Does anyone ever want to LEAVE Texas?? (Austin: high school, earthquakes)

[Dangerfield]

Originally Posted by getmeoutofhere

Does your obsessive idolization of the state make you feel any better?

Yes.

Originally Posted by getmeoutofhere

The OP asked if anybody ever wants to leave. I answered his question.

Good point.

[getmeoutofhere]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

getmeoutofhere - if you tried my neighborhood I think you would have a different opinion.

I grew up in your neighborhood. I spent 15 years on Lakewood Blvd. My family still maintains a house there.

Doesn't change my opinion, though I will say that area is one of the very few almost-tolerable areas around.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by getmeoutofhere

Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire. Washington and Oregon are in the mix as well, but far behind the initial 3.

Well, the first three are rated tops in safest states in America. I would love to live up there, but I don't think I could stand the cold weather. Of course, I hate the heat here, but shall I move again, I have to have a happy in between.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by TTecheTTe

As a native of the Texas hill country, La Coste (pop.397), I loved the one season as G-d intended. Regrettably, and unbelievably, my health forces me to move up north as the heat and humidity are too much with my asthma. I can't even take the dogs outside in back, much less walk them!

The heat and humidity bothers me and I don't have asthma. It's just not good. My older dog really suffers in the hot weather, poor baby. I don't leave my canines outside either. It's just too much to stand.

[getmeoutofhere]

Originally Posted by Canine*Castle

Well, the first three are rated tops in safest states in America. I would love to live up there, but I don't think I could stand the cold weather. Of course, I hate the heat here, but shall I move again, I have to have a happy in between.

I was born in the wrong state.

The other mornings, when it was 30 or 35 degrees out, I had my windows down when I drove into work.

[dweej]

My husband and I 'happily' left Texas 7 years ago for the promise of beautiful weather and great foliage in southern California. I would have happily stayed in the lone star state, but he was eager to leave. Oh how quickly we learn what's really important in life! I've been trying to get us home for 3 years now....and it looks like '09 might finally be our year. As a previous poster mentioned, some ground kissing will be in order when we cross the border...

[catman]

I've lived in TX all my life (well, not yet) and like it, but the spring severe weather and summer heat/humidity are hard for me to take. I'd rather live in the mountains of far west Texas where the humidity is much lower, or in New Mexico. I like mountains and dry climates, but finding a job in the places I like most is difficult. That being said, Fort Worth is a great place to live.

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by getmeoutofhere

I was born in the wrong state.

The other mornings, when it was 30 or 35 degrees out, I had my windows down when I drove into work.

I moved to the wrong state weather-wise. I am sitting here sweating right now because of the 90%+ humidity and it's only about 63 degrees outside. Oh, how I dread what's coming. If my house is warmer than 60 degrees inside, I'm too warm. I hardly run my heat in the winter and when I do, I set it on 55 degrees. When we had the ice storm a few weeks ago, I was out walking the dogs that afternoon. It was about 32 degrees or less and it felt so nice. If the 5 to 6 months of summer only had a few breaks, maybe I could stand it.

[Marlow]

My dh and I would happily move to someplace with four seasons, but a good job and family obligations keep us here.

[Shambles]

I want to get back to Arizona someday. I miss camping, 4 wheeling, shooting, hiking, mountain biking in the wilds. You can't do that in Texas unless you own a large ranch. Or know someone who does.