Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

I've always had a good time when visiting DC, but I know living there may be a different story. The brutal traffic alone would ruin it for me.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=Mattyk;1008982]I've always had a good time when visiting DC, but I know living there may be a different story. The brutal traffic alone would ruin it for me.[/quote]

DC traffic is really not bad. Downtown, during the morning or evening rush, definitely. But early morning, mid-afternoon and at night time, it's really easy. After about a month or two, you definitely get used to it and drivers in DC aren't nearly as blood thirsty as they are in NYC. I was scared to death of getting hit by cars running lights and turning on no turn signs/signals.

The highway traffic on I-95 and I-495 is different. I still hate the highway traffic. You can be sitting in that mess for hours, especially if there's an accident.

Living in DC is pretty awesome and it definitely depends on the section you live in. We're definitely like a mini "city that doesn't sleep". There's always something to do, there's a great nightlife, museums, free zoo, two amusement parks just an hour or two from the city. There are incredible places to eat (if you're willing to search for them or ask around. JUMBO SLICE!!). People who that think DC is boring either aren't hanging out with the right types of people or just wants all their amusement right at their fingertips.

There's a lot to do here if you're willing to just look around.

Dallas traffic is probably the worst I've ever been in, it's ridiculous. I never drove in NY

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=DynamiteRave;1008977]I went to NYC for a few days and I thought it was okay. A little too fast paced for me and stupidly crowded. The streets are like cramming into a subway car at 8am.

[B]Great place to visit, would hate to live there[/B].[/quote]

I felt the same until I got transferred there. I found it to be a remarkably easy city to live in (granted I know long term there may have been challenges without more disposable income)

I think I might like DC a bit better if it weren't for its unbelievably inefficient public transportation system.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=SmootSmack;1009005]I felt the same until I got transferred there. I found it to be a remarkably easy city to live in (granted I know long term there may have been challenges without more disposable income)

I think I might like DC a bit better if it weren't for its unbelievably inefficient public transportation system.[/quote]

What's your definition of inefficent?

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

It's crap. Constant delays and single tracking. Escalators constantly broken. Rude and ignorant employees. Even on its best days it's not like you can use public transportation to easily get around the city. You're not getting to Georgetown easily without a cab or car. I have used about a dozen public transportation systems around the world and without question the DC metro is by far, BY FAR, the worst

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=Mattyk;1008980]NOLA is a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.[/quote]

Thats what I say about NYC. Great city probably my favorite because there is nothing like it in the world, but I couldnt live there. I need grass in my life.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

I feel like I could have lived in and really enjoyed NYC in my 20s. Not so much today, too much hustle and bustle. I enjoy my lake view too much. :)

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=Chico23231;1009013]Thats what I say about NYC. Great city probably my favorite because there is nothing like it in the world, but I couldnt live there. I need grass in my life.[/quote]

Listen, I know a guy up on 125th street who can get you....oh wait, I thought you meant a different grass

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=Mattyk;1009030]I feel like I could have lived in and really enjoyed NYC in my 20s. Not so much today, too much hustle and bustle. I enjoy my lake view too much. :)[/quote]

I think I enjoyed it more at an "older" age because I had the means to enjoy it.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=SmootSmack;1009039]I think I enjoyed it more at an "older" age because I had the means to enjoy it.[/quote]

I hear ya, being young and broke in the city might not be too much fun.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=DynamiteRave;1008978]
I love Frederick, MD but I guess I'm biased because I went to college and grad school there.
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I prefer Hagerstown.

Re: Farewell to Lisa Hillary
 

[quote=DynamiteRave;1008977]I went to NYC for a few days and I thought it was okay. A little too fast paced for me and stupidly crowded. The streets are like cramming into a subway car at 8am.

Great place to visit, would hate to live there.[/quote]

Totally agree about NYC. Love to visit, would hate to live there. Thats why its great to live in Philly because I can visit NYC and DC...same for ppl living in DC or Maryland. Baltimore shouldnt be considered, im sorry. My buddy from NYC said the same about Philly when he visited "Damn, I didnt know Philly was this hot and baddass!" Totally agree with Chico, dont criticize a city based on fan rep and visiting once...any city u visit u have to know where to go! If im inviting somebody to Philly, Im telling them about Rittenhouse Square, not 5th and Diamond in North Philly...LOL...but thats any city

Youre cheating yourself if u havent spent time in this city...funny line about the Fresh Prince and Bel Air by JoeRedskin (smh) and nice follow up by Chico