What geographic region do you say you live in?

[Tommy]

The U.S. Census Bureau breaks the USA into four geographic regions. I was surprised to see where some stated fell. I've always (apparently incorrectly) thought of folks from Texas and Oklahoma as Westerners, while DelMarVa was part of "the Northeast".

Growing up in Michigan I considered myself a Midwesterner or someone from the Great Lakes Region. When we lived in Alaska I would NEVER have called myself a Westerner - Alaskans are Alaskans ... everyone else is from "outside". Although I now grudgingly admit that I live in the Northeast, I identify specifically as a person from Northern New England. So very different from the rest of the Northeast.

So how about you? (And if you live in another country, please jump in. It would be fascinating to learn how this works elsewhere in the world.)

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I live in New Jersey,the northeast region. Glad of it. We have had severe hurricane damage in my state from time to time and a blizzard now and then but nothing compares to what other regions experience.

 

[Bookworm11]

I've lived in the Midwest all my life--Michigan first and now Wisconsin. I'm eager for a change, though. I'm thinking perhaps the Pacific Northwest (which apparently is just "West" according to the census, lol).

 

[RadishRose]

New England. What happened to the Middle Atlantic States?

Oklahoma always puzzled me. It is south, but western in feel, too....but not really "southwest" per se.

 

[Falcon]

I live in Rancho Palos Verdes. Los Angeles, Ca. area. Within 5 minutes driving, I can be swimming in the

Pacific Ocean. I LOVE it here !

 

[Olivia]

West. Far, far, far far West.

We who live on the islands of Hawaii are actually the most isolated population on the planet.

 

[Linda]

I'm west.

 

[Gary O']

I've lived in the Midwest all my life--Michigan first and now Wisconsin. I'm eager for a change, though. I'm thinking perhaps the Pacific Northwest (which apparently is just "West" according to the census, lol).

We live in the Pacific Northwest, or, according to the map, Oreeegone is 'west'

we are 15 mi due east of Crater lake

Bookworm-
west of the Cascade range is huge fir trees and the coast...aaaand rain...then more rain
The temps are mild, and the terrain is lush

East of the Cascades is sun...and more sun...then snow
the temps can be 100°F to -40°F, and the terrain goes from pine filled mountains to desert

You should visit

all beautiful

But know this, Michigan and Wisconsin are gorgeous too

 

[Manatee]

Florida, south but different.

 

[Bookworm11]

We live in the Pacific Northwest, or, according to the map, Oreeegone is 'west'

we are 15 mi due east of Crater lake

Bookworm-
west of the Cascade range is huge fir trees and the coast...aaaand rain...then more rain
The temps are mild, and the terrain is lush

East of the Cascades is sun...and more sun...then snow
the temps can be 100°F to -40°F, and the terrain goes from pine filled mountains to desert

You should visit

all beautiful

But know this, Michigan and Wisconsin are gorgeous too

Thanks, Gary! I am NOT so afraid of rain. I AM a bookworm after all, so inside activities aren't so bad. What area would you recommend? What should I visit?

Paula

 

[Gary O']

Thanks, Gary! I am NOT so afraid of rain. I AM a bookworm after all, so inside activities aren't so bad. What area would you recommend? What should I visit?


Paula

Take hwy 101 from Astoria to Florence

That run is extremely scenic

Might stop in Lincoln City (nice book stores there)

Do this in June (if you don't mind the rain), or July and August

Further south, take hwy 62 to cross the Cascades, then hwy 97 north to Bend (lotsa kitschy stuff there), and nice views

then proceed north to Mt Hood



From there, west to Portland

That'll give you a flavor of the diverse terrain


Portland ain't what it used to be, but you can literally spend days in Powel's book store on Burnside



If you like to spend money and be served tiny entrees on several large white plates while you watch snobs sniff fine wine with large noses,
I recommend Jake's Portland City Grill, downtown Portland...walking distance from Powel's

Great panoramic view from the top floor of a bank tower

or, head up Terwilliger Blvd to the Chart House for some fine dining at a decent price...and a great view of Mt Hood

I worked there in high school when it was Palaskie's Hill Villa

 

[Sassycakes]

I live in the North East. Pennsylvania to be exact.

 

[john19485]

Help, I'm surrounded by all these Yankees, here out west, they all say they want to smoke weed, haven't they ever heard of tobacco.

 

[jujube]

Central Florida. Technically the South, but not really THE South.....

 

[Furryanimal]

Well I live in Wales-south east Wales to be exact.Which is in the west of Britain.And also southern Britain.You could have a long discussion with a Brit about where the North and South begin/end-not forgetting the Midlands.

 

[JFBev]

U.S. West. Southern Oregon Coast!

 

[gennie]

Pure Southern. My roots were buried here when we were a British colony

 

[Shalimar]

Pacific Northwest, Canada style, aka southernmost tip of the left coast, here on southern Vancouver Island. East coast, lush, but not a total monsoon rainforest like the east side of the island.

 

[Sunny]

I'd say I live in the mid-Atlantic coastal region. I definitely wouldn't consider Maryland part of the south.

 

[Warrigal]

There are just two regions in Australia - Sydney or The Bush.
I live in Sydney.

:hide: Stands back waiting for other Australians to start throwing rotten fruit.

 

[Tommy]

An unexpected consequence . . .

During my former (working) life I traveled to most of the US states and Canadian provinces as well as parts of Great Britain, and I even spent a week in Australia.

Reading some of these responses has made me realize just how little I actually know of the many places I've been. There's something special about being able to connect a real person - even an "internet person" - with a place. Wish I could spend a day with each of you learning about your home town.

Thank you.

 

[Butterfly]

The desert southwest.

 

[DaveA]

The U.S. Census Bureau breaks the USA into four geographic regions. I was surprised to see where some stated fell. I've always (apparently incorrectly) thought of folks from Texas and Oklahoma as Westerners, while DelMarVa was part of "the Northeast".

Growing up in Michigan I considered myself a Midwesterner or someone from the Great Lakes Region. When we lived in Alaska I would NEVER have called myself a Westerner - Alaskans are Alaskans ... everyone else is from "outside". Although I now grudgingly admit that I live in the Northeast, I identify specifically as a person from Northern New England. So very different from the rest of the Northeast.

So how about you? (And if you live in another country, please jump in. It would be fascinating to learn how this works elsewhere in the world.)

I always spoke of coming from New England and only thought of it as composed of the 6 states. We live on the southcoast of Mass. Never thought of NY and PA as being part of the same "region"?

 

[StarSong]

I say that I live in Southern California. For most of the world, that's enough said.