Where in the chicago area is everyone from?
I hope to move to the city once i finish school. Buffalo Grove until then (I went to Stevenson)
I know 'wassup" is a stevenson grad here...Im sure there has to be either a grad or someone with a kid that goes there on this forum.
I know 'wassup" is a stevenson grad here...Im sure there has to be either a grad or someone with a kid that goes there on this forum.
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Originally Posted by JR.
SellLow,
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the city is great especially if you work there.. but:
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what i like about living in a single family residence in lake forest is..
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1. quiet unless you have a large, loud offshore boat, launched at the very lovely lake forest beach.. the very minimal traffic is greatly appreciated.. unlike fullerton in the summer. .. i am not a density guy and i know that many of the $$ residents of lakeview leave for the summer..
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2. open the my laundry room door and step into a garage filled with cars and motorcycles.. i specifically like the hot and cold running water.. and music system for hand car washing.... not to mention, cardinals singing and flowers blooming.. and like minded people living together...
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3. drive 1 mile (approx. 3 minutes) and be able to nail the car or bike....... the end result is a smile on my face and 100 to 150 mph.. often.. .
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4. driving my own car and NOT having to take cab..
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5. parking is plentiful.. and not being concerned about where to park..
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6. as far as DUI's , not really a concern, plus, i hate to say it but the north shore police don't pull over that many Porsches or MB's..
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7. crime ..? what crime...
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don't get me wrong, the city has most of the action.... museums, ballgames, concerts etc.. and i like it.. .. but, under the right conditions, it is only a 35 minute drive/ride.. as you know weekday lunchtime is a very fun time to people watch.. the nightlife is quite entertaining as well...
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sorry that i sound like a north shore realtor, but living in the burbs means that i can do the things that i like to do, bicycling, boating, cars and motorcycles, etc. with minimal effort and great joy..
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the cool thing is that most of us have a choice to live where ever we want..
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have a great day..
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the city is great especially if you work there.. but:
.
what i like about living in a single family residence in lake forest is..
.
1. quiet unless you have a large, loud offshore boat, launched at the very lovely lake forest beach.. the very minimal traffic is greatly appreciated.. unlike fullerton in the summer. .. i am not a density guy and i know that many of the $$ residents of lakeview leave for the summer..
.
2. open the my laundry room door and step into a garage filled with cars and motorcycles.. i specifically like the hot and cold running water.. and music system for hand car washing.... not to mention, cardinals singing and flowers blooming.. and like minded people living together...
.
3. drive 1 mile (approx. 3 minutes) and be able to nail the car or bike....... the end result is a smile on my face and 100 to 150 mph.. often.. .
.
4. driving my own car and NOT having to take cab..
.
5. parking is plentiful.. and not being concerned about where to park..
.
6. as far as DUI's , not really a concern, plus, i hate to say it but the north shore police don't pull over that many Porsches or MB's..
.
7. crime ..? what crime...
.
don't get me wrong, the city has most of the action.... museums, ballgames, concerts etc.. and i like it.. .. but, under the right conditions, it is only a 35 minute drive/ride.. as you know weekday lunchtime is a very fun time to people watch.. the nightlife is quite entertaining as well...
.
sorry that i sound like a north shore realtor, but living in the burbs means that i can do the things that i like to do, bicycling, boating, cars and motorcycles, etc. with minimal effort and great joy..
.
the cool thing is that most of us have a choice to live where ever we want..
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have a great day..
But being a single guy in his 20s with an active social life, hey, lets just say I wouldn't do well in the burbs. Obviously, for every reason you've named i can give you for the city as well. But like you said its a matter of choice and circumstance. I have friends my age who own places in the burbs, and I dont get it.. LOL.
Maybe in about 15 years when I am married with kiddies..
P.S. a nice boat ehh? Uhm, next time you pass by the diversey-north beach strip, let me know, i'll jump in from the pier!(i actually saw people pick friends up that way.. lol) One of my goals is to make it to one of those awesome boat tie-in parties by navy pier, but I dont have friends with boats in the city, and not being a girl, its kinda hard to just get on it...
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Originally Posted by Sheynk
I hope to move to the city once i finish school. Buffalo Grove until then (I went to Stevenson)
I know 'wassup" is a stevenson grad here...Im sure there has to be either a grad or someone with a kid that goes there on this forum.
I know 'wassup" is a stevenson grad here...Im sure there has to be either a grad or someone with a kid that goes there on this forum.
At least not in this century.
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SellLow,
yep, there ain't much action on the north shore..
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from LF, the city is only a 30 min boat ride.. we pickup people at Diversey all the time and sometimes, pickup food there.. as well....
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the 3rd of July fireworks, Venetian night and the air and water show are all great by boat. and yes, rafting by the water plant is fun.. especially, topless..
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here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
yep, there ain't much action on the north shore..
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from LF, the city is only a 30 min boat ride.. we pickup people at Diversey all the time and sometimes, pickup food there.. as well....
.
the 3rd of July fireworks, Venetian night and the air and water show are all great by boat. and yes, rafting by the water plant is fun.. especially, topless..
.
here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
Last edited by JR.; Nov 16, 2007 at 08:25 AM.
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Originally Posted by JR.
the 3rd of July fireworks, Venetian night and the air and water show are all great by boat. and yes, rafting by the water plant is fun.. especially, topless..
.
here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
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here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
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Originally Posted by JR.
SellLow,
yep, there ain't much action on the north shore..
.
from LF, the city is only a 30 min boat ride.. we pickup people at Diversey all the time and sometimes, pickup food there.. as well....
.
the 3rd of July fireworks, Venetian night and the air and water show are all great by boat. and yes, rafting by the water plant is fun.. especially, topless..
.
here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
yep, there ain't much action on the north shore..
.
from LF, the city is only a 30 min boat ride.. we pickup people at Diversey all the time and sometimes, pickup food there.. as well....
.
the 3rd of July fireworks, Venetian night and the air and water show are all great by boat. and yes, rafting by the water plant is fun.. especially, topless..
.
here are a few G rated pics from some of the poker runs that we participated in this winter in the keys..
P.S. Don't you know the rules? Post the g-rated pics, link to the other ones..
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you guys don't want to see a bunch of young ladies who are wearing thongs and topless. .. you're too busy talking about cars...
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i don't have any place to link them to.. except my camera and hard drive..
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i don't have any place to link them to.. except my camera and hard drive..
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Originally Posted by JR.
you guys don't want to see a bunch of young ladies who are wearing thongs and topless. .. you're too busy talking about cars...
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i don't have any place to link them to.. except my camera and hard drive..
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i don't have any place to link them to.. except my camera and hard drive..
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hey man, Ive been on here for a while but havent had time to post much. Im meeting with Ryan (shank) tomorrow night and get to see the GT for the first time! Im excited to finally see one on the street in person!
