They didn't mention that in the Brochure!
Jun 29th 2003, 2:59 pm
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by Ranjini
You asked
Spokane, WA
Spokane county population: 426,000
http://www.spokane.net/photogallery/summerweb/index.htm
http://www.civiccommunicator.com/soe...otogallery.asp
http://www.spokaneedc.org/video.php
Some Facts about Spokane
*No corporate or personal income tax.
*Ranked 98 out of 200 cities in Forbes magazine's Forbes/Milken *Best Places for Business and Careers list.
*Ranked No. 14 on the American Association of Retired Person's "15 Top Dream Towns" nationwide where retiredment-minded baby boomers can 'reinvent' themselves.
*Has the second-best summer weather in the nation, according to CustomWeather's Top 10 Cities With the Best Summer Climate list .
*Surrounded by 76 lakes, four major rivers, 13 ski areas, and 32 golf courses.
*A thriving high-tech sector with many large companies, such as Agilent Technologies, Alcatel, Getronics, Itron, Telect, World Wide Packets, Itronix, F5 Networks, and Honeywell.
*A world-class telecommunications infrastructure with more miles of fiber per capita than any other area in the world.
*Average 20-minute commute.
*The area's four main hospitals are among the nation's 100 most wired medical facilities according to the Hospitals and Health Network Magazine.
*Ranked the 16th healthiest city for males in Men's Health magazine's 101 Healthiest Cities listing.
*One of only 11 metropolitan areas nationally to receive a grade of A by the American Lung Association for having the least ozone air pollution.
*Energy rates are among the lowest in the nation.
*Median home cost is $110,500.
You asked
Spokane, WA
Spokane county population: 426,000
http://www.spokane.net/photogallery/summerweb/index.htm
http://www.civiccommunicator.com/soe...otogallery.asp
http://www.spokaneedc.org/video.php
Some Facts about Spokane
*No corporate or personal income tax.
*Ranked 98 out of 200 cities in Forbes magazine's Forbes/Milken *Best Places for Business and Careers list.
*Ranked No. 14 on the American Association of Retired Person's "15 Top Dream Towns" nationwide where retiredment-minded baby boomers can 'reinvent' themselves.
*Has the second-best summer weather in the nation, according to CustomWeather's Top 10 Cities With the Best Summer Climate list .
*Surrounded by 76 lakes, four major rivers, 13 ski areas, and 32 golf courses.
*A thriving high-tech sector with many large companies, such as Agilent Technologies, Alcatel, Getronics, Itron, Telect, World Wide Packets, Itronix, F5 Networks, and Honeywell.
*A world-class telecommunications infrastructure with more miles of fiber per capita than any other area in the world.
*Average 20-minute commute.
*The area's four main hospitals are among the nation's 100 most wired medical facilities according to the Hospitals and Health Network Magazine.
*Ranked the 16th healthiest city for males in Men's Health magazine's 101 Healthiest Cities listing.
*One of only 11 metropolitan areas nationally to receive a grade of A by the American Lung Association for having the least ozone air pollution.
*Energy rates are among the lowest in the nation.
*Median home cost is $110,500.
Jun 29th 2003, 3:19 pm
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by frrussre
Sounds like a "One Horse Town".
Sounds like a "One Horse Town".
Were you describing NY here "Patrick, what’s really funny is I'm driving down the road there are pot-holes, so big people put garbage cans in them. There are piles of garbage & filth everywhere. The side walks are crumbling". If that's what you want that's what you've got
Jun 29th 2003, 7:01 pm
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by frrussre
Sounds like a "One Horse Town".
Sounds like a "One Horse Town".
Jun 29th 2003, 7:24 pm
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Another fact about Spokane
The Huskies still trash the Cougars every season, and people in Seattle think your all inbred.
Not much changed there then.
Mark
The Huskies still trash the Cougars every season, and people in Seattle think your all inbred.
Not much changed there then.
Mark
Jun 29th 2003, 11:42 pm
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by Ranjini
Just letting you know how some of us live
Were you describing NY here "Patrick, what’s really funny is I'm driving down the road there are pot-holes, so big people put garbage cans in them. There are piles of garbage & filth everywhere. The side walks are crumbling". If that's what you want that's what you've got
Just letting you know how some of us live
Were you describing NY here "Patrick, what’s really funny is I'm driving down the road there are pot-holes, so big people put garbage cans in them. There are piles of garbage & filth everywhere. The side walks are crumbling". If that's what you want that's what you've got
I call it the Capital of the 3rd world.
If the Government fixed up all the roads, bridges & infrastructure to European Standards. The deficit would rise from 3 Trillion to multi Trillion. I saw an estimate once that said it would cost 3 Trillion to fix up NYC alone. We have roads that have had permanent construction for 25 years. Ask most people on the boards, which State they are in & how bad the Roads are. Except for Spokane of course.
I remember reading as a child, how taxes were less in USA then Europe. Then I came here & found out why. No NHS No Free University & roads, bridges & tunnels that are falling apart. 2 x 2 lane major roads that look like UK Europe 1950.
Reg. Frank R.
Don’t get me started, I take it all back.
Jun 29th 2003, 11:46 pm
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by aramintaalice
What does that mean then?
What does that mean then?
Not very big. Not very cosmopolitan. Local. Village.
Reg. Frank R.
Jun 30th 2003, 1:13 am
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When I go over to the UK I still can't ask where the "toilet" is w/o giggling like a schoolgirl. Also, I get really clastophobic in the stalls because I feel like I'm locking myself in a closet..
Here at the beaches in Southern Cal most of the restrooms don't have stalls in them (including the ladies room).
Here at the beaches in Southern Cal most of the restrooms don't have stalls in them (including the ladies room).
Jun 30th 2003, 1:26 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by aramintaalice
What does that mean then?
What does that mean then?
Jun 30th 2003, 2:27 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by Ranjini
I have travelled in quite a few states so I know....
I have travelled in quite a few states so I know....
Patrick
Jun 30th 2003, 2:31 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by frrussre
I saw an estimate once that said it would cost 3 Trillion to fix up NYC alone. <snip>
Reg. Frank R.
I saw an estimate once that said it would cost 3 Trillion to fix up NYC alone. <snip>
Reg. Frank R.
Jun 30th 2003, 2:46 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by Patrick
Do they keep running you out the state, leaving you at the state line and asking you never to return. Your so far north the only state left is Alaska
Patrick
Do they keep running you out the state, leaving you at the state line and asking you never to return. Your so far north the only state left is Alaska
Patrick
I wish. Nothing I love more than being on the road. Must have been a gypsy in a previous birth. Furthest North I have been is to Vancouver B.C. Would love to go to Alaska. A cruise from Seattle would be nice...
Jun 30th 2003, 3:05 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by Ranjini
Tell me. As far as I know the Federal Govt. funds the maintenance of Interstate Freeways etc. It's the local and state government that fund the repairs to the roads within the city. I know that formerly road repairs in Washington were funded by the money collected from license tabs. However, on an initiative brought in around 1999 the licence tab fee which was between $130 - 300 was reduced to $30. Now legislature has been introduced for a tax on gas which goes into effect on 1st July which we are told will go towards road repairs. So what's going on in NY that they can't find the money for road repairs??
Tell me. As far as I know the Federal Govt. funds the maintenance of Interstate Freeways etc. It's the local and state government that fund the repairs to the roads within the city. I know that formerly road repairs in Washington were funded by the money collected from license tabs. However, on an initiative brought in around 1999 the licence tab fee which was between $130 - 300 was reduced to $30. Now legislature has been introduced for a tax on gas which goes into effect on 1st July which we are told will go towards road repairs. So what's going on in NY that they can't find the money for road repairs??
They are talking about a new tunnel from NY to NJ. It will take 2 years, to get set to go & the Tunnel will be finished in 2115. Sad. I don't make this stuff up. They had a dozen crews on Pot-Hole repair, the NY Daily News just did an expose. 1 truck for a day’s work filled in 6 pot-holes. Spent the rest of the day in the cafe/Bank/Gym/Cafe & returned to the depot, 1 our before the end of shift. They took a nap around the corner.
Frank R.
Jun 30th 2003, 6:36 am
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Re: Question for Ranjini
Originally posted by frrussre
The rest of the World uses Super Tarmac, made by adding recycled crushed glass. Has a 25 year life span. Unions here refuse to use it. They use asphalt that lasts for 5 years.
Frank R.
The rest of the World uses Super Tarmac, made by adding recycled crushed glass. Has a 25 year life span. Unions here refuse to use it. They use asphalt that lasts for 5 years.
Frank R.
Jun 30th 2003, 11:58 am
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Re: They didn't mention that in the Brochure!
Originally posted by Patrick
We have had all the good things about the US (a million times) but what has let you down about moving over here. Especially in respect to what people have said (and what your expectations where) compared to the reality.
I know things are going to be different state to state and city to city but do you think the Customer Service is all it is cracked up to be, are the people as nice as you thought they would be, is everything as cheap as you where led to beleive.
What has shocked you, what has surprised you, what has made you weep like a 7 year old girl who just found out Father Christmas didn't exist!
Patrick
We have had all the good things about the US (a million times) but what has let you down about moving over here. Especially in respect to what people have said (and what your expectations where) compared to the reality.
I know things are going to be different state to state and city to city but do you think the Customer Service is all it is cracked up to be, are the people as nice as you thought they would be, is everything as cheap as you where led to beleive.
What has shocked you, what has surprised you, what has made you weep like a 7 year old girl who just found out Father Christmas didn't exist!
Patrick
Welllll ....getting back to your original question..
Customer service is pretty ok most of the time here in Tampa but I was in San Antonio in TX for a while and the service was really good...they said "have a nice day, y'all come back again soon ya hear me?" and...they actually meant it because they looked you in the eyes!
They were trying to train the check out staff in Asda in the UK to do it ...disaster...they would look down and mutter it!
Seems so false in the UK when people say it ...because...well...they don't mean it!
I read your 'sprout' incident thread...well I keep asking for jacket potatoes...blank look..hubby quickly says "baked"...well I will not stop asking for them!!!
Drivers here are nuts...husband says it is because there is a lot of old people in FL...well yes then I can see his point as they drive like there is only themselves on the road in the UK also (as well!) lol.
TELEPHONE conversations are a joke...I have stopped trying now..."I'm sorry Maam" has been said way too many times to me as they do not understand what I am saying...this has made me close to tears at times as some calls are very important and have frustrated me.
Toilets...hmmm yes they are horrible..but you know what my husband says...he needs to go 'potty'...yes UK people understand STRAIGHT away what this means..I first told him I didn't know he was a baby...then I asked if he would like me to book him into a mental institute...aaahhh??!!
Not happy with the way things are so different state to state...Tx have license plates on front and rear of ..veerr hi culs.(lol) sorry cars etc and FL you need only one on the rear??!! hmm who am I to judge?
Fl...no Taco Cabana resturaunts...which is truely heart breaking as they serve the most delicious and alcohol laced frozen Margeritas not to be matched else where I am certain!
I miss PUBS ..REAL PUBS..you can keep bars!
Chips REAL chippy's....yuuummmm mushy peas.....
PORK PIES...ok I'm getting depressed now
Julie
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Jun 30th 2003, 12:08 pm
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Re: They didn't mention that in the Brochure!
Originally posted by Patrick
We have had all the good things about the US (a million times) but what has let you down about moving over here. Especially in respect to what people have said (and what your expectations where) compared to the reality.
I know things are going to be different state to state and city to city but do you think the Customer Service is all it is cracked up to be, are the people as nice as you thought they would be, is everything as cheap as you where led to beleive.
What has shocked you, what has surprised you, what has made you weep like a 7 year old girl who just found out Father Christmas didn't exist!
Patrick
We have had all the good things about the US (a million times) but what has let you down about moving over here. Especially in respect to what people have said (and what your expectations where) compared to the reality.
I know things are going to be different state to state and city to city but do you think the Customer Service is all it is cracked up to be, are the people as nice as you thought they would be, is everything as cheap as you where led to beleive.
What has shocked you, what has surprised you, what has made you weep like a 7 year old girl who just found out Father Christmas didn't exist!
Patrick
oh yeah another thing I'm tired of...writing the date the 'wrong way' around...I know I am right...they are wrong!
I was born on 16/12 I do not care what anyone says!