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the hubster did this 6 months ago. Had the outpatient surgery… was back on his feet almost instantly. He is fine now.

I had a similar surgery for both ligiment and meniscus in college… I had a cast on because of the ligiment damage. But that was a long time ago – so the technology may be cast free, now.

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the hubster did this 6 months ago. Had the outpatient surgery… was back on his feet almost instantly. He is fine now.

I had a similar surgery for both ligiment and meniscus in college… I had a cast on because of the ligiment damage. But that was a long time ago – so the technology may be cast free, now.

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the hubster did this 6 months ago. Had the outpatient surgery… was back on his feet almost instantly. He is fine now.

I had a similar surgery for both ligiment and meniscus in college… I had a cast on because of the ligiment damage. But that was a long time ago – so the technology may be cast free, now.

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[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
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Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.

[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]

This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.

You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.

And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

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[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
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Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.

[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]

This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.

You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.

And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

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[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]

Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.

[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]

This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.

You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.

And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

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[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]

Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.

[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]

This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.

You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.

And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

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[quote=CA renter]How about when you lived in Washington? Is that any better than Philly?
[/quote]

Washington was pretty cool – literally. It definitely rains a lot – but like a drizzle… You learn to do outdoor stuff in the rain. Camping… raining… just plan for mud. Mountain biking – again… just plan for that muddy stripe up your back and wet pine-needles sticking out of your helmet. But it’s gorgeous and not the sticky humidity. Summers there are ideal. Winters are cold, have snow, but I liked that. I was up by the border (Bellingham) so the days were pretty short in the winter and really long in the summer (light from 4am to 9:30pm)… that took some getting used to.

[quote=sdrealtor]FWIW you would hate it there. Philly is one of the most intolerent major cities in the US. Racism is open and widespread at all levels of education, income and intellect. [/quote]

This is true. Unfortunately. People can be highly cliqueish. Racism is overt. It’s hard to make friends if you’re an outsider.

You have people in some of the suburbs who are proud how long it’s been since they went into Philly. They feel superior. Even though Philly has world class cultural stuff like the art museum, Franklin Institute, etc. Their attitude is based in part on ignorance and in part on racism.

And don’t forget the brew-ha-ha over the Huntington Valley Swim Club – where they banned a group because members were upset that black kids were being allowed to swim there. That’s around 5 miles from my old neighborhood… Very sad and closed minded.
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Pool-Boots-Kids-Who-Might-Change-the-Complexion.html

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Congratulations, Emily.

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Congratulations, Emily.

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Congratulations, Emily.

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Congratulations, Emily.

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Congratulations, Emily.

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[quote=CA renter]

Wow, that’s gorgeous, UCGal! Do you have any regrets about moving back here? I know you grew up here, so that’s certainly a factor, but barring the history/friends/family factor, where would you prefer to live?[/quote]

I loved that house. I loved loved loved the neighborhood. Very walkable – a small grocery store 2 blocks away, a couple of nice restaurants and bars – all less than 3 blocks away. An old vaudeville theater that showed musical acts a block and a half away. Small town mainstreet feel, right around the corner.

but only about a mile from the Philly city border. 3-4 blocks to the Septa train that would get you into the city and/or the airport. (It is LIBERATING to be able to roll a suitcase to the trainstation – with my car in the garage at home. The garage in the back, lol.)

But…. Philly is hot and sweaty in the summer. Miserable. I like moderate. I really loved the spring/fall there. And the winters were ok. I *hated* the summers there.

My kids are growing up going to the beach a lot, doing year round sports and other activities, and my husband is happier here.

No regrets about moving. But I wish I could move that neighborhood here.

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[quote=CA renter]

Wow, that’s gorgeous, UCGal! Do you have any regrets about moving back here? I know you grew up here, so that’s certainly a factor, but barring the history/friends/family factor, where would you prefer to live?[/quote]

I loved that house. I loved loved loved the neighborhood. Very walkable – a small grocery store 2 blocks away, a couple of nice restaurants and bars – all less than 3 blocks away. An old vaudeville theater that showed musical acts a block and a half away. Small town mainstreet feel, right around the corner.

but only about a mile from the Philly city border. 3-4 blocks to the Septa train that would get you into the city and/or the airport. (It is LIBERATING to be able to roll a suitcase to the trainstation – with my car in the garage at home. The garage in the back, lol.)

But…. Philly is hot and sweaty in the summer. Miserable. I like moderate. I really loved the spring/fall there. And the winters were ok. I *hated* the summers there.

My kids are growing up going to the beach a lot, doing year round sports and other activities, and my husband is happier here.

No regrets about moving. But I wish I could move that neighborhood here.

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