Thread: Moving to RENO!

Kelly, since we've played nice, think we could just get a little peak at the girls?

Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

We are in the NW just off of Robb, We love it here. Close to everything we want to do. I will say while being up on the hill is about 10 deg warmer than in Truckee...it is almost 10 cooler than in town.

Don't forget to tell her about the nice cool evenings on the patio, and the rental that just opened up in our neighborhood.

Originally Posted by dookey67

Not being a full-time Reno resident you can take my 2 cents with a serious grain-of-salt. I've spent the past 3 years visiting Reno a lot as it's the closest "major" city to Truckee/North Tahoe, where I work from October through April. However, as a frequent visitor, I've watched Reno shift over the past 3 years and it's becoming cooler and cooler in terms of non-casino related activities and a wealth of up-and-coming new restaurants and bars that almost rival anything you'd find in a larger city (such as San Francisco).

I've been to Flexon Phil's house, which is sweet. His hood is very suburban and a wee bit away from downtown, but it's closer to the slopes and nice and spacious out there and there's all the outdoor amenities that BG mentioned above.

I have another buddy who just bought a house in Midtown, which is very cool (the houses down in that hood are older and funkier). Midtown is closer to "the action" in that you have a wealth of cool bars and restaurants in the area (Craft, Chapel, Midtown Eats, Granite Street Eatery, Reno Public House, to name a few) and if you feel the need to trek downtown to see a flick (the Century Riverside is my pick for cleanest and best cineplex in town) or see a show (at the Knitting Factory, for example) it's only about a 15-minute walk.

The only reason I haven't bit the bullet and moved to Reno is that my job is on the slopes and having to get up at 4 am to make it to work just isn't my idea of fun. But if you're just doing the drive to freeski, then it's not a bad trek at all and way, way, way better'n that I-70 shit show.

4 AM? Seriously?
We're 35-45 min away from Northstar, Squaw/Alpine, ........You drive like a granny on Sunday morning?

Originally Posted by kellylynn111

WOW - honestly, I am so impressed and SO grateful for all the amazing information you have all provided! Can I buy everyone a round of beers when I arrive? Probably a little of both 1 and 2, and it is very nice to see that chivalry is not dead. It's hard for a single gal to pick up and move all by herself and I cannot express how much the information provided here has helped to soothe my mind and help me become more excited and less stressed for the move! I'm heading out in the jeep tomorrow and hope to find a place right away - then fly back to CO to pick up the UHaul with the rest of my stuff. You all have been wonderful, this has been the best place I can ever imagine for advice as to moving to the area. Good karma is coming your way, for sure. If I can buy you all a beer in about a week or 2, you all let me know when and where. Thanks so much!

If you're in town now, give us a shout.

Originally Posted by Flexon Phil

Great Basin Brewery it is.

Go out?
Why not suggest that she bring over a bottle of tequila and we can make margaritas?

Kelly, welcome to Reno.

Originally Posted by SnowHot

If you're in town now, give us a shout.

Go out?
Why not suggest that she bring over a bottle of tequila and we can make margaritas?

Kelly, welcome to Reno.

Niiice.... a little girl on girl action.

I cannot believe the greatness.

Re keeping an eye out for teaching jobs in Truckee--there are actual and threatened layoffs every year in California schools, including Truckee, the state budget is bad and getting worse with no improvement in the foreseeable future. Sounds like you have a good thing in Reno. Your bilingual credential should be a big asset in Truckee though, if you do decide to look here. Welcome to the Sierra.

Thanks all! I arrived yesterday and have a million things to do between setting up home and classroom. I can't wait until things settle down and I can start exploring! When that does happen (within a few weeks) I shall suggest a get-together (for all who have not made creepy comments pertaining to my body parts) - the brewery sounds great. I had the pleasure of meeting a couple from this board last week and cannot believe the kindness of people so far. Thank you!

Originally Posted by kellylynn111

I shall suggest a get-together (especially for all who have made creepy comments pertaining to my body parts) Thank you!

FIFY^^^^^

in due time sweetheart

rog

Originally Posted by old goat

Re keeping an eye out for teaching jobs in Truckee--there are actual and threatened layoffs every year in California schools, including Truckee, the state budget is bad and getting worse with no improvement in the foreseeable future. Sounds like you have a good thing in Reno. Your bilingual credential should be a big asset in Truckee though, if you do decide to look here. Welcome to the Sierra.

Welcome, shoot Snowhot a PM..she is the nice one.

Originally Posted by kellylynn111

Thanks all! I arrived yesterday and have a million things to do between setting up home and classroom. I can't wait until things settle down and I can start exploring! When that does happen (within a few weeks) I shall suggest a get-together (for all who have not made creepy comments pertaining to my body parts) - the brewery sounds great. I had the pleasure of meeting a couple from this board last week and cannot believe the kindness of people so far. Thank you!

Welcome to Reno! Like yourself, I moved here from PA. I couldn't see myself ever moving back. Weather sucks there, and many outdoor activities here.
Your school is in a pretty awesome part of town. If I were you, I would seriously consider living in the old southwest triangle of Marsh - Arlington - Mt. Rose St. It is desirable and expensive there, but there are some rentals. Nice flat neighborhood for biking and quick access to town and your work. Other than that, these guys gave some solid advice on NW Reno for TH access. Passes: Alpine/Squaw, and if you ski a lot get Northstar/Heavenly/Kirkwood as well. They just opened up the I580 connector, so it will shave off some minutes for the south shore resorts. (KW is a haul no matter what).

Originally Posted by Marhankins

Welcome to Reno! Like yourself, I moved here from PA.

Me too..where in PA?

Seems like there are quite a few of us out here. Me - Allegheny County, yourself?

Lackawanna County (Northeast PA)!

Originally Posted by Marhankins

Seems like there are quite a few of us out here.

yes it does. you and vermont.

Originally Posted by kellylynn111

Lackawanna County (Northeast PA)!

Monroe County (Barrett township) then Newtown Square DelCo.