Where do you live? And why? - Page 10

Twig · October 13, 2012, 12:00 AM

The land of sky blue water.

kBob · October 13, 2012, 02:29 PM

I live in Florida. I was raised a bit west of Tallahassee and my family is still there. SPent youthfull summers doing agricultural work and heading to Mexico Beach (Red Neck Riviera) I now live close to Gainesville as this is where I came after the service and have had no good reason to leave. Spent a year in Palatka. I do not like snow for more than a bit ( and hated when Uncle Sam made me sleep out in it) and I like humidity.

Gun laws? We don't need no stinking gun laws! Well actually there are some but the shall issue CWL is nice and no one cares about our magazine capacity except when hunting migratory birds.

Actually like many raised in my part of the state we thought the cross Florida Barge canal bondogel was a good idea until we found out we could not put jacks in the canal and push away south Florida. It is much like two diferent states.

Any adults living in the Orlando area might want to check out the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol CLub. When my wife lived down there when she was in private practice she got her range officer cap and would occassionally go shoot her guns there. There are some indoor ranges out on South Orange Blossom Trail....and may folks think you need a gun down there anyway....

-kBob

SWAMMO · October 14, 2012, 02:06 AM

Born and raised in Oregon, miss it much. Great fishing, hunting, scenary. Moved to Arizona to start a business. I like the neighborhoods in the area I live. Really do not like the summers, too hot. Lots of places to shoot in AZ, no real fishing. Would like to live in Arizona in the winter and Oregon in the summer.

Zach

Andrew Leigh · October 14, 2012, 07:55 AM

Born in Swaziland which is a Kingdom and borders South Africa to the west. Delivered in a mission hospital run by the Church of the Nazarene. Grew up on a farm but came to S.A. all to early, returned to the farm at least twice a year until the age of 16. My love for the bush and outdoors was developed here.

Parents moved to Johannesburg and surrounds so we as kids had to follow. The money is here and that is why I stay, the kids and grandkids are here that is why the wife won't consider a move. Have considered moving without her

nah she is great.

If you like animals then Africa is it, can't see myself moving too far away from this prime hunting country. Would love to move due to the political instability, the crime rate and governments stated objective to disarm the public (how else will they retain power after having destroyed the country).

dondavis3 · October 14, 2012, 08:01 AM

@ Andrew Leigh

"governments stated objective to disarm the public (how else will they retain power after having destroyed the country"

That's beginning to be in USA now.

I'm very worried.

Skyshot · October 14, 2012, 08:41 AM

Dad retired out of the AirForce and wanted to move back home to East Tennessee and the mountains. I however wanted to expand my horizons, and moved off soon after high school. Moved around the country for a few years and came back to the Smokies been here since 1975 and will stay here. All the siblings are in Florida, they don't like the winters here and I don't like hot flat ground and the beach is OK for a day or two and then I've had enough.

jim in Anchorage · October 21, 2012, 12:50 AM

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Born in Swaziland which is a Kingdom and borders South Africa to the west. Delivered in a mission hospital run by the Church of the Nazarene. Grew up on a farm but came to S.A. all to early, returned to the farm at least twice a year until the age of 16. My love for the bush and outdoors was developed here.

Parents moved to Johannesburg and surrounds so we as kids had to follow. The money is here and that is why I stay, the kids and grandkids are here that is why the wife won't consider a move. Have considered moving without her nah she is great.

If you like animals then Africa is it, can't see myself moving too far away from this prime hunting country. Would love to move due to the political instability, the crime rate and governments stated objective to disarm the public (how else will they retain power after having destroyed the country).

Living in Africa would be cool if they could form a decent government. It should be a paradise.

klw1911 · October 22, 2012, 11:10 PM

Born in Tenn. grew up in central Fla.drafted in 71 spent two years at West Point N.Y. move back to Tenn. after service, have lived in Mich.Nev. Mo. now live in the mountains of n.e. Ga. on a beautiful fresh water mountain lake.Small town no traffic jams very little crime good gun laws.Life is good!

**hso** · October 23, 2012, 10:45 AM

I'm fortunate to live on the property I grew up on and am fortunate that it is in East TN.

45Frank · October 24, 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MrValentine

I live in northern California because my parents moved here when I was a child. One day, I will leave.

You have to do it man, you can't wait or it will be to late. I WASTED 42 years of my life in NJ.
My parents moved us out of the NE part of NJ to the Jersey Shore when I was 8 or ten or a better life, by the time I graduated it was just like the big city, lights every 100 yards for miles, no place to shoot, everything was crowded.
Moved to Jackson,NJ and bought acreage and after 5 years was no better, couldn't shoot or the law was there with in minutes, started my sons mini bike once and the law was there with a copy of the NEW ORDINANCE saying no motorized off road vehicles allowed, even on private property, another time I had a small barrel burning twigs, business papers and such not only did a helicopter hover over but nearly every fire truck in the township showed up. Then when my taxes hit nearly $8,000.00 per year and we had septic, well, no side walks and a half paved road I knew it was time to go.
Sold everything I had, shut my business and me and the kids headed out looking for a new home. We settled her in the Western Part of NC. I can sit on my deck and never see anyone go by but one neighbor, I can shoot off my deck, and can open carry and not have swat called, I can carry concealed and only wait 3-4 weeks for a permit, now don't even have to wait for a pistol permit. My taxes for the year are what I paid in 2 weeks in the NE. Now I wonder why I waited so darned long.
Just do it and don't look back!

tdstout · October 24, 2012, 11:23 AM

Southeast Oklahoma, born and raised here. Probably be here when I die.

Queen_of_Thunder · October 24, 2012, 08:55 PM

Raised in central kentucky and ended up in west Texas due to the military. No better. place than Southern New Mexico or West Texas. Hot and dry. Can shoot and golf year round in shorts. Skiing is just a few hours up the road.

wrs840 · October 24, 2012, 09:20 PM

45Frank:

Everything you said about Western NC is absolutely false.

Stop spreading such misinformation.

Besides, the bulk of the Northeast, Illinois, Michigan, and California employ public policy that is so special I think we need to admit we've benefited enough from their generosity and let them keep the balance of their uniquely special wonderfulness for themselves. It's only fair to admit out limitations.

Shinbone · October 27, 2012, 01:55 PM

Just came from a week at Asheville, NC. Lovely place and awesome people. True southern hospitality in every way!
We have picked up a new word to use; y'all.
My wife said, "It would be so easy to become "southern." And she meant that as a compliment, of course.

shootstraight57 · October 27, 2012, 03:02 PM

Born and raised in N.J and couldn't wait to get out of the rat race and gun control. Moved to Pa where the CCW's are fairly easy to get. Shooting was not a problem, just go out back and shoot. Moved to Florida 10 years ago and have still been carrying ever since. We have a private range here so training is not a problem.

SammyIamToday · October 28, 2012, 03:12 PM

Born and raised on a farm in central Kentucky. Marines took me all over (Best part: Hawaii, Worst part: Afghanistan).

Got out, went back to Kentucky worked a few years. An oil company made me an offer I couldn't refuse and earlier this year I moved my family to Oklahoma. Really love it here even though it's terrifyingly flat. And insane hot.

I'll probably end up retiring to Montana or Wyoming. Literally can't wait to get back to a farm in the middle of nowhere.

Delford · October 29, 2012, 10:18 PM

Charlotte NC is a city trying to be "World Class". It has some great community leaders who work together to get charitable work done. We have several wealthy families who are outstanding in providing funding for arts, culture and social concerns.

We have had a large influx of new residents most of whom are civil and try to adapt to the culture and mores of their new city. Many of the suburbs in surrounding counties contain a large population of sportsmen who hunt and fish and love the outdoors and women who are likely to call you "honey" or "sugar" or "darlin'" at the greek owned meat and 2 veggies restaurants and at the fish camp restaurants. A fish camp down here means fried flounder & shrimp mostly, and tea, which is sweet enough to use as syrup and not powdered or unsweetened.

I moved here in 1974 to work at PTL for 15 years, until Jim lost the vision and made mistakes from taking bad advice. I've married and raised two great children of whom I'm very proud. My daughter is a girlie girl who can shoot a 20 ga but not well and my son can handle a 12 ga and a variety of handguns but likes 22lr in pistols and rifles the most. I didn't begin shooting until after age 60 when I got my CC permit at the encouragement of friends. I can hit what I aim at with my Ruger P345, usually within 2 inches or better of each other on a double tap. Sometimes the double tap hits what I'm aiming at.

A new lens after cataract surgery has been a challenge but practice continues as the eyes adjust. The wife's family farms a county over provide several good places to shoot when the weather is favorable. God is good and life's challenges show the faithfulness of my Father.

Jaxondog · October 30, 2012, 05:06 PM

Born in the piedmont of North Carolina. It's been ok but I would rather be in Panama City eating Oyster's and shark fishing on the front bumper of the Jeep.

doc2rn · October 31, 2012, 07:09 PM

Born in Shelbyville, Indiana '71
Toledo,Ohio
Perrysburg,Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Indianapolis, Indiana
Terrahaute, Indiana
Topeka, Kansas
Chicago, Illinois
San Diego, CA
Portsmouth, VA
Charleston, SC
Jacksonville, NC
Denver, CO
Cleveland, Ohio
Leavenworth, Kansas
"Not all who wander are lost" JRR Tolkein

KMD Garage · November 1, 2012, 04:37 PM

Stuck in Norcal. Born and Raised. Like to leave some day but so much holding me here. It's not that bad if you don't watch the news lol

CWL · November 2, 2012, 02:24 PM

Silicon Valley, CA. Lived in multiple cities from San Francisco to San Jose, but "Silicon Valley" best describes the location & lifestyle.

Not just for the job, but this is my home.

Traveled and worked-in exactly 30 countries plus all over USA, but Silicon Valley will always be my home.

TrafficTech · November 3, 2012, 01:01 PM

Born and raised in Central Florida.
Never seen snow except on TV. Have no desire to live anywhere its colder outside than in my fridge..lol

Steve H · November 3, 2012, 01:12 PM

Born, raised, workd and lived in Southern California until 1995 got out of there and moved to the mountains of Southern Utah. Great gun laws, good hunting and fishing plus this is my front yard.....

Harley Rider 55 · November 4, 2012, 08:47 AM

In live in the suburbs of Ft Worth. I retired from the city and am still here to help my 84 year old mother. When she's gone, I'm going back to the Florida Keys. I'm not a deer hunter so the Keys will not stop my type of hunting: large predators and my bucket list must have, African Safari.

The_Armed_Therapist · November 4, 2012, 02:27 PM

As a kid, birth to 18, I lived in Pennsylvania (Altoona), North Carolina (N. of Goldsboro), and Florida (b/t Tampa and St. Pete). I also spend considerable time in Virginia (Manassas area), and in New York (S. Buffalo).

As an adult, 19-27, I've lived in Arizona (Chandler-Gilbert), Utah (American Fork and Provo), Idaho (Rexburg), and in NE Ohio (Akron).

While this is all far too complex to fully explain, I'm in Akron to finish my graduate work. Wife and I chose Akron because of their Family Therapy program, and because it's 4-5 hours from the bulk of our families, mine in Altoona, PA, and hers in Midland, MI. I anticipate moving to Michigan in the near future.

There is no doubt that I like the west better than the east. I love the desert climate, the rocky mountains, and the more favorable gun laws. As much as I love that stuff, though, we have virtually no family in the west, and I like the east for that reason. In a perfect world, I'd be in rural AZ, NM, WY, ID, MT, NV, or AK.

October 23, 2012, 10:45 AM	#234
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October 24, 2012, 11:23 AM	#236
tdstout Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Location: South East Oklahoma Posts: 125	Southeast Oklahoma, born and raised here. Probably be here when I die. __________________ Fill your hands, you son of a bitch!---John Wayne Μολὼν λαβέ

October 24, 2012, 09:20 PM	#238
wrs840 Member Join Date: October 18, 2008 Location: Brushy Mts, NC, growing feed-crops /BioFuel fodder. Posts: 1,887	45Frank: Everything you said about Western NC is absolutely false. Stop spreading such misinformation. Besides, the bulk of the Northeast, Illinois, Michigan, and California employ public policy that is so special I think we need to admit we've benefited enough from their generosity and let them keep the balance of their uniquely special wonderfulness for themselves. It's only fair to admit out limitations. __________________ NRA Endowment Member. ...Public Service Bulletin: There's a reason they call it the "passing" lane, and not the "riding-right-next-to-somebody" lane.

October 27, 2012, 01:55 PM	#239
Shinbone Member Join Date: March 26, 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 223	Oh, yeah! Just came from a week at Asheville, NC. Lovely place and awesome people. True southern hospitality in every way! We have picked up a new word to use; y'all. My wife said, "It would be so easy to become "southern." And she meant that as a compliment, of course. __________________ Official THR Remington 1858 Club Member #78

October 31, 2012, 07:09 PM	#244
doc2rn Member Join Date: August 6, 2006 Location: Back in Ohio Posts: 3,307	Born in Shelbyville, Indiana '71 Toledo,Ohio Perrysburg,Ohio Columbus, Ohio Dayton, Ohio Indianapolis, Indiana Terrahaute, Indiana Topeka, Kansas Chicago, Illinois San Diego, CA Portsmouth, VA Charleston, SC Jacksonville, NC Denver, CO Cleveland, Ohio Leavenworth, Kansas "Not all who wander are lost" JRR Tolkein __________________ I am my brother's keeper! C.S.S.= Can't Stand Stupid

October 13, 2012, 12:00 AM	#226
Twig Member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 77	The land of sky blue water.

October 13, 2012, 02:29 PM	#227
kBob Member Join Date: June 11, 2006 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 1,735	I live in Florida. I was raised a bit west of Tallahassee and my family is still there. SPent youthfull summers doing agricultural work and heading to Mexico Beach (Red Neck Riviera) I now live close to Gainesville as this is where I came after the service and have had no good reason to leave. Spent a year in Palatka. I do not like snow for more than a bit ( and hated when Uncle Sam made me sleep out in it) and I like humidity. Gun laws? We don't need no stinking gun laws! Well actually there are some but the shall issue CWL is nice and no one cares about our magazine capacity except when hunting migratory birds. Actually like many raised in my part of the state we thought the cross Florida Barge canal bondogel was a good idea until we found out we could not put jacks in the canal and push away south Florida. It is much like two diferent states. Any adults living in the Orlando area might want to check out the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol CLub. When my wife lived down there when she was in private practice she got her range officer cap and would occassionally go shoot her guns there. There are some indoor ranges out on South Orange Blossom Trail....and may folks think you need a gun down there anyway.... -kBob

October 14, 2012, 02:06 AM	#228
SWAMMO Member Join Date: October 13, 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 4	Born and raised in Oregon, miss it much. Great fishing, hunting, scenary. Moved to Arizona to start a business. I like the neighborhoods in the area I live. Really do not like the summers, too hot. Lots of places to shoot in AZ, no real fishing. Would like to live in Arizona in the winter and Oregon in the summer. Zach

October 14, 2012, 07:55 AM	#229
Andrew Leigh Member Join Date: August 14, 2012 Location: Johannesburg S.A. Posts: 307	Born in Swaziland which is a Kingdom and borders South Africa to the west. Delivered in a mission hospital run by the Church of the Nazarene. Grew up on a farm but came to S.A. all to early, returned to the farm at least twice a year until the age of 16. My love for the bush and outdoors was developed here. Parents moved to Johannesburg and surrounds so we as kids had to follow. The money is here and that is why I stay, the kids and grandkids are here that is why the wife won't consider a move. Have considered moving without her nah she is great. If you like animals then Africa is it, can't see myself moving too far away from this prime hunting country. Would love to move due to the political instability, the crime rate and governments stated objective to disarm the public (how else will they retain power after having destroyed the country).

October 14, 2012, 08:01 AM	#230
dondavis3 Member Join Date: October 28, 2009 Location: Dallas / Forth Worth Area Posts: 588	@ Andrew Leigh "governments stated objective to disarm the public (how else will they retain power after having destroyed the country" That's beginning to be in USA now. I'm very worried.

October 14, 2012, 08:41 AM	#231
Skyshot Member Join Date: January 23, 2011 Location: Tn. Posts: 695	Dad retired out of the AirForce and wanted to move back home to East Tennessee and the mountains. I however wanted to expand my horizons, and moved off soon after high school. Moved around the country for a few years and came back to the Smokies been here since 1975 and will stay here. All the siblings are in Florida, they don't like the winters here and I don't like hot flat ground and the beach is OK for a day or two and then I've had enough.

October 22, 2012, 11:10 PM	#233
klw1911 Member Join Date: February 28, 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 19	Born in Tenn. grew up in central Fla.drafted in 71 spent two years at West Point N.Y. move back to Tenn. after service, have lived in Mich.Nev. Mo. now live in the mountains of n.e. Ga. on a beautiful fresh water mountain lake.Small town no traffic jams very little crime good gun laws.Life is good!

October 24, 2012, 08:55 PM	#237
Queen_of_Thunder Member Join Date: July 28, 2012 Posts: 912	Raised in central kentucky and ended up in west Texas due to the military. No better. place than Southern New Mexico or West Texas. Hot and dry. Can shoot and golf year round in shorts. Skiing is just a few hours up the road.

October 27, 2012, 03:02 PM	#240
shootstraight57 Member Join Date: October 17, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 9	Born and raised in N.J and couldn't wait to get out of the rat race and gun control. Moved to Pa where the CCW's are fairly easy to get. Shooting was not a problem, just go out back and shoot. Moved to Florida 10 years ago and have still been carrying ever since. We have a private range here so training is not a problem.

October 28, 2012, 03:12 PM	#241
SammyIamToday Member Join Date: April 2, 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 149	Born and raised on a farm in central Kentucky. Marines took me all over (Best part: Hawaii, Worst part: Afghanistan). Got out, went back to Kentucky worked a few years. An oil company made me an offer I couldn't refuse and earlier this year I moved my family to Oklahoma. Really love it here even though it's terrifyingly flat. And insane hot. I'll probably end up retiring to Montana or Wyoming. Literally can't wait to get back to a farm in the middle of nowhere.

October 29, 2012, 10:18 PM	#242
Delford Member Join Date: January 23, 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 114	Charlotte NC is a city trying to be "World Class". It has some great community leaders who work together to get charitable work done. We have several wealthy families who are outstanding in providing funding for arts, culture and social concerns. We have had a large influx of new residents most of whom are civil and try to adapt to the culture and mores of their new city. Many of the suburbs in surrounding counties contain a large population of sportsmen who hunt and fish and love the outdoors and women who are likely to call you "honey" or "sugar" or "darlin'" at the greek owned meat and 2 veggies restaurants and at the fish camp restaurants. A fish camp down here means fried flounder & shrimp mostly, and tea, which is sweet enough to use as syrup and not powdered or unsweetened. I moved here in 1974 to work at PTL for 15 years, until Jim lost the vision and made mistakes from taking bad advice. I've married and raised two great children of whom I'm very proud. My daughter is a girlie girl who can shoot a 20 ga but not well and my son can handle a 12 ga and a variety of handguns but likes 22lr in pistols and rifles the most. I didn't begin shooting until after age 60 when I got my CC permit at the encouragement of friends. I can hit what I aim at with my Ruger P345, usually within 2 inches or better of each other on a double tap. Sometimes the double tap hits what I'm aiming at. A new lens after cataract surgery has been a challenge but practice continues as the eyes adjust. The wife's family farms a county over provide several good places to shoot when the weather is favorable. God is good and life's challenges show the faithfulness of my Father.

October 30, 2012, 05:06 PM	#243
Jaxondog Member Join Date: February 3, 2012 Location: Culbreth NC Posts: 341	Born in the piedmont of North Carolina. It's been ok but I would rather be in Panama City eating Oyster's and shark fishing on the front bumper of the Jeep.

November 1, 2012, 04:37 PM	#245
KMD Garage Member Join Date: November 1, 2012 Location: Modesto,Ca Posts: 1	Stuck in Norcal. Born and Raised. Like to leave some day but so much holding me here. It's not that bad if you don't watch the news lol

November 2, 2012, 02:24 PM	#246
CWL Member Join Date: January 6, 2003 Posts: 5,883	Silicon Valley, CA. Lived in multiple cities from San Francisco to San Jose, but "Silicon Valley" best describes the location & lifestyle. Not just for the job, but this is my home. Traveled and worked-in exactly 30 countries plus all over USA, but Silicon Valley will always be my home. __________________ Vae Victis

November 3, 2012, 01:01 PM	#247
TrafficTech Member Join Date: November 3, 2012 Location: Forida Posts: 6	Born and raised in Central Florida. Never seen snow except on TV. Have no desire to live anywhere its colder outside than in my fridge..lol __________________ I'm an old dog learning new tricks.

November 4, 2012, 08:47 AM	#249
Harley Rider 55 Member Join Date: June 1, 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 198	In live in the suburbs of Ft Worth. I retired from the city and am still here to help my 84 year old mother. When she's gone, I'm going back to the Florida Keys. I'm not a deer hunter so the Keys will not stop my type of hunting: large predators and my bucket list must have, African Safari. __________________ PJ - "That Others May LIve"

November 4, 2012, 02:27 PM	#250
The_Armed_Therapist Member Join Date: October 30, 2006 Location: Obsession, Guntopia, USA Posts: 903	As a kid, birth to 18, I lived in Pennsylvania (Altoona), North Carolina (N. of Goldsboro), and Florida (b/t Tampa and St. Pete). I also spend considerable time in Virginia (Manassas area), and in New York (S. Buffalo). As an adult, 19-27, I've lived in Arizona (Chandler-Gilbert), Utah (American Fork and Provo), Idaho (Rexburg), and in NE Ohio (Akron). While this is all far too complex to fully explain, I'm in Akron to finish my graduate work. Wife and I chose Akron because of their Family Therapy program, and because it's 4-5 hours from the bulk of our families, mine in Altoona, PA, and hers in Midland, MI. I anticipate moving to Michigan in the near future. There is no doubt that I like the west better than the east. I love the desert climate, the rocky mountains, and the more favorable gun laws. As much as I love that stuff, though, we have virtually no family in the west, and I like the east for that reason. In a perfect world, I'd be in rural AZ, NM, WY, ID, MT, NV, or AK.