Poll : If you could live anywhere - where, why ?

cebudragonlady

My dream place would be San Pedro, California - overlooking the Pacific ,where the temperatures
are mild and a breeze is always blowing.

Chari

ray a

Jackson, Mississippi

Parabeagle

New York City, but the WHEN is more important: New York City, circa 1883. x:-)

Rockie

I would say Seattle, Washington. Even if it's rainy, I do like the climate. And...it's a little more affordable than CA.

Next best would be San Diego, CA, but I would have to win a multi-million dollar lottery as I would like to live in the style to which I have become accustomed. South Carolina dollars would not go very far in CA.

As the heat and humidity climb in South Carolina, almost anywhere other than the Deep South is preferable.

sonny

WHY guys? you didn't answer the question.

MOMANUFACTURER

I'm with Rockie...Somewhere minus humidity would be wonderful. Colorado would be great. Cool temps...snow...mountains...what more could you want?

Parabeagle

Well, just stay away from Oregon, guys... we're about 160 miles south of Seattle and our climate is much more favorable. However, we already have too many Californians (but deep-Southerners are welcome if they're female, pretty, single and have that absolutely adorable drawl). x;-)

Gillian3

#1 Guanajuato, Mexico and it will be within the next year or so, at least on a part time basis. It is a colonial city in the highlands of Mexico. I could go on and on.

#2 Where I am, North San Diego County, where we will be the part of the year we are not in Mexico. The best part of #2 is the weather.

rad

Turks and Caicos - by far the most beautiful place I've ever seen in my life. Why? Perfect temperatures, no humidity, warm water that is so clear I could see my toes when I was neck deep and all the seafood a girl can eat! All I'd need is an endless supply of sunscreen.

Ok, yes, that is a total fantasy. I'd like to live in NYC, I love the energy, the people, the anomymity, and, of course, the SHOPPING! I'm thinking of moving there so if anyone knows of a good deal on an apartment, let me know x:D.

But truly, aside from our morbidly long winters, I do love Boston. No matter where life takes me, this will always be my home.

Dan

I have lived all over the country but where would I like to live a this time is …. Three hours from the nearest big city, five ski areas within a two hour drive, less then two hours from two major national parks, and in an area with some of the best fishing and hunting in the country. That would be southeastern Idaho. Might as well be happy wherever you are.

HRsage

I've lived in the same city of Ventura, CA all my life and I don't think I would want to live anywhere else.

The weather is always perfect, it's a beach town, it's close enough to drive to bigger cities or to the mountains for skiing. It's one of the safest cities in the US according the the FBI. I have an incredible house with family very close by. It still has that small city feel where people say "Hi" when they walk by.
Not that many people have heard of it and so it's not overpopulated- YET.

The only real downside that I can think of is it's in California. I thought about moving because of that, but I think the benefits of living here outweigh the mess of the State. Oh and the housing prices are just ridiculously expensive because the city won't allow new homes.

If I won the lottery tomorrow I would still be living here. I would just get a little vacation home in Aruba too. x:D

System

I would pick somewhere warmer than Maryland. It has to be by a large body of water, either the ocean or a large lake. Not in a major city but close by. I haven't 'shopped' around enough to pick a place for sure. I though Ashville, NC was great. Mountains, lakes, warm . . mmmm.

Rockie

>Well, just stay away from Oregon, guys... we're
>about 160 miles south of Seattle and our climate
>is much more favorable. However, we already
>have too many Californians (but deep-Southerners
>are welcome if they're female, pretty, single
>and have that absolutely adorable drawl). x;-)

Y'all put on the porch lite! I'll be on the next plane!

System

Charleston, SC. Great food, beaches, a laid back attitude, and the shopping and historic districts are fabulous - I'd move there in a heartbeat! Right now I'm grateful for where I am now, in York, SC, in a snug little house with two stupid dogs, two cats who defy description, and a great husband.

System

Why in the world do you pick Jackson?

Don D

I like where I live because it's virtually crime-free, small but growing hugely, has strict city standards (no tree cutting, no tacky signs, no billboards, paint color ordinances, no trucks, WalMart has giant white columns, apartments are banned), is located very near a huge manmade reservoir/lake, is close enough to the state capitol (12 miles) without all the hustle and bustle. It's home now. Rather than live someplace else, my wish would be to have enough money and time to travel to any place I wanted just to visit, but then come back. I do like Ashville NC, Aspen CO, New Orleans, Destin FL, Toronto and the entire Smokey Mountains. My bumper sticker says, "Where The Hell Is Elkton MD?" x:-)

deniseE

I've traveled a good bit and found wonderful things about other areas...I did love San Diego...and could see myself living in Hawaii...but I have to be honest...I love PA. We have all four seasons...and usually they are not so long that you're exhausted of the one before the next rolls in....I love the trees and hills...and the mix of city and country.

I don't think I could be anywhere else.

ray a

"Where The Hell Is Elkton MD?"

Near Philadelphia. Wanna live there?

HRinNH

Dan, I thought you were referring to Concord, NH. I have lived in FL, TX, MA, VT, NY, ME and CT. This is by far the prettiest place. We're within an hour or two from everything you described...plus it was voted the #1 healthy state in the country.

HRinNH

Yeah, there are no SPIEDIES there, Ray.

National Guard

Elkton, MD is a great little town rich in history. John Smith is said to have discovered it and named it the "Head of the Elk" It is equal distance from Philadelphia and Baltimore(sports fan have many teams to choose from). Equal distance from snow skiing in the PA mountains and sunny beaches of NJ, DE, and MD and even the Outer Banks, NC. I grew up in Florida and lived in Germany for a while and many other places. Once I discovered Elkton - I decided to live here. But alas we are fighting or dealing with the pressures to expand housing and shopping and bring new business (a growth explosion) so if no one else believes it - that is fine with me. It's a catch 22 - don't necessarily want our secret to get out!

Other than that - I think I would move to New Zealand if I could. Why? Because they kept mentioning it at the Academy Awards.x;-)

safety

Sam where are you?

Don I agree that the best option would be to have enough resources to be able to travel wherever one wanted to.

HRinNH

but it's fun to think 'what if?'
Thanks Chari...

Cheryl C.

Parabeagle

Porch light's on, Rockie. Please bring some Milo's Sweet Tea and biscuits with you? x;-) I'll meet you at the airport. x:-)

System

Why, I'm from Elkton, Maryland that you've heard tell of! Look on the map at the little dot at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. Boating, fishing, near the ocean, the C&D Canal, the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and the first SUPER SIZED Wal-mart in the USA (soon to be constructed).

Elkton, by the way, is known as the Marriage Capital. Elkton had the youngest 'without consent' age for marrying, which was age 14. People eloped here to visit the Chapel, still in existence. Somewhere there's a list of famous people who got married in Elkton. In an episode of "The Honeymoners" (for those who remember) the Chapel is featured when a couple eloped to Elkton.

Also, George Washington slept here.

smaces_twin

I grew up in Hendersonville, NC and moved back about 10 years ago. It is 20 miles southeast of Asheville. I would like to have a home in Hooterville (Hendersonville) and a home on the SC coast. My good news is that it might be possible. If anyone comes to the Asheville area let me know and I can give you some ideas on where to stay, eat, etc. If you golf be sure to look me up. Most of the best courses are private, but you can go to some and pretend to be shopping for property and get a free round.

Don, there are some great places to ride a motorcycle in the area. The new Highway 26 extension to TN and HWY 64/74 that connects Asheville and southeastern TN through the Nantahala gorge. It is absolutely beautiful scenery.

DeidreFR5

I can't imagine living anywhere but New England. I especially love my little town of Lakeville. We are near Providence and Boston (NYC is only 3 hours away), we have great sports (politics for spectators), 4 seasons (so just as you get tired of one, a new one is around the corner), great seafood and tons of ethnic restaurants. I'm right on a 7x2 mile pond and have a sailboat, stinkboat and kayak on my dock - I get to go to church by boat, visit neighbors afterwards and even go to a little waterside restarant for pizza and beer. I do like to vacation in New Orleans (music) and Key West (scuba).

Don D

Our new Wal Mart with Corinthian columns, pastel exterior colors and deep red brick, no sign, no visible bays and screened from all sides with huge trees brought in and a roofline where it's prohibited for the roof A/C units to be seen, is the largest in the USA. I've heard they're not even allowed to sell neon underwear, but I've not shopped for any. x:-)

rad

I went snorkeling in Key West during jellyfish season. 40 bucks for me to spend ten minutes in the water panicking and trying to stay away from jellyfish bigger than me.

DeidreFR5

That's why you should take up scuba diving - head to toe neophrene (sp) keeps things like that from bothering you.

CarrieMP

Saratoga Springs, NY. 3 hours from Boston, 3 hours from NYC, 1 hour to the Adirondack Moutains and great skiing. In the summertime the horserace track is open and there is something going on every night, whether it is an outdoor festival, a rock concert, the balet...you name it Saratoga has it.