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NotFromHere · 03-23-2004, 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I don't care about rules, I was just disagreeing about Paris. It was sort of fun as a college kid, it was very nice when I was there on business/expense account, it was intimadating and tough to navigate when I was there with kids. I think day to day life would be tough, as an adult. That Coltrane's college trip went well doesn't mean fuck-all.

You're a lying sack of shit. All you ever do is try to manipulate, restate, and shape shift the rules to suit your needs. You're obsessed. Accept it. And when Coltrane and I start our wine litigation firm in Paris (although I suspect he is a Thurgreed sock from having called you a dumbshit) we will not leave the guest room open for your visit.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 03-23-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
I don't care about rules, I was just disagreeing about Paris. It was sort of fun as a college kid, it was very nice when I was there on business/expense account, it was intimadating and tough to navigate when I was there with kids. I think day to day life would be tough, as an adult. That Coltrane's college trip went well doesn't mean fuck-all.

It appears that NFH and I are better at adapting to other cultures, that's all. Surprising that a Republican can't do that. You people do hate change.

And I would have loved to have gone to Paris in college. That would have been a blast.

Tyrone Slothrop · 03-23-2004, 02:46 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
San Francisco or San Diego (relatively realistic), or London or Munich (somewhat less so, but not total fantasies).

Not very focused, but:

(more realistically)
Washington
Seattle
Los Angeles
Boston
Chicago

(less realistically)
Sydney
Auckland
Vancouver
Bozeman
Santa Fe
Portland

Hank Chinaski · 03-23-2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
It appears that NFH and I are better at adapting to other cultures, that's all. Surprising that a Republican can't do that. You people do hate change.

?? I pretend want to move to Japan

03-23-2004, 02:47 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
One of my best friends just got flown out to Santa Fe for an interview. He took the job and drove out 5 days ago. It's a whole different world. He can't wait to hike and fly fish. Sounds cool.

My sister "retired" and moved out to Santa Fe. She loves it out there but says it is very brown. There are also lots of water issues in Santa Fe and real estate is expensive. The cost of living is also very expensive. She's also found it hard to find any single men her age. She had to tell more than one man that 70 was her limit.

Plus, lots of people retire out to Santa Fe and to find themselves and become artists. They all end up in real estate.

I've been seriously debating moving myself out of the current small town. But have evaluated all these places and have decided unless something compelling makes me move, I'm just going to visit.

I think POrtland and Seattle despite the attraction of being outdoorsy towns, it would rain just too damn much. Is Vancouver the same way?

Denver but my sister says its like any other big city, lots of people and traffic.

Boulder - a little crunchy?

San Francisco or elsewhere in California - aren't those people just different?

Austin - but there also real estate is expensive and traffic has gotten really bad.

If we're talking out of the country Cape Town is a beautiful city. I'd love to live there. And I've heard New Zealand is fabulous.

R(appearing briefly to give my .02)L

leagleaze · 03-23-2004, 02:48 PM

San Francisco or New York.
The reason? I could finally get good pizza again.

I could pick up and move now I suppose, but then I would miss all the fun I get to have in the Burg.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 03-23-2004, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
Not very focused, but:

(more realistically)
Washington
Seattle
Los Angeles
Boston
Chicago

(less realistically)
Sydney
Auckland
Vancouver
Bozeman
Santa Fe
Portland

I forgot about Vancouver. Have you been there? I need to at least visit. I hear it's phenomenal.

ltl/fb · 03-23-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
?? I pretend want to move to Japan

And you are learning from your ilk to pick and choose which posts (questions) to respond to. Again with the kudos! Hope you like granola. Though, since your other wives do not work, and you kinda over-extended in that area, your many progeny are unfamiliar with brand-name snacks.

bilmore · 03-23-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by NotFromHere
You're a lying sack of shit. All you ever do is try to manipulate, restate, and shape shift the rules to suit your needs.

This from the person who answers TM's domestic-city poll with a discussion of foreign cities?

Okay, if we're talking all over, I'll switch to Bridgetown, Barbados.

robustpuppy · 03-23-2004, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I forgot about Vancouver. Have you been there? I need to at least visit. I hear it's phenomenal.

Vancouver is my unrealistic pick. I would move there in a heartbeat if I knew I could earn a living there.

NotFromHere · 03-23-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I forgot about Vancouver. Have you been there? I need to at least visit. I hear it's phenomenal.

Vancouver is cool. Has the same sort of attraction that Seattle has - clean, surrounded by mountains (Whistler's about a 2 hour drive - gorgeous) and you get the hockey, eh. But more chinese restaurants rather than Japanese and thai. And Victoria is very cute, more of a British flavor. And you can't beat the exchange rate. $200 will make you feel like a rich man. But gas is freakin freakin expensive. They sell it in imperial litres (which is like a quart) for over $2.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 03-23-2004, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
This from the person who answers TM's domestic-city poll with a discussion of foreign cities?

Okay, if we're talking all over, I'll switch to Bridgetown, Barbados.

Dosmetic City poll? Here's what TM wrote:

"If you absolutely had to move, where would you move and why?

This isn't a fantasy poll. This is a practical one based on your means and current situation. If you are so wealthy that you could up and move to the French Riviera and never work again, then that is a legit answer."

I'm assuming you could practically move to Barbados. It can't be that expensive. The kids would love it!

NotFromHere · 03-23-2004, 03:00 PM

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Originally posted by bilmore
This from the person who answers TM's domestic-city poll with a discussion of foreign cities?

Okay, if we're talking all over, I'll switch to Bridgetown, Barbados.

What? Did it specify Domestic cities? Have you been taking classes from Hank? I'd quote it for you, but I want you to go back and redo your reading assignment. You'll find that even TM raised the foreign cities issue.

eta, or I see the Coltrane has done your work for you again.

ltl/fb · 03-23-2004, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by NotFromHere
What? Did it specify Domestic cities? Have you been taking classes from Hank? I'd quote it for you, but I want you to go back and redo your reading assignment. You'll find that even TM raised the foreign cities issue.

Honey, I suggest you stay away from the pb, especially if you are a Republican. You would be horrified at what people purporting to represent your party are doing.

bilmore · 03-23-2004, 03:03 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
If you are so wealthy that you could up and move to the French Riviera and never work again, then that is a legit answer."

Yep, you're right, I read it wrong.

Okay, switch me permanently to Bridgetown.