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06.24.20, 00:45 AM General Topics
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any suggestions on where to live? 39F, love the outdoors/hiking, swimming, 70s temps, not religious, no DCs, not a night owl/nightlife, like folk house concerts, comedy, about $2M in savings, job would not be coming with me... may be better to ask tomorrow [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.24.20, 12:45 AM Flag
 

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does having a viable job market for your (unstated) profession matter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:46 AM Flag
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op-would help, hoping remote is an option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:59 AM Flag
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LA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:46 AM Flag
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op-thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:01 AM Flag
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San Diego [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:49 AM Flag
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op-over LA? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:01 AM Flag
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job market here isn't awesome though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:49 AM Flag
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S.F./Berkeley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:53 AM Flag
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op-over socal? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:02 AM Flag
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Agree, Bay Area mom here. Lots of outdoors, cool temps (70s in summer), lots of diverse option of things to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:16 AM Flag
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op-sounds great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.20, 03:14 AM Flag
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Richmond, VA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 12:59 AM Flag
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op-not california, interesting, why richmond? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:02 AM Flag
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Quirky, architectural character with townhouses, close to nature, near river, good climate, college town, small comedy scene, folk festival, pretty liberal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:45 AM Flag
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op-that sounds promising, similar to asheville too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:33 AM Flag
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Richmond is ok but not a great place to live. It is NOT like Ashville. When we went to visit University of Richmond, they talked about how the city is improving but it still has decently high crime. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:55 AM Flag
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Richmond is not like Asheville, I agree. In both places, politics are a much bigger issue than you might imagine from a visit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:37 PM Flag
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op-good to know, thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:15 PM Flag
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Extremely hot in summer, as is Austin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:15 AM Flag
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op-bummer, sigh, probably mosquito heaven too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:33 AM Flag
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LA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:01 AM Flag
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Menver, Colorado (Denver). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:02 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:02 AM Flag
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op-another replier said boulder. i also like golden and colorado springs. but just the weather this week - hot! - and of course winter. also read there may be men but they don't want to marry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:32 AM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:31 AM Flag
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Costa Rica! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:07 AM Flag
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op-I love visiting but am I too young? feels like more of a retirement plan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:23 AM Flag
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np. It's full of younger people too, a lot of the followers of that guy who preaches "retire young" choose to live there. I know a few tech guys who were remote for a long time and lived there for a while. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:48 AM Flag
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op-san jose or? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:26 AM Flag
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god no, san jose is a dump [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 11:23 AM Flag
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They are all over, you can join an expat group and research. People will give you lots of good advice, but most of all you have to visit. The areas can very a lot, some are more densely populated, some not, there are the beach towns or mountain areas. But if you are looking to date, your pool will smaller I think, so the US may be a better option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:30 PM Flag
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^^vary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:04 PM Flag
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op-thank you, yes I want a social life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:16 PM Flag
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Too hot and muggy for someone who like 70s [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 11:52 AM Flag
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op-thank you, i liked the mountains and west coast, where it is cooler, but trade offs with those [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:16 PM Flag
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Laurel Canyon area bc it is outdoorsy and has a fun, music/arts community; Sausalito/Mill Valley for the the same reason and better match for temperature; parts of San Diego; I would also say South Pasadena, but it is very hot there. If you are open to seasons, consider parts of Vermont, Rhode Island, Oregon, and maybe Seattle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:09 AM Flag
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op-wow, thanks! appreciate specifics. will investigate laurel canyon, sausalito, mill valley more. agree south pasadena los angeles is too hot. where in san diego? I like seasons but prefer to visit rather than live through winter-so vermont, rhode island, seattle and oregon--PNW has great hiking, so pretty! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:23 AM Flag
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Seattle doesn't have winter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:46 AM Flag
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This. Seattle temps in winter are high 40s-low 50s. Tulips and such bloom in February. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:49 AM Flag
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op-last year seattle had a massive snow dump and closed the city. yes seattle has winter. vancouver gets double the rain of london. imagine seattle is about the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:23 AM Flag
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seattle resident. our winters are still relatively mild compared to Vermont!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 04:16 AM Flag
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op-true :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:16 PM Flag
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I'm PP, and I shouldn't have grouped PNW and east coast states togethers. If you don't have kids or are single, I would look carefully at Sausalito. It would also help to know what you are looking for other than mild weather and outdoor activities. Are you looking for a welcoming community or a lot of space, do you like certain types of people or attitudes, do you think about dating or having kids? I have some friends who don't want kids and they aren't happy living in suburbs that are centered around family life, for example. Some areas work well for singles, married couples of all ages, and families. It depends what other things you like about a place.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:25 PM Flag
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op-"I have some friends who don't want kids and they aren't happy living in suburbs that are centered around family life, for example" me too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.20, 03:08 AM Flag
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op-thanks for being so kind and helpful! a community of you? ;) "Are you looking for a welcoming community" would be nice but figure I'll be proactive in finding my people "or a lot of space" I love being able to walk so mixed use buildings or planned communities are nice. I don't mind driving, uber, public transport, bicycle so if I had to choose between hiking out my door and shops out my door no doubt I would chose hiking. As an example I like the lynn canyon area of vancouver more than downtown, not sure if that helps. "do you like certain types of people or attitudes" I thought I knew but with politics in USA now :/ "do you think about dating or having kids" dating yes, preferably 30s, not late 40s and older. kids no, starting at 30 is very different than 40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.20, 03:12 AM Flag
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Plenty of places with good arts communities in LA area, but not sure why SoPas would be included, Altadena might be more appropriate for no DCs. Laurel Cyn has that musical heritage, but it's not really like that now--it's too expensive. Lots of musicians in the larger area however, and all types. The Troubadour is always a magnet. So I'd say other neighborhoods, Atwater Village, Silverlake, Echo Park, Mt Washington, etc. There are public pools and courts all over LA, same with hiking trails. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 07:22 PM Flag
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Porto, Portugal low cost of living, great weather, I've never been but looks like there's swimming and hiking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:18 AM Flag
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Portugal is amazing. We have spent the last 5 summers there... so bummed we could not go this year. It has the best weather and the nicest people and Lisbon is a great city. I am thinking of moving there some day... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:36 AM Flag
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op-to lisbon? do you speak portuguese? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:24 AM Flag
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Native Spaniard here- Portuguese isn't needed. Everybody speaks English. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:39 PM Flag
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op-thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:17 PM Flag
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ps-what about dating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:19 PM Flag
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Are you my sister? We've been dreaming of moving to Porto. It's an underrated city, and by far the nicest place I have ever visited. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:38 PM Flag
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op-wow thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:16 PM Flag
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ps-what about dating? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:19 PM Flag
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Santa Cruz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:36 AM Flag
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Seattle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 01:48 AM Flag
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I'd go Seattle too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:36 AM Flag
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Im from Seattle and it is a @#!$ storm here. The mayor is crazy and the city is pushing for a head tax for corporations which is driving them all out of the area. Combine that with the city throwing money at the homeless situation without any discernable progress, and Seattle's one big outdoor toilet just like SF. If you move to the Seattle area, consider the Eastside (Bellevue/Seattle/Kirkland) or even Bellingham (Closer to Vancouver, BC). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:22 AM Flag
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op-this is what i've heard. also that downtown is basically amazon. also read that seattle dating is mostly divorced dads [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:25 AM Flag
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At age 39, who else would you be dating other than divorced dads? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 11:40 AM Flag
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This. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:48 PM Flag
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op-none of my friends have kids (male and female) so hoping to find same for romance. BTDT and do not want to be step mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:18 PM Flag
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austin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:02 AM Flag
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op-love the hill country, men, music, food, and no income tax...like an earlier wrote the weather? is it super christian too? no place is perfect [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:31 AM Flag
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we are in Austin, none of our close friends are religious. We're atheists and fine here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 04:24 AM Flag
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What part of Austin? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:30 PM Flag
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Bouldin Creek - just a mile south of downtown [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 11:53 PM Flag
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op-love that area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.20, 03:12 AM Flag
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I too like the food, men, overall vibe. When the bluebonnets are in bloom it is the most beautiful place on earth. But it’s 95-105 degrees six months of the year. And it has a particularly annoying, terrible traffic situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:29 PM Flag
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op-yes, all of that resonates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:18 PM Flag
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Gigantic roaches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:37 PM Flag
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op-thought that was florida? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:18 PM Flag
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Yeah, but they don't invade your house like German cockroaches in NY. One will get in the house every so often, that's it. I mean, I HATE them, but I can deal with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 11:55 PM Flag
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Boulder [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:38 AM Flag
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op-thanks UB! so far: 8 california (3 LA-laurel canyon-south pasadena, san diego, 3 sf-berkeley-sausalito-mill valley, 1 santa cruz), 3 denver-boulder, 2 seattle, 1 richmond va, 1 costa rica, 1 portugal, 1 austin... did i tally right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 03:30 AM Flag
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I love Denver/Boulder for most of the year but beware the summers because you will ROAST. Also, Boulder is way overpriced and very twee now. I'd vote Laurel Canyon/Pasadena. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:31 PM Flag
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op-thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:18 PM Flag
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I'm late to the party, but want to suggest San Diego, specifically La Jolla. It's like you died and went to heaven. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 02:40 PM Flag
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op-thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 05:19 PM Flag
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if you're a rich, white Republican [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.20, 07:23 PM Flag
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op-I'm OK with what that was over 5 years ago (now all politics scare me) but would like to feel on the better end of society than a striver [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.20, 03:13 AM Flag
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