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04-07-2009, 03:13 PM
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single mom looking for her future small town to raise her son
always loved the sound of la and would love to ehar about any small towns!
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04-07-2009, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by windupdoll
always loved the sound of la and would love to ehar about any small towns!
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Well, we have Cajun Country (predominately Catholic, very laid back) and North Louisiana (predominately Protestant. Generally laid back except on matters of alcohol  ). Which of the two interests you more ? |
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04-07-2009, 04:01 PM
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well, i dont follow a particular religion, just believe in good karma. beer is my favorite past time though so that sounds good. lol. im a single mom so which would be the best as far as that goes?  |
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04-07-2009, 04:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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IS there a particular size in small town that you are looking for? Jobs? Hurricanes are something to consider as well.
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04-07-2009, 04:21 PM
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anything around the size of 5,000 or so. are there parts of la that suffer the least with hurricanes?
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04-07-2009, 07:08 PM
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Like a Boss
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
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North Louisiana has little hurricanes, I live there-- however, you may miss out on the natural Louisiana elements South Louisiana has.
Here are some cities in North LA to check into: Minden, Ruston, Farmerville, Winnsboro, Sterlington.
Here some cities in South LA to check into: Eunice, Crowley, Hammond, Mandeville, Thibodeux.
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04-07-2009, 07:39 PM
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thanks!
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04-08-2009, 09:49 AM
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Northern LA is safer from hurricanes. However, it's also lacking in the traditional Louisiana culture and natural elemnents compared to South LA. In the north: Ruston is a college town and therefore has more amenities than some others. However, you also have a ton of college kids which may or may not be your thing. You may also want to consider one of the rural suburbs of a larger town like Shreveport (Haughton, Benton, Greenwood, Mansfield) so you have access to an airport, shopping, etc when you need them. Then again, if you're really just looking for a small town, that may not be an issue for you.
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04-08-2009, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chicago--Bucktown
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Why do you want to live in a small town. Why not live in a big city and give your kid all the opportunities that a big city provides?
Not that there is anything wrong with small towns, but by and large there are many more opportunities for education, employment, and enlightenment in cities.
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04-08-2009, 02:40 PM
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SO busy!
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Fordyce Arkansas
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I live in Farmerville which is not too bad! Ruston and Monroe are nice as well! I have not lived here long enough to know about the rest.
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