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Old 09-11-2013, 05:21 PM
 
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Why don't you go post in one of the various other threads about disliking Californians if you need an answer. I don't think you'll find it in this thread.
Steve provided the answer up above.

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I never said "wonderful warm welcome" but guess that's what you heard.
No one attributed "wonderful warm welcome" to you.

But you did write this.

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I don't know. I have several friends who moved here from CA and they have never felt unwelcome. Bend is a city of mostly transplants, and even those that were born and raised here, seem friendly and welcoming of all.
and then to bolster your point

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I happen to have at least 3 friends that were born and raised in Bend, and never once have they complained about Californian's specifically moving in and changing things. Yes, they have said Bend has changed, but all of them think it's changed for the better. They are happy to stay here now, rather than move because Bend is a tired old town.
Way to go Californians!

What I don't get is why you even care about the Californian issue seeing as you moved from the great state of Colorado.
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:19 PM
 
Location: Bend, OR
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Steve provided the answer up above.



No one attributed "wonderful warm welcome" to you.

But you did write this.



and then to bolster your point



Way to go Californians!

What I don't get is why you even care about the Californian issue seeing as you moved from the great state of Colorado.
I would hardly say Steve provided enlightening answers. I know why Californians in general are disliked. All you have to do is read any of the threads in any of the state forums to see it. But really, I was just sharing that I haven't known anyone in Bend that is originally from CA or moved here directly from the state to have been discriminated against because of it. I've already established that in previous replies.

I don't really care about the California issue, I am just pointing out that it really doesn't have anything to do with the OP. You are the one that seems so adamant about it. And, yes, I did say warm and welcoming of all. All being the key word. I don't have friends that say, oh hey, welcome to Bend...unless you are from California. That's kinda where this is going. I'm done with it.
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:30 PM
 
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I know why Californians in general are disliked.
What? You just got done posting that Bend natives are friendly and welcoming of all. Which is it?
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:39 PM
 
Location: Dallas, Oregon & Sunsites Arizona
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I think she means people in Bend like them, but the rest of Oregon has a reason to shun them.
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Old 09-11-2013, 06:56 PM
 
Location: Bend, OR
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What? You just got done posting that Bend natives are friendly and welcoming of all. Which is it?
Seriously? I never said 100% of all people like all Californians. Just like not everyone likes Texans. Or (insert other locale here). I've heard the reasons why Californians are disliked. I simply stated my experience as a resident of Bend with friends who came here from California.

That is all.....good grief!
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Old 09-11-2013, 07:01 PM
 
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I think she means people in Bend like them, but the rest of Oregon has a reason to shun them.
Delta, does Steve have that right?
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Old 09-11-2013, 07:38 PM
 
Location: Bend, OR
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Delta, does Steve have that right?
Nope, you've made it clear there are people in Bend who don't like them either.
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Old 09-13-2013, 07:32 AM
 
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it doesn't matter if many people here aren't native to the area, the natives should take it as a compliment that so many diverse people want to come here and call such an amazing place home.
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Old 09-13-2013, 03:58 PM
 
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it doesn't matter if many people here aren't native to the area, the natives should take it as a compliment that so many diverse people want to come here and call such an amazing place home.
Well said, (some will say it isn't diverse it is mostly "Californians", whatever that means?)

On this forum I have observed the most complaining about Bend, blaming, stereotyping and unwelcoming attitude from the "supposedly" longest residing posters to the discussion. There are times it seems the worst representatives of Bend are the ones here posting on the forum.

Thankfully your 10 months in Bend have been positive. (except for the job frustrations)
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Old 09-13-2013, 08:57 PM
 
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Well said, (some will say it isn't diverse it is mostly "Californians", whatever that means?)
I haven't seen anyone say it isn't diverse. You must have inferred it from this chart.



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On this forum I have observed the most complaining about Bend, blaming, stereotyping and unwelcoming attitude from the "supposedly" longest residing posters to the discussion.
The residents that have been around for the longest would be the most likely to have seen said attitude. Newer residents may not notice it with the huge population growth Bend has experienced in recent years.

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OThere are times it seems the worst representatives of Bend are the ones here posting on the forum.
I haven't seen anyone claim to be a representative of Bend. You must be thinking of the Chamber of Commerce website or something related to tourism like VisitBend.

The Official Bend Oregon Video by VisitBend.com - YouTube
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