If I did go to Boston, would I get to say "wicked pissa" un-ironically (or ironically) without anyone decking me? :doge
Atlanta!
Shitty traffic!
The worst drivers in the whole country!
The whole city shuts down when there's a snowflake!
Crappy public transportation!
Shitacular downtown!
Nothing of any real note!
On the plus side...uh...it can be relatively cheaper to live here and the weather is pretty nice for most of the year. Sorta. Yeah Portland sounds nice. I'd go with Portland. :doge
New York: learn to hate yourself and everyone else just like in the movies
St Louis - we won't shoot you, we promise*!
*Not an actual promise.
I did some internet searching on Portland after reading this post. Holy fuck, Portland sounds amazing. I just remembered one thing though. US cities aren't exactly renowned for their bicycle-friendly nature. Good infrastructure for bicycles is a sign of civilization IMO, especially with the whole global warming planet dying thing. So I decided to look that up and came upon this:
http://www.virgin-vacations.com/11-most-bike-friendly-cities.aspx
Oh snap. :rejoice
If I did go to Boston, would I get to say "wicked pissa" un-ironically (or ironically) without anyone decking me? :doge
I can't guarantee that. No one really says pissa anymore.
Wicked is still in vogue, though.
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If I did go to Boston, would I get to say "wicked pissa" un-ironically (or ironically) without anyone decking me? :doge
I can't guarantee that. No one really says pissa anymore.
Wicked is still in vogue, though.
just ooc, are you a native Bostonian?
I love that you chose those places because I've lived in both cities before. Both cities tend to have more restaurants that favor American spices and Norteno style dishes. Good and authentic food can certainly be found but in Houston it's harder to find a bland taqueria. The ridiculous abundance and massive Hispanic population gives a lot of competition and variety. By variety I mean food from all the regions of Mexico and all levels of restaurants from hole in the wall to fancy ass Mexican joints.best Mexican food in the US
Is this true? I was in El Paso and Las Crusces recently and it was pretty damn good. What sets Houston apart?
I love living in Seattle. Close to the mountains and the water, great food, great beer, wonderful neighborhoods, super laid back way of life, and walkability is killer. I'm from here, but even after traveling all over I don't think I'd want to live anywhere else.
Atlanta!You forgot "Jeans Lady."
Shitty traffic!
The worst drivers in the whole country!
The whole city shuts down when there's a snowflake!
Crappy public transportation!
Shitacular downtown!
Nothing of any real note!
On the plus side...uh...it can be relatively cheaper to live here and the weather is pretty nice for most of the year. Sorta. Yeah Portland sounds nice. I'd go with Portland. :doge
I have always wanted to live in Portland. I haven't been there since 1990, but it was really, really nice. Unfortunately articles I've read state that there is a housing crisis on right now, and no rent control or anything to prevent longtime residents from being priced out of their home. :'(
I have always wanted to live in Portland. I haven't been there since 1990, but it was really, really nice. Unfortunately articles I've read state that there is a housing crisis on right now, and no rent control or anything to prevent longtime residents from being priced out of their home. :'(
Many people have been evicted from apartments and homes to capitalize on raising rents or even selling the home thanks to the migration of people from out of state, a lot from CA. Couple this with all of the units being built that are priced out of people's range and then you have a bunch of people who can't afford to live in Portland proper anymore. And the tide of people moving in is not slowing up despite all of that. Most people with student loan debt, my generation and younger cannot outright buy a home so the amount of people who need to rent is ever higher. Then you have houses which used to hold multiple residents (it is/was more economically feasible to rent a house with multiple roomies than an apartment) now being sold to people, some of which are those who can outbid long time residents of the city. So not only are people looking for a home finally SOL, so are the numerous individuals displaced by the rise in property values due to demand. It's a mess.
I have always wanted to live in Portland. I haven't been there since 1990, but it was really, really nice. Unfortunately articles I've read state that there is a housing crisis on right now, and no rent control or anything to prevent longtime residents from being priced out of their home. :'(
Many people have been evicted from apartments and homes to capitalize on raising rents or even selling the home thanks to the migration of people from out of state, a lot from CA. Couple this with all of the units being built that are priced out of people's range and then you have a bunch of people who can't afford to live in Portland proper anymore. And the tide of people moving in is not slowing up despite all of that. Most people with student loan debt, my generation and younger cannot outright buy a home so the amount of people who need to rent is ever higher. Then you have houses which used to hold multiple residents (it is/was more economically feasible to rent a house with multiple roomies than an apartment) now being sold to people, some of which are those who can outbid long time residents of the city. So not only are people looking for a home finally SOL, so are the numerous individuals displaced by the rise in property values due to demand. It's a mess.
Same thing is happening here in Seattle at an even crazier rate.
Many people have been evicted from apartments and homes to capitalize on raising rents or even selling the home thanks to the migration of people from out of state, a lot from CA. Couple this with all of the units being built that are priced out of people's range and then you have a bunch of people who can't afford to live in Portland proper anymore. And the tide of people moving in is not slowing up despite all of that. Most people with student loan debt, my generation and younger cannot outright buy a home so the amount of people who need to rent is ever higher. Then you have houses which used to hold multiple residents (it is/was more economically feasible to rent a house with multiple roomies than an apartment) now being sold to people, some of which are those who can outbid long time residents of the city. So not only are people able to finally afford a home SOL, so are the numerous individuals displaced by the rise in property values due to demand. It's a mess.
Many people have been evicted from apartments and homes to capitalize on raising rents or even selling the home thanks to the migration of people from out of state, a lot from CA. Couple this with all of the units being built that are priced out of people's range and then you have a bunch of people who can't afford to live in Portland proper anymore. And the tide of people moving in is not slowing up despite all of that. Most people with student loan debt, my generation and younger cannot outright buy a home so the amount of people who need to rent is ever higher. Then you have houses which used to hold multiple residents (it is/was more economically feasible to rent a house with multiple roomies than an apartment) now being sold to people, some of which are those who can outbid long time residents of the city. So not only are people able to finally afford a home SOL, so are the numerous individuals displaced by the rise in property values due to demand. It's a mess.
Are you at all concerned about your housing situation, then?
I have always wanted to live in Portland. I haven't been there since 1990, but it was really, really nice. Unfortunately articles I've read state that there is a housing crisis on right now, and no rent control or anything to prevent longtime residents from being priced out of their home. :'(
Many people have been evicted from apartments and homes to capitalize on raising rents or even selling the home thanks to the migration of people from out of state, a lot from CA. Couple this with all of the units being built that are priced out of people's range and then you have a bunch of people who can't afford to live in Portland proper anymore. And the tide of people moving in is not slowing up despite all of that. Most people with student loan debt, my generation and younger cannot outright buy a home so the amount of people who need to rent is ever higher. Then you have houses which used to hold multiple residents (it is/was more economically feasible to rent a house with multiple roomies than an apartment) now being sold to people, some of which are those who can outbid long time residents of the city. So not only are people looking for a home finally SOL, so are the numerous individuals displaced by the rise in property values due to demand. It's a mess.
Same thing is happening here in Seattle at an even crazier rate.
I thought it had been happening in Seattle ever since Microsoft moved from SiliValley to Redmond, no?
My wife and I are both saddened that if we ever sell, whoever buys our house (1932 brick Tudor) will likely tear it down and build condos or townhouses on the ground. We get unsolicited offers in the mail from to time. :-(