I went to college there for five years, so I am familiar with the area, though it has been awhile since my last visit. I have many fond memories of Madison, but most revolve around the student life there: Study from Sun. night to Thu. night, drink from Thu. night to Sun. night, repeat. Thus, most of what I liked there was defined by the library and the bar, and not much else. How 'bout yourself?
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, Aug 21 2006 03:15 PM
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ericnmu
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Posted 06 July 2007 - 05:45 PM
Fletch, on Jul 5 2007, 09:43 PM, said:
I went to college there for five years, so I am familiar with the area, though it has been awhile since my last visit. I have many fond memories of Madison, but most revolve around the student life there: Study from Sun. night to Thu. night, drink from Thu. night to Sun. night, repeat. Thus, most of what I liked there was defined by the library and the bar, and not much else. How 'bout yourself?
Well, I tend to stay away from the college bars. There's plenty of good night spots that aren't crowded or rowdy.
Since moving here, I've become a huge bicyclist. The paths here are amazing. I can ride a "commuter" path out of the city to the airport, which is near where I work. 18 minutes for 4 miles with minimum stops and only 2 traffic lights. Can't complain. There are a lot of good community events, and the political views of the majority align
My only complaint so far is the lack of NPR station and the over aggressive drivers.
Sorry I can't write more, but I'm off to Summerfest.
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Posted 06 July 2007 - 08:42 PM
I never did much biking there, but you're right - as far as parks and recreation go, Madison is top-notch. How could it not be, with two large nearby lakes? What's more, it is probably the greenest town (most progressive-toward-the-environment town) in the state.
I don't listen to N.P.R., and the parking costs bothered me more than the aggressive drivers. Students who didn't bike (like me) can burn up so much money on parking. I really regret not biking more, but I hail from the 'burbs where we drive a mile for a gallon of milk.
Have fun at "The Big Gig."
I don't listen to N.P.R., and the parking costs bothered me more than the aggressive drivers. Students who didn't bike (like me) can burn up so much money on parking. I really regret not biking more, but I hail from the 'burbs where we drive a mile for a gallon of milk.
Have fun at "The Big Gig."
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