Station/Boat Location~Group Buffalo
Date there~July 2002 - present
Weather~Nice summer, beautiful fall, haven't been through a winter.
Military facilities~Small exchange at the Group.
Medical~VA Hospital
Housing~On the economy
Shopping~ Galleria Mall, Mc Kinley mall, lots of small town shopping. Beautiful old downtowns w/fascinating stores.
Fun Activities~Skate parks, Darian Lake , ice skating, hockey is HUGE, Buffalo has the Bills, Bisons and a third sport team. Bowling is HUUUUGE.
Child Care/Schools~Schools seem to be exceptional.
Adult Schools~Quite a few around to choose from. Erie Community, Hibert, University of Buffalo.
Additional Info~When people hear we asked to come here they say, "why"? Well, its a beautiful area. The people are extremely friendly. The cost of living isn't too bad. We're right on Lake Erie. Not half an hour from ski country. Its beautiful. Now, in the dead of winter I might feel differently. But, right now I am loving it.
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