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re: What do you think about this New Mexico property?

Posted on 9/26/17 at 9:44 am to
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
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Posted on 9/26/17 at 9:44 am to
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Do you own your own plane or a fractional share?
No, but I have ready access to a plane. I'd like to learn how to fly but I don't like to own things that require a lot of upkeep (time or moneywise). I love flying, but I always make sure the pilot is experienced.

I'm having a tough time trying to decide what to do. I always thought I'd like to live in the city with all the conveniences and have a place in the country (which is how I'm set up now). But, I find myself spending more and more time out in the country - I just like being out there and there's always something to do (if it is nothing more than hiking around the property with my dogs).

Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 9:51 am to
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What's not to like about the Big Blue Ranch? Skiing, Elk hunting, and fly fishing. Sounds like paradise. Wife and I are about ready to retire. Let me know when you want us to start the caretaker job.


To get the best water/fishing, the adjacent property would also need to be acquired (that's the only way I'd do the deal) because the trout creek flows through its center.

My brother, who owns a ranch in Colorado, did exactly what you suggested - his property is a conservation/hunting property and he has a retired couple who are the caretakers. They love the job. The property is designed to require little regular maintenance, so they aren't having to work as farmhands. They benefit too - they live in a nice house (no rent or utilities) and drive the ranch truck. Their house in on a small bluff next to a river.

Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:10 am to
Is that you in your avi pic?


want to get married?
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 11:12 am
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
5685 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:12 am to
Toni, my happy place is at our family hunting camp. I completely understand. At the NM place, you'd be close to a couple of cool towns in Taos and Santa Fe. You could always have a condo in Santa Fe when you needed a little culture.
And I'm serious about the caretaker job. ??
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 11:39 am to
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Toni, my happy place is at our family hunting camp. I completely understand. At the NM place, you'd be close to a couple of cool towns in Taos and Santa Fe. You could always have a condo in Santa Fe when you needed a little culture.
And I'm serious about the caretaker job. ??


In the last few months, I've been embracing more of my "out in the country" side. I love being outdoors, even if it is just hiking around. There's a place for sale south of the two properties I've mentioned that has beautiful mountain land, but the house is 10,000 s.f. Unless you are creating a family compound, why do you need that much s.f.? Some man built a giant house on an island in Flathead Lake, Montana (I think it is the largest in Montana). He ruined that island.

I have family members with recreation and ranch properties in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, and I go out to those places whenever I can. I guess it is my time to have a place. My favorite place is my uncle's place in Montana. It has a creek coming off the mountain that has crystal clear water (no fish though, water runs too quickly). I love going up there to visit - I love riding up into the elevated areas by the creek. I'll sit up there with my dogs for hours, just chilling.

I'm trying to figure out how to improve the property if I buy an unimproved place (which is what I'd like to do). I'm thinking house, caretaker's house, horse barn with a small guest apartment, and a shop type building.

I'm trying to educate myself on "off the grid."

Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:13 pm to
I'm serious

Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:18 pm to
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I'm serious


Apparently so

I would prefer a solitaire in yellow gold. I prefer simple jewelry (with exceptions).

Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:24 pm to
whatever you want babe
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:31 pm to
I keep trying to come up with some questions to ask you, but they always sound insane, shallow, etc.

I am low maintenance but, according to some, there are some theories I believe in that are "out there" - ancient aliens being one of them.

After all, you never know

This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 1:32 pm
Posted by hardhead
stinky bayou
Member since Jun 2009
5745 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:31 pm to
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whatever you want babe



this is probably my girlfriend with an alter

she is setting a trap for me

almost worked too
Posted by Cooter Davenport
Austin, TX
Member since Apr 2012
9006 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:35 pm to
Wew boy, that's some magical country right there!

When I was in Scouts I did 2 two-week backpacking trips in Philmont, which is right by this place.

Makes my heart ache just thinking about it. Had to go look at my old pictures.

But yeah, I can't imagine how terrible the schools are. The closest town of ANY size that actually has permanent residents (the other "towns" are either teeny tiny or seasonal vacation-based) is Cimarron and Cimarron is a run-down type place. I think its economy is dependent on Philmont and other ranch hand work.
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:36 pm to
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this is probably my girlfriend with an alter

she is setting a trap for me

almost worked too


I'm definitely not the trap setting type. I'm easy to get along with.
Posted by biggsc
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Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:39 pm to
Don't do it. Find another
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Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 1:39 pm to
you want to ask me via email so as to avoid any possible embarrassment?
This post was edited on 9/26/17 at 1:56 pm
Posted by arbe25
Member since Sep 2017
388 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:06 pm to
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toni_the_tigress


I can't help you other than to wish you good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for.

But if you do buy a property with a lot of elk, i'd be happy to buy one of the landowner tags from you. I'm sure several others would as well.

Posted by hardhead
stinky bayou
Member since Jun 2009
5745 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:10 pm to
that stream is beautiful
Posted by maisweh
Member since Jan 2014
4077 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:47 pm to
Okay okay okay I can't believe no one asked these two questions yet but..
1) pics?
2) need help checking out said property?
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:50 pm to
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I can't help you other than to wish you good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for.

But if you do buy a property with a lot of elk, i'd be happy to buy one of the landowner tags from you. I'm sure several others would as well.



Thanks for the good wishes. I love to watch elk in the wild (and have no objections to elk hunting). My uncles each have pretty large tracts and I know they receive a number of elk tags. I wouldn't sell any tags I'd have, I'd give them to people I know.

I looked at a conservation property in Colorado that bordered on two huge hunting ranches. The owners did not allow any hunting, and I saw a lot of elk. It was almost as if the elk learned to go where they weren't being hunted.
Posted by DirtyMikeandtheBoys
Member since May 2011
19430 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:51 pm to
As of this afternoon looks like I'm going to be in the region elk hunting if you want me to go scope it out.
Posted by toni_the_tigress
Member since Aug 2017
120 posts
Posted on 9/26/17 at 2:52 pm to
I'm not scared. How old are you and have you ever been married before? How long is your criminal record?
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