So I'm moving from San Diego to Ft. Collins, Co

Jared · 03-23-2007, 07:18 AM

I've been throwing the idea around for a while with my wife about leaving Southern California for a bit easier of a life somewhere else, and the time has come.

I got a really good job offer in Ft. Collins, so we'll be moving out there as soon as I can find a house. Hopefully we'll be there by the end of April.

We are mostly moving for quality of life issues. I love my job here, but with my wife and I both having really excellent jobs here, we still don't stand a chance to buy a home. We have a baby on the way, and I'm sure another one to follow her soon, so a two bedroom apartment is getting to be out of the question.

I went out and visited Ft. Collins a month or so ago on my interview, and I just loved the town. I'm not a big fan of Denver (the city) or Denver (the football team), but I can get over it (the former, not the latter). Go Chargers!

Looking at houses, it appears that the cost of living is going to be around 10000% less, so I think we are just going to have a more comfortable life out there.

I'm going to miss San Diego, with all the fun things to do, and all the great people. I'm going to miss the SD crew here on Yotatech, and miss my constant trips out to Anza Borrego. Now I'm REALLY glad I didn't decide on Long Travel, probably not much use for it in CO!

I am looking forward to meeting the Colorado crew, and seeing new offroading spots out there.

I'm not leaving this forum by any means, just moving locations.

Once again, I'll miss you SD yotatech guys... even Seth, the gay one!

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Marc P · 03-23-2007, 07:21 AM

Have a good time in CO. I hope you don't freeze. You are always welcome to join us in the desert when the winters there are too harsh.

Jared · 03-23-2007, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc P

Have a good time in CO. I hope you don't freeze. You are always welcome to join us in the desert when the winters there are too harsh.

haha, I'm sure I'll be fine. I'm more of a cold weather guy anyway. I'm now going to be able to drive to Steamboat in 3 hours, vs. Mammoth in 7 hours. I'll take that trade in!

I'm sure I'll be back here to offroad at somepoint.

norcalsvx · 03-23-2007, 08:18 AM

your going to miss the mexi food... i sure did when i moved

Flygtenstein · 03-23-2007, 08:23 AM

Fort Collins is terrible.

The snow is rarely heavy, the temps are seldom cold and we are far enough from Denver to feel like a real city.

Holler when you get here, there are some good folks in town.

deathrunner · 03-23-2007, 09:09 AM

See ya later, silly sailor.

neliconcept · 03-23-2007, 09:12 AM

Eldora isnt to far from FT C either, I might be joinin you in August and the rest of the CO crew (hopefully) when I goto CSU.

Jared · 03-23-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by deathrunner

See ya later, silly sailor.

I'll miss you sweety!

Jared · 03-23-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Flygtenstein

Fort Collins is terrible.

The snow is rarely heavy, the temps are seldom cold and we are far enough from Denver to feel like a real city.

Holler when you get here, there are some good folks in town.

Wow, didn't notice you were from Ft. Collins. I'll be sure and let you know when I get into town. So far I love the town, and the prices! You guys don't know how good you have it at bars, I couldn't believe that non-happyhour beers were only $3.50. Downtown here, you're lucky if you find something under $5.00 or $5.50

neliconcept · 03-23-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

Wow, didn't notice you were from Ft. Collins. I'll be sure and let you know when I get into town. So far I love the town, and the prices! You guys don't know how good you have it at bars, I couldn't believe that non-happyhour beers were only $3.50. Downtown here, you're lucky if you find something under $5.00 or $5.50

pfft 1.75 down in South Carolina. We got it good

96Blurple · 03-23-2007, 06:03 PM

Ft.Collins is a fun town!! I'm moving my brother and his wife out there in July!their moving for the same reasons as yourself!!I'll look you up for some wheel'n fun!!there is plenty of off-roading,dirtbiking and boating to do out there !!its a good move !!

Jared · 03-23-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by neliconcept

pfft 1.75 down in South Carolina. We got it good

$1.75 for a pint? Knowing South Carolina, that's probably just natty ice on tap eh?

j/k

Swank · 03-23-2007, 06:25 PM

Congrats on moving to Co. I moved out here from Ohio and Colorado is stuck with me. I lived in Avon for a year when I was a kid in 2nd grade and always wanted to be back here. I live in Colorado Springs and its cool.

neliconcept · 03-25-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jared

$1.75 for a pint? Knowing South Carolina, that's probably just natty ice on tap eh?

j/k

bud light, or miller, natty, id rather piss in my mouth then have natty.

Ric · 03-25-2007, 08:56 AM

Jared,
welcome, you will love it here, just dont tell anyone your from Ca. seems alot of Co. people dont much Ca. people.
other than that, sking, and wheeling,

let us know when ya get settled in, and we will do some wheeling.

tc · 03-25-2007, 09:08 AM

I grew up in San Diego and have lived in NC and OH, but CO is my favorite BY FAR. Contrary to popular belief, the winters here aren't bad (well, this one was...) and there's actually MORE days of sun here than San Diego. GORGEOUS sunrise/sunsets (none of that damn "marine layer" crap). And as you have mentioned, much more reasonable cost of living and less traffic/crowding.

I'm just down the road in Longmont - be sure to let us know when you're coming out!

Wife's 4runner · 03-25-2007, 09:32 AM

I am moving to Denver in three weeks. See you there.

Just Learning · 03-25-2007, 12:06 PM

3.50 for a non happy hour beer???????what ??? $2 at the nicest place hmmm it is kingman though

ski_freak · 03-25-2007, 08:48 PM

Good town to move to, with tons of great stuff to do! Good luck on the move, and when you get here, all to CO crew should meeet at the A-B brewery for some free :beer: .

Wife's 4runner · 03-26-2007, 02:03 AM

And yes, I am in favor of you leaving SoCal. Vote with your feet. California has become become a pinko commie, socialist, nanny, "you are the proles", overrun with illegals, state. In other words, may it be nuked first.

However, Norcal (north of the bay) is ok.

Look on the bright side, when global warming comes, LA and SFO will be underwater but us here in Colorado will be basking in the high housing prices with the transplants come flooding in begging for housing. Oh, do I sound jaded? Sorry, way too late at night.

Jared · 03-26-2007, 07:33 AM

My biggest concern that caused me to pick up and move was cost, but certainly other things helped the decision become easier. The California gun laws are ridiculous (Constitution anyone?), the absolute corruption in San Diego (Enron by the sea), the fact that EVERYTHING costs more here because of the threat of lawsuits ( Penske truck from SD to CO $1800, from Phoenix to CO $600 ), and dumb laws being passed like the anti-spanking law which would make spanking your child illegal (wtf?).

I won't miss the constant fear that my truck is going to get parted out or stolen and taken to Mexico either.

03-23-2007, 07:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	Have a good time in CO. I hope you don't freeze. You are always welcome to join us in the desert when the winters there are too harsh. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

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norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,132	your going to miss the mexi food... i sure did when i moved __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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Flygtenstein Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 4,246	Fort Collins is terrible. The snow is rarely heavy, the temps are seldom cold and we are far enough from Denver to feel like a real city. Holler when you get here, there are some good folks in town. __________________ Ease on down the road.

03-23-2007, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
deathrunner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 2,971	See ya later, silly sailor. __________________ IFS IS FOR LOSERS Decroded Piece of Crap

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Swank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 94	Congrats on moving to Co. I moved out here from Ohio and Colorado is stuck with me. I lived in Avon for a year when I was a kid in 2nd grade and always wanted to be back here. I live in Colorado Springs and its cool. __________________ 1991 4 Runner 4x4 3VZE Manual 1995 Jetta GLX VR6 Turbo

03-23-2007, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
neliconcept Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 0	Eldora isnt to far from FT C either, I might be joinin you in August and the rest of the CO crew (hopefully) when I goto CSU.

03-23-2007, 06:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
96Blurple Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOCal Posts: 24	Ft.Collins is a fun town!! I'm moving my brother and his wife out there in July!their moving for the same reasons as yourself!!I'll look you up for some wheel'n fun!!there is plenty of off-roading,dirtbiking and boating to do out there !!its a good move !!

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Ric Banned - User requested Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: earth Posts: 4,494	Jared, welcome, you will love it here, just dont tell anyone your from Ca. seems alot of Co. people dont much Ca. people. other than that, sking, and wheeling, let us know when ya get settled in, and we will do some wheeling.

03-25-2007, 09:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
tc Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 8,376	I grew up in San Diego and have lived in NC and OH, but CO is my favorite BY FAR. Contrary to popular belief, the winters here aren't bad (well, this one was...) and there's actually MORE days of sun here than San Diego. GORGEOUS sunrise/sunsets (none of that damn "marine layer" crap). And as you have mentioned, much more reasonable cost of living and less traffic/crowding. I'm just down the road in Longmont - be sure to let us know when you're coming out! __________________ Check out www.coTTORA.org to hook up with great Toyota 'wheelin' folks! Current - 93 4Runner: 3VZ 33"x10.50" no lift ARB F/R 96 Impala SS: My own personal cop car Previous - 89 2WD Pickup 22R, Fabtech "Ivan Dan" lift, 31x10.50, IASCA World Finals 4th Place Stop with the mods and get on the trail! Pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

03-25-2007, 09:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
Wife's 4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 101	I am moving to Denver in three weeks. See you there. __________________ 1999 stock 4runner SR5/Tow Package 88,000 miles 3rd owner E-locker/4.30 gearing/auto Blue

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Just Learning Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans Colorado Posts: 689	3.50 for a non happy hour beer???????what ??? $2 at the nicest place hmmm it is kingman though

03-25-2007, 08:48 PM	#19 (permalink)
ski_freak Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 13	Good town to move to, with tons of great stuff to do! Good luck on the move, and when you get here, all to CO crew should meeet at the A-B brewery for some free :beer: . __________________ Brandon -1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited -1980 Toyota Pickup LB Beer Scientist and Biology Student

03-26-2007, 02:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
Wife's 4runner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 101	And yes, I am in favor of you leaving SoCal. Vote with your feet. California has become become a pinko commie, socialist, nanny, "you are the proles", overrun with illegals, state. In other words, may it be nuked first. However, Norcal (north of the bay) is ok. Look on the bright side, when global warming comes, LA and SFO will be underwater but us here in Colorado will be basking in the high housing prices with the transplants come flooding in begging for housing. Oh, do I sound jaded? Sorry, way too late at night. __________________ 1999 stock 4runner SR5/Tow Package 88,000 miles 3rd owner E-locker/4.30 gearing/auto Blue

03-26-2007, 07:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
Jared Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Collins, Co Posts: 548	My biggest concern that caused me to pick up and move was cost, but certainly other things helped the decision become easier. The California gun laws are ridiculous (Constitution anyone?), the absolute corruption in San Diego (Enron by the sea), the fact that EVERYTHING costs more here because of the threat of lawsuits ( Penske truck from SD to CO $1800, from Phoenix to CO $600 ), and dumb laws being passed like the anti-spanking law which would make spanking your child illegal (wtf?). I won't miss the constant fear that my truck is going to get parted out or stolen and taken to Mexico either. __________________ 2003 4Runner V6 Sport / X-REAS Gone / Front Hoe's / Rear Deaver's + Hoes Demello Hybrid Sliders / Demello Bumper / 33" TrXus Mt's / Mojave Teflons / TC UCA's Source CO2 / Lightforce 240's / M8000 + Rockstomper Synth / Tubing Works Rear Cage! Profile and Pics

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