Iowa City

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message

Right. Next you'll be telling me how interesting the "Golf Network" can
be...

Does everyone have to like the same things as you? Personally, I can't
imagine living more than a short drive from an ocean, or in a place so flat
that from a third floor window you can make out the curvature of the earth,
but some people thrive on that. I knew a guy when I was in the Air Force
who couldn't stand the greenery and texture of Colorado, and wanted to
return asap to the Arizona desert, where things were dry and brown as God
intended.

De gustibus non est disputandem......

Personally, I can't
imagine living more than a short drive from an ocean, or in a place so
flat
that from a third floor window you can make out the curvature of the
earth,
but some people thrive on that.

Personally, that's why I own an airplane.

I can be in Canada in 3 hours, Florida in 6.5 hours, or the desert Southwest
before suppertime.

When you fly, it doesn't really matter *where* you live...
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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[...] When you fly, it doesn't really matter *where* you live...

I think maybe you missed John's point.

I think maybe you missed John's point.

No, but perhaps you're missing mine?
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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No, but perhaps you're missing mine?

I guess my previous post was a little too subtle and diplomatic for you.

You DID miss John's point. Your reply had nothing to do with what he wrote,
and exhibited a clear divergence from the topic at hand. I understand the
point of what you wrote, but it's completely irrelevant to what John wrote
and does nothing to demonstrate that you comprehended his reply to your
statement "Next you'll be telling me how interesting the "Golf Network" can
be".

Is that a little clearer to you?

Pete

Is that a little clearer to you?

No.

But don't worry -- your aside is even more irrelevant than MINE was...

;-)
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message news:XEzQb.143209$na.227962@attbi_s04...

When you fly, it doesn't really matter *where* you live...



I don't know about that. I suppose you can get away for weekend
trips, but even then you'll be pressed for time the whole weekend.
Living in western CO, I was able to access 12k ft mtns within an hour
for skiing or hiking (depending on the year). Now I live in south FL,
and frequently eat my lunch at the beach and ride waves after work.
Some things you have to live close by to do. Someday I'll live in San
Diego so I can do it all.

I've been through Iowa (and other flat, land locked mid-west states) a
few times, and I couldn't live there even if I had a SR-71 sitting in
the backyard. Others enjoy the low cost of living and stronger
families or whatever, so they probably wouldn't enjoy places I like.

Also, if you aren't interested in cooking you won't understand "Food
TV" (food channel). I happen to enjoy cooking and its unique mix of
science and artistry, so I enjoy watching a couple of the programs
there. Just as I enjoy watching Discovery Wings and Speed TV (when
they're not showing Nascrap anyway.).

"Sam" wrote in message
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Just as I enjoy watching Discovery Wings and Speed TV (when
they're not showing Nascrap anyway.).

NASCRAP?!?!?!?! Oh boy... here we go!

I've been through Iowa (and other flat, land locked mid-west states) a
few times, and I couldn't live there even if I had a SR-71 sitting in
the backyard. Others enjoy the low cost of living and stronger
families or whatever, so they probably wouldn't enjoy places I like.

I felt that way, too, prior to moving here in '97 to start a business. I
always thought of Iowa as being nothing but corn, corn, and more corn, and
moved here with the sole intention of making a boat-load of money, and then
moving on.

Thankfully, to my amazement, I discovered that Iowa City is about as
"anti-stereotypical Iowa" as you can imagine.

Iowa City:

A) Is hilly! Really!
B) Has one of the most highly educated populations anywhere, thanks to the
35,000 students and 10,000 employees of the University of Iowa.
C) Is Left-wing and over-the-top liberal
D) The largest minority population is Asian, and most of them are college
professors.
E) Has an incredibly young and diverse population. The average age is 28.
F) Is the Lesbian Capital of the world. (More lesbians, per capita, than
anywhere else. Really!)

As you can see, these traits are diametrically opposed to what you THINK you
know about Iowa. It is for these reasons that I love this place (well,
okay, "C" drives me nuts!), and wouldn't want to live anywhere else at this
stage of my life.

It is also why Iowa City is routinely voted one of the top ten medium-sized
cities in the U.S.

And if I really want a change of scenery, Atlas is ready to go at a moment's
notice, with 84 gallons of fuel on board.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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F) Is the Lesbian Capital of the world. (More lesbians, per capita, than
anywhere else. Really!)

Uck. There go my chances of finding my future wife when I come
to visit then.

:-)

Paul