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Post by adhdtimes4 on Dec 28, 2003 22:03:30 GMT -5
Hey, Sierra, we have a house in Lebanon we aren't using...With unbelievable views of the Cedars, it's in a small town, but all the universities in Beirut are about 45 minutes away. Some really big names play in Baalbek - Sting was there last year. It snows a bit, but not too much, but you're within driving distance of great ski slopes AND the Mediterranean Sea. You might have a bit of trouble with the politics, but at least you'd still be far away from your family!
So, what do you think! LOL
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Post by finnmom on Dec 29, 2003 11:02:42 GMT -5
ADHDTIMES4 Very nice suggestion you give for Sierra!! Allthough the political athmosphere would scare me a little(!) bit. I think it´s quite a "hot potato" these days/years/decades (you take a pic!)  The thing I really love in here is the peace! We are such a small nation, but positive thing´s go on and on; low criminalism, clear nature, clear water, good communal education, good communal health care, safety...... Well, there seem´s to be quite a lot to be thankfull! Marja(do i sound a little patriotic?) |
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Post by sierra on Dec 29, 2003 22:06:00 GMT -5
A view of the Cedars huh? And Sting plays there. That's one musician I will head down to the flatlands to hear even today. Ski Slopes and Mediterranean beaches both within driving distance. Sounds like all the comforts of home.
If California politics burns my britches I'm probably not hardy enough for Lebanon though. Thank you for the chuckle though. Bean Sprout's been getting on my nerves today. Who knows. He may survive the night because I keep thinking about a nice house near the Cedars.
Finnmom, you have just cause for loving your beautiful country. I've talked to many a student and professor who don't even mind being up there near the Arctic Circle because it's so beautiful and peaceful.
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Post by mskris on Jan 6, 2004 15:05:57 GMT -5
I live right on the Delaware river between PA and NJ (my town, not my house). I grew up in Northern NJ in a suburb of NYC - it was nice when I was there, but way too crowded (read, traffic) now. My dh grew up near Princeton and we now live about 30 mins from there.
We have quite a bit of access to culture, and there are lots of colleges/universities because we're right between Philadelphia and NYC, less the urban crime and crowding.
Bucks Co., PA is very beautiful with lots of history (think Washington crossing the Delaware). Our school system (Pennsbury) is award-winning, but I'm finding it all comes down to the particular school at which your kids are enrolled. T is in 3rd grade and the former principal of the school just retired (I'm like RosyRed - yee-ha!). I think he was probably a good administrator, but when it came to individual kids, forget it. I was very frustrated with him. Fortunately, the new principal is much more responsive/receptive and I really like her. She seems genuinely concerned about T and his progress and listens to my concerns/requests openly.
I will say this, though - PA is definitely lagging behind NJ in special education training and concern. When we were in NJ, T was identified by the school as needing resources and they were only too glad to work with us in setting up a 504, etc. They had forms, guidelines, compliance officers, etc. PA was basically clueless (at least T's school/principal). Pennsbury's answer to 504 was 2 sentences!! I wrote T's 504 myself, and took it upon myself to educate the school regarding ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, medications, accomodations, etc.!! I still take T to a pediatric neurologist in NJ - it's worth the 1.5 hour trip twice a year.
That said, I love our area, our church, our community. We've lived here about 10 years and are very happy with the proximity of conveniences like shopping, etc, without feeling it encroaches on our home. Traffic is getting worse as people discover our area, but I have a 14-mile commute to work near Princeton, NJ which takes me 22 mins. door-to-door. I have all the advantages and very few disadvantages. There's a lot of open space/farmland near/in my town, and though it's not large, it's not too small (I don't like everyone watching everyone else, but they're there if you reach out to them). Most of the area is well-educated professionals, which is one reason the schools are good, IMHO.
Weather-wise it's moderate. We get some snow, but nothing I'd consider excessive (a few inches a few times a year, unless there's a freak storm), winter temps are in the high 30s - 40s. Summer can get humid, but it's usually in the 80s rather than any hotter. Then again, we have the river and the Jersey shore is only an hour away, as are the Pocono Mts., so there are lots of "getaway" choices.
I'm happy here. So much so that when we moved to NW NJ for 18 mos from 2001 to 2003, I was eager to get back (we moved back last March). I don't think our school system has any problems that can't be found in any district - it all comes down to individual players and how involved you are.
Politically, we're in a Republican state, but the more suburban/urban areas are Democratic (Phila and Pittsburgh). One forgets that the majority of the state is quite rural (think Lancaster). I've been pleased with our latest 2 state governors, both Democrats. Fiscally, PA is doing okay with modest growth.
Kris
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Post by rosyred45 on Jan 6, 2004 19:58:04 GMT -5
Alright Kris, now I don't feel bad, you didn't like your super either...
Any how.... We are only down at the Delaware Memorial Bridge, ok, well, about 20 miles towards the shore, but my husband grew up at EXIT 1. HAHA...I never heard of that expression until he told me about 10 yrs ago.
I guess that's what I get for being in the sticks.....and moving back to the center of the sticks.....
Have a good one
Kaiti
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Post by Honeysmom on Jan 7, 2004 0:01:02 GMT -5
I can sympathize with anyone living By inlaws!! we literally moved across state to get rid of them and they still do not go away!! We bought my inlaws old house, MISTAKE. WE now live 3 hours away!
I live in Western Central Wisconsin. I love it. I love snow. I love our school for the most part. I just hate it when they give me a hard time for attendance of a 4 yo when he is missing for doc appts. The people here are great. Scenery is beautiful. No offense, but I do not know how people can live without snow. Sledding, snowmobiling, ice scating, you are missing it.
I also like it here b/c I live in an area that is very diverse in culture. We have Mexicans, Native Americans, African Americans, and my kids are learning there is more to life than just plain old white people. (I hope I used the correct terms when discribing race I have no intention of offending anyone.)
Wisconsin RULES!!!
Becky
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Post by camismom on Jan 7, 2004 15:02:57 GMT -5
Well, let me say this, you wouldn't want to come here! hehe ;D Although we rarely see snow, we have terrible heat in the summer with killer humidity. And I can say this from first-hand knowledge, the school districts here stink!! I know because I work for one, and am working with (or trying to) the one my daughter's in and not seeing much as of yet. I would move in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose! A heartbeat!! I have always said that I'd like to move somewhere "in between". Only in the south can you spend New Year's Day on your boat in 70 degree weather, but in the summer it flips to near 100! Yet, extreme north tends to have extreme snow! In between, where there's occasional snow in winter, and no humidity in summer is the place for me! ...... although, listening to BBW talk about her home makes me think for all the other benefits, I could learn to live with constant snow. Heck, I know I could! Afterall, you can always put more clothing on, but you can only take so much off! ;D .... BBW, my husband works for a billboard company. Anything that can be done to a billboard he can do. I am a computer operator, but have also worked as a scecretary in a school guidance office. Keep your eyes open for a job and house for us! If you hear of anything, we're moving in!  Good luck on your search Sierra! |
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Post by Jenn on Jan 7, 2004 15:24:28 GMT -5
What I like about my area is the mountains I can see from my front yard. The kids go to county school and k-8 there are less than 500 kids. The school is doing the best they can for my kids with what the state can give them.
Also here in Tennessee you have 4 seasons unlike the part of Texas where i was raised where you have 2 seasons. Hot and Really Hot...lol
Where I live there are no street lights so the moon is so bright and the stars are so awsome. The cold winter nights make everything seem so crisp.
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Post by sierra on Jan 7, 2004 15:35:14 GMT -5
Thanks, Camismom your description of your area was wonderful! That's not a part of the country I was even thinking of but I'll have to give my criteria some more thought. I found a website that asks you a bunch of questions and then recommends potential locations based on your answers. I tried it out and got a few places I'd actually consider and was already thinking about. Also got a whole bunch of places in Arkansas and Louisiana that weren't on my radar screen. Much as I love to visit New Orleans I don't want to live there. But there it was along with Lafayette and Baton Rouge and Alexandria and Nachitoches and Shreveport and Monroe and Covington. The website is www.findyourspot.comWell shut my mouth. The questionnaire needs to let you specify how much distance you want to keep between yourself and your relatives! They want some personal info which you can make up if you want. But it's free. The suggested cities and towns have profiles to read. Types of schools and types of sporting activities and just about anything you can think of besides proximity to relatives is on the questionnaire. |
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Post by rosyred45 on Jan 7, 2004 18:29:01 GMT -5
I'm trying that web site now, just to see what it is....
Thanks for the laugh
Kaiti
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Post by BBW4EVR1 on Jan 8, 2004 0:13:03 GMT -5
Honeysmom-where in Wisconsin do you live? I am guessing near Milwaukee? Camismom- The house next door was for sale-but property here goes quickly. Another nice thing about our area-real estate prices. Taxes are a little high-but the real estate prices are very reasonable. We bought our home (built in 1940-addition put on in '70s-four bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, dining room, sitting room, central air - for those nasty summer days, two car garage, full corner lot in town) ten years ago and we paid $64,900. Of course the closest metropolitan area is 50 miles away which would include any sort of shopping, grocery store that has any variety, any major medical facilities--but we manage. It is wonderful here! The closet city to us would be Minneapolis/St. Paul. Lots of job opportunities there. So, I will keep you in mind! How about next door to us and my in-laws? I offered that to Sierra once, funny, she didn't think it would work for her! And yes, you would learn to love snow!! |
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Post by rosyred45 on Jan 8, 2004 6:26:47 GMT -5
Oh that was so neat. Of course I like the rural type, but get this, at that site, it told me of Johnston PA: My husband has family out that way.....Oh, Waterville Maine, I have Family in Cornville...plus we've been up there for a few weddings. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!
Oh well, back to the real world. Although My Uncle up in Maine told my husband that we could have the house next to him if we cleaned it out..........Know that Pack rat Thread? I got it honest, he collects "antiques"
Kaiti
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