[Nfbofnc] My apologies, and some questions

[Salisbury, Justin Mark]

Greenville is not as big as Raleigh, and the services are not as extravagant.  You can get what you need, though, if you're willing to take initiative.  Greenville has its merits, too, like an astoundingly low cost of living.  Greenville is one of the few cities that was never hit by the economic recession because the two major employers, a research-one university and a large health care system, are essentially recession-proof.  Come meet the Greenville chapter before you decide anything.

Justin M. Salisbury
Undergraduate Student
The University Honors Program
East Carolina University
salisburyj08 at students.ecu.edu

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”    —MARGARET MEAD


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From: nfbofnc-bounces at nfbnet.org [nfbofnc-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Gary H. Ray [ghraynfbofnc at charter.net]
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 8:52 AM
To: 'Terri S'; 'NFB of North Carolina List'
Subject: Re: [Nfbofnc] My apologies, and some questions

Gary Ray here.

Raleigh is the center of the blind universe in NC.  Other than Charlotte,
there is no place like Raleigh.  I lived in Raleigh for 40 years and have
now retired to Asheville.  Nice mountains, but the services are just not on
a par with Raleigh.

But, as in all things, it depends on what you want and exactly where you
live in any city as to what you get.

In Asheville, I live within walking distance of:
--talking ATM
-3 grocery stores
-4 drug stores
-Post Office
-polling place
-bus stop
-piles of restaurants

So, it kinda depends on exactly where you chose to live in a given setting.

BTW"  There is now a chapter in Greenville.  Contact All Sanchez at
albertsanchez at suddenlink.net

You pays your money and takes your choice.

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbofnc-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbofnc-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Terri S
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 12:32 PM
To: Nfbofnc at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbofnc] My apologies, and some questions

Hello everyone,

My name is Terri. Back in November I joined this list, and told everyone I
was moving to Greenville. I got some great responses, which I really
appreciated and had planned to respond back to.
However, my computer had different plans. So I want to apologize to all of
you who were kind enough to contact me. I didn't mean to ignore you. I
appreciated what you had to say to me.

Well I have been in Greenville for 2 months now, and things are not what
they seemed, or what I thought they'd be. That was not at all what I
expected to happen. I have had several friends tell me that I would be
better off living in Raleigh.
However, I don't want to make another mistake. I can't afford to do so.

What do you all think? Is Raleigh better than Greenville?
What are the advantages, and disadvantages?
Can you live in any of the smaller cities, and still get great
transportation services?
If so, which ones?
What kinds of services does Raleigh have to offer, over Greenville, or just
in general?

I am looking for either an affordable apartment, or a decent roommate
situation. Whichever happens first. If anyone knows of anything, or just has

any good advice for me, please feel free to contact me offlist. I'd really
appreciate the help. I'm new to all this, and rather confused.

Thank you so much! I will respond to my emails this time. Now that my
computer is behaving itself. *smile*

Terri


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