Does anyone regret moving to Charlotte?/ what makes charlotte so great? (Wilmington: fit in, transplants)

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by anifani821

WOW. Why do you stay?

1. I can work from anywhere but chose to live in Charlotte
2. I enjoy life and do not spend my time around "staid and lifeless" persons and in fact, don't know any personally
3. My trips to the grocery store are maintenance - they surely do not constitute entertainment
4. I am not, nor have ever been, Baptist
5. I do not vacation in Myrtle Beach but have been there. I am a native.
6. I have lived in other locations and know what bad weather is, and we do not have bad weather 8 months out of the year. In fact, we don't even have bad weather one month out of the year.

People who say they are bored lack the inner resources to find enjoyable things to do. Boredom is internal. If you are bored, then you need to develop your interests. If you like Florida beaches (and I do) then you can visit there (as I do). No place in the USA has beaches like Florida, so stating that NC beaches are not like Florida's beaches is a totally invalid comparison.

Most people are not aware that our mountains in NC are the oldest mountain range - IN THE WORLD!!! Grandfather Mountain is primordial and one of the most spiritual spots on the planet. If you feel this region has no soul, perhaps you need to develop your own spirituality. You can find whatever it is you need/want here. It is up to you. Life happens. How it happens depends on how you structure your life and what you seek.

Charlotte can be whatever you want it to be. No place is perfect. Neighborhoods vary; amenities and conveniences vary depending on where you are located w/in the region. Want small-town? It is here. Want upscale? It is here. Want anonymity/exclusivity? It is here. Want laid back or rural? It is here. Want education? It is here. Want recreation? It is here. But as w/ any circumstance, you have to choose where to locate yourself to experience whatever it is you seek. And then you have to reach out and make life happen.

Yeah, what SHE said! (Way to say it Ani!)

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Jones1

. Glad to hear that there are plenty of curry houses.

We will be based SC (Matthews area), near to a private high school although none confirmed yet, it is very early days. Having not lived in the US before I am a bit nervous mainly for my dry humour not coming across in the right way. Other than that I am liking what I see and hear about Charlotte and it's people

Plenty off curry houses more important for me, in Mathhews I can buy british chocolate & crisps.

In the Supermarket I can but british beer & marmalade.

I can even get a pretty damm good fish n' chips here.

Though not as good as the ones I had in Stonehaven last year (home of the deep fried Mars bar)

Oh and I am two hours away from the largest highland games in the world.

Having lived in Miami for 7 years never knew I missed the UK until I came here and was reminded of it.

Oh and take a look at the flag for the city of Charlotte

[Mrs. Jones1]

Ohhhh where do I find the flag?

Thanks fsm you have made me feel a bit more at home here and as for the British chocolate and crisps (are they Walkers?), marmalade and beer well Charlotte can chuck anything at me now and all will be ok

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Jones1

Ohhhh where do I find the flag?

Thanks fsm you have made me feel a bit more at home here and as for the British chocolate and crisps (are they Walkers?), marmalade and beer well Charlotte can chuck anything at me now and all will be ok

http://www.theodora.com/flags/state_flags/nc.gif

[flyingscotsman]

Loves shame on you thats the wrong flag.

City of Charlotte Flag,

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman

Loves shame on you thats the wrong flag.

City of Charlotte Flag,

OHHHHH...I thought you said the STATE flag, didn't get you were talking about the Charlotte flag! Sorry

But hey, the state flag is the same colors as the Union Jack

[Mrs. Jones1]

Haha I was just about to admit to a very blond moment with a flag that made no sense to me at all............................

I can see what you are getting at now fsm

It was meant to be.

[flyingscotsman]

Originally Posted by Mrs. Jones1

Haha I was just about to admit to a very blond moment with a flag that made no sense to me at all............................

I can see what you are getting at now fsm

It was meant to be.

For those that don't realise



St. George England



St. Andrew Scotland



St. Patrick Ireland

[anifani821]

Originally Posted by flyingscotsman

For those that don't realise



St. George England



St. Andrew Scotland



St. Patrick Ireland

Nice, Scotsman.

[PeytonC]

Thanks, Ani, for telling it like it is, as usual.