Where is your dream place...

[ladyfish]

I'm just hoping to one day get to choose where I live at all!!! I think Augusta, Ga is on the list as well as Middle Texas (Austin, San Antonio, etc). Being married to a career Army Officer, I haven't EVER gotten any choice in where I live. We've only owned our own home one time (and that was only for 3 years). Key for me--NO SNOW!!!

So pretty much, I'd be happy to be able to pick out where I live, and actually buy a house I want to live in, rather than settle for something that will "do for now".

Sigh---when will that happen??

[Trekhawk]

I'm just hoping to one day get to choose where I live at all!!! I think Augusta, Ga is on the list as well as Middle Texas (Austin, San Antonio, etc). Being married to a career Army Officer, I haven't EVER gotten any choice in where I live. We've only owned our own home one time (and that was only for 3 years). Key for me--NO SNOW!!!

So pretty much, I'd be happy to be able to pick out where I live, and actually buy a house I want to live in, rather than settle for something that will "do for now".

Sigh---when will that happen??

Oh my ladyfish I read this and thought that is me. Im married to an Airforce Officer so I know your pain. I just keep telling myself one day I will get to decide and it will be sweeeet.

[CyclChyk]

I'm just hoping to one day get to choose where I live at all!!! I think Augusta, Ga is on the list .......Sigh---when will that happen??

Um...... I was born at the old Eisenhower Hospital on Ft. Gordon - bred in sunny South Augusta - had the privilege of moving to beautiful New England for 6 years and now I am back in this cesspool of ignorance and repugnance called Augusta......

Why oh why would you think this is a primo place to live????

[Wahine]

DH and I just fufilled our dream of moving to the Gorge. Kayaking, biking, windsurfing, climbing... you get the idea. I love it here. The lack of sun in the winter leaves something to be desired. When I get tired of it, I'll go visit my SIL in California or Hawaii. Life is good.

This is my view in the AM when I drive to work. It will also be the view from my future living room.

[salsabike]

I think that...I'm already there. I love living here. Love the bike-all-year-round weather, the water and mountains everywhere, the ballet close by if I want it...I can think of lots of places I want to visit, but not honestly anyplace where I'd rather live.

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[crazycanuck]

I like Western Australia The heat can be a bit unbearable at times but the 2500km of beaches and the bike paths are just fine with me.

Well, there's one more thing that's not so great...the creatures

I'm not sure exactly where else i'd like to live. Many choices-NZ, Canada or Ausrtalia.

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[margo49]

Wow, Salsa.
I was down at the lake (Sea of Galilee) this arvo and there was not a breath of wind and there was a whole pile of coots coot-ing tranquilly and a kingfisher screaming behind and 3 Great cormorants and a cattle egret...
and I thought of *you*. So it was nice to open up TE and see this pic.

[Pax]

I'm in awe of those of you who are right where you want to be. I've had a serious case of wanderlust my entire life and ALWAYS want to be someplace else...the fact that we're house hunting right now scares the crap out of me.

[Xrayted]

Wahine - What a gorgeous pic. Is that Mt. Hood in the distance? I was in Beaverton recently and when I saw Mt. Hood from afar, I felt a very strong pull in that direction. I know I'm making the right decision to move, I just need a specific town to settle down in for the long haul. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[emily_in_nc]

I'm in awe of those of you who are right where you want to be. I've had a serious case of wanderlust my entire life and ALWAYS want to be someplace else...

Me too, Queen. Since my husband and I married in 1985, we've lived in North Carolina, (2 different houses/towns), then Florida (briefly), back to NC, then Ohio (briefly), Wisconsin (briefly), back to NC (two different houses/towns). We just aren't quite sure where we want to be next. Places that appeal are Key West and certain other parts of Florida (while other parts are very un-appealing, to be sure), New Mexico, Arizona, and some of the tropical isles....who knows where we'll end up next. And whether our road will always lead us back to NC!

Emily, a bit of a nomad at heart

[margo49]

I'm in awe of those of you who are right where you want to be. I've had a serious case of wanderlust my entire life

We moved a lot when I was a kid (not as much as you - only 8 schools) and being here 21 years and knowing it is/as "home' for the first time *ever*.
Best is seeing the 3 kids growing up in *one* place and being connected to it and the community, not just us as a nuclear family (boom!)