Why so many negative comments about living in the City of Irvine?

Irvine's a great place to live. I think what the person said about "80% liking it and 20% hating it and you hear only from the 20%" was particularly astute. Irvine was the first master planned community and is famous/notorious for being so thus making it an easy and big target for all the detracters out there. You should ignore all of the comments from all the posters that have never lived here. Even the ones that have just visited probably never got a true feel for the city. In the end just remember : Irvine is for families. Irvine is for families. Irvine is for families.



Panda, I've read your posts for awhile now and I feel like you just need to sit down and think long and hard about what you're going to do. Go through your finances, make sure it all makes sense then make a decision. It seems like you need to hear alot of others' opinions first when it is your own that is most important.



Btw, did anyone else laugh when Panda wrote "I thank God everyday that I was born Asian American and not White." I know he/she doesn't mean anything malicious but I just had to point it out because I almost spit my drink out when I read it.
 
[quote author="Woodbridge" date=1228434340]

Btw, did anyone else laugh when Panda wrote "I thank God everyday that I was born Asian American and not White." </blockquote>


Yes.
 
Panda-



I think Maltese has some good points. As you know, I'm from Hinsdale and grew up also next door in Oak Brook. Lots of Middle Eastern/Asians there as well. One thing I love about Irvine is the convenience. I think that as a suburb- it is much more varied than the burbs of Chicago (but of course downtown Chicago is much better than downtown LA). If I were ever to move back to Chicago, I would move downtown- Old Town specifically. I would never move back to the burbs in Chicago. Yawn! As you're from the Chicago burbs- you'll have no problem adjusting!
 
[quote author="jumpcut" date=1228428270]

That does look like a very cool city...especially that miniature cathedral in the traffic median. Try finding something like THAT in Irvine! ;-)</blockquote>


We have a slightly different flavor:

<img src="http://img.groundspeak.com/waymarking/large/0f860671-b600-4a18-98ff-24dc40dded18.jpg" alt="" />
 
[quote author="irvine_home_owner" date=1228436348]He/she wrote that because Irvine loves 'em some Asians... it's all about those FCBs yo!</blockquote>


What does FCB stand for? Vitec Yo?
 
[quote author="PeterUK" date=1228406845]<strong>"Posted By Lynn Hnat, Kenilworth, England: September 23, 2008 7:25 am

serious? im looking to leave the area?great if you like a starter home for 700k, packed freeways, rude people, strip malls, tourist."</strong>



I couldn't help laugh at that bit from Panda's original posting, Kenilworth is about 10 miles from where I grew up and well over 6000 miles from Irvine...and by the way, how does one pronounce a name like "Hnat"? Oh, wait, I must be one of the rude People She was talking about..;-)



Panda, Irvine is an awesome place to live, I don't give a Rats ass what anyone else says but I will say this, don't move here, Irvine has enough People already..



I'm sure you'd love Sandiego or LA, or better still, Kenilworth.....

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Did you grow up in Coventry or Warwick? I dont have a very high opinion of Coventry but Warwick is nice (I went to Leicester and Loughborough Uni)
 
[quote author="acpme" date=1228432335]

the people who actually like living in irvine are busy with their jobs, families, and despite all thats transpired in the past several yrs, a relatively cushy lifestyle -- all of which has a tremendous cost. in other words, they've put their money where their mouth is and that speaks for itself.</blockquote>


This closely matches my final impressions of Irvine. On the positive side I would add Irvine has a significant business/entrepreneurial component that should help keep the Irvine economy and the lifestyle described above more stable in a significant economic downturn.



My wife and I were in Morrison, Colorado looking at houses last week and we stopped at the only convenience store in a 3 mile radius of semi-rural, upper end 5 acre home sites. As we were standing outside the store sipping hot chocolate and surveying the scenery as the CA pollution slowly purged from our lungs, I noticed the safety shutoff system for the gas pumps out front was from a company in.....Irvine, CA.



Irvine is not world-class in anything. It is a solid middle to upper class community that is relatively safe and stable. And people pay an extraordinary price to live there. That?s it.
 
I enjoy living in Irvine, because the place gives me a good vibe.



Other than that, the restaurant selection is a little bland.



One good thing about living in Irvine is, you don't have to drive far to reach the restaurants in Costa Mesa, the beach in Newport, the art galleries in Laguna, and hiking in Modjeska Canyon.



From the freeway, San Juan Capistrano is a short distance away. Totally different vibe from Irvine. Go for a walk around the Mission.



The people who live in Irvine and complain about everything being bland and want to move, probably never bothered to really look AROUND Irvine in every direction.



But if you're looking for friendly people who'd say hi to you on the street, Irvine is probably not the place. When I'm walking along the San Gabriel river in south El Monte, the Mexicans there greet me and I chat with them about their dog or horse (it's a horse trail). They're not as wealthy as OC yuppies but very relaxed and friendly people. In Irvine people would pretend they didn't see you and avoid eye contact.



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<blockquote>When I?m walking along the San Gabriel river in south El Monte, the Mexicans there greet me and I chat with them about their dog or horse (it?s a horse trail). They?re not as wealthy as OC yuppies but very relaxed and friendly people. In Irvine people would pretend they didn?t see you and avoid eye contact.</blockquote>
I totally agree. I have yet to meet a Mexican that I didn't like. In general, they are the most friendliest people I have ever met. I'm moving to Boston, and I want to take them all with me. :coolsmile: They are one of the things that I'll miss about California. :down:



Now before Troop says anything, I haven't met a Mexican gang member. I'm thinking they might be a bit different.
 
[quote author="PANDA" date=1228430618]was a little disappointed with ... all the strips clubs around the area.</blockquote>


Were they not open often enough? :gulp:
 
[quote author="T!m" date=1228444840][quote author="PANDA" date=1228430618]was a little disappointed with ... all the strips clubs around the area.</blockquote>


Were they not open often enough? :gulp:</blockquote>


Panda was disappointed that there weren?t any male strip clubs.

He was hoping to buy a dance from the dude he uses as his avatar.

No straight guy would ever have that be his avatar.
 
[quote author="tenmagnet" date=1228445187][quote author="T!m" date=1228444840][quote author="PANDA" date=1228430618]was a little disappointed with ... all the strips clubs around the area.</blockquote>


Were they not open often enough? :gulp:</blockquote>


Panda was disappointed that there weren?t any male strip clubs.

He was hoping to buy a dance from the dude he uses as his avatar.

No straight guy would ever have that be his avatar.</blockquote>


Maybe the avatar is a picture of Panda and he was looking for employment at the strip club?
 
Stuffit, i grew up in what was then one of the new "Suburbs" of Cov, it used to be a great, booming City...I went to Coventry Polytechnic - now known as Cov Uni - and when I got married at 20 bought a House in Woodloes Park, Warwick....
 
[quote author="IrvineRenter" date=1228395035]Living in Irvine is really about convenience. Everywhere in Irvine, you are within 5 minutes of any consumer good you could ever want. The city is crossed by several major highways, so you have quick and easy access to everything. It is clean, safe, and well-manicured. It is perfect to a fault: it is boring.



I have heard Irvine described this way: Its a boring place to visit, but I would really want to live there. It is the antithesis of everything you find in the nearby beach towns.</blockquote>


No need to read any further.



IR hit the bullseye.



BTW...Panda your avatar is disturbing.
 
I miss the Spectrum Oblisk being in Color.

They would change the color theme for different Holidays



Anyone know why they turned off the Color ?



Traffic on the 5 gawking ?
 
[quote author="optimusprime" date=1228445892][quote author="IrvineRenter" date=1228395035]Living in Irvine is really about convenience. Everywhere in Irvine, you are within 5 minutes of any consumer good you could ever want. The city is crossed by several major highways, so you have quick and easy access to everything. It is clean, safe, and well-manicured. It is perfect to a fault: it is boring.



I have heard Irvine described this way: Its a boring place to visit, but I would really want to live there. It is the antithesis of everything you find in the nearby beach towns.</blockquote>


No need to read any further.



IR hit the bullseye.



BTW...Panda your avatar is disturbing.</blockquote>


Optimus,



Are you jealous that your chest is flat and made of glass, while my chest is made out of the real thing, solid as a rock.
 
[quote author="CalGal" date=1228444592]<blockquote>When I?m walking along the San Gabriel river in south El Monte, the Mexicans there greet me and I chat with them about their dog or horse (it?s a horse trail). They?re not as wealthy as OC yuppies but very relaxed and friendly people. In Irvine people would pretend they didn?t see you and avoid eye contact.</blockquote>
I totally agree. I have yet to meet a Mexican that I didn't like. In general, they are the most friendliest people I have ever met. I'm moving to Boston, and I want to take them all with me. :coolsmile: They are one of the things that I'll miss about California. :down:



Now before Troop says anything, I haven't met a Mexican gang member. I'm thinking they might be a bit different.</blockquote>


CalGal,



I agree, the five dudes painting my house right now are mexican and they are SUPER friendly. I am absolutely amazed at their work ethic, they don't mess around and work REALLY fast. Panda's #1 favorite food is Korean. Panda's #2 favorite food is Mexican. I love Mexicans.
 
[quote author="PANDA" date=1228446987][quote author="optimusprime" date=1228445892][quote author="IrvineRenter" date=1228395035]Living in Irvine is really about convenience. Everywhere in Irvine, you are within 5 minutes of any consumer good you could ever want. The city is crossed by several major highways, so you have quick and easy access to everything. It is clean, safe, and well-manicured. It is perfect to a fault: it is boring.



I have heard Irvine described this way: Its a boring place to visit, but I would really want to live there. It is the antithesis of everything you find in the nearby beach towns.</blockquote>


No need to read any further.



IR hit the bullseye.



BTW...Panda your avatar is disturbing.</blockquote>


Optimus,



Are you jealous that your chest is flat and made of glass, while my chest is made out of the real thing, solid as a rock.</blockquote>


A serious WTF



I've seen your real pic...you're a fat tubby asian guy...this must be some Fight Club complex you got.
 
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