tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post5188325777380283024..comments2023-08-10T10:00:06.738-04:00Comments on A Family Story: Moving to NCAmy Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16889460762363255735noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-47926083422976665712007-05-02T11:16:00.000-04:002007-05-02T11:16:00.000-04:00I've never wanted to live in Northern Virginia/DC ...I've never wanted to live in Northern Virginia/DC area for all those reasons in your post and comments. I live where I grew up in SE Va and I love it. We have the "big city" things I love: theatre, good dining, lots of kid friendly activities and places to go and do but without the "big city" crime and traffic (though our traffic is getting bad). I moved away from here for years but something pulled me back and I will probably never leave. Though we do talk about retiring to NYC one day. I Love That Town!CPA Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061480718263842210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-41348689222705923232007-05-02T01:16:00.000-04:002007-05-02T01:16:00.000-04:00I've always wanted to see North Carolina, so I'm w...I've always wanted to see North Carolina, so I'm with you-though having lived near Virginia (Maryland) myself, that too is a fun experience. Hopefully things are starting to feel like home.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-48549314235158117242007-05-01T17:17:00.000-04:002007-05-01T17:17:00.000-04:00Same kind of thing with us moving to Alaska. I've ...Same kind of thing with us moving to Alaska. I've been fighting for years with Kelly and it was things with the kids that finaly pushed me over the top to decide we needed to move somewhere else.my4kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877891733197763535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-61741599171243104052007-05-01T16:39:00.000-04:002007-05-01T16:39:00.000-04:00I'm so glad everything worked out well for you and...I'm so glad everything worked out well for you and the family.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958330170295676200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-79168240873033551872007-05-01T16:27:00.000-04:002007-05-01T16:27:00.000-04:00I agree-It is always important to really love wher...I agree-It is always important to really love where your at, I think it helps to live a more happier life if your content in where you reside.<BR/>I'm glad you are happy where your at now, It looks gorgeous but most of all it looks very kid -friendly & being a mom I know how important that is..<BR/>Take Care!Michele_3https://www.blogger.com/profile/09474102416305020368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-55348753710978246992007-05-01T13:34:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:34:00.000-04:00I didn't know you were a DC escapee too! I have t...I didn't know you were a DC escapee too! I have to admit there were things I loved about NoVa. We lived in the City of Falls Church and it was really a nice little community. With block parties like your earlier blog, fantastic schools, great diversity. But the traffic & just the general big city attitude was wearing us down. Plus, the insane hours we worked b/c in DC it's all about WORK.<BR/><BR/>We're loving SE Virginia. I miss some things about NoVA, but I'll never go back.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-552989769571108392007-05-01T13:31:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:31:00.000-04:00Sounds like you made the right decision. Sometime...Sounds like you made the right decision. Sometimes, well, more and more, I entertain the idea of moving away from where I live. I really don't want my kids growing up here because it's not the same city I grew up in, but it's hard to leave. Chris and I were both born here and all of our families are here. We will probably never move.Rachel (Crazy-Is)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05786360241354496729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-17348533422630895382007-05-01T13:06:00.000-04:002007-05-01T13:06:00.000-04:00I'm glad the move worked out for the best. I was w...I'm glad the move worked out for the best. I was worried about moving to Dublin but am delighted that I did.Beccyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00911316644797253921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-37141629349703792782007-05-01T12:59:00.000-04:002007-05-01T12:59:00.000-04:00We are so glad you moved here! :) We've really e...We are so glad you moved here! :) We've really enjoyed getting to know you. Life wouldn't be the same on Chrismill without you guys!!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446067323901501183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-72823712456011193712007-05-01T12:47:00.000-04:002007-05-01T12:47:00.000-04:00There are times when I wish I still lived in Virgi...There are times when I wish I still lived in Virginia, and then there are times that I'm totally happy with living in Colorado. <BR/><BR/>There are times as well that I really miss certain things about Virginia, and then there are times that I absolutely don't. <BR/><BR/>It's been bittersweet for me that's for sure. I may 'live' in Colorado, but my heart will always be with my 'home' that was in Virginia.SJINCOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08145386056147611628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-33610868311112904502007-05-01T12:23:00.000-04:002007-05-01T12:23:00.000-04:00It sounds like the change was a good thing and you...It sounds like the change was a good thing and your family is very happy where you are now.<BR/>~Christine<BR/>www.arewethereyetmom.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239088554458993993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-34821065896551416752007-05-01T10:20:00.000-04:002007-05-01T10:20:00.000-04:00I hear you! My husband & I wonder when we'll reac...I hear you! My husband & I wonder when we'll reach our breaking point as well. Thankfully our commutes are not that bad - thank god for telecommuting! But I definately hear you and it really wouldn't surprise me if we just decide one day enough is enough. Earlier this year we considered Richmond, for like an hour, when husband got a job offer. The job was not right but a slower pace of life sounded awesome! You're right, the NoVA area does have a lot to offer, but when the traffic makes you not want to leave your neighborhood on the weekends does it really matter?Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500011459345862059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-65522944102773589292007-05-01T09:36:00.000-04:002007-05-01T09:36:00.000-04:00I have so - got to agree with you and understand w...I have so - got to agree with you and understand where you are coming from with this posting.<BR/><BR/>I used to live and work in Oxford and the chaotic lifestyle in that area together with traffic congestion, house prices etc - made me realise - it was time for a move.<BR/><BR/>So here I am in a location far more rewarding in every sense and traffic congestion - is when the sheep decide on lying down on the road!!Portrait of Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768661026680055606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-29962627660693748772007-05-01T09:08:00.000-04:002007-05-01T09:08:00.000-04:00I long for the day when I will finally be able to ...I long for the day when I will finally be able to pick up and move away form this god-awful state! It's so great that it's working out for youKatie Swanerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434625955705543626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-21989681218274991392007-05-01T09:05:00.000-04:002007-05-01T09:05:00.000-04:00I would move in a heart beat if my kids and grandc...I would move in a heart beat if my kids and grandchildren didn't live here !!BShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14825193282407371791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-55096163738270418482007-05-01T08:56:00.000-04:002007-05-01T08:56:00.000-04:00I feel alot like that where I live. I long to live...I feel alot like that where I live. I long to live in a "friendlier" place. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like you made a great decision!Anonymous Fat Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223800649773846025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28991344.post-12736627936799471902007-05-01T08:27:00.000-04:002007-05-01T08:27:00.000-04:00It's always struck me as odd how some of the bigge...It's always struck me as odd how some of the biggest, life changing decisions are finally made with something like this happening. It's like the icing on the cake.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you guys made the right choice :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com