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03-10-2011, 03:23 PM

#51

MadQuilter

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I call CA home and love it. Yes, there is plenty to be upset about but I think the good far outweighs the bad.

03-10-2011, 03:27 PM

#52

wudbquilter

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I am a proud Canadian from Alberta

03-10-2011, 03:29 PM

#53

wisconsin

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We used to be proud to be from Wisconsin, but the Gov has
ruined the State of WI.

03-10-2011, 03:30 PM

#54

jljack

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I am unfortunately not so proud of CA, the state I was born in and still live in.

California is one of the highest tax $$ states in the USA, but has one of the worst records for schools, a HUGE illegal immigration problem, high welfare and Medicaid percentage (perhaps due to the illegals??? - YES!!), extremely uber-liberal state government intent on giving away for free every kind of benefit. Property taxes are so high people cannot pay and have to sell.

Smog

Over crowded cities

Poor highways

What else???? Yes, the scenery outside the cities is very beautiful...deserts, mountains, redwoods, beaches, etc. etc.

All this, but it's so expensive you can't really "live" unless you make $100,000++!!!

We're leaving as soon as we can retire. Not so proud of our "Golden State", which is about as expensive as the price of gold now!! :thumbdown:

03-10-2011, 03:32 PM

#55

arline423

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Born in Iowa, lived in Texas, Louisiana, Virginia, Kentucky, and now live in Oxford, Mississippi. I LOVE them all. I'm at home wherever I hang my hat and give total support to each location.

03-10-2011, 03:39 PM

#56

AlwaysQuilting

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Not at the moment.
Although we are the proud birthplace of 8 Presidents, 1st man on the moon, etc and we have some beautiful scenery.

03-10-2011, 03:40 PM

#57

nena

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Laura 22
Yes I love it. I am going to make me a handbag with it.
Also a quilt for my GS in Fl. Still a WVU fan.

03-10-2011, 03:56 PM

#58

DianD

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Location: Midland, TX

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Hun, I'm from TEXAS!!! Whats NOT to love!
My husband was born in some foreign place named Ohio, but he's okay, 'cause he got here as fast as he could!!!

03-10-2011, 03:56 PM

#59

donnalynett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mhansen6

I was born, raised, and lived most of my life in Oregon. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. We have so very much here, except good politicians. I live in Central Oregon, called the High Desert. I am 30 minutes away from a world class ski resort. In the summer there are mountains and lakes to explore. We also live 3 hours from the Pacific Ocean, 2 hours from the Columbia River with world class wind surfing. There is Ashland with the Shakespearian Festival, Portland with concerts and everything a large city has to offer. We also have great universities here GO DUCKS!!! Oregon has it all.

I agree from Coos Bay, OR

03-10-2011, 04:16 PM

#60

sueven

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I'm not proud of Rhode Island. If it was at all possible we would move in a heartbeat. After many years of inappropriate use of tax money, we are now going to be taxed on everything including heating oil, coffins, and food.