Reviews & Comments
Edmond, OK
an honest opinion, I am impressed.... -
11/3/2007We are in our late twenties and moved here from Denver a few months ago and liked it from the beginning. I have lived all over and the people here are very nice, social and kind. There is basically the same stores as Denver, with a lot better variety of restaurants and definitely great mom and pops places. I would definitely say this place is southwestern. The have a good bit of things from the west and some great features of the south. The cost of living is obviously less and the pace is slower. I mean that in a good way, people here know their trade or business very well. They are good workers, just not stressed out or in a massive hurry. My wife and I have found that we have been less stressed, as well. Crime is a fraction of where we came from and we came from the safest suburb outside of Denver.
If I had a complaint, it would be that Edmond has a lot of people in their younger twenties that definitely haven't figured out that owning a Yukon or Suburban makes you special or important. But, you will look in your rear view mirror and see a girl with that "use to be popular in the deep south a decade ago" bleached blonde hair riding your bumper in a massive SUV. On your way to work you could have a 22 year old cut off fifteen cars in traffic, just because his BMW commands that respect. Just a "new money" kind of attitude I guess, but it is pretty funny really. I hate to go on a tangent with this, but it is proof that money doesn't buy you class. Outside of that, the people in Edmond are well spoken and have a great demeanor. It is an awesome family environment. Our two year old loves it.
Dallas, TX
the great thing about Dallas and Houston is.... -
10/8/2007if you don't like one of them you don't have to go there, let alone live there..just move. There are actually a lot of other places to live in the other 49 states and I assume there could be a Uhaul nearby where you live...
Boise City, ID
Good ol' ridiculousness -
5/9/2007Hi, 30, from the South, born in Chicago, lived in every Gulf state. I am a college grad and been to Boise several times and allow me to say education in Boise is about ten times better than any public school in the deep south. First hand experience. It is ridiculous to compare them. Anyway, when you live somewhere all of your life, you are going to have better connections than people who did not. An example? Right here in Denver, Colorado! Boise and Colorado locals have one thing in common: they resent people moving from other places and screwing up the local culture, as has happened in Colorado Springs or wherever that may be. Jim
Greenville, SC
Great surprise..lived in most southern states -
1/2/2007Hi, I originally was born in Chicago and currently live in Colorado. I am now 30 years old, married, with a two year old. A little more background, I have lived in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and my parents are in GA and FL themselves. Frankly, I am just trying to say that I have lived in the South most of my life. I graduated college and headed for Colorado and had the opportunity to transfer to Greenville, so my wife (she is from the west) and I headed out to see what the area was like. I had a huge fear it would be like a few places I have lived that had problems with being racist, horrible education, lack of a jobs, and rampant crime. The moment we got to Greenville, the people were very friendly, typical of a lot of southern places, the city clean and progressive. A teacher took the time at a restaurant to talk to us about her town. So did four outher people. They gave us their phone numbers for when we move locally. I was completely floored by the city. We are looking into relocating shortly. After living in Colorado (two cities) for five years, it was great to find a southern city that did have some of the problems other ones do. Not too mention the proximity to the mountains and the beach. Hope it helps!
Denver, CO
people whining about people whining -
8/4/2006this is ridiculous. someone from pitts of philly, the industrial north, saying that denver is great because a bar is dedicated to the Greatful Dead. Wow. First off, I have lived in Dallas, DC, New Orleans, Denver, Montgomery, AL, Colorado Springs, Jackson, MS, Ft. Lauderdale/WPB, and Chicago. You can find bars dedicated to old bands in all of the cities. You just might be the oldest one there. Secondly, comparing Pitts or Philly to Denver isn't exactly fair. Both are the industrial north. Which nowhere in Colorado is, nor have that type of industry. Denver would seem gorgeous to someone from there, but so would a garbage fill. Innercity Denver is not that great. It is a city that had a western heritage and people coming here from everywhere else notice that the people are somewhat rude. Stuck up even. Some much for the wild west. The pollution is embarrassing, making one want to rush for oxygen masks. However, the climate is great, just not many trees.
Boise City, ID
Boise-not suppose to be a big city....response to -
6/22/2006Just wanted to say that I visited the area last year and was very impressed. I have lived in Dallas, DC, Ft.Lauderdale, Evansville, IN, Chicago, Montgomery, AL, New Orleans, Jackson, MS...and am now 30 years old. Boise's residents were very hospitable and friendly. The city was clean, plenty to do outdoors, and a lot of dining and shopping options, especially for city it's size. Where I live now is Denver. We have the exact same chain stores every ten miles, with horrific crime and traffic. The downtown scene is alright. Not bad. But, don't come to Boise expecting a nightlife like New Orleans and a singles life like Miami. Boise is not a huge metro area. What Boise did not have is a massive crime problem, outrageous prices, pollution, etc...Just a further point, I moved to Col. Springs and was told that finding a descent date would be difficult to find...not only was that not true, I realized that the person who told me that had a problem getting dates, let alone quality ones. I have noticed for my industry that the pay in Boise for my profession, pays about 5% less than here in Denver. Homes are a heck of lot more than that compared to Boise. Also, the mid-west does pay pretty well. That is because people are leaving the midwest in droves to come out west or to the south. The population of State of Pennsylvania will move to the South in the next ten years...So, it is all relative. Boise is a pretty picture perfect place and it is geared toward families a lot more, just like every other medium sized city in the U.S......
Montgomery, AL
Boring....Racist.... -
6/20/2006Lived in fifteen cities, east coast to west coast, large city to smaller ones...and in every Gulf State in the South.....lived here for six months when I was 21 (now am 30), had to get out....saw some disturbing things out of my window at work....notably....the police routinely using the same spot in front of our office to pull people over and some of us noticed that the police made the African Americans walk back to the cruiser, while whites were allowed to remain in the car after being pulled over.....bought a new car the week I moved there, salesman said the "N" word right in front of a young black couples face....not much to do there either, it is kind of dead past 10pm....
Jackson, MS
Outside looking in - Former resident- there for 3 -
6/20/2006Jackson is still very segregated. Locals can't seem to realize that. Blacks rarely hang out with whites and vice versa. The public school system is horrible (I went to the "best one" the city had to offer) and segregated as well. The textbooks were outdated, gang fights a lot, teachers passing out drunk at their desks (several, not one). I even graduated a year early to go ahead and go to college because I felt I was wasting my time. Even our real estate agent told us upon moving to the city that I should go to a private school, because that is where the whites go. I soon learned that that is how they keep African Americans out of the private schools was by extortionate tuitions. A lot of people simply can't afford them, but there is hardly any white kids in public schools. From my private school experience there (two years), the education was good. But nothing compared to regular public schools in the midwest and mid Atlantic. The outer suburb schools are better but very white and inner city Jackson was very black. The town is seperated into where the "whites live" and where the "blacks live". Rare occasion is it to see both colors in the same place. If you are white, you get to know the other whites pretty fast because Jackson is predominantly black. The community leaders are corrupt and caught all the time doing something illegal. Crime is completely out of control. I have lived in Chicago, DC and Miami. I have never once have been robbed till I moved to Jackson (3x).
I noticed why a lot of natives like it there: They have never lived anywhere else to compare it to and don't know that it is weird to see this community separation, poverty, etc... I am from the midwest, east coast and Florida and I am a causacian. However, some of my family members from South America refused to some back after some negative incidents that have happened. Most everyone I associated with in school there has left the state.
Sorry to be so negative, but it really is not that great.
Some positive things. Lemuria is a great bookstore and Keifers is a decent Greek restaurant. Reservoir is nice. Good good, people are friendly. Awesome fishing.
Colorado Springs, CO
Loved it, but be ready for this in Call Center Spr -
6/20/2006Col. Spr. is great.....except the job market and pay. I graduated college and moved to the Springs because I really loved it. Still do. But we had to leave due to several issues. One, jobs are murder to come by. You will notice when everyone and their poodle approach you with their "home based business" that is going to guarantee you trillions if you join the pyramid scheme. I was in the title industry and was laid off. Then it was off to the Call Centers which there are a ton of....The average pay is very low. Also, this town was hit very hard by the tech industry downturn. I witnessed software engineers working at the outlet mall part time, because it was all they could find....
Personality wise, Col. Spr. is very upbeat, outdoors friendly, tons of trails (even in the middle of the city) and very dog friendly. My wife and I loved it. As far as crime is concerned, it is very isolated and rare. I have lived in over a dozen cities in the US, some large, some small, and never once felt safe anywhere.
Singles have it very good there, I had dates left and right upon arriving, eventually meeting my wife there.
Home prices are decent, but not much variety in homes. You can choose from tri levels, bi levels, and ranchers.....
Great place otherwise!
Denver, CO
Exciting for those ..... -
6/20/2006Denver is a place where every ten miles, you see the exact same stores. From my experience, people who love it, have never lived in a big city, most came from much smaller places. People who have lived in bigger areas comment that there no trees, horrendous crime, lack of water and it is too far from the mountains to make it an easy trip. Also, Denver grew way too fast, everyone here is from somewhere else. There is a little resentment toward Californians for coming to Denver and raising home prices. Otherwise, Denver is okay, downtown is about a B- for singles. South Beach, New Orleans, Savannah, Houston, etc....have far more personality and better downtowns....Oh, traffic is horrible as well.
Evansville, IN
Great experience living in Evansville -
6/19/2006I have lived in 15 cities ranging from Chicago to Mississippi. I lived in Evansville for eight years and have been back often. I currently live in Denver and I will say that Evansville has very low crime, very involved schools, plenty of activities for singles, families and especially kids. Children of all ages can go to Swonder ice skating rink, Burdette swimming park, Wesselmans, Hoosier National Forest, and the Children's museum to name a few. Sports are very important to the community. Basketball, soccer, baseball, some hockey and swimming are great activities. The festivals are great as well. The boat races are fun, fall festival is a classic. You get a little of everything in a town that shouldn't have this much. People are friendly as well. Most people don't know this, but Evansville is a very large test market city. They tend to get the newest things first and a lot of foods, restaurants and stores that come to Evansville first, before being launched in the rest of the U.S. Anyway, the schools are very interactive. The University of Southern Indiana has grown leaps and bounds. The University of Evansville is considered a top tier private school. Not to mention that the basketball games are great.
Weather wise, it is hot for a brief time in the summer, but fall and spring make up for it completely.
Also, most major national concerts come here as well. This is because of the same reason it is a test market city. It is the crossroads of many highways, considered access to the midwest, the south, and the plains states.
I liked living there so much, I am thinking of dumping my career and moving my family there in the next few months. That is after living in many places to compare to. Evansville is a place with a hometown feeling.
Parker, CO
Parker, CO - detailed review... -
6/19/2006Just some quick notes about living here for my first year:
I have lived in 15 U.S. cities ranging from DC and Chicago to smaller places like Jackson, MS and Colorado Springs. I am 30 years old. I was raised in very impovershed settings, as well as times of abundance. Generally, raised middle class and I am truly a normal happy go lucky person.
Just some quick notes about living here for my first year:
Good things about Parker:
Schools are reportedly great.
Size is small, very convenient to get where you need.
Very walkable downtown and shopping areas.
Town is family orientated.
Town is very safe; crime seems to happen mainly at the apartment complexes.
Parks are great for the kids and even have a small water park for residents.
Dog friendly.
Standard Colorado city bike paths are well thought out.
Close to DTC.
Most people are pretty nice and decent.
Bad things:
A lot middle class people, pretending to be the upper class.
There are a lot of "new money" people who thrive on competing with each other.
An example of the competition would be the standard middle class "who has the largest SUV" competition and the hilarious oversized Jackie Onasis sunglasses that only Parker's best compete in. This fad faded in Florida and Texas in the early 90's, it should hopefully pass soon here in Parker now that we are approaching the later years of the 2000's.
Some people tend to act like they are living in Boca Raton, FL ( I use to, same foolishness there), when they are really living in a plain average city in Colorado. that has no defining features with the exception on the small Main Street.
People are either very rude or very friendly.
Another example would be how some of the better off people treat some of the less fortunate like indentured servants. I have been in a few stores before and felt so badly for the people behind the counter being berated and treated like they are less human because of their occupation. It has happened in the gas stations, grocery stores, etc...
You get the exact same chain stores in Parker as you would anywhere else.
A real lack of personality.
Way too far from the mountains.
Trees are few, especially compared to other areas of the Denver metro area.
This is a place where the term "money, no class" drives home the definition to a tee (definitely not the average person there, but a small minority nonetheless).
If you have never lived anywhere else, you might really like it here. If you have li
Parker, CO
Parker, CO - detailed review... -
6/19/2006Just some quick notes about living here for my first year:
I have lived in 15 U.S. cities ranging from DC and Chicago to smaller places like Jackson, MS and Colorado Springs. I am 30 years old. I was raised in very impovershed settings, as well as times of abundance. Generally, raised middle class and I am truly a normal happy go lucky person.
Just some quick notes about living here for my first year:
Good things about Parker:
Schools are reportedly great.
Size is small, very convenient to get where you need.
Very walkable downtown and shopping areas.
Town is family orientated.
Town is very safe; crime seems to happen mainly at the apartment complexes.
Parks are great for the kids and even have a small water park for residents.
Dog friendly.
Standard Colorado city bike paths are well thought out.
Close to DTC.
Most people are pretty nice and decent.
Bad things:
A lot middle class people, pretending to be the upper class.
There are a lot of "new money" people who thrive on competing with each other.
An example of the competition would be the standard middle class "who has the largest SUV" competition and the hilarious oversized Jackie Onasis sunglasses that only Parker's best compete in. This fad faded in Florida and Texas in the early 90's, it should hopefully pass soon here in Parker now that we are approaching the later years of the 2000's.
Some people tend to act like they are living in Boca Raton, FL ( I use to, same foolishness there), when they are really living in a plain average city in Colorado. that has no defining features with the exception on the small Main Street.
People are either very rude or very friendly.
Another example would be how some of the better off people treat some of the less fortunate like indentured servants. I have been in a few stores before and felt so badly for the people behind the counter being berated and treated like they are less human because of their occupation. It has happened in the gas stations, grocery stores, etc...
You get the exact same chain stores in Parker as you would anywhere else.
A real lack of personality.
Way too far from the mountains.
Trees are few, especially compared to other areas of the Denver metro area.
This is a place where the term "money, no class" drives home the definition to a tee (definitely not the average person there, but a small minority nonetheless).
If you have never lived anywhere else, you might really like it here. If you have li