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Unread 01-15-2007, 12:03 PM
 
Location: 3rd Rock fts
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Wow! Now we're talking! The bickering has finally produced some genuine fruit. Most of the negative comments I’ve been reading about Pittsburgh is a positive for us. My wife & I are looking/hoping for slow, steady, non-materialistic smart growth; even if it’s ‘old school’. We’ve been living 10-30 miles north of 'Stepford', NC for almost 6 yrs now & we can’t wait to leave!

I sincerely appreciate all that’s been said on this forum. I’ve learned a lot about Pittsburgh & people from these posts.
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Unread 01-15-2007, 01:08 PM
 
Location: Point Breeze
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Default Not Stepford-land

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Wow! Now we're talking! The bickering has finally produced some genuine fruit. Most of the negative comments I’ve been reading about Pittsburgh is a positive for us. My wife & I are looking/hoping for slow, steady, non-materialistic smart growth; even if it’s ‘old school’. We’ve been living 10-30 miles north of 'Stepford', NC for almost 6 yrs now & we can’t wait to leave!
I moved here from Colorado Springs, home of massive urban sprawl. I hated that city so much - I felt like my soul was dying every time I stepped foot outside my door. Although the Springs has the reputation of being a "desirable" city (read: expensive and conformist), you couldn't pay me enough to live there again. I am not the kind of person who can live in white-on-white suburbia with every house looking exactly alike for 50 miles.

When I visited Pittsburgh for the first time, I felt like a little dead tree that was finally getting some desperately needed water (water of the soul, that is). The neighborhoods here all have so much character, and everywhere you go you see people of different colors and ethnicities and religions. I never step on a bus when I don't see people from at least 5 different racial backgrounds, and some white folks with purple hair and piercings. This is the first place I've ever lived where I actually feel like I belong because there are very few Stepford-type people. I know people on this site have complained about race relations, but I haven't seen that here, at least in the east city neighborhoods I've lived in. Compared to the Mountain West, this place is incredibly diverse, and people seem quite tolerant of "different".

And the houses! I've never seen anything like it in all my travels. It's incredible! In every neighborhood there are blocks and blocks and blocks of funky old houses with fantastical turrets and spires, Victorian woodwork, stonework, gargoyles, stained glass windows, etc. And not one alike! Yes, some of them are run down, but that just means you can buy them really cheap and then restore them the way you want... Others have been renovated in such incredible ways it takes the breath away.

Anyway, Pittsburgh has a serious soul. If you're looking to get away from bland Stepford land, you'll love Pittsburgh.

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Unread 01-15-2007, 08:08 PM
 
Location: Oakland CA
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I somehow thought you'd have a problem with shopping in Pittsburgh... (I know you from the About Pittsburgh forum!!)

But you're a stones throw from a weekend in New York City... with all the high end shopping you'd want! With cheap flights to LaGuardia, you and your family can go to NYC and shop till you drop, take in dinner and a show, shop some more the next day and get back to PA by Sunday evening.
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Unread 01-15-2007, 08:14 PM
 
Location: Journey's End
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My daughter (from NYC) also has a shopping problem in Pittsburgh--but she doesn't go to NYC for a weekend. It seems she thinks it is easier to buy online; try it on; return it if it doesn't fit or keep it and enjoy it.

I went shopping with her last visit and she managed to find some new maternity clothes--but it sure wasn't easy.

I found it is all relative. Living in NYC and visiting Pittsburgh I found shopping a bore. Now that I live in the mountains of NM, I found Pittsburgh a pleasure trove -- go figure! It is clearly all relative.

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I somehow thought you'd have a problem with shopping in Pittsburgh... (I know you from the About Pittsburgh forum!!)

But you're a stones throw from a weekend in New York City... with all the high end shopping you'd want! With cheap flights to LaGuardia, you and your family can go to NYC and shop till you drop, take in dinner and a show, shop some more the next day and get back to PA by Sunday evening.
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Unread 01-15-2007, 08:19 PM
Status: "Pittsburgh: America's Most Livable City" (set 26 days ago)
 
Location: Polish Hill, Pittsburgh, PA
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My daughter (from NYC) also has a shopping problem in Pittsburgh--but she doesn't go to NYC for a weekend. It seems she thinks it is easier to buy online; try it on; return it if it doesn't fit or keep it and enjoy it.

I went shopping with her last visit and she managed to find some new maternity clothes--but it sure wasn't easy.

I found it is all relative. Living in NYC and visiting Pittsburgh I found shopping a bore. Now that I live in the mountains of NM, I found Pittsburgh a pleasure trove -- go figure! It is clearly all relative.

Well, for what it's worth, I'd recommend that people head to a few of those funky little shops in areas such as Shadyside or even Downtown to browse their selections. Even for a place as insular as Scranton, we have a few new downtown boutiques that offer NYC fashion styles at competitive prices. Considering Pittsburgh is roughly four times the size of Scranton, there should be plenty of similar smaller boutiques in your neck of the woods. As for me, I'm pacified by Target (But keep me the hell away from Wal-Mart! EVIL!!!) LOL!
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Unread 01-15-2007, 08:31 PM
 
Location: Journey's End
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Well, SWB, I'll send you shopping for us next time!

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Well, for what it's worth, I'd recommend that people head to a few of those funky little shops in areas such as Shadyside or even Downtown to browse their selections. Even for a place as insular as Scranton, we have a few new downtown boutiques that offer NYC fashion styles at competitive prices. Considering Pittsburgh is roughly four times the size of Scranton, there should be plenty of similar smaller boutiques in your neck of the woods. As for me, I'm pacified by Target (But keep me the hell away from Wal-Mart! EVIL!!!) LOL!
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Unread 01-15-2007, 09:29 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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I'm sure our man, Drover, from Chicago has an answer for the poor shopping too. What should be done, Drover? (And by the way, I'm sure you will be "corrected" on your assertation that downtown is dirty. )
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Unread 01-15-2007, 09:42 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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Default Venetia?

Are you talking about about Venetia? Where is that anyway?
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Unread 01-15-2007, 09:59 PM
 
Location: 3rd Rock fts
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The people, though generally fashion starved are friendly and well educated.

I can't wait to relocate to the Pittsburgh area next spring!

Last edited by DSOs; 01-15-2007 at 10:00 PM.. Reason: added the word area
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Unread 01-16-2007, 09:10 AM
 
Location: Chicago
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I'm sure our man, Drover, from Chicago has an answer for the poor shopping too. What should be done, Drover? (And by the way, I'm sure you will be "corrected" on your assertation that downtown is dirty. )
I'm not interested in high-end shopping so I guess I'll have to pass the buck on that one. I appreciate you thinking of me. You flatter me so.
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