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re: If you had to choose between Idaho, Wyoming, or Montana
Posted on 6/28/20 at 1:58 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 6/28/20 at 1:58 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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When I retire, I'm finding a small coastal town, Juneau is too big and turning into a micro version of West Coast cities.
Where are you considering? Only time I have been down in the SE is when I took the ferry up. I do like the area around Kenai. I enjoy Homer, but I actually enjoy being off the road system.
I was hoping to work on getting my pilot license this summer but with the travel restrictions, virus, etc I am going to put that off until next year (at least until this winter).
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Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:02 pm to jkylejohnson
Those are all huge states 
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:02 pm to fallguy_1978
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I think I'm a little too spoiled by modern conveniences to live that far off the grid.
Rural or small town AK really attracts non conformists and independent folks. They're really good people and relish the independence.
A small town is perfect for me. If I didn't have health concerns I'd move to the Bush to give it a shot though.
I did a stint as a winter caretaker at a remote lodge and loved it.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:03 pm to RogerTheShrubber
3 pages in and no one has mentioned Wyoming has no state income tax??? I have been to MT numerous times, Billings I didn't much care for. Bozeman I really enjoyed, as I did Whitefish but my wife believes MT will be too cold and snowy during the winters for her. I haven't seen much of WY other than driving from MT to CO, but the income tax scenario would appeal to me. I have been to Boise area 8x, spent a week there in August before going to UT. Californians have definitely moved in, driving up housing cost, but still affordable. I like the low humidity and although it gets really hot in the summer it typically will cool down in the high 60's at night. We are going to rent for probably a year and if it's right we stay otherwise move on. Also thinking hard about areas of CO, our former long time neighbors moved just outside Boulder. We would have moved from GA in May but some ongoing business related shite blew up due to the virus, I am sick of living in ATL.
I have been to MT numerous times, Billings I didn't much care for. Bozeman I really enjoyed, as I did Whitefish but my wife believes MT will be too cold and snowy during the winters for her. I haven't seen much of WY other than driving from MT to CO, but the income tax scenario would appeal to me. I have been to Boise area 8x, spent a week there in August before going to UT. Californians have definitely moved in, driving up housing cost, but still affordable. I like the low humidity and although it gets really hot in the summer it typically will cool down in the high 60's at night. We are going to rent for probably a year and if it's right we stay otherwise move on. Also thinking hard about areas of CO, our former long time neighbors moved just outside Boulder. We would have moved from GA in May but some ongoing business related shite blew up due to the virus, I am sick of living in ATL. 
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:04 pm to red sox fan 13
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Have fun when Yellowstone blows up and you die instantly.
If I’m going to die, instantly is preferable.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:09 pm to TigerintheNO
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The skinny part of Idaho, could be in Spokane, Washington in 20 minutes or skiing in Montana in less than an hour.
I literally just watched(45 min ago) a PBS documentary about Ed Pulaski and The Wildfire of 1910 around Wallace, Idaho. I Googled it and thought nearly the exact same thing as you.
I noticed I could be in Spokane in 80 minutes but still live in a pristine small Idaho Mountain town along I-90.
This post was edited on 6/28/20 at 2:39 pm
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:09 pm to red sox fan 13
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Have fun when Yellowstone blows up and you die instantly.
Baw, you never climbed to the top of Mt St Helens, looked down into its beauty and sucked in all the micro particle ashes???? Yellowstone, pffffft.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:09 pm to tirebiter
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wyoming
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no state income tax
Saw that while doing a little research last night. That's pretty damn appealing.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:09 pm to fallguy_1978
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I think I'm a little too spoiled by modern conveniences to live that far off the grid.
Conveniences such as? We don't have stores or restaurants (we do have a food truck that serves hamburgers and milkshakes that is open for about 4 months). I can order groceries online and they will usually arrive the next day. Amazon takes 10 days or so. The village I live in is part of this Park. Home Sweet Home
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:13 pm to jkylejohnson
quote:Yes, for pre-retirement and damn sure while drawing down retirement accounts.
Saw that while doing a little research last night. That's pretty damn appealing.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:13 pm to jkylejohnson
Wyoming.
Too many Hollywood types into other 2
Too many Hollywood types into other 2
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:14 pm to TimeOutdoors
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Where are you considering?
Haines in SE, Copper Center area near Wrangell St Elias, Talkeetna.
The Kenai has become too populated imo and Southeast winters have too many freeze/thaw cycles.
The Northern Panhandle is spectacular though so Haines is my top choice.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:15 pm to tirebiter
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wife believes MT will be too cold and snowy during the winters for her.
Not that this would change her mind, but it’s a dry cold and that makes it easy.
You can walk around in t-shirt when it’s eight degrees outside, and it’s not bothersome.
The reduced light in winter effects some people. But it didn’t bother me.
The short winter days were a consideration for me when I looked at living in Alaska. It’s just so extreme.
This post was edited on 6/28/20 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:17 pm to jkylejohnson
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Saw that while doing a little research last night. That's pretty damn appealing.
It’s cheaper for me to live in Jackson, than it is for me to live over the mountain in Driggs or Victor.
And it’s because of the income tax.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:19 pm to TimeOutdoors
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The village I live in is part of this Park. Home Sweet Home
You in Port Alsworth?
Lake Clark is the most spectacular NP in the country. By a margin.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:19 pm to Cosmo
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So the part of Wyoming that is a little slice of San Francisco?
Have you ever been to Wyoming? Almost the entire state is a desolate piece of shite. The quadrant starting at Pinedale and going NW is probably where the best scenery is.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:20 pm to jkylejohnson
Already in the process of moving to Montana. My agent is working out the final details for the new house
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Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:21 pm to Lima Whiskey
What is the kayaking like
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:25 pm to jkylejohnson
I had some friends who went to work in Bozeman, Montana for a while and they said it was amazing. The only place I've been to out there is Big Sky. It was awesome and I'm sure living in one of the small towns outside the tourist areas is pretty cool.
I've heard good things about Boise booming due to a pretty healthy growth in the tech sector. Again, I would imagine being just outside the more crowded parts would be great. Plenty to do recreationally and get to have peace, quiet, and beautiful natural scenery when you come home to unwind...sounds pretty dope to me.
I've heard good things about Boise booming due to a pretty healthy growth in the tech sector. Again, I would imagine being just outside the more crowded parts would be great. Plenty to do recreationally and get to have peace, quiet, and beautiful natural scenery when you come home to unwind...sounds pretty dope to me.
Posted on 6/28/20 at 2:26 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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You in Port Alsworth?
I am. Pretty good folks out here and pretty unique in that we have two air strips. Guy built the first one and sold it. Then he started clearing for a place to keep his planes and the new owners told him he couldn't do it.. so he just built a new air strip. Something along those lines anyway, from what I understand. The Park is pretty incredible and provides me with about 4 million acres to get out and explore. Fishing is great (even though I am still learning how to fish this lake). Monster Greyling and Northern Pike, plenty of salmon, but Lake Trout are my nemesis. I can look out my window with binoculars and see Dall Sheep pretty much any afternoon.
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