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09-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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relocate to live out my dreams
looking to relocate to an area no more than 30 min. from the ocean, low cost of living, no more than 2 hrs. from cultural events (ballet, trans siberian orch., cirque, etc.). near shopping (Chico's and Ikea). Population no more than 200,000, preferably about 15,000. Not too hot in summer.
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09-03-2007, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Phoenix AZ but I need a beach.
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Originally Posted by linda424
looking to relocate to an area no more than 30 min. from the ocean, low cost of living, no more than 2 hrs. from cultural events (ballet, trans siberian orch., cirque, etc.). near shopping (Chico's and Ikea). Population no more than 200,000, preferably about 15,000. Not too hot in summer.
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How about Brunswick County, Shallotte, Southport etc. Halfway between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. Hmmm Ikea? I don't think they have one in MB but that isn't the end of the world. |
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09-03-2007, 12:01 PM
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There are Chico's in both Wilmington and North Myrtle Beach. I don't think there is an Ikea in all of NC. (please correct me if I'm wrong!!). They are planning to build one in Charlotte, I think.
That shouldn't be a deal breaker though....there is always online shopping  |
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09-03-2007, 12:37 PM
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Go climb your family tree
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Leland, NC
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I don't think there is an Ikea in all of NC.
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Closest Ikea to NC is Atlanta and VA for now.
Hate to say it but you are looking in the wrong direction. We have 90-100 degree August temps typically. Liz
Last edited by southernlady5464; 09-03-2007 at 12:38 PM..
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09-03-2007, 08:52 PM
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Location: Phoenix AZ but I need a beach.
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Originally Posted by southernlady5464
Closest Ikea to NC is Atlanta and VA for now.
Hate to say it but you are looking in the wrong direction. We have 90-100 degree August temps typically. Liz
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They are building an Ikea in Charlotte. |
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09-03-2007, 08:59 PM
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Go climb your family tree
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They are building an Ikea in Charlotte.
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At least it will be closer but still 4 hours away. May as well still use the online version of Ikea. Liz |
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09-04-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by southernlady5464
At least it will be closer but still 4 hours away. May as well still use the online version of Ikea. Liz
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Funny you mention that.
I've never bought anything from Ikea, and thought I'd check it out. I was in the market for a bookshelf, and saw one I liked for like $30 or so.
As it turned out, shipping was $80. So I think it might be better to buy from the store than online. |
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09-04-2007, 09:43 AM
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Go climb your family tree
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Location: Leland, NC
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I've never bought anything from Ikea, and thought I'd check it out. I was in the market for a bookshelf, and saw one I liked for like $30 or so.
As it turned out, shipping was $80. So I think it might be better to buy from the store than online.
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Doesn't make sense, does it??? I'm sure there are fairly decent bookcases to be had in our area...we just have to look a bit harder, I guess.  Liz |
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09-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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That is because Ikea is from Switzerland I think and that is where they ship from I believe.
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10-27-2007, 12:01 PM
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Check out Southport, minutes from the beach, 40 minutes from Wilmington, you can always go online to buy stuff.
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