Raleigh/Durham, NC..checking into the area

[cyrus buelton]

No offense taken Cyrus. Portland may be too small. Boston is close though.


**Thought about that more.  I would enjoy Portland.   It has a lot going for it, i.e.: small city, a history, close to the ocean, restauraunts, rivers/lakes for kayaking, Mtns aren't too far away, the outdoors, climbing, goo roads for riding, change of seasons (although..may be too harsh like Michigan), close to a big city, etc.  But..like I said..it may get too small too quick. 

My brother lived in Portland for about 4mons a few years back. He is a very simple person, loves the outdoors, etc. He couldn't wait to leave

(no offense to our Maine residents)



New Hampshire is a different place. Nate will tell you that.

As their moto states "live free or die"

been there a few times for work..........yeah, it is a different place. It would be NOTHING like you are used to.

[Randimus Maximus]

He is a very simple person

So is IZ.

[brix821]

 I have lived in Richmond for my entire life.  Richmond is a great city, that has a lot going for it.  The james river runs right through downtown, including some breif class 4 rapids.  Cost of living is very affordable, and you would only be about 2 hours away from D.C. and the beach.  we have a great food and art scene, and have recently gotten a great new venue that is bringing big acts back to the city.  i am going to see Dinosaur Jr. there next month!  The fan is a great area to live in, bu real estate is prettty pricey to buy. P.M. if you have any questions, and we hope to see you soon!

[IZ]

My brother lived in Portland for about 4mons a few years back. He is a very simple person, loves the outdoors, etc. He couldn't wait to leave

(no offense to our Maine residents)



New Hampshire is a different place. Nate will tell you that.

As their moto states "live free or die"

been there a few times for work..........yeah, it is a different place. It would be NOTHING like you are used to.

I don't know a thing about NH??


Thanks Brix..sounds cool.  I'm getting a sea kayak.  Maybe I should get one for the rapids too?!   

[Randimus Maximus]

I don't know a thing about NH??


Thanks Brix..sounds cool.  I'm getting a sea kayak.  Maybe I should get one for the rapids too?!   

Is there a sea in Austin that you can kayak on?

[IZ]

Is there a sea in Austin that you can kayak on?

If you got your azz down here for SxSW..you'd see that we have a few lakes in the area.

[804monster]

I have lived in Richmond for my entire life.  Richmond is a great city, that has a lot going for it.  The james river runs right through downtown, including some breif class 4 rapids.  Cost of living is very affordable, and you would only be about 2 hours away from D.C. and the beach.  we have a great food and art scene, and have recently gotten a great new venue that is bringing big acts back to the city.  i am going to see Dinosaur Jr. there next month!  The fan is a great area to live in, bu real estate is prettty pricey to buy. P.M. if you have any questions, and we hope to see you soon!

I have lived here in Richmond since I was 12. I agree with Brix, we have a great art scene and thanks to some good colleges in and around the city, you have a interesting mix of people that live here. Our city roads are crap but some great routes in the counties. Unfortunately, our european bike scene is pretty weak in my opinion. Alot of harley riders and squids. Our food is some of the best in the nation.

[IZ]

I have lived here in Richmond since I was 12. I agree with Brix, we have a great art scene and thanks to some good colleges in and around the city, you have a interesting mix of people that live here. Our city roads are crap but some great routes in the counties. Unfortunately, our european bike scene is pretty weak in my opinion. Alot of harley riders and squids. Our food is some of the best in the nation.

That sucks!  I see your Duc shop closed too.    

The Aikido scene is kind of weak as well.

Hmmm..guess we'll have to make a trip out there to see what's up in all these areas.

[Randimus Maximus]

If you got your azz down here for SxSW..you'd see that we have a few lakes in the area.

lakes do not equal seas.

and where was my invite?

[herm]

My brother lived in Portland for about 4mons a few years back. He is a very simple person, loves the outdoors, etc. He couldn't wait to leave

(no offense to our Maine residents)



New Hampshire is a different place. Nate will tell you that.

As their moto states "live free or die"

been there a few times for work..........yeah, it is a different place. It would be NOTHING like you are used to.

4 months? give me a break. Portland is not "maine." besides, thats not even long enough to see the seasons change if you dont time it right.

NH is no different than Oregon, except no income tax.......and a high property tax. same type of folks doing the same thing.

if you come to Maine or New Hampshire Iz, we will take care of you (and we wont razz you too much......)

[IZ]

lakes do not equal seas.

and where was my invite?

Oops..did I say you were invited?  I meant Stella. 

[ducrider45]

Richmond is nasty! I have had a few jobs in and around the city. I feel like I need to take a shower just talking about it. Nasty!

[IZ]

Richmond is nasty! I have had a few jobs in and around the city. I feel like I need to take a shower just talking about it. Nasty!

Lansing and Detroit are nasty too but there's still some areas around each one that I'd live in. 

[Super T.I.B]

Nothing to contribute, just an interested reader. 

[804monster]

Ours did close, but i hear we might be getting another soon. If not, we still have a great duc shop; Richmond Superbike.