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Old 08-05-2006, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by shinerbock
Honey, yeah, I've got some family friends who have moved up there so we've been to visit. I just really don't like it. No offense, but Pittsburgh people really bother me too. They don't shut up about Pittsburgh, and I don't see much to talk about. I mean, I live in Atlanta, but I don't really sing its praises unless challenged. Also, I absolutely abhore the steelers and pirates. I know its not the same industrial town, but it still looks like it to a degree. Also, low cost of living doesnt really mean much to me, so I mean yeah its good for a lot of people, but I don't worry about it. Don't worry, it isn't just Pittsburgh, its Philly, Milwaukee, Cinci...Heres what I love in a city...1) Cleanliness and "newness"-It doesnt have to actually be new, just have new buildings or remod homes, things like that. 2) I like greenspace, I hate the concrete/industrialized look 3) I love history, so I like cities with strong history 4)Class, low crime, good education, and young citizens...

Thats why I like cities like Charleston, Greenville, Charlotte, San Diego, nice parts of DC, Birmingham, etc. I love downtown districts where you can really walk around in and that have a lot to do, but classy things, not clubs and shops with bars on the window. Alot of those places have great downtowns, Greenville, San Diego, Charleston, Georgetown,etc. I really like bright cities, with lots of young professionals and lots of things to do for families and couples.
Good explanation, and I can see a lot of it - except the Steelers. I happen to like quite a bit of the same things in a city that you do. One thing that does endear me to Pittsburgh is that I'm a geriatric counseling, and detesting Miami the way I do, Pittsburgh is the next best thing. Of course, the way Congress is going, DC may become a viable option again soon!

It's been quite a while since I've been to Charlotte or Columbia - how would you rate them?


ETA: The reason people who live in Pittsburgh brag is because of the idiots that still think of it as a steel town. It really brings those of us who have never seen a mill down!
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