things dreams are made of....
Jan 12th 2010, 8:29 am
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Re: things dreams are made of....
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
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
I'm not actually a vet but definitely great info to think about...want to try to avoid snowy weather if I can...have had a life time of cold grey weather and its one of the reasons I want to relocate.
Jan 12th 2010, 2:08 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
Just wanted to say Hi to a fellow NI'lander. Lots of useful advice and information on here so you've picked a great place to start.
Definitely advise reading as much around the wiki's as you can as they will help you get a handle of what may or may not be possible with regard to the move.
Definitely advise reading as much around the wiki's as you can as they will help you get a handle of what may or may not be possible with regard to the move.
Jan 12th 2010, 3:31 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
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.
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.
Sarah, if you are looking for a thoroughbred horse country, then KY is a great place to live, as long as you would enjoy living in a small town USA and all that comes with that. We (my Brit hubby & I) have lived in quite a few small KY towns, and while we loved the scenary we just couldn't stand living there. We get all four seasons, extreme heat and fairly extreme cold (we've been colder than the UK the past few weeks). We don't get a lot of snow, but we get enough of it.
If you want more a ranch lifestyle then the Texas or California suggestions may be better for you.
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Jan 12th 2010, 7:05 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
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
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
Jan 12th 2010, 7:25 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
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
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
Nice to see you ol' girl.....and Boo is looking spiffy as usual
Jan 12th 2010, 7:40 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
You have been warned...
Jan 12th 2010, 8:11 pm
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Thanx Poppy, I think (ol girl? LOL) Yeah, first day without all the Christmas visitors...very quiet. Was mostly a good Holiday really wish our Son could have stayed longer though.
This is my Sis and my boys
This is my Sis and my boys
Jan 12th 2010, 9:21 pm
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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!!!!!
Thanks everyone so much for all your advice so far. I cant believe how great this site is and how helpful everyone has been!!!!!
Jan 13th 2010, 2:25 am
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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!!!!!
Thanks everyone so much for all your advice so far. I cant believe how great this site is and how helpful everyone has been!!!!!
There's rivalry between many bordering states and in Ohio we like to tease Kentuckians about not owning shoes, marrying their cousins, etc. (all in good fun) but it's a beautiful state with nice people and is certainly horse country! If you didn't want a very small town you could target Lexington or Louisville to have the best of both.
Glad you're enjoying BE. There are several Americans on the site (myself included) as well as British Expats so between the lot of us we should have you covered.
Jan 13th 2010, 12:18 pm
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Re: things dreams are made of....
Damn right!
That's what we do to folks in West Virgnina!
Sheila and I would move to Lexington in a heartbeat if the job situation improved any!
Ian
There's rivalry between many bordering states and in Ohio we like to tease Kentuckians about not owning shoes, marrying their cousins, etc...
If you didn't want a very small town you could target Lexington or Louisville to have the best of both.
Ian
Jan 13th 2010, 12:52 pm
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