If I see another pair of fake boobs, I'm going to throw up (Bend: to buy, to live)

[nietzschele]

Grew up in NYC. Moved down to South Beach Miami in 2000. Winters are wonderful but come June-Oct the humidity and barometric pressure causes my head to want to explode. My dream is to enjoy my future summers in Oregon. Miami Beach, is rated the worst city for road rage, # 1 for fake boobs and also the most superficial city Iv ever experienced. In short, I love the winter weather but hate everything else. Now, if I can escape Miami Beach for at least the summer months, that would balance things out. Could you please recommend a very high altitude (5-6000 feet) Oregon location that would be ideal for summers? I'm very sensitive to humidity and would like to avoid it. Also, coming from south beach, I would love to get away from it all and enjoy a down to earth environment. Ideally I would love to buy a nice acre of land with a log cabin on it. Bend seems too touristy for me. Perhaps Le Pine? I've never been to Oregon yet and don't have a clue...

Thank you

[Silverfall]

Oregon isn't humid. You don't have to live at that elevation to get a non-humid environment. The rain we get here pulls the moisture of the air, so it isn't humid. I grew up in the Midwest so I know what you are talking about.

If you are thinking of central Oregon plan a trip to the Bend area and hit LaPine, Redmond, and Bend and see what you think.

[rickers]

I hate to be the one to pop your baloons but there are plenty of fake boobs in Oregon !

[nietzschele]

Originally Posted by Silverfall

Oregon isn't humid. You don't have to live at that elevation to get a non-humid environment. The rain we get here pulls the moisture of the air, so it isn't humid. I grew up in the Midwest so I know what you are talking about.

If you are thinking of central Oregon plan a trip to the Bend area and hit LaPine, Redmond, and Bend and see what you think.

I thought the high elevation might also cut down on the heat index and thus Id kill two birds w 1 stone. I agree that a visit out there is crucial but I would love to gain as much insight as i possibly can b4 my trip out.

Thank you for your reply

[Silverfall]

You know you might want to head into the valley and consider Silverton Oregon. It's a really great small town. Summers in the valley are great and we don't get as hot as central Oregon.

[nietzschele]

Originally Posted by Silverfall

You know you might want to head into the valley and consider Silverton Oregon. It's a really great small town. Summers in the valley are great and we don't get as hot as central Oregon.

Thank u 4 the suggestion. Never heard of that town and will look into it.

[Minervah]

What do you mean by "thinker"? Are you looking for libraries or quiet places to think? In my opinion, nothing beats the ocean for contemplation. You can start with the coast anywhere and spend your days looking at the ocean. That helps some people think. You might like the quieter towns of Manzanita or Astoria.

[nietzschele]

Originally Posted by Minervah

What do you mean by "thinker"? Are you looking for libraries or quiet places to think? In my opinion, nothing beats the ocean for contemplation. You can start with the coast anywhere and spend your days looking at the ocean. That helps some people think. You might like the quieter towns of Manzanita or Astoria.

Thank you for taking your time out to reply.

Here in South Beach Miami, the noise, whether from car alarms, boom boxes, noisy neighbors, screaming drunks, etc, dominate the landscape. I now live a few steps from the ocean and like I said in the post, still will remain here in the winter. What I'm looking for in Oregon in particular is a quaint, quite, secluded, little getaway for my summers. In short, I have enough of coast and ocean here and am looking for the other end of the spectrum: Mountains! High up.. with clean crisp air.

[Wicked Felina]

Sandy (too crowded for me, but outskirts are fine)
Brightwood
Rhododendron
Welches
Wemme

These are all small towns on Highway 26 and very close to Mt. Hood. I think Hood's elevation is something like 11 or 12K???? Lots of traffic on 26 during winter and summer, but it can be avoided. You can't beat these areas for clean, crisp air! And you are very close to Government Camp. It is beyond beautiful up there~~~

Or you may try looking into Mosier or Hood River area. Both are along the Columbia River. Kind of busy during the summer months, but nothing like what you're used to.

Those are my favorites -

[nietzschele]

Originally Posted by SeeBee

Sandy (too crowded for me, but outskirts are fine)
Brightwood
Rhododendron
Welches
Wemme

These are all small towns on Highway 26 and very close to Mt. Hood. I think Hood's elevation is something like 11 or 12K???? Lots of traffic on 26 during winter and summer, but it can be avoided. You can't beat these areas for clean, crisp air! And you are very close to Government Camp. It is beyond beautiful up there~~~

Or you may try looking into Mosier or Hood River area. Both are along the Columbia River. Kind of busy during the summer months, but nothing like what you're used to.

Those are my favorites -

Thank you very much for your efforts.

I did hear great things about mount hood but also that in rains very heavily there in the summer. Don't know the accuracy of that rumor. I will indeed take into consideration those towns u have mentioned and study it.

I wonder if there is an advantage to being in the center of Oregon versus all-the-way up north, aside from the fact that Mount Hood has the highest elevation of the state?