Reviews & Comments
Portland, OR
re: Miserable Place to Live 9 months out of the y -
9/13/2011Don't know where Nick was living but yes 9 months without a hint of light (meaning sun) in 2010 thru 2011. True.
Oregon, OR
re: The worst city in the US - 4/6/2007 -
8/4/2011As with anywhere, you should first visit before you plan a move. The weather in Portland repels a lot of people who move there. However southern oregon and eastern oregon are more habitable for people who need sun more then 2-3 months of the year. Although in Texas/Phoenix you may not be able to be out in the sun because it is too hot, you still get sun through the windows, in an air-conditioned environment, which is much different then no sun in a temperature controlled environment. Anyone contemplating a move to the darker, less sunny areas of oregon should try it first, for 9 months in the winter before moving there. It has a big impact on people who are used to more sun, both mentally and physically. That is not something to dismiss lightly as it does have serious consequences. So try it first before doing it!
Bend, OR
re: Moving from Tucson, Arizona to Bend, Oregon... -
7/27/2011Bend is expensive. Don't let anyone fool you. Arizona cost of living is much less expensive. Yes it's cold. While Bend is much better then Portland, it's still the Pacific Northwest. Make sure you have a job before moving, the whole state is an economic mess.
Cheyenne, WY
re: Cheyenne...A very nice town!!! - 2/20/2009 -
7/22/2011Cheyenne is a sleepy quiet little town. Lots of retired people due to no taxes and really low cost of living there. There's not a whole lot to do. The older folks are friendly, the younger families a bit secular. Most have lived there all their lives and have never lived anywhere else. I do agree with the poster who said, jobs depend on WHO you know and not what you know. Crime is non-existent. You can leave your doors unlocked/cars unlocked...nothing is going to happen. Large air force base there. Denver is only an hour and a half away. Housing is inexpensive. Great parks. Civic center brings in lots of Broadway shows, and the theater is small so you always have a good seat.
Cheyenne, WY
re: Buford, WY - 7/21/2011 -
7/22/2011OMG, saw this on tv, he's the mayor, store owner, and only resident of Buford. He lives in the middle of no-where with no-one, it's the real wild west I guess!
Portland, OR
PORTLAND DISAPPOINTING IN MAY WAYS -
6/24/2011PROS: Gorgeous scenery/lots of outdoor activities/great food/wineries FOR 3 MONTHS OF THE YEAR! Best public transit system anywhere!
CONS: Weather! Weather! Weather! 9 straight months of a watery DARK dungeon. No-one is outside, everyone is inside, miserable and mean. That's why it seems like everyone is passive aggressive- they have 9 months to stew about other people, gossip about other people, and sleep and watch tv. It truely is a depressing place. There is not a ray of sunshine. It is like a gray flannel blanket thrown over the city and surrounding areas for 9 solid months. Been here 2 years, 2 people we know have committed suicide. And people here say the like the rain....Riiiiight. They say they like the "mild" weather.....9 months of wet 40 degree weather is mild?.....they say there's lots to do....if you are only active 3 months of the year yes. TRAFFIC- awful, bike riders in the city cutting in-between cars, cursing and banging on the sides of cars and buses!, Traffic is a snarl during rush hour and weekends. People drive like maniacs.
HOMELESS- all over the city, yelling and panhandling. Some become quite aggressive.
CRIME - Check out Portlandmaps.com - it's everywhere. Lots of assults and they will steal anything that's not nailed down.
HOUSING- expensive! Every other house is in foreclosure but the prices are still outrageous. Mortgage problem hit this state hard and it will take a long time before it ever recovers if it does. Most homes look run down (all the rain makes them look worse--they look a bit better when the sun is out).
AIRPORT--- OMG, the flights out of PDX are very expensive-- probably because it's not a very big airport. There are only a couple flights out (2) to any destination per day, ususally a morning and an evening flight. -- the good thing is the airport is not crowded but that is offset by the cost and limited flights avialable.
The state is an economic mess due to all the spending programs.