UPDATE: Yes, this is a point in time where we are beginning the process. BUT, and PLEASE don't imagine this is going to happen overnight. It has to be done smartly, and it has to be done correctly. We are not going to leap and hope we land on our feet. We have to know that the right things are set up in advance. So while I appreciate your wishes that we "do it now" it isn't going to happen without jobs, etc., set up in advance. Realistically, this could take two years or more.
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...because we want out of this Hell Hole of Baltimore so freaking bad.
After the husband donkey punched by some Baltimore Bastard while the husband walked to his car after work last year, I am done with this Hell Hole of a dysfunctional city.
I hate the city.
I hate the nonstop crime.
I hate the rude attitude of people.
I hate the traffic, grime and the filth*.
I hate how the voters keep electing bullshit artists instead of people who can solve the problems of this place.
Right now, the only thing I love about Baltimore is a person: Lamar Jackson. Why? Because Lamar knows what he is doing.
I so am ready to blow this popsicle stand.
So I started looking online to see what house prices are in Shaker. I show what I find to the husband. He has been amazed by what he has seen.
Will it happen? Maybe not this year or next. But he sees why I love the idea.
* And I am not talking about porn or titty dancers. I am talking about the nasty, greasy sooty mess that oil-burning furnaces produce. I can wipe a window sill on Monday and it's nasty on Tuesday, back to grimy by Friday.
I don't blame you, cookie. but WHY NOT this year? don't hesitate!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! You're going Home!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, if you decide to return! I am currently living in the summer in Shaker near John Carroll University. John Carroll (actually in University Heights) has been named one of the safest campuses, while Baltimore's colleges consistently rank among the most dangerous.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I would love to explore the Baltimore area for a time, Shaker Heights is a great place to live, with semi-reasonable house prices, and access to the diversity and resources of Cleveland. When I go for walks, everyone has a friendly nod or greeting.
Plus, you would get to shop at Heinen's again.
--Jim
I used to go to Baltimore several time a year in the 90's early 2000's. Would stay over night, go clubbing and shopping. I had been know to jump in the car just to go to Lexington Square Market to go to Faidley's for a crab cake and beer, hit the market and drive back home, an hour and half drive. The last time there was very unsettled, and the charm wasn't there anymore. The last market trip saw a guy trying to get my car!!!! Haven't been back since 2009.
ReplyDeleteA. YAY. B. We better not be competing for the same houses, as we are looking to switch it up
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