Friday, March 25, 2011

Old vs. New

A comparison of what we had at our old life in Kentucky and what we have now:

Kentucky                                                                                             Oakwood
* 5 acres                                                                * enough space for a swing set
*dial-up internet                                                     * high-speed internet with WiFi
*satellite T.V.                                                         * Instant Netflix
*2100 sq. ft house                                                  *1900 sq ft.
* 25 foot rock fireplace in vaulted ceiling                 * 9 ft ceilings, gas fireplace
*surrounded by woods                                           * surrounded by houses
*20 minute drive to EVERYTHING!                      *walk just about everywhere
* couldn't see our neighbors house                          * all we can see is our neighbor
*shed/barn                                                             * garage
* school buses                                                        * everyone walks/ ride school SUV
*taxes $1250/year                                                  *taxes $3500/year
*3 story playset                                                      * mega playground: block away
*gravel/dirt drive                                                       *paved driveway
*creek                                                                    *Community pool
*septic                                                                    *public sewer
*metal roof                                                              *shingle roof
*very quiet                                                               *cars, sirens, and kids
*no sidewalks (rural route)                                       *sidewalks and lots of walking
* okay school system                                               *school ranked 577th in nation
*hunting                                                                   *mega squirrels that taunt you
*Great radio stations                                                * Ipod use suggested!
*Wal-Mart or Kroger                                              *Kroger, Trader Joe's, Meijer
*great temperatures/seasons                                     *winter or construction
*room to store recreational vehicles                          *boat & trailer still in KY
*close to family                                                        *has adopted a second family
*McDonalds                                                            *decisions, decisions!
*clean air                                                                 *smokers galore (odd, huh?)
*wrap around deck                                                  *full front porch
*everyone knows everyone                                      * all outsiders
* gun range in backyard                                           * "Run! They have a gun!"
*University of Kentucky (Go Cats!)                          *Ohio State
                                                                          (yes, I left off "THE"...deal with it!)

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