Where do you live?

[Gauntlet]

Just to get a quick overview on where people on this forum live, I decided to start a little poll. It will hopefully show aprox how many percentage of the members who actually live in the China area.

Easy question:

Where do you live?

[PiSigma]

Canada should be a separate choice, just because a lot of people here do live in canada like myself. also, korea and japan are east asia, not south east. india and pakistan are south asia.

[Gauntlet]

well, I tried to cover all aspect of the world, and that was hard since there were a maximum of 10 options...

[Gollevainen]

and for europe, the nordic countryes could have been seperated...

As you are Norwegian, Bkulan (where is he:confused: ) is sweden, I, Knarfo, Lavi and Jones Hardy...no Henry are finns...thats six! and other europeans, there isent so many, couple of germans and two brits...and that albanian (did our Yugoslavians join this new forum:confused: )

[Chairman Hu]

well i'll give you credit, and itz true, even Europe is a fine example of dozens of groups, from romanic to germanic, from celtic to slavics, and all those other in between...

still, nice chart those :)

and oh btw, I voted wrong, I currently live in the US, not the mainlands

[T-U-P]

and oh btw, I voted wrong, I currently live in the US, not the mainlands
lol, good job. so that would mean no one living in mainland has voted because there's only 1 vote for mainland.

you should have made it north america and south america instead of US and everywhere else.

[SampanViking]

As you are Norwegian, Bkulan (where is he ) is sweden, I, Knarfo, Lavi and Jones Hardy...no Henry are finns...thats six! and other europeans, there isent so many, couple of germans and two brits

Thats right but my family came from Norway about 150 years ago, whilst it seems pretty likely that I will end my days in Hong Kong if not the Chinese Mainland. That Viking blood just cant seem to sit still........

[BrotherofSnake]

I went to live in China with my grandma when I was two, and moved back to the states when I was six.

[BKulan]

As you are Norwegian, Bkulan (where is he ) is sweden, I, Knarfo, Lavi and Jones Hardy...no Henry are finns...thats six! and other europeans, there isent so many, couple of germans and two brits

to answer your question, i'm here but i'm extremely busy nowadays. I find time to read the topics from time to time and i only post when i have something to say even though i clearly show my absence on some very interesting topics due to me not having time to participate. Should have been a scandinavia alternative (Finland not part of Scandinavia geographically but since the majority of the world have a different opinion on that matter it's an equally good alternative to the Nordic countries)

[The_Zergling]

I lived in Taiwan for the last 7 years but right now I'm in the US...

[Big_Bad_Walrus]

i live literally in the very middle of the USA.

[drunkhomer]

born in hawaii....raised in vancouver bc....which recently was ranked #1 city in da world 4th straight year:D

[rommel]

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, still living in Montreal, Canada

[T-U-P]

which recently was ranked #1 city in da world 4th straight year:D
which is totally BS because the teachers are on strike (bad educaiton), the provincial government is cutting back health care budgets, and the crime rate in #2 in canada!

[drunkhomer]

oh wutever.....other then dat...wut do u hav 2 complain.....we r da most beautiful city in da world also.....as much variety of food and restuarants as new york...... not too cold not too hot.....clean air......also we got #1 ski resort in north america.....
and da strike wouldnt hav affected me anyways....i went 2 a private skew....but it may affect me now 4 only a day...cuz university teachers may go on strike for only a day 2 show support....which i hope dey do...cuz then dat would prostpone my midterm exam....haha....need more time 2 study

[Gauntlet]

*bumb*

Somehow, I just feels like not all have answered this question...

[Aznsilvrboy]

which is totally BS because the teachers are on strike (bad educaiton), the provincial government is cutting back health care budgets, and the crime rate in #2 in canada!

Wow, if education and health care is the only factors that determine how great the city is then :rofl:

The teachers say they're excercising a basic right - Civil Disobedience. American colonists did it too during the revolutionary period. It isnt necessarily bad.

[sumdud]

Born in Waterbury, VT, then moved back to Hong Kong, now in San Francisco, California, USA.

which is totally BS because the teachers are on strike (bad educaiton), the provincial government is cutting back health care budgets, and the crime rate in #2 in canada!
Well, BC is full of powerful unions (Like SF, we just passed averted a janitor strike, but the teachers might come and ruin things in January and Feburary)
But I don't like Vancouver's weather, too dampening. Or the roads/highway system. But as for the crime, Vancouver is one of Canada's two known major cities, what can you expect? (Not counting Montreal, Quebec or Calgary.)
i live literally in the very middle of the USA.
Wichita, Kansas?

[T-U-P]

oh and btw i also hate vancouver's weather and all the other stuff. here it can rain for weeks non-stop in the winter and doesn't even snow much. also the highway sucks, every single morning the two bridges connecting north shore and the rest of the vancouver have major traffic jam. there're also some poorly designed highway exits and entrances where people have been killed. and the highway only has 4 lanes in total! come on, it's a highway, jesus!

Wow, if education and health care is the only factors that determine how great the city is then
well it's not, but health care is a huge part of it. the waiting list for recieving a surgury for cancer is around a year now. it'll most likely to be too late when you finally got to the top of the list. not a good place to be if you're sick if you ask me.

[bd popeye]

i live literally in the very middle of the USA.
Me Too! I live in Iowa. I lived in San Diego CA for 26 years before moving here in August 2004.

[Gollevainen]

Just out of curiosity...if you move (to live) from one state to another in US, is there any restrictions, more paperwork or anything extra fuzz form it????

[darth sidious]

no restricuion if your are an american

BUT if not then:nono: :nono:

[bd popeye]

Just out of curiosity...if you move (to live) from one state to another in US, is there any restrictions, more paperwork or anything extra fuzz form it????

No restriction in moving in the US. You do need to fill out a form at the post office with your new address so your mail will be fowarded. You have to get a drivers liscense from the state you move to. Also new licene plates for your car. And registar to vote in that state you moved to if you so desire. Will need to change your phone service and insurance. No need to inform the police that you move unless you are a convicted sex offender.

Actually the only governmental thing you have to do is get a new drivers liscence. And I know many people that never do that until their one from their previous state expires. If you don't tell the post office you moved your mail will take forever to get your mail fowarded.

[Gollevainen]

What's the issue with the driving licence? Are the trafficrules different in various states? Sorry to ask these noob questions, but the america sometimes seems to have bit weird little details to us finns...Our dirvers licence is aplying in all EU states, no matter where you have gained it first....

[tphuang]

born in taiyuan, China, now living in Waterloo Ontario, Canada.

[MIGleader]

Just out of curiosity...if you move (to live) from one state to another in US, is there any restrictions, more paperwork or anything extra fuzz form it????

nope. the only exeption is puerto rico, where you simply need a u.s passport to go to. but its not a state, so we wont go into that.

every state has slightly varying speeds, fines, drinking amounts, but not many huge discrepancies.

[FriedRiceNSpice]

What's the issue with the driving licence? Are the trafficrules different in various states? Sorry to ask these noob questions, but the america sometimes seems to have bit weird little details to us finns...Our dirvers licence is aplying in all EU states, no matter where you have gained it first....

In my state of Washington, you can get a license if your 16, have had a learning permit for 6 months, and have completed the drivers education course.
Driving ages range from 16-18 throughout the United States.
For example, in Sumdud's state of California, the driving age is 18, while in SwimmerXC's Florida, it is 16 (like Washington).

Speed limits generally range from 55 mph to 80 mph on the freeways, and 20 mph to 45 mph within cities, depending on the road and location.
For drinking, most states have the same regulations. To get a DUI, (drinking under influence), you simply have to have your senses impaired in one way or another. Also, even if you are not impaired, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level above 0.08%. Fines and penalties for drinking, speeding, and other offenses vary. Seat belt laws also vary from state to state. In Washington, for example, there is a $101 fine for not wearing seatbelts. And no, I haven't gotten any tickets yet.

[bd popeye]

Our dirvers licence is aplying in all EU states, no matter where you have gained it first....

Gollevainen, No matter what state you live in your drivers liscence is good in any of the 50 states. But if you move to a new state and intend to remain there most states require you to get a new liscence in a certian period of time. That period of time varies from state to state. Also you need to registar your car in that state that you have moved to.

Confused?????

[Gollevainen]

Confused?????

little less now, thanks ;)

[T-U-P]

interesting to see still only 1 mainlander (and it was a mistake made by Chairman Hu) and no one in taiwan has voted. surely there're more than 0 people here live in mainland or taiwan.

[The_Zergling]

Well, I lived in Taiwan earlier but when I voted I had just moved to the US for a week...

[sumdud]

oh and btw i also hate vancouver's weather and all the other stuff. here it can rain for weeks non-stop in the winter and doesn't even snow much. also the highway sucks, every single morning the two bridges connecting north shore and the rest of the vancouver have major traffic jam. there're also some poorly designed highway exits and entrances where people have been killed. and the highway only has 4 lanes in total! come on, it's a highway, jesus!


well it's not, but health care is a huge part of it. the waiting list for recieving a surgury for cancer is around a year now. it'll most likely to be too late when you finally got to the top of the list. not a good place to be if you're sick if you ask me.

I thought Vancouver and Seattle rains about 9 months out of the year?:confused: But if the rain is from the Winter mainly, I can live with that. (Same as San Francisco, except no snow except once every 40 years.)
But the freeways/highways? Hel yea! 2 lanes in each direction? That's even worse than Hong Kong......(If you read my AIM profile, you'll know what I mean by "Canada needs better highways!")

Just out of curiosity...if you move (to live) from one state to another in US, is there any restrictions, more paperwork or anything extra fuzz form it????
Nothing for the government really. Only drivers licenses, since the driving rules are different in each states (Though we act more like provinces I think.)

But for the freeways(AKA highways/expressways in different places.)
80 mph? Friedrice, are you sure? Last time I checked, it's 70 max(113km/h). And I've seen it down to 35 mph(57 km/h) in Boston. Alcohol allowance is usually 0.1% in most states.(0.08% for 4 states, including California and Washington), kids 0.01%.

PS- doesn't Germany and Italy's highways allow people to run up to 120/130 km/h?

[PiSigma]

Germany highways pretty much don't have speed limits. Montana for a few years didn't have speed limits, when i was there, was driving for 160 km/h.. that was swt.. the roads are flat, straight, two lane and no cars.. so can fall asleep for 10 minutes and you'll be fine.

[patriot]

I live in Texas of U.S. I have been to most of the world including Germany, Britain, France, Norway, China, Taiwan, and Mexico:china:

[Gauntlet]

I live in Texas of U.S. I have been to most of the world including Germany, Britain, France, Norway, China, Taiwan, and Mexico
Wow. Impressive.

Even Norway! ;)

So, were you on holiday or does it have to do with your work?

[Mazepa]

Stockholm Sweden here! Travelled nearly all of Western Europe (Finland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, BeNeLux, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Jugoslavia, UK, Greece and the Baltic states. And also Tunisia, Mexico, Dominican Republic.

[ger_mark]

yay no speedlimit here i drove 180km/h while i made my license (car didnt get faster)
it was a mazda 3 wich had a crash at the end of my drivers license gaining time, looked very funny with shorter heck :)

too bad my uncled driver schrrol got a brandnew audi a3 sportsback 2 weeks after i got my license :(

[WEN?]

i'm from sydney. not really a traveller but been to china and the US. the two countries are so different.

[walter]

most of the Autobahns I've been on in Germany do have speed limits, but lots of people ignore them.

@ ger_mark
do you know which Autobahn stretches in germany are without speed limits? I would like to rent a car someday and take it for a spin on one of those.

[ger_mark]

all the way between leipzig and berlin on A9 (exept a 5km zone with 120 if its raining) and the motorway from munich to austria (westwards along chiemsee, dont know its name) these are at least the 2 that i do know about!

[INVISIBLE]

I live in northern country of Russia

[Gollevainen]

in what part of Russia, if i may ask?

[INVISIBLE]

I live in Bashkiria in Urals Mountains, here freeze to 50 C! (The Arctic cyclone).