Do you know many states take water from Lake Mead and the Colorado river? It just happens to be in our backyard. Every state has a water allocation and NV actually has a surplus every year because everyone is taking out the grass.
Do some research on this. Whose going to be in a world of hurt is Phoenix because of the deal they made.
Go to NPR and find the discussion about Lake Mead between the Southern NV Water District and the Phoenix water district. Phoenicians are the ones who are going to dry up. They made a very bad deal. They'll be moving in mass. Even their water district manager admits this.
Some of these excuses show how little one knows about Vegas. Suicides high? Many are people coming form other states and offing themselves here.
Seriously what does that have to do with the rest of us not suffering from mental illness or made bad life decisions? How does that effect the rest of us? If you aren't prone to suicidal behavior, than why would that keep you from moving here?
I suffered from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Midwest cause of the lack of light. Got no problems now.
These people crossing the street are OUTSIDE a cross walk. They are violating the law. Again many are tourists or drunk. I know in many states cars stop and let people go. That would create more traffic problems here. So they made these laws. Don't come here thinking your state laws apply here. Again how does that affect someone who lives here. Common sense, don't cross against the light or not at a cross walk.
And it does not happen every night.
And again why would that keep you from moving here? You now are aware of the reality, nothing to fear.
We do not have legalized 'hooking" here. You would not believe the number of men or women that get busted every night who think we do. Of course all tourists.
The idea we have nothing here but casinos is typical of someone who has never been here or has never went off the strip. I had a friend here this summer who thought that. They are now looking to expand their overseas business to NV and are currently looking for a home. Off strip reminded her of LA or Palm Springs. She lives in the Southern Hemisphere and loved our heat this past summer. To each his own.
I won't even go into the list of what other things Vegas offers.
You don't have to hike out at Red Rock. We have more walking trails than about any city in the country. And they all look different.
Many huge computer companies and other businesses house there mainframes here at a place called SWITCH. Why, because we have the most stable weather and lack of having huge natural disasters. Don't believe me, go to 60 MINUTES and find the show.
I have lived here 16 years and have never felt the earth rattle near my home (SW) Yes I have earthquake insurance, I can afford it and my house was expensive. My deduct is 5%.
Most of the year is gorgeous weather. We actually have 4 seasons but they aren't as extreme as the midwest or east coast. Most of the winter you will have to wear a jacket.
Oh and we lack bugs! It's so nice to go out in the evening or have a picnic and not be bothered. I have seen about 5 flies in 16 years. They come in on food trucks from other locations. They can't reproduce here as the nasty offspring (maggots) need humidity. I have never seen a scorpian or a tarantula.
Traffic is getting worse. The word is out this is a good place to live. I just plan my day around not being on the roads at certain times.
The Lakes is a lovely area! (Try Those Guys, at the lakes shopping area if you haven't yet.)
We live about 10 minutes from there, in another lovely area. We have all kinds of wildlife, coyotes, bobcats, hawks, quail to name a few. Love it! Our neighbors are wonderful. But when everyone comes from some place else, they are interested in making friends. My neighbors don't usually move. So the turnover is low.
We too didn't want another house. I'd rather travel than be stuck going to the same place year after year.
Life for us off the strip is not that much different than the huge midwest city we came from. We don't gamble so the machines etc. we don't pay attention to. Except now we have wonderful dining and shows to go to. If we feel like it, we take a staycation at the Wynn or Bellagio. To get that vib of the strip.
Yeah I LOVE this city. We usually leave some during those 2 to 3 months in the summer. Vacation time! Vegas has been good for us in many ways. And its close to CA, so 5 hour drive to the ocean.
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