Possible move... need jiu jitsu, hospital, farmers markets, LGBT friendly, animal friendly.., ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie Roseman on August 1, 2010 at 9:54am

Portland sounds perfect for you! As for the weather- we have beautiful, sunny summers (July-September) and crisp falls with some foliage colors. We have less rainfall than most eastern seaboard cities, howeverour rainy season is more spread out. It is likely to have rain anytime between Oct-Jun. There are sometimes gray stretches for several days in a row.... but, I would not say it is all the time. I moved here from Ca about 20 years ago and handle it fine.

There are so many neighborhoods that you would like! If you stay withhin about 60 blocks of the center it is very progressive, LGBT friendly, etc. Depending on your budget, you may need to go farther to get a big enough yard for your pups. Let me know if you want more specifics. Bonnie

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Permalink Reply by Lorri E. on August 1, 2010 at 3:06pm

Yes, I think you will fit the lifestyle of Portland perfectly. As Bonnie mentions, the closer into town you can afford and find a home with a yard, the happier you are likely to be. We have farmers markets in several Portland neighborhoods with more springing up all the time. It is very dog friendly. The weather is indeed drizzly and overcast for many solid months during the winter. But, it is still pretty, and we don't get the cold and snow of Chicago, so other than the occasional storm, you won't have to deal with icy snowy road conditions very often. Most people who trade from the Midwest winters gladly embrace a Portland winter, which while tedious is mild in comparison.

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