EPTMoving to Oakland - Page 7
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DNA.MPK
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Render
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MikeyBro
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baymtl
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On April 19 2012 07:38 Liquid`NonY wrote: Thanks everyone we've been reading every post and you've helped us get quickly acquainted with all the neighborhoods in the area and the towns a little further out. Right now we're leaning toward North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills and most of the East side locations like Piedmont, Montclair, Rockridge and up to Claremont. But Berkeley is our #1 area right now. I hope I haven't offended anyone by not prioritizing the place they recommended! Absolutely great choice! I've lived in Walnut Creek my entire life, which is actually hotter than the areas you've listed, and am very familiar with all of the cities in the Bay Area. Also, I've worked at a hospital that's very close to Children's in Oakland, and was commuting by BART to MacArthur as well. The whole commuting by BART and shuttle is DEFINITELY the way to go if possible. Parking costs around hospitals are absolutely absurd (not to mention fairly unsafe for your unattended vehicle), so as long as your wife isn't getting her parking paid for she should definitely take the other route. She could bike/walk to Rockridge bart depending on how close you'll live to the station and just have a 5 minute BART ride to MacArthur and catch the shuttle. Very convenient, although I'm almost positive the Children's shuttles aren't bike friendly. Could always lock her bike up at either of the BART station's many bike racks. As someone having used BART 7 days a week for the past year, I can tell you with confidence that it'll be a very safe mode of transportation for your wife as well. Of course there will be the few characters on/around BART, but I didn't see one violent incident all year. She might get annoyed to death by some of the silly drunk people during late night rides though  . Sorry for the wall of text and I hope it provides some useful information!!!!! Always been a huge fan of you and love that I'll have even more reason to cheer for you as a fellow Bay Area dweller! Feel free to ask me any more questions if you wish! Good luck this weekend!!!!!!!!!! Edit: I also think a meet and greet would be awesome :3! There's a local LAN center called Eudemonia close to CAL that has had some TL LANs in the past, as you're probably aware of . Would love to see you at the next event ^_^! | ||
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adeezy
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edit: hercules/rodeo/crockett will find reasonable house renting prices and within the 30 minute allotment. Renting a house in berkeley might land you next to some noisy students and some busy areas you might not want to be around. Just a warning | ||
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