I've been hearing quite a bit from folks who have left Erie to live elsewhere and have heard some interesting thoughts.

The discussion, in fact, has prompted me to put together a larger story for the Erie Times-News on Erie's brain drain.

I'll post more info this week on when the story will run -- and where you can find it.

In the meantime, though, I'd love to hear from transplanted Erieites who can share what it would take for them to return home.

Is it a better job? A more active nightlife? Better real estate options?

Or have you completely written off Erie as a place to live?

Please feel free to post your comments. Some of them might actually find their way into my story.