Rural or Urban?

[deftonesfan867]

Having lived both I prefer urban. I hate having to drive into the next county over for good places to eat and to shop :angry: ..can't wait tell i'm back home in Fort Worth. :) Edited November 2, 2005 by deftonesfan867

[ocnblu]

Well, I moved from a town of 13k people, that was smack in the middle between Ocean City and Rehoboth Beach and Annapolis/Baltimore/Washington, about an hour from either... back to the town of my birth, which is like 100k people with sprawling suburbs. I've been back since January, '03... and I have to say I miss where I was. The traffic and roads up here are horrible. <_<

[Brandon Lutz]

I prefer a Rural lifestyle as thats how I've always lived. Ideal situation would be to live out in the countryside with a 20 minute drive at the most away from a city/town/urban area. I just enjoy the freedoms of a rural lifestyle too much to want to live in an urban area. I can make as much noise as I want, shoot my guns at clay targets whenever I want, no crime, I can ride my atv's whenever I want, just a bunch of stuff I can do here that I can't do in the city. Edited November 2, 2005 by Brandon Lutz

[Croc]

I love urban! Los Angeles is amazing IMO 9million and counting!

[Variance]

I like rural areas in small doses. I get bored in a totally rural place. I prefer the (relative) excitement of urban living. I'd like to live in a place with rural attributes (woodsy backyard with a creek/river) but still be in a urban setting.

[CSpec]

I don't think I could live either in Manhatten or Nowheresville Nebraska. Suburbs outside a large city, thank you very much.

[bowtie_dude]

Can I get a mix of both? Anyone thats been to Lexington, KY knows how rural it is for a city. Its very spread out. Lousiville is too urban for me, and purely rural is too boring. I think Lexington is perfect.

[FUTURE_OF_GM]

I just enjoy the freedoms of a rural lifestyle too much to want to live in an urban area. I can make as much noise as I want, shoot my guns at clay targets whenever I want, no crime, I can ride my atv's whenever I want, just a bunch of stuff I can do here that I can't do in the city.

AMEN!

My surroundings are pretty ideal... Real rural (Where I live) and a pretty big city about 5-10 minutes away.

[chris]

urban. the party life is why! and restaurants.

[deftonesfan867]

Yeah, truth be told a nice rural spot outside an urban area is ideal. I do enjoy the low noise/traffic of it here, plus the ATV riding.

[Mach5GTP]

I used to be a hardcore urban dweller. I was born and raised in Chicago- actually in Chicago, not in Evanston or Skokie as some will try to tell you (that's still a huge peeve of mine: "Where you from?" "Chicago." Really, what part"? "Schaumburg." *smack!*).

Anyway, a few years ago it started getting to me- the crowding, the people, the madness. Esp. driving, it was no longer fun. Living on the North side for over 30 years, I knew the place like the back of my hand, and it was fun driving those streets as their self-appointed king. Unfortunately, as I matured, I noticed how awful other people behaved in the anonymity of their vehicles- they'd drive right over you to get a single car length ahead in traffic, and they'd drive like they were the only car on the road. Never mind using turn signals. It got so bad that I would be completely beside myself with rage by the time I got home from work. I hated having to go out because it was all just too much.

We moved to Park Ridge, just outside the city, and it's night and day. Less crowding on the roads, and people actually seem to notice each other. (It's probably not even all that less, but it sure feels like it.) Lynne and I really look forward to pushing even further out from the city someday, into what you might call the boonies. Some small city or large town somewhere, maybe 50k or so in population, someplace where quiet country roads are just out beyond the WalMart, not 90 minutes away. Someplace where people actualyl see each other, maybe even take care to avoid offending or causing inconvenience.

I think I'm def. becoming more of a rural spirit as I grow older; Lynne too, we keep trying to think of what we could do for money in some small town somewhere. :)

[frogger]

I like the urban lifestyle, places to eat etc.. That and my job pretty much dictates thats where I'll be for the forseeable future. But I enjoy my time away from it all.

[LosAngeles]

This should be a poll (with "suburban" added to the list)

[deftonesfan867]

This should be a poll (with "suburban" added to the list)

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done

[balthazar]

I'm with Brandon & FOG: rural near a suburban area. Unfortunately, that's becoming increasingly difficult to obtain in NJ. Traffic sucks.

[pow]

I don't think I could live either in Manhatten or Nowheresville Nebraska. Suburbs outside a large city, thank you very much.

[post="37677"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

What he said. NYC is fine for a few weeks, but after that, it gets expensive.

[Croc]

Change mine to suburban

[ToniCipriani]

For me it doesn't really matter, as long as I have a shelter that doesn't leak :P But to choose, subrban. I'd then have the convenience of urban, without the urban noise.

[LosAngeles]

I'm with Brandon & FOG: rural near a suburban area. Unfortunately, that's becoming increasingly difficult to obtain in NJ. Traffic sucks.

[post="37740"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

I'd expect that in a bedroom state for NYC and Philly....

[Cory Wolfe]

Rural all the way.... I mean, I can deal with the lack of people, stores, and stuff like that for the freedom. The possibilies are unlimited. I can... ride my ATV anywhere I want, make bombs, shoot my gun, have loud parties... Damn, just about anything. Again the downside is being away from everything, which, can be a bitch. I like to walk and drive around streets and sidewalks for some reason... but otherwise I'm a loner so I can and will happily deal with living rural. Long live Rural! :P

[NOS2006]

Suburban bayyyybee!

[Cremazie]

I prefer rural but I like living in the city with everything at out fingertips!

[Sixty8panther]

Rural: Give me a old farmhouse with a big barn (garage/hot rod shop) and lots of private acres (car storage) in a small town with nice spread out neighbors (no bitching about my cars & noise fropm the shop) :)

[Petra]

Suburban, I guess. My ideal locale would actually be a small town within about 20 min. of a city.

[sciguy_0504]

I don't think I could live either in Manhatten or Nowheresville Nebraska. Suburbs outside a large city, thank you very much.

[post="37677"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Bingo. Both areas would get tiring after awhile.

[Chief]

Country by the grace of God. Chief

[Sixty8panther]

I'd have to live in a hick town if I had money.... I've already got it all planned out.... a One mile "circuit" with like 20 Solstices. Invite a bunch of buddies over (some of you among them) and go racing in equal cars to keep it fair... every Solstice would be stock with the exception of a LS7/6-spd-manual. :D Can't do that in the 'Burbs or city.

[Cory Wolfe]

Can't take pretty pics either and win this: GAOC Grand Am of the Week :D

[Chief]

Sixty8, if you have money do what I did, build you a house way out in the country where you're house cannot be seeen from the road. It's peaceful and you can pretty much do whatever the hell you want. The problem with living in a Hicktown is that people look strange at you first, then once they get used to you they want to know about you. It's a pain.

Chief

I'd have to live in a hick town if I had money....

I've already got it all planned out.... a One mile "circuit" with like 20 Solstices. Invite a bunch of buddies over (some of you among them) and go racing in equal cars to keep it fair... every Solstice would be stock with the exception of a LS7/6-spd-manual. :D

Can't do that in the 'Burbs or city.

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[capriceman]

I hate "downtown" areas. Love Rual life style. So Suburban is awesome both mixed. Also every thing is 5 min. away.

[capriceman]

I'd have to live in a hick town if I had money....

I've already got it all planned out.... a One mile "circuit" with like 20 Solstices. Invite a bunch of buddies over (some of you among them) and go racing in equal cars to keep it fair... every Solstice would be stock with the exception of a LS7/6-spd-manual. :D

Can't do that in the 'Burbs or city.

[post="37927"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Can I come!

I would get distracted and probably do a lawn job in front of your house and throw dirt on your "finished" Camaro. :P

Or I could take all you one with my project 572 unless it is sold by then. :o

[Cory Wolfe]

Can you run around naked in your front lawn in cities?

So true... So true... :lol: :D

[CaddyXLR-V]

I'd have to live in a hick town if I had money....

I've already got it all planned out.... a One mile "circuit" with like 20 Solstices. Invite a bunch of buddies over (some of you among them) and go racing in equal cars to keep it fair... every Solstice would be stock with the exception of a LS7/6-spd-manual. :D

Can't do that in the 'Burbs or city.

[post="37927"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

What do I have to do to get in on that? Are bets allowed?

[CaddyXLR-V]

My family owns 10 acres in CA, that I own 10% of. If I had the money, there would be a track on it already. But I couldnt live out in the middle of nowhere. I need everything close to me. Edited November 3, 2005 by CaddyXLR-V

[LosAngeles]

Only in the city are most things within walking distance (like, uh, ladies)....and you can do things like go to live tapings of national TV shows! But really, you guys sound like some sociopaths talking about smashing cars and shooting up stuff....

[Cory Wolfe]

But really, you guys sound like some sociopaths talking about smashing cars and shooting up stuff....

Yup... that's pretty much me; a sociopath. Or a psycho... whichever. :P

[Sixty8panther]

What do I have to do to get in on that? Are bets allowed?

[post="38058"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Sure, whatever you want. If you or Caprice rolled/totalled one I'd just ask you if you were okay yell out "parts car" and toss you the keys to another one. B) Edited November 3, 2005 by Sixty8panther

[mustang84]

I grew up in a small rural town of 5000 people, but I prefer urban/suburban environments. I think I eventually want to live somewhere out in the Interior West...maybe the Phoenix area or Denver. I'd like that because you're surrounded by beautiful scenery that you can always head out to on the weekends but you still live in the city. If I do stay in the Midwest, I'll probably move to Omaha because downtown is going through a renaissance and it's just a nice sized city.

[CaddyXLR-V]

Sure, whatever you want. If you or Caprice rolled/totalled one I'd just ask you if you were okay yell out "parts car" and toss you the keys to another one.  B)

[post="38087"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

Sounds like a real life video game.

[Sixty8panther]

Yup.... as a kid I got this idea but instead of Solstices I thought of Cavalier Z24s and later BMW Z3s. Something light and "nimble" but still fun to drive and semi-powerful. NOt to mention the list of about 130 "affordable" classic cars I want to own and the 12 or so exotics I want. If I had he cash I'd buy them all. Give Jay Leno a run for his money.

[steamer]

I live in a town of 3200 folks, and it's rural & it's great! Edited November 14, 2005 by steamer

[Sixty8panther]

Wow, cool covered bridge. :)

Can't tell from the photo, is it a RR bridge or a paved road? If so can you drive across it? Edited November 3, 2005 by Sixty8panther

[steamer]

Wow, cool covered bridge. :)

Can't tell from the photo, is it a RR bridge or a paved road? If so can you drive across it?

[post="38252"][/post]

Rather than type it out, I pasted this from the Chamber site:

Covered Bridge
Brodhead is the southern entrance to the 23 mile bike trail that leads to New Glarus. One of the many delights along the trail is the National Award Winning Clarence Covered Bridge replica constructed by the Brodhead Jaycees.

The original covered bridge was located just south of Brodhead on Highway 11-81 and spanned the Sugar River. The bridge survived until 1931 when a 30 ton trailer truck crashed through the floor.

The memory of the "Clarence Bridge" remains real as the Brodhead Jaycees, The Department of Natural Resources and the people of the community completed a replica of the original bridge in the fall of 1984.


The 112 foot structure is located at the first railroad trestle north of Golf Course Road on the bike trail. The DNR provided the wood from old barns and other buildings that were demolished elsewhere in the state and the Jaycees raised money for the rest of the materials.

The Sugar River Bike Trail and the "Clarence Bridge" are enjoyed by many hikers, bikers, and snowmobilers each year.

[zhawk]

I definately prefer the rural lifestyle. I get to work on all my cars without anyone bugging me. And my family has room to breathe. We live close enough to Olympia and Tacoma that we can go out and have fun but far enough that their problems don't invade our home.

[tmp]

Well, I vote urban, but having said that, I live in a suburban city. That's what I love about LA, we have the best of the big city with the best part of being an interconnected series of small towns..

[bobo]

I'm out in suburbia, but I'm thinking maybe it would be nice to live out in the country, where there will be fewer people and I can have a garage as big as I want.

[ocnblu]

There's nothing better than being able to go nekkit whenever you want in the sunshine. Can't do that at a home in town. I miss that.

[Dsuupr]

AMEN!

My surroundings are pretty ideal... Real rural (Where I live) and a pretty big city about 5-10 minutes away.

[post="37683"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post]

That's me. We live in a town of 3000, but Portland is only 30 minutes away.

[Chief]

There's nothing better than being able to go nekkit whenever you want in the sunshine.  Can't do that at a home in town.  I miss that.

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[mental note]

Don't buy a home next to 'blu.

[/mental note]

Chief

[staceface]

I live in a small (and i do mean small) town - pop. 640 I like the balance of living in a small town and working in the city. I can get everything I need, drive in (a mere 40 minutes) to access great restaurants, shows, casinos, bars, etc. Or I can stay home, wear no makeup, go to redneck bars, and listen to 80's hair bands. I get to know all my neighbours (whether you want to or not), have people who "just happened to be driving by" stop in for a beer, or to help with a project, since they just "saw that i needed a hand", or sit on my quiet front porch, or back deck in solitude. This totally works for me....