yea i think i'm going to die.
2006-09-05 19:36:00 · 13 answers · asked by helllo 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Portland
Oregon is a wonderful state, especially if you love nature and outdoor activities.
Depends on where you are moving to, but there will be lots to do. It will be a lot different than chicago .. but probably not in a bad way!!
It's really an awesome place to live!
2006-09-06 07:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We lived in Portland, Or in 99-2000. It is a wonderful place, we often regret moving away, but at the time it was the best decision for us. Life's pace seemed slower more relaxed less pressure, less keep up with the Jones's than other places we have lived.
Suggestions: 1 - Get rid of everything you don't need before you move. Moving is hard enough when you don't have 20 years of junk to take along. Also we found housing on average smaller than where we were from, so you might not have as much room as you are used to.
2 - Weather - Don't let the "rain" fool you. It mostly is very light and honestly we hardly ever used an umbrella while living there. But it would be "misty/drizzly" a lot. It will be overcast a LOT in winter. A good warm overcoat will be daily attire in Winter. Keeps the chill out and the rain (aka mist) off you. It doesn't get very cold in Portland itself, and hardly ever snows in Portland, mountains yes, Portland no.
3 - Get involved in some activities when you get there and meet the people, most are very nice, but you can't meet them sitting at home.
4 - Public Transit is great use it if you can.
5 - Taxes in Oregon Suck, if you work in vancouver you might consider living there aas well as Washington only has property tax. If you work in portland and live in Vancouver you get hit TWICE, once for portland income tax and once for Washington property tax.. OUCH...
6 - Enjoy the natural beauty of a great state, the beach (water is COLLLLD), mountains, gorge, etc! Skiing year round at Mt Hood.
2006-09-06 21:55:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where in Oregon are you moving to? If you like bookstores you will flip if you end up in Portland. Powells is a wonderful bookstore with new and used and first edition books in a huge building. Instead of a few aisles on a particular topic they have a room full of books for each topic. The night scene in Portland is excellent, lots of good microbreweries, the weather is a lot more temperate than Chicago. The Columbia River Gorge is awsome if you have ever tried wind surfing....Some of the most amazing restaurants in the country are in Oregon and if you like to cook, they have some mind boggleing farmer's markets......
Keep an open mind...
2006-09-06 09:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are so lucky!! I grew up in Oregon and now I live in Chicago and I hate it!!!!!!!! I would give anything to move back.
Go to the beach (Seaside is pretty cool), go to Mt. Hood, wander around downtown Portland (it's way smaller than downtown Chicago, which I think is a good thing), check out the local entertainment paper http://www.wweek.com to see what kind of shows are coming to town.
Most of all be prepared for the people to be very nice. I think I've been in Chicago too long because I'm used to people being rude and obnoxious, but whenever I do go home for a visit, I'm surprised at how friendly everyone is.
Eat a Burgerville cheeseburger for me!!
2006-09-07 12:41:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have friends that have moved from Chicago to Portland. The thing they mention the most is that the pace of life is slower. That has been the biggest adjustment for them. I don't think that the weather or anything else has mattered as much.
They've also mentioned that people relate differently to each other in Portland (than Chicago). People in Portland tend to be friendlier to strangers. BUT, on the other hand, they find it strange that you can't easily borrow your neighbor's lawn mower like you can in Chicago. It's like... people are friendlier to strangers and yet don't have as close of friendships with their neighbors (as in the Chicago area).
That's their experience anyway. I think they are really liking Portland, however. There are many outdoor activities and indoor activities to be involved in.
p.s. If you move to anywhere else in Oregon other than Portland you will probably find people even more friendly and things even more laid back. It's just a slower pace in the NW than in Chicago or back East.
2006-09-09 04:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by take_me_to_the_beach 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring your raincoat and your umbrella. Just kidding, it actually rains here less than many other places in the US (about 33 inches a year).
Be prepared for lots of natural beauty. There's lot to see and do in Oregon. Mt. Hood is just outside of Portland. Illinois, on the other hand, is the second flattest state in the country.
There are also plenty of museums and other cultural things. You'll truly enjoy Oregon!
2006-09-05 21:18:14 · answer #6 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, we know your not gonna die. Second, when you get to Oregon, I'll give you 30 days and then my guess will be that you have forgotten all about Chicago. And remember your not gonna die! Good luck and have a safe and memorable trip.
2006-09-05 23:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by Desi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been to Oregon and Chicago. I will go to Oregon again, I will avoid Chicago at all costs.
2006-09-06 00:33:11 · answer #8 · answered by stan l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved to OR from CA and it's not so bad. Lots of trees and not as cold in the winter, or as hot in the summer as Chicago. Have fun with something new.
2006-09-05 19:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by procrastinator 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oregon is awesome.Its beautiful there.When I was 13 we moved to Texas,I still havent got over it.I miss Oregon so bad.
2006-09-05 19:39:14 · answer #10 · answered by kelliekareen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋