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Alex · 05-18-2007, 07:28 AM

I've always wanted to do the drive north from Reno on 395 all the way to Canada (the closest I've come is 95 south from BC through Idaho to Reno).

I know nothing about Weed other than having driven through it on the 97 route from Oregon (and, of course driving by it many times on I-5). But just the name puts it in the top 12 "small town living possibilities."

Boring, Oregon, is on that list (though should probably be removed for having been eaten up by Portland.

ozron · 05-18-2007, 07:43 AM

I generally consider everything north of Santa Rosa not so much Northern California but really deep Southern Oregon.

~MS~ · 05-18-2007, 08:04 AM

The 395 North run is very very pretty Alex, you and Lani would enjoy it...not a lot of 'heavy' traffic, LOTS of small towns to drive thru...but be wary, lots of 'speed trap' level law enforcement unfortunately.

katiesue · 05-18-2007, 09:17 AM

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Not trying to derail the thread but wowzers Katiesue! 25 years in Janesville, worked at CCC for my brief career as a Corrections officer before the birth of Miss B. Husband has lots of extended family still up there, we have good friends but I don't miss the place other than a very short (did I mention SHORT) list of close friends who haven't left the area yet. I doubt they will considering they are horse/mule folks and need the acres to support their animals.

BTW to get back on track, I totally agree about the rural/redneck/good ol boy system up there, we won't even go into the lack of decent medical care....

I think I'm 5th or 6th generation on my Dad's side from Lassen county. Three of my grandparents and both my parents graduated from LUHS. It's home. Even if it's rural and redneck. Mecial care you just go to Reno. I still have lots of family there. Most of my friends have moved. My mom still lives in the same house we bought from my grandmother. Great now I'm homesick.

~MS~ · 05-18-2007, 09:28 AM

Yeah all of Brandys specialist were in Reno, Hubby spent some time at St. Marys when he trashed his Harley out by the dairy...all 3 of our kids were born at Lassen community before the new hospital was built...all 3 graduated from LUHS....go Grizzlies!

Oh man I just noticed your pics!

LOVE em!

Prudence · 05-18-2007, 02:54 PM

I'm so conflicted about Alaska.

On the plus side - much less populated, cheaper real estate, and they have no law school so there are no "locals" to compete with. (Actually, based on the summer in Alaska program operated from my school, we sort of are the locals.)

On the minus side - darkness. Not so much a problem for me (although I'm kind of getting in to gardening) but definitely a potential problem for the spouse, who already has problems with winters here, much less further north.

California and Arizona have the sun going for them. Sun = more gardening for me (I'm getting obsessed with growing my own veggies) and better moods for Ryan. I'm also throwing Orlando into the mix, as I have family there. (And if I can't be near DL, I could at least be part of the WDW welcoming committee.) And I've been to Orlando and I actually like it. I can stand the heat. And my asthma actually does much better with some humidity.

Which means I'm also curious about: Ocala, Miami, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-18-2007, 02:57 PM

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Sun = more gardening for me (I'm getting obsessed with growing my own veggies) and better moods for Ryan.

Don't forget the consolation for 4 months of near-constant darkness is 4 months of near-constant sun. I understand they have an incredible ~~marij~~ growing season as a result.

sleepyjeff · 05-18-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Boring, Oregon, is on that list (though should probably be removed for having been eaten up by Portland.

My Grandfather built the Baptist* church in Boring...it's still fairly rural out there although housing developments are starting to crowd the main highway.

*No, I am not. Lutheran if you must know

katiesue · 05-18-2007, 08:23 PM

So as happens in all small towns. Turns out MS's hubby's sister C is married to my cousin J. There is no escaping the small town. But then that's the beauty of it.

~MS~ · 05-18-2007, 08:51 PM

Six degrees...never ceases to amaze me LOL

05-18-2007, 07:28 AM	#71
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I've always wanted to do the drive north from Reno on 395 all the way to Canada (the closest I've come is 95 south from BC through Idaho to Reno). I know nothing about Weed other than having driven through it on the 97 route from Oregon (and, of course driving by it many times on I-5). But just the name puts it in the top 12 "small town living possibilities." Boring, Oregon, is on that list (though should probably be removed for having been eaten up by Portland.
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~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	The 395 North run is very very pretty Alex, you and Lani would enjoy it...not a lot of 'heavy' traffic, LOTS of small towns to drive thru...but be wary, lots of 'speed trap' level law enforcement unfortunately. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Yeah all of Brandys specialist were in Reno, Hubby spent some time at St. Marys when he trashed his Harley out by the dairy...all 3 of our kids were born at Lassen community before the new hospital was built...all 3 graduated from LUHS....go Grizzlies! Oh man I just noticed your pics! LOVE em! __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I'm so conflicted about Alaska. On the plus side - much less populated, cheaper real estate, and they have no law school so there are no "locals" to compete with. (Actually, based on the summer in Alaska program operated from my school, we sort of are the locals.) On the minus side - darkness. Not so much a problem for me (although I'm kind of getting in to gardening) but definitely a potential problem for the spouse, who already has problems with winters here, much less further north. California and Arizona have the sun going for them. Sun = more gardening for me (I'm getting obsessed with growing my own veggies) and better moods for Ryan. I'm also throwing Orlando into the mix, as I have family there. (And if I can't be near DL, I could at least be part of the WDW welcoming committee.) And I've been to Orlando and I actually like it. I can stand the heat. And my asthma actually does much better with some humidity. Which means I'm also curious about: Ocala, Miami, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Panama City, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	So as happens in all small towns. Turns out MS's hubby's sister C is married to my cousin J. There is no escaping the small town. But then that's the beauty of it. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Six degrees...never ceases to amaze me LOL __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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