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[stakem1]

I need to grow up... I am not superman no matter how much my kids think I am. I also cannot solo multiple tomes on a work night and continue to lie to myself thinking "it will be fine, tomorrow."

 

[1v1willwreku]

I need to grow up... I am not superman no matter how much my kids think I am. I also cannot solo multiple tomes on a work night and continue to lie to myself thinking "it will be fine, tomorrow."

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.” - Theodore Roosevelt

 

[Arbitrator]

My wife is in DC on an assignment, and I came out here to visit her. She lives in Foggy Bottom, and it's awesome: lots of great shops and bars, walking distance to live entertainment, museums, all sorts of ****. I'm having a great time here.

We floated the idea to each other about moving here for a while. I wanted to move away from the Bay Area when I first finished school, since I'm a lifelong Californian and I've seen (and hated) the real estate boom. When our family obligations ease up, we're both amenable to the idea of moving, and we think DC might be a great place to end up, even if only for a few years.

I mentioned it to my extended family, who are all recent Bay Area transplants -- they've lived in CA for less time than my wife, and certainly less than me. They all flipped out, saying, "Who would want to leave California?" "LOL CALL ME WHEN IT SNOWS" "LOL THE SUMMERS WILL KILL YOU" and similar ****. My friends went along the same lines.

DC weather isn't remotely snowtastic, not like Boston or the true NE; it's muggy, but my wife loves that and I can deal. The beer sucks, but the whiskey is fantastic. Cost of living is relatively cheap, and I can easily find a job in my field. The more I think about it, the more I want to do it.

Our other candidates include Chicago (kind of crappy for jobs for us though), San Diego (crappy for jobs), and Portland (she hates the drizzly weather).

Anyway, the main point: I totally understand why Californians have a well-deserved reputation for weather smugness.

 

[yamar68]

I am having the hardest time deciding what kind of car to buy. Any suggestions? Deciding between an Elantra or a Focus.

I drive an '02 Elantra sedan with standard transmission. At 160,000 it began to absolutely deteriorate. Vacuum leaks, muffler issues, brake issues, constant belt issues... the last time the lady friend rode in it with me, we were in traffic. The car was doing this really charming thing where I have to ride the clutch in order to avoid over revving the engine. I was getting annoyed with it and I pounded my fist on the steering wheel, which caused the windshield wipers to start. That's the one and only convenient malfunction that's developed over the last months. It's like a clap-on switch for the wipers.

I'm not sure where I'm going with this.

 

[Arbitrator]

I am having the hardest time deciding what kind of car to buy. Any suggestions? Deciding between an Elantra or a Focus.

 

[FTowne1]

My wife is in DC on an assignment, and I came out here to visit her. She lives in Foggy Bottom, and it's awesome: lots of great shops and bars, walking distance to live entertainment, museums, all sorts of ****. I'm having a great time here.

We floated the idea to each other about moving here for a while. I wanted to move away from the Bay Area when I first finished school, since I'm a lifelong Californian and I've seen (and hated) the real estate boom. When our family obligations ease up, we're both amenable to the idea of moving, and we think DC might be a great place to end up, even if only for a few years.

I mentioned it to my extended family, who are all recent Bay Area transplants -- they've lived in CA for less time than my wife, and certainly less than me. They all flipped out, saying, "Who would want to leave California?" "LOL CALL ME WHEN IT SNOWS" "LOL THE SUMMERS WILL KILL YOU" and similar ****. My friends went along the same lines.

In short, I totally understand why Californians have a well-deserved reputation for weather smugness.

DC weather isn't remotely snowtastic, not like Boston or the true NE; it's muggy, but my wife loves that and I can deal. The beer sucks, but the whiskey is fantastic. Cost of living is relatively cheap, and I can easily find a job in my field. The more I think about it, the more I want to do it.

Our other candidates include Chicago (kind of crappy for jobs for us though), San Diego (crappy for jobs), and Portland (she hates the drizzly weather).

I've dealt with snowy/icy winters and muggy ass summers for 40 years now, so this sounds like a horrible idea to me. The ridiculous real estate situation seems miserable but if you can afford to live in Cali, I'd suggest staying there.

 

[stupac2]

My wife is in DC on an assignment, and I came out here to visit her. She lives in Foggy Bottom, and it's awesome: lots of great shops and bars, walking distance to live entertainment, museums, all sorts of ****. I'm having a great time here.

We floated the idea to each other about moving here for a while. I wanted to move away from the Bay Area when I first finished school, since I'm a lifelong Californian and I've seen (and hated) the real estate boom. When our family obligations ease up, we're both amenable to the idea of moving, and we think DC might be a great place to end up, even if only for a few years.

I mentioned it to my extended family, who are all recent Bay Area transplants -- they've lived in CA for less time than my wife, and certainly less than me. They all flipped out, saying, "Who would want to leave California?" "LOL CALL ME WHEN IT SNOWS" "LOL THE SUMMERS WILL KILL YOU" and similar ****. My friends went along the same lines.

DC weather isn't remotely snowtastic, not like Boston or the true NE; it's muggy, but my wife loves that and I can deal. The beer sucks, but the whiskey is fantastic. Cost of living is relatively cheap, and I can easily find a job in my field. The more I think about it, the more I want to do it.

Our other candidates include Chicago (kind of crappy for jobs for us though), San Diego (crappy for jobs), and Portland (she hates the drizzly weather).

Anyway, the main point: I totally understand why Californians have a well-deserved reputation for weather smugness.

Isn't real estate in DC hardly any better than the Bay Area? Plus you already own a house.

 

[lb304854]

I've dealt with snowy/icy winters and muggy ass summers for 40 years now, so this sounds like a horrible idea to me. The ridiculous real estate situation seems miserable but if you can afford to live in Cali, I'd suggest staying there.

But soon there will be no water and everyone dies of dehydration.

 

[FTowne1]

But soon there will be no water and everyone dies of dehydration.

Fair point.

 

[Arbitrator]

I've dealt with snowy/icy winters and muggy ass summers for 40 years now, so this sounds like a horrible idea to me. The ridiculous real estate situation seems miserable but if you can afford to live in Cali, I'd suggest staying there.

Damn, really? We've got a few Cali transplants out here that we met up with -- all can't say enough great things about DC. I'll come back in the winter and see what it's like, maybe that will change my mind. So far this past week has been just fine.

Real estate isn't even the only problem. San Francisco smells like pee and I'm gambling with my life every time I take BART into the city.

Isn't real estate in DC hardly any better than the Bay Area? Plus you already own a house.

Real estate in DC, a proper city with things to do, is comparable to where we own, a suburb of a suburb in the East Bay -- a place that doesn't even have its own Jack in the Box. We'd rent out the house in this scenario, rent in DC, and see how things go.

 

[FTowne1]

Damn, really? We've got a few Cali transplants out here that we met up with -- all can't say enough great things about DC. I'll come back in the winter and see what it's like, maybe that will change my mind. So far this past week has been just fine.

Real estate isn't even the only problem. San Francisco smells like pee and I'm gambling with my life every time I take BART into the city.



Real estate in DC, a proper city with things to do, is comparable to where we own, a suburb of a suburb in the East Bay -- a place that doesn't even have its own Jack in the Box. We'd rent out the house in this scenario, rent in DC, and see how things go.

I can't vouch for the weather in DC, but if it's anything like our weather we get maybe 2 months out of the year that are what I would consider pleasant.

 

[lb304854]

I can't vouch for the weather in DC, but if it's anything like our weather we get maybe 2 months out of the year that are what I would consider pleasant.

It's not like your weather. Nothing is like your weather. I bitch about the humidity in Chicago and it can get oppressive. It pales in comparison to ******** STL humidity.

 

[1v1willwreku]

Real estate isn't even the only problem. San Francisco smells like pee and I'm gambling with my life every time I take BART into the city.



Real estate in DC, a proper city with things to do, is comparable to where we own, a suburb of a suburb in the East Bay -- a place that doesn't even have its own Jack in the Box. We'd rent out the house in this scenario, rent in DC, and see how things go.

San Diego (not downtown). Doesn't smell like pee, won't get raped because you don't need ****** public transit. proper city, plenty to do. still has good beer.

 

[FTowne1]

It's not like your weather. Nothing is like your weather. I bitch about the humidity in Chicago and it can get oppressive. It pales in comparison to ******** STL humidity.

I don't mind hot weather but the humidity is definitely a deal breaker. May and October are usually pretty nice around here.

 

[Arbitrator]

San Diego (not downtown). Doesn't smell like pee, won't get raped because you don't need ****** public transit. proper city, plenty to do. still has good beer.

Jerbs doe. San Diego is my #1 choice otherwise.

 

[lb304854]

I don't mind hot weather but the humidity is definitely a deal breaker. May and October are usually pretty nice around here.

May is pretty nice if a tornado doesn't rip your roof off.

 

[FTowne1]

May is pretty nice if a tornado doesn't rip your roof off.

Also a fair point. I forgot to mention that October is when all the leaves start falling off the trees. Raking leaves is the worst chore ever, so **** October. Confirmed...**** living in the Midwest.

 

[MarkIntihar]

I'm back!

 

[mixed_master7]

I'm back!

You were gone?

 

[Arbitrator]

You were gone?

He was posting in the Baseball thread exclusively for a few hours. I can't imagine anyone would find that topic interesting, so I considered him 'gone.'

 

[mixed_master7]

I can't imagine anyone would find that topic interesting

"Not Patrick" is definitely the correct title.

 

[Fingolfin]

I'm back!

What's the tally on new baby mamas?

 

[MarkIntihar]

What's the tally on new baby mamas?

Zero. First vacation in a while that I didn't hit a single club. I usually like to scout the local talent wherever I go.

 

[Fingolfin]

Zero. First vacation in a while that I didn't hit a single club. I usually like to scout the local talent wherever I go.

Gawdammit Mark. I could have taken you to Lake Calhoun. Exceptional talent this time of year. Thanks for the call.

Sort of LYMI.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Gawdammit Mark. I could have taken you to Lake Calhoun. Exceptional talent this time of year. Thanks for the call.

Sort of LYMI.

We didn't really have time, either. Five games in five days. After the Twins game we went out for some Lucies (because my friend had never had one) and then just back to the hotel because we had to wake up at 5:30 for our flight out.

 

[Fingolfin]

Totally understand. But...

we went out for some Lucies

Where did you go? Much is riding on your answer.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Totally understand. But...

Where did you go? Much is riding on your answer.

The Nook. They were tasty.

 

[JM03]

. I could have taken you to Lake Calhoun. Exceptional talent this time of year. Thanks for the call.

Sort of LYMI.

Don't worry, I got the same thing recently. I got the call, but it was just: Hey I'm back in Ohio, but I'm too busy to hang out with you.

 

[Fingolfin]

The Nook. They were tasty.

1 mile from my house.
Injury, meet insult. :'(

Srs, solid choice. Next time we will do a progressive Lucy/Blucy dinner. Start training now.

 

[MarkIntihar]

Don't worry, I got the same thing recently. I got the call, but it was just: Hey I'm back in Ohio, but I'm too busy to hang out with you.

OH SO IT'S LIKE THAT, HUH? GOOD TO KNOW MR. "I CAN'T MAKE IT TO JACKIE O'S ANYMORE, SORRY!"