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Tell me about where you live!

Discussion in 'North West' started by chipnoreo, Aug 6, 2014.

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  1. Aug 6, 2014 at 1:29 PM
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    chipnoreo [OP] Ready for snow!

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    Hey guys,

    Lookin for some advice about where ya live. I have been tossing the idea of moving (with the intent of doing so temporarily but who knows) to one of the north western contiguous states for a while now. I am a civil engineer (background in construction and geotech) but also have my EMT certification and wouldn't mind working in emergency services.

    Things I am looking for:

    -Smaller town (<100k, probably closer to around 20k)

    -winter. I love snow

    -skiing- cross country and down hill, so must be near some mountains

    -summer activities-hiking, mountain biking, dirt biking

    -active TW community :p

    -somewhat near the interstate system- I want to be able to get on the freeway and be two states over in a day if I want

    -reasonable cost of living. I don't want to be paying 2k a month for a studio or something....

    Just looking for some input as to whereabouts I should start looking. If you live or have lived somewhere like what I am describing, please post! Thanks!
     
    chipnoreo, Aug 6, 2014
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  2. Aug 6, 2014 at 1:31 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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  3. Aug 6, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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    Bozeman, MT has everything you are looking for and great ppl
     
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  4. Aug 6, 2014 at 1:54 PM
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    Houston, hot as fuck.

    Edit: I know it says North West, just thought I would chime in :D
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2014 at 2:00 PM
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    Go to Mccall Idaho or boise.
     
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  6. Aug 6, 2014 at 2:05 PM
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  8. Aug 6, 2014 at 2:45 PM
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    chipnoreo [OP] Ready for snow!

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    Thanks for the responses so far. Ill check it out!

    I feel like Houston and Hawaii might be missing a few of my major requirements.... like the snow part. And the skiing part. :)
     
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    Hey we get snow here like, once every 5 years or so but it melts as soon as it hits the ground. :pout:
     
    Large, Aug 6, 2014
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    Ive lived in Seattle. Gorgeous country. CA has some beautiful places but cost of living is high, you can find cheap areas but they arent very nice.
    I liked Oregon if you can deal with hipsters. Trust me moving inland, you will miss the ocean
     
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  12. Aug 6, 2014 at 2:52 PM
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    chipnoreo [OP] Ready for snow!

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    Not quiteee gonna cut it. :p I lived in Alabama for a while. Same deal. No good for me!
     
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  13. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:43 PM
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    Horseshit! It snowed here in San Antonio once in a blue moon (this past feb.) At least my snowman didn't melt till 3 days later :eek:

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  14. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:44 PM
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    Where's the snow ?
     
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  15. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:58 PM
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    Cool idea! I'm headed to Denver for vacation in a couple weeks, can't wait to see the Rockies!

    NY isn't what your looking for, we get an ass load of snow and it's cold 6 months of the year but there aren't mountains and everything fun is illegal :rolleyes:
     
    avw4x4, Aug 6, 2014
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  16. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    I'm talking about Houston lol I've never lived or stayed in SA for longer than a day
     
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  17. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:06 PM
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    chipnoreo [OP] Ready for snow!

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    Since there seems to be some confusion as to what I mean by "snow" let me show you

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    Snow! white fluffy awesome snow.

    :p
     
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  18. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:07 PM
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    Is that extra crispy or original recipe?
     
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  19. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:08 PM
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    chipnoreo [OP] Ready for snow!

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    Yeah I have spent a little time on the east coast... and south... and midwest.... not for me!

    Enjoy the Rockies!
     
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  20. Aug 6, 2014 at 4:09 PM
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    Original. Fresh made.


    The extra crispy takes weeks to develop that nice crunchy crust!
     
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