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Post by christina on Apr 13, 2018 10:02:42 GMT -5
Seeing Lansing, MI at #50 and Detroit at #83 on this list has me wondering how they developed their methodology and metrics. C'mon. There are only 49 cities in the entire US with a population of 50K and more that would be a better place to live than Lansing? Some people love Lansing. I don't. Precisely! |
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Post by msp on Apr 13, 2018 10:06:18 GMT -5
Hey, I'm just pulling from the news article. Actually, all of you jumping in with real world info is awesome. But back to Denver, especially with the discussion about telework on another thread. Let's say I buy a property as suggested. How long would my commute be to the office? I would prefer to not be more than a 20 to 30 commute from an office if I were an ALJ. Serious questions here. It all depends on where you live. Traffic on I-25 (and I-70) can be atrocious during rush hour. If you live near the Tech Center, you will likely have a lengthy commute. Living a bit north and/or west of downtown may be easier- there are lots of great neighborhoods. Housing is $$ in places like Washington (Wash) Park, Highlands - those homes are mainly craftsman style. Areas like Edgewater, Arvada, Westminster all have more affordable options. I have friends who live in Castle Rock - south of dwntn & they commute to the Tech Center. Castle Rock is growing & is a/b 1/2 way b/t Denver & the Springs. West of Denver, you can still get a decent commute from Golden, possibly Morrison, but not Evergreen. |
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Post by christina on Apr 13, 2018 11:58:42 GMT -5
#7 is Huntsville, Ala. Since im not aware of any ALJ offices in Huntsville, I'm going to hop over Huntsville for now. If there is an ALJ office here or Huntsville is close enough to another area with ALJ offices, please let me know and I"ll come back to Hville.
#8 What's it like to live in Washington, DC?
To the rest of the country, Washington, D.C., is the nation's capital – and that's it. It's where lawmakers sit high and mighty, and it's the scapegoat for every unpopular political decision. But those who live in the District are quick to point out that there's more to their area than government.
The Washington, D.C., metro area has the perks of a large urban area. It's serviced by an extensive public transit system, and is home to plenty of restaurants, entertainment venues, a variety of museums, public parks and other cultural sites. Meanwhile, each neighborhood in the District and its surrounding towns has its own atmosphere. Residents gather for block parties, mingle at dog parks and converse at coffee shops, creating an ambiance similar to that of a much smaller community. cool......
Rankings
U.S. News analyzed 125 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there.
Washington, District of Columbia is ranked:
#8 in Best Places to Live
#10 in Best Places to Retire... because? its taxes? the inability of retirees to afford living here? Not slamming DC but #10 place to retire seems odd
7.2
Overall
SCORECARD
Desirability7.1
Value7.4
Job Market8.6
Quality of Life6.4
Net Migration 6.4
Washington, DC Quick Stats
6,011,752
METRO POPULATION
$68,000
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
$368,642
MEDIAN HOME PRICE really? For what? Do these prices include the one room shares on skid road in its calculations? Assume it will cost more than above price.
39.7 inches
AVG ANNUAL RAINFALL
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
$1,541-this is also suspect..
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
34.4 minutes-THIS IS EXTREMELY SUSPECT!!!
AVG COMMUTE TIME
What's the cost of living in Washington, DC?
Living in D.C. is expensive. The median home sale price in D.C. is significantly higher than the national median. Your cost of living also depends on where in the metro area you choose to live.
Washington offers a better value than similarly sized metro areas when you compare housing costs to median household income.
Housing Costs this Year
Washington
$368,642
USA
$222,408
Housing Costs Over Time
Data sourced from Zillow median home sale price data series. Additional data provided by the Austin Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Intermountain MLS, Omaha Area Board of Realtors, San Antonio Board of Realtors, and the Salt Lake Board of Realtors.
Buying or selling a home? Find top real estate agents in Washington, DC.
What's the weather like in Washington, DC?
Summer in D.C. takes some getting used to because of the high levels of humidity. ick...... But the warmer temperatures usually linger into the beginning of fall, easing Washingtonians into colder weather. Winter brings some snow that can result in a public transit shut-down and road closures. Yep, snow flurries can do that there too.
Springtime is pleasant, and the blooming of the cherry blossom trees in March brings many tourists to the area to see the white and pink flowers along the Tidal Basin.
Seasonal Temperature (Avgs)
38.2°F
Winter 56.5°F
Spring
77.7°F
Summer 60.0°F
Fall
Seasonal Rainfall (Avgs)
3.1 in
Winter 4.0 in
Spring
3.8 in
Summer 3.7 in
Fall
What's the best way to get around Washington, DC?
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) operates an extensive public transit system with trains and buses servicing the District and the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia. In addition to WMATA's services, Maryland and Virginia communities bordering the District offer their own bus routes.
Many people who live in Maryland and Virginia suburbs choose to drive, which often results in heavy traffic – especially during the morning and evening rush hours.
Biking is also a popular mode of transportation. Now you're talking! The Capital Bikeshare program allows people to rent bikes from one of hundreds of pickup and drop-off stations in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Commuting in Washington, DC
Means of Transportation
Driving 76%
Below national average
Bicycling 1%
Equal to national average
Walking 3%
Equal to national average
Public Transit 14%
Above national average
Average Commute Time
34.4 minutes
8.3 minutes more than national average
Average Commute Times by Zip Code
×
Average Commute
36.5 minutes
Who lives in Washington, DC?
The D.C. metro area's population is fairly young, thanks in large part to its numerous universities and ample job opportunities. The area's strong job market attracts people from around the world. Cultural variation can be seen throughout the metro area, from the colorful Chinatown archway to the Ethiopian and Latin American restaurants lining Adams Morgan's streets.
Age Distribution
Marital Status Breakdown
About the same number of single people in Washington as national average
Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is there to do in Washington, DC?
D.C. metro area residents don't want for things to do. The District is home to numerous cultural attractions, including several Smithsonian museums, theaters and year-round markets. The area also encompasses a blossoming restaurant scene that will please any foodie, and plenty of nightlife venues, from the trendy bars along the U Street Corridor to concerts at the Capital One Arena.
District residents are also big sports fans, coming together to cheer on the Washington Redskins (football), the Wizards (basketball), the Capitals (hockey) and the Nationals (baseball).
Outside the immediate metro area, residents can take advantage of hiking, camping and boating opportunities in Shenandoah National Park, Great Falls State Park and other outdoor spaces. Both southern Maryland and northern Virginia also feature numerous wineries and orchards.
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Post by jimmyjiggles on Apr 13, 2018 12:11:25 GMT -5
Yeah these median home prices are highly suspect. I’m a Zillow/trulia/Realtor junkie and this info does not add up.
For example, I looked at COS, with a supposed median house price of 250k. There were 300 single family residences under 275k, 700 between 275-425k, 300 for 425-600k and 150 or so above 600k. For condos/multiplexes, the numbers were 100, 70, 20 and 22 for those same ranges. Almost everything under 275k is already pending/under contract. Does not compute.
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Post by jimmyjiggles on Apr 13, 2018 12:15:30 GMT -5
Speaking of DC, I was in foggy bottom a few weeks ago and went to some bars. What is up with tater tots being the new hipster bar food? Bacon wrapped tater tots with aoili?? I went to one place and the bartender very excitedly asked me if I was there for the tater tots. I laughed, then realized he was not kidding. First time anyone has asked me if I want tater tots since Doris the lunch lady in 5th grade!!
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Post by christina on Apr 13, 2018 12:20:50 GMT -5
Speaking of DC, I was in foggy bottom a few weeks ago and went to some bars. What is up with tater tots being the new hipster bar food? Bacon wrapped tater tots with aoili?? I went to one place and the bartender very excitedly asked me if I was there for the tater tots. I laughed, then realized he was not kidding. First time anyone has asked me if I want tater tots since Doris the lunch lady in 5th grade!! uh, yummy..... Otherwise though, Foggy Bottom is totally awesome! |
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Post by Peabody on Apr 13, 2018 15:07:29 GMT -5
Thanks to all but our office is actually in ft. Smith. I pulled in fayetteville from rankings cause they seem fairly close. Does anyone know about ft Smith? And for those eager to Follow the hogs, ft Smith is close enough for season football 🏈 tickets! Probably a stupid thing to add, but I know that they have very little turnover at that office, and that tends to suggest Fort Smith is a good fit for some people. |
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Post by bayou on Apr 13, 2018 17:05:37 GMT -5
Thanks to all but our office is actually in ft. Smith. I pulled in fayetteville from rankings cause they seem fairly close. Does anyone know about ft Smith? And for those eager to Follow the hogs, ft Smith is close enough for season football 🏈 tickets! Probably a stupid thing to add, but I know that they have very little turnover at that office, and that tends to suggest Fort Smith is a good fit for some people. It is Arkansas. They don't want to move away from their cousins. Sorry, have to counterbalance the Hogs love from earlier in the thread. |
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Post by Serious, J. on Apr 13, 2018 22:24:12 GMT -5
Are you kidding? You can get about 160 acres for $80,000.00 just east of both C-Springs and Denver. Live outside of town, and commute to work (or telework). Drill your own well, and viola. You're in heaven (sort of). www.landandfarm.com/search/Colorado-land-for-sale/Oh and Christina, I do not think one could make a commute from the eastern areas to Denver proper (as opposed the metro area generally) in 30 minutes. When I was last there I stayed in Aurora one night and Louisville (just outside boulder) the other. I think it took at least 20 minutes just to make it from Aurora to Denver. I’ve been there a handful of times in the last decade and the population explosion is really evident, along with associated traffic. I second third this. Denver commutes are awful. A friend of mine commutes 15 miles to work. It takes 30 minutes in the morning, and an hour 15 minutes at the end of the day. And that's with trying to time it at the best commute times. And on a combination of I-25 and I-70, but city streets would take much longer. Plan to live close to work and pay through the nose. ETA: I didn't see msp's post basically saying the same thing. |
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Post by jimmyjiggles on Apr 13, 2018 22:43:03 GMT -5
Oh and Christina, I do not think one could make a commute from the eastern areas to Denver proper (as opposed the metro area generally) in 30 minutes. When I was last there I stayed in Aurora one night and Louisville (just outside boulder) the other. I think it took at least 20 minutes just to make it from Aurora to Denver. I’ve been there a handful of times in the last decade and the population explosion is really evident, along with associated traffic. I second third this. Denver commutes are awful. A friend of mine commutes 15 miles to work. It takes 30 minutes in the morning, and an hour 15 minutes at the end of the day. And that's with trying to time it at the best commute times. And on a combination of I-25 and I-70, but city streets would take much longer. Plan to live close to work and pay through the nose. ETA: I didn't see msp's post basically saying the same thing. Yep. It seemed like parking was fairly expensive (this was downtownish) and from what my friend told me they have some light rail, but it seems to have only two lines/routes. When I was in Foggy Bottom the other week, I was impressed with their metro/subway/whatever (despite strong words of caution from my friends in the DC area), but these midwestern cities are not anywhere close to that. It’s understandable given that most of these cities probably did not have the population to justify it, but for Denver at least, it sure seems like they could use a good, comprehensive rail system. I'm not sure where OHO is there, but there is a large federal campus of sorts west of downtown (Lakewood I think?) |
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Post by Ready-Now! on Apr 14, 2018 7:47:55 GMT -5
christina I believe Huntsville is covered by the Florence office.
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Post by bayou on Apr 14, 2018 12:13:03 GMT -5
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Post by Peabody on Apr 14, 2018 12:42:50 GMT -5
GROSS!! Alabama poop train sounds like a horror movie.
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Post by christina on Apr 14, 2018 13:13:04 GMT -5
Well, in that case, this is a wonderful time to check out Minnesota!
9) What's it like to live in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
Minneapolis and St. Paul not only have big-city amenities like museums and sports stadiums, but also have an approachable Midwestern feel. Separated by the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities are considered one metropolitan area but actually include two unique cities, featuring downtown cosmopolitan cores surrounded by distinctive neighborhoods and suburban communities. All of this is true.
St. Paul, Minnesota's capital, offers residents a historic atmosphere with parks, government offices and museums. The Summit Hill neighborhood is filled with grand historic homes like the James J. Hill mansion, while Grand Avenue showcases the city lifestyle with bungalow-style homes, locally owned eateries and boutique shopping. About 12 miles west, Minneapolis – once known as The Flour Milling Capital of the World – features a mix of historic architecture and contemporary skyscrapers, as well as a bevy of restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 17-block area known as Eat Street offers more than 50 dining options.
The geographic location and climate in The Land of 10,000 Lakes play an important role in the culture of the area, with residents taking advantage of the changing seasons. Locals embrace the harsh winters(yeah, good for them) and partake in hockey, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. During the spring, summer and fall, Minneapolis and St. Paul come alive with outdoor music festivals, baseball games at Target Field and recreational opportunities on the area's lakes.
Rankings
U.S. News analyzed 125 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there.
Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota is ranked:
#9 in Best Places to Live
#76 in Best Places to Retire
7.2
Overall
SCORECARD
Desirability6.6
Value7.9
Job Market7.7
Quality of Life6.9
Net Migration 6.1
Read how we rank places
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Quick Stats
3,488,436
METRO POPULATION
$55,010
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
55.2° / 37.2°
AVG HIGH/LOW TEMPS
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
$237,367
MEDIAN HOME PRICE
30.6 inches
AVG ANNUAL RAINFALL
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
$963
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
25.2 minutes
AVG COMMUTE TIME
What's the cost of living in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
The median home price in the area is higher than the national median.
Value Index
WORSE
BETTER
Index Score: 7.9 /10
How we calculate this.
Minneapolis-St. Paul offers a better value than similarly sized metro areas when you compare housing costs to median household income.
Housing Costs this Year
Minneapolis-St. Paul
$237,367
USA
$222,408
Housing Costs Over Time
Data sourced from Zillow median home sale price data series. Additional data provided by the Austin Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Intermountain MLS, Omaha Area Board of Realtors, San Antonio Board of Realtors, and the Salt Lake Board of Realtors.
What's the weather like in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
Winters in the area can be brutally cold, so the cities created a series of climate-controlled skyways in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul to allow people to walk around without facing the winter chill (this is promising). Spring and summer bring more comfortable conditions for outdoor activities. Summer is nice in this area.
Seasonal Temperature (Avgs)
18.7°F
Winter 46.5°F
Spring
71.3°F
Summer 48.2°F
Fall
Seasonal Rainfall (Avgs)
1.2 in
Winter 3.4 in
Spring
4.3 in
Summer 3.1 in
Fall
2
Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center.
What's the best way to get around Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
The area's Metro Transit system offers an extensive bus system throughout the downtown areas and suburbs. The growing Metro light rail system connects downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul with the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America in Bloomington. Meanwhile, the Northstar commuter rail provides transportation to the northern suburbs. There's also the Union Depot in St. Paul, with Amtrak and light rail access. Hmm, not bad
The city centers are walkable and bike-friendly. But, because a large portion of the population lives in suburban areas, many residents drive alone to work, which causes a high amount of rush-hour traffic and congestion throughout the metropolitan area.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has two terminals and serves as a hub for Delta Air Lines.
Commuting in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Means of Transportation
Driving 86%
Equal to national average
Bicycling 1%
Equal to national average
Walking 2%
Equal to national average
Public Transit 5%
Equal to national average
Average Commute Time
25.2 minutes
0.9 minutes less than national average
Average Commute Times by Zip Code
×
Average Commute
21.8 minutes
Zip Code 55425
Who lives in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
The Twin Cities has a major focus on family-friendly activities. In St. Paul, about half of residents live in family households, which is slightly higher than in Minneapolis.Neighborhoods such as Minneapolis' Uptown, South Minneapolis and St. Paul's Highland Park offer a range of homes that attract families and young professionals wanting to be close to the area's parks, restaurants and activities. The Dinkytown area is home to the University of Minnesota, and St. Paul's Lowertown offers a thriving arts district.The Twin Cities is experiencing a growth in its international populations, with residents moving there from countries like Mexico, India, Laos and Somalia. Plus, the area offers a range of worship options, including a great number of churches, synagogues and mosques.
Neighborhoods such as Minneapolis' Uptown, South Minneapolis and St. Paul's Highland Park offer a range of homes that attract families and young professionals wanting to be close to the area's parks, restaurants and activities. The Dinkytown area is home to the University of Minnesota, and St. Paul's Lowertown offers a thriving arts district.
The Twin Cities is experiencing a growth in its international populations, with residents moving there from countries like Mexico, India, Laos and Somalia. Plus, the area offers a range of worship options, including a great number of churches, synagogues and mosques.
Age Distribution
Marital Status Breakdown
About the same number of single people in Minneapolis-St. Paul as national average
Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is there to do in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?
People living in Minneapolis-St. Paul have access to a wealth of cultural, culinary and recreational opportunities – all of which vary by season. Snowy winter weather creates opportunities for cross-country skiing along Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes and Wirth Winter Recreation Area Trails.
The area offers a thriving arts scene. St. Paul has a number of highly regarded performance venues like the Ordway and the Fitzgerald Theater, as well as the Lowertown artists' quarter. In Minneapolis, there's the Minneapolis Institute of Art with an extensive international art collection, as well as the contemporary Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Plus, Minneapolis has a host of performance venues including Orchestra Hall; the Orpheum Theater, which hosts touring Broadway shows; and the Guthrie Theater with independent productions.
The Twin Cities is also home to professional baseball, hockey, football, basketball and soccer teams.
Find out more about what there is to see and do in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
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Post by christina on Apr 14, 2018 19:41:58 GMT -5
10) What's it like to live in Seattle, WA?
To answer the question on many people's mind: "No, it doesn't rain all the time." (yeah, sure) Seattle gets less rain annually than Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami and many other major metro areas. The natural beauty of Seattle – it's surrounded by both mountains and water on two sides(oooh) – is one of the biggest draws for residents.
The scenery and proximity to nature, perhaps, contribute to Seattle's inherent attitude: one of calm and patience. Locals are mocked for always allowing others to merge on the freeway (some truth to this, I knew someone who lived years and I think decades in Seattle and they did not like the shall i say aggressive nature of driving in other parts of the country), but that attitude extends to everyday life, where coffee shops harbor intellectual discussions, and nightlife is more about chilling with a beer at the bar than wild nights on the dance floor.
For many, living in Seattle has as much to do with what's outside the city proper as what's inside. Less than an hour from downtown, residents escape for the day or weekend to wineries, ski resorts, hiking trails and sprawling parks (hmmm, so tell me about winter!). Seattleites bring that love of nature into the city proper as much as possible, enjoying Seattle's parks and tree-lined streets while staying cozy in fleece jackets (practically the local uniform).
Rankings
U.S. News analyzed 125 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on quality of life and the job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people's desire to live there.
Seattle, Washington is ranked:
#10 in Best Places to Live
#36 in Best Places to Retire
7.2
Overall
SCORECARD
Desirability9.0
Value6.4
Job Market7.9
Quality of Life6.2
Net Migration 7.6
Read how we rank places
Seattle, WA Quick Stats
3,671,095
METRO POPULATION
$61,170
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
60.2° / 45.0°
AVG HIGH/LOW TEMPS
37.1
MEDIAN AGE
$403,650 (gag, esp since these rankings seem to underestimate costs)
MEDIAN HOME PRICE
37.5 inches
AVG ANNUAL RAINFALL
3.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
$1,212
MEDIAN MONTHLY RENT
29.6 minutes (suspicious)
AVG COMMUTE TIME
What's the cost of living in Seattle, WA?
Large tech companies bring in money and the young, wealthy people who earn it, driving up the housing costs and increasing the stark socio-economic divides. Although the average Seattlite earns more than the average American, Seattle is one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S., and the high cost of living has been pushing low-income residents out of the city proper to suburbs, or even other metro areas.
Index Score: 6.4 /10
How we calculate this.
Seattle offers a comparable value to similarly sized metro areas when you compare housing costs to median household income.
Housing Costs this Year
Seattle
$403,650
USA
$222,408
Housing Costs Over Time
Data sourced from Zillow median home sale price data series. Additional data provided by the Austin Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Intermountain MLS, Omaha Area Board of Realtors, San Antonio Board of Realtors, and the Salt Lake Board of Realtors.
Buying or selling a home? Find top real estate agents in Seattle, WA.
What's the weather like in Seattle, WA?
People say that living is Seattle is like being married to a beautiful woman who is sick all the time. They're referring to the metro area's unique combination of breathtaking scenery and the weather that often masks it. With consistently gray skies from November to May, you can see how the area gets its reputation for gloom. What is less publicized is the reverse effect: Summer rarely sees a drop of rain.
Seasonal Temperature (Avgs)
42.0°F
Winter 50.9°F
Spring
64.2°F
Summer 53.2°F
Fall
Seasonal Rainfall (Avgs)
5.6 in
Winter 3.7 in
Spring
1.6 in
Summer 6.6 in
Fall
Who lives in Seattle, WA?
Seattleites have a reputation for unfriendliness toward newcomers – something known locally as the "Seattle Freeze" that makes it difficult to meet new people in the area. But most locals will laugh at the idea of the freeze and recommend that you find people who share your interests.
Seattleites are overwhelmingly (and increasingly) young, Caucasian, single and not religious. The metro area consistently ranks as one of the least religious cities in the U.S. and, despite having the single most diverse zip code in the country (meaning the most people of different races and ethnicities in one area), Seattle is toward the bottom of diversity rankings of large cities.
There are not as many families with kids in Seattle as there are in other places. Families who do live here tend to live farther from the city center, but can take advantage of the public schools, which are highly ranked at a national level.
The area is a supportive place for the LGBT community and was one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana.
Age Distribution
Marital Status Breakdown
About the same number of single people in Seattle as national average
Data sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What is there to do in Seattle, WA?
For those who can afford it, living in Seattle is worth the cost. The restaurants are famous for fresh seafood. And while the music scene took a little longer to gain fame than the cuisine – gaining notoriety during the mid-1980s and early '90s with the emergence of bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden – it continues to churn out stars of all stripes, including Macklemore and Modest Mouse.
Sports fans will find plenty to watch between the Seahawks (football), Sounders (soccer) and Mariners (baseball), while competitors can join sports leagues around the metro area. Meanwhile, on weekends, the proximity of hiking, skiing and watersports become the big draws.
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Post by Pixie on Apr 14, 2018 22:53:06 GMT -5
In my experience Seattle does rain all the time until July 4, when it slows down a bit.
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Post by Peabody on Apr 15, 2018 0:39:12 GMT -5
Having spent time in both Minnesota and Seattle, I have to say I am torn. Seattle has some amazing beauty when you're riding by along the coast, but Minnesota is amazing, too. I loved the people there, and when you get a little off route towards Thunder Bay, you really feel (as a southern gal) a little like you are embarking on a potentially exciting adventure.
I have traveled a bit (including abroad) and I don't think I felt the scope of possibilities so much as when we headed north towards Canada past Duluth. It is a lovely bit of country, and I can't say enough wonderful things about the funky, cool town that is Minneapolis. I felt completely safe walking around downtown after 1 am (albeit with the husband) but nevertheless, it felt safer than my hometown. The folks were especially friendly. I can't talk about the OHO office (obviously), but I would say folks could do WAY WORSE than Minnesota.
As for Seattle, you have really impressive seascapes and wonderful seafood restaurants, all at a cost, of course, but at least they are there. My sister lived there for years but depending upon where you are from, it may seem a bit steep on a budget. Then again, if you are single, it may be absolutely the greatest single event in your life. I can vouch for the beauty, not the other stuff, but people seemed really friendly and it sure was a nice place geographically to visit.
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Post by JudgeKnot on Apr 15, 2018 5:07:07 GMT -5
"Seattle gets less rain annually than Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Miami and many other major metro areas." Maybe less rain (not by much), but more rainy days. Seattle has 147 days per year with precipitation. Boston has 120 days. NYC 121 days. I couldn't get a number for Philly. Miami 128 days. Honolulu, however, has 154 days with precipitation. Here's a link where you can check out your favorite city. You have to capitalize the city - starting it with a lower case letter stumps the search engine. Zip codes don't work either. www.usclimatedata.com/climate/ |
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Post by dshawn on Apr 15, 2018 8:06:41 GMT -5
I am on a business trip that has taken me to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It is mid-April and it is snowing.
This fact and this location research thread have led me to wonder if I should change my definition of ‘Craplandia.’ The views of the mountains are spectacular. Snow in April—not so much.
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Post by christina on Apr 15, 2018 9:17:36 GMT -5
I am on a business trip that has taken me to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It is mid-April and it is snowing. This fact and this location research thread have led me to wonder if I should change my definition of ‘Craplandia.’ The views of the mountains are spectacular. Snow in Aprl—not so much. ha ha!!!! |
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