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re: Considering leaving the sun belt, who has did it and how has it been
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:27 pm to northshorebamaman
Posted on 5/10/26 at 12:27 pm to northshorebamaman
When we retired, we looked at a lot of towns and cities on both coasts.
That city in Maryland that appears to be charming..we even subscribed to their local newspaper and visited with some real estate agents.
The rocking chairs on front porches were charming until we noticed that they were attached to the porches with heavy chains.
Their historic district included tear downs that had been rebuilt ultra moderns. And a lot of the fuss that we had endured in the Quarter.
Don't let one visit define your destination. Follow locals on the internet, and try to find if there are interest groups that align with what you hope to do.
That city in Maryland that appears to be charming..we even subscribed to their local newspaper and visited with some real estate agents.
The rocking chairs on front porches were charming until we noticed that they were attached to the porches with heavy chains.
Their historic district included tear downs that had been rebuilt ultra moderns. And a lot of the fuss that we had endured in the Quarter.
Don't let one visit define your destination. Follow locals on the internet, and try to find if there are interest groups that align with what you hope to do.
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Posted on 5/10/26 at 2:02 pm to Galloglaich
I can tell you about Boise if that's a target since it's been mentioned.
It's at the very north of the great basin desert. Everything south, east, and west is dry sageland. If coming from humidity, you will get cracked skin/lips and possible nose bleeds until you get used to it. Particularly in the winter.
It's regularly over 100 degrees in the summer. Feels like an oven. The sun doesn't go down until 10pm in the summer.
Winters are very mild. No snow this year. Still winter, but easy to handle
Housing is ridiculous. Nearly everything is suburban housing on tract lots. Like soCal. Have to pay up for more land.
It's incredibly safe for a metro of 1 million. It's also a very high trust community.
Everything north is forest and the typical PNW feeling. Lots of outdoor activities. Traffic can suck.
If you ever visit, get a hotel in downtown Boise over a weekend. It's very lively and walkable. Suburbs are clean. Schools are good.
It's at the very north of the great basin desert. Everything south, east, and west is dry sageland. If coming from humidity, you will get cracked skin/lips and possible nose bleeds until you get used to it. Particularly in the winter.
It's regularly over 100 degrees in the summer. Feels like an oven. The sun doesn't go down until 10pm in the summer.
Winters are very mild. No snow this year. Still winter, but easy to handle
Housing is ridiculous. Nearly everything is suburban housing on tract lots. Like soCal. Have to pay up for more land.
It's incredibly safe for a metro of 1 million. It's also a very high trust community.
Everything north is forest and the typical PNW feeling. Lots of outdoor activities. Traffic can suck.
If you ever visit, get a hotel in downtown Boise over a weekend. It's very lively and walkable. Suburbs are clean. Schools are good.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 2:33 pm to northshorebamaman
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I have no opinion on the people of the Upper Peninsula, but the few guys I met from there were good dudes.
Friendly, hearty folks who talk funny. Most of them are Packer fans.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 2:35 pm to northshorebamaman
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What makes it odd?
Living somewhere full time that is very expensive and doesn’t allow cars that pretty much shuts down during their brutal winters.
This post was edited on 5/10/26 at 2:36 pm
Posted on 5/10/26 at 2:41 pm to Galloglaich
Dirty south ... I am proud.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:07 pm to Galloglaich
I live in Fort Collins Colorado. It is amazing. Rivers, reservoirs and canyons. Estes park 45 mins away. Do it
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:10 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
Colorado Springs is far from Kansas buddy. Never been to Manitou?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:14 pm to northshorebamaman
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like it so far but I wasn't prepared for snow on the ground in May.
I call BS. I’m been going to Mackinac all my life….how the hell can you not be prepared when moving to an island near the UP of Michigan.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:15 pm to Bronco11
So….Boise doesn’t sound that good, unless you just want a change of scenery?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:25 pm to Junky
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ME, NH, and VT
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A lot more h1b visa than you’d think up there…all outa Boston.
Portland is little Minneapolis. It is jam packed with Somalis.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:27 pm to NoBoDawg
Depends on what people want. It's growing exponentially.
If you want a big piece of land and room to roam on your own property, rural lifestyle. I'd definitely recommend against it. Better places in Idaho and Montana for that.
The big draw is suburban life, safe, good schools and for all the retirees moving here, it's weather, outdoor access, very low crime, easier way of life.
It's 1990s Denver but hotter and mild winters with some Seattle and Phoenix aspects mixed in.
If you want a big piece of land and room to roam on your own property, rural lifestyle. I'd definitely recommend against it. Better places in Idaho and Montana for that.
The big draw is suburban life, safe, good schools and for all the retirees moving here, it's weather, outdoor access, very low crime, easier way of life.
It's 1990s Denver but hotter and mild winters with some Seattle and Phoenix aspects mixed in.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:32 pm to OleVaught14
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just like you get used to 8 months of summer in the south.
Only 3 1/2 to 4 at most. July and August suck but September offers some psychological hope for fall. June can be okay.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:42 pm to Turnblad85
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as opposed to rock-hard donkey dick? Freudian slip?
It’s a South Park reference
Posted on 5/10/26 at 3:49 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
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Only 3 1/2 to 4 at most. July and August suck but September offers some psychological hope for fall. June can be okay.
I didn't grow up in the deep south, but my wife who did says the same as you. However, I personally find basically April - October to be pretty miserable weather wise.
Posted on 5/10/26 at 4:07 pm to northshorebamaman
Damn son! I visited there last September, can't imagine living there. Are you retired or in the hospitality industry?
Posted on 5/10/26 at 4:47 pm to northshorebamaman
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Not my first time living up north but I moved from AZ to Mackinac Island, MI last month and I'm freezing my arse off. It's still snowing at night.
We moved AZ to CenLA
Posted on 5/10/26 at 4:48 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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you moved to Mackinac island? that's nuts
NO! That's fudge
Posted on 5/10/26 at 7:32 pm to NoBoDawg
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I call BS.
quote:I’ve lived in what I thought were cold places before, like Germany, so I figured I knew what to expect. But contrary to what some of you Upper Midwest people seem to think, I’d wager huge parts of this country would assume long johns, gloves, and a hoodie are enough to get through May in most of the lower 48. I knew hard freezes and snow were technically possible in May up here, but I’ll admit I didn’t realize it was just… normal.
how the hell can you not be prepared when moving to an island near the UP of Michigan.
This post was edited on 5/10/26 at 11:41 pm
Posted on 5/10/26 at 7:52 pm to Galloglaich
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Considering leaving the sun belt, who has did it and how has it been
Well we know it hasn’t worked out for UNO…
Posted on 5/10/26 at 7:58 pm to Chucktown_Badger
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Living somewhere full time that is very expensive and doesn’t allow cars that pretty much shuts down during their brutal winters
Pretty cool place, buddy of mine used to manage one of the lodges there, but he lived in Traverse City in winter.
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