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dillard09

dillard09

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catahoula said:
Winters were brutal in Nebraska and that is why we are leaning towards Pueblo. I am expecting snow but not like there. I am pretty pumped though. When we made the move to SC then to NC I still wanted to see more of the southwest....NOW we can. I would still like to make a trip up and down the east coast for the scenery and food some time. CO has so much to offer than any state I have lived in IMO.
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I can't disagree! We so love Colorado. I just fear cabin fever in the wintertimes. If it wasn't for the cost of living in Cali it would be the perfect place for me. But what I pay in rent in Hermosa I could buy a ranch in Colorado or Texas.
So you looking Pueblo? Been there a time
or two. We like that side of CO as well but there is something about the Western slope that is just me! We are also like the Durango area like Bayfield.
Hope everything works out for ya and you find just what want!
 
catahoula

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dillard09 said:
I can't disagree! We so love Colorado. I just fear cabin fever in the wintertimes. If it wasn't for the cost of living in Cali it would be the perfect place for me. But what I pay in rent in Hermosa I could buy a ranch in Colorado or Texas.
So you looking Pueblo? Been there a time
or two. We like that side of CO as well but there is something about the Western slope that is just me! We are also like the Durango area like Bayfield.
Hope everything works out for ya and you find just what want!
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From what I have read and I have talked to several locals there when I visited the winters are very mild compared to up north. Very affordable in Pueblo West with mountain views. Properties seem to sell quick too. Thanks!

This is our third change in less than 10 years...the most stressful and the most exciting!
 
dillard09

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catahoula said:
From what I have read and I have talked to several locals there when I visited the winters are very mild compared to up north. Very affordable in Pueblo West with mountain views. Properties seem to sell quick too. Thanks!

This is our third change in less than 10 years...the most stressful and the most exciting!
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Nice! I'm sure it is a little of both.
Plus there is some good wheeling not to far from Pueblo! Always a bonus.
Does the wind blow in Pueblo? I know in Gunnison in the winter the wind blows and there is always some god awful negative temp with the wind chill. I hate the wind!
 
Jackal01

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WJCO said:
There are some non-liberal areas. Boulder isn't one of them though, lol. There's a lot of little mountain towns though where people just want to be left alone, good folks.
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CastleRockJeep said:
Douglas county is nice and conservative...
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Sounds like the places I need to look when we win big. lol

Thanks for the info.

We like the SW corner of CO...Durango doesn't seem too bad but I haven't done research on the actual political sway.
 
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DWiggles

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Jackal01 said:
We would move to CO in a heartbeat if it wasn't so liberal. We love visiting, though. Love the San Juan mountains. Maybe if we win the lottery and can be 100% off the grid on a mountain, away from civilization.
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yeah, I keep looking at jobs in the state of Colorado, around Longmont, Boulder, and Denver areas seem to be where all the Engineering powerhouses are. Having never been there, its hard for me to choose where I want to be, but i'm sure as heck just about anywhere will be better for us then Houston. We are also liking some of the PNW (Seattle or Portland areas) As much as I would LOVE California, I just cant ever see myself living there. It would be cool to live close enough to be able to spend the weekend in the Sierra Nevada Mountains though! We are also trying to be very conscious of our career markets in areas of interest...
 
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Jackal01

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DWiggles said:
yeah, I keep looking at jobs in the state of Colorado, around Longmont, Boulder, and Denver areas seem to be where all the Engineering powerhouses are. Having never been there, its hard for me to choose where I want to be, but i'm sure as heck just about anywhere will be better for us then Houston. We are also liking some of the PNW (Seattle or Portland areas) As much as I would LOVE California, I just cant ever see myself living there. It would be cool to live close enough to be able to spend the weekend in the Sierra Nevada Mountains though! We are also trying to be very conscious of our career markets in areas of interest...
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If only Texas went more north...you know...back when we had more territory. :crazyeyes:
 
H8ROADS

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I've moved to CO not once, but twice. There's a reason for that - it's the best.

Colorado Springs is a sad place if you ask me. Pueblo is boring. Denver has everything going for it, but that's also why it's the most expensive. If you want to be in the southern area I suggest looking just a bit west up in the mountains. It's awesome up there. Everything is relative to what you're looking for. Next time I move it'll be up into the mountains.
 
hbkid22

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H8ROADS said:
I've moved to CO not once, but twice. There's a reason for that - it's the best.

Colorado Springs is a sad place if you ask me. Pueblo is boring. Denver has everything going for it, but that's also why it's the most expensive. If you want to be in the southern area I suggest looking just a bit west up in the mountains. It's awesome up there. Everything is relative to what you're looking for. Next time I move it'll be up into the mountains.
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What he said....I like Denver and would move there if I didnt have kids. I am in Fort Collins however and love it......
 
dillard09

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I like the Durango and SW area a lot. You have the 14ers just north of ya, south the high desert of NM, west to Utah/Moab, and some of the best hunting in the state.
 
Jackal01

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dillard09 said:
I like the Durango and SW area a lot. You have the 14ers just north of ya, south the high desert of NM, west to Utah/Moab, and some of the best hunting in the state.
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I tried to hit a couple around the Chicago Basin last summer...I didn't prep my body enough and the altitude kicked my butt. I did it about 12 years ago in BSA, though. Sunlight, Windom and Eolus.

We love that area. Been to Denver/Arvada. Pretty area...too populated, though.
 
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Linebacker

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On the road to Ouray near the north side of McClure Pass is the Crystal Mill, one of the most photographed places in Colorado. It's a modest challenge from the town of Marble. It's awesome if you're fortunate enough to see it in the fall colors.
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WJCO

WJCO

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Linebacker said:
On the road to Ouray near the north side of McClure Pass is the Crystal Mill, one of the most photographed places in Colorado. It's a modest challenge from the town of Marble. It's awesome if you're fortunate enough to see it in the fall colors.
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I figure you drove right up to that cabin and parked in the driveway, huh?
 
catahoula

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JKU-Tom said:
I knew that's why I was asking if you'd be driving thru. Didn't want to miss an opportunity to meet you.
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Man, I wish I could swing it. Its gonna a be a loooong drive with the jeep on a trailer, with a uhaul and pets! Wife just said snow in CS and Denver today.
 
catahoula

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Linebacker said:
On the road to Ouray near the north side of McClure Pass is the Crystal Mill, one of the most photographed places in Colorado. It's a modest challenge from the town of Marble. It's awesome if you're fortunate enough to see it in the fall colors.
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Man, I missed hitting that when we were there, but we will this time. Ton of stuff out there can't wait.
 
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