DFD

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:17 pm

golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:16 am Well, for starters, look at this map, and pick a red area

This is a fun map re: outlier counties. Like the two blue counties in North Dakota. I would assume that's tribal land but who knows.

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:02 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:59 am Oh great now this is getting into a political shit show

incoming!

To add to the topic at hand, I used to shit on Wilmington NC, but I have some clients that moved there and after growing up and seeing them develop, I quite like it.

Also, was looking at the RDU area and Chapel Hill seems to me like one of the most walkable and bikable areas of our state. It’s more expensive than Charlotte

Maybe I’m biased to NC, but I just feel likes it’s the perfect combo to raise a family. It’s not HCOL like the other bigger cities and there’s till plenty of green, access to mountains, ocean, and it’s business friendly for the most part. So you can make a living here. NC public universities are also pretty awesome & there are a ton to choose from depending on your major and speciality. In state tuition at UNC is only like still less than $10k. So if you have kids, theres no lack of options.

D Griff wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 1:19 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:59 am Oh great now this is getting into a political shit show

I let Brad back in and allow him free speech but occasionally have to flex my privilege when he tries to make nearly every discussion about politics.

D Griff wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:01 am

golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:39 am

Absolutely, hence why I said to start there. But it does indicate that you are less likely to be interfered with by the government, and that tax burden will be more reasonable.

There is a long laundry list from both parties.

D Griff wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:01 am

golftdibrad1 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:39 am

Absolutely, hence why I said to start there. But it does indicate that you are less likely to be interfered with by the government, and that tax burden will be more reasonable.

, the lower tax burden in republican areas is certainly possible, but the government interference argument is a fucking joke. Both sides just pick and choose the freedoms they feel are critical to take away and act accordingly. Your boys and red are anti freedom in MANY categories:

1. Women having the right to control their own body
2. People having the choice to live without a car
3. The freedom to walk, bike, or use transit in their communities
4. Black people being able to move about freely without getting pulled over or shot
5. The big kicker: THE FREEDOM TO CONTINUE HAVING A DEMOCRACY! ( )

There is a long laundry list from both parties.

max225 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:47 pm I wanted to start this as a separate thread as this topic seems to come up often.

Here is my contribution to it.

Where?
Maui
Why? Great weather, not as busy as Oahu. Natural beauty that is second to none. Laid back people/laid back lifestyle.
Why not? Way too expensive, taxes are too damn high, too many homeless and druggies once you get off the main path.

Where?
East Bay Area California (Where I currently reside)
Why? One of the worlds best climates. In the proper cities, no crime, no homeless. Amazing amounts of nature to enjoy. In 1 day you can go to the desert/mountain/snow/ocean. No other place on the planet has this IMO. Access to any food on this planet, 3 Major international airports within 1 hr drive, major landmarks within 1 hr drive, multiple of the worlds best schools within 1 hr drive.
Why not? Insane politics, $2M + to live in a nice hood, and you essentially have to live in a nice hood or else you're fk'ed. One of the most expensive places to buy homes in the us+highest taxes. Terrible combo.

Where?
West Palm beach Florida
Why? Nice tropical climate, great places to eat, close to miami and quite a few things to do. Clean and relatively safe.
Why not? Insanely overpriced for what it is, flat florida geography will get old.

Where?
Cork Ireland
Why? Some of the nicest people I have ever met, everywhere. Great food. Beautiful country, decent airport that gets you pretty much anywhere in europe. Reasonable prices on food/lodging.
Why not? Gray weather ... can't really make much money compared to how much it costs to live there. Politics are going in the really wrong direction. Driving on the wrong side of the road...

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:16 am I would live in Portland Maine.

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:16 am I would live in Portland Maine.

SAWCE wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 12:29 pm I have minimal east coast experience, but winters seem too harsh for me.

max225 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:04 pm I really liked Chicago but that winter was brutal … I hear the summers can be too

J-Ho-Fo-Show69 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:20 pm

MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2024 5:48 pm

In the summer, you get to tube on the river, which is awesome! If you want any recommendations for wineries, let me know, we can probably But I'm going to Turkey from July 20th to August 5th.

Dude, I’m down.

Cale and Dan, road trip? DFD takes on Harper’s Ferry?

wap wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:11 pm

max225 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:04 pm I really liked Chicago but that winter was brutal … I hear the summers can be too

Chicago is great, if you pick the right neighborhood, but yeah, summers can be quite hot and humid. We routinely swing over 100* from winter lows to summer highs. Definitely a 4 season region, lol.

Desertbreh wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:16 am I would live in Portland Maine.