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Have you moved from a larger to city to a small town / countryside? How was it?
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:49 am
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:49 am
What are some of the pleasant surprised and unforeseen circumstances you have experienced?
I might get out of the city at some point in the next year or two. Probably going to rent something first just to make sure I'm used to the change of pace, but curious what others have seen.
I might get out of the city at some point in the next year or two. Probably going to rent something first just to make sure I'm used to the change of pace, but curious what others have seen.
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Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:53 am to Thundercles
I have not, but I will say this = if I ever get a chance to move out Birmingham to the Hill Country of Texas, it would make me very happy. that is some of the most beautiful areas I have ever visited, and my wife has family there. best week of vacations I have ever taken was us driving out and spending the tine there.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:55 am to Thundercles
I love where I live. Its a town of 40k but 25-30 minutes from the big city. I can kind of have the best of both worlds without dealing with big city BS everyday.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:57 am to Thundercles
I went from being around the chaos of the BR metro area my entire life, to going up to Monroe for college. It was a very nice change of pace and scenery for me and I really enjoyed being in NELA. Just felt more peaceful. And the attitude amongst the communities up there was much better than it is down here.
I then moved back to BR and it’s even worse now than before I went off to college…
I then moved back to BR and it’s even worse now than before I went off to college…
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:57 am to Thundercles
There's more of a culture shock moving from city to country than there is from country to city. Everyone is a little more racist in small towns, both sides. Everyone will know who you are and your name because you are the new face in town. Rural life is great but its definitely a slower lifestyle....slower in every way possible. Takes longer to check out at grocery, takes longer to get dinner, takes longer at hardware store, everyone wants to chat. Its great but it took some time to adjust.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 9:58 am to Thundercles
I did and loved it for about three years then it just got to small.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:04 am to Thundercles
Since I've left high school in Monroe...I've stayed in:
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ft. Drum
Baton Rouge
Atlanta
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Tampa (hotel for a year on a job)
Cheyenne( hotel for 9 months on a job)
Baton Rouge( the last 14 years)
When it's all said and done... I'm retiring in Monroe in the same neighborhood I grew up in
Ft. Leonard Wood
Ft. Drum
Baton Rouge
Atlanta
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Tampa (hotel for a year on a job)
Cheyenne( hotel for 9 months on a job)
Baton Rouge( the last 14 years)
When it's all said and done... I'm retiring in Monroe in the same neighborhood I grew up in
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:05 am to Thundercles
I grew up in South Baton Rouge and then my husband and I moved to Central when we got married and are now in Pride. I have to drive to BR every day for work and I am so thankful to get home every day. I feel like I can take a deep breath.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:05 am to Thundercles
We moved from Dallas, a fair sized town, to Granbury, a burg sw of Fort Worth, five years ago. We really hate to have to back to Dallas.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:07 am to Thundercles
Not yet but about once a month, I go to do chores and fix-it projects for my aging mom way out in the sticks and stay a few days.
If I ever make the move things I'll miss will be:
• Faster delivery from online markets
• High speed internet
• My close friends
• Restaurant and shopping choices
• Quick access to specialized medical facilities
What I will enjoy is:
• Hearing birds sing in the morning
• Seeing all sorts of wildlife
• Not dealing with Baton Rouge traffic
• Not seeing beggars at every intersection
• Not wondering if I'm going to be shot
• A much slower lifestyle
• Less racial tension
• Seeing stars at night
There might be more but that's what comes to mind right now.
If I ever make the move things I'll miss will be:
• Faster delivery from online markets
• High speed internet
• My close friends
• Restaurant and shopping choices
• Quick access to specialized medical facilities
What I will enjoy is:
• Hearing birds sing in the morning
• Seeing all sorts of wildlife
• Not dealing with Baton Rouge traffic
• Not seeing beggars at every intersection
• Not wondering if I'm going to be shot
• A much slower lifestyle
• Less racial tension
• Seeing stars at night
There might be more but that's what comes to mind right now.
This post was edited on 3/25/24 at 1:05 pm
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:09 am to Thundercles
Drugs are a major problem. It's a problem in a city, but there are more resources to deal with them. There maybe one cop in a small town if any. You are left dealing with shitheads yourself. Also harder finding a community of like minded individuals if you have a niche hobby.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:11 am to Thundercles
Socrates, quoted in Plato’s Phaedrus, says “the trees in the countryside can teach me nothing."
Living in the country is good for 5-10 days at most.
Give me the jolt of civilization every time.
Living in the country is good for 5-10 days at most.
Give me the jolt of civilization every time.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:11 am to Thundercles
I lived 5 years in Royersford, PA and loved it! I hate to see all the development around it these days. Same with King of Prussia, PA...I lived there for 2 years!
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:12 am to mthorn2
quote:
Everyone is a little more racist in small towns
You spelled less wrong.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:13 am to blueridgeTiger
quote:
Granbury
My grandparents retired to Granbury from Ft. Worth in the mid-70s. It's grown a lot since then but it's still a great town.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:13 am to Thundercles
I sort of did the opposite. I'm not trying to dissuade you from doing this, but it might not be exactly what you think it is.
Odds are your neighbors/the community will be nice enough to you but good luck breaking in and making friends. Most people there have lifelong lifelong friends/acquaintances and aren't looking for more.
Odds are your neighbors/the community will be nice enough to you but good luck breaking in and making friends. Most people there have lifelong lifelong friends/acquaintances and aren't looking for more.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:15 am to F1y0n7h3W4LL
quote:
If I ever make the move things I'll miss will be:
• Faster delivery from online markets
• High speed internet
• My close friends
• Restaurant and shopping choices
• Quick access to specialized medical facilities
Those are valid concerns for a lotnof people. The internet situation has improved a ton with Star Link.
But absolutely no food delivery. If you need something for supper, you better get it while you or your wife is in town. Otherwise it's a 30 min trip one way just to get a stick of butter.
Your wife better be able to cook and enjoy doing it. A real sit down restaurant where you can order a glass of wine is damn near 1 hour away.
But if you enjoy some solitude and enjoy owning acreage, it's worth it. Especially if you have a nice fishing and recreation lake close by.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:16 am to Thundercles
This will be very dependent on where you move.
Life in the burbs or small town is vastly different from life in a rural community.
If you are a social person, finding community can be difficult. For most people, the church or the school is their only form of community.
Crime is still in issue, as well as drugs. Good neighbors are still important. Even if they live a mile away, bad neighbors can make your life hell.
Cell phone/internet can be tricky. Invest in a whole home generator because your electricity will go out often and for extended periods.
Schools can also be an issue, as most rural public schools are not very good. And the private school options are not much better.
With all the said, I'm looking to move out of the city soon. I grew up very rural, and the older I get, the more it appeals to me.
Life in the burbs or small town is vastly different from life in a rural community.
If you are a social person, finding community can be difficult. For most people, the church or the school is their only form of community.
Crime is still in issue, as well as drugs. Good neighbors are still important. Even if they live a mile away, bad neighbors can make your life hell.
Cell phone/internet can be tricky. Invest in a whole home generator because your electricity will go out often and for extended periods.
Schools can also be an issue, as most rural public schools are not very good. And the private school options are not much better.
With all the said, I'm looking to move out of the city soon. I grew up very rural, and the older I get, the more it appeals to me.
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:17 am to mthorn2
quote:
There's more of a culture shock moving from city to country than there is from country to city. Everyone is a little more racist in small towns, both sides. Everyone will know who you are and your name because you are the new face in town. Rural life is great but its definitely a slower lifestyle....slower in every way possible. Takes longer to check out at grocery, takes longer to get dinner, takes longer at hardware store, everyone wants to chat. Its great but it took some time to adjust.
Not sure why you’re getting downvoted into oblivion. Bogalusa is racist as hell from both sides especially in the over 50 crowd. Moved to Franklinton last year and live in town. There’s no standalone watering hole because somebody’s grandma might get upset if they find out you’re drinking(outside of your own house)
Posted on 3/25/24 at 10:19 am to Thundercles
At one time, I had a house in BTR, a place on the water in Pierre Part/Belle River, and a place in Cypress, Tx.
Sold those 3 places, bought a new home in Cypress.
Sold those 3 places, bought a new home in Cypress.
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