I went on a walk with one of my friends this weekend and the subject of moving came up. We both are getting pretty fed up with the Seattle area. It’s chinteresting that I’ve had multiple people in the past month express the same views.
If you had to relocate (time, money, job not being a problem), where would you go?
You can come live in our basement. My wife is hot and I like to watch.
Least restrictive hunting laws in the country I believe
Scottsdale Arizona is pretty nice too, but the heat in the summer gets to be a little crazy.
Idaho is high on my list. I really enjoyed Scottsdale, but I can’t handle hot climates.
I have thought several times about relocating to Tempe, Scottsdale, or Santa Fe, NM. Regarding Arizona, I love the heat, but would also miss the rain and greenery.
The liberal politics around here sometimes seem too much.
Least restrictive hunting laws in the country I believe
Scottsdale Arizona is pretty nice too, but the heat in the summer gets to be a little crazy.
Idaho is high on my list. I really enjoyed Scottsdale, but I can’t handle hot climates.
I have thought several times about relocating to Tempe, Scottsdale, or Santa Fe, NM. Regarding Arizona, I love the heat, but would also miss the rain and greenery.
The liberal politics around here sometimes seem too much.
Least restrictive hunting laws in the country I believe
Scottsdale Arizona is pretty nice too, but the heat in the summer gets to be a little crazy.
Idaho is high on my list. I really enjoyed Scottsdale, but I can’t handle hot climates.
I have thought several times about relocating to Tempe, Scottsdale, or Santa Fe, NM. Regarding Arizona, I love the heat, but would also miss the rain and greenery.
The liberal politics around here sometimes seem too much.
Now we're talking
Just get some vodka lemonade, chill in the pool, and murder political rivals
How do you feel about affordable cost of living, low unemployment, good food and beverages, plenty of outdoor and cultural activities, and being within driving distance of three major cities without living in a congested nightmare?
Oh, and unrelatedly, how do you feel about cold winters?
When I had to answer the question where I wanted to live the rest of my life, I didn't end up going back to the PNW.
How do you feel about affordable cost of living, low unemployment, good food and beverages, plenty of outdoor and cultural activities, and being within driving distance of three major cities without living in a congested nightmare?
Oh, and unrelatedly, how do you feel about cold winters?
When I had to answer the question where I wanted to live the rest of my life, I didn't end up going back to the PNW.
Pretty good about all of the above actually!
The Scandinavian blood courses strongly through these veins.
I just moved to Lakewood. Which saddens me as I've moved further away from @PurpleBaze, but I am now closer as the crow flies to @89ute and @RaceBannon . TBH, I don't like my chances. Was happy to learn my state rep and county rep are anti tax conservatives.
Outside the PNW, I'd move to northern Salt Lake, or Temecula. I have my reasons.
Sexual conquests aside, I'd probably end up in West Virginia.
I just moved to Lakehood. Which saddens me as I've moved further away from @PurpleBaze, but I am now closer as the crow flies to @89ute and @RaceBannon . TBH, I don't like my chances. Was happy to learn my state rep and county rep are anti tax conservatives.
Outside the PNW, I'd move to northern Salt Lake, or Temecula. I have my reasons.
Sexual conquests aside, I'd probably end up in West Virginia.
Small ski resort, I think it was. But Bruce dumped millions into Hailey, and thus down the drain. The Mint's in Hailey, Throbber, not Ketchum. But you ain't no Sun Valley Superiority Guy until you've gotten drunk at Galena and driven home in a whiteout.
Not sure I'd leave the PNW just to escape Seattle, but Palm Springs or the Carmel Valley would be nice. Santa Fe also.
I have thought about Spokane actually, which is hilarious because 1) I was born there and 2) arrogant teenager DDJ swore never to return to Eastern WA.
I like Spokane. But I think about Bellingham. You've still got the water and you can go either North or South for big city events when you want to.
Bellingham is nutty expensive for what it offers, and politically following Seattle, but without the economic base. Hard pass.
Small ski resort, I think it was. But Bruce dumped millions into Hailey, and thus down the drain. The Mint's in Hailey, Throbber, not Ketchum. But you ain't no Sun Valley Superiority Guy until you've gotten drunk at Galena and driven home in a whiteout.
Not sure I'd leave the PNW just to escape Seattle, but Palm Springs or the Carmel Valley would be nice. Santa Fe also.
I have thought about Spokane actually, which is hilarious because 1) I was born there and 2) arrogant teenager DDJ swore never to return to Eastern WA.
I like Spokane. But I think about Bellingham. You've still got the water and you can go either North or South for big city events when you want to.
Bellingham is nutty expensive for what it offers, and politically following Seattle, but without the economic base. Hard pass.
Small ski resort, I think it was. But Bruce dumped millions into Hailey, and thus down the drain. The Mint's in Hailey, Throbber, not Ketchum. But you ain't no Sun Valley Superiority Guy until you've gotten drunk at Galena and driven home in a whiteout.
You got me there.
McCall > Sun Valley, btw.
I prefer the aura of Hemingway's splattered brains that still hangs over Ketchum. Especially while drinking at the Casino.
And Mariel is hot as fuck in person. What a beauty. The cameras don't do her justice.
Not sure I'd leave the PNW just to escape Seattle, but Palm Springs or the Carmel Valley would be nice. Santa Fe also.
I have thought about Spokane actually, which is hilarious because 1) I was born there and 2) arrogant teenager DDJ swore never to return to Eastern WA.
I like Spokane. But I think about Bellingham. You've still got the water and you can go either North or South for big city events when you want to.
Bellingham is nutty expensive for what it offers, and politically following Seattle, but without the economic base. Hard pass.
Ugh. Cross that one off the list then.
There’s a place across the dirt road from me that’s for sale. i think the seller is negotiable on leaving the chain link fencing. Hit me up for details.
Not sure I'd leave the PNW just to escape Seattle, but Palm Springs or the Carmel Valley would be nice. Santa Fe also.
I have thought about Spokane actually, which is hilarious because 1) I was born there and 2) arrogant teenager DDJ swore never to return to Eastern WA.
I like Spokane. But I think about Bellingham. You've still got the water and you can go either North or South for big city events when you want to.
Bellingham is nutty expensive for what it offers, and politically following Seattle, but without the economic base. Hard pass.
Bellingham is about half the price as Seattle but about twice as liberal (yes it's possible). Gorgeous place to be with access to the best mountain in WA that doesn't get crowds.
But unless you're a burnout or retired, your options are limited.
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Sun Valley superiority guy.
The liberal politics around here sometimes seem too much.
Just get some vodka lemonade, chill in the pool, and murder political rivals
Part and parcel imo
Oh, and unrelatedly, how do you feel about cold winters?
When I had to answer the question where I wanted to live the rest of my life, I didn't end up going back to the PNW.
The Scandinavian blood courses strongly through these veins.
Outside the PNW, I'd move to northern Salt Lake, or Temecula. I have my reasons.
Sexual conquests aside, I'd probably end up in West Virginia.
McCall > Sun Valley, btw.
And Mariel is hot as fuck in person. What a beauty. The cameras don't do her justice.
But unless you're a burnout or retired, your options are limited.