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Post by catspaw on Mar 2, 2016 17:44:49 GMT -5
Wherever you should land as a judge, please don't come to here and tell us what is "wrong" with our hometown. As in, "you know this town doesn't even have a Barnes and Noble." Really? I could swear that we did the week before you blew in. We, the homies, are well aware of the shortcomings of our town. We don't need you to point out the obvious. Nor does the criticism particularly endear you to us or make us want to help you succeed. We wonder why you came and how fast can you leave? We will even offer to pack your things for you. So until you get to know us, pregnant dog to your family, gripe to your former colleagues, cry in your pillow. But bring a positive attitude and energy to the office. I guarantee if you do, we will make your sojourn to our town a memorable one and a pleasant experience for you and your family. After you are part of the tribe, we will commiserate with you over the lack of certain stores or services that our town lacks. But until then, watch whose feelings you tread upon. US News had its "best places to live" released today and remarkably the Lone Star state was all over the top ten! Let's just say Texas - whether it be Houston, Dallas or Austin, or any other Texas crapland large or small - is not in my GAL. I agree with Redryder: choose smartly and don't make yourself think you'll love someplace that instinctually makes your gut turn. If you choose wrongly, keep it to yourself.
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Post by jagvet on Mar 2, 2016 19:47:45 GMT -5
Hey, everyone. I am stuck with a small GAL because of family commitments. Full disclosure: It is in my personal interest to steer y'all away from that GAL. With that in mind, let me say that there are some truly wonderful places I have lived or visited (not on my GAL) that you may wish to consider. Raleigh, NC and Columbia, SC are delightful cities. They are state capitals, housing prices are low, and taxes are low. People are friendly and welcoming to newcomers, commuting by car is easy, and there are big universities to help with cultural activities. They would both be on my GAL if Mom didn't need our attention where we now live. In Las Vegas, housing is ridiculously cheap, and of course, entertainment is outstanding. Anchorage, AK is a very charming place. I was there for a couple of weeks in summer, and the weather was fine (then), and light almost all day. Lots of great nature stuff if you're into it, people are great, and you can go visit Sarah Palin in Wasilla. Philadelphia/Cherry Hill/Trenton offers some great neighborhoods, much cheaper than NY and DC. Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are sleepy, quiet places with affordable housing, but Poconos nearby, and only a few hours from NY.
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Post by Pixie on Mar 2, 2016 21:26:40 GMT -5
Wherever you should land as a judge, please don't come to here and tell us what is "wrong" with our hometown. As in, "you know this town doesn't even have a Barnes and Noble." Really? I could swear that we did the week before you blew in. We, the homies, are well aware of the shortcomings of our town. We don't need you to point out the obvious. Nor does the criticism particularly endear you to us or make us want to help you succeed. We wonder why you came and how fast can you leave? We will even offer to pack your things for you. So until you get to know us, pregnant dog to your family, gripe to your former colleagues, cry in your pillow. But bring a positive attitude and energy to the office. I guarantee if you do, we will make your sojourn to our town a memorable one and a pleasant experience for you and your family. After you are part of the tribe, we will commiserate with you over the lack of certain stores or services that our town lacks. But until then, watch whose feelings you tread upon. This is so accurate and so important to a new judge's ability to successfully acclimatize to her new office. Read it several times before you go there; in fact, memorize it. I was in this situation twice. Although I didn't have these words of guidance, I knew the message intuitively and avoided the pitfalls mentioned in Redryder's post. Pixie.
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Post by catspaw on Mar 2, 2016 21:52:45 GMT -5
For places I've lived or spent time - The Poconos are gorgeous - great schools, wonderful safe communities. Salt Lake City is spectacular, reasonably priced and an economic hub with jobs galore. Public schools are not strong, however. Upstate New York has its struggles but also is reasonably priced and has really dedicated communities. And then there's New England. Mountains, sea shores, four beautiful seasons. Wonderful public schools are reasonably easy to find. However, very high cost of living.
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Post by ducky on Mar 2, 2016 22:02:32 GMT -5
You can still pick me up some great property in the Atlanta area at a reasonable price. You may just have to look hard, renovate substantially, find a good transitioning neighborhood (get a great realtor for help in that!), or commute some. There's some great opportunities outside Fulton County. They're also adding paid express lanes from the South. A little pain while the construction goes on might pay out in spades.
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Post by christina on Mar 3, 2016 7:48:21 GMT -5
next city is Anchorage, hit it.... and thanks!! and thanks jagvvet and others for input on several cities, including Anchorage.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 3, 2016 8:50:54 GMT -5
Anchorage (officially called the Municipality of Anchorage) is a unified home rule municipality in the U.S. State of Alaska. With an estimated 300,950 residents in 2013,[4] it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population; among the 50 states, only New York has a higher percentage of residents who live in its most populous city. All together, the Anchorage metropolitan area, which combines Anchorage with the neighboring Matanuska-Susitna Borough, had a population of 396,142 in 2013.[5] www.reddit.com/r/anchorage/this thread in particular might yield some nuggets. https://www.reddit.com/r/anchorage/comments/47o2wa/just_accepted_a_job_in_anchorage_and_am_in_need/
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Post by christina on Mar 3, 2016 8:56:06 GMT -5
and ladies, some tips on Alaska, although not necc Anchorage. When my friend arrived in Alaska a long time ago, she already knew the odds were good as far as the male/female ratio. however, when she got there, she learned from some old timers that yes, the odds are good but the goods are odd!!! Take fair warning.
Happy to report she did eventually find Mr. Right but i believe she espouses the goods are odd theory!! And also, if anyone is seriously consider Anchorage and wants inside info, let me know and i'll see what i can find out...
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Post by agent99 on Mar 3, 2016 9:48:44 GMT -5
I lived in Anchorage for almost 15 amazing and happy years. If you go with a sense of adventure and wonder, it's not Crapland, it's the Greatland. You could do a lot worse than fly fishing in the midnight sun or watching the northern lights from a mountain cabin, or traveling less than an hour to go downhill skiing. If given the chance to go there, you could be pleasantly surprised.
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Post by bac on Mar 3, 2016 9:53:24 GMT -5
I bet the fishing is amazing. Do you have to fight bears for em?
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Post by agent99 on Mar 3, 2016 10:11:31 GMT -5
It has been known to happen, but it's not typical. I've seen bears and Cubs, too. They tend to stay clear of people if they can.
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Post by gary on Mar 3, 2016 10:12:16 GMT -5
It has been known to happen, but it's not typical. I've seen bears and Cubs, too. They tend to stay clear of people if they can. And of championships.
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Post by bac on Mar 3, 2016 10:13:13 GMT -5
It has been known to happen, but it's not typical. I've seen bears and Cubs, too. They tend to stay clear of people if they can. And of championships. Boo! But a good one nonetheless
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Post by msp on Mar 3, 2016 10:28:00 GMT -5
It has been known to happen, but it's not typical. I've seen bears and Cubs, too. They tend to stay clear of people if they can. And of championships. That hurts, Gary...it's true, but it still hurts. Opening Day is approaching and THIS could be The Year!
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Post by queenie262 on Mar 3, 2016 11:34:07 GMT -5
That one was teed right up for Gary!
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Post by gary on Mar 3, 2016 12:05:51 GMT -5
I was perhaps a little hard on the Bears. They after all did win a championship just 30 years ago.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 3, 2016 14:23:48 GMT -5
I was perhaps a little hard on the Bears. They after all did win a championship just 30 years ago. 30 years more recently than the Lions and the Browns.
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Post by gary on Mar 3, 2016 14:32:10 GMT -5
In practical terms, the "Browns" have only been in existence since 1999 and the team fka the "Browns" have won a couple of championships since then.
Point well-taken on the Lions however.
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Post by msp on Mar 3, 2016 14:42:27 GMT -5
I was perhaps a little hard on the Bears. They after all did win a championship just 30 years ago. 30 years more recently than the Lions and the Browns. Ouch! The Browns are just in a "rebuilding" phase
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Post by gary on Mar 3, 2016 14:45:08 GMT -5
30 years more recently than the Lions and the Browns. Ouch! The Browns are just in a "rebuilding" phase In another 50 years or so it will equal the Cubs rebuilding phase, at least to this date.
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