90% Chance I'm Moving to Portland... (Beaverton, Yamhill: real estate, to rent, big house)

[zztopo]

..and here's my story. I'll be leaving the Atlanta area, trying to sell my 4200 sq ft home (no, I'm not rich, but big houses are cheap out here), I'll be divorcing my wife, and bringing 2 golden retrievers with me.

I'll have to rent first, then when my house sells, hopefully buy something small, clean, simple, and quiet. My potential job location is in Beaverton.

I am also looking to be a medical marijuana patient. I have lifelong and daily IBS episodes that MJ helps with. I also have been in multiple back accidents, and my lower back is almost always in pain.

My doctors here told me that I would likely be a good candidate, but refused to comment anymore since Georgia is very harsh on marijuana laws.

I don't toke until my work day is done and all my responsibilities are taken care of, so I am not a stoned-out zombie from the time I wake up. So any info on your marijuana laws will be appreciated.

I'm going to fly out there in mid-April to check things out. Any comments are very much welcomed!

[lrmsd]

Originally Posted by zztopo

..and here's my story. I'll be leaving the Atlanta area, trying to sell my 4200 sq ft home (no, I'm not rich, but big houses are cheap out here), I'll be divorcing my wife, and bringing 2 golden retrievers with me.

I'll have to rent first, then when my house sells, hopefully buy something small, clean, simple, and quiet. My potential job location is in Beaverton.

I am also looking to be a medical marijuana patient. I have lifelong and daily IBS episodes that MJ helps with. I also have been in multiple back accidents, and my lower back is almost always in pain.

My doctors here told me that I would likely be a good candidate, but refused to comment anymore since Georgia is very harsh on marijuana laws.

I don't toke until my work day is done and all my responsibilities are taken care of, so I am not a stoned-out zombie from the time I wake up. So any info on your marijuana laws will be appreciated.

I'm going to fly out there in mid-April to check things out. Any comments are very much welcomed!

You should definitely partake in the almost free acupuncture clinic at the reknowned Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, or the equally reknowned Natural College of Naturopathic Medicine, or the also reknowned Western States Chiropractic College.

You will find amazing quality of effective, lasting care, at a very low price, and will not find the need to be reliant on life-long pain meds for either IBS or back pain/trauma.

You do not have unalterable conditions, so life long self-medicating is not necessary or even healthy/safe.

Should you decide you do not want to visit a teaching college clinic, you can also visit one of the myriad world-class practitioners who reside in the pdx area. Then, you will also be able to partake in/enjoy the bounty of the natural environment in the area, as you will be pain free and mobile.

Enjoy!(:

[zztopo]

Originally Posted by lrmsd

You should definitely partake in the almost free acupuncture clinic at the reknowned Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, or the equally reknowned Natural College of Naturopathic Medicine, or the also reknowned Western States Chiropractic College.

You will find amazing quality of effective, lasting care, at a very low price, and will not find the need to be reliant on life-long pain meds for either IBS or back pain/trauma.

You do not have unalterable conditions, so life long self-medicating is not necessary or even healthy/safe.

Should you decide you do not want to visit a teaching college clinic, you can also visit one of the myriad world-class practitioners who reside in the pdx area. Then, you will also be able to partake in/enjoy the bounty of the natural environment in the area, as you will be pain free and mobile.

Enjoy!(:

Thank you so much. Outside Atlanta, we do not have many naturopathic clinics at all. It's just not that popular here. And I've been on every drug imaginable.

It sounds to me like I may be moving to the right place!

[rosecitywanderer]

Having spoken to several Atlanta ex-pats and driven in Atlanta myself, I can say that you will have to get used to Portland drivers. For the most part they will drive the speed limit or just over it. One woman I talked to said the drivers in this city aggravate her so much she doesn't actually drive...she has her husband do it.

Also, real estate is pretty expensive here so renting is probably a great way to start. Hopefully this answers your questions.

[seain dublin]

Originally Posted by rosecitywanderer

Having spoken to several Atlanta ex-pats and driven in Atlanta myself, I can say that you will have to get used to Portland drivers. For the most part they will drive the speed limit or just over it. One woman I talked to said the drivers in this city aggravate her so much she doesn't actually drive...she has her husband do it.

Also, real estate is pretty expensive here so renting is probably a great way to start. Hopefully this answers your questions.

Gee that is awful....people doing the speed limit. One of the things I loved about living in Portland was the courteous and safe drivers. Now live in Flori-duh where it is a free for all.

Oregon is one of the safest states to drive in....again HOW AWFUL...good thing you warned him...LOL!!!!

[zztopo]

LOL....Funny little dialogue there. I tend to be a leadfoot here, but that's because the roads are always plugged and you have to make up time when you can.

I think it's something I can get used to. And I am a little concerned about the real estate prices; they are pretty high-all considering. Rent would have to be my option. Someone mentioned Yamhill County to me, not sure why. I will check out the area before moving.

Thanks for you contributions

[Wicked Felina]

Originally Posted by seain dublin

Oregon is one of the safest states to drive in....again HOW AWFUL...good thing you warned him...LOL!!!!

Very cute! I don't think speeding wildly goes over very big here....I think people tend to speed out in the more rural areas, like on hwy 26 towards the coast (), or even headed east on 26 up to Mt. Hood area. Be forewarned, newcomers...if you get caught, you may be in for a shock (price wise).

[h8n]

Originally Posted by rosecitywanderer

Having spoken to several Atlanta ex-pats and driven in Atlanta myself, I can say that you will have to get used to Portland drivers. For the most part they will drive the speed limit or just over it. One woman I talked to said the drivers in this city aggravate her so much she doesn't actually drive...she has her husband do it.

Also, real estate is pretty expensive here so renting is probably a great way to start. Hopefully this answers your questions.

yeah, you will always know when someone is form cali based on the driving. you see someone coming up behind you weaving in and out of traffic & driving on the shoulder. when they pass you, 99% chance they have cali plates.

[philwithbeard]

But back to a very serious tone, I must add the following caution, which I am sure the OP already understands, but who knows who reads these threads in the future and and who can get the wrong idea....

YOU MUST have all your paper work and a Oregon licensed doctor's OK all in order BEFORE you start your medical marijuana treatment in the state of Oregon. This is not a joke, or something that is winked at. The Federal Government is still unhappy with medical marijuana.

I am sure there are web sites that will walk you through the details. Don't listen to rumors about how easy it is to score some dope and because you claim you need it everyone looks with a blind eye on your use to ease the pain. The only thing they look at is your paper work, and every 'i' doted and 't' crossed in your paper work.

Phil

[zztopo]

Originally Posted by philwithbeard

But back to a very serious tone, I must add the following caution, which I am sure the OP already understands, but who knows who reads these threads in the future and and who can get the wrong idea....

YOU MUST have all your paper work and a Oregon licensed doctor's OK all in order BEFORE you start your medical marijuana treatment in the state of Oregon. This is not a joke, or something that is winked at. The Federal Government is still unhappy with medical marijuana.

I am sure there are web sites that will walk you through the details. Don't listen to rumors about how easy it is to score some dope and because you claim you need it everyone looks with a blind eye on your use to ease the pain. The only thing they look at is your paper work, and every 'i' doted and 't' crossed in your paper work.

Phil

Thanks Phil. Yeah, no doubt I would be adhering to protocol with something like this. I am a law abiding citizen who's never ever been arrested, and plan to keep it that way.