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09-12-2008, 06:18 PM
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Real Estate Agent
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I agree that it is sad that this thread was resurrected. It is over a year old and died a quick death as it should have originally...
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09-12-2008, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by delta07
I'm new to Oregon, but I would never move to Grants Pass! We stopped there for dinner after a rafting trip and I witnessed racism and a beating within a minute of leaving the restaurant. My brother-in-law, who has traveled through Grants Pass several times, says it always seems to be this way.
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And even if you avoid the frequent beatings, the giant Grants Pass lizards will probably kill and eat you: 
"GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- An man playing in the yard with his toddler sons captured a 6-foot-long lizard capable of killing pets and injuring humans."
Video here:
Grants Pass man captures 6-foot lizard | KDRV
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09-13-2008, 12:48 AM
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Seeker
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Most likely to be hit with fire and brimstone?
Ashland.
Is this rude enough to get the thread shut down?
If not we can amp it up a bit....
freedom
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09-13-2008, 09:16 PM
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Location: Bend, OR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by karlsch
And even if you avoid the frequent beatings, the giant Grants Pass lizards will probably kill and eat you:
"GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- An man playing in the yard with his toddler sons captured a 6-foot-long lizard capable of killing pets and injuring humans."
Video here:
Grants Pass man captures 6-foot lizard | KDRV |
Yikes! Another reason not to live in Grants Pass Just kidding, in case you don't get my sarcasm!
You're right, a single visit is hard to judge a place by. However, like I said, my brother-in-law has been to Grants Pass several times and what we witnessed always seems to be the case when he has been there.
I just have a problem when I go to a town and see this kind of behavior in broad daylight. The other major issue I had was that several people off the street seemed to join in. Hopefully it was a one time thing, but from what I have read about, it's not.
Sure, paradise is often in the eye of beholder. If you truly love the place you live, even if others don't, then great! I know what it's like to be searching for a great place to live. It's nice to hear others opinions about places, even if they aren't all peachy.
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09-14-2008, 12:53 AM
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Behind the Evergreen Curtain
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Originally Posted by delta07
Yikes! Another reason not to live in Grants Pass Just kidding, in case you don't get my sarcasm!
You're right, a single visit is hard to judge a place by. However, like I said, my brother-in-law has been to Grants Pass several times and what we witnessed always seems to be the case when he has been there.
I just have a problem when I go to a town and see this kind of behavior in broad daylight. The other major issue I had was that several people off the street seemed to join in. Hopefully it was a one time thing, but from what I have read about, it's not.
Sure, paradise is often in the eye of beholder. If you truly love the place you live, even if others don't, then great! I know what it's like to be searching for a great place to live. It's nice to hear others opinions about places, even if they aren't all peachy. |
You just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Grants Pass is not like this. I know. I've lived here for twenty years. But the lizards... Those are good reason not to move here! 
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09-14-2008, 12:08 PM
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You just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Grants Pass is not like this. I know. I've lived here for twenty years. But the lizards... Those are good reason not to move here! |
I am glad to hear that! Grants Pass looks like a beautiful area and I was saddened to see such a display. It's good to know that someone who has lived there, and experienced the city, can say it's not like that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Next time I travel through the area I hope to experience the true Grants Pass!
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09-14-2008, 03:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by delta07
I just have a problem when I go to a town and see this kind of behavior in broad daylight. The other major issue I had was that several people off the street seemed to join in. Hopefully it was a one time thing, but from what I have read about, it's not.
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They must have been Californians!! 
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09-14-2008, 03:43 PM
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According to this website, all of Oregon is to be avoided
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09-14-2008, 06:13 PM
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Behind the Evergreen Curtain
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Originally Posted by karlsch
They must have been Californians!! |
Haha, probably.
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09-15-2008, 05:55 PM
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Rude and very judgemental. What a shame,,, 
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Originally Posted by karlsch
They must have been Californians!! |
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