tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post8077210428594695197..comments2024-03-28T05:28:30.570-04:00Comments on Our Side of the Mountain: Tuesday Coffee Chat: What Would I RatherAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-63669582102377236112015-03-15T19:29:09.366-04:002015-03-15T19:29:09.366-04:00Oh! I don't think I could live in Chicago eith...Oh! I don't think I could live in Chicago either!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-50911926210526321852015-03-15T19:28:41.187-04:002015-03-15T19:28:41.187-04:00That's very true: You can always GO to the cit...That's very true: You can always GO to the city for short periods of time to enjoy what it has to offer. It doesn't work as well to go from the city to the country...No block parties here. I don't think I've said more than a few words to our neighbors...except for the older lady next to us and we talk "chicken".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-40741289005505799532015-03-15T19:22:25.134-04:002015-03-15T19:22:25.134-04:00If I could really choose? I'd choose a country...If I could really choose? I'd choose a country setting with LOTS of land near the lake or ocean...but 10 minutes from the city! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-30154908276850941862015-03-15T19:19:41.721-04:002015-03-15T19:19:41.721-04:00IDK. I'm kinda thinking of city living...at le...IDK. I'm kinda thinking of city living...at least for a while. Perhaps since I've been in the country for a while it would be a new adventure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-78188566892088060482015-03-15T19:18:53.879-04:002015-03-15T19:18:53.879-04:00Thanks, Rachel! They do grow up so quickly! It'...Thanks, Rachel! They do grow up so quickly! It's crazy to think that in 8 years all my kids will be adults!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441870348048026971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-50491931736028876812015-03-14T13:06:53.009-04:002015-03-14T13:06:53.009-04:00I very much dislike the urban environment. Even th...I very much dislike the urban environment. Even though I spent a good part of my youth in Chicago, I do not like it today. It truly is dangerous in cities. Country life offers more of a real, down to earth experience. I think that is what matters in the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-35990701949570039502015-03-10T19:50:40.294-04:002015-03-10T19:50:40.294-04:00For now, definitely near the country -- which is w...For now, definitely near the country -- which is where I am. The city is only about 30 minutes down the highway and we drive there any time we want. But it's just too noisy and crowded; though I love some of the sights, food and entertainment offered: I start to long for the wide, open spaces. I talk to my neighbours all the time out here. I lived in an apartment building when we wereLA Botcharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045857399816360885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-86920480440856675412015-03-10T09:48:40.592-04:002015-03-10T09:48:40.592-04:00TOTALLY the country! I would move to a secluded fa...TOTALLY the country! I would move to a secluded farm today if we found the one we wanted. I would like the land to be big enough that my kids could all building houses and live there, too. Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053965057224582328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-18985267138306123172015-03-09T23:35:15.507-04:002015-03-09T23:35:15.507-04:00What an interesting question. It reminds me of th...What an interesting question. It reminds me of the book: You Choose - have you seen it? It's a good one for young kids - probably too juvenile for your own kids now, but a great gift to keep in mind for younger ones! I definitely prefer living in the country, but...I need my town/city fix periodically :)Juliehttp://learnathomejourney.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289903924787320738.post-67445487148949506822015-03-09T23:03:55.008-04:002015-03-09T23:03:55.008-04:00You have such a lovely family. I also remember wh...You have such a lovely family. I also remember when my kids were so small and adorable. Now my oldest is creeping up on 17 and my son just turned 15. It goes by quickly. Rachel E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06029197864979891111noreply@blogger.com