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AndyMan 7
Born, Toronto Ontario.
Moved to Ottawa, Ontario for college. 4 years.
Back to Toronto for one year.
Cleveland Ohio, lasted one year before going nuts.
Now in Chicago for 3 years, starting to get wanderlust, again.
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Moved to Ottawa, Ontario for college. 4 years.
Back to Toronto for one year.
Cleveland Ohio, lasted one year before going nuts.
Now in Chicago for 3 years, starting to get wanderlust, again.
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You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.
skymama 37
Since High School, I've lived in 7 different cities in 3 states. I am back in my original state, but that's because it takes a village to raise a child, and I wanted my kids around my family. The longest I've ever lived in one city in my life is 7 years.
She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon
QuoteCowboy (cowGIRL, rather) clothing is reserved for special occasions only...
Awwwww...I wear boots and jeans all the time, except when going to the DZ or going to class in the summer, since both of those really do require shorts and sandals.
--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."
Hell Dave, I only recognised you by your hat the first time I met you....think your old avatar.
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He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson
And I remember one of our meetings after that...I was wearing shorts, sandals and a straw hat. You asked about it and I said "its the duality of man, I'm a country boy, but I'm a freelier..."
Not sure if you remember that or not.
Not sure if you remember that or not.
--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."
"Not sure if you remember that or not."
It all gets fuzzy after..."hey have you ever tasted Shiner?"
It all gets fuzzy after..."hey have you ever tasted Shiner?"
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He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson
QuoteQuoteCowboy (cowGIRL, rather) clothing is reserved for special occasions only...
Awwwww...I wear boots and jeans all the time, except when going to the DZ or going to class in the summer, since both of those really do require shorts and sandals.
I wear jeans, but not cowgirl jeans, and I currently do not have a pair of boots. But I wouldn't wear them to work anyway; I walk around barefoot at work. There's really no dress code here, so I get away with tank tops, bare feet, and shorts a lot. I love my job--comfort and ability to post all day long!
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Blondes do have more fun!
AirMail 0
By age 30: 2 foreign countries, 3 states. That added up to about 10 moves.
Postal Rodriguez
Postal Rodriguez
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It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342
It's never too late to have a happy childhood.
Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342
Designer 0
21-45.Hey,back home now.Was tired of all the traveling!
Blahr 0
In 39 years I've lived in 28 homes, 4 states, and 2 countries.
sunshine 2
QuoteI wear jeans, but not cowgirl jeans, and I currently do not have a pair of boots. But I wouldn't wear them to work anyway; I walk around barefoot at work. There's really no dress code here, so I get away with tank tops, bare feet, and shorts a lot. I love my job--comfort and ability to post all day long
Do we work in the same office? We have no dress code either. I choose to wear cute girly sundresses on most days though. I am currently barefoot and just got done painting my toenails a fabulous shade of pink!!
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meow
I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug!
QuoteQuoteI wear jeans, but not cowgirl jeans, and I currently do not have a pair of boots. But I wouldn't wear them to work anyway; I walk around barefoot at work. There's really no dress code here, so I get away with tank tops, bare feet, and shorts a lot. I love my job--comfort and ability to post all day long
Do we work in the same office? We have no dress code either. I choose to wear cute girly sundresses on most days though. I am currently barefoot and just got done painting my toenails a fabulous shade of pink!!
LOL! It's funny, because when I wear a dress, the other 5 people in this office assume I've fallen ill...even a sundress is considered dressy for this office. I do it every once in awhile though, just to get a reaction!!!
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Gawain 0
QuoteI was having a chat the other night, and someone found it odd that I have never lived outside of Chicago - let alone never moved out of my home state.
That's actually not unusual. Apparently the world over, the majority of us are born, live and die within the same 25-40 mile radius. This figure is less applicable, but still dominant when it comes to North American population.
The documentary was commenting on how the CIA could gauge the general health of specific communities within a country, thus the country as a whole, by monitoring birth, death and cemetary zoning, etc.
So, you're actually part of a vast, silent majority that never leaves his/her hometown.
Edit to add: Oh yeah, I'm not part of that vast, silent majority, having moved 10 times, among 6 states in the past 10 years.
So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!
Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright
'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life
Make light!
EricaH 0
Quotesometimes i feel like im missing something not having roots or a hometown. on the other hand i have always felt free to go anywhere anytime.
Born in VA, moved to Oregon, back to a diff part of Va, to FL & now to Chicagoland area. Counting college I've been here 9 yrs - the longest of anywhere. But I've been trying to move for 4 years - call me scared.
I too always wished & was basically jealous of people that grew up in basically the same area. Keeping a few friends since childhood & knowing ever street in almost every town w/ in 30 miles.
However, it also amazes me that people don't leave. I couldn't imagine not traveling. I've been to 8 countries & am heading to the 9th tomorrow. I'm 100% jealous of Nacmacfeegle & his travels.
The US is a great place to call home & begin traveling, but the world is truly an amazing place!!
There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear.
PMS #227 (just like the TV show)
I have lived in California for my whole life. Sure, I've spent a few months in Washington, Kentucky Colorado and Virginia, but they were always temporary and not longer than six months.
Of course, I moved from Los Angeles are to a whole new country - Fresno. And I spend some work time now in a whole separate universe - the Bay Area. Shouldn't that count?
My wife is hotter than your wife.
Of course, I moved from Los Angeles are to a whole new country - Fresno. And I spend some work time now in a whole separate universe - the Bay Area. Shouldn't that count?
My wife is hotter than your wife.
jtval 0
WOW, I dunno how many times Ive moved. just look at my pics you see a shitload of differnt places Ive been and that only since 18 months ago! Ive lived at in a buinch of states and in two counrtries.
have no clue how many states/countries Ive visited
im 29,btw
have no clue how many states/countries Ive visited
im 29,btw
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1977 - Born in Newton, KS
1981 - Moved to Wichita, KS
1983 - Moved to Knoxville, TN
1995 - Moved to Lake Forest, IL (30 miles north of Chicago) for college
1999 - Moved to Chicago, IL after graduating and been here since.
Will probably move again...I have the same wanderlust as AndyMan!
As I said in the "Tips for non-natives visiting Chicago" thread, native Chicagoans NEVER leave. It's not that they don't travel or don't live somewhere else for a while, they just always come back to Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area. What I find odd are the people who have no desire to travel and no curiosity to visit other places. Why are people so provincial and xenophobic?
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1981 - Moved to Wichita, KS
1983 - Moved to Knoxville, TN
1995 - Moved to Lake Forest, IL (30 miles north of Chicago) for college
1999 - Moved to Chicago, IL after graduating and been here since.
Will probably move again...I have the same wanderlust as AndyMan!
As I said in the "Tips for non-natives visiting Chicago" thread, native Chicagoans NEVER leave. It's not that they don't travel or don't live somewhere else for a while, they just always come back to Chicago or the greater Chicagoland area. What I find odd are the people who have no desire to travel and no curiosity to visit other places. Why are people so provincial and xenophobic?
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"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)
"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)
quack 0
Hard to count all of the places. All I remember is being in a different school every year which usually meant a different town / province. Four high schools in three years; two universities (one east, one west) and so on.
My father was in the RCMP (without the horse..) so we moved over all of Canada. The wanderlust is in me as well, although I've been in Alberta for 15 years. I guess it's nice to have a home base. I would never trade the experiences of moving and travelling though for the comfort of that home base. But it's not for everyone.
But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms
My father was in the RCMP (without the horse..) so we moved over all of Canada. The wanderlust is in me as well, although I've been in Alberta for 15 years. I guess it's nice to have a home base. I would never trade the experiences of moving and travelling though for the comfort of that home base. But it's not for everyone.
But you have to understand, mental illness is like cholesterol. There is the good kind and the bad. Without the good kind- less flavor to life. - Serge A. Storms
Shotgun 1
I grew up mostly in West Texas, always thinking I'd move to California when I was old enough to leave home. But sometime before that, I discovered Austin (TX) and fell in love with that town - so I moved there when I was 18 and lived there until I was 29... which is when I moved out here to California, where I am now (2 1/2 years later). I don't think it had anything to do with my age really, just time for a change.
I don't think it's odd that you've lived in the same place all your life - maybe it means you're just happy there.
I don't think it's odd that you've lived in the same place all your life - maybe it means you're just happy there.
I moved out of my home state for college. I haven't returned and am currently 33. I've lived in seven states and one foreign country.
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin
"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Ben Franklin
HeatherB 0
The "she" mentioned in the original post is me.
And no, I don't think people are close-minded if they don't move away from their home state or city. I just thought it was strange that Bo had never moved away from Chicago. (besides a 8 week stay in Ireland while in school)
In a way it must be nice b/c you can stay close with all your old friends, at least the ones that don't move away either.
Pros and cons either way, I just thought it was "odd" to not have lived anywhere but Chicago.
30 Chicago winters. Yikes!
If he still lived with his parents, then we'd have problems
And no, I don't think people are close-minded if they don't move away from their home state or city. I just thought it was strange that Bo had never moved away from Chicago. (besides a 8 week stay in Ireland while in school)
In a way it must be nice b/c you can stay close with all your old friends, at least the ones that don't move away either.
Pros and cons either way, I just thought it was "odd" to not have lived anywhere but Chicago.
30 Chicago winters. Yikes!
If he still lived with his parents, then we'd have problems
Muenkel 0
First, I as an American do posess a passport. So I guess I'm one in ten.
I have also lived in two different states in my life. My college years are included in those states.
Do we get to count how many states/countries we visited?
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Chris
I have also lived in two different states in my life. My college years are included in those states.
Do we get to count how many states/countries we visited?
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Chris
Agreed T, also look at the fact that US citizens don't have to master a different language, drive on the other side of the road, or deal with funny money every couple of hundred clicks, let alone deal with border police and all that that entails..(you know what I mean.
He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson
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