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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