POLL: Are You Generally Content Living in NEPA?

[Katiana]

Yes, PittNurse, one can do better than one's parents, but why does that mean that he or she should flaunt it to the rest of the world?

Well, "flaunt" is in the eye of the beholder. I have a sibling who lives in what I consider a dump of a furnished apt. This person thinks I am materialistic b/c I/we live in a single family house and have a little matching furniture, several cars, and a few more electronic gadgets than s/he does. Living in a flashy house (which I don't) and having a bunch of late-model cars (which I also don't) is not only for the newly wealthy, either, which was my point.

[Chad2002]

I am a native of the Northern Tier (Bradford County) and content living back here after living in NC. I still find it interesting though that the Scranton/WB region frequently tries to lump us in with NEPA. When I think of NEPA, I think coal country, Poconos, etc. None of that applies up here, we're much more like Central PA or better yet, upstate NY. Scranton is too far away, even from Towanda it's 1.5 hour drive versus 40 min. to Elmira, 1 hour to Binghamton, or 1 hour to Wiliamsport. Factor in living in western Bradford Co, and you identify even more with the other regions and not NEPA. Still an interesting survey though.

[irishLASSIE333]

Originally Posted by newjerseybt

Please point me toward the Indian restaurant you alluded to...I drove up and down every street in the City of Scranton and only found a Curry Doughnut shop.

If anyone else knows, please chime in!

While I have never (as of yet) had any Indian food here in Scranton, I do have a rec for some delicious Thai/Pan-Asian food in the area. Formosa, on 11 North in Clarks Summit, is great. Don't be fooled by Formosa's loud exterior; their food is very fresh, and the service is pleasant.

I know you asked for info about Indian restaurants, but there is a retaurant back where I come from with Indian and Thai food, so I have always linked the two cuisines, despite the fact that they are nothing alike

[Suzer]

This seems like a good thread to say good-bye to the area. After a year of looking for a job, my husband and I decided that I would apply for a position in a city we both want to live in - Vancouver, Washington. I got an offer, and I'm leaving Christmas evening. We'll work everything else out later. I just can't take the isolation of Dingmans Ferry anymore. No more 1/2 hour trips to a grocery store!

[Caviar]

Born and raised in SWB and live about three blocks from where I grew up. It's not the best place in the world, but my view is nice, the rent is cheap and our neighbors are terrific.

I am the last of my "tribe" to stay here. All my siblings and parents moved away. They all think I'm nuts. But am I?

In today's world, there is no such thing anymore as a "permanent job". That being said, I would rather live here and scrimp if I'm in a state of unemployment (which will be soon, I'm getting laid off in a week) than have to worry about making a huge rent payment. When I tell people how cheap my rent is and for what I get, they cry.

My spouse recently got a job that could be considered "permanent", as the place he works isn't a shaky industry. He'll most likely be there until he retires. He doesn't make a lot, but he loves his career, and that's the most important thing.

Sure, the area is depressed, and sometimes even depressing. But after travelling out of state, it's always a good feeling to drive by the old familiar places. I guess I'm just a sedentary person. Okay. I hate moving. Happy?

But there's a lot going on around here. Lots of great food! And if you want to get out of the city on a hot day, you can be in the country in five minutes! Plus, you don't get the obnoxious traffic like my sibling has to deal with near Philly.

The area is ripe for development. It's coming. We just have to be patient.

[Chefkey]

Originally Posted by Caviar

Born and raised in SWB and live about three blocks from where I grew up. It's not the best place in the world, but my view is nice, the rent is cheap and our neighbors are terrific.

I am the last of my "tribe" to stay here. All my siblings and parents moved away. They all think I'm nuts. But am I?

In today's world, there is no such thing anymore as a "permanent job". That being said, I would rather live here and scrimp if I'm in a state of unemployment (which will be soon, I'm getting laid off in a week) than have to worry about making a huge rent payment. When I tell people how cheap my rent is and for what I get, they cry.

My spouse recently got a job that could be considered "permanent", as the place he works isn't a shaky industry. He'll most likely be there until he retires. He doesn't make a lot, but he loves his career, and that's the most important thing.

Sure, the area is depressed, and sometimes even depressing. But after travelling out of state, it's always a good feeling to drive by the old familiar places. I guess I'm just a sedentary person. Okay. I hate moving. Happy?

But there's a lot going on around here. Lots of great food! And if you want to get out of the city on a hot day, you can be in the country in five minutes! Plus, you don't get the obnoxious traffic like my sibling has to deal with near Philly.

The area is ripe for development. It's coming. We just have to be patient.

Yes, the area is ripe and up and coming. I also like the nature here. It is one of our favorite things to do in the summer. Take a drive to Nescopeck or through White Haven and breath clean air. And certainly for sure, there is great food

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by Suzer

This seems like a good thread to say good-bye to the area. After a year of looking for a job, my husband and I decided that I would apply for a position in a city we both want to live in - Vancouver, Washington. I got an offer, and I'm leaving Christmas evening. We'll work everything else out later. I just can't take the isolation of Dingmans Ferry anymore. No more 1/2 hour trips to a grocery store!

Awwww!!! Suzer!!! My eyes are tearing up! Then again, I wish you the best of luck in Vancouver, WA. You'll be right next to Portland, which is supposedly one of the most cosmopolitan and exciting cities on the West Coast. Our loss will be their gain. My partner lives right next to you between Porters Lake and Bushkill, and driving the hour to see him all the time is starting to grate on my nerves as well; I can empathize with how frustrating your drive must be. I don't blame you for wanting to leave Dingmans Ferry. Merry Christmas to you!

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by Chefkey

Yes, the area is ripe and up and coming. I also like the nature here. It is one of our favorite things to do in the summer. Take a drive to Nescopeck or through White Haven and breath clean air. And certainly for sure, there is great food

I'll third the notion that this region is an up-and-comer. I wouldn't be staying here after college to raise my family if I saw no potential for NEPA to be a vibrant place again. I'm just shocked that so many in NYC/NJ/SEPA are overlooking us now in order to move to NC. I mean honestly---Ick!

[nepanite]

Originally Posted by SWB

I'll third the notion that this region is an up-and-comer. I wouldn't be staying here after college to raise my family if I saw no potential for NEPA to be a vibrant place again. I'm just shocked that so many in NYC/NJ/SEPA are overlooking us now in order to move to NC. I mean honestly---Ick!

SWB, have you ever been to NC? If so, what cities or areas? Just curious...

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by nepanite

SWB, have you ever been to NC? If so, what cities or areas? Just curious...

Raleigh/Durham only. I saw that as being nothing but urban sprawl to the extreme, and I'm just assuming most other cities ("Triad" and Charlotte especially) are just as low-density and autocentric.