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Dedalus- not trying to pry but why is it the worst place you ever lived? We made to many moving mistakes before and don't want to do it again.
This is strictly my own opinion. Some people think it's paradise on earth.
The fact that in an area so close to the greatest city in the world, you need a car. Having to own and maintain a car is a huge expense, and a mean hit on those of modest means. And, the people who bag my groceries and have to take the bus have to stand and wait for it. because the people around here won't spring for a bench for them to sit on. That is a disgrace.
The standards of conformity. I'm apprehensive that if I go out without shaving, the police will razz me.
The way people drive. *** *** *** on the phone, as they almost run over kids. It's a blatant disregard for human life. And there are ample resources to enforce the law. The police just can't seem to be bothered.
And, the provincialism. The people here...they never read the paper, they're full of peculiar narrow minded ideas and bigotries. There's no one to hold an intelligent conversation with.
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Yes, its expensive to live here. Taxes are about $9000 for a 2400 sq ft home on .6 acre. If you live in an incoporated village, you will also have village taxes. However, we do have great beaches, near to the greatest city in the world, near to all major airports, the east end is beautiful.
Just an FYI...if you live in an incorporated village, you wind up in a good position, as village utilities are much cheaper and are superior. I grew up in Oceanside (not a village) but my husband and I bought a house in the incorporated village of Rockville Centre. The water and electric are cheap - the water tastes amazing and during the power outage of the summer of 2003, we had our own generator and only lost power for 30 minutes, due to a rolling blackout the village executed. So villages do have their perks.
Wow, Dedalus, if you're so miserable, why are you still on Long Island?
I beg to differ. My husband and I read 4-5 newspapers a day, as do many of my neighbors.
Yes, you need a car. That's pretty normal in suburbia. I grew up driving and have always had a car. I commute to work on the railroad as I work in Manhattan - it's easier than driving. The key is having options - you can drive or you can use public transportation. That pretty much covers the options.
Not sure where you live, but in Nassau county, there are bus stops with benches and coverage from the elements.
This is strictly my own opinion. Some people think it's paradise on earth.
The fact that in an area so close to the greatest city in the world, you need a car. Having to own and maintain a car is a huge expense, and a mean hit on those of modest means. And, the people who bag my groceries and have to take the bus have to stand and wait for it. because the people around here won't spring for a bench for them to sit on. That is a disgrace.
The standards of conformity. I'm apprehensive that if I go out without shaving, the police will razz me.
The way people drive. *** *** *** on the phone, as they almost run over kids. It's a blatant disregard for human life. And there are ample resources to enforce the law. The police just can't seem to be bothered.
And, the provincialism. The people here...they never read the paper, they're full of peculiar narrow minded ideas and bigotries. There's no one to hold an intelligent conversation with.
I really hate this place a lot.
Can't argue with the lack of public transportation compared to NYC. It certainly isn't easy, especially trying to go north/south.
I am so sorry about your sister, that is horrible.
That's why I call it NHI county.
No. Humans. Involved.
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