I'm done with the cold and need to move!
Jan 14th 2008 | 9:03 am
#16
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
[QUOTE=Hiro11;5782790
Lastly, Austin, TX which is just an amazing place to live from many angles. It's the "live music capital of the US", has some of the best mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at, has terrific people, is pretty, has a young, vibrant scene, has a booming economy etc, etc. I love it there.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, we're full. Also, you might want to test out the very hot and often very humid Texas summer weather before making a final decision.
Lastly, Austin, TX which is just an amazing place to live from many angles. It's the "live music capital of the US", has some of the best mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at, has terrific people, is pretty, has a young, vibrant scene, has a booming economy etc, etc. I love it there.[/QUOTE]
Sorry, we're full. Also, you might want to test out the very hot and often very humid Texas summer weather before making a final decision.
Jan 14th 2008 | 9:57 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
Jan 14th 2008 | 10:51 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
When I first came here I really thought that it would be the hot humid summer that I would struggle to adapt to and the winter would be fine. Total opposite!!!
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions, I don't plan on making any rash decisions but plan to make a short list of places that appeal to the wife and I and do as much research and visit these place for a while first.
I have also posted this question on a vegan website I frequent also and the same places seem to pop up there as suggestions also, though less Texas locations.
Thanks again and please keep the suggestions coming if you have any more.
Appreciate the help.
GESC
Jan 15th 2008 | 3:13 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
The temp has been relatively mild this winter so far 
but I know what you mean, I had to go to Austin, Tx over New Year and flew out out of 20F at O'Hare with freezing fog and a coming blizzard into blue skys and 85F temps so whilst friends were shifting snow I was sat by a pool having an outdoor barbeque under palm trees
I'm seriously thinking that now I have an EAD a move south may be called for
However I'm not sure about the laid back lifestyle down there a friend has been trying to get his Cable fixed since before Christmas, they just make appointments and then don't show up. At least in Chi we expect people to make appointments and keep to them
but I know what you mean, I had to go to Austin, Tx over New Year and flew out out of 20F at O'Hare with freezing fog and a coming blizzard into blue skys and 85F temps so whilst friends were shifting snow I was sat by a pool having an outdoor barbeque under palm treesI'm seriously thinking that now I have an EAD a move south may be called for
However I'm not sure about the laid back lifestyle down there a friend has been trying to get his Cable fixed since before Christmas, they just make appointments and then don't show up. At least in Chi we expect people to make appointments and keep to them
- Tim
Jan 15th 2008 | 4:45 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
Has anyone mentioned southern Oregon? Have not been ther emyself but it always appealed.
Jan 15th 2008 | 5:25 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
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1. We need to move somewhere with a reasonable metro area as I need some manufacturing activity there and my wife is small animal vet so rural is out.
2. Neither of us is religious at all so am not sure if the bible belt will be suitable.
3. Both us are vegan/vegatarian so need somewhere that will at least have some grocery stores that will carry Boca/Gardenburgers/Tofu etc.
4. Both Liberal.
5. Love to be outdoors, like walking and biking.
6. Preferable no or extremely rare snow/ice.
7. Would prefer a more laid back lifestyle than the work, work, work one I currently have in Chicago.
8. Not too far from a reasonable size airport so family can visit with out too much hassle.
9. Good schools are no important as we home school or pets (we are not planning on kids, my condition being hereditary being one reason)
1. We need to move somewhere with a reasonable metro area as I need some manufacturing activity there and my wife is small animal vet so rural is out.
2. Neither of us is religious at all so am not sure if the bible belt will be suitable.
3. Both us are vegan/vegatarian so need somewhere that will at least have some grocery stores that will carry Boca/Gardenburgers/Tofu etc.
4. Both Liberal.
5. Love to be outdoors, like walking and biking.
6. Preferable no or extremely rare snow/ice.
7. Would prefer a more laid back lifestyle than the work, work, work one I currently have in Chicago.
8. Not too far from a reasonable size airport so family can visit with out too much hassle.
9. Good schools are no important as we home school or pets (we are not planning on kids, my condition being hereditary being one reason)
Gardenburgers were invented/made here.
It's just the moisture factor and how that would work for your health.
Jan 15th 2008 | 1:07 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
How can I get my hubby to want to move to Oregon? I'm all ready to go. 
Jan 15th 2008 | 1:12 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
You could tell him my dad is from Ohio (Sandusky!) originally and he loves it here.
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What could his objection be?
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What could his objection be?
Jan 18th 2008 | 11:49 am
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
OK, I have been in the Chicago area for nearly 5 years now and the winter is just killing me so I am planning on getting out.
Since I moved to Chicago I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and in the winter my hands and feet are extremely uncomfortable, this is the 3rd winter with the arthritis and I don't see it getting any better. My psoriasis flares up in the winter too but a humidifier in the house helps a bit. Roll the clocks forward to the summer and no pain in my hands, unless i have had a hard day gardening, no pain at all in my feet and all my crustiness clears up also. So I have come to the decision that I have to move to a warmer climate rather than suffer for 4 months of the year unless I take some serious drugs (who's side effects a very very scary if you read them all!)
So rather than just open the floor to a "where should I live?" question which I know is too vague I will give you a bit of background information:
1. We need to move somewhere with a reasonable metro area as I need some manufacturing activity there and my wife is small animal vet so rural is out.
2. Neither of us is religious at all so am not sure if the bible belt will be suitable.
3. Both us are vegan/vegatarian so need somewhere that will at least have some grocery stores that will carry Boca/Gardenburgers/Tofu etc.
4. Both Liberal.
5. Love to be outdoors, like walking and biking.
6. Preferable no or extremely rare snow/ice.
7. Would prefer a more laid back lifestyle than the work, work, work one I currently have in Chicago.
8. Not too far from a reasonable size airport so family can visit with out too much hassle.
9. Good schools are no important as we home school or pets (we are not planning on kids, my condition being hereditary being one reason)
I really can't think of anything else, right now I am thinking of AZ (Phoenix or Tuscan), Las Vegas, or California (away from the coast).
Thanks for anyone who takes the time to read my post and reply.
GESC
Since I moved to Chicago I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis and in the winter my hands and feet are extremely uncomfortable, this is the 3rd winter with the arthritis and I don't see it getting any better. My psoriasis flares up in the winter too but a humidifier in the house helps a bit. Roll the clocks forward to the summer and no pain in my hands, unless i have had a hard day gardening, no pain at all in my feet and all my crustiness clears up also. So I have come to the decision that I have to move to a warmer climate rather than suffer for 4 months of the year unless I take some serious drugs (who's side effects a very very scary if you read them all!)
So rather than just open the floor to a "where should I live?" question which I know is too vague I will give you a bit of background information:
1. We need to move somewhere with a reasonable metro area as I need some manufacturing activity there and my wife is small animal vet so rural is out.
2. Neither of us is religious at all so am not sure if the bible belt will be suitable.
3. Both us are vegan/vegatarian so need somewhere that will at least have some grocery stores that will carry Boca/Gardenburgers/Tofu etc.
4. Both Liberal.
5. Love to be outdoors, like walking and biking.
6. Preferable no or extremely rare snow/ice.
7. Would prefer a more laid back lifestyle than the work, work, work one I currently have in Chicago.
8. Not too far from a reasonable size airport so family can visit with out too much hassle.
9. Good schools are no important as we home school or pets (we are not planning on kids, my condition being hereditary being one reason)
I really can't think of anything else, right now I am thinking of AZ (Phoenix or Tuscan), Las Vegas, or California (away from the coast).
Thanks for anyone who takes the time to read my post and reply.
GESC
Whimp
get out and shovel some snow.
Jan 18th 2008 | 12:38 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
I don't dislike Ohio mind you ... but there's a whole world out there ... and I don't have any family here anymore.
Jan 18th 2008 | 12:48 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
The temp has been relatively mild this winter so far but I know what you mean, I had to go to Austin, Tx over New Year and flew out out of 20F at O'Hare with freezing fog and a coming blizzard into blue skys and 85F temps so whilst friends were shifting snow I was sat by a pool having an outdoor barbeque under palm trees
but I know what you mean, I had to go to Austin, Tx over New Year and flew out out of 20F at O'Hare with freezing fog and a coming blizzard into blue skys and 85F temps so whilst friends were shifting snow I was sat by a pool having an outdoor barbeque under palm trees
I think the OP's most pressing concern is manufacturing jobs. I can think of a lot of places that fit the bill, but as beautiful as it is, I don't think Santa Fe has a lot of manufacturing. It's an artist/dilettante/tourist dream, but not known for manufacturing.
Jan 18th 2008 | 12:50 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
Asheville does not have any manufacturing - it is a new age hippy enclave.
It is also bitterly cold in winter with loads of snow.
It is also bitterly cold in winter with loads of snow.
Jan 18th 2008 | 12:51 pm
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Re: I'm done with the cold and need to move!
I have a neighbour who commutes *to Virginia* to work in manufacturing -- coming home every other weekend.
