got rid of my 2012 X5 50i and leased a 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Night edition truck with the 5.7 Hemi. I should be able to handle anything!!

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

Cornhuskers football.

Yea I hear they take the Cornhuskers real serious out there!!

JamesMyBoy · 09-21-2021, 07:07 AM

I've lived in Nebraska for a total of over 50 years (minus 13 years in AZ), and this is my opinion...
They DO take the Cornhuskers very seriously here. IMHO, there's nothing else here. It's almost like a base from which you can drive to see something interesting.
The Rockies in Colorado - about 500 miles to the west
The Blackhills of SD - about 500 miles to the northwest
The lakes of Minnesota - about 500 miles to the Northeast
Hate to seem like a downer, but most people live here because nobody else wants to. The weather keeps out most of the crazies. I pretty much had to move back here from Arizona in 2014 and would go back in a heartbeat, even considering the heat down there!
Just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt if you wish!

Expunge · 09-21-2021, 08:15 AM

Sounds a whole lot like Kansas.. miles and miles.. of miles and miles.

95 imp · 09-21-2021, 09:00 AM

Bring a beer can....

I am told if you stand on it you can see 100 miles in any direction....

90503 · 09-21-2021, 09:04 AM

Once the wind stops blowing, it is awesome. Problem is, the wind never stops blowing.

Friendliest people in the world, though. Hard working and honest. Good luck.

BlaqWhole · 09-22-2021, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesMyBoy

I've lived in Nebraska for a total of over 50 years (minus 13 years in AZ), and this is my opinion...
They DO take the Cornhuskers very seriously here. IMHO, there's nothing else here. It's almost like a base from which you can drive to see something interesting.
The Rockies in Colorado - about 500 miles to the west
The Blackhills of SD - about 500 miles to the northwest
The lakes of Minnesota - about 500 miles to the Northeast
Hate to seem like a downer, but most people live here because nobody else wants to. The weather keeps out most of the crazies. I pretty much had to move back here from Arizona in 2014 and would go back in a heartbeat, even considering the heat down there!
Just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt if you wish!

As long as there are local bars, decent BBQ, a 24 hour gym, and nothing crazy going on then I'll be fine. Everything you said sounds about on par with my initial thoughts and what my recruiter has told me. So I am looking forward to it. Maybe if I get a good stretch of days off then I'll take a trip out to see the Rockies!!

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Originally Posted by 90503

Once the wind stops blowing, it is awesome. Problem is, the wind never stops blowing.

Friendliest people in the world, though. Hard working and honest. Good luck.

I'm sure it will be a welcome change from what we deal with in NJ...as far as the people are concerned. I might just stay out there, lol!!

WhiteMale · 09-22-2021, 10:14 AM

If you're close enough to kansas city the National World War I museum is something I'd strongly recommend.

KenKat · 09-22-2021, 01:16 PM

Where exactly in Nebraska? I go to Lincoln for work 2-3 times a year and am pretty familiar with Omaha also. Lots of good bars / restaurants in the Old Market in Omaha and the Haymarket in Lincoln. Lincoln especially has changed tremendously since I started going out there around 2005.

BlaqWhole · 09-23-2021, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteMale

If you're close enough to kansas city the National World War I museum is something I'd strongly recommend.

I'll be in Omaha. I will try to make time to go to that museum!! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by KenKat

Where exactly in Nebraska? I go to Lincoln for work 2-3 times a year and am pretty familiar with Omaha also. Lots of good bars / restaurants in the Old Market in Omaha and the Haymarket in Lincoln. Lincoln especially has changed tremendously since I started going out there around 2005.

Yea Omaha is where I will be. I looked up the night life and it seems decent enough. I'm not a partyer anymore but I do enjoy going to clubs and bars just to sit back and chill. So it seems that there is enough out there to keep me entertained for my stay!! Looking forward to seeing all the city has to offer.

JamesMyBoy · 09-23-2021, 06:43 AM

Forgot to mention that the SAC Museum (between Omaha and Lincoln on I-80) is interesting to visit. Trying to think of things to do around this area...
If you like craft beers, there are a couple pretty good breweries in the area as well. I'll try to mention things as I think of them along the way. BTW I live in west Omaha, don't get downtown much at all, so I can't help with sights of the city :-)

berlin · 10-12-2021, 09:58 AM

Nebraska is great place for travel and stay. I visit that place few times per month during my work trip. Check info here before visitng it at first time. Next time I will viist Chicago. I love Omaha and Omaha is generally a fairly safe city to visit.

09-20-2021, 11:37 AM	#1
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	I'll be in Nebraska for work for a few months!! Well I took a travel assignment and will be working in Nebraska for a few months. I'm leaving on Saturday and I'm contracted until December 25th. However it will probably get an extension. If it doesn't then I'll be aiming for Hawaii for my next assignment!! I would have preferred an assigment closer to home but I can't complain with the money they're paying me, lol!! So since this will be my first time in Nebraska I figure I'll try to take time to explore and see the sights on my time off. I work 3 12 hour shifts a week so that gives me plenty of time to relax and enjoy whatever they do out there, lol!! Well that is, unless they offer me a ton of OT which I probably won't turn down. I figure I'll also sneak in 2 vacations while I'm out there and maybe a weekend trip back to NJ just to check on my toys. So I'm looking forward to it!! Anyone from Nebraska, what should I expect or look for out there? Help a Jersey boy out, lol!!

09-20-2021, 01:10 PM	#2
FarmerFran Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Earth Posts: 4,032	Lots of snow __________________ 2023 Camaro ZL1 Vert TR-6060 Sharkskin "Sharky" Firecracker Red Wrangler Willys, 3.6L eTorque, 850RE 8 speed automatic, 25W Willys package, Technology Group, Convenience Group (aka $600 garage door opener), Cold weather Group, Trailer Tow and HD electric group with AUX switches, 3 piece black freedom top.

09-20-2021, 09:18 PM	#3
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,225	Cornhuskers football. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

09-21-2021, 07:07 AM	#5
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 452	I've lived in Nebraska for a total of over 50 years (minus 13 years in AZ), and this is my opinion... They DO take the Cornhuskers very seriously here. IMHO, there's nothing else here. It's almost like a base from which you can drive to see something interesting. The Rockies in Colorado - about 500 miles to the west The Blackhills of SD - about 500 miles to the northwest The lakes of Minnesota - about 500 miles to the Northeast Hate to seem like a downer, but most people live here because nobody else wants to. The weather keeps out most of the crazies. I pretty much had to move back here from Arizona in 2014 and would go back in a heartbeat, even considering the heat down there! Just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt if you wish! __________________

09-21-2021, 09:00 AM	#7
95 imp Dumb Ass Deluxe Drives: A Tricked Out Mountain Bike Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,959	Bring a beer can.... I am told if you stand on it you can see 100 miles in any direction.... __________________

09-21-2021, 08:15 AM	#6
Expunge Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6, '99 Tahoe 2Dr Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: South of Houston, TX Posts: 890 View My Garage	Sounds a whole lot like Kansas.. miles and miles.. of miles and miles.

09-21-2021, 09:04 AM	#8
90503 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Torrance Posts: 14,425	Once the wind stops blowing, it is awesome. Problem is, the wind never stops blowing. Friendliest people in the world, though. Hard working and honest. Good luck.

09-22-2021, 10:14 AM	#10
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,986	If you're close enough to kansas city the National World War I museum is something I'd strongly recommend.

09-22-2021, 01:16 PM	#11
KenKat Drives: 2014 2LT RS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 622	Where exactly in Nebraska? I go to Lincoln for work 2-3 times a year and am pretty familiar with Omaha also. Lots of good bars / restaurants in the Old Market in Omaha and the Haymarket in Lincoln. Lincoln especially has changed tremendously since I started going out there around 2005.

09-23-2021, 06:43 AM	#13
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 452	Forgot to mention that the SAC Museum (between Omaha and Lincoln on I-80) is interesting to visit. Trying to think of things to do around this area... If you like craft beers, there are a couple pretty good breweries in the area as well. I'll try to mention things as I think of them along the way. BTW I live in west Omaha, don't get downtown much at all, so I can't help with sights of the city :-) __________________

10-12-2021, 09:58 AM	#14
berlin Drives: kia rio Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: USA, Detroit Posts: 3	Nebraska is great place for travel and stay. I visit that place few times per month during my work trip. Check info here before visitng it at first time. Next time I will viist Chicago. I love Omaha and Omaha is generally a fairly safe city to visit. Last edited by berlin; 10-22-2021 at 09:20 AM.