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08-05-2007, 05:30 PM
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Banks Oregon?
Can anyone tell me about Banks? What is the atmosphere/personality of the place? Also, the weather... does it snow? Do they get those cold winds? Thanks.
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08-06-2007, 10:47 AM
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Location: Douglas County, Oregon
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I was through Banks a couple weeks ago. I was impressed at how neat and well maintained the main drag was. I didn't get off the highway.
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09-26-2007, 12:44 AM
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In memory of the twin towers, & all lost.
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Banks
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Originally Posted by sandybeaches
Can anyone tell me about Banks? What is the atmosphere/personality of the place? Also, the weather... does it snow? Do they get those cold winds? Thanks.
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Sandybeaches,
I tried to send a instant message to you, was unable because you have yours turned off. I know quite a bit of Banks Oregon. Great place. If I can answer any specific questions you might have send a IM my way. Good luck to you and on your move.  |
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12-04-2008, 10:02 PM
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So ---- If one were to settle in Banks, Or, where would they travel for groceries, shopping malls, churches, private schools, etc?????
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12-04-2008, 10:06 PM
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So ---- If one were to settle in Banks, Or, where would they travel for groceries, shopping malls, churches, private schools, etc????? Where is the closest hospital????? How long is the commute into Portland during regular working hours????? Please email me at ellen.eatonwhite@gmail.com |
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12-05-2008, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Oceanside and Chehalem Mtns.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sandybeaches
Can anyone tell me about Banks? What is the atmosphere/personality of the place? Also, the weather... does it snow? Do they get those cold winds? Thanks.
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Banks is a great little town and the surrounding area is beautiful since it butts up to the start of the coastal mtn. range.
Yes, it gets ocassional snow and wind just like the rest of the PDX area but it's not that bad.
Banks has the basics plus it's only 10 minutes to Forest Grove, 15 minutes to Hillsboro and about 30 minutes to Portland. (nothing is really inconvienant). In addition you're only 1 hr to the coast. |
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12-09-2008, 02:31 PM
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Banks is tiny and a bit ingrown. But it's a nice place. You could be mayor.
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12-11-2008, 02:10 AM
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M. D. Vaden of Oregon
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Location: Beaverton, Oregon
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Nice area.
Some coastal weather influence - but a bit buffered. But no chilling winds like come from the east through the gorge to east Portland area.
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