Leaving Portland: my thoughts on the city

[johnnyboy14]

Originally Posted by EnricoV

It would be interesting to know statistically where current Oregonians families came from. But historically speaking, the New Englanders tended to come in first (to make the money), leave their stamp upon the land with the naming of places, and move on. I'm really not sure how many of them stayed. At least, that's true of the Portland city fathers.

And who knows.. maybe I will revive that here as I am from MA although lived in other states too and I have radical opinions. Maybe me moving here and if I can encourage more like me to come is the change needed or I am probably close in spirit to the areas founding fathers like Tom McCall.. I may be a no name right now and maybe for a bit and ya some might be laughing like whos this guy? but I was sent here for a good reason. That much I do know even if my activity is not public. I also am not a transplant who moved here with a teaching degree or liberal arts relying on that to gain employment. I am a regular mostly Mediterranean guy with indie tendencies and some extremist views, no tattoos.. thats how I sum myself up. I believe in supporting small business too and any chance to put those big businesses down lower.

[johnnyboy14]

Originally Posted by turquoise1

Interesting. I think Multnomah Village could be a doppelganger for Brattleboro. Environmental initiatives and organic farming are also very important to Vermonters. Then again, I guess we always see parts of things we recognize in a new place, no matter where we are from.

I would also posit that the PNW and New England share a more "reserved" social culture.

Very true.. I am from that neck of the woods and I see similarities big time. My cousin also lived in Brattleboro for a bit although hes kind of a squatter type who doesn't bathe.

[Juxtaposition109]

Does the OP miss PDX every so often? I do at times but I know I could never do a majority of gray days city again as I'm not made that way