West Virginia
Please will you tell me what west virginia is like and would you recommend living there
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Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10308908)
Please will you tell me what west virginia is like and would you recommend living there
My only experience was driving through WV in early January in the snow on my way to Indiana. Finally found a gas station but couldn't get any gas as they only took cash and no ATM within 40 miles!! On my return journey I went through Kentucky - gorgeous.. much better drive.. |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Orangepants
(Post 10308936)
Look up West Virginia in the "Urban Dictionary". Definition 26 is how my OH would describe it.
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Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by GeoffM
(Post 10308957)
:D There are some rather scenic parts though.
My neighbours are from WV, well the husband is and Krystal physically wilts when she talks about having to go for the holidays.. they are relieved that they got out! |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10308908)
Please will you tell me what west virginia is like and would you recommend living there
If you like scenery - it's beautiful. If you like whitewater rafting, it's incredible. If you like bungee jumping off a bridge... you'll get your chance once a year! If you like low taxes, it's mediocre. If you like inexpensive housing, it's great! If you like good schools, that'll depend on where you live! If you like a corrupt legal system, it borders on outstanding! If you like a front license plate on your car, you'll be disappointed... but you do get to have stickers on your window! If you like friendly people, it's superb. If you like overt religion and Baptists going to church on Wednesdays and Sundays... you'll love it! Other things you might want to know... it is the only state that is located entirely within the Appalachians. Appalachia, by the way, is correctly pronounced: appa-latch-a ... and not appa-lay-sha! Say it properly and you'll fit right in. As I've written elsewhere, my wife and I both work in WV... but we live in Kentucky! Ian |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by ian-mstm
(Post 10309009)
Appalachia, by the way, is correctly pronounced: appa-latch-a ... and not appa-lay-sha! Say it properly and you'll fit right in.
Though only folks that talk about it are some hiking friends from Maine, and they speak funny up there as well :D |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by ian-mstm
(Post 10309009)
Can you be more specific about what you'd like to know?
If you like scenery - it's beautiful. If you like whitewater rafting, it's incredible. If you like bungee jumping off a bridge... you'll get your chance once a year! If you like low taxes, it's mediocre. If you like inexpensive housing, it's great! If you like good schools, that'll depend on where you live! If you like a corrupt legal system, it borders on outstanding! If you like a front license plate on your car, you'll be disappointed... but you do get to have stickers on your window! If you like friendly people, it's superb. If you like overt religion and Baptists going to church on Wednesdays and Sundays... you'll love it! Other things you might want to know... it is the only state that is located entirely within the Appalachians. Appalachia, by the way, is correctly pronounced: appa-latch-a ... and not appa-lay-sha! Say it properly and you'll fit right in. As I've written elsewhere, my wife and I both work in WV... but we live in Kentucky! Ian |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10308908)
Please will you tell me what west virginia is like and would you recommend living there
WV is very white (some would say 'white trash'). It has the lowest percentage of foreign-born residents in the entire country (so that must say something about its appeal for immigrants) and has the lowest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree. It's very rural. Small towns. Pretty scenery. Walmart is the state's largest employer. However, I know quite a few people who live in WV and take the "MARC" commuter train to DC for work. |
Re: West Virginia
Parkersburg or charleston - to live?
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Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10312179)
Parkersburg or charleston - to live?
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Re: West Virginia
Between Ravenswood and Ripley
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Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10312198)
Between Ravenswood and Ripley
Ian |
Re: West Virginia
Originally Posted by Caerl
(Post 10312198)
Between Ravenswood and Ripley
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