[Doug&Julie]

Originally posted by Superman
Doug, I'm not sure how I can add to that, particularly since it's just a coarse observation. But Eugene is smaller, home of a liberal university, and packed with Birkenstock-wearing, bearded, Utilikilted guys and ladies whose beauty does not come from a jar. Portland on the other hand, probably also has the same hippie contingent, but they are buried within a metropolitan crowd. Doctors, lawyers, etc. Both places are fairly liberal, but Eugene is smaller and more concentrated, whereas Portland is larger and more metropolitan. Good luck, both are great choices. Our quality of life out here is tremendous, particularly if you like playing outside, coffee, beer or literature.

Thanks Superman (how many times have we heard that phrase?!?). To be honest, I'm not really political, so when people ask me if I'm liberal or conservative...I'm never sure what to say. And I'm never just one way on everything. Although it sounds like this is my kind of crowd.

Being a designer, I think if I want to continue a successful career, I need to stay around more of a metropolitan area. As much as we're more smaller town people, it's harder for me to find a good job in smaller areas. We've heard a lot of the same things about Seattle (traffic, escelating costs, etc.) so that's why we're focusing on Portland. We can't wait to get out there and see!