Brigitte Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am in the western portion of the state, for the time being, that is. Brigitte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Right outside Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCMom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Rutherford County...:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 But we are moving towards the SC coast when we find a home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly S/NC Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We are in Charlotte and have been home schooling, with WTM, for 8 years now. Holly S/NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KristyT Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Pope AFB/Ft Bragg here & new to homeschooling (well did it 10 years ago for 3rd grade wtih oldest) Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We're originally from Upstate SC, but have been here for 12 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Outside Charlotte, near enough to the track to hear the green flag restarts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 NE side. I work in Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melora in NC Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Surry County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriM Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Eastern North Carolina, Greenville, Home of the Pirates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnado Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Mooresville, NC, Home of NASCAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigid in NC Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Willow Spring, south of Raleigh.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyH in NC Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am homeschooling our two girls, and have from the start. Cindy Mom to S age 10 and K age 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnolia Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Also located in the Foothills! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtoccm Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Just north of Charlotte, just moved here 3 months ago. Sarah Mom to Colin (8), Caleigh (5), & Molly (3) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra in NC Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We've been in Charlotte almost 9 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornerstone Classical Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 I'm in Catawba Co. too...(Conover) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWSJ Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 This is our first year homeschooling. We're in Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaly Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 I'm in Raleigh - this is our first year of homeschooling - I have a daughter in 2nd grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herding Cats in NC Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 We're near Raleigh in the "Containment Area for Relocating Yankees", which works out well, because that's what we are! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmw1 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 We're in Smithfield, just SE of Raleigh! Jen DD- 10 DD - 7-3/4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galimom Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We live in Forsyth County We have been trying to afterschool! Nice to meet you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 We're North of Fort Bragg and just finished our first official year of homeschooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Herbster Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Transylvania County...love being in the mountains...and the waterfalls! :) We're really close to the SC state line...do music lessons in Greenville, SC, and go to church in Hendersonville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Eastern NC, near Cherry Point MCAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezie Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 We're just south of Winston Salem. :) I have a 7 yr old dd and a 3 yr old ds. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 We are in Maggie Valley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 We live SE Charlotte, going on 17 years now. We have always homeschooled our daughter who just turned 9 and started 4th grade! I know other states/cities have "met". Is there anyone in Charlotte who would be interested in attending a family picnic this summer? If so, send a pm and we can get the ball rolling......I think it would be fun! Perhaps we could spin off for a state-wide "get together". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupajoe Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 We're moving to the Fort Bragg area. I'd love to email with anyone who would be willing to share information regarding the area (best places to live, homeschool groups, etc.) Please email or PM me, if you'd be willing to correspond. Thanks. Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 We live SE Charlotte, going on 17 years now. We have always homeschooled our daughter who just turned 9 and started 4th grade! I know other states/cities have "met". Is there anyone in Charlotte who would be interested in attending a family picnic this summer? If so, send a pm and we can get the ball rolling......I think it would be fun! Perhaps we could spin off for a state-wide "get together". We just moved from Charlotte. I think there are few on here that are on the HBEC classical yahoo group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didasko Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 We live in So Cal and have been toying with the idea of moving to North Carolina. We have 2 families that we know that have moved from Orange County Ca. to Cary NC. What are the main differences between Raleigh and Cary? Still interested.... Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 We live in So Cal and have been toying with the idea of moving to North Carolina. We have 2 families that we know that have moved from Orange County Ca. to Cary NC. What are the main differences between Raleigh and Cary? Still interested.... Denise Cary's the cleaner, wealthier neighbor of Raleigh. We also moved from CA to near Raleigh about 21 months ago, but we were from Sacramento. Everyone we left behind are jealous of our huge house that cost less than theirs, our lower taxes, and our clean air.;) We have been able to give our children a much better life out here. The benefits would be even better moving out of So Cal...just consider how much less traffic you'd have to sit in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Also in beautiful Western NC, just north of Asheville. Love it here!:001_smile: TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bairnmama Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Over in Onslow County and working on finishing up our 1st full year homeschooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait! Hi Linda, We moved from Ashland, Oregon! There are a lot of choices in the area for homeschoolers. One suggestion is to go to Yahoo Groups and do a search for Asheville and WNC and join some of the area email loops. It really isn't a complete feel for the area groups, but will give you some idea of what is here. Then you will know what you want to check out when you visit. We had fantastic groups in Oregon! TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hi Linda, We moved from Ashland, Oregon! There are a lot of choices in the area for homeschoolers. One suggestion is to go to Yahoo Groups and do a search for Asheville and WNC and join some of the area email loops. It really isn't a complete feel for the area groups, but will give you some idea of what is here. Then you will know what you want to check out when you visit. We had fantastic groups in Oregon! TFJ Ashland, OR is beautiful.............we've taken a couple of trips down there. So, as far as WNC, you know - I've joined many of the yahoo groups but, you are right about the groups not giving a complete feel. The local group seems especially quiet.....but, maybe that's because there's so much going on!:001_smile: I'm sure we'll find our way......it's just nice to slip right into a homeschooling community when you move. How long have you been there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didasko Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thank you Jessi for the info. The folks that moved from OC to NC were native Southern Californians...they aren't looking back, they love it there. I'm a little worried about the weather, but the cost of living and HOUSING! is amazing compared to here. I like the idea of less traffic too. Does Raleigh have more character than Cary? The last thing I want is more tract housing! Although I do hear Cary has a Trader Joes ;) Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycalling Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Does Raleigh have more character than Cary? The last thing I want is more tract housing! Although I do hear Cary has a Trader Joes ;) Denise Cary has a Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, plus a mall with every store you'd need. I have only been to the dirty downtown parts of Raleigh and it wasn't impressive. There's Apex also, which is just past Cary going away from Raleigh. It's cheaper than Cary. It's weird here (compared to CA) for housing. You'll be driving through a wooded area and wham! there's a tract housing area, then more woods or farms. The same with shopping, tons of trees and suddenly a driveway starting the shopping. We now live an hour from Raleigh and don't get out that way often anymore. As for the weather, I'm hanging out inside with the air on whether it's 85 and humid or 105 and dry, so it's not too life altering.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Ashland, OR is beautiful.............we've taken a couple of trips down there. So, as far as WNC, you know - I've joined many of the yahoo groups but, you are right about the groups not giving a complete feel. The local group seems especially quiet.....but, maybe that's because there's so much going on!:001_smile: I'm sure we'll find our way......it's just nice to slip right into a homeschooling community when you move. How long have you been there? Linda, It took us a while to find our way here. It may have been the ages of my children at that time or...? We used to do a newsletter of events, but it got to be too much for my family to manage. I think the Yahoo loops do not really make up for this type of community resource. I would suggest coming and trying different events and groups. It feels more oriented tot he individual here, rather than the large group support we had in Oregon. I would maybe post asking for activities based on your children's ages and interests and see what people offer. Then try some activities and see how it goes. There is a co-op (and more are forming) that is a good opening type activity. We do really love it here and have no regrets. :) TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Linda, We moved here in 1999. Our eldest is now 18 and our youngest is 11. Nope... none in between. I think there are a number of different groups here and they just seem to be more separate from each other than our groups in Oregon. There are many, many activities and other homeschooling families, so I guess it just requires finding your own niche. Let us know when you are in town! TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 TFJ, Thanks for all your info. You know, the separate, kinda small homeschool groups are what we have here in Portland - for the most part. It does make it a little hard to break into a group if you're an outsider. For the last 5 years we've been a part of a small co-op with 6 - 7 families. Well, I'm sure we'll find our niche there, too. I have a 10 yo dd, 8 yo ds and a 6 yo ds. What part of town are you in? We're flying in on the 4th of July! I'll email you when we get there. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Linda, We are in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. Email us when you get in! :001_smile: TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 We are looking to relocate from Portland, Oregon to the Asheville area - we would like to be within driving distance to our family (MD and PA). How's the homeschool climate there in Asheville? We're visiting soon and can't wait! What part of MD and PA does your family live in? I grew up in western MD. Even though we were in MD, we only got PA TV stations - Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Uniontown. My husband grew up in Baltimore, and I lived there 11 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 What part of MD and PA does your family live in? I grew up in western MD. Even though we were in MD, we only got PA TV stations - Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Uniontown. My husband grew up in Baltimore, and I lived there 11 years. I grew up on the Eastern Shore of MD, but lived in and around DC after college and worked in Arlington - where I met my husband's roommate who introduced us. My DH is from the Lancaster PA area. His parents now live in Pittsburgh, though. LizzyBee, where in NC are you now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda in Oregon Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Linda, We are in Weaverville, just north of Asheville. Email us when you get in! :001_smile: TFJ TFJ - For our vacation stay in the Asheville area, we almost rented a house in Weaverville......and it's definitely one of the areas we're going to check out for a possible place to buy in the future. There's a new co-op of sorts starting up out that way by a woman who lived in Portland for 6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Small world. :D I was born in Fairfax County, Va. Weaverville is rather like Mayberry still, although it is growing.... Talk to you soon! TFJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 LizzyBee, where in NC are you now? We live outside of Raleigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest terbolily Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 We really like how family/homeschool friendly this area is. I have a 7 yo and a 1 yo. We're just starting our first official year in Sept kindof doing a cross between CM & Classical. We haven't lived here long and are still in the process of connecting with other homeschoolers. any other raleigh-ites interested in meeting up sometime? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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