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Old 06-20-2012, 12:56 PM
 
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Curmie's just saying that because he's in hillbilly hell and he knows it.
Perhaps. But even I would admit that hillbilly hell beats Detroit (and Philadelphia, and St. Paul, and Wash. D.C., and ...)
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Old 06-20-2012, 02:20 PM
 
Location: Idaho
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But you actually can. It may not be easy, however. Oh well. I always did like a challenge!
Well, yes I could, but hubby won't. So it boils down to choosing between A.) the man I love and our children having an intact family, or B.) my beloved home state. Well, duh, I'll choose my family thank you. That doesn't mean I'm not going to keep trying to persuade hubby to move though
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Old 06-20-2012, 03:37 PM
 
Location: Everywhere and Nowhere
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Perhaps. But even I would admit that hillbilly hell beats Detroit (and Philadelphia, and St. Paul, and Wash. D.C., and ...)
I don't think it beats DC. It's pretty nice here, plus we have jobs.
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Old 06-20-2012, 03:40 PM
 
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There are so many articles about how overpriced California is and the fact that you can live in other states (Texas, North Carolina, Georgia) that aren't so expensive. Anyone ever move to some of these places and end up moving back? Just curious.
I left, and have no desire to go back. I miss California like nobody's business, but the CA that I miss no longer exists. The CA of good jobs, a robust economy, average crime and the promise of a bright future. So going back would be a huge disappointment.......

I'm in Texas, and love it more every day.
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Old 06-20-2012, 04:20 PM
 
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I don't think it beats DC. It's pretty nice here, plus we have jobs.
Any place in the country beats any place that's city, in my book ...

but more specifically: you do understand we are comparing the Ozark lake / mountain country with D.C.?
When I lived, went to school, and worked in D.C. - yes, I could find some fun and fascinating distractions ... I also found the weather unbearable in summer ... a drag in winter ... acceptable in fall ... and actually pretty great in spring. Other than that and the Smithsonian and old Georgetown and Rock Creek Park, it's just another nasty city to me -- and one without any easily accessible escape to dramatic countryside and certainly not to any wilderness ... although I'll give one thumb up to the Chesapeake Bay for sailing.
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Old 06-20-2012, 04:28 PM
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A list of states where it seems most CD California detractors live 10 States...
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Old 06-20-2012, 04:53 PM
 
Location: SW MO
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A list of states where it seems most CD California detractors live 10 States...
7. Missouri

Types of Disasters (2002-11): 1 hurricane, 9 winter storms and 46 severe weather incidents
Estimated Insured Property Loss: $6.2 billion

The tornado that swept through Joplin May 22, 2011, resulted in the greatest loss of lives on record (158 deaths) and generated $2.16 billion in insurance claims, according to Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from ISO’s Property Claims Service.

And this has what to do with detractors? Talk about a stretch.
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Old 06-20-2012, 05:01 PM
 
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Huh. I always thought the state subject to the most and worst disasters was the state of mind ...
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Old 06-20-2012, 05:08 PM
 
Location: SW MO
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Huh. I always thought the state subject to the most and worst disasters was the state of mind ...
Second only to the great state of confusion, huh?
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Old 06-20-2012, 05:09 PM
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7. Missouri

Types of Disasters (2002-11): 1 hurricane, 9 winter storms and 46 severe weather incidents
Estimated Insured Property Loss: $6.2 billion

The tornado that swept through Joplin May 22, 2011, resulted in the greatest loss of lives on record (158 deaths) and generated $2.16 billion in insurance claims, according to Insurance Information Institute analysis of data from ISO’s Property Claims Service.

And this has what to do with detractors? Talk about a stretch.
You're right. For some reason I found it amusing when I read the list but it really isn't funny..
..sorry
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