cybercat wrote:
> I had not thought of either of those things. You know, before I moved
> here from Texas, Seattle and Portland were in my top three cities, for
> a number of reasons, including the cool climate. Raleigh won because
> the economy, the same thing that is ruining it now, was so good. I
> guess you can't have it all.

Yeah, every place has its charms and downfalls. I really like it here,
being close to the coast, and the summers are incredible (much like
late Spring in NC). The rain isn't an issue for me because I like
rain, but sometime DH can't handle it, because its so grey. Most of
the time it's just mist, so I think it's pretty neat. Seatlle is a
very cool city but I think it lacks the "hominess" of PDX - we are a
little more "small town" in feel. The coastal areas between here and
there are some of the most beautiful in the world, though.

-L.

Christine Dabney wrote:

> Heya folks,
>
> I was just ruminating on how I choose a dwelling. I realize that many
> folks want a big bedroom, or a large living area.
>
> Me, I want a great kitchen..or a large one. I want one that fits
> how I cook.
>
> The rest of it, I could care much less about. I would love a place to
> garden too, which I will have in my new house.
>
> How do all of you cooking/foodie types choose your dwellings?
>
> Christine

Big kitchen with a nice view from the sink <g>. Enough wall
space for my cookbooks (and other books)--and I'm in
collecting mode. I'd LOVE to have a pantry. (Maybe in the
next house.) Not too sunny, but an area in which I can grow
tomatoes and herbs and anything else I might decide I want. A
little greenhouse would be nice. (Yeah, right.)

--
Jean B.

Christine Dabney wrote:

> On 12 Jul 2006 01:42:55 -0700, "-L." > wrote:
>
>
>>David Hare-Scott wrote:
>>
>>>To me a big bedroom is a waste, why do you need that space? If I am in the
>>>bedroom I am in bed or dressing, why do I need more space than my bed and
>>>clothes storage requires?
>>
>>Our BR is a multi-purpose room. We sometimes eat in there, even. We
>>have a 32' flat panel TV on the wall in there, too. Plus, I have a
>>shitload of clothes.
>>
>><snip>
>>
>>>Home grown fruit, herbs and veges are sublime.
>>
>>Indeed!
>>
>>-L.
>
>
> But....as a foodie..what was your first consideration in choosing your
> place? Just curious as to how foodies think...
>
> Christine

Okay then. The view from the kitchen sink was what sold me on
THIS house.

--
Jean B.