BlsdMama Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I'm loving it here. Loving it! Love the people, the atmosphere... The entire state is beautiful. I get no odd looks for the baby in a carrier, I have been asked, "Did you knit those?" numerous times. I've even run into people who not only know why my babies are wearing wool soakers, but know also cloth diapered. I've met more homeschoolers in the six months I've been here than in the sum of years I've spent in Iowa. (Insert deep sigh of contentment.) And I miss my parents, in laws, grandparents, extended family, old friends, etc., etc., etc. desperately. Couldn't we just move Oregon about 1800 miles closer to Iowa? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I wouldn't have a problem with that. While we're at it, can we move IL closer to TX? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Welcome to Oregon! We love it here too:001_smile: I'm sorry about your family though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfhsmom Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Just wanted to welcome you to Oregon! Glad you love it here, sorry you miss your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I would actually prefer it if you moved Iowa 1800 miles closer to Oregon. :001_smile: Oklahoma and Kansas are soooo boring to drive through on our way to Iowa and I could really use a change of scenery. (Have you read "The Scrambled States of America"? It is a cute book where the states decide to change places. But then they complain of the cold, heat, etc of their new spot and want to go back to their original locations.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I wouldn't have a problem with that. While we're at it, can we move IL closer to TX? :D Sounds good since I'd like to move Tx close to Oregon. I grew up in Oregon and miss it dearly. I wish we could visit my parents, go camping on the coast, hiking in the woods, and see all of my friends more often. Oh, how I miss the rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I love Oregon, too. I've been suggesting that dh look for employment there. :001_smile: But I wouldn't really care to move it closer to Iowa; then it would be too far away for me to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 And I miss my parents, in laws, grandparents, extended family, old friends, etc., etc., etc. desperately. Have them visit: one perfect August day with chiggers or a flash flood, and they'll move there. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 We own a duplex. We live in one side and my parents rent the other half from us. They live here 4-5 months during the summer/early fall and live in FL the rest of the year. It wasn't our original plan when we bought the house but it has worked out beautifully. Love having my parents close enough that my kids get to know them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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