tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post5788264488120622037..comments2023-05-13T01:35:55.952-06:00Comments on saffrondaisy: Now hiring: Family Decision MakerDeirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302374456833324866noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-10602827372351227442010-01-20T17:08:18.918-07:002010-01-20T17:08:18.918-07:00ohhh.....I'm very curious on the specifics. A...ohhh.....I'm very curious on the specifics. As in WHAT neighborhoods are you looking at??? Because sometime in the next 10 years or so, we'll probably be in Denver and I'd love to know where you are thinking! <br />My sister used to live in the Highlands....is that where you are now? I LOVED the neighborhood, but obviously understand the cons. Although the pros are HUGE. I soooo miss it there. Now they (and the rest of my family) are in Stapleton. Nice....but I do miss their old neighborhood!Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324207209798382936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-72916154357945606772010-01-17T19:37:55.674-07:002010-01-17T19:37:55.674-07:00Well, we talked a bit-and a bit more about educati...Well, we talked a bit-and a bit more about education. I have a huge issue with GT based on my personal experience, namely, I was GT until 8th grade, then they redesigned the program to focus less on intellect and ,ore on leadership abilities. They dropped me and invited my sister to join for the first time. Yeah, it messed me up in hs, but it also made me over the top cynical.<br />And I agree with Brian, the quality of the role models matters. As I mentioned to you, Whittier is way to close to M's birth mother's reality to be helpful for him-heck, she might be hanging out there now for all I know.<br />My plan is to stay here for 10 years, in a great supportive neighborhood, and then move to Shanghai before they hit high school. Just found out that an old friend from Mpls bought a house a block from us and is starting the classes to adopt from DSS, so I feel comfortable.<br />But, though our circumstances are slightly similar, they are also entirely different-so, sorry, you have to figure it out for you ; _<br />~lmclisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13643921479273054853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-2214243678182046862010-01-16T20:50:43.612-07:002010-01-16T20:50:43.612-07:00Good friends and neighbors are wonderful!!! If you...Good friends and neighbors are wonderful!!! If you already have those, I would find it difficult to move.<br />As a gifted certified teacher, that gifted program sounds like a nightmare!!! Good luck!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198177967392788217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-83738146341732068662010-01-12T20:35:07.386-07:002010-01-12T20:35:07.386-07:00Thanks for all the thoughtful feedback, guys.
Bri...Thanks for all the thoughtful feedback, guys.<br /><br />Bri: Our real estate agent has run comps in our hood and thinks we could sell at a decent profit in 2–3 months, but of course it's always a crapshoot. I did hear about that murder, and it's tragic. The crime rate is definitely higher in the neighborhoods we're considering, which unfortunately comes with more urban living—and is definitely one of the cons to moving!<br /><br />M&M: We talk about that too! Maybe we can set up a little compound for a couple of years.<br /><br />Sarah: I have thought seriously about adding on and think it could solve a lot of our problems. Greg is not into the idea of living through construction.<br /><br />Rebekah: Yes, we've been hanging out in the area a lot. We like it, but not as much as we like where we are now.<br /><br />Stormy: Very true—good neighbors and friends are hard to find. <br /><br />I appreciate all your willingness to pitch in and help us figure this one out! If anyone comes up with a solid resolution, let me know. :-)Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11302374456833324866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-38733405570414045732010-01-12T12:02:59.653-07:002010-01-12T12:02:59.653-07:00I'd weigh friends and neighbors over all the o...I'd weigh friends and neighbors over all the other reasons. It's very rare to have an active neighborhood and it's relatively hard to meet your neighbors unless it's through dogs or kids (and you do have both!)Stormyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06839380843084474991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-69062590460796372402010-01-12T08:57:33.320-07:002010-01-12T08:57:33.320-07:00Yours is the same conversation we've been havi...Yours is the same conversation we've been having the last 2+ years. We really want more space, and more diversity. We cannot figure out which neighborhood to move to though that would offer all that we want, and the thought of putting our house on the market...ah, the market. I'll keep thinking it over for you though...sounds like a dilemma. Though from your pros list, it sounds like you live in a perfect place (except for the racial diversity part). Have you thought of adding on?Mark and Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092529758375734896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-64955105693200353482010-01-12T08:22:53.986-07:002010-01-12T08:22:53.986-07:00I'll pass on this head knocker! We have the SA...I'll pass on this head knocker! We have the SAME conversation Our conversation includes selling our place and just about everything we own and living in ET for 2years when BlueB starts kindgergarten and then moving back to the US to who knows where!?. You have some seriously equalizing points in terms of stay put or move....I'll put it in the pot and stir and see if I can return with your decision...heheheheheM and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557944772547796979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-75903242534386580482010-01-12T08:09:59.262-07:002010-01-12T08:09:59.262-07:00I would check out comps in your neighborhood(which...I would check out comps in your neighborhood(which im sure you have) and see if you can get a good price for your home. Real estate is an investment as well as a home and place to raise a family so you gotta make $ to make the transition worthwhile(or at least not lose $). Besides the showing of the home aspect of moving and the moving up credit, I didn’t really hear if you could make $ selling, or if you had interested buyers yet. No reason to move if you house will be sitting empty waiting for a buyer while you pay double mortgage. Also, I remember you mentioning moving(possibly) to the Whittier neighborhood… or close to city park. Not sure if you heard but last night there was a drive by shooting with two people killed just a few blocks north of city park, within a stones throw from Whittier(within a quarter mile) and the park. I know introducing more culture to Sidamo is important, but also important is the right type of culture. A loving home and neighborhood that he is comfortable in, might trump the culture card in some instances. Just my 2 cents.Brian Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550184768251759852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-355113191837674779.post-36303532046520203082010-01-12T05:45:25.763-07:002010-01-12T05:45:25.763-07:00Well, we've been having this conversation, you...Well, we've been having this conversation, you and I, but I have another thought. Have you guys spent time hanging out in the new area? Grocery shopping, walking around, parks, etc?rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04814599978295161064noreply@blogger.com