Where would you like/prefer to live in the U.S...?

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Of course not, but NYC is that unique city that is actually inconvienent to have a car.

[Boomtown Rat]

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Of course not, but NYC is that unique city that is actually inconvienent to have a car.

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Of course not, but NYC is that unique city that is actually inconvienent to have a car.

[H]

You don't own a car?

Nope. I only use my mom's when I need it.

As memory serves... she still let's you?

8-)

[DizZa]

Seattle. Why?

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Only joking, but probably still Seattle. I like mountains.

[beaky]

I'm still sampling...
My home ground has a lot going for it: good variety of weather, varied terrain, big cities, small towns, plenty of work available. But I'm a bit bored with my corner of the Northeast, and I've always enjoyed getting a chance to have a look at some other place.

The Deep South: stayed briefly in Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana, and there is so much to be said for the friendliness of the people, the mild winters, etc.... but it's so flat (especially in Florida) that it kinda gives me the willies. I grew up in hill country; I feel kind of exposed down there. Which reminds me of the negative: weather. Hotter'n'hell in the summertime, and hurricanes and tornadoes can ruin your whole day.

New England: Been to Vermont and New Hampshire- beautiful fairy-tale country, but winter is brutal and summer is dominated by flies and mosquitoes big enough to carry off a small child. And although some people do okay up there, it's not exactly the Land of Opportunity.


The Midwest: I know Ohio, Illinois and Wisconsin pretty well... no major pros or cons for me, but it's hard to say I'm eager to live in that area.

The Southwest: I found New Mexico very interesting, but can't imagine what I'd do for a living if I moved there. Only drove through the High Plains states on the way there, so I can't say much about them except that they sure take a long time to drive through.

The West Coast: California is amazing in so many ways... the Bay area, the Sierras... beautiful, with very mild weather most of the year. But yes it sure is expensive, and too many people are government-happy; I've often gotten the feeling there that everyone just wants to be told what to do and think. But on the other hand, it's a haven for the independent-minded, especially San Francisco.

I've never been to the Northwest, or the upper Rockies or plains, or Hawaii or Alaska, so I'm still undecided.


But I could see myself living a migratory lifestyle- maybe living in Alaska or the upper Rockies in the summer, and in the Southwest in the winter.


Daydreams aside, though, assuming I continue to work in the Northeast, I have vague plans to buy some property in Pennsylvania.... but we'll see. Once I get my IR, CP and CFI tickets, and Peg goes to her reward, I may just be a wandering gypsy for a decade or two... that might help me decide where I want to "settle down".

[Fozzer]

As you are all aware, Fozzer is fascinated with the State of California for obvious Flight Sim scenery reasons, but from some of the replies here, I am sorely tempted to try out the States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico for some alternative, exciting variations in mountain scenery... ...!
...anything further East of those States is far too FLAT for Fozzer's liking... ...!

(Have a peek at the relief Map at the start of this Thread).

Paul....trying out Wyoming at the moment...(Lots of Horses, and Horse breeding?).... ...!

[ATI_7500]

As memory serves... she still let's you?

8-)

Yep.

It's all about trust 'n stuff, ya know? ;P


I'm even allowed to drive my dad's company car (VW Passat).

[waspiflab]

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[dcunning30]

As you are all aware, Fozzer is fascinated with the State of California for obvious Flight Sim scenery reasons, but from some of the replies here, I am sorely tempted to try out the States of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico for some alternative, exciting variations in mountain scenery... ...!
...anything further East of those States is far too FLAT for Fozzer's liking... ...!

(Have a peek at the relief Map at the start of this Thread).

Paul....trying out Wyoming at the moment...(Lots of Horses, and Horse breeding?).... ...!

Not to forget the Black Hills, at the Wyoming/South Dakota border. Of course, Mt. Rushmore is there, but IMHO, far more interesting is Crazy Horse Mountain.  When it's completed, it wil be the largest sculpture in the world.  And there's the Badlands, which looks like a sort-of moonscape.  And oh, yea......Wall Drug!   8-)

[Mobius]

Where the hell is Wall Drug!?

[H]

...anything further East of those States is far too FLAT for Fozzer's liking... ...!

Since the top two-thirds were cropped in the ice age, we have nothing the height of the Rockies -- but how much of the British Isles is over a mile high (as the peaks of New Hampshire's Presidential Range)?

I'm even allowed to drive my dad's company car (VW Passat).

I didn't know you'd ever used your dad's car as a roadblock...

8-)

[Fozzer]

...anything further East of those States is far too FLAT for Fozzer's liking... ...!

Since the top two-thirds were cropped in the ice age, we have nothing the height of the Rockies -- but how much of the British Isles is over a mile high (as the peaks of New Hampshire's Presidential Range)?

...the very reason why I haven't Sim Flown in the British Isles since the introduction of Microsoft's Flight Sims... ...!

Uncle Bill's interpretation of the English scenery is nothing like it is in real life... we have very few of what you could call "Mountains", apart from Wales and Scotland....
...trust me... ...!

California seems to be the most accurate, according to my relief maps of the State, maybe because he, and his team, live there... ...!
LOL...!

Tried some very high mountain ranges surrounding flat scenery in Wyoming last night, the whole area being at quite a high altitude....(Big Horn Mountains?).

Going to have a peek around Yellowstone National Park this morning (whilst dins is cooking)... ...!

Paul...with all my coloured relief maps laid out in front of me... 8-)...!

[Brett_Henderson]

I've lived in, or spent significant time in:

Albuquerque, Los Angeles, SF/Oakland, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, Columbus; and have visited just about everywhere else.

Right now, I'm kinda stuck in Columbus (Ohio), but my home is, and always will be, Michigan's upper peninsula; eastern half to be specific. All four seasons are distinct, dramatic and beautiful (a must for my soul). No big cities, no traffic, no industry, no polution, no crime. It's right where the veritable Oceans come together (Great Lakes) so islands, bays and streams are abundant and unspoiled and real, functional lighthouses still dot the landscape. The inland lakes are everywhere and National Forest is the norm (by 100,000 acres at a time). A quick boat or plane ride will put you on Mackinac Island (with a nice view of the 5-mile long  Mackinac bridge) where bikes and horse are the only transportation. Just north of there, along Lake Huron's north shore, are the Les Cheneaux Islands.. all the charm of New England without all the people.

The only thing missing are mountains, but that's what traveling is for  :)

[Fozzer]

I've lived in, or spent significant time in:

Albuquerque, Los Angeles, SF/Oakland, Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Tampa, Columbus; and have visited just about everywhere else.

Right now, I'm kinda stuck in Columbus (Ohio), but my home is, and always will be, Michigan's upper peninsula; eastern half to be specific. All four seasons are distinct, dramatic and beautiful (a must for my soul). No big cities, no traffic, no industry, no polution, no crime. It's right where the veritable Oceans come together (Great Lakes) so islands, bays and streams are abundant and unspoiled and real, functional lighthouses still dot the landscape. The inland lakes are everywhere and National Forest is the norm (by 100,000 acres at a time). A quick boat or plane ride will put you on Mackinac Island (with a nice view of the 5-mile long  Mackinac bridge) where bikes and horse are the only transportation. Just north of there, along Lake Huron's north shore, are the Les Cheneaux Islands.. all the charm of New England without all the people.

The only thing missing are mountains, but that's what traveling is for  :)

Hello Brett... ...!
If you have lived in Oakland, no doubt you have been very glad to have left there.. ...!

I get the San Francisco News*, (including video news), posted to me every day...http://www.kron4.com
....and the daily shootings, murder, theft, rape and pillage by chocolate/dark-coloured "Aliens" is un-believable....oppssss... rather similar to Los Angeles......!

Places to avoid... ...?

Paul...Observing similar happenings in England of late... ...!

* ....Including the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post....just to keep me in touch with U.S.A. goings-ons... ...!