Reliable transportation and any neurologists? (Vancouver, Mill Plain: rent, high crime, employment)

[DZimm]

I was wanting to start a new discussion, or thread with this post, but it could be basically be put under this general classification, for I am seeking basically the same things, including reliable transportation and any neurologists nearby.

I presently live in TN and am seriously considering moving to the
Vancouver area sometime early next year, possibly sooner. Any input
would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to know some things before moving - some of which are, is
there any public transit system? When I used to live in Boise (in
Meridian area, from '89-'94), I had to walk everywhere I went (after a
car wreck, just one of many I had). There was no transportation system
in Meridian at the time, though Boise had one. Never had to use it back
then, since I was able to drive then. If not, then how far are the
McDonald'ses and other common businesses from neighborhoods? Just wondering.

What is the employment picture like, locally speaking? I used to work
in manufacturing here in west TN for nearly 11 years as a 'flunkie'.
Before moving out here, I worked some in manufacturing in Boise at HP
along with a handful of other smaller manufacturing companies.

What is housing like there? I visited Vancouver several years ago, and
liked it very much at the time, and was planning to move out there then...
either there or the Portland area somewhere. I ended up in a relationship
which landed me out in TN. Far away from real civilization.

At present I live in a double wide (own) paying $700/mo. I used to
live in a single wide when I lived in Meridian, in which the rent was
$450/mo. I wouldn't mind living in another trailer again if I had to.
Are there any trailers/trailer parks in decent neighborhoods out there?

I vaguely remember Vancouver, except that I knew people who lived in the
Mill Plain(?) area (or is it Fourth Plain?) What kind of area is that like
now? It was mostly residential, back then. I also remember a restaurant
which served up omelets about the size of a large cookie sheet. Was
good food, but don't remember the name of it. Think it was a breakfast
place of some sort.

I have medical issues, which is why I can't drive at this time. (have
epilepsy). Therefore, I am also seeking to know where I could find a
good neurologist?

In comparison: Living in the country has one, and ONLY one advantage
over the city, and that is the peace and quiet life it offers. Other
than that, life in the city is where it's at. Out here in west Tennessee
it is (if I can say) Redneck Hick-a-billy country, where backyard
mechanics live and life is still lived 30 years behind the times.

There is nothing but racial / prejudice issues (nearly every issue is
a black and white issue) out here w/little to no cultural diversification.
It's 75% black and has a very high crime rate. Memphis has been ranked
more than once as the #1 city for crime. (That oughta make you feel really
safe living here...NOT). Many people don't go down there in the evenings.

Any input to this would be greatly appreciated. I'll be more than happy
to correspond via email, if necessary.