ladyskydiver 0 #1 January 9, 2003 Ok...I just found out that my job will be eliminated sometime this year. No definite time has been set. They are still working out the "details." So, I was thinking about the places to move and just threw up a little list. If you were the one who had the opportunity to move or stay where you live, where would you go and why?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #2 January 9, 2003 Washington DC, because i'm here of course! Plus during the summer there are so many things to do around here.. (btw what do you do?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #3 January 9, 2003 You forgot to put California on your list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 January 9, 2003 Anywhere down south where you can skydive all year round. Being near the ocean is a plus for when your relatives visit. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyz 0 #5 January 9, 2003 ARIZONA!!!= Eloy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 January 9, 2003 Wisconsin cos I don't know where that is ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #7 January 9, 2003 I had fun at Eloy, but i don't think i would wanna live in AZ year round. If i could go anywhere, i'd look at going to whichever Carolina Raeford is in. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #8 January 9, 2003 Well, it's going to be 68F in San Diego today. It's sunny 300 days a year, it's near 3 major DZ's, it's on the ocean, and it's not LA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #9 January 9, 2003 Quote ARIZONA!!!= Eloy ....and about 360 sunny days a year. If you're a jumper..... AZ is where it's at!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #10 January 9, 2003 There are plenty of options. Texas has pretty cheap housing and cost of living, and in the middle of the state there's enough scenery and features in the road to make a motorcycle fun (I have one in Houston, and you can pretty much point it in a direction and start going). Good weather a LOT of the year, too. Plenty of high tech, again especially in the middle of the state (around Austin). But there are lots of rednecks here, unless you're careful about where you live. That's either a downside or an upside, depending on what you want Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #11 January 9, 2003 Well, I would say Oregon so I could get a chance to jump with another DZ.com'er but STAY AWAY!!!! YOU WILL RARELY GET TO JUMP between october and february!b Go to ARIZONA and I'll meet you there in a few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 January 9, 2003 lol - Why would I rarely get to jump? DZ's not open?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #13 January 9, 2003 Follow the real-estate. Right now, the hot real-estate market is Tuscon/Pheonix. Where there's good real-estate, there's good jobs. And a little thing called - ELOY! San Diego would be my other choice, but housing prices are already pretty high there. You will get more capital gains out of a house in southern Arizona. Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 January 9, 2003 Question for all you Californian's...how often do earthquakes hit?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 January 9, 2003 Florida's ok if you like to be hot and sweaty most of the year. If I had the choice, I'd move to North Carolina.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #16 January 9, 2003 Quoteol - Why would I rarely get to jump? DZ's not open? That's the rainy season, same with Washington. As for earthquakes here in the Bay area, the last major one was in 89. I do live about 10 miles from an active fault line that produces a half a dozen or so tremblors a year. Nothing big, the windows rattle, the cat claws you,you sit up in the chair.I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #17 January 9, 2003 Quote You forgot to put California on your list. DID she?!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 January 9, 2003 QuoteQuestion for all you Californian's...how often do earthquakes hit? Oh about every 10 minutes... but it's cool, because you don't have to sir your coffee.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #19 January 9, 2003 Quote Quote You forgot to put California on your list. DID she?! Actually, I was being lazy as I didn't want to type all 50 states and didn't put them in any kind of order. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #20 January 9, 2003 QuoteQuestion for all you Californian's...how often do earthquakes hit? UHH never!, at least hear in So Cal. PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #21 January 9, 2003 You definately want to avoid California. Especially Northern Cal. This state is a breeding ground for liberals, hippies, gays, etc... And yes we will force feed our ideals down your throat. So definately avoid Cali...Thank you... Ooops just saw a mother breast feeding better go picket her... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillseek 0 #22 January 9, 2003 What about Colorado?? You'd have mountains, skiing, snowboarding, Denver has good nightlife, and there are dropzones there (colorado) as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #23 January 9, 2003 Quote Well, it's going to be 68F in San Diego today. It's sunny 300 days a year, it's near 3 major DZ's, it's on the ocean, and it's not LA. I'm sold, can I stay in your garage? "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #24 January 9, 2003 CALIFORNIA I have some emotional reasons as well as good business sense reasons: Emotional reasons: 1. Year-round skydiving 2. Great Weather 3. Sunshine 4. Great Weather 5. Sunshine If you require a brief respite from sun in the winter, then may I suggest Northern California. If you don't mind a fast pace, then Souther California has your ticket. You win either way. Good business sense reasons: 1. Strong economy (top five in the world) 2. Excellent infrastructure 3. The overall good weather attracts people and businesses alike 4. Development is continuous 5. Cost of living aside, everything else costs the same (pack of gum, bag of chips, pound of fruit) I have lived and/or stayed extensively or am thoroughly familiar in many of the places you're considering: Florida (lived), Oregon (lived), Washington (worked/familiar), Texas (worked/familiar DFW area only), I never lived in Wisconsin, but I was next door in Minnesota years ago . All are fine places to live IMO. Arizona seems neat, but if you're from the great white north, you will have trouble adjusting to the climate (seriously). If I had to prioritize (and I have in the past), I'd look: 1. CA 2. TX 3. WA 4. OR 5. AZ 6. FL You might also consider the Carolinas, and Georgia too if you're considering Florida. I have moved and lived in many places in a purely civilian capacity, MN, MA, CT, NY, VT, ME, KY, FL, GA, NorCal, OR, SoCal... There's something about California, it gets in your blood...and you just "know"... Edit to add: Plus, I've also met some of the coolest people here! So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KawiZX900 0 #25 January 9, 2003 Quote It is not L.A. thank god ! and the surf rocks, grab your self a 10ftr and hand 3 or 4 maybee even 5/6 (seconds) and all kinds of other fun stuff.ohh yeah, almost forgot Lego land, what a blast Accelerate hard to get them looking, then slam on the fronts and rollright beside the car, hanging the back wheel at eye level for a few seconds. Guaranteed reaction- Dave Sonsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
