Foreclosures come to McMansion country

[carli]

I’m genuinely glad to be living here now, and I’m always amazed that more of my friends back east don’t know about our little slice of paradise. I always tell them that I’d rather live HERE and can still visit THERE, but they probably feel the opposite. Most of my friends from that area do travel quite a bit worldwide, and when they want warmth and good weather, they head to the Caribbean in the winter and for their summer beach time they head to the Hamptons, Maine, Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket, which are some other gorgeous places on the planet.

Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.

[an]

[quote=carli]
Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.[/quote]
I concur with this. SD probably never will get to the same level of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, etc like NY. But if it does, it probably wouldn’t feel like SD anymore. I love the laid back atmosphere of SD and hate the hustle and bustle of NY. Also, if you’re like me and hate rain, snow, and humidity, your options are pretty limited.

[an]

[quote=carli]
Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.[/quote]
I concur with this. SD probably never will get to the same level of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, etc like NY. But if it does, it probably wouldn’t feel like SD anymore. I love the laid back atmosphere of SD and hate the hustle and bustle of NY. Also, if you’re like me and hate rain, snow, and humidity, your options are pretty limited.

[an]

[quote=carli]
Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.[/quote]
I concur with this. SD probably never will get to the same level of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, etc like NY. But if it does, it probably wouldn’t feel like SD anymore. I love the laid back atmosphere of SD and hate the hustle and bustle of NY. Also, if you’re like me and hate rain, snow, and humidity, your options are pretty limited.

[an]

[quote=carli]
Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.[/quote]
I concur with this. SD probably never will get to the same level of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, etc like NY. But if it does, it probably wouldn’t feel like SD anymore. I love the laid back atmosphere of SD and hate the hustle and bustle of NY. Also, if you’re like me and hate rain, snow, and humidity, your options are pretty limited.

[an]

[quote=carli]
Unfortunately, what we lack here are the overwhelming number of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, depth and open-mindedness that seems to exist in plentiful supply on the east coast. I hope I’m not offending anyone; obviously, it’s a gross generalization, and does not apply to most people on this site. Sorry if I did offend, but that’s just my anecdotal observation.[/quote]
I concur with this. SD probably never will get to the same level of cultural opportunities, emphasis on intellectualism, etc like NY. But if it does, it probably wouldn’t feel like SD anymore. I love the laid back atmosphere of SD and hate the hustle and bustle of NY. Also, if you’re like me and hate rain, snow, and humidity, your options are pretty limited.

[Ricechex]

“emphasis on intellectualism”: wow, what a statement. What about emphasis on concrete, trash, concrete, trash, and no vision of the sky because of all the skyscrapers. What about thugs, gangbangers, traffic, crime? No thanks, I will take “lack of intellectualism” any day.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the most potent smell of urine permeating most of the city. Lovely.

[Ricechex]

“emphasis on intellectualism”: wow, what a statement. What about emphasis on concrete, trash, concrete, trash, and no vision of the sky because of all the skyscrapers. What about thugs, gangbangers, traffic, crime? No thanks, I will take “lack of intellectualism” any day.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the most potent smell of urine permeating most of the city. Lovely.

[Ricechex]

“emphasis on intellectualism”: wow, what a statement. What about emphasis on concrete, trash, concrete, trash, and no vision of the sky because of all the skyscrapers. What about thugs, gangbangers, traffic, crime? No thanks, I will take “lack of intellectualism” any day.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the most potent smell of urine permeating most of the city. Lovely.

[Ricechex]

“emphasis on intellectualism”: wow, what a statement. What about emphasis on concrete, trash, concrete, trash, and no vision of the sky because of all the skyscrapers. What about thugs, gangbangers, traffic, crime? No thanks, I will take “lack of intellectualism” any day.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the most potent smell of urine permeating most of the city. Lovely.

[Ricechex]

“emphasis on intellectualism”: wow, what a statement. What about emphasis on concrete, trash, concrete, trash, and no vision of the sky because of all the skyscrapers. What about thugs, gangbangers, traffic, crime? No thanks, I will take “lack of intellectualism” any day.

Oh, and I forgot to mention the most potent smell of urine permeating most of the city. Lovely.

[outtamojo]

I’d wager that > 90% of the intellectual emphasis in NY and Washington is devoted to legally parting you from your wealth. And no, I did not withdraw all my cash from the bank : )

[outtamojo]

I’d wager that > 90% of the intellectual emphasis in NY and Washington is devoted to legally parting you from your wealth. And no, I did not withdraw all my cash from the bank : )

[outtamojo]

I’d wager that > 90% of the intellectual emphasis in NY and Washington is devoted to legally parting you from your wealth. And no, I did not withdraw all my cash from the bank : )

[outtamojo]

I’d wager that > 90% of the intellectual emphasis in NY and Washington is devoted to legally parting you from your wealth. And no, I did not withdraw all my cash from the bank : )

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