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springsandra
Baby girl has a baby brother!
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Sandra
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Cary, North Carolina! 
Never been so happy in my LIFE!!!!
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
you know exactly where I live. 
but we are also equally happy at our house upstate. there is so much to do in the area, and even though I can't walk to a bagel store it makes up for it in other ways.
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:19 PM |
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2boys4me
He's coming soon!
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by MrsRbk
NJ
No way in he!! I would ever move back to L.I.
Is Jersey a lot cheaper than Long Island? My grandparents had a summer home in Cape May that my mother inherited, we have been going there my whole life but as far as real estate prices, I have NO clue. Her family is from Philly and they all moved out of Philly to Central Jersey which from what I hear is pretty cheap but you said you were in North Jersey... is it a lot cheaper than Long Island? I always thought that maybe it was the same because of the proximity to the city.
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:26 PM |
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lvdolphins
My Loves!
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
East Northport
I grew up here. Love it!
Great school district, cute town village, lots of shopping close by.
Parkway is about 10 mins. from me (I'm on the Commack border).
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:46 PM |
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EricaAlt
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Erica
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by 2boys4me
Posted by MrsRbk
NJ
No way in he!! I would ever move back to L.I.
Is Jersey a lot cheaper than Long Island? My grandparents had a summer home in Cape May that my mother inherited, we have been going there my whole life but as far as real estate prices, I have NO clue. Her family is from Philly and they all moved out of Philly to Central Jersey which from what I hear is pretty cheap but you said you were in North Jersey... is it a lot cheaper than Long Island? I always thought that maybe it was the same because of the proximity to the city.
we're moving to Central NJ. You can get a lot more for your money. The houses are still pricey depending on what you're looking at, but you get a lot more. A lot more land too.
We wanted more land, but didn't want to move further out east on the island so we looked in NJ
Plus, I know the area b/c I grew up there
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:50 PM |
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MrsRbk
<3 <3 <3 <3
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Michelle
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by 2boys4me
Posted by MrsRbk
NJ
No way in he!! I would ever move back to L.I.
Is Jersey a lot cheaper than Long Island? My grandparents had a summer home in Cape May that my mother inherited, we have been going there my whole life but as far as real estate prices, I have NO clue. Her family is from Philly and they all moved out of Philly to Central Jersey which from what I hear is pretty cheap but you said you were in North Jersey... is it a lot cheaper than Long Island? I always thought that maybe it was the same because of the proximity to the city.
Definately not where I live. Maybe in parts central and south it's cheaper. But where I am we have some of the highest taxes in the state.
I've been living in Jersey since '99 and I find everything to be much more convienent here than L.I. Easier to get into the city, and eaiser just to get places in general.
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:51 PM |
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Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!
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Veronica
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
San Antonio, TX 
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| Posted 7/22/10 12:57 PM |
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dnj925
I couldnt love him more !!!
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Danielle
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by JenBenMen
BAY RIDGE BROOKLYN
Tons of parks, things to do with the kiddies
TOns of NYC attractions
Close to great daycare, schools and pediatrician
LOVE my commute to NYC
LOVE being able to stroll around the hood
downfall is that we bought a condo and I dont think we could afford a house here
Im in bayridge too and love all those things except my commute bc the R to the N then all the way to 57th street is LONG!!! and crowded, plus we rent our house and we really want to buy within a year or so!!!
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:00 PM |
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Heather617
My Babies
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Heather
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
I don't live in NYC, LI or NJ but I absolutely love where I live
I live in Daphne, AL (near the Gulf Coast), the area is beautiful, the people are nice and if you can get through the heat of the summer, the rest of the year the weather is beautiful! I love love love it!
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:04 PM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
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Diana
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by Mimms
Nort Merrick
I love where we live, we are close to lots of little stores and the parkways but we are tucked away on a quiet street with tons of kids. We have great neighbors, good schools and still have somewhat of a small town feel.
exactly ditto!
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:06 PM |
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LoveMySMT09
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Danbury, CT (King Street Neighborhood)
low taxes, lots of land, great community/schools
we basically live in the country, but are 10 mins from EVERYTHING! only about 45 mins from the city. best of both worlds 
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:09 PM |
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LeShellem
A new beginning
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LeShelle
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Holbrook, NY
Nice Schools
Near everything
Neighborhood is awesome and everyone is friendly.
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:15 PM |
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kmac
Two under two!
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Kris
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by rojerono
I live in Sayville and I honestly don't think I could be happier with my choice.
It's pretty solidly middle class area with a lot of friendly folks. It's very family friendly, with lots of events and activities for all ages - ranging from festivals, feasts, Family Fridays (music and kids shows), Free Yoga, etc.. The Miracle on Main Street Tree lighting and community caroling is great fun and SummerFest and Seafood Fest are good times.
It has a good core - a solid and lovely little main street with shop owners who get to know their clients and which makes shopping locally a priority. I don't need to 'escape' for a fun day - we stroll down Main, stop for an ice - have a slice or go to a nicer restaurant - drop into the Four Star for some knick knacks, play with the nostalgia toys in the Toy Store, Listen to the street musicians who sometimes hang out by Starbucks - or play at La Tavola during Happy Hour.
The schools are great and are well supported by the family and the community as a whole.
We have a beautiful little marina park and no matter where you live you are pretty much walking distance from the Bay and close to the Fire Island Ferries.
It's big enough that not everyone is in your business, but small enough that a stroll through town will undoubtedly lead you to a few friendly conversations and lots of friendly waves and greetings.
I honestly love it here and hope to stay for a long time!
I couldn't have said it better! I love it here! :)
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:16 PM |
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pixie
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by rojerono
I live in Sayville and I honestly don't think I could be happier with my choice.
It's pretty solidly middle class area with a lot of friendly folks. It's very family friendly, with lots of events and activities for all ages - ranging from festivals, feasts, Family Fridays (music and kids shows), Free Yoga, etc.. The Miracle on Main Street Tree lighting and community caroling is great fun and SummerFest and Seafood Fest are good times.
It has a good core - a solid and lovely little main street with shop owners who get to know their clients and which makes shopping locally a priority. I don't need to 'escape' for a fun day - we stroll down Main, stop for an ice - have a slice or go to a nicer restaurant - drop into the Four Star for some knick knacks, play with the nostalgia toys in the Toy Store, Listen to the street musicians who sometimes hang out by Starbucks - or play at La Tavola during Happy Hour.
The schools are great and are well supported by the family and the community as a whole.
We have a beautiful little marina park and no matter where you live you are pretty much walking distance from the Bay and close to the Fire Island Ferries.
It's big enough that not everyone is in your business, but small enough that a stroll through town will undoubtedly lead you to a few friendly conversations and lots of friendly waves and greetings.
I honestly love it here and hope to stay for a long time!
I think you just made me want to move to Sayville.
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:30 PM |
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kathleeng
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Kathleen
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Thanks to everyone, it is so helpful!
And to all those who live out of state, it is so helpful to hear other options as well.
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:32 PM |
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jellybean78
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Mommy
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Downtown Manhattan (Lower East Side)
Love it. I grew up here. Compared to other areas in Manhattan it's very affordable. I have a 2 bedroom coop (1000 square feet) so it's a decent size.
2 bedroom coops go for $500-600K. Maintenance under $800 so its pretty affordable compared to other areas in Manhattan.
Lots of families with kids DDs age, 24 hour security, on site 24 hour gym, great playroom in our buildings plus lots of parks, close to everything, easy access. Great Charter schools (Nest is one of them) as well as public schools (Shuang Wen blue ribbon school plus others). I can walk to the Seaport, West Village, East Village, 14th Street. We have great fairs with vendors who sell fresh veggies and fruits, great restaurants, movie theatres, etc.
I have debated about moving to suburbia but the commute kills me. I'm so used to walking home from work or taking a 5 minute cab ride to and from work...I don't think I can used to living in the suburbs but who knows when our family expands how I'll feel.
Message edited 7/22/2010 1:38:01 PM.
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:36 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
I grew up in MV - near Juniper For all you MVers! I really truly miss it. But we have more for our $ living in NJ where we are now.
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:36 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by QTDimps23
Posted by Mimms
Nort Merrick
I love where we live, we are close to lots of little stores and the parkways but we are tucked away on a quiet street with tons of kids. We have great neighbors, good schools and still have somewhat of a small town feel.
exactly ditto!
Diana, I love your neighborhood, I tell Evan so every time we come over!
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:40 PM |
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Momma2Be
Mommy of an angel
Member since 10/09 5911 total posts
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Dina
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by rojerono
I live in Sayville and I honestly don't think I could be happier with my choice.
It's pretty solidly middle class area with a lot of friendly folks. It's very family friendly, with lots of events and activities for all ages - ranging from festivals, feasts, Family Fridays (music and kids shows), Free Yoga, etc.. The Miracle on Main Street Tree lighting and community caroling is great fun and SummerFest and Seafood Fest are good times.
It has a good core - a solid and lovely little main street with shop owners who get to know their clients and which makes shopping locally a priority. I don't need to 'escape' for a fun day - we stroll down Main, stop for an ice - have a slice or go to a nicer restaurant - drop into the Four Star for some knick knacks, play with the nostalgia toys in the Toy Store, Listen to the street musicians who sometimes hang out by Starbucks - or play at La Tavola during Happy Hour.
The schools are great and are well supported by the family and the community as a whole.
We have a beautiful little marina park and no matter where you live you are pretty much walking distance from the Bay and close to the Fire Island Ferries.
It's big enough that not everyone is in your business, but small enough that a stroll through town will undoubtedly lead you to a few friendly conversations and lots of friendly waves and greetings.
I honestly love it here and hope to stay for a long time!
Wow, I want to move to Sayville now
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| Posted 7/22/10 1:41 PM |
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rojerono
Happiest.
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Jeannie
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by pixie
I think you just made me want to move to Sayville.
Posted by Momma2Be
Wow, I want to move to Sayville now
Well c'mon then! I'll save a spot for you at the reptile show tomorrow night!
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| Posted 7/22/10 2:47 PM |
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Mere09
So Dam* Lucky
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
We live in Milwaukee, WI
Great place to raise a family. Especially the neighborhood we live in because there are a lot of cops and teachers since they have to live in Milwaukee county.
Just have to get past the super-bad winters!
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CunningOne
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
I love, love, love my area and I love the school my kids are in (they are in a Catholic school in town). While I don't love my house, we've decided to stay put since we are very happy with the kids school and everything the town offers. If we do move, it will just be to a bigger house in the same area.
Message edited 8/18/2010 11:16:31 PM.
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| Posted 7/22/10 3:52 PM |
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LisaI
Momma's Little Beans
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
GA! We've been here for 11 years now and am very happy here. We both agree we wouldn't want to move back to LI (both born and raised there and all family is still there). It's been great visitng though
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| Posted 7/27/10 9:11 PM |
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KellyNYC
LIF Adolescent
Member since 10/05 650 total posts
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Kelly
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
Posted by Ophelia
you know exactly where I live.
but we are also equally happy at our house upstate. there is so much to do in the area, and even though I can't walk to a bagel store it makes up for it in other ways.
Where Upstate do you live? DH and I are toying with the idea of moving out of Manhattan and going upstate (Albany area).
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| Posted 7/27/10 9:31 PM |
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Lola
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Re: Spinoff to my unhappy where you live post, where do all you happy people live?
I live in Babylon Village and love it here. It has Argyle park, main street shopping and restaurants, a really nice village pool and beach, small close knit community and schools. I live right on the water, there's a canal in my yard and the bay down the street. I can walk to a little park and marina right around the corner.
When it's nice out I walk to the deli around the block to get a bagel and sit by the bay while I eat. Then Jack and I go to play at the park and take a walk around to look at the boats. I love that I can do all of that without leaving my neighborhood.
My husband commutes to the city and the train station is only a few minute drive. It's the first stop, so there's always a seat in the morning. Lots of express trains so it's about an hour ride.
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