Originally Posted by sarahatall (Post 8237068)

Thanks Millionall, I may just take you up on that. I dont know much about Scandinavia but if I can help you in any way feel free to ask :D
Sarah

Originally Posted by nettlebed (Post 8236421)

The OP certainly sounds like she is phenomenally eligible...

Originally Posted by millionall (Post 8237120)

Texas and California will be the warmest states on your to look up list. But Kentucky has more varied seasons and snow in the winter.

Kentucky is home of the U.S. Kentucky Derby, the largest annual horse race. Even though they call it the U.S. Kentucky Derby it seems more British to me. All of the ladies wear big fancy hats like I have seen your royal family wear while watching polo. It's pretty neat watching the Derby on T.V.

California is a very expensive place to live and has one of the worst economies out of all of the U.S. States. I would recommend avoiding the major cities. Because they have a big gang problem in certain parts of Cali. Many people consider California to be it's own country because it is supposedly weird. I currently live in Colorado. It seems that all of the people wanting to escape California are moving to Colorado. But some people really love it there. So it all comes down to personal taste and what you are looking for.

Colorado has a pretty big horse culture as well. We have the beautiful Rocky Mountains in our state. Up in the mountains their are tons of farms with horses and really pretty views. However we sometimes get really cold weather in the winter time but it is not cold every single day all through out winter. In Colorado we have a favorite saying that says "if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and it will change". During the winter season. One day you might be wearing a coat and the next day you might be running around in a t-shirt. It is very weird!

I have heard that there is a shortage of veterinarian professionals willing to work with farm animals in America. So if you are interested in working with farm animals then you should have an easier time finding a job during the bad economy than someone else with a different career path regardless of what state you choose. Also there is a veterinarian school in Fort Collins, Colorado that is regarded as one of the best veterinarian schools in the entire country.

Just some things to think about :)

Originally Posted by sarahatall (Post 8240669)

I know I'm probably gonna look ridiculously stupid but what is OP? I've seen it a few times now and cant think what it is?????:confused:

Originally Posted by millionall (Post 8237120)

Texas and California will be the warmest states on your to look up list. But Kentucky has more varied seasons and snow in the winter.

Kentucky is home of the U.S. Kentucky Derby, the largest annual horse race. Even though they call it the U.S. Kentucky Derby it seems more British to me. All of the ladies wear big fancy hats like I have seen your royal family wear while watching polo. It's pretty neat watching the Derby on T.V.

Originally Posted by Englishtart (Post 8242448)

Sarah, I lived in Oklahoma for two years and loved it there, (I'm Brit hubby US) lived in Texas and hated it there. It's not something that anyone else can tell you really, we can give you our personal experience of a particular State, but you really have to live there yourself before you can 'know it'.

I haven't met many other people that would want to move to OK, but I would go back there in a heartbeat, different opinion from mine on Texas too, from most people I talk too.

Nothing wrong in asking people about the 'better' States to live in, we all have opinions, but that's all they are 'our' opinions. Do lots of research and read all the old threads on here about moving to the US (1,000's of them,lol.) Good luck with the DV or which ever way you chose to get here ;)

Originally Posted by sarahatall (Post 8240669)

I know I'm probably gonna look ridiculously stupid but what is OP? I've seen it a few times now and cant think what it is?????:confused:

Originally Posted by Poppy girl (Post 8242509)

Nice to see you ol' girl.....and Boo is looking spiffy as usual :wub:

Originally Posted by sarahatall (Post 8242866)

Thanks everyone so much for all your advice so far. I cant believe how great this site is and how helpful everyone has been!!!!!

Originally Posted by sarahatall (Post 8242866)

I realise that no one can tell me where to aim for state wise but other peoples perspectives are really useful especially on things like climate, demographics, culture and experiences.
Thanks everyone so much for all your advice so far. I cant believe how great this site is and how helpful everyone has been!!!!!

Originally Posted by Kaffy Mintcake (Post 8243517)

They're rabid fans of the sports teams to say the least. :)

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 8244586)

Sheila and I would move to Lexington in a heartbeat if the job situation improved any!

Ian