Cary Fact or Fiction.........the real deal. (Raleigh, Durham: condo, school district)

[seattlenextyear]

Originally Posted by ScranBarre

Are people in Cary honestly that bored that they sit around all day waiting to get offended?

Yes.

[ljd1010]

I mentioned in my post that I truly thought the Cary story was funny - and I still do. I wasn't in the least offended. Additionally, I never said I was FROM Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, I said I lived there; and I did for 2 years. Relocated for DHs job. I loved Kingston! That's why I equated it to Cary (lovely suburbs, great for families) since I enjoy living here as well. I didn't like Wilkes-Barre much, save for very few areas. For the most part I found it very dirty. I disliked Scranton intensely, but again, that is only my opinion just as you have yours of Cary. It's funny how we get our hackles up when someone disses where we live.

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by ScranBarre

Very funny. I have yet to speak to one person who doesn't think Kingston is an absolutely gorgeous community, especially in Spring.

But, you work on a different calendar in the Wyoming Valley, with
"Spring" being that fleeting moment between Arbor Day and Independence Day, followed by 4 weeks of Summer.

Those leafless tree photos were taken on Memorial Day, right?

Now, Cary shows greenery for more than a three-day weekend:













And while Kingstonians can pop over to witness the hustle and bustle of that mighty marketplace, Wilkes Barre, Caryites have to settle for nearby Raleigh, or Durham, or Chapel Hill, or... Cary.

And while Kingston has controlled growth via an innovative mix of harsh climate and lack of economic oppportunity, Cary has suffered growth due to a plentitude of opportunities and a painfully enjoyable climate.
Population growth, 2000-2006:
Kingston -5.2%
Cary +18.9%, adding more than the total population of Kingston, PA

Kingstonians can pop over the mountain to Hazleton or Shenandoah or Centralia for a weekend getaway, while miserable Caryites may have to settle for the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Beauty ain't everything, you know:


We have Lizard Lick.
Kingstonians can claim Shickshinny as one of their own.
We have Bear Creek.
Kingstonians can pop up to Tunkhannock.

Caryites have summer's heat.
Kingstonians warm themselves over convenient nearby underground anthracite fires!



Been there, have the T-Shirt, loved it and don't miss it.

[ljd1010]

Mike J - can't give ya reps but I can say - MUAH! You're the bestest!

[scorp200]

Mike - I don't even know what half of that meant, but that was hilarious too!

[metro.m]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

But, you work on a different calendar in the Wyoming Valley, with
"Spring" being that fleeting moment between Arbor Day and Independence Day, followed by 4 weeks of Summer.

Those leafless tree photos were taken on Memorial Day, right?

Now, Cary shows greenery for more than a three-day weekend:













And while Kingstonians can pop over to witness the hustle and bustle of that mighty marketplace, Wilkes Barre, Caryites have to settle for nearby Raleigh, or Durham, or Chapel Hill, or... Cary.

And while Kingston has controlled growth via an innovative mix of harsh climate and lack of economic oppportunity, Cary has suffered growth due to a plentitude of opportunities and a painfully enjoyable climate.
Population growth, 2000-2006:
Kingston -5.2%
Cary +18.9%, adding more than the total population of Kingston, PA

Kingstonians can pop over the mountain to Hazleton or Shenandoah or Centralia for a weekend getaway, while miserable Caryites may have to settle for the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Beauty ain't everything, you know:


We have Lizard Lick.
Kingstonians can claim Shickshinny as one of their own.
We have Bear Creek.
Kingstonians can pop up to Tunkhannock.

Caryites have summer's heat.
Kingstonians warm themselves over convenient nearby underground anthracite fires!



Been there, have the T-Shirt, loved it and don't miss it.

Most of Cary isn't even an actual place. Most of Cary is just clear cut forest with cookie cutter subdivisions scattered around tan shopping centers. Let's be real here. Lazy and arrogant planning at it's finest... Mediocrity in my opinion... However that has become the way of society in the past 20-30 years... Mediocrity...

[MikeJaquish]

Originally Posted by metro.m

Most of Cary isn't even an actual place. Most of Cary is just clear cut forest with cookie cutter subdivisions scattered around tan shopping centers. Let's be real here. Lazy and arrogant planning at it's finest... Mediocrity in my opinion... However that has become the way of society in the past 20-30 years... Mediocrity...

Keep your chin up.
I hope tomorrow goes better for you.

[metro.m]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

Keep your chin up.
I hope tomorrow goes better for you.

I hope so too...

[In & Out]

Originally Posted by metro.m

Most of Cary isn't even an actual place. Most of Cary is just clear cut forest with cookie cutter subdivisions scattered around tan shopping centers. Let's be real here. Lazy and arrogant planning at it's finest... Mediocrity in my opinion... However that has become the way of society in the past 20-30 years... Mediocrity...

No, you have it confused. Cary is Disneyworld, full of color and trees and 100% happy & wealthy people.

Raleigh is all criminals, crack houses, gangs, poverty stricken, all white vinyl homes, no restaurants, no shopping, no jobs and no hope. Hey, this is easy. It's fun making things up.

[In & Out]

Originally Posted by metro.m

Now you're being condescending... Open your eyes.

I do open my eyes. And when I walk around Cary, I see most areas filled with trees so thick that it's hard to find where you are going sometimes. I see multi color homes in many styles. I see tons of sidewalks, bike trails, greenways, parks. I see perfectly landscaped yards and roadways. I see the most beautiful town I have ever seen. I see the overwhelming majority of the town this way. I don't see the majority of any other town this way, only parts of some.

What I also see is that when people cut up Raleigh, you get really upset. But guess who is leading the bad wagon on insulting Cary and its people? I still can't figure out why it bothers some people that the residents of Cary love their town and enjoy living here. I hope the people of Durham love their city and the people of Raleigh love theirs too. I don't have any issue with that.