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Post by gary on Mar 1, 2016 14:15:27 GMT -5
Eugene is home of the University of Oregon and their football team's crazy uniforms. The Pacific Northwest or the Mountain West offices are my family's dream locations. I was really jealous that Eugene and Spokane were on the last cert because that means they likely will not be on the next cert. To land one of these out of the gate would be pretty amazing. Oh well I assure you that any location on my GAL would get a huge affirmative if Bob ever calls with the good word. i met a really good looking guy in college who was from Oregon, Corvalis i think. Does that count for anything?? ah, those were the days Home of OSU, the other participant in the annual Civil War.
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Post by christina on Mar 1, 2016 14:15:36 GMT -5
weeks for you my friend i say in faith. sadly could be years for me Still, i will know where to move to based on your posts and discussions when my turn comes! ha, look at this blast from the past in 2014. Who knew?!
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Post by christina on Mar 1, 2016 14:16:26 GMT -5
i met a really good looking guy in college who was from Oregon, Corvalis i think. Does that count for anything?? ah, those were the days Home of OSU, the other participant in the annual Civil War. Then it is Corvallis cause he grew up in a college town, near the coast, right???
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Post by gary on Mar 1, 2016 14:17:03 GMT -5
Yep. That's Corvalis.
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Post by wingnut on Mar 1, 2016 14:49:29 GMT -5
I have spent a ton of time up by Corvallis and visiting Eugene because I have family there. Beautiful area. I was surprised it came up on any cert at all.
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Post by christina on Mar 1, 2016 15:47:30 GMT -5
just going down the list of possible cities.
Santa Barbara-Hello OPM. Me, me me!!!!. i'll go, yeah in my dreams..
What i know about Santa Barbara-VERY expensive and totally awesome. Additional opinions requested please.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 1, 2016 16:00:29 GMT -5
www.reddit.com/r/SantaBarbara/Santa Barbara (Spanish for "Saint Barbara") is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera".[11] As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196,[9] up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria[12] while the contiguous urban area, which includes the cities of Goleta and Carpinteria, along with the unincorporated regions of Isla Vista, Montecito, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch, Summerland, and others, has an approximate population of 220,000. The population of the entire county in 2010 was 423,895.[13]
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Post by christina on Mar 1, 2016 16:53:04 GMT -5
Anyone care to elaborate on Atlanta, either the area or the offices in the area? Thanks.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 1, 2016 17:11:38 GMT -5
Atlanta is what happens when people ignore the lessons of LA.
A sprawling city with terrible traffic. Inadequate public transportation to meet the city's needs. It even experiences water shortages from time to time. It is really just a mudslide away from LA.
Also a minor snowfall (even by Southern standards) results in people going all Lord of the Flies.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 1, 2016 17:13:29 GMT -5
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Post by christina on Mar 1, 2016 17:33:50 GMT -5
does the atlanta humidity live up to its reputation? is there enough air conditioning to offset humidity? Any spots in Ga that are preferable to live?
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Post by ducky on Mar 1, 2016 17:52:42 GMT -5
Atlanta is called "Hotlanta" for a reason. It is hot and the humidity could actually be sliced up and eaten in the summer like Jello. Atlanta is also, at present bucking, for crime capital of North America. The traffic is a nightmare (think zombie apocalypse style nightmare every single day and then there is Friday where you should pack snacks and consider spending the night in your car, even in the HOV lane). However, Midtown is where all the cool kids go and there are amazing concerts and food. I cannot comment on the office. I am sure there are some very nice people working there. And, one last tip for all of Georgia, "Bless your heart", is not a nice comment. The rest of Georgia is interesting. Macon's school system is a mess. You will need to think about private school tuition, if you have kids. There are some great private schools there. The Macon area also lacks amenities that you would think it would have. Good luck getting trash cans for your new residence, as well. There is only one lady who can help you with that. But, it's close to Atlanta!
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Post by gary on Mar 1, 2016 17:54:34 GMT -5
I don't think they've yet erected a statue in honor of General Sherman.
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Post by hopefalj on Mar 1, 2016 21:29:05 GMT -5
Atlanta is what happens when people ignore the lessons of LA. A sprawling city with terrible traffic. Inadequate public transportation to meet the city's needs. It even experiences water shortages from time to time. It is really just a mudslide away from LA. Also a minor snowfall (even by Southern standards) results in people going all Lord of the Flies. Sounds like a lot of southern and western cities. Cars are a necessity, and the resulting traffic is tons o'fun. And pour one out for orchid. Gone (from the board), but not forgotten.
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Post by anotherfed on Mar 2, 2016 9:02:18 GMT -5
Atlanta is what happens when people ignore the lessons of LA. A sprawling city with terrible traffic. Inadequate public transportation to meet the city's needs. It even experiences water shortages from time to time. It is really just a mudslide away from LA. Also a minor snowfall (even by Southern standards) results in people going all Lord of the Flies. Sounds like a lot of southern and western cities. Cars are a necessity, and the resulting traffic is tons o'fun. And pour one out for orchid. Gone (from the board), but not forgotten. Where did orchid go?
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 2, 2016 9:59:41 GMT -5
What is next christina? Another A city Anchorage or Albuquerque?
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Post by christina on Mar 2, 2016 10:01:34 GMT -5
alburquerque!!!!
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 2, 2016 10:02:51 GMT -5
Sounds like a lot of southern and western cities. Cars are a necessity, and the resulting traffic is tons o'fun. And pour one out for orchid. Gone (from the board), but not forgotten. Where did orchid go? I don't know her last post was April 5, 2015. She must have almost always used her phone because it says her last time online was May 4, 2013. orchid if you're out there come on back.
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 2, 2016 10:04:03 GMT -5
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Post by Gaidin on Mar 2, 2016 10:06:32 GMT -5
Albuquerque (Listeni/ˈælbəˌkɜːrki/ al-bə-kur-kee) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The high-altitude city serves as the county seat of Bernalillo County,[5] and it is situated in the central part of the state, straddling the Rio Grande. The city population is 557,169 as of the July 1, 2014, population estimate from the United States Census Bureau,[2] and ranks as the 32nd-largest city in the U.S. The Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area (or MSA) has a population of 902,797 according to the United States Census Bureau's most recently available estimate for July 1, 2013.[6] Albuquerque is the 59th-largest United States metropolitan area. The Albuquerque MSA population includes the city of Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Placitas, Corrales, Los Lunas, Belen, Bosque Farms, and forms part of the larger Albuquerque – Santa Fe – Las Vegas combined statistical area, with a total population of 1,163,964 as of the July 1, 2013 Census Bureau estimates. Albuquerque is home to this awesomeness: www.balloonfiesta.com/I believe zebra51 is a race marshal or something similar for the Fiesta.
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