Author Topic: Ready for a move....UPDATE (Read 2785 times)

agroves · « **on:** November 07, 2004, 11:43:41 PM »

*UPDATE* I chose the Spokane, Washington area, if all goes well, I should be there at the beginning of summer. I appreciate all the input for you guys. I am looking forward to a new start and fresh beginnings.

Thanks again,
Andrew

Edited on 11/10/2004 10:13 PM

twister · « **Reply #1 on:** November 08, 2004, 08:07:42 AM »

Little Rock- Too much crime
Spokane- RAIN!!!
Odgen- Nothing there
California- Too expensive to live

My choice:
South Carolina- Great scenery, close to florida (except for the hurricanes lately), lots to do and see.

http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/

Edited on 11/8/2004 9:08 AM

scotts33 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 08, 2004, 08:10:49 AM »

Spokane-Rain?

Spokane on the east side not as much rain as western side of Wash.

Scott

guzmand19 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 08, 2004, 10:12:38 AM »

I'd second SC. I spent my honeymoon down there, and the people are very nice, weather is good if you like heat, and you're by the coast if you like water.
There is always the threat of hurricane, but just about anywhere is a natural disaster hazard.

Arkansas - Tornadoes/Storms
Washington/California - Earthquakes
Utah - Mormons (heh) There is no one else to report if a disaster occurs in Utah

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agroves · « **Reply #4 on:** November 08, 2004, 10:41:51 AM »

Thanks for all the info. I would put them in this order right this minute.

Washington
Cal.
Utah
Ark.
SC
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mumzie · « **Reply #5 on:** November 08, 2004, 11:49:53 AM »

I don't know how taxes figure in your decision, but Washington has no state income tax. They do have sales tax.

California has both, as well as extremely expensive housing.

Spokane is not known for rain. It is, however, known for snow.

I don't know anything about the other locations.
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Ragnar · « **Reply #6 on:** November 08, 2004, 12:19:36 PM »

Spokane = minimal rain, don't remember the last time I felt a quake (I'm 75 miles SE), can be lots of snow. Needs more bowlers.
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scotts33 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 08, 2004, 12:28:29 PM »

Mt. St. Helens ready to blow again Rags? Right in line with ash fall?

Scott

Ragnar · « **Reply #8 on:** November 08, 2004, 12:41:45 PM »

St. Helens may do someting, but no one expects it to be like '80. Spokane got a small dose then; I don't expect much if it blows now. Volcanoes are the least of my worries, unless one of the big ones goes (say Rainier) - then we could be under 20 feet of lava.
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agroves · « **Reply #9 on:** November 08, 2004, 01:20:19 PM »

quote:
I don't know how taxes figure in your decision, but Washington has no state income tax. They do have sales tax.

California has both, as well as extremely expensive housing.

Spokane is not known for rain. It is, however, known for snow.

I don't know anything about the other locations.
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Snow and cold doesn't bother me, I've been living in ND too long.

andrew
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agroves · « **Reply #10 on:** November 08, 2004, 01:28:12 PM »

quote:
Stay where you are and buy a house!
I can hook you up with some land really cheap and you already know the school system and cost of living are good.
On top of that, it will give the wife & I a really good chance to spoil Kyle
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Sorry phatman, I think its time to move on. I'll come back someday, just wait 10 years or so.

andrew
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RSalas · « **Reply #11 on:** November 08, 2004, 02:13:20 PM »

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California- Too expensive to live

The Sacramento area is actually quite reasonable. Summers can get kinda hot, though...

quote:
Washington/California - Earthquakes

Towards the coast, yes. Not nearly as much inland.

And if this means anything, there are quite a few really good scratch leagues in the Sac area (including the world-famous Steve Cook league), and no shortage of tournaments. Also, the Bay Area and Reno are only a few hours away.
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agroves · « **Reply #12 on:** November 08, 2004, 03:12:21 PM »

You guys are a great help!!

I think the wife and I have narrowed it down to Spokane or Utah.

Andrew
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MarvinsSkeleton · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2004, 03:20:36 PM »

I've never been to Spokane, so I can't speak on that one.

But I LOVE UTAH! If I could actually make a living up there doing what I do for a living (Title Insurance), I would live there in a heartbeat. I have family in Moab, so I visit often (not as often as I would like) and I think it is the greatest place on Earth. I will most likely retire up there as long as I have a little money saved up. About Ogden specifically, my dad lived there for a little while and said it is nice. My vote definitely goes to Utah. Ogden is only 35 miles from Salt Lake City, so you are close enough to the big city, yet definitely far enough away. Let us know what you decide!

On edit: Check out http://www.ogdencity.com if you haven't already.
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Edited on 11/8/2004 4:21 PM

agroves · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2004, 09:19:06 PM »

update....
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