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I couldn't imagine living elsewhere 34 23.94%
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Do you love living on LI?

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KPtoys
I'm getting old

Member since 5/05

8688 total posts

Name:
Karen

Do you love living on LI?

Do you love it here or do you stick it out for work, family etc?

DH and I were talking about it on our way back from upstate last night. He was talking about all the negatives and wishes we could raise our kids where he was, in the sticks, he thinks they would turn out betterChat Icon

Message edited 8/28/2006 11:43:12 AM.

Posted 8/28/06 11:39 AM
 

MrsPorkChop
Twinning!!

Member since 5/05

9941 total posts

Name:
Missy

Re: Do you love living on LI?

gone already
we live in CT

i dont think id move back after living here...

Posted 8/28/06 11:41 AM
 

Libragal07
Loving Summer.....

Member since 8/06

6636 total posts

Name:
Samantha aka Sammy Bones

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I chose OTHER b.c I do love living here on Long Island but it is extreamly hard living here!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
I don't think I will ever get a houseChat Icon

Posted 8/28/06 11:41 AM
 

Diva
I am what I am

Member since 12/05

2825 total posts

Name:
Jennifer

Re: Do you love living on LI?

As much as I complain about how expensive it is, I just love NY and I cant imagine being anywhere else. I think the changing seasons, and the locality of everything will always keep me here. Chat Icon

ETP - My entire immediate family has moved to florida, so I'm the only one left.

Message edited 8/28/2006 11:42:15 AM.

Posted 8/28/06 11:41 AM
 

MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3

Member since 1/06

19197 total posts

Name:
Michelle

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I grew up on LI and lived there until 1999 it was hard for me to make the decision to move, but now that I have I couldn't imagine living on LI again. I didn't go far (NJ), and prefer this side of the river so much more. JMHO! Chat Icon

Message edited 8/28/2006 11:42:36 AM.

Posted 8/28/06 11:42 AM
 

SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!

Member since 12/05

20105 total posts

Name:
Lauren

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I chose other because I do love living on LI, but would probably move elsewhere if it wasn't for my family, friends on LI , and our jobs being in NYC.

Posted 8/28/06 11:42 AM
 

Kissy331
My two miracles!

Member since 5/06

17826 total posts

Name:
Kristen

Re: Do you love living on LI?

We are here bc my DH's job is here...We were able to purchase a home but whenever we are OOT, we always say how much nicer it would be...We also have family here

Posted 8/28/06 11:44 AM
 

2PreciousBlessings
The Perfect Pair

Member since 5/06

19861 total posts

Name:
Best Wife & Mommy

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I love living on LI but DH and I are thinking about moving to GA or Cary, NC in another year or so when we have our child hopefully.

Posted 8/28/06 11:45 AM
 

Tumbalina
Better than the news!

Member since 2/06

2840 total posts

Name:
Angela

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Would love to move out of state. I feel Long Island is getting crowded, although I like it, I would like to move.

Posted 8/28/06 11:45 AM
 

MsMBV
:P

Member since 5/05

28602 total posts

Name:
Me

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Hate it, but DH refuses to move even an hour away from his family. Drives me nuts!Chat Icon

Posted 8/28/06 11:45 AM
 

Summer05
LIF Adult

Member since 5/05

2320 total posts

Name:

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I love it and hate it all at the same time Chat Icon

Posted 8/28/06 11:47 AM
 

MrsProfessor
hi

Member since 5/05

14279 total posts

Name:

Re: Do you love living on LI?

We are already gone, but we didn't go far. I liked the idea of living in a smaller town with a more rural setting, and I wanted to see what it was like to live somewhere other than LI. I don't miss the traffic and the fact that LI seemed to be getting more and more crowded. Though I do miss the proximity to my friends and family and the beach.

Posted 8/28/06 11:49 AM
 

Hi-Fi55
12 years...wow....

Member since 2/06

2984 total posts

Name:
Dianne

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I love living on LI and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. This is my home thru and thru.

Posted 8/28/06 11:49 AM
 

jms100303
Luv my munchkins

Member since 5/05

4789 total posts

Name:
Jennifer

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I chose 'Stay for family'. Although I was born on LI, I grew up in CT and would move back in an instant if it wasn't for DH. He grew up on LI and doesn't have any desire to leave. Most of my family is on LI, except for my mom who is still in CT (plus my friends).

Posted 8/28/06 11:50 AM
 

WoodIAm
My Boys!

Member since 5/05

5498 total posts

Name:
JoAnne

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I absolutely loved where I grew up. I never would have thought, that I would live anywhere else. My entire family is here. But, besides not being able to afford anything, town has changed drastically! It's not the same quaint place, it's overloaded with horrendous tourists and second home owners. I just don't like it anmore.

It looks like we are going to be headed towards CT.

Posted 8/28/06 11:51 AM
 

lorich
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Member since 6/05

9987 total posts

Name:
Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Posted by KPtoys


DH and I were talking about it on our way back from upstate last night. He was talking about all the negatives and wishes we could raise our kids where he was, in the sticks, he thinks they would turn out betterChat Icon



Out of curiosity...where upstate?

We have the opportunity to live in a great house, huge property upstate, but DH & I prefer to raise our kids here.
I was born and raised upstate and well...I moved here to get a better life. Go figure.Chat Icon

Having a big house doesn't make for a better life.
Those that I know that stayed got pregnant VERY early or are addicted to drugs & alcohol. Sure...it can easily happen here, but honestly...the reason "they" did it was there was NOTHING to do up there.

Posted 8/28/06 11:51 AM
 

KPtoys
I'm getting old

Member since 5/05

8688 total posts

Name:
Karen

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Posted by lorich

Posted by KPtoys


DH and I were talking about it on our way back from upstate last night. He was talking about all the negatives and wishes we could raise our kids where he was, in the sticks, he thinks they would turn out betterChat Icon



Out of curiosity...where upstate?

We have the opportunity to live in a great house, huge property upstate, but DH & I prefer to raise our kids here.
I was born and raised upstate and well...I moved here to get a better life. Go figure.Chat Icon

Having a big house doesn't make for a better life.
Those that I know that stayed got pregnant VERY early or are addicted to drugs & alcohol. Sure...it can easily happen here, but honestly...the reason "they" did it was there was NOTHING to do up there.



He grew up around the Cortland Area. I know a lot of DH's friends, in their early 30s, all they do is hunt and drink because there is nothing to do there.

Posted 8/28/06 11:54 AM
 

lorich
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Member since 6/05

9987 total posts

Name:
Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Posted by KPtoys

Posted by lorich

Posted by KPtoys


DH and I were talking about it on our way back from upstate last night. He was talking about all the negatives and wishes we could raise our kids where he was, in the sticks, he thinks they would turn out betterChat Icon



Out of curiosity...where upstate?

We have the opportunity to live in a great house, huge property upstate, but DH & I prefer to raise our kids here.
I was born and raised upstate and well...I moved here to get a better life. Go figure.Chat Icon

Having a big house doesn't make for a better life.
Those that I know that stayed got pregnant VERY early or are addicted to drugs & alcohol. Sure...it can easily happen here, but honestly...the reason "they" did it was there was NOTHING to do up there.



He grew up around the Cortland Area. I know a lot of DH's friends, in their early 30s, all they do is hunt and drink because there is nothing to do there.



YIKES...he's really out there!Chat Icon

I'm sooo glad you agree! I think it's great when they're kids...I LOVED running around our 3.5 acres...and LOVED having everyone over to sleigh ride down are gianormous hills!, but umm...once I was able to move...I did.

Posted 8/28/06 11:57 AM
 

curliegirl
He's here!!!!

Member since 3/06

10128 total posts

Name:
Gina

Re: Do you love living on LI?

DH wants to move, I don't. While I would love to have a bigger house with more property, I love being near everything, and my friends and family.

Right now, I can't imagine isolating myself from everyone just to have a bigger home.....

Posted 8/28/06 11:58 AM
 

lorich
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Member since 6/05

9987 total posts

Name:
Grammie says "Lora Gina"

Re: Do you love living on LI?

Posted by curliegirl

DH wants to move, I don't. While I would love to have a bigger house with more property, I love being near everything, and my friends and family.

Right now, I can't imagine isolating myself from everyone just to have a bigger home.....



AMEN!Chat Icon

Posted 8/28/06 11:59 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!

Member since 3/06

32345 total posts

Name:

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I said other...

we like it here but can't afford to stay

Posted 8/28/06 12:01 PM
 

Wendy1220
LIF Adult

Member since 3/06

2004 total posts

Name:
wendy

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I'm not sure. My family is here and I can't imagine moving away from them but I'm not sure we can afford to live here. I want to buy a home but also don't want to be struggling every month to pay the bills.

I'd consider moving someone not too far away...now just have to figure out where.

Posted 8/28/06 12:04 PM
 

Palebride
I am an amazing bakist

Member since 5/05

13673 total posts

Name:
Lori

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I love it here.
I lived upstate for a while and enjoyed it - but never felt completely comfortable. On Long Island, I feel like I belong.Chat Icon

Posted 8/28/06 12:06 PM
 

Beth
The Key to your new home....

Member since 2/06

24849 total posts

Name:
Beth

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I like it here- but we are only here b/c of DH job

he could make the same money elsewhere but he would have to start over and we don't want to take the chance- he has way to many conections here to just pack up and leave

all of my family is gone and his- so there is really nothing other then $$$ keeping us here

Posted 8/28/06 12:06 PM
 

MegZee
My bunny

Member since 5/06

8777 total posts

Name:
Meaghan

Re: Do you love living on LI?

I only stay bc of my family and I love my job.

Posted 8/28/06 12:09 PM
 
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