I think I'm going to try SF.
Things I will miss: Sub-$1M houses, living in the suburbs, the laid-back SoCal attitude, Santa Monica, 10 months of perfect weather, Mexican food, the Stealth in commercials.
Things I will not miss: The OMFG summer heat, having to drive everywhere.
Being libertarian, I don't know how I manage not to rage out here, but I make it work. God DAMN it is gorgeous.
The GF and I on a typical foggy morning:
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...tropy/file.jpg
The wife and I really enjoyed SF when we went the summer before last. Even in the summer, the golden gate bridge on a bicycle in mesh shorts was a terrible idea. While I love all the beautiful views around the city, I'm not a fan of the home architecture.
Good luck!
CA is a great place to visit, but I'd never want to live there, even if I could afford a house that offered everything my home in TX does. Just too expensive out there unless you bought a decade or two ago before the huge surge in pricing.
Thanks! Ha ha, yeah SF pretty much defines "microclimate". Wear layers. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by AdamVR4
The architecture... well let's be honest, it sucks. But of course you can't change anything because of the local gov. :rolleyes3:
I'm pretty much on a "get in and get out" strategy here in Cali. I can't imagine settling down here, and I think the whole state is still due for a major recession and real estate hit.Quote:
Originally Posted by UTRacerX9
In the meantime I'm having fun though, so why not?
Glad you are having fun Justin. Your "get in and get out" plan, that mean you're planning to return to TN? lol
How long have you been dating that girl now?
Who knows dude. I'm sort of a restless spirit. Fortunately I found a girl that's OK with that, isn't crazy about marriage, doesn't want kids, etc. Heck being a DINK is the only way you can survive in the city these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by green-lantern
It's been about 1y 4mo now I believe.
You lucky bastardQuote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
You can come further north into washington. No income tax?
Hahaha. :lo5l: Really though, in the South I swear there are no girls like that. I was starting to think I was going to be a bachelor for life. I had no idea this model existed.Quote:
Originally Posted by green-lanternYou lucky bastardQuote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
I've spent some time in Seattle and loved it, but if I were going for the no income tax thing I'd probably move to Austin TX.Quote:
Originally Posted by vroom4
I go there at least once a year to visit the in-laws its beautiful as well as weather is fantastic compared to coming from hot and humid North Texas. I hopefully plan to retire there someday...:D
Well the way I see it is if you don't like it you can try somewhere else.
I just wouldn't buy a place for awhile so I would make it easy to relocate,
Have fun!
I hated driving in SF, one of the two most horrible cities to drive in besides Washington DC
I've been a San Jose resident since 1983. IMO this is one of the best possible areas to live in. Proximity to SF, Monterey, Napa, Tahoe and many more can't be beat. If anything it's a little too cold but that's easily fixed.
Driving in SF can be challenging since left turns are pretty much illegal everywhere.
Justin - let me know if you do come this way.
Hilariously ironic, that. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Jimvr4
We wondered that too :p lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
No kidding though, glad you are doing well man!
I won't be driving. It will be two wheels only (bike and motorcycle). The Stealth will go into storage. There are some places outside the city proper that do classic car storage, where you can keep your car indoors and have access to it during business hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by DuTTch
BIG lifestyle change. Whew.
Just my opinion, but after living in Cali for almost 14 years, you probably won't like SF. Too bad you didn't consider San Diego, it's by far the bast place to live in California. It has better weather than LA, even though they're only 130 miles apart. It doesn't have the traffic problems that LA and SF have and you'd never have to worry about a good sports team distracting you from doing outdoor, fun stuff.
When I lost my job in San Diego, I had opportunities to stay in California, but without the benefits of living in San Diego, California had no appeal to me anymore.
Nice...motorcycle is about the only way to get around down there without having to worry about traffic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
But...trying to ride in winter season is chilly, figure 30-50 degrees.
Recalling a certain bike pic I didn't see that being a problem. :icon23:Quote:
Originally Posted by green-lantern
Just saying...
Ha, hey, getting laid wasn't the problem. It was the whole "relationship" thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Granny
Exactly..But if you have a steady flow of women sooner or later you find the right one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
You did better then me. LOL
I didn't find the right one until I was 30.
If you move will you be working for the same company?
No, I will resign. I'm actually in San Francisco right now. Got the final interview tomorrow with a company I really like. If I get the job, it's a done deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Granny
Well, it's done. San Francisco here I come!
Congrats Justin!
I was just thinking about you and wondering how it went today.
Very exciting. :)
welcome to norcal, if you havent already...www.norcal3s.com :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
Congrats bro!
Glad you're getting what you want. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Intropy
Congrats Justin. Livin' the dream lol
Welcome to SF Bay Area :D
Thanks all! Looking forward to it. Jim I'll be sure to hit you up when I get situated in the city.