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The perpetual droughts of the last decade have worn out this family to the point where we're throwing in the towel and looking for somewhere else to live. Even in the Austin area, which has had a good reputation, you see miles and miles of dying trees due to constant drought, no flowers, little or no ability to garden or have a nice lawn for 4 to 6 months per year, and frequent water shortages. All the live music and bar scene in the world isn't enough any more to keep us here. Last evening we were at a dinner party, and the discussion around the table centered on how many of the approximate 30 attendees were making plans to leave. Some are tied to jobs, of course, and can't just close up shop and move easily. Others of us can. Overall, uncontained growth has meant such water shortages that we are forced to choose between saving our homes' concrete foundations and saving our shade trees (what's what happens when you're limited to very short periods when you're allowed to use water outside).
A group at a dinner party is certainly not a large enough data set from which to draw a conclusion that people are leaving or about to leave in droves. But it got us to wondering whether others are feeling the same way we are.
We're seriously looking at the Carolinas, Georgia, or Virginia due to mild enough climates, reliable precipitation, and a pretty good quality of life.
that sucks, but this is an unpresidented drought. To leave just for a drought may not be the best idea, since the eastern south was in a drought just as bad right before we started ours. cities like Atlanta, charlotte were in a terrible drought a few yrs ago. Honestly rain isn't something that east texas is known for lacking, we usually had a fairly wet climate, and not nearly as hot. But this has been a terrible summer tho.
What about the interior Northeast? I know some areas have been flooded out recently, but we didn't get anything in Syracuse. Besides some heavy snow at times in the winter and some fickle spring weather, we don't have too much to complain about. Seriously, after looking at some pictures of the Hill Country, that area of Austin reminds me of Syracuse.
The perpetual droughts of the last decade have worn out this family to the point where we're throwing in the towel and looking for somewhere else to live. Even in the Austin area, which has had a good reputation, you see miles and miles of dying trees due to constant drought, no flowers, little or no ability to garden or have a nice lawn for 4 to 6 months per year, and frequent water shortages. All the live music and bar scene in the world isn't enough any more to keep us here. Last evening we were at a dinner party, and the discussion around the table centered on how many of the approximate 30 attendees were making plans to leave. Some are tied to jobs, of course, and can't just close up shop and move easily. Others of us can. Overall, uncontained growth has meant such water shortages that we are forced to choose between saving our homes' concrete foundations and saving our shade trees (what's what happens when you're limited to very short periods when you're allowed to use water outside).
A group at a dinner party is certainly not a large enough data set from which to draw a conclusion that people are leaving or about to leave in droves. But it got us to wondering whether others are feeling the same way we are.
We're seriously looking at the Carolinas, Georgia, or Virginia due to mild enough climates, reliable precipitation, and a pretty good quality of life.
The Carolinas and Georgia are nicer than Virginia in my opinion. It looks as if your interested in below the mason-dixon so Ill suggest Tennesee as well. You cannot go wrong with Tennessee, beautiful place.
What about the interior Northeast? I know some areas have been flooded out recently, but we didn't get anything in Syracuse. Besides some heavy snow at times in the winter and some fickle spring weather, we don't have too much to complain about. Seriously, after looking at some pictures of the Hill Country, that area of Austin reminds me of Syracuse.
The northeast flooding disaster probably is enough right now to deter someone from moving there. (at least until its cleaned up) From the news reports ive seen, it looks like a total mess out there. Im glad your town has been spared. Hopefully the northeast gets a break from mother nature, I think you folks have had enough punishment this year.
What about the interior Northeast? I know some areas have been flooded out recently, but we didn't get anything in Syracuse. Besides some heavy snow at times in the winter and some fickle spring weather, we don't have too much to complain about. Seriously, after looking at some pictures of the Hill Country, that area of Austin reminds me of Syracuse.
Deep East Texas with its forests and hills would be more like the Syracuse region. The Hill Country west of Austin is beautiful except during droughts but doesn't really look much like the Syracuse area.
We love the interior northeast but just can't handle the winters. That's why we're thinking of more moderate areas in the east.
Probably by the time we actually find a place to move to, the weather will break and we'll wonder why we wanted to get out of here. But it's really, really awful right now and the thought of staying another day is almost unbearable.
The perpetual droughts of the last decade have worn out this family to the point where we're throwing in the towel and looking for somewhere else to live. Even in the Austin area, which has had a good reputation, you see miles and miles of dying trees due to constant drought, no flowers, little or no ability to garden or have a nice lawn for 4 to 6 months per year, and frequent water shortages. All the live music and bar scene in the world isn't enough any more to keep us here. Last evening we were at a dinner party, and the discussion around the table centered on how many of the approximate 30 attendees were making plans to leave. Some are tied to jobs, of course, and can't just close up shop and move easily. Others of us can. Overall, uncontained growth has meant such water shortages that we are forced to choose between saving our homes' concrete foundations and saving our shade trees (what's what happens when you're limited to very short periods when you're allowed to use water outside).
A group at a dinner party is certainly not a large enough data set from which to draw a conclusion that people are leaving or about to leave in droves. But it got us to wondering whether others are feeling the same way we are.
We're seriously looking at the Carolinas, Georgia, or Virginia due to mild enough climates, reliable precipitation, and a pretty good quality of life.
Funny, I am stuck in NC and want to go back to TX.
Dont choose virginia. Virginia has actually been pretty dry this year. You move up there now, and in many areas you'll see some of the same red/brown dried up trees you're seeing in Texas; just on a smaller scale.
The perpetual droughts of the last decade have worn out this family to the point where we're throwing in the towel and looking for somewhere else to live. Even in the Austin area, which has had a good reputation, you see miles and miles of dying trees due to constant drought, no flowers, little or no ability to garden or have a nice lawn for 4 to 6 months per year, and frequent water shortages. All the live music and bar scene in the world isn't enough any more to keep us here. Last evening we were at a dinner party, and the discussion around the table centered on how many of the approximate 30 attendees were making plans to leave. Some are tied to jobs, of course, and can't just close up shop and move easily. Others of us can. Overall, uncontained growth has meant such water shortages that we are forced to choose between saving our homes' concrete foundations and saving our shade trees (what's what happens when you're limited to very short periods when you're allowed to use water outside).
A group at a dinner party is certainly not a large enough data set from which to draw a conclusion that people are leaving or about to leave in droves. But it got us to wondering whether others are feeling the same way we are.
We're seriously looking at the Carolinas, Georgia, or Virginia due to mild enough climates, reliable precipitation, and a pretty good quality of life.
You do realize this type of climate isn't normal??? It's not common for us to get months and months without rain. Just an unusual summer. What else are you looking fore besides the bold?? If that's the case; I could suggest other areas in Texas. Austin is dry compared to eastern parts of Texas.
You do realize this type of climate isn't normal??? It's not common for us to get months and months without rain. Just an unusual summer. What else are you looking fore besides the bold?? If that's the case; I could suggest other areas in Texas. Austin is dry compared to eastern parts of Texas.
Or not. Despite efforts to say otherwise scientists almost unanimously agree that the global climates are shifting, whether due to an overall cycle the earth has seen before or due to greenhouse gases. The Blue Ridge/Appalachian mountain cities would be my suggestion as they seem to be holding more of a true four season climate (3 months of each) than most places on the eastern seaboard. Check out Greenville SC, Asheville NC, Knoxville TN, Johnson City TN, Roanoke/Blacksburg VA and Harrisonburg/Winchester VA.
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