Raleigh/Durham, NC..checking into the area

[ducducgooseme]

IZ, Portland ME is really cool and not isolated.  You can be in bean town in no time flat.  But yes, East coast winters suck a bit.

[duccarlos]

Quick, someone please photoshop his head onto a Carmen San Diego body!

If it wasn't for the winter I would be living in the DC area. It's extremely diverse and the food selection is endless.

[cyrus buelton]

you going to be OK leaving your boyfriend Greg?

Dude, he left Seattle a long time ago.


Where you been?

[LA]

I live in NE for a few years and loved it, but finally got tired of the NE winters - I'm from S. Carolina.

Lived south of DC on the Pautuxent River for a few years and love it - expensive, but can get into DC quickly and live in the country.  West side outside DC is cool too. Did I mention it's expensive.  I love DC.

Asheville, NC area is one of the nicest places on earth to live.  I've lived everywhere and the S. Eastern mountains are tits.  Give it a look.  Don't care what anybody says, Ducati roads just don't get any better than this.

LA

[IZ]

Thanks all. Keep the info coming!

Looked into Asheville in the past. It looks cool but seems a bit isolated and kind of small...reminds me of Flagstaff.

[jdubbs32584]

Thanks all. Keep the info coming!

Looked into Asheville in the past. It looks cool but seems a bit isolated and kind of small...reminds me of Flagstaff.

Asheville is small and the nearest big city is Charlotte, which is 2 hours away. The riding is amazing though and if you're looking for a slower pace of living and less people, its a good place to go.

But I think you might get bored there.

[IZ]

Yes, I would. I didn't get bored in Southern FL or Seattle and could have stayed in both for awhile except for weather conditions.

OTOH...Phoenix, Tucson, Ann Arbor, Austin...   :/

Lil' IZ iz in the planning. Need to get settled in again. 

[cyrus buelton]

Are you sure these areas really fit the scene that you like?


Phoenix -> West Palm -> Seattle -> Austin -> Maine? or Asheville?


You dont seem like the type that would remotely enjoy Maine, no offense or anything.

[Triple J]

Need to get settled in again. 

[IZ]

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. 

[Sinister]

.. are you referring to Sinister? We left Seattle a year ago.

And life hasn't been the same...I WISH I COULD QUIT YOU!!!

[herm]

check out Portsmouth NH, commuting distance to boston (so is Manchester, NH for that matter)

you should be looking for a place with good schools, low taxes, and mild nightlife (since yur not gonna enjoy it anyway)

[duccarlos]

I still think somewhere near to DC is ideal. Just the multi cultural aspect draws me.

[IZ]

Carlos..yes, the multicultural aspects of Southern FL and Seattle is what I liked about those areas.

[IZ]

And life hasn't been the same...I WISH I COULD QUIT YOU!!!

Quit blowing smoke up my azz Sin! The only thing you can't quit is the mini burgers and other foods at the UFC parties.