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Saw him a few months ago. Wouldn’t repeat — feel free to PM.

NO, double click and you'll be able to download it.

I prefer looking at this pictures! No shield available in this model.
 

 

Heatwave Thor? He can drop his hammer anywhere wants.

I want a heat wave to be name Chris Hermsworth 'cause he's so freaking hot.

I want a heat wave to be name Chris Hermsworth 'cause he's so freaking hot.

If you decide to move to Chicago, welcome.
 
I was born and raised in the mid-west, so I've always felt at home here. All cities are different, and have their own appeal, and downside for both natives and transplants. I used to travel a lot for work. Within the U.S., have spent time in Houston, Seattle, DC, LA, SFO, BOS, MIA, Orlando. Other cities for leisure. A couple I would consider if I wanted to leave the mid-west, just based on my limited experience, are Seattle, and Orlando.
 
I haven't spent much time in NYC, but I often spoke with those at our offices in NY, NJ, and loved our conversations. We would laugh, and we cried following 9/11. Only actually visited three times, and only for day trips for meetings. I would think you would find similar mindsets.
 
As far as places to live in Chicago, like NYC, we have it all. Apartments/condos, high-rise, low-rise, and mid-rise, duplex up, duplex down, town homes, row homes, single family homes (classic Chicago bungalow, ranch, 2 story, vintage, mid-century, etc.), in the city or burbs. Best neighborhood depends on what type of home you want.
 
Those I know from NYC say winters are more moderate there. The trick here is to find a home that can work for you in a frigid winter, and a hot/humid summer. I have a small condo in the burbs on a Metra line with radiant heat in the floor, and a heated garage. If I didn't want to freeze outside walking to, and waiting for the train, I was able to walk from my warm condo, through my heated garage to my car, park in the garage downtown, and elevator up to my office in the winter. I only took a coat in the winter in case I went out to lunch, or something happened, and I had to get out of the car.
 
My AC is separate, but my association fee includes the heat, in addition to gas for appliances. My electric bill (including AC) has never gone above $100 in a hot month. $30-40 in the cool months. My previous residence would cost me over $200 a month to heat, and on the frigid days, the furnace would run non-stop.
 
Will you work remote, or have to show up in person. If in person, downtown, or beyond. Commuting here can be time consuming, but there are options. CTA (bus, L), Metra rail, or just driving. If you are going to have to travel as part of your job, you'll want to have access to ORD or MDW. Blue line goes to ORD, and limited Metra service too. I don't know what CTA line goes to MDW. Traffic on the Kennedy to ORD can be awful, or a breeze, depending on time of day.

Awesome architecture in Chicago, and deep-dish pizza!

The crime rate in the City of Chicago is higher than New York's. The current post-protest crimes notwithstanding, most of it occurs in poverty-stricken areas of the South and West sides. That's not to say it makes the high crime rate OK, but my guess is you don't intend to live in Englewood or North Lawndale, two of the most notorious areas for crime. After living in San Diego and now Phoenix since 2000 I feel perfectly safe walking around in Chicago (as I do in New York).
 
In terms of things to do, as @Benjamin_Nicholas pointed out the sheer number of high-quality museums is really outstanding. In large part that's the result of Chicago society wanting to demonstrate Chicago was every bit as good as New York. (Think of the old Avis commercial - "we're number two, we try harder") The theater scene in Chicago skews away from the mainstream toward the experimental.
 
In addition to the neighborhoods listed above, I've always been fond of Streeterville, The Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Bowmanville (just west of Andersonville), Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood. Logan Square also has nice places, although I'd suggest living someplace else when you first arrive and see visit to see if it is someplace you would like to live. I'd stay clear of Bucktown. It is an expensive, trendy place to live and is simply not safe. Margate Park is another one I'd avoid.

Definitely not similar cities. Chicago is midwestern and New York is east coast. Also much more expansive. People in other states will say they’re from Chicago, that could be like someone from Burbank saying
 
I’ve not really spent a lot of time in New York, but Florida has a lot of New York influence to where I feel I’ve been there for awhile.
 
I know some cities are trying to trend to being the next Chicago alternative: St. Louis, Denver and Minneapolis. I personally wasn’t able to find my niche in Chicago...from escort perspective. It’s a big city with lots of competitors, but it’s fun to go with friends. However, the crime factor is certainly a factor. Never had anything happen to me there, but I’ve seen the fights break out after the gay bars on the south side...
 
I try to avoid cities with too many of ‘us’ folks as it is. Its often a struggle as a minority myself, and never seems to improve my bottom line financially. I’m having that issue lately in Kansas City. Just dead, day after day after day. Nothing steady happening. I been alternating staying in St. Louis, but even there it hasn’t been any significant improvement. It’s just been barely getting by. Me thinks it’s time to hit a major metropolis like SF or New York/Boston myself.
 
But if you’re already situated with a job and housing, by all means...it’ll be great.

New York is New York.
 
Chicago is not.

Yeah it’s kind of like comparing Miami and Houston. I suppose you could use your imagination, and pretend you are in Miami while in Houston. But it’s not going to Miami. Or LA, for that matter. Even though the 2 share similar qualities. It’s always going to be that 1 “something” that reminds you it’s not quite comparable.

Chicago is cleaner, and more widespread. I hope you have a good time!

I’ve lived in NYC for 25 years and loved the pre-pandemic energy, cultural offerings, restaurants and museums and entertainment options available any evening of the week. Sadly, i think things are changing. Restaurants and stores are closing. I hope they will be replaced by other equally interesting businesses. Most of my friends have moved to their other homes or upstate. Lots of colleagues are still working remotely. I’ve moved to Toronto for the short term until things improve. Not sure if NYC or any other city will be the same after the pandemic takes its commercial and artistic tolls. So, hard to say if Chicago or NYC is better. I’ve been to Chicago many times. Like it there esp the architecture, but i think I’d take NYC still. The next closest city for my preference is Philadelphia and thinking of buying a place there.

Both are great cities. If money was no object though I'd rather live in NYC since I'm a huge theater fan.
 
If you want a car Chicago is definitely a lot better city for that even though parking is still sky high but some neighborhoods have residential parking.
 
Chicago is probably a cheaper city, or at least before covid.
 
If I were to live in Chicago, probably Andersonville would be where I would live. I used to like Boyztown but it's become more mainstream in the past five to ten years.

Chicago is the friendlier, more livable Manhattan.
 
Colder, more bitter winters. You'll acclimate.
 
Beautiful, clean lake in the middle of the city. It's refreshingly cold in the summertime.
 
Chicago also has what I consider the premier museum scene in the States. Their theater scene is well respected with some of the most innovative and longstanding companies around. Chicago's comedy chops are legendary.

Chicago does have considerable more crime that NYC. Almost twice as much in fact: 1098 violent crimes per 100,000 people compared to only 538 violent crimes per 100,000 in NYC. Similarly for property crimes: 570.36 per 100,000 in Chicago to 345 per 100,000 in NYC (although neither Chicago nor NYC are in the top half of cities for property crime. Chicago definitely is for violent crime).
 
And having visited both cities I would say Chicago feels a bit more unsafe. I've definitely been hustled and had an attempted mugging in Chicago (unsuccessful because a group of people suddenly came out of a bar and they ran off). Where I've actually have always felt pretty safe in NYC. I also feel people in NYC are friendlier than Chicago.
 
That said I think Chicago is a quite beautiful city with really good comedy, music and arts scenes. But I think I prefer NYC.

What are your thoughts about it? Are they similar cities?
 
Also, which are the best neighborhoods in Chicago? Thanks in advance.

I think Christianx's ex-friend went by the name of Monstertatoo or Tattoedmonster or a close variation of those names.

Searching here for ItalianXL shows another man. Have you tried a Google image search on those links you posted?

I might call him cutie pie if we were curled up cuddling together, which is one of the many dangers of stepping into my bedroom. Do you suppose he’s ticklish?

Just lose track of him and no longer can't find it. Last time he was located in NYC. Does anybody know?
 
He is sooo hot and even hotter in person for sure!
 
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A lot depends on where in London and where in New York, but I've always heard London was more expensive than New York.

This isn't granular enough to single out 35 yo but perhaps it helps:
 
https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/average-american-savings#average-american-savings-balance-by-age

Wow!!!
But which ones are bottoms??? I know Rogan isn't.