Do you like where you live?

[AnalogDigit]

I have always lived here but at various locations. I like my present home. It's in a very nice neighborhood. Nice and quiet. Close to everything, ride my bike to the store and bank. I only wish there were more jobs close to home, so I would not need a car.

 

[Axcel]

To get the house my wife and I both wanted we moved to Oshawa Ont. The Shewa as they call it has some big issues that make the city a hole in my books but I am in a great (old) suburb close to schools, shopping (wife)mature trees and shrubs thus you don't look into the neighbors back yard.

 

[usedto]

Born and raised 20 miles from here, farm country central California. 59 years now.

It used to be nice. Now, check the news headlines today for "Jaycee" and you can see what it's turned in to. That's about 30 miles from me.

They say that one of these days we're going to have the "big one", and LA and the bay area are going to break off and fall into the Pacific ocean. I'd hate to see innocent people hurt, so maybe just shake them out about 30 miles or so.

 

[240sx4u]

Madison Wi area. Best place I have ever lived. Period.

 

[salred]

Moved to a 5 acre horse farmette about 20 miles SE of Washington, DC, in 1993, and we'll never leave. Our property is gorgeous, and after committing to a major remodeling in 2007 (and with property values where they are) we'll be staying here until we can't ride no' mo'.

Only place that's ever been tempting is probably down 'round where chillwolf is (Staunton? Lexington?).

Steve A.

 

[onepixel]

I like it.

But at the moment I'm visiting Boston again. Very nice town. I've lived in the other 3 corners of the US too, Washington State, Florida and SoCal (San Diego). Utah in the middle, Maui and over seas.

I've lived in the Bay Area (Silicon Valley) off and on for the last 30+ years. I live along the hills so I'm not right dab in the middle of the rat race. I've seen orchards and farms make way for hi-tech companies and houses. It's still a wonderful place to live. Incredible diversity of people and culture. Moderate weather, although I do miss all the seasons. But if I want to see snow I go up to Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. The beach is less than a hour away. There is nothing I can't do around here. But I still feel like I need a change of scenery.

Boston? The lobsters and oysters are fresh and tasty. It's close to New York and a lot of interesting towns. But the surfing just ain't the same...

 

[similost]

Yes, so much to see and do in the area..

No, the traffic and "entitled" people suck...

 

[enricosonic]

I love my old house and from the front porch I can see Mt. Rainier - from the back, the top of the Seattle skyline. We're close to the mountains, more or less right on the Puget Sound and have great restaurants and cultural diversity, not to mention a good record store a mile or so away.

BUT... the traffic in and around Seattle is nothing short of an atrocity. I lived in the S.F. Bay Area during and after the earthquake of 1989 and I think Seattle may have a bigger traffic problem - it's certainly close and detracts from an otherwise fantastic city, rain and all.

 

[John James]

what a beautiful town Wilmington is! I don't this it would b possible to spend any time there without falling in love with the place ( I lived on the NC coast for 7 years myself)

Having said that...,where you live in TN is a place of tranquility and rare beauty as well....:yes:

My two cousins (one just a little older and one just a little younger) "owned " Wrightsville Beach for a few weeks every summer when we were between 8 or 9 and 14 or 15 years old. We had family that lived there and my parents and their parents took turns putting up with the three of us in the summer. Ah, the times we had on Mercers Pier, Cyrstal Pier, and points in between.. We would go over to Harbour Island were our Grand-mother would feed us lunch and make us "be still" for an hour, then back to the beach. I can get lost in those memories still.

 

[spasmo55]

Whats' not to love

Twenty-five acres of CRP to the north. Twenty-five acres of hay to the east and south. Thirty-eight acres of corn to the west. Deer, rabbits, quail, song birds too many to list. All four seasons. Great hunting and fishing. No Zoning. And the best part of all, a state population smaller than most major metro areas.

Iowa, heaven, no but close enough for now!!

 

[John James]

I lived there from 1976 to 1982 when it still had that small town charm. After growing up in Charleston SC and moving to Wilmington after graduation, it was like a "little Charleston". That was before the movies came and before the mass migration of so many folks. It's still a nice place, but is slowly losing the feel it had back then. I spent 10 weeks there last year on a big project and it has gotten to be a busy place!

I built a new house 2 years ago on top of a small mountain and am very happy with where I live. It is my intention to be here for a long time!

I know what you mean about how it has grown and no longer feels the same. I went to Wrightsville not to long ago and couldn't even find a parking place! Damn!

BTW, I grew up in Charlotte. Still have friends there. Haven't lived there since '78 though. You ever get a burger at "South 21" on Independence Blvd?

 

[KeninDC]

I grew up here, so the DC metro area is my "briar patch." I love it.

Nothing cheeses me off more than folks who have just moved here who complain about the high cost of living and "rat race" mentality. If you can't handle it - leave.

If you are 45 minutes from the city on the weekend, that's three hours during rush hour. Move closer or get a smaller house. Shut up already.

Ken

 

[similost]

LOL.. you pointing at me Ken?

Love my job.. love the area.. I just get fed up with entitled people that think they own the roads and make the traffic a mess... Other wise.. I'm lovin everything else and here to stay.. ..Prices don't bother me in the least..

 

[chillwolf]

Moved to a 5 acre horse farmette about 20 miles SE of Washington, DC, in 1993, and we'll never leave. Our property is gorgeous, and after committing to a major remodeling in 2007 (and with property values where they are) we'll be staying here until we can't ride no' mo'.

Only place that's ever been tempting is probably down 'round where chillwolf is (Staunton? Lexington?).

Steve A.

Yep, I live in Staunton, The Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley. Lexington is very nice too. You've must have been here at some time, yes?

 

[marqueemoon]

I've lived in Seattle since 97. Love it.

The weather is typically pretty mild, the scenery is beautiful, and there are plenty of cultural happenings going on at any given time.

We got really lucky and happened to be in the market for a house in November/December 2008, so we were able to afford something close in. I can ride my bike to my office in 20 minutes and to the beach in under 10.

 

[70salesguy]

I know what you mean about how it has grown and no longer feels the same. I went to Wrightsville not to long ago and couldn't even find a parking place! Damn!

BTW, I grew up in Charlotte. Still have friends there. Haven't lived there since '78 though. You ever get a burger at "South 21" on Independence Blvd?

Yes, on many occasions through the years, though I prefer the "Bar-B-Q King" on Wilkinson Blvd. on the west side. It's even better when I drive my 66 GTO!

Next time you go to Wrightsville Beach, be sure to get a hot dog at the Trolley Stop!

 

[hypertone]

tropical island, low population, no traffic, no crime, no bills or taxes to pay, obnoxious people (including kids) are booted, 85° all year, crystal-clear 80°F water - yep, it sucks here.

So where do you live? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[opt80]

Prince Edward Island,Canada..best province,best country.

 

[Sharpstik]

The Eastern Shore of Virginia sure does it for me. Maybe one day...
Philly is not nice. However mid- summer to late fall is pleasant here, the fleas fire up with cooler weather, Bucks County has alot of class and of course there is always the day trips to the Jersey Shore through the Pine Barrens. All easy rides.

 

[TitaniumMan]

I absolutely love my area. When I get away from town, there's nothing but flat land and blue sky in all directions. I've lived in the mountains, and regions with lakes, rivers and tall, tall trees. Beautiful places all, but when I reach the plains, I feel at home.

When I die take my saddle from the wall,
Put it on to my pony, lead him out of his stall,
Tie my bones to his back, turn our faces to the west,
And we'll ride the prairie that we love the best.