If you are considering moving to NWOregon/PDX, PL
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8/24/2006
We moved to Beaverton about 2 years ago. Since then we’ve experienced two winters, and two summers, and I feel like I can finally say I know what the Oregon weather is like. Bottom-line, it IS very grey in the winter, and it is long. But, I’ve never had a place with such beauty, with such clean air (almost burns your lungs), and so many nice people (they actually stop and waive you in when you want to turn into traffic). I moved from Phoenix, and lived in the Bay Area for several years as well. While each location has it’s wonderful points, I enjoy Beaverton/PDX more then any. Visited Phoenix last x-mas looking for some sun, and could hardly breath for two weeks (terrible pollution). Visited SF in late winter, and the traffic, busy people, and dilapidated infrastructure reminded me quickly of why I love it here. Beaverton schools are excellent. My kid can choose from several language immersion programs, from the kindergarten level no less. Mass transit is excellent (MAX), nice zoo, INCREDIBLE summer activities (free movies in the park on Friday’s, hiking, parks, coast, farmer’s markets, downtown). I can honestly say my favorite summer every was last summer here in Oregon. Hiking, camping, parks, and the coast is only one hour away (talk about beautiful). Hate to say it, but NW Oregon is wonderful. So, DON’T come…we want to keep it this way ?.
Abhd | Aloha, OR