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10-02-2007, 10:40 AM
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I grew up in Cameron, then left for about 30 yrs and moved around the world. Now we are back, and like Dorothy said...There is no place like home 
It is the best of both worlds, has enough here for day to day living, and is close enough to larger places that is an easy trip. Safe, clean, good schools, friendly folks. |
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10-02-2007, 02:44 PM
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Finally at HOME in MO
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hilltop in beautiful MO
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I know where I would live... in Cedar Creek !! Wouldn't want to live in a big city like KC or St Joe..... too many people
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10-02-2007, 11:09 PM
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Thankful for so much:)
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Woods of Missouri
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Columbia...Not too big, not too small. Restaurants, VA hospital, theatres, great shopping malls, fascinating down town section. Major highways leading in all directions. Old residential areas as well as newer construction. Areas nearby with small acreage and lovely older homes.
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10-03-2007, 04:18 AM
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Just one big happy family...:)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Branson-Hollister-Kimberling City
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The lakes...of course!
It sounds crazy if you haven't been here, but I think the Branson area is the best place to LIVE in Missouri! I love visiting St. Louis and Hermann and other parts of this great state, but overall THIS is where I chose.
The beauty, the available amenities, the economic growth, the diversity of people from all over the country...the lakes!
There's a lot more to the area than just the 4 mile hub of The Strip.
Although you certainly don't want to miss some of that hilarity!
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10-03-2007, 07:44 AM
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Thankful for so much:)
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Woods of Missouri
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You are right
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Originally Posted by Lake Junkie
It sounds crazy if you haven't been here, but I think the Branson area is the best place to LIVE in Missouri! I love visiting St. Louis and Hermann and other parts of this great state, but overall THIS is where I chose.
The beauty, the available amenities, the economic growth, the diversity of people from all over the country...the lakes!
There's a lot more to the area than just the 4 mile hub of The Strip.
Although you certainly don't want to miss some of that hilarity!
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The Lake area is a favorite of mine. Years ago, like a million , I wanted to move there after a few visits. Even had the C of C send brochures, etc. to us. But then we built this place and never could get my DH to move. So that's why I mentioned Columbia. Which is fine, depending upon what you're looking for and at what stage of your life you are in.
Yes, your area is one of the very best. Lucky person, you are. |
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10-03-2007, 08:47 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Olivette, MO
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What a great thread! It's amazing how LITTLE of the state I actually saw all those years growing up just over the River, but we trekked to either Branson or Lake of the Ozarks just about every year for vacation and I spent a year at CofO and Point Lookout, so I'd have to say Branson is STILL the most beautiful place I've ever seen.....crazy development or not. We learned the backroads and where you could 'park' down by the dam at midnight and not get caught! LOL. I swear we drove every inch of every road of that area while in school. Had friends whose parents owned a trailer out in Rockway Beach <sp> but their main home was in Tulsa. So whenever they weren't there....we'd be there...sometimes for the whole weekend. No drugs, little bit of drinking but lots of fun. I think they knew, but we always cleaned up well and never broke anything and they left the place stocked with food for us so it was heaven for us college kids!
I love being in St. Louis right now to explore all of the things I wanted to as a kid and never got to. I like being able to catch the Metro to a Cardinal game or take the dog to Forest Park. We haven't had the money yet since we've been back to REALLY do the exploring (and spending) what we want, but that day will come. It's not a bad drive to see my family and friends over in IL so I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be right now!
But I can't wait to go visit Hermann, Hanibal, Springfield and all of the other lovely places people are mentioning over the years!
-Rhonda
Olivette, MO
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10-03-2007, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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No this is livin'
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Originally Posted by ShadowCaver
Anywhere in the Ozarks, where the sun can set over a field rimmed by some rolling hills, the sounds of a clear running stream burbling over some boulders, pines and oaks and cedars and walnuts and hickory and maples and dogwoods dance in the soft wind, as sit on the porch sipping my sweet tea or a microbrew with some BBQ ribs or a few baked catfish caught from the pond out back teasing my olfactories, while my clothes from latest caving adventure are drip drying, the boy childs are playing w/ the black lab & flat coated retriever, and then when such a trip tickles my fancy, to be w/in a ~2 hour or so from Springfield or St. Louis so can catch some concerts, festivals, sports, shopping, etc.
Where does such exist? pfffffffffttttt,,, I ain't tellin'!!!  
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No this is livin', just have to figure out where it's at!! |
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10-03-2007, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Should be: Now this is living.
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Originally Posted by JDGreen
No this is livin', just have to figure out where it's at!!
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Should be: Now this is livin', just have to figure out where it's at!! |
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10-03-2007, 10:17 PM
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Just one big happy family...:)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Branson-Hollister-Kimberling City
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JDGreen
Should be: Now this is livin', just have to figure out where it's at!!
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Yr fingers just got excited, eh?  |
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10-03-2007, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lake Junkie
Yr fingers just got excited, eh? |
Yes they did, I've been lookin' for a place to land since May, I was even in your area last May, I kinda' like the Cassville rural area. I've got it narrowed down between Casseville, Exeter, Wheatland, Walnut Grove, ash Grove area, I could be to a nice lake in 20 -25 min.
I'm thinking the unknown great secret area is around Rolla???? |
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