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mintogrubb. It was interesting to read his responses, so I thought I’d reciprocate.
Where do you live/come from originally?
I was born and raised in New England, spent 4 years researching where I belonged, then promptly moved to Eugene, Oregon.
What the weather is usually like, year round?
It is really temperate here. The summers are warm and sunny, the winters are gray, damp and mild. Once every few years, it snows for a part of the day. This is cause for great celebration and chaos as no one here really knows how to handle the cold, white stuff. It usually disappears within hours and I’ve always been able to bicycle to work in the stuff to indicate how mild it is.
How do they run public transport where you live?
There is, by my standards, an excellent public bus system here. I usually never use the bus, though, because it takes me far longer to bus anywhere than bike. The city isn’t large enough to warrant a train or subway system.
What is on the TV and Radio? Is the service any good?
I have no clue. I haven’t had TV since 1997.
What are newspapers like where you live?
I don’t pay much mind to the Register Guard because it is a bit too mainstream and conservative for me. I prefer the local rag, The Eugene Weekly. It’s completely the opposite and full of earthy-crunchy goodness.
Alcohol: what laws and customs surround drinking where you live?
Here in America, it is the law that you must wait until one is 21 years old to drink, but we don’t hesitate to send you off at 18 to foreign deserts or jungles to kill and maim. The only really pleasant aspect to drinking in Eugene would be the smoke-free bars.
Food: Are there any locally special dishes?
Hmmm… I can’t think of any. This is the Pacific Northwest. We are an amalgam of people so we bring a diversity of dishes. If I were going to peg anything, I’d say a love of fresh salmon dishes and sourdough bread.
Are you happy with the education service in your country?
I’m not sure if I’m qualified to answer this. I moved here as an adult and I really haven’t explored the college and university here to a vast degree… or any degree at all if you consider the bachelors and associates… *giggle*
How does your political system work in your country?
Oh, good grief, don’t get me started…
How much in the way of equal pay and opportunities do women actually get?
I’m not sure if I can answer this for Eugene. I was a receptionist for 3 years for average receptionist pay, then I had my own business with G (which paid us jack until we sold it, as home businesses usually do), now I work a part-time job just because I enjoy the atmosphere. When I worked in the Northeast, I had a “man’s” job for which I was paid several dollars less per hour than I would have gotten if I had the proper tools (according to “them”). In summary, I guess it depends.
mintogrubb. It was interesting to read his responses, so I thought I’d reciprocate. Where do you live/come from originally?
I was born and raised in New England, spent 4 years researching where I belonged, then promptly moved to Eugene, Oregon.
What the weather is usually like, year round?
It is really temperate here. The summers are warm and sunny, the winters are gray, damp and mild. Once every few years, it snows for a part of the day. This is cause for great celebration and chaos as no one here really knows how to handle the cold, white stuff. It usually disappears within hours and I’ve always been able to bicycle to work in the stuff to indicate how mild it is.
How do they run public transport where you live?
There is, by my standards, an excellent public bus system here. I usually never use the bus, though, because it takes me far longer to bus anywhere than bike. The city isn’t large enough to warrant a train or subway system.
What is on the TV and Radio? Is the service any good?
I have no clue. I haven’t had TV since 1997.
What are newspapers like where you live?
I don’t pay much mind to the Register Guard because it is a bit too mainstream and conservative for me. I prefer the local rag, The Eugene Weekly. It’s completely the opposite and full of earthy-crunchy goodness.
Alcohol: what laws and customs surround drinking where you live?
Here in America, it is the law that you must wait until one is 21 years old to drink, but we don’t hesitate to send you off at 18 to foreign deserts or jungles to kill and maim. The only really pleasant aspect to drinking in Eugene would be the smoke-free bars.
Food: Are there any locally special dishes?
Hmmm… I can’t think of any. This is the Pacific Northwest. We are an amalgam of people so we bring a diversity of dishes. If I were going to peg anything, I’d say a love of fresh salmon dishes and sourdough bread.
Are you happy with the education service in your country?
I’m not sure if I’m qualified to answer this. I moved here as an adult and I really haven’t explored the college and university here to a vast degree… or any degree at all if you consider the bachelors and associates… *giggle*
How does your political system work in your country?
Oh, good grief, don’t get me started…
How much in the way of equal pay and opportunities do women actually get?
I’m not sure if I can answer this for Eugene. I was a receptionist for 3 years for average receptionist pay, then I had my own business with G (which paid us jack until we sold it, as home businesses usually do), now I work a part-time job just because I enjoy the atmosphere. When I worked in the Northeast, I had a “man’s” job for which I was paid several dollars less per hour than I would have gotten if I had the proper tools (according to “them”). In summary, I guess it depends.
