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GRANDMAFRANNY
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5/14/13 11:16 A
I LIVE IN ROCHESTER HILL'S MI. LIVED IN DETROIT FOR 70 YRS. . BUT ROCHESTER HILL'S, MI IS SO QUIET AND A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE NOT IN A HURRY. YOU ARE CONTENT. LIVE IN SENIOR APT. COMPLEX. WHEN I WENT TO THE STORE THIS MORNING THERE WERE 2 GEESE ON THE GROUND'S NOW HOW IS THAT FOR BEING AT EASE. I JUST LOVE LIVING HERE.
I live in Pensacola, Florida where we have a beautiful beach.
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When I am in Brownsville TX for the winter I really enjoy having the ocean, restaurants, and the mall so close.
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4/26/13 5:44 A
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4/24/13 10:40 P
I live outside of Portland, Oregon. It is beautiful, green, mild temps.,tons of walking/running paths and bike paths. It is an hour from the beach, an hour from mountains/skiing and 1.5 hours from the desert. Lots and lots of easy trains and bus lines and NO SALES TAX so shopping is really reasonable. The food and food carts are awesome too- but sometimes are hard to resist.
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4/24/13 7:37 P
I lived in Detroit for over 70 yrs. and then found Rochester Hill's, Mi. This is the " most awesome " place to live. No loud car's screeching, no houses bouncing while somebody blares their car's and set's car alarm's off, QUIET !!! And I don't have to be afriad to do some tough . And no street light's keeping you up at night. This is the place.
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2/27/13 10:20 A
There is so much available to do and so many resources. I mean, I could take Irish Gaelic if I wanted to (which I do)!
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UPBEAT551
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2/27/13 6:19 A
2 nice bike trails, and the green bay packers
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2/27/13 3:27 A
It's small...quiet...low crime....and my family is near.
~Janet~ The first verse I ever learned was~ Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you
Luke 17:6 And the Lord said, if ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.
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2/23/13 11:58 P
Calgary, because it's right next to the Canadian Rockies.
I also live in a rural community,we live on a dirt road,with a small river in our backyard,that is a great place to catch trout. It's very peaceful and relaxing.
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JUDITHANNE013
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I don't live in a city but a little place called Hamptonville, NC. The livestock probably outnumber the people. I love that I can leave Winston Salem and go home to peace and quiet. You always feel safe.
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DANYLEIN
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Asheville, NC is a very progressive and healthy city. Great place to heal and start over. No one judges you here.
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2/14/13 12:13 A
Airport hub city....affordable...no state taxes....every amenity one could ask for....gorgeous patio weather in the winter......
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2/12/13 11:59 P
It's very walkable, and has a lot of heathy eating options (including many local farmer's markets -- the mid-Atlantic region is really great for variety and length of growing season.
Currently maintaining within 5 lbs. (+ or -) of goal. I weigh daily, but also use a tape measure and the fit of my clothes to guage how well I'm doing.
Encinitas Ca where we have a mild climate, lots of sunshine and a beautiful ocean beach to walk and admire.
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2/11/13 3:26 A
Tucson, AZ lots of sunshine, wonderful walking weather.
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GRAMCRACKER46
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662 2/9/13 8:37 P
Near Orlando Florida - sunshine and warm weather.
Getting in shape for my trip to Alaska...and also for the rest of my life.
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GRAMCRACKER46
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Near Orlando Florida - sunshine sunshine sunshine
Getting in shape for my trip to Alaska...and also for the rest of my life.
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PATTYE255
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2/8/13 12:52 P
Hi, I think what I like most about the city/town I live in on Long Island, is that we're surrounded by water everywhere! It's amazing to just go take a walk at the Sound in 5 minutes car ride north, or in 12 minutes car ride I can be at the Atlantic Ocean. In less than 3 minutes I can be at the Peconic Bay! As I get older, I realize how much this Island offers for beauty, hiking, boating, swimming, just good R&R. Thanks for asking!
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DEESYKAY
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2/6/13 11:14 P
Near Seattle: All the conveniences, COFFEE and beautiful scenery. And we're not too far from country no matter where we are :)
It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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2/6/13 5:57 P
It is a good place to raise children. We don't have any real gangs to talk about. yet!!. We are small enough to be manageble. We have alot of free admission museums and activities for families on a budget.
It's a great city, full of festivals, music, museums and culture. Not many folks know about it though, so it's small enough to be manageable.
Milwaukee, btw.
"Don't let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use."
Cincinnati, OH here. There are many family friendly parks here. There are also many races of all kinds. We have a unique name for our marathon in May. It's called the Flying Pig Marathon. I've run the whole marathon several times and the half marathon several times.
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SISTERUBU
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1/27/13 6:52 P
We are so near the Ozard Mountains... A short drive south produces an absolutely scenic view!
My dad grew up here. I grew up here. Now my kids are growing up here. I like that we got roots.
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FAWNZIB
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1/27/13 2:09 P
in the montains but I can get to the city in about an hour and it's quiet,pretty here
If nothing ever changed,there'd be no butterflies
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CHRISBEM
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1/21/13 2:24 P
JennieB52 - I've been to Vancouver once - absolutely beautiful area!
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CHRISBEM
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1/21/13 2:22 P
I live in Hammond Indiana - what I love about here is that I am halfway between a major city and a national park. It's nice that we have suburban life - amenities with space. But, it's really cool that downtown Chicago is just a 30-45 minute drive to the northwest - so really awesome museums, performing arts, and dining are super close. At the same time, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is about the same travel time to the east - so you can get the quiet solitude of nature nearby as well. Some nice trails there too.
Pensacola, Florida - There is so much to do here. We enjoy hiking, camping, boating, scuba diving, and just being outside with the granddaughter!
"Always concentrate on how far you have come, rather than how far you have left to go. The difference in how easy it seems will amaze you." ---Heidi Johnson
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661 1/16/13 2:38 A
I live in London and I think that we have very beautiful parks here. Especially in spring or summer...
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Vancouver is a beautiful city... Surrounded by mountains and it rarely snows. Of course it rains pretty much from October to late April... Lol
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I live in Portland, OR and I love being near the beach and the mountains. There are also alot of festivals and outdoor activities here that I enjoy as well.
A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. -John Barrymore
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1/15/13 4:14 P
The weather is mild in the winter & the beach is only about an hour or so away.
Sandy
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I live in Fresno and despise it. But, to be positive, we live very close to the mountains.
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I love that I live at the beach! It's nice to take a walk in the surf whenever you feel like it :)
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1/8/13 7:57 A
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I live in a smaller city with lots of problems but it sure is nice that I can get anywhere in 10 minutes - 15 during "rush" hour. Traffic makes me frustrated and impatient as it's such a waste of time!
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CARBJUNKIE83
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We live in Corpus Christi, TX and my favorite thing about this city is...we can wear flip flops 10 out of the 12 months!!
My hometown is Houston, TX and my favorite thing about the city was the variety or just about anything and my FRIENDS!
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12/28/12 5:34 A
I love johannesburg in early - mid summer. The streets are crowned with purple jacarandas - mixed with pink bougainvillea (some of which is so old that it reaches to the top of the trees) and pink and a different colour purple pride of india trees...beautiful
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12/26/12 7:34 P
I split my time between my hometown and Toronto.
In my hometown, I love the architecture. You can tell when certain parts of the city were established based on the architecture. We also have a lot more older homes.
In Toronto, I love the subway. I also love that you can blend right in and you just become part of the city no matter how long you've lived there.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit. - Aristotle
I love the quiet, the nice neighborhoods, and the people.
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12/20/12 11:29 A
I like that it is a small town, but not so small that it would cause us to not have a Target and a shopping center. I like the quiet and that I can see the stars at night.
I live in Minneapolis and love the changing of the seasons. Sadly, we just missed a big snow storm.
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Lake Michigan in the summer. Nothing in the winter.
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, NLT)
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12/16/12 9:38 A
I live in St. Paul MN and I love that we are in a large city with a great theatre and lot's of entertainment for the asking!
I can do it!! Spark People are the best!
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In Buffalo, NY, I love the change of seasons. My son lives near Phoenix and the weather there is BORING!
"Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
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12/6/12 11:57 A
Country living with lots of animals. Usually hear the roosters in the morning, the horses in the afternoon. In the distance goats, sheep, and cows graze. And we have the most beautiful white cranes.
One pound at a time.
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12/6/12 2:24 A
I live in Johannesburg - and I love its energy. Its not beautiful (grew around gold mines not water and the dumps are sandy landmarks all over), but there is a vibrant energy in this city. And I love this time of year when everything is green, the heat of the day is released by late afternoon quick thunderstorms and the trees are lined with purple and pink from jacaranda trees and beautiful bougainvillea...
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12/4/12 11:22 P
So many outdoor activities to choose from: kayaking, hiking, biking, hang gliding, rock climbing, white water rafting, walking tours-- all just minutes from downtown. There is never a reason NOT to enjoy a beautiful weather day.
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11/29/12 8:38 A
Great location - can take the train to the city (about 45 minutes) and can walk out my door to hiking trails
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11/28/12 6:00 P
I love my small town with a vibrant down town and the closeness to beautiful farm country and lakes. I have wonderful friends here!
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11/26/12 6:31 P
Right now what I love about Milwaukee is that I'm 8 minutes away from my parents' house, so I see them often.
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11/26/12 1:36 P
Living near the Great Smoky Mountains. There is nothing like getting out from in front of the TV and taking a walk in the state park when the weather is nice!
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What I like best about the city I live in is that it is a small town with a small town feel, however we are close enough to the city to have things we need. Not a big city, but a city with the necessities. In you live in our town you know people and they know you. They take the time to wave as you walk down the streets. They stop and have a chat, they are not in a hurry up and move state. They have that good old West Virginia hospitality. If someone is in need they have your back. and vice versa. I have lived a lot of places and I always come back to West Virginia.
Teresa Kaye, Thanks for listening.
God Bless America God Bless our Soldiers
Every time you loose an ounce, you are letting go of the past and gaining the future.
Look out, SP. You could sell your state/home Makes me want to visit.
I live in a big "small town". Rural but not so much. What I like best about Cedar Rapids is my church family, being in the hub (close to east, west, north and south) I'm spoiled when driving across town takes only minutes, not hours.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
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The schools, the people, the businesses
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11/7/12 3:57 A
Fast voting lines lol. Don't like much about this town.
Quiet neighborhood with kids and dogs! Gives me a reason to walk through the neighborhood in the morning before either class of creatures is up and about!
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Small town - I feel safe, including walking the streets late at night. Our Capitol Complex (state capitol grounds) is the most beautiful! The perimeter of the complex is 1 mile. I can walk the entire perimeter(1 mile) in about 17 minutes. I love that I can walk and know the distance I've walked without much thinking or figuring.
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WOW! I really regret that workout -No one ever-
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10/26/12 7:06 A
Live on a lake! Love the water.
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10/24/12 7:26 P
I live in a rural area 1/2 way between Richmond and Williamsburg, VA. I have lots of historic interests around. I am close to the ocean, to the mountains and Washington D.C. Lots of places to visit/walk, just have to get in the car to drive to a lot of them.
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LOTS of walking / biking trails. Can't use this as an excuse for not doing more outdoor activities. The MN weather is another story...
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. And no street light's keeping you up at night. This is the place.
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