Where do you live and do you like living there?

[Daillest88]

I'm in North Hollywood, CA. One mile from Universal, 12 from Downtown LA, adjacent to Glendale, Burbank, 6 miles from Pasadena. Very nice suburbs, but very expensive.

As soon as the little one turns 18 I'm probably off to Rhode Island. Gorgeous, gorgeous state.

I was just in North Kingston and Cranston

 

[Trouty]

I was just in North Kingston and Cranston

How beautiful was it, Daillest?

Was it business or pleasure?

 

[Daillest88]

How beautiful was it, Daillest?

Was it business or pleasure?

Pleasure. Went to a wedding , my wife use to live there. It's truly is beautiful out there.

 

[Runwildboys]

Pleasure. Went to a wedding , my wife use to live there. It's truly is beautiful out there.

Meh

 

[Runwildboys]

You want beautiful, move to the Catskill Mountains in NY.

 

[SlammedZero]

I live in the Boise (Boy-cee not Boy-Z) area and I love it. It's a pretty medium sized city and it is growing like a wild fire out here. Somebody from California visited here in the late 80s/early 90s, realized the amazing quality of life out here, and then ran back and told all his buddies. They have been coming up in droves ever since. Boise has all the big city amenities without the big city hassles. While traffic is getting worse, it's nothing compared to bigger metro areas. Crime is super low. People are friendly. Downtown is as vibrant as any city I've visited. There is A TON of outdoor activities to do. Oh, and the Rocky Mountains are in your back yard. Idaho has a little bit of everything. Boise is built in a high desert, so summers can be surprinsingly hot, but just outside of town you can be in forest covered mountains and on the lake. Winters are TOO bad. Oh, and do I even need to mention how crazy this city is about their Boise State Broncos? haha

In fact, here are some pics of my trip to McCall, Idaho last weekend (just 96 miles north of Boise). Just to give you an idea.

And the Boise skyline. Not much but growing and vibrant!

I have also lived in Seattle. Gorgeous city it's just super expensive and the traffic is BRUTAL!!!
Spent some time in Detroit, Mi too. While it is a economical depressed city, it's actually situated in a nice geographical setting. It's just a decaying city in it's core.

My ultimate goal is to head West to Portland and eventually settle on the Oregon Coast. So damn beautiful there.

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[Reality]

I live in the Boise (Boy-cee not Boy-Z) area and I love it. It's a pretty medium sized city and it is growing like a wild fire out here. Somebody from California visited here in the late 80s/early 90s, realized the amazing quality of life out here, and then ran back and told all his buddies. They have been coming up in droves ever since. Boise has all the big city amenities without the big city hassles. While traffic is getting worse, it's nothing compared to bigger metro areas. Crime is super low. People are friendly. Downtown is as vibrant as any city I've visited. There is A TON of outdoor activities to do. Oh, and the Rocky Mountains are in your back yard. Idaho has a little bit of everything. Boise is built in a high desert, so summers can be surprinsingly hot, but just outside of town you can be in forest covered mountains and on the lake. Winters are TOO bad. Oh, and do I even need to mention how crazy this city is about their Boise State Broncos? haha

In fact, here are some pics of my trip to McCall, Idaho last weekend (just 96 miles north of Boise). Just to give you an idea.

Sorry I did not reply sooner! Those are some amazing photos from your trip!

 

[Reality]

Yep, I know exactly where Gloversville is. My cabin is on/in White Lake about 10-12 miles south of Old Forge in the Adirondacks. Love it up there, year round beauty.

Near any skiing/snowboarding, Sarge? I'm trying to determine if the mod party you host is going to be in the winter or summer

Of course, both would work too!

 

[Reality]

I have lived in many states. Grew up an Upstate NY where the Adirondacks were my backyard. Moved to the Berkshires in MA after college and then on to Boston. I loved all those places but for the past 19 years the wife and I are living in Northern CA about 70 miles west of San Fran. You can't beat the weather. You are about an hour away from the beach and mountains. A lot of people complain about the taxes but this is nothing compare to NY taxes or living in the northeast. In my mind CA taxes aren't that bad compare to the northeast and there is lots of things to do.

I love visiting California and New York, but not sure I would enjoy living there year round. Could always move to Oregon and travel to CA

 

[Reality]

I was born and raised in Washington DC and its suburbs....... growing up in the 70s and 80s in the perfect suburbia of Anne Arundel County was the best...... we were between 3 cities with all the culture of Annapolis, Baltimore and DC...... how I became a Cowboy fan is another story...... we have all 4 seasons and none are too harsh......we have boating, skiing, hiking, major sports, great schools, museums and farmland all within a small area....... it is a mini-America, you can find just about everything

For the last 20 years I have lived on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in OCean City.....it is touristy and loud in the summers but I live where you vacation.....the beach and the golf are top notch...... there isn't much industry here but if you own a bar or restaurant you can make a killing and if you are a beach bum like me you don't stand out drinking at the casino on Tuesday night or spending Thursday at the Ocean

Things have a gotten a little more crowded and heated back on the Western Shore these days.......I don't travel over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge too often but I recommnmed the Annapolis area the most if you have to live on that side of the Bay...... for me, I am never leaving the beach

That sounds like you found a great place to live

 

[Reality]

Just move to the USVI. You don't need a passport and you the views are beautiful and even when the sun is beating down you have a nice breeze to make it feel nice.
Plus you can go fishing, boating, snorkeling, scuba or just sit on a deck with a nice cold drink and enjoy the view or the sounds of the waves. And the clearness of the water with all different shades of blue is amazing...and again...no passport as it is a US Territory. But you can get fixed up with some papers and go on a short day cruise to the British Virgin Islands.

So what if it costs a little more. The views, sounds and relaxation might pay off in less stress based health bills later down the road.

Plus I would look forward to visiting you if you have any special mod parties.

Sounds like you guys have new criteria when you select new moderators

 

[Sarge]

Near any skiing/snowboarding, Sarge? I'm trying to determine if the mod part you host is going to be in the winter or summer

Of course, both would work too!

McCauley mountain ski resort is 15 minutes from me!!

 

[Reality]

McCauley mountain ski resort is 15 minutes from me!!

Did I ever tell you that you are my favorite moderator?

Shhh .. don't tell the others .. *laughs*

 

[Tabascocat]

I love visiting California and New York, but not sure I would enjoy living there year round. Could always move to Oregon and travel to CA

Oregon is the last place you would want to live out West

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I am going to be moving in the near future, but have not decided where just yet, so I would like to hear about where you guys live and whether you like living there. Any extra details like seasonal weather, things to do, crime (especially crime), etc. would be great to hear about! In general, I would like to know the pros and cons of living where you live.

I have no political alignment so blue, red, purple, etc. states don't matter to me. I have a few areas I will not consider moving to for a variety of reasons, but since other people here might be thinking about moving now or in the near future, I won't mention those so everyone can benefit from details that people would like to share.

I assume you are retired, since you are just up an moving and aren't mentioning work as a consideration. If so, stay away from the DC area (I'm in a MD suburb) where I live. Good for jobs, but the cost of living is higher than most areas. And it stinks of Commanders fans.

 

[Reality]

Oregon is the last place you would want to live out West

You don't like Oregon?

 

[Reality]

I assume you are retired, since you are just up an moving and aren't mentioning work as a consideration. If so, stay away from the DC area (I'm in a MD suburb) where I live. Good for jobs, but the cost of living is higher than most areas. And it stinks of Commanders fans.

No, not retired, but my work allows me to move where I want.

I have no desire to live in or right next to large cities, but would like to live somewhat within driving distance of one.

 

[Tabascocat]

You don't like Oregon?

The only place I would halfway consider would be Cannon Beach

 

[Section446]

The GREAT country of Texas.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I live in the Boise (Boy-cee not Boy-Z) area and I love it. It's a pretty medium sized city and it is growing like a wild fire out here. Somebody from California visited here in the late 80s/early 90s, realized the amazing quality of life out here, and then ran back and told all his buddies. They have been coming up in droves ever since. Boise has all the big city amenities without the big city hassles. While traffic is getting worse, it's nothing compared to bigger metro areas. Crime is super low. People are friendly. Downtown is as vibrant as any city I've visited. There is A TON of outdoor activities to do. Oh, and the Rocky Mountains are in your back yard. Idaho has a little bit of everything. Boise is built in a high desert, so summers can be surprinsingly hot, but just outside of town you can be in forest covered mountains and on the lake. Winters are TOO bad. Oh, and do I even need to mention how crazy this city is about their Boise State Broncos? haha

In fact, here are some pics of my trip to McCall, Idaho last weekend (just 96 miles north of Boise). Just to give you an idea.

And the Boise skyline. Not much but growing and vibrant!

I have also lived in Seattle. Gorgeous city it's just super expensive and the traffic is BRUTAL!!!
Spent some time in Detroit, Mi too. While it is a economical depressed city, it's actually situated in a nice geographical setting. It's just a decaying city in it's core.

My ultimate goal is to head West to Portland and eventually settle on the Oregon Coast. So damn beautiful there.

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These are absolutely beautiful, spent a summer around the Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range in southern Colorado and some of these vistas look quite similar.