Nicole Said:

Moving to Washington State?

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Whidbey Island is long and narrow and connected to the mainland via the Deception Pass Bridge and Fidalgo Island on the north end and a ferry on the south end. Oak harbor is on the north end and is definitely a navy town, but is also home to quite a few retirees.

You probably won't find many high end salons in Oak Harbor, but it is not terribly far to Mt Vernon on the mainland where you may find more. I would suggest looking at the help wanted ads on Craig's List to see what might be available: http://skagit.craigslist.org/spa/ Then check out the salons when you visit in March. Of course the most likely place to find high end salons would be closer to Seattle.

The cost of living in Oak Harbor and the surrounding area will be a lot less than it would be closer to Seattle, but may still be higher than what you are accustomed to. I would recommend looking on Craig's List to check out housing prices, too.

The area has lots of things to do if you like the outdoors - beaches, hiking, camping, boating - very scenic and beautiful area with lots of state parks and 3 national parks. The most popular state park, Deception Pass, is right near Oak Harbor: http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedp…

The ferry landing at Anacortes on Fidalgo Island is only a few miles away and from there you can take a ferry to the San Juan Islands or Victoria, BC: http://www.squidoo.com/San_Juan_Island

Another great place to take kids is the Brezeale Interpretive Center: http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.c…

There is also great rafting down the Skagit River, a beautiful tulip festival in Mt Vernon at the end of March and Mt Baker is nearby for winter skiing and snowboarding. It's not that far to Seattle if you want to take day trips to take in some activities of a big city: http://www.squidoo.com/quiz-how-much-do-…

The health care is high quality, but it is important to make sure you've got insurance.

The schools are ok but sometimes they have trouble passing school levies since the kids of most retirees have already finished school and too many retirees don't feel like voting for higher taxes to help educate the next generation now that their children do not directly benefit.

I hope that helps. You are welcome to contact me through my Yahoo profile if I can help with more information.

Laura Said:

Anyone else fed up with politics as usual in Washington,,TIME FOR TERM LIMITS?

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Term limits??

Hell, I just think that if they don't do the job they were elected for, they should be VOTED OUT!! I think that more voters need to figure out how the system is supposed to work. Right now, too many don't.

We need to stop having the "lesser of two evils - Republican or Democrat". How about having people that are not in it for a political agenda, and are really interested in representing their constituents?? That would be something new and novel. Why do we voters only matter on election day??

Lucy Said:

Dating Q:I am in my late 20's &returning to college. Do u think that men that r already established in careers?

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guys are interested in anything female. rich guys would have no qualms about picking up a woman working in mcdonalds , i dont think the opposite would be true, if dating is a prority to you , i would suggest checking the city demograpphics at census.gov, ive heard that there is a higher female to male ratio in dc

Warren Said:

What has been the big "change" under Obama?

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Bail outs = True
Removing troops = False
He's rich = True
Washington politicians = True.. Which president ever, hasn't?
Party lines = True.. No president can stop that..
White house dog = true.. Tradition..
Church??

Most things you name, aren't what people wanted to change.. He's also a man, which wouldn't be a change either.. Most your points are just as irrelevant..

Tracy Said:

Can you help me translate these 10 sentences to spanish?

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Quiero graduarme del colegio con un promedio de calificaciones mayor a 3.5
Quiero ir a la universidad de mis sueños
Quiero obtener mi carro de los sueños
Quiero graduarme de la universidad con una especialidad en ciencias de la salud
Quiero obtener una maestría en ciencias de la salud
Quiero trasladarme a Washington
Quiero trabajar como un profesor en ciencias de la salud
Quiero conocer el "Mall of America"
Quiero que mi matrimonio dure.
Quiero vivir en una mansión.