gut check: where would you move and why?

[Buster Highmen]

I grew up there.

Wilmot represent!

Just was back for a meeting and ate at Yusho, Matthias Merges new yakitori place. Small towns in North America tend to have shitty food.

Something to consider. When I lived in Winthrop: 4 almost decent places to eat, no food delivery, no movie theater, no taxi to take your drunk ass home, etc.

Big Shitty amenities are nice, but I'm not using them much these days anyway. I'm learning to cook.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lonely_Crowd

[Cono Este]

No it wasn't, maybe 30 years ago. 1997 was in the tech boom and it was already in decline. The 80s were heady times in the Bay Area.

Actually it was 1974, but you get my point. I swear, everytime I visit home all i hear about is $$$. It was hard growing up in the Peninsula with that mindset in the 80's, I can't imagine how fucked up it is now. New money trash everywhere.

I drive so much now that 4 hrs from CA is nothing. I was in a Flagstaff last week and liked it. you could launch to almost anywhere from there.

[ScrewYou]

Bellingham, because its so close to Vancouver..for those who cant stay in Canada long term.

[HansJob]

Ned

[neufox47]

As I near possible retirment with a little coin in the bank I had planned on somewhere between sacramento and lake tahoe "lesser expensive." Had planned a while back to rent somewhere for a winter one season, see how it goes. HOWEVER. As stupid and cliche as it sounds, watching big little lies on HBO is really selling me on somewhere more costal well south of the bay area. just stunning vistas. Maybe renting a place in both and shuttling back and forth. what say you all?

GF and I are looking at the same spot. Likely moving this summer sometime. Going to start in Sacramento, then move somewhere East within commuting distance to Roseville. Been enamored with Cool, but it is a little far of a drive. Having a place with good views of the American river gorge(s) would be sick.

[Edgnar]

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.

If you're single now, you're probably going to stay that way if you follow this advice.

[Edgnar]

Durango would be high on my list. Glenwood/Roaring Fork valley is basically the only ski town I think I'd move back to at this point. There are actually some jobs to be had there and enough people that you won't know everyone in a few months. At least, thats my perception. Actually, I might consider Park City too, but I've never been there.

I had a couple of friends living in Reno last year (travel nursing) and I visited them a few times. Seems like an OK town, but I hope you are a fan of tattoos. I've never seen so much ink in all of my life.

[BFD]

since Durango is getting some love I will offer up Monte Vista Colorado. very affordable. Is within an hour of Wal Mart though. Demographics look good for a single guy.The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males. Having the La Platas is a big plus for Durango however the sprawl is getting out of hand. Plus the parking meters downtown need to go away.

[AK47bp]

If you move to the rocky mointain suicide belt be sure to have an exit strategy in place.

[SKIP IN7RO]

I will offer up Monte Vista Colorado. very affordable.

That's all Monte has going for it. Oh wait, Don Tomas Bakery is worth a visit.

[plugboots]

Wilmot represent!

Big Shitty amenities are nice, but I'm not using them much these days anyway. I'm learning to cook.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lonely_Crowd

But if you're other-directed, who's your leader?

I have a picture on here somewhere from a day at Wilmot. Fun times.

[Buster Highmen]

But if you're other-directed, who's your leader?

[4matic]

Zippy is a helluva skier.

[GoldMember]

Has a hard time finding a helmet that fits, though...

[plugboots]

Zippy is a helluva skier.

A pinhead too!

[gravitylover]

GF and I are looking at the same spot. Likely moving this summer sometime. Going to start in Sacramento, then move somewhere East within commuting distance to Roseville. Been enamored with Cool, but it is a little far of a drive. Having a place with good views of the American river gorge(s) would be sick.

Don't do Sacramento. Just don't. Somewhere above Placerville maybe but nothing below there.

[TahoeJ]

Don't do Sacramento. Just don't. Somewhere above Placerville maybe but nothing below there.

Or Auburn works too for the 80 side instead of 50.

[Mofro261]

goin' back to Cali hmm I don't think so

[iceman]

Ladies Love Cool James

[Viva]

Has a hard time finding a helmet that fits, though...

Put a Jajib over that pointy dome.

[TBS]

Look up Mt Lassen, friend.

OP only mentioned resorts, nothing about touring.

[SkiCougar]

Durango would be high on my list. Glenwood/Roaring Fork valley is basically the only ski town I think I'd move back to at this point. There are actually some jobs to be had there and enough people that you won't know everyone in a few months. At least, thats my perception. Actually, I might consider Park City too, but I've never been there.

I had a couple of friends living in Reno last year (travel nursing) and I visited them a few times. Seems like an OK town, but I hope you are a fan of tattoos. I've never seen so much ink in all of my life.

since this thread no turned into anybody throwing up where they would go, give me bar harbor maine and the approval to telecommute from there from my current job.

yes, winters can be a little cold but 9 months a year; it's spectacular.

[My Pet Powder Goat]

Real men go to booth bay harbor. Bah habor is for tourist

[iceman]

Are we finally past the OP and on to our favorite places? Because I have one:

[GeezerSteve]

A pinhead too!

heh