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My thanks, sunvalleysally - it's good to know the truth from an insider and I'm sorry to see the dark/darker side of Oregon. I loved your statement about treading on anyone's cultural sensitivities. I've long ago given up jousting at windmills for my right as a woman to simply exist in a very unfair world. Yet, while my pay was a joke, I still have to look over my shoulder wherever I go - I mustn't offend any one else's rights. Your comments pretty much touched on any question I may have had so I do appreciate you're taking the time to educate me on the myth that is Oregon.

Thank You saramiller, as well for your insightful comments. If I can get this one redneck wannabe to get rid of his truck, I'll regain my tiny peaceful neighborhood again after twelve years. If any of you have ever been to S. Louisiana - you know how terribly brutal the heat and humidity can be. However, in light of what I've read, I have to say that the area below Interstate 10 - the actual Cajun country has the friendliest humans I've ever known. So, I'll see what I can do to rid myself and my neighbors of the exhaust, save my money, travel and appreciate the good care for both myself and my grumpy cat. I sound like a cliche'. Ahh what to do but laugh at ourselves. Thank you both and if you ever go to Mardi Gras - DON'T go to New Orleans. The country is where it's real. Mamou, Breaux Bridge, etc. Take care and all have a great life.

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Something that most of you don't want to hear and if I lived in Portland, I'd be right there with you.

I'd like to be your neighbor in the worst way. From the little I've gleaned of your residents - manners abound and there are no pickup trucks with ear-splitting exhaust pipes roaring up and down your roads.

As a 59 year old woman with an elderly, grumpy Manx, the toxins in S. Louisiana are creeping up my sidewalk. Not only in the form of hazardous chemicals but toxic, audio terrorists. They've finally come to my front door. I hardly sleep a night that the boy lacking internal power has to crank up his truck to go to work while I levitate off the bed in fright. I've left a note to no avail. I don't want the police involved. The boomers and exhausts are really unnecessary and governments have used noise as torture for many generations.

I am a retired photo/journalist and self-sustained. My house is almost paid off. I'm dying here, now. I just want to find a couple of goofy, happy people who may not need a roomie but wouldn't mind having one. And wouldn't mind my cat tagging along. 

As I said previously, I understand why you wouldn't want me or anyone else immigrating to your beautiful state. You would be possibly saving a life. I don't drink or smoke and I'm low maintenance. I just want happy people and constructive noise.

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