gut check: where would you move and why?

**4matic** · 03-21-2017, 10:15 AM

As a longtime Norcal local I can say I like SoCal. Traffic is no worse than BA at this point. If the sun weren't so darn intense I could live in some areas there. I just can't take that desert sun.

**Lostmyboards** · 03-21-2017, 10:23 AM

If you never plan to have kids in school, Salt Lake has great everything and is a 1-day drive from everywhere. I get the idea that the outdoor scene is good.

**fastfred** · 03-21-2017, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Shredhead

Why wouldn't you just move to a real ski town?

I did and it worked out pretty well, spent 10 years dirt bagging it, enjoying being a bum with no goal in life but to ski and mountain bike, lived in tents, cabins, couches, it was a boss time in life

Then I spent 10 years getting my shit together and trying to get people to take me seriously, it's working out pretty well. real well but I get bent out of shape occasionally when I have to take life seriously and so many people are having a good time

To answer the question I'd move to santa gay nm or sedona az if I was going to move, will reassess life in ten years

**Huck_Schmuck** · 03-21-2017, 10:48 AM

I'm originally from the UK, after 10 years in France & Switzerland I followed a lady to North Vancouver (via Toronto).

I love it here but it is insanely expensive. I tell anyone that will listen that if you are not making the most of living in Vancouver - i.e. taking advantage of the skiing / biking / water that we have on our doorstep then do yourself a favour and go somewhere where a living wage means living and not struggling. It sounds like you would enjoy it here.

I was 32 when I packed everything up from Europe. It was easy. Had no plans, no responsibilities and no worries. 8 years later, married with two kids and a job I love. At some point life will catch up with you, if you don't have great income potential in Vancouver then focus on other places.

The double taxation thing would piss me off.

**snapt** · 03-21-2017, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by californiagrown

IDK SoCal, buti would think coming from there I would have a tough time dating in an area that wasn't a major metropolitan city- I very much value a smart educated woman who can speak about current affairs, business, etc, and has a sharp wit. Frankly, from my few years of experience in a couple of the cities you mention (Bend, Bellingham, Reno) it is very, very difficult to find that kind of lady. Those citys lean towards having the more crunchy, dirtbaggy, rough around the edges adventure gal. NYC/CHI/SF etc would have the overly urban, career driven, super educated and smart kinda ladies, and IMO Seattle has more of the perfect middle ground between the two. there are exceptions everywhere obviously.

The dirtbag ladies in my ski town are far more intelligent, both scholastically and in real life matters, than any of the girls I dated back in urban CA. YMMV.

**AK47bp** · 03-21-2017, 10:52 AM

Maybe OP likes dumb chicks.

KQ · 03-21-2017, 10:56 AM

Have I ever told you the joke about the Texan, the Californian and the Washingtonian?

Three people sitting around a camp fire - a Texan, a Californian and a Washingtonian.

The Texas pulls out a bottle of whiskey, opens it up and chugs it down then he throws the bottle into the air, pulls out his gun and shoots it proclaiming: "We got a lot of whiskey in Texas"

The Californian not to be outdone pulls out a bottle of wine, uncorks it, chugs it down and he too throws it into the air pulling out his gun and shooting it. "We got a lot of wine in California" he says.

The Washingtonian jumps up, pulls out his gun and shoots the Californian! As he's holstering his gun he says "We got a lot of Californians in Washington"

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 03-21-2017, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by californiagrown

I moved from SF to Seattle a few years ago for likely similar reasons as you. I am late 20s, single (though currently taken), and certainly enjoyed the dating scene in both areas.

IDK SoCal, buti would think coming from there I would have a tough time dating in an area that wasn't a major metropolitan city- I very much value a smart educated woman who can speak about current affairs, business, etc, and has a sharp wit. Frankly, from my few years of experience in a couple of the cities you mention (Bend, Bellingham, Reno) it is very, very difficult to find that kind of lady. Those citys lean towards having the more crunchy, dirtbaggy, rough around the edges adventure gal. NYC/CHI/SF etc would have the overly urban, career driven, super educated and smart kinda ladies, and IMO Seattle has more of the perfect middle ground between the two. there are exceptions everywhere obviously.

If ladies aren't a huge priority, but you do want a cool culture in your town, I would look into Santa Fe as well. Its a cool funky city with a decent population base, Taos is less than 2hrs away, and fuck places that do not have good Mexican food (im struggling with that here in seattle ).

Basically, I am super happy I made the move. Our parents and grandparents moved all over the country all the damn time. Only during the last 30 years or so have we as americans stopped moving around the country. You are young without things to tie you down. Move to what you think is a cool place for a few years and experience something new. Variety is the spice of life, and until you find a family to settle down with, keep tasting spices to develop your palate.

You traded one overcrowded, expensive megalopolis for another one with more greenery, worse drivers and a population with annoying passive-aggressive behavior.

**GeezerSteve** · 03-21-2017, 11:08 AM

There's plenty of passive-aggressive behavior E of the crest.

Originally Posted by californiagrown

. . . fuck places that do not have good Mexican food (im struggling with that here in seattle ).

Have you tried South Park?

**californiagrown** · 03-21-2017, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by AaronWright

You traded one overcrowded, expensive megalopolis for another one with more greenery, worse drivers and a population with annoying passive-aggressive behavior.

I cannot argue with this at all haha.

But, Its not quite as crowded, not nearly as expensive, and one helluva lot closer to by hobbies

Plus it retains almost all of the good things about the Bay Area. But yeah, the drivers. Fucking woof.

**californiagrown** · 03-21-2017, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

There's plenty of passive-aggressive behavior E of the crest.

Have you tried South Park?

No. But one place in the whole Seattle metroplex isn't exactly convincing me that the Mexican/taqueria scene is good here haha.

**GeezerSteve** · 03-21-2017, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by californiagrown

No. But one place in the whole Seattle metroplex isn't exactly convincing me that the Mexican/taqueria scene is good here haha.

Pro tip: South Park is a neighborhood with numerous authentic Mexican restaurants

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 03-21-2017, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

There's plenty of passive-aggressive behavior E of the crest.

Have you tried South Park?

You live in a bedroom community of Seattle Metro.

**XXX-er** · 03-21-2017, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by TBS

Vancouver is expensive. And you realize that Canada has immigration requirements? You can't just show up at the border with a moving van and expect them to let you in.
.r.

Maybe if you are brown and can claim refugee status, or you are a high priced computer professional, the industry is expecting a lot of them coming north since Trump got elected

**Zennan** · 03-21-2017, 01:43 PM

Golden, Colorado is up on the list for sure. Still feels like a nice small town with Boulder and Denver close enough by if I wanna either fly or just have some more options. Also has a nice variety of outdoor activities for sure. Just wish that the skiing was closer...

**TAFKALVS** · 03-21-2017, 02:01 PM

Eastern Washington is full. We are no longer accepting any more residents. DIYSteve was literally the last person allowed, due to his useful camper windscreen fabrication skills.

sincerely,

The people who moved here before it was cool

**BFD** · 03-21-2017, 02:08 PM

I would not choose any of your three. My situation is different semi retired seasonal relocation. My advice look at places that are further than an hour from the nearest Wal Mart.

**Grizz** · 03-21-2017, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

....before it was cool

For fucks sake, when did this happen? Those folks in Lincoln county are going to cash in.

**iceman** · 03-21-2017, 02:30 PM

Grizz, holy shit ^^^. Kids, if you need a lesson, that is how you lurk.

**MagnificentUnicorn** · 03-21-2017, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

Eastern Washington is full. We are no longer accepting any more residents. DIYSteve was literally the last person allowed, due to his useful camper windscreen fabrication skills.

sincerely,

The people who moved here before it was cool

Originally Posted by Grizz

For fucks sake, when did this happen? Those folks in Lincoln county are going to cash in.

Probably before LS was born.

**Timberridge** · 03-21-2017, 03:03 PM

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Edina, MN.

**MakersTeleMark** · 03-21-2017, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by iceman

Grizz, holy shit ^^^. Kids, if you need a lesson, that is how you lurk.

No shit.

**Danno** · 03-21-2017, 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by Zennan

Golden, Colorado is up on the list for sure. Still feels like a nice small town with Boulder and Denver close enough by if I wanna either fly or just have some more options. Also has a nice variety of outdoor activities for sure. Just wish that the skiing was closer...

What the hell are you smoking? Dude wants to cut loose, doesn't care about job prospects, and you're suggesting the front range?

I agree with the earlier post (shredhead?), why aren't you looking at ski towns? Why only the northwest?

If I win the lottery, I'm moving to Durango, FWIW.