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Posted by: WizardofOwls 04-Sep-2004, 10:45 AM

WOW! Recently we've had an influx of new members form some exotic places, such as Tasmania and Serbia, then there's Celtica in Brittany and the list goes on...

So... I was just wondering where are YOU from? I understand some of our ladies might not want to pinpoint where they live for safety's sake, so how about a country and a state or region?

I will get the ball rolling...

I live in Wytheville, which is in the southwestern area of the state of Virginia in the U.S. It's a very rural area with a lot of Civil War history. Its beautiful here and surrounded by mountains on all sides which are ESPECIALLY lovely when covered in fall colors and winter's snow! The temperatures here are fairly mild. It doesn't get REALLY hot summer, but the winters rarely get super cold. We only average two or three major snows each year, and a major snow is typically no more than 5 or 6 inches.

Well, I guess that's about it. So how about it? Where do you live?

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 04-Sep-2004, 11:42 AM

Obviously, I live in North Carolina, just outside a small town, Broadway. I'm sort of on the border between the peidmont, the coastal plain and the sand hills. It gets hot in the summer (and humid), can get fairly cold in winter (record is -9 F). I'm in the Cape Fear Valley region where Highland Scots settled in large numbers in the 1700s. I grew up closer to the mountains and miss that area.

Wiz, my younger son and his wife are in Richmond; so, for now anyway, they are Virginians. (My older son is just a few miles out from San Francisco.)

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 04-Sep-2004, 01:10 PM

I am from Michigan. I live about 45 minutes north of Detroit in a city called Port Huron. Even though I've lived here all my life and am now getting antsy to move on, I think Port Huron is a great town to grow up in. It is not huge but then again it isn't small. Sarnia, Ontario is five minutes over the river (that is on a good day without any traffic on the Bluewater Bridge). Speaking of the bridge, it was the sight for a few movies, have you ever seen Bless the Child? If you haven't you really should. The scene where she is in the car falling off the bridge is suppose to look like it is in New York, but obviously it is much too crowded there to shoot that scene, so they came here and drove a car off the bridge (don't worry she does not die in the movie

). It was the highlight of most people's day to go watch a car flying off the bridge, I wonder if they ever retrieved the car from the river? I can't remember.
But anyways, the winters can get to -10 -doesn't very often but it can- and the summers can get up to the high 90s although it feels like it is in the hundreds. We have the beautiful Lake Huron and tons of beaches. I think I was spoiled having such a large body of fresh water so close because I am not a fan of salt water

I get a bit nervous... I have met people on here that are from Michigan too so that's cool, I'll stop now so they have something to talk about...

Posted by: cori 04-Sep-2004, 02:26 PM

I live in NJ about an hour south of Philly, PA. The people around here like to call it "God's country". It is nice if you like farmland.

Posted by: gettin-away 04-Sep-2004, 02:49 PM

Like emerald-eyedwanderer I am also from Michigan. I'm about 50 minutes north-northwest of Detroit and about 45 west of Port Huron.

hey neighbor!! I live in the small town of Flushing, which is just north of Flint. I've been here since 1980......my daughter was the Homecoming Queen here the year she graduated (2000). I work at the Post Office in the neighboring town of Clio. As em said there's Lake Huron near where she lives, but Michigan is surrounded by water. Lake Michigan, Lake Eire and my favorite Lake Superior also form our borders. That's why we are the Great Lakes State.

If you like the cold the Lake Superior shoreline in the winter is a good place to be. The last two years I have gone with my brother for a winter adventure. Temps. can get as low as -25*F with easily 4 feet of snow on the ground. Very beautiful!!

gettin-away

Posted by: gaberlunzie 04-Sep-2004, 03:28 PM

I'm from Germany and I'm living in a town with around 30.000 inhabitants, right in the middle between Frankfurt and Koeln (Cologne).
My town has a beautiful old town originating from the Middle Ages with half-timbered houses, an old cathedral and narrow lanes with very old pavement stones and old bridges crossing the river.
On the other side there are also many shops and department stores in the more modern part of the town. The flair still is a bit ancient and this is what I love about my town.

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 04-Sep-2004, 03:50 PM

QUOTE (gaberlunzie @ 04-Sep-2004, 04:28 PM)

My town has a beautiful old town originating from the Middle Ages with half-timbered houses, an old cathedral and narrow lanes with very old pavement stones and old bridges crossing the river.

It sounds beautiful, Gabby. My mother's family came from Germany (family name of Ultsch) so I've always planned on visiting. I've always wanted to learn to speak German too,

Hi neighbor. I've been through Flusing, a nice town. I haven't been to Lake Superior though. The furtherest north I have been is Newberry in the U.P. I heard it was beautiful though, I mean it is the largest one, it's has to be special.

Posted by: dfilpus 04-Sep-2004, 04:07 PM

I live in Chapel Hill North Carolina "The Southern Part of Heaven". Chapell Hill is the home of the University of North Carolina, the oldest state university in the United States. It has all the amenities of a college town with great weather. I worked in the Research Triangle Park just east of town until I retired and have stayed to retire here.

I grew up and went to college in Michigan, so reading about the Michiganders here brings back memories. I lived on Lake Michigan in Traverse City and Lake Huron in Alpena, as well as in Detroit, Saginaw, East Lansing and Ann Arbor. The winters are better here in North Carolina.

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 04-Sep-2004, 04:29 PM

QUOTE (dfilpus @ 04-Sep-2004, 05:07 PM)

I grew up and went to college in Michigan, - East Lansing and Ann Arbor

Michigan or State?

Posted by: MDF3530 04-Sep-2004, 04:32 PM

I live on the Southwest Side of Chicago, Illinois, not far from Midway Airport. Sometimes I think the planes coming in for landings are so low I can see the employee numbers on the pilots' ID badges

Posted by: peony 04-Sep-2004, 04:49 PM

Hi,

I'm from Gainesville, Georgia, USA - it's a small southern town near a large lake, in the foot hills of the Appalachian mountains, about 140 miles northeast of Atlanta, Ga. It was once known as the chicken capital of the world, but no more. It is starting to turn into an Urban town - no longer the small country water hole but a loud, fast-paced, noisy town. Lived there all my life, but now I spend part of the year in Rome, GA. going to school at Berry. I think it's really awesome to have people from all around the world writing in and talking together. Guess that sounds kind of lame, but I am still getting used to chat rooms and forums - not very internet-user-friendly to tell the truth.

Posted by: dfilpus 04-Sep-2004, 08:04 PM

QUOTE (emerald-eyedwanderer @ 04-Sep-2004, 06:29 PM)

Michigan or State?

I went to State. My wiife went to Michigan.
We're a mixed marriage.

Posted by: MacAibhistin 04-Sep-2004, 08:26 PM

I live in a sub-arctic region of northern Canada called the Northwest Territories. It is a vast expanse of land, close to the treeline. My town is called Yellowknife. The nearest town is 4 hours drive and the nearest city is 18 hours of driving from here (Edmonton). We have lots of deep water lakes with the best fishing for Northern Pike and Lake Trout in North America. We see the Northern Lights nightly, that is when it gets dark - because we are so far north we have 24 hr sunlight in June and July. Although remote, it is a great place to get away from the materialism and rat race of the southern cities, and to get back in touch with nature.

Anyway, if anyone wants to learn more about the northern parts of North America, I'd be happy to field your questions.

Rory

Posted by: gettin-away 04-Sep-2004, 08:50 PM

Yellowknife......one of my dream destinations. I am so jealous

. Maybe someday I will get there. A couple years ago I tried to transfer to Kodiak Island Alaska. Hard to believe I missed out

. Didn't think anyone else would want to go

.

gettin-away

Posted by: maggiemahone1 04-Sep-2004, 09:14 PM

Wow! MacA, sounds like you live in Wonderland, sounds nice!

As for myself I live in the beautiful Appalachia Mountains of WV. We have the best fishing, white water rafting, boating, rock climbing, hiking, trails and trails to ride your ATV and the list goes on. All four season are great. In the spring the mountains come alive with so many different wildflowers and the fragrances smell so good a person could get rich if they could bottle it up and sell it! Summer time it's cool in the mountains and as green as Ireland.

Fall of the year the trees are ablaze with yellows, oranges and reds, and then winter time in the mountains are awesome. Some winters are a little harsher than others. We get a few bad snow storms ever now and then. That's ok, the cold just makes you snuggle a little closer to your hunny!

I'm probably about an hour and a half from WizardofOwls, I guess you could call us neighbors! Hi neighbor!

maggiemahone1

Posted by: Keltic 04-Sep-2004, 09:25 PM

I live in Ottawa, Ontario, capital of Canada. Home of 308 too many federal politicians. In the past, I've lived in Toronto, Ontario; Halifax, Nova Scotia and Houston, Texas. Favourite city that I've lived in so far is definitely Halifax.

Posted by: talleyrand 04-Sep-2004, 09:41 PM

I'm in http://www.visitkc.com/, Missouri which is right on the border of Kansas (but I'd never live there! Blech! Chickenhawks). I was born and raised in Independence which is next to Kansas City and the home of Harry S Truman (33rd president of the US).

There's a popular saying that in Missouri if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes and some days it's pretty accurate. I've been wearing shorts one day to shovelling snow the next. I've seen triple digit temperatures and I've seen ... I know I've seen single negative digits but I'm not sure if it's dipped into the negative teens before. Wind chill's been there before, I've felt that when it was in the -30s. About the only constant is the humidity and we have lots of it.

I absolutely love Missouri, it's a nice mix of small and large towns. Granted, we're not Chicago large but we're nearly 2 million in the metro area. About 45 minutes to an hour in any direction and you can be in farm land (mostly wheat and corn). We're supposed to be known for our barbeque, jazz and http://www.eatingbythebook.com/fatcity.html. For some reason, the tourism board doesn't point that last one out.

That study rankled a lot of feathers when it was released. Growing up I never noticed it but I asked a friend from Germany (East Germany if I were to date myself) about it and his comments were ... rather direct but he basically said that yes, lots of overweight and unhealthy habits here. At any rate, come and decide for yourself. I'll be happy to show anyone around.

The rest of the state as I said is wonderful. Plenty of small towns and rural life (friendly people). We'd stopped in at a diner in a small town near Lexington (I think Missouri has the most cities named after famous locations {Lexington, Vienna, Vichy, Lebanon, Nevada, California, Montgomery, etc}) and our son was probably all of 6 weeks and started to pitch a fit when our food arrived. Our waitress asked if she could hold him while we ate since her kids were all grown up and gone. Gal'd never seen us before, we'd never been in the place before but it was just one of those honest places where you just feel at ease. I've been blessed to find lots of places like that in this glorious state. The southern part of the state is referred to as the Ozarks. Lots of waterways, rolling hills, red clay and forests of oak, maple and sycamore trees. The middle to northern parts of the state tend to have more brown to black soil, good for growing crops, still plenty of forested areas. It's less hilly than the southern portion but still has some changes in elevation unlike http://www.improb.com/airchives/paperair/volume9/v9i3/kansas.html (very flat outside of the KC area). Even though the Missouri River flows north and south, it flows east to west from Kansas City to St. Louis (I know two people who have canoed from KC to STL---not recommended). Missouri takes their natural resources and wildlife seriously, I don't recall the figures off the top of my head but it basically amounts to we have more land and money going into our http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/ and http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/ than any other state in an effort to preserve the beauty for future generations.

And I'll stop now or this post will be miles long and everyone will have lost interest a llong time ago.

Posted by: CelticRose 04-Sep-2004, 09:43 PM

I live in Arizona, land of the heat, dust and cacti! Love it here!

Posted by: MacAibhistin 04-Sep-2004, 10:20 PM

Wow, Getting Away, I don't often hear that Yellowknife is someone's dream destination. Nevertheless, for getting away, it really is a dream! We are also home to the best caribou hunting as well! For those of us who like to live off the land as much as possible, that is a real treat.

Maggiemahone1, I'd love to visit WV. I have travelled through the Appalachians before and loved them dearly. In fact, I lived in the northern terminus of the Appalachain chain when I loved in northern Nova Scotia. It is amazing how every part of the world has its own beauty.

Posted by: Aaediwen 05-Sep-2004, 04:06 AM

QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ 04-Sep-2004, 10:14 PM)

As for myself I live in the beautiful Appalachia Mountains of WV.

Was just through that area week before last! Couldn't get over how beautiful the forests on the mountains were. Quite enjoyable. I think I'll stay in Central Kentucy though. More variety. I can enjoy rolling hills or the hills of Appalacia this way. There has got t obe something sad though for driving up and down 79 in WV, listening to Celtic music. Perticularly songs such as "Both Sides the Tweed" which happened to be playing when I thought of how well it fit. I felt like I was experiencing a little piece of Heaven, and was enjoying myself too much to sleep while mom drove. Beautiful hills there.

As I said though, think I'll stay here in Kentucky. More variety in the scenery

Posted by: Irish Stepper 05-Sep-2004, 04:36 AM

I live in Bel Air...Maryland that is.

It's about 20 miles north of Baltimore. I'm much more content now that I've moved there from Baltimore. Can drive about 1-2 miles in any direction from my house and hit farm land and horse ranches. Maryland is not my home state, but I stay here because my mother-in-law lives here and someone has to take care of her...

I originally was born in Ohio and then moved to Florida when I was 15. At 18, the Navy stuck me in Maryland and I've been here ever since. My dream is to eventually move to Alaska...hubby's dream is to go to Florida. Guess I might be stuck in Maryland as a compromise.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 05-Sep-2004, 06:21 AM

QUOTE (emerald-eyedwanderer @ 04-Sep-2004, 04:50 PM)

QUOTE (gaberlunzie @ 04-Sep-2004, 04:28 PM)

My town has a beautiful old town originating from the Middle Ages with half-timbered houses, an old cathedral and narrow lanes with very old pavement stones and old bridges crossing the river.

It sounds beautiful, Gabby. My mother's family came from Germany (family name of Ultsch) so I've always planned on visiting. I've always wanted to learn to speak german too,

Hi nieghbor. I've been through Flusing, a nice town. I haevn't been to Lake Superior though. The furtherest north I have been is Newberry in the U.P. I heard it was beautiful though, I mean it is the largest one, it's has to be special.

Let me know when you will visit my country one day...

Posted by: celtica 05-Sep-2004, 06:30 AM

As everyone know I'm from Britanny (no, i'm not that much nationalist...

). I live in Brest, a port called "La cit� du Ponant" (city of the west, in a more intellectual form

). The city is not very beautiful because it was entirely destroyed by bombing during the second world war. But the bay and the landscapes around are amazing.

If you want to visit the town just follow me (click on the @ on the map on the left to see the place)

:

http://www.mairie-brest.fr/pano/medias/visite.html

Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 07:42 AM

Celtica that is a beautiful area there on the water. Interesting buildings and archietecture.

Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 07:46 AM

Irish Stepper we use to live in Annapolis Maryland. I like that area. We thought we were going to retire in Severna Park, Maryland and I would have been alot happier to stay there than in Hee Haw Hell here in hot Georgia.
Betweent the tornado's, hurricane runners and hot weather and bugs I'd take Md or Ga any day!

Be good. Glad to see you posting girl! Haven't caught up to you in a while!

Annabelle

Posted by: Tassiecelt 05-Sep-2004, 09:12 AM

Well, as aforementioned, I live in Tasmania, an island about the size of the Republic of Ireland with a population of only half a million.

It's a land of natural beauty, of highlands and beaches all so close together.

I absolutely adore all things celtic, especially music and the celtic Christian heritage of Ireland and Scotland.

Posted by: cscunningham 05-Sep-2004, 10:11 AM

Greeting from Hampstead New Hampshire home of the first in the nation Presidental Primary.

Hampstead is a small (8,000) community located in Souther NH. I can be in down town Boston in about 45 minutes, to the beach in 1/2 hour or up to one of my favorite ski slops in less than an hour.

Being the first in the nation Presidental Primary has its advantages and disadvantages. I have meet face to face, often over coffee in a small setting almost every president since G. Ford. If you love politics NH, out side of DC is your dream state. The disadvantages non-stop TV Ads that go on for the better part of 3 months.

Prior to relocating back to NH I lived in Kutztwon, PA, East Haven, CT, Rocky Hill, CT and North Kingstown, RI. I grew up in Nashua, NH so when I had an opportunity to return to NH, I jumped at.

I have enjoyed reading everyones replys.

Posted by: orthodex 05-Sep-2004, 12:21 PM

I'm from Serbia!

Well, I think that would be it...

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 05-Sep-2004, 05:46 PM

QUOTE (gaberlunzie @ 05-Sep-2004, 07:21 AM)

Let me know when you will visit my country one day...

I most definitely will!

Posted by: Aaediwen 05-Sep-2004, 06:39 PM

QUOTE (emerald-eyedwanderer @ 05-Sep-2004, 06:46 PM)

I most definitely will!

Been there, although not that part of the country, and it's been a while. But I'd definately recommend it!

Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 07:59 PM

I live in a galaxy far far away! In never never land...?

Heck no, it's called Hee haw he** here in Georgia...

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 05-Sep-2004, 08:16 PM

QUOTE (Aaediwen @ 05-Sep-2004, 07:39 PM)

Been there, although not that part of the country, and it's been a while. But I'd definately recommend it!

What part of the country did you visit? I wouldn't know where to begin. I guess I should inquire more about the family history.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 05-Sep-2004, 08:24 PM

QUOTE (Annabelle @ 05-Sep-2004, 09:59 PM)

I live ... In never never land...? ...

You live with Michael Jackson???

Posted by: Annabelle 05-Sep-2004, 08:25 PM

No I live with the monkey!

Posted by: Dreamer1 05-Sep-2004, 09:22 PM

QUOTE (Annabelle @ 05-Sep-2004, 09:46 AM)

Annabelle,

Just out of curiousity, what caused the move down to Georgia?

Posted by: single speed 05-Sep-2004, 10:15 PM

I live in San Antonio, Tx. It is the 8th largest city in the US, yet it still has a small town feel. San Antonians are unfailing friendly and welcoming. I have many friends who have come here fro all over the country, they all enjoy the laid back, uncomplicated lifestyle.

We have many cultures here. The Latino culture is the most predominant, yet many other cultures had a hand in settling the area. The Irish, Italian, Chezch, German, and French all added their culture into the mix. Our weather features hot summers and mild winters. The city is beautiful, featureing 16th century Spanish missions, art-deco sky scrapers built during the 40's oil boom, a pictursque river, lined with shops and restraunts as it winds through the city, and modern structures such as the convention center, Alamo Dome, and Tower of the Americas.

My parents moved here from Indiana when I was atoddler. I left home at 20 to seek my foprtune in the world. When I moved back in 2000, I discoverted the San Antonio was my treasure.

http://www.sanantoniocvb.com

Posted by: valpal 59 06-Sep-2004, 07:25 AM

I live in Spearman, Texas. It's a small town, 90 miles northeast of Amarillo, in the Texas panhandle. POP. 3000. It may be smaller than that now. Alot of people have moved lately. We have HOT summers and COLD winters and lots of dust. Farming supports our community.

Posted by: BluegrassLady 06-Sep-2004, 07:46 AM

For the past 12 years, I have lived in the hills of south central Kentucky. It is a land of some of the friendiest people I have ever met, and the scenery is hard to beat. We moved from Michigan, where I spent most of my life. I was born in Ontario, Canada and moved to Michigan as a child. In Michigan, I lived in Lincoln Park, Taylor, and Monroe (all south of Detroit). While I agree that there is a lot of good things about Michigan....I am a big RED WING fan, I absolutely love Kentucky. My hubby and I have travelled quite a bit in Canada and the U.S. and enjoyed it all, but when we pull into our own hundred acres, the sense of contentment surrounds us and we know that this is where we are meant to call "home".

Posted by: Tassiecelt 06-Sep-2004, 08:06 AM

QUOTE (single speed @ 06-Sep-2004, 02:15 PM)

I had the pleasure of visiting San Antonio last year, apart from being very hot and humid (July) I really enjoyed it. I stayed at the Hyatt for a church convention, I came as the Australian delegate.

I love the riverwalk area, very special.

Posted by: sprdleyb 06-Sep-2004, 08:07 AM

I live in Greeley, Colorado. It's about an hour north of Denver, not far from the Wyoming line. We are just a stones throw away from the Majestic Rocky Mountains on the plains of the "wild west".

Slainte

Posted by: Avonlea22 06-Sep-2004, 12:29 PM

I live inhttp://www.floridasbeach.com/. It's only temporary, thank goodness. It's always hot, and when it's not, it's warm. It's supposedly the lightning capital of the world. Thunderstorms are almost gauranteed on a daily basis for a few months every summer. And as you know, we're prone to hurricanes, so it seems. It's actually a very nice city, and if it was located in a cooler climate, I'd actually like it much better. I live downtown, which is nice. Most things you would need are within walking distance. The waterfront is only a few blocks away.

Next year, I'll be somewhere else, though.

Posted by: A Shrule Egan 06-Sep-2004, 12:40 PM

Brian, actually surprised that you even have internet today. Figured we wouldn't hear from you for a few days.

Posted by: ANNHAM 06-Sep-2004, 01:21 PM

Good to hear from you Brian of St. Pete... I have a cousin who lives near Plant City.. I haven't been able to get in contact with her for a while because I don't have a current e-mail address and phone is unlisted

What't it like where you are?
Anne

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 06-Sep-2004, 01:24 PM

Right now I live in this horrid town in Ohio. It's cause of school. I graduate soon and hopefully will be getting out of this state soon. No offense to anyone, but who in their right mind would want to live in this state? I hate it here. Oh well, I'll get out someday.

Posted by: single speed 06-Sep-2004, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (Tassiecelt @ 06-Sep-2004, 09:06 AM)

QUOTE (single speed @ 06-Sep-2004, 02:15 PM)

Glad you enjoyed your visit. You shoud come back in April for Fista. It's a great party!

Posted by: CelticRose 06-Sep-2004, 04:12 PM

Thanks Terrence for the lind on San Antonio. It is one city I really want to visit. I want to see the Alamo, even though I know it is nothing like the latest movie "The Alamo" that came out. Still want to experience it and see that wonderful river walk I keep hearing about.

Posted by: Avonlea22 06-Sep-2004, 07:35 PM

QUOTE (A Shrule Egan @ 06-Sep-2004, 02:40 PM)

Brian, actually surprised that you even have internet today. Figured we wouldn't hear from you for a few days.

I think we were lucky because we live downtown, and most of the power lines are underground. The lights flickered a few times, but that's it. We had wind gusts up to about 55mph yesterday afternoon, and rain for about 24 hours. There are a lot of small tree parts lying around, but we fared pretty well. Frances was downgraded to a tropical storm just as she entered Tampa bay, so that helped too. Just east of Tampa got hit pretty hard, including the aforementioned Plant City. Now all eyes are on Ivan.

This is quite a hurricane season. I moved here in December. My wife tells me they haven't had a hurricane close to this area in many, many years. I guess I brought them with me.

Posted by: MacAibhistin 06-Sep-2004, 09:17 PM

Ceciliastar1, what's wrong with Ohio? I've never been there, so I am quite curious as to your issues with the place?

Rory

Posted by: Lady Anandrea 06-Sep-2004, 11:33 PM

Hi everyone,i'm new and a bit post shy but i'll share my wonderful location with you.I live in a mountain community in the beautiful Canadian province of British Columbia. It has been very hot this summer, highs of 30-38C,which would be about 90-100F. Not what you would expect in the mountains.The winter monthes actually aren't too bad either,lots of snow though for all the skiers,snoboarders.It is a very spiritual place to live,lots of good energy.I've been told my celtic oracle is The Hills of the Faery's,so maybe thats where the good vibes come from

Thank-you for the nice welcoming e-mail,very thoughtful! *****Lady Anandrea***

Posted by: ImmortalAvalon 07-Sep-2004, 01:46 AM

I live in a small town in eastern North Carolina, about halfway between New Bern and Greenville.

This time of year, daytime highs usually average out at about 86 degrees and nightime lows in the low 70s to upper 60s. And, like Brian, we have an almost daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. We always say that the weather people can go on vacation this time of year and leave a recording that says "Hazy, hot, and humid with highs between 83 and 90, lows between 68 and 75, with a 20 to 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms" and never be wrong.

In August and September, all eyes are on the tropics (we're watching Ivan just as closely as the Floridians!).

Winters here are rather mild, daytime highs usually being in the low to mid 50s and lows hovering around freezing. These temps are averages, of course. Last winter, I know we had one day, when it snowed (a rare event here) we had a high of about 26, and a low of about 13.

Except for the fact that we have been getting way too many hurricanes and other tropical cyclones lately (10 in as many years), eastern NC is a wonderful, peaceful place to live.

Posted by: ImmortalAvalon 07-Sep-2004, 01:49 AM

Ooops, hit the wrong color. That's what I get for posting so early in the morning!

This should be more legible:

I live in a small town in eastern North Carolina, about halfway between New Bern and Greenville.

This time of year, daytime highs usually average out at about 86 degrees and nightime lows in the low 70s to upper 60s. And, like Brian, we have an almost daily chance of showers and thunderstorms. We always say that the weather people can go on vacation this time of year and leave a recording that says "Hazy, hot, and humid with highs between 83 and 90, lows between 68 and 75, with a 20 to 30% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms" and never be wrong.

In August and September, all eyes are on the tropics (we're watching Ivan just as closely as the Floridians!).

Winters here are rather mild, daytime highs usually being in the low to mid 50s and lows hovering around freezing. These temps are averages, of course. Last winter, I know we had one day, when it snowed (a rare event here) we had a high of about 26, and a low of about 13.

Except for the fact that we have been getting way too many hurricanes and other tropical cyclones lately (10 in as many years), eastern NC is a wonderful, peaceful place to live.

Posted by: coastman 07-Sep-2004, 07:41 AM

Coastal Georgia is where I hang my sunglasses. Haven't needed them since Monday. Wind and 91/2 inches of rain since Monday. Shellman Bluff is a tiny fishing community on Sapelo Sound. Population about 100 during the week and about 200 on weekends. It is rural and I like it that way. Carolina Scotsman my family home is in Elon College near Burlington in the Piedmont. Our family has been there over 200 years. My grandfather came to Georgia to save his sister and her husband from loosing their business. Fell in love, married, fathered 13 children and we are the only branch of the family in Georgia.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 07-Sep-2004, 06:14 PM

QUOTE (Lady Anandrea @ 07-Sep-2004, 01:33 AM)

Thank-you for the nice welcoming e-mail,very thoughtful! *****Lady Anandrea***

Hello Lady Anandrea! And welcome to Celtic Radio! So glad you found us! I think you have found some of the nicest people to be found anywhere on the internet! And the music is wonderful too!

So jump on in and start posting away!

Come back and visit with us often, okay?

Posted by: Madadh 08-Sep-2004, 04:50 AM

I live in Westminster, Maryland. It is about 35 miles north west of Baltimore. We have cows in the back yard for now, but will be sprouting a new crop of homes soon. I am origionally from Northern New York state close to the Canadian boarder.

Irish Stepper, that makes us neighbors.

Gaberlunzie, from 1975 thru 1978 I was stationed in Kirch Gons how close is that to where you live? The country side was beautiful.

Lady Anandrea, welcome to this small bit of heaven that Mac built. It is a great place to hang out and get over being shy.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 08-Sep-2004, 08:35 AM

QUOTE (Madadh @ 08-Sep-2004, 05:50 AM)

Hi Madadh;

Kirch Goens is near Darmstadt and therefore situated in the same county as I'm living in. My town is about 100 - 120 miles west of Darmstadt.
I figure you were stationed near the "Odenwald" which is indeed nice country side!
I'm glad you liked it!

Posted by: Madadh 08-Sep-2004, 09:17 AM

gaberlunzie,

Kirch Gons is a small town between Frankfurt and Gissen, near the town of Butzbach. It was in the provence of Hessen. It was very lovely country and I enjoyed my time there very much.

Posted by: gaberlunzie 08-Sep-2004, 09:39 AM

Weeeeell....then it is even much nearer. It's only the mountain range "Taunus" between Butzbach and my town. I'm also living in Hessen and it's on a straight line west of Butzbach....the distance is only 45 miles.

Posted by: Madadh 08-Sep-2004, 10:08 AM

gaberlunzie,

That should put you close to Fulda. I spent many a cold night there between 1975 and 1978. That is indeed beautiful country.

Posted by: deckers 08-Sep-2004, 11:14 AM

I live in Syracuse, Indiana, which is halfway between Fort Wayne and South Bend (home of Notre Dame University). It's about 2.5 hours straight north of Indianapolis.

We have the largest natural lake in the state, which means we get loads of tourists -- called Lakers -- every weekend. Our area, which usually runs about 7500 during the winter, will swell up to 35,000 on major summer holidays like 4th of July and Memorial Day.

I work in Fort Wayne, so I drive about 40 miles each way.

Erik Deckers

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 08-Sep-2004, 11:24 AM

QUOTE (deckers @ 08-Sep-2004, 12:14 PM)

I live in Syracuse, Indiana, which is halfway between Fort Wayne and South Bend (home of Notre Dame University).

that's so cool! I'm from South Bend. I love that city. Notre Dame is my football team even though they stink!!!

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 08-Sep-2004, 11:32 AM

QUOTE (MacAibhistin @ 06-Sep-2004, 10:17 PM)

Ceciliastar1, what's wrong with Ohio? I've never been there, so I am quite curious as to your issues with the place?

Rory

I've been living in a Steel Workers city for the past three years for school. I am just sick of the place for many reasons really. It's got a lot of steel factories and so the air smells and the water is very bad for you, the Ohio river is sooooo polluted. It's next to impossible to get a good job in Steubenville (where I live), the only places that hire are the fast food joints and I didn't pay 16,000 (or more) a year to work at McDonald's. I don't like the people. They are all stuck in a rut, they smoke (not cigarettes) and drink. That's all any of them do, the one's I know have been working at Pizza Hut for 20 odd years. They have no life goals and they just bring me down whenever I hang out with them. I don't hang out with them much anymore. I need to focus on my life and my goals. I believe in love and marriage and family. They find it nessecary to talk all my life-long dream down and that it's all a bunch of bull. Drinking and smoking and sleeping around and having kids you can't pay for left and right is the way to live. I don't think so. The school I go to isn't very good either. It's a Catholic school and they make me not want to be Catholic a lot. I have been condemned to Hell about 5 times a year for things like watching (and enjoying) Harry Potter, for disagreeing with a theolofgy professor (which I did a lot and so I changed my major thank God), for wanting to be famous in Hollywood and not want to make really preaching catholic movies. If I want to change the media I am not going to make a movie about a Saint, I am going to make a movie with strong morals. Small things like that will change it, not preachy movies cause nobody will watch them (I hate preachy movies). I'm just tired of the atmosphere. I don't like the way people think of me and my friends. I know I have been going on and on, but I need to move to a better place and FAST.
I hope that answers your question Rory...haha!

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 08-Sep-2004, 01:32 PM

Cecily

Have you thought of changing schools? I know sometimes it's hard to do in mid stream, but if your drowning in polluted waters, maybe it's the best thing. I can HIGHLY reccomend UNC-CH for their English/Lit/Journalism etc. departments. If you're interested in theater, my daughter-in-law just finished her masters in Theater Pedigogy at Virginia Commonwealth Univ. in Richmond. She said it was a super program. There are hundreds of fine schools all across the country. If your school is too limiting, then transfer. It is your education; you are in charge.

On the other hand, most places have their bad sides. Back up and take a fresh look at your town. Look for people who aren't pot/crack/dope smoking losers. There's got to be some place that young professionals congregate. There must be other students there who share your views. Look for the good people and the good things.

If I sound preachy, I apologize. It's the parent in me coming out. (You remember Invasion of the Body Snatchers? Well, I woke up one morning and a parent had taken over my body. SCARY

)

Posted by: Ceciliastar1 08-Sep-2004, 06:49 PM

LOL. thanks for the encouragement and advice. I acutally graduate in December. So I think I can handle a couple more months. Just nobody move there! haha!
Seriously though, I love this website cause people here are so nice and they do not judge at all. I love it!

Posted by: RobertH 27-Sep-2004, 10:26 PM

I live in the small town of Steilacoom, Washington. It's truly a small slice of heaven. No traffic lights, and the only traffic jams occur when the deer decide not to clear the intersection. I can take a 3-minute walk to an overlook from which I can watch the sun set over the Puget Sound. Mount Rainier is to the southeast, and is easy to see from many vantage points around. We are close enough to the city that my wife is happy, but still have all the advantages of a small town atmosphere. The rain isn't as frequent as some make it out to be. Besides, we rarely have to battle through snow, being this near to the sound. If we want winter sports, though, it's a short 45 minute drive to the pass and ski slopes. My son and I go snow cave camping at Mount Rainier in the winter...last time we were there the snow base was 17 feet!

Posted by: The_Spanish_Rover 28-Sep-2004, 09:25 AM

Hi There!

Don't think that bad of people working in Pizza Hut :-(... I just do it to pay my trips!

I love the place where I live. For what you told it has nothing to do with Ohio. I don't normally like the south of Spain, it's too dry, and people just born, produce, consume and die, but I love my city.

We have a slight Arabic influence in spite of beeing in the South of Spain, and Arabic castle and lots of old houses and monuments... The city is more than 4000 years old!

We also have a strong university and we receive lots of studens who want to learn Spanish (Lots of Americans), so we have a very different population with lots of stutends and tourists.

Here's a picture of Granada, my city. It's an old neightbourhood near the Alhambra, an Arabic Castle.

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Posted by: The_Spanish_Rover 28-Sep-2004, 09:30 AM

Arf... html code failed :-(. Does this forum support a bit of HTML?

Here it goes again... If it doesn't work, just follow this link to see it.

<img src="http://www-etsi2.ugr.es/usuarios/wallen/Talbaicinoche.jpg">

http://www-etsi2.ugr.es/usuarios/wallen/Talbaicinoche.jpg

Posted by: emerald-eyedwanderer 28-Sep-2004, 11:44 AM

That is very beautiful! It must be wonderful to have so much history all around you.

Posted by: oldraven 28-Sep-2004, 12:14 PM

Wow! Yellowknife is someone's dream vacation.

(just remember, for the short time of the year with 24hr sunlight, more of it is 24hr darkness

My cousin has lived there for 14 years and has given me LOTS of stories, [and reasons not to go]) Knowing what I do of getting-away though, I wouldn't doubt this place would be a haven for him.

looots of wilderness.

ANYWHO! Hi everybody, I'm Adam.

(can it get any cheesier) I'm living in Edmonton Alberta, just on the east side of the Rocky Mountain range. Actually, 2 hrs to the east, but you get the point. I've lived here for three years now, with my lovely lady, my bride, Angela. I lived here in '98-99 as well, but that was not a good time. Right out of college (actually, right out of college drop out) and getting farther in debt. But this time I had a clearer head on my shoulders, otherwise known as Ange.

We came here to pay off our debt from school and car loans, etc. By April/May we will be there, as well as the proud owners of a new cub.

Next summer, our battle with debt will be over, and we can leave this bitterly cold place behind. Ok, it's a great place to live. The city has jobs galore, and a 1/4 population of Maritimers. If you leave the city, there are some amazing places to kick back and just get away. Edmonton's biggest apeal, to some, is it's Gargantuan Mall, but for me, it's the proximity to the mountains and foothills.

We're heading home this summer.

The Highlands of New Scotland, in Canada's Maritimes. I must say, I'll never leave it again. Not for more than a month, at any rate.

Posted by: Cailiosa 28-Sep-2004, 12:46 PM

I currently am located (or my parents, rather) in a little town about an hour north of Indianapolis, Indiana. It's not the nicest of towns, as it is a bit run down in spots, and you have to drive 20 to 30 minutes through corn fields in any direction to get to any bigger towns. However, all my mom's family lives there, so that is an added bonus when I am actually at home.
I am going to school in Western Kentucky and I absolutely love it. The town my school is located in is a typical college town, with most of the residents thriving on the business the school brings (there probably wouldn't be a town if it wasn't for the school). The nearest sign of "civilization" is 45 minutes away, but the same amount of travel will get one to the beautiful Land Between the Lakes region. This town may not be as developed and entertaining as the suburb southwest of Chicago that I grew up in, but I'd take it any day over that snobby town.

Posted by: CelticRose 28-Sep-2004, 01:48 PM

Spanish Rover! Your city is absolutely breathingly beautiful. such history and lots of culture to take in as well. I can imagine why you would be proud to live where you do. Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: MDF3530 28-Sep-2004, 02:09 PM

Spanish Rover,

That is a gorgeous pic of your city.

Not only did I download it, but I then Photoshop'd it and set it as the wallpaper on my desktop.

Posted by: RobertH 28-Sep-2004, 07:44 PM

Cailiosa - I spent almost 5 years in Indianapolis and loved every minute of it. Had a great time driving around the off-roads, through cornfields (well, not THROUGH them - you know what I mean!) and by the farms. I thought it was a lovely place to be.

Posted by: deckers 29-Sep-2004, 07:30 AM

QUOTE (Cailiosa @ 28-Sep-2004, 01:46 PM)

I currently am located (or my parents, rather) in a little town about an hour north of Indianapolis, Indiana.

What town? I've probably been there, at least if you have a lumber yard I did. I used to sell building materials to lumber yards, so I've been to about a third of them in Indiana.

Erik Deckers

Posted by: maisky 29-Sep-2004, 07:50 AM

I am currently in transition from the North side of Chicago to Northern Virginia. As of this weekend, home is the Homestead Studio Suites in Chantilly. We will move to a place of our own when the money allows it.

Posted by: Dreamer1 29-Sep-2004, 08:09 AM

QUOTE (Ceciliastar1 @ 08-Sep-2004, 01:32 PM)

QUOTE (MacAibhistin @ 06-Sep-2004, 10:17 PM)

Ceciliastar1, what's wrong with Ohio? I've never been there, so I am quite curious as to your issues with the place?

Rory

Ceciliastar,
I can certainly understand your revulsion for Steubenville, having been through that area myself. It's one of the worst places to be, I'll agree, but please, please (!) don't judge all of Ohio by what you've experienced there!! I'm appalled that you would do so! I grew up just outside of Dayton, near the Huffman Dam and Wright Patterson AFB. My hubby grew up just outside of Columbus, in West Jefferson (small farm town). We both agree that you need to take a trip across I-70, across the State and away from Steubenville (far away!). Enjoy the rolling hills, and farms (no pollution!). Visit Columbus, and spend some time there. It's a growing, upbeat, warm, friendly, supportive City. Come an hour further West, and visit Dayton. You'll find people very much like yourself there, too. Stop along the way at the smaller towns, as well. You'll be surprised at the difference in mentality and outlook that you find.

Every State has its share of depressing, life-draining, morally bankrupt towns. You're so much stronger than any of that, and you're right not to let anyone there squelch that wonderful spirit! In three months you'll be leaving them all far behind. Just please don't let them represent the rest of the State!

Dreamer1

Posted by: Dreamer1 29-Sep-2004, 08:13 AM

QUOTE (maisky @ 29-Sep-2004, 09:50 AM)

Good Luck Maisky!! I've heard great things about Virginia!

Dreamer1

Posted by: sylvanus 29-Sep-2004, 10:10 AM

"Every State has its share of depressing, life-draining, morally bankrupt towns. You're so much stronger than any of that, and you're right not to let anyone there squelch that wonderful spirit! In three months you'll be leaving them all far behind. Just please don't let them represent the rest of the State! "

True enough. Western PA is pretty depressed (I was in school at Geneva, Beaver Falls.) but even there, there are good things. Finding them (or making them) are challenges at times... Press on!

Posted by: bubba 29-Sep-2004, 12:08 PM

I live in a fairly small town in Wisconsin, between Appleton and Green Bay. It isn't a bad place but it's getting too big to suit me. I'm contemplating a move to Canada.

Posted by: Avonlea22 29-Sep-2004, 12:11 PM

QUOTE (bubba @ 29-Sep-2004, 02:08 PM)

I'm contemplating a move to Canada.

oohh. I'm jealous! Where are you thinking of going to?

Posted by: Monarch's Own 29-Sep-2004, 12:14 PM

Born and raised in Germany. Moved there several times.

First lived in a small town right next to Friedberg (Elvis Presley was stationed there) and after that moved to the City of Hanau (famous for the Grimm Brothers) and then lived close to Bankerparadise Frankfurt.

Then I moved to States (Fort Hood, TX). After that I lived for one year in Kansas City, Missouri and finally ended up in North Carolina. Fayetteville is a typical Military Town (Fort Bragg and Pop Air Force Base are here), so you see a lot of camouflage LOL.

Well I hope to go back to Germany soon - to at least visit with my family - it's been 7 years since I was home.

Posted by: Herrerano 29-Sep-2004, 12:25 PM

I can't believe I haven't posted here, but I went back and looked through all of the posts and sure enough, I haven't posted here. I think I started to when the thread first appeared but was distracted by work and never made it.

Anyway, I live in the Republic of Panama, in the Provincia de Herrera in a tiny town that is located about 280 kilometers (about 170 miles) west and south of Panama City. Herrera is located on a peninsula (the Peninsula de Azuero) which sticks down into the Pacific ocean. Pes� is the town I live in and has one of the three distilleries in the country. Lattitude is about 7.7� North which means it is definitley a tropical place. There are only two seasons here, the Dry season which is called summer runs roughly from late December to early April, and the wet season, which is called winter which takes up the rest of the year. Temperatures average around 32 C year round (about 90�F). This part of Panama is the area that was originally settled by the Spanish when they came and not far from here is the oldest church in the Americas at a place called Nata de Los Caballeros. This part of the country is known for its observation of traditions and folklore. Much of the popular music is a traditional form of singing called a Decimo, which has to have a specific number of lines and rythm, and festivals down here look sort of like stepping back in time several hundred years.

<a href="http://www.geocities.com/livinginazuero/chitr3_03.jpg"><img height=120 width=104 src="http://www.geocities.com/livinginazuero/chitr3_03tmb.jpg" border=0 >

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Leo

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 29-Sep-2004, 01:04 PM

QUOTE (Herrerano @ 29-Sep-2004, 02:25 PM)

Pes� is the town I live in and has one of the three distilleries in the country.

Explains a lot.

Posted by: RovingWhistler 29-Sep-2004, 03:48 PM

I hail from New Jersey about a 5 minute drive from the central Jersey Shore.

Posted by: Dugadelphia 29-Sep-2004, 03:58 PM

I am currenlty living in Bellevue, Washington (a suburb of Seattle) and have been here for the past four years or so. We love it here and do not see leaving anytime soon.

I worked in higher education adminstration for a number of years, so I have also hung my hat in college towns in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and Utah. The mountains and skiing in Utah are incredible!

I grew up in Michigan and lived in many northern and western towns; Northport, Lake Leelanau, Kingsley, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ypsilanti and Alma (not in that order). I grew up a Michigan fan but went to grad school at State. However, my heart belongs to Alma College. Go Scots!

Posted by: RobertH 29-Sep-2004, 09:05 PM

Hello, Dugadelphia...we're almost neighbors!

Posted by: MacAibhistin 29-Sep-2004, 09:26 PM

I currently live under 10 centimetres (3 inches) of snow!!!

Rory

Posted by: Cailiosa 29-Sep-2004, 09:27 PM

QUOTE (deckers @ 29-Sep-2004, 08:30 AM)

QUOTE (Cailiosa @ 28-Sep-2004, 01:46 PM)

I currently am located (or my parents, rather) in a little town about an hour north of Indianapolis, Indiana.

What town? I've probably been there, at least if you have a lumber yard I did. I used to sell building materials to lumber yards, so I've been to about a third of them in Indiana.

Erik Deckers

I am from Marion, which is near Kokomo, Sweetzer, and Wabash. I'm not sure if we have a lumber yard -- we don't have much of anything.

Posted by: Dugadelphia 30-Sep-2004, 11:33 AM

QUOTE (RobertH @ 29-Sep-2004, 07:05 PM)

Hello, Dugadelphia...we're almost neighbors!

I noticed that too RobertH, though I suspect you may have been in my vicinity more often than I have been in your's

Posted by: RobertH 02-Oct-2004, 09:28 PM

Could be...I guess we may both have a good view if our mountain to the south pops!

Posted by: Dugadelphia 04-Oct-2004, 01:59 PM

Indeed we do!

Posted by: talleyrand 04-Oct-2004, 04:44 PM

I knew I liked you for some reason Rindy!

I've been through Riverton twice, know how to pronounce the name of Dubois and still dream about going backpacking again at the Whiskey Basin mountain range (it's where I picked up my other internet name of whiskey_basin). I think I actually have a TG&Y or Safeway or some region food chain's coupon card from my first visit out there. At any rate, I'm pretty sure Riverton is the town that I always wanted to stop in and see a movie at since it looked this little old-school looking movie theatre. Could have be Lander though since it's been 4 years since I've driven around in central Wyoming. My father-in-law on the other hand, goes to cattle sales weekly there. Any more, the furthest we head West is to Lisco to grab some grub, otherwise my Wyoming time is pretty much restricted to Torrington.

We ended up getting married on the other side of the state though out in Jackson Hole (Tetons/Yellowstone area). Glorious country.

Posted by: Rindy1202 04-Oct-2004, 04:54 PM

Hey tallyerand,

That is just bazzare. Small world huh? Did you get married in the church that looks out at the Tetons? Yes we are a small town and that theatre is still there. Although they rebuilt one of them put 4 theatres in. They have the downtown main street all tore up they are hoping to get all the resurfacing done here pretty quick. Yes Whiskey Basin is so beautiful.

Sincerely,
Rindy1202

Posted by: talleyrand 04-Oct-2004, 05:57 PM

We got married at Jenny Lake in the state park there. Nice simple ceremony with our families and gorgeous scenery. I'll have to scan some of the pictures in but they won't do it justice.

Posted by: Rindy1202 04-Oct-2004, 07:26 PM

I know exactly where you were. I could always look at the pictures though. Such a romantic place to be. We are having a lot of hunters now.
Heres to meeting you

Rindy

Posted by: Rindy1202 04-Oct-2004, 07:35 PM

QUOTE (sprdleyb @ 06-Sep-2004, 07:07 AM)

I live in Greeley, Colorado. It's about an hour north of Denver, not far from the Wyoming line. We are just a stones throw away from the Majestic Rocky Mountains on the plains of the "wild west".

Slainte

Hey we are almost neighbors! I know right where you live. I live in Riverton Wyoming.

Nice to meet ya
Rindy1202

Posted by: Rindy1202 04-Oct-2004, 07:38 PM

Whoops not sure what happened..

Posted by: Keltic 04-Oct-2004, 09:12 PM

Rindy,

After reading your post, I had to go on to the Wyoming tourism website to remind myself of the beauty of the state. I drove through Wyoming about 10 years ago and have always wanted to go back. It's now back in my sights again!!

BTW, I can't help but laugh every time I see mention of the "Tetons". Some lonely french explorers must have named them!!

Posted by: Rindy1202 05-Oct-2004, 02:17 PM

Hello Keltic,

Thank you for the compliment on the state. I think Wyoming gets left out a lot. We don't have a lot of population and that is the way most people who live here want it. I am sure there are some changes after 10 years. Where did you go when you drove through? Ten years is awhile ago.

Rindy

Posted by: Keltic 05-Oct-2004, 09:24 PM

QUOTE (Rindy1202 @ 05-Oct-2004, 04:17 PM)

We were driving through on I-90 and then over to Cody where we stayed overnight. We were on our way to Washington and were going to cut through Yellowstone. We didn't realize that some entrances weren't yet open. We ended up heading up to Bighorn Canyon in Montana and then eventually worked our way back to I-90.

I love doing driving trips. I tend to pick a destination and allow myself a lot more time to get there than necessary. Unfortunately, I didn't have as much time as I would have liked when I headed to Washington so I could only spend two days in Wyoming. I'll be back to explore more

Posted by: tsargent62 06-Oct-2004, 10:43 AM

I live in Lake Orion, Michigan. It's a far flung northern suburb of Detroit. It has a few pluses, not the least of which is nationally recognizes schools. I'm not a big fan of the Detroit area. My wife and I have been looking for an excuse to leave. She wants to move to Florida. I would love to move back to Colorado Springs, Colorado. We lived there for 2.5 years while serving in the US Army. We made a big mistake leaving Coloardo. I loved it there. The only down side is that there isn't an a big pipe band scene there. Being a drummer in pipe bands for going on 32 years that's pretty important to me. Given that, I should be living in Toronto or Halifax. Been to both places and loved them!

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 06-Oct-2004, 03:19 PM

Todd

May I suggest North Carolina? You've just got your IT degree and things are starting to hop again in the Raleigh Durham area (Red Hat, SAS, Cisco, etc.; there's a lot in this area for an IT guy) There are pipe bands in the area. We've got the mountains (true, not like Colorado, but a great deal like Scotland

), the beach and everything in between. Several Highland games through the year. It's a great place to be.

Give it a try.

Posted by: susieq76 06-Oct-2004, 03:56 PM

I thought I posted on here...but I guess not! I live in Durham, NC. It works for now!

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 06-Oct-2004, 04:00 PM

QUOTE (susieq76 @ 06-Oct-2004, 05:56 PM)

I live in Durham, NC.

If that's not enough to bring 'em in, I don't know what is.

Posted by: susieq76 06-Oct-2004, 04:07 PM

Yup, yup! Seriously though, Durham has it's share of good places. I love being in such an area of cultural diversity. Means there are lots of events going on over the weekends - festivals, fairs, etc.

You should move here, Todd. It is a cool place. I hear tell Broadway has a roving gang of kilt-wearing bearded scotsmen and has become quite dangerous. Durham is much safer. *says with tongue-in-cheek*

Posted by: urian 06-Oct-2004, 04:10 PM

I live deeeeeeeeeeeep in the heart if east texas, The oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches.
Other than it being the oldest town(and where my son is) there is nothing else going for it. No business, no turism, nada.

Posted by: susieq76 06-Oct-2004, 04:11 PM

but it has urian!

Posted by: urian 06-Oct-2004, 04:22 PM

LOL
ahh shucks ma'am!

as soon as I can figure out how to get out of here(preferably before I become homeless) It wont.
But thanks*hugs*

Posted by: Nansaidh 06-Oct-2004, 05:45 PM

QUOTE (CelticRose @ 04-Sep-2004, 08:43 PM)

I live in Arizona, land of the heat, dust and cacti!

[SIZE=7][FONT=Courier]Hi CelticRose. I most recently moved form Mesa. I use to live in Tucson. I loved Tucson. the air is clean most of the year. I miss Arizona. I'm living in Bakersfield,CA. It's California. I was born and raised in So. Cal, and can quite hinestly say that I didn't miss it. But this is where the work is. Where in AZ? anybody else from the God's oven???

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Posted by: freekenny 06-Oct-2004, 10:54 PM

O'siyo,
I live everywhere

cause I just love to travel!~ I live in the Bluegrass State, Cane-tuck-ee (sacred land), AKA Kentucky for the most part but, spend a great deal of time in North Carolina. Topsail Island, Wilmington and the Charlotte area~ Both states are simply splendid with so much to enjoy~~

I have resided, for a time, in every state on the Eastern seaboard with the exception of 4 states

...what an experience~

~~Sty-U

Posted by: Avonlea22 07-Oct-2004, 08:35 AM

QUOTE (tsargent62 @ 06-Oct-2004, 12:43 PM)

She wants to move to Florida.

Ugh! Don't do it unless you like sweltering heat. On the plus side though, if you move near Dunedin, FL...that is big pipe country.

Seems to be a lot of people here from NC. My wife and I would like to live there, and are considering it, as long as my ex-wife moves there too. We took a look at the Asheville area, but there didn't seem to be a big job markte there. We'd like to be close to the mountains, if not actually in them. Any suggestions?

Posted by: CelticRose 09-Oct-2004, 08:08 PM

Brian! Me and hubby lived in Asheville for two years. I was lucky enough to find a job, but hubby was not! It was very demoralizing for him. Plus, a hint of advice..............they do not absolutely like outsiders! Other than that it is so very beautiful and we loved it the two years we lived there!

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 10-Oct-2004, 05:04 AM

Brian

Charlotte area and Winston Salem/Greensboro areas are both close to the mountains (one to two hours drive). Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill is about three to four hours drive time. Then there are Concord, Mooresville, Salisbury, Lexington, Thomasville and High Point between Charlotte and Greensboro. Between Winston Salem and Asheville are Statesville, Hickory and Morganton. Northern part of mountains there's Boone, Mount Airy and Wilkesboro.

High growth part of the state is Charlotte to Greensboro to Raleigh along interstates 85 and 40.

Just like anywhere, some folks don't like outsiders and some welcome them with open arms. Just depends on who you happen to meet.

Posted by: Fearchara 10-Oct-2004, 02:04 PM

I now live in Florida, the Hurricane State...I mean, the Sunshine State. I live in Jacksonville (which claims to be the largest US city land-wise) not far from the Navy base. The talk around here these days is the upcoming Superbowl; but I'm not a football fan, so it will just mean crowded conditions for me.

I have noticed that most of the people I meet here are from somewhere else, and I have met a lot of people from Britain, who absolutely love it here. Although Jacksonville is in the northern part of the state, it is still hot and very humid, and there always seems to be a thunderstorm in the afternoon. It has been quite an adjustment to seeing palm trees instead of maple and oak trees, and I miss seeing the leaves change colors.

Posted by: Annabelle 10-Oct-2004, 07:45 PM

I live in a galaxy far far away
and If I told ya I'd have to kill ya!

ha ha

Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 10-Oct-2004, 10:47 PM

QUOTE (Annabelle @ 10-Oct-2004, 09:45 PM)

I live in a galaxy

Galaxies were good cars. If you have to live in one I guess you could do worse (like a Falcon or a Corvair)

Posted by: Aaediwen 11-Oct-2004, 02:56 AM

"Now scanning the Ford Galaxy."

Posted by: WizardofOwls 30-Nov-2004, 08:14 PM

QUOTE (Aaediwen @ 11-Oct-2004, 04:56 AM)

"Now scanning the Ford Galaxy."

Is that anywhere near the Betty Ford Clinic???

Posted by: WizardofOwls 27-Dec-2004, 07:34 PM

Hi there! We've had a bunch of new members join lately, so I thought I'd resurrect this thread! Anyone care to share about your hometown?

Posted by: gwenlee 28-Dec-2004, 02:38 PM

I live in Georgia, in the Northwest town of Aragon, and like most people I have to commute to the Atlanta area for work. Its worth it though because I live on five acres and can have my horses in the yard to look at. The weather is not bad, although it can be humid during the summer.

Posted by: WizardofOwls 01-Apr-2005, 07:33 PM

Would any of our new members (or old members for that matter) care to tell us about your hometowns? I'd love to hear about it!

Posted by: mingkee 01-Apr-2005, 08:15 PM

I was born and raised in Tin Wan (a little town in Aberdeen, HONG KONG), located in a valley, a beautiful place with mountains and fishermen harbour
Aberdeen.....not the harbour in Scotland, it's a place in Hong Kong

now I'm living in NYC, where I find some Irish there

well, my density is bound with Celtic...

Posted by: WizardofOwls 01-Apr-2005, 08:30 PM

Wow , Mingkee! I didn't know that there was a place called Aberdeen in Hong Kong! That's pretty cool! Did you go to the St. Patrick's Day parade?

Posted by: Fiddler 01-Apr-2005, 08:42 PM

I just read this thread all the way through. Isn't it funny how people from all over are attracted to certain kinds of surroundings. I have lived all over this great country from coastal cities to small flatland towns. Now in my present home in the Georgia foothills I have found great friends in public safety. There is something good to be found where ever you are but I think there is a spiritual connection imbedded in all of us that draws us to a particular type of surrounding. I grew up in a small Illinois town but felt the pull of the ocean at an early age. Living here gives me the best of everything. A trip to the coast every once in a while replenishes my depleted salt supply and my trips into the Georgia foothills keeps my land legs firm.

Posted by: mingkee 01-Apr-2005, 09:38 PM

QUOTE (WizardofOwls @ 01-Apr-2005, 09:30 PM)

Wow , Mingkee! I didn't know that there was a place called Aberdeen in Hong Kong! That's pretty cool! Did you go to the St. Patrick's Day parade?

no, I didn't
because I had to work
recently I got fired from old job, and got another 3 days later
the recent boss is an Irish