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Yes, I know many of these issues have been addressed in different threads, which I am reading. But for my particular situation:
My wife and I want to get out of New Mexico. We don't like it here due to the following:
- lack of social atmosphere
- small towns and cities with little in the way of activities or nightlife
- high crime, lots of street gangs and ex-cons even in small towns (nothing new for NM)
- nobody on the streets, wide open spread out town planning
- dry and dusty environment
What I would want in a place to live would be, basically the opposite of the above list, except not too much humidity. We are absolutely fed up with small towns.
I also need to add that my wife is from large city in South America. I know there's probably no place in the U.S. outside of NYC and Miami that has a similar ambience, but for her and even for myself it would be nice to find someplace with a decent street life.
Also, I'm real into the outdoors (fly fishing, backpacking, mountain hiking). I know there's no real "mountains" near Raleigh, but is there any kind of decent outdoors experience?
I work in the IT field. Shall I apply for jobs in the Raleigh area?
have you heard the expression "double hunderds [sic]" ? if what you seek doesn't involve humidity, don't bother with the triangle. There are real mountains near Raleigh, relatively anyhow - just head west to Asheville.
Lots to do if you like boating, fishing, hiking. R-D-C is more or less a collection of small towns - like one big, giant college town, if you ask me. Doesn't sound like it's what you are seeking. Have you considered New Hampshire, or California?
Yes, I know many of these issues have been addressed in different threads, which I am reading. But for my particular situation:
My wife and I want to get out of New Mexico. We don't like it here due to the following:
- lack of social atmosphere - small towns and cities with little in the way of activities or nightlife - high crime, lots of street gangs and ex-cons even in small towns (nothing new for NM) - nobody on the streets, wide open spread out town planning - dry and dusty environment
What I would want in a place to live would be, basically the opposite of the above list, except not too much humidity. We are absolutely fed up with small towns.
I also need to add that my wife is from large city in South America. I know there's probably no place in the U.S. outside of NYC and Miami that has a similar ambience, but for her and even for myself it would be nice to find someplace with a decent street life.
Also, I'm real into the outdoors (fly fishing, backpacking, mountain hiking). I know there's no real "mountains" near Raleigh, but is there any kind of decent outdoors experience?
I work in the IT field. Shall I apply for jobs in the Raleigh area?
Replace "dry & dusty environment" with hot & humid summers and you just described the Triangle area.
Yes, I know many of these issues have been addressed in different threads, which I am reading. But for my particular situation:
My wife and I want to get out of New Mexico. We don't like it here due to the following:
- lack of social atmosphere
- small towns and cities with little in the way of activities or nightlife
- high crime, lots of street gangs and ex-cons even in small towns (nothing new for NM)
- nobody on the streets, wide open spread out town planning
- dry and dusty environment
Triangle
- Bars, Arts, Sports and other typical social scenes, nothing outside the norm here
- Tons of 'burbs with very little nightlife (beyond bars)
- Average amount of crime here
- Triangle is sprawl
- hot and humid late spring to early fall, then it is usually a roll of the dice as to above or below norm temperatures
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Originally Posted by mmposting
What I would want in a place to live would be, basically the opposite of the above list, except not too much humidity. We are absolutely fed up with small towns.
I also need to add that my wife is from large city in South America. I know there's probably no place in the U.S. outside of NYC and Miami that has a similar ambience, but for her and even for myself it would be nice to find someplace with a decent street life.
Also, I'm real into the outdoors (fly fishing, backpacking, mountain hiking). I know there's no real "mountains" near Raleigh, but is there any kind of decent outdoors experience?
I work in the IT field. Shall I apply for jobs in the Raleigh area?
Mountains are a few hours west, ocean is a few hours East. Tons of parks, trails, sports leagues, rivers and lakes.
I think from your list and desires you might want to look in another area. Seems like Colorado might be a good bet.
I lived in Cary for 25 years, the happist of my life. My husband had to drag me out screaming, ha ha, or I would still be there. The traffic is bad now, but where isn't it that's decent to live and has IT jobs? Rent first. Naure, friends, coffee shops, shopping, movies, churches, people from all over the world. Go for it! Good luck Lin
I'm not really an "outdoorsy" person, so please forgive me if I really don't know what "real" mountains are. I just didn't know whether or not you were aware of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain range(s) in NC. They are about 3 1/2-4 hours from Raleigh and boast some of the highest peaks in the Eastern US. My husband's cousin lives at the foothills and goes bear hunting every opportunity he gets. Here's a link if you want to take a closer look:
have you heard the expression "double hunderds [sic]" ? if what you seek doesn't involve humidity, don't bother with the triangle. There are real mountains near Raleigh, relatively anyhow - just head west to Asheville.
Lots to do if you like boating, fishing, hiking. R-D-C is more or less a collection of small towns - like one big, giant college town, if you ask me. Doesn't sound like it's what you are seeking. Have you considered New Hampshire, or California?
The guy doesn't want small towns are you suggest New Hampshire? Sorry, but that just doesn't compute. At best, Southern New Hampshire is in the far Northern burbs of Boston. Other than that, it's all small towns and cities nowhere near the size of Raleigh.
Also, as a part time Miami and Raleigh resident, I can tell you that Raleigh's humidity is a joke compared to Miami. It's also a joke compared to Houston, New Orleans and other cities along the Gulf Coast. So, while it may feel humid to you, it might not feel the same way to others who are used to much damper climates.
Of all the places I've lived, I think the one place I'd love to go back to - and it sounds like it may fit you, so give it a chance and look into it - is Reno, NV.
There's always something going on, especially in the summer. Ton's of outdoor activities, which we enjoy - backpacking in the Sierras, hiking, mountain biking, flyfishing, and our favorite, snowshoeing. It's only about 30 minutes up to Lake Tahoe. Keystone Canyon in Reno is great for mountain biking, and is in town. I wish I could go back.
There are more and more tech companies moving to the area because the state has very favorable tax structures, and because San Fran (4 hours away) is pretty pricey, and there's a good supply of talent close by (San Fran).
Other than Reno, I'd suggest Boulder/Ft. Collins area. Boulder is pretty expensive though. Seattle (where I'm from), also has plenty of outdoor activities at your feet. The cascades are less than an hour away. Lots of companies in the area. Weather is great, except for gloomy winters, but everyplace, everywhere, has a give-and-take.
I like this area, but for outdoors, it's just not the same as the west, and you just have to adapt. I haven't done any flyfishing out here yet, but I'm sure there are plenty of options around.
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Move to Cary
Lin
