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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    Since we are piling on Idaho, I made reference to this movement earlier which has some traction in the northern panhandle, western Montana and eastern Wa. Here is a podcast that is eye-opening regarding these folks who are mainly transplants. Even earlier examples such as Richard Butler moved up...
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    There are some areas that are left without OB-GYN's as some have left the state. In particular in the north where women have to travel over an hour or more for care. This article is from last year and it has gotten worse...
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    I own a home in Idaho and spend some time there. What I have seen and what others have told me is that the state was pushed to the far right by newcomers from other states such as California.There is a movement called the Redoubt which might explain some of the attraction on the extreme end but...
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    Nikad, No love for the Argentine interior?
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    As stated, you will have to get used to snowy winters. This year not so much as it's mostly raining after a brief deep freeze. Wildfire smoke is definitely a concern as being outdoors in the height of summer is no fun when it's smokey. Missoula and Spokane are other regional cities worth...
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    Boise, Idaho anyone?

    For a state with just under 2 million in population, Idaho receives a fair share of refugees. Here is a run down of new arrivals in 2023. https://www.idahorefugees.org/resettlement-in-idaho.html
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    Anyone else "crazy" enough to live in La Boca?

    La Boca still has some of the old charm of Buenos Aires and I've always liked it. Even 30 years ago my local classmates would warn me against going there when I told them I had a girlfriend that lived in the neighborhood.
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    Pizza Update 2022

    There is a trio of Argentine owned restaurants in Seattle. One is a pizzeria/bakery. https://www.seattlemet.com/eat-and-drink/2022/11/boca-argentine-bakery-pizza-cafe-capitol-hill-seattle
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    Irish Roots in the Argentine World Cup Winner Team Mc/Mac Allister?

    On another board I read that the lack of porteños on the team accounts for the lack of egos.
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    Pizza Update 2022

    A bit far from Caminito, but this Argentine expat owned pizzeria in Seattle is about as close as you can get in these parts to real fugazetta. https://www.yelp.com/biz/boca-argentine-bakery-and-pizzeria-seattle
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    January in BA?

    Jan is my favorite time to be in BA. It's like a small town again.
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    Announcing the KEXP Live from Argentina Full Lineup

    This KEXP show "El Sonido" features an Argentine co-host on Mondays at 7pm PST https://www.kexp.org/shows/ElSonido/
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    Buying a guitar in BA

    I use to enjoy browsing music stores in BA. I've seen more than a few rare guitars too but the prices were way high as stated above.
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    Covid + passenger boards flight with fake certificate

    No surprise that this is happening. Fake vaccine cards are a thing now too. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/05/05/fake-covid-19-vaccine-cards-bust-charges-arrest-california/4962488001/
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    Why I am not planning on taking the vaccine any time soon, if ever

    Personally, I choose to follow the recommendation of the vast majority of doctors and public health officials rather than unfounded conspiracy theories. Got my first dose of Moderna two weeks ago in The US.
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