Which state would you want to live in?

[BigRedChief]

This poll is only for the 50 states. Vbulletin forums at this level can only do 50 choices. So no international choices or Gaz option.

You determine the reason. Whatever reason, its your reason.

You want to live at the beach? Desert? Mountains? whatever.

You want to live there for the climate, job market, culture etc.

Live there when you no have kids, when your retired etc.

It's your call and vote.

Poll forthcoming

[In58men]

This has nothing to do with food

[KCUnited]

Drunken

[TLO]

Inb4 poll

[Rain Man]

Inb4.

Hey, that really is fun.

[hometeam]

First vote and I am winning with 100%

Missouri is ok, I just want to be able to smoke pot without getting hassled :/

[Deberg_1990]

This has nothing to do with food

It could be, if you base your vote on food. BBQ, seafood, Mexican, Italian , etc...,

[PHOG]

Nirvana

[BigRedChief]

First vote and I am winning with 100%

Missouri is ok, I just want to be able to smoke pot without getting hassled :/To each their own but it would seem to me that life built around smoking pot is not a life well lived.

[In58men]

It could be, if you base your vote on food. BBQ, seafood, Mexican, Italian , etc...,

This thread is going to crash and burn. Nobody gives a **** to know where you want to live.

[Mennonite]

Hawaii. I hate winter.

[LoneWolf]

Hawaii when I retire. It is the most laid back and beautiful place I've ever visited. The wife and I plan on buying a place on Maui when we retire and living on the island for 6 months every year and coming back to Kansas for the other 6 months.

[TLO]

Montana.

Just because.

[DaFace]

Right where I am, thanks.

[hometeam]

To each their own but it would seem to me that life built around smoking pot is not a life well lived.

Im not talking about a life built around smoking pot. Im not talking about sitting around smoking pot 24/7.

Im a professional in my field, pay my taxes, and live a normal life like anyone else. I would do the same no matter where I lived.

I just really love the fact that I wouldn't be considered a criminal in CO for indulging in my own home, not hurting anyone. Plus, I could troll Bronco fans.

[Mennonite]

I have nothing against people smoking weed, but I hate the fact that so many people who do smoke, talk about it incessantly.

[BigRedChief]

Hawaii when I retire. It is the most laid back and beautiful place I've ever visited. The wife and I plan on buying a place on Maui when we retire and living on the island for 6 months every year and coming back to Kansas for the other 6 months.Hopefully, you are making good money or will before retirement. Your going to need it.;)

[DaFace]

I have nothing against people smoking weed, but I hate the fact that so many people who do smoke, talk about it incessantly.

If someone smokes but never talks about it, how would you know?

[Katipan]

To each their own but it would seem to me that life built around smoking pot is not a life well lived.

It's the joy of building a well lived life that won't be destroyed because you happened to smoke pot.

Thanks for the poll, tho!

[Mennonite]

Hopefully, you are making good money or will before retirement. Your going to need it.;)


He can always supplement his income by solving crimes with the help with of his buddies from Nam.

[BigRedChief]

Plus, I could troll Bronco fans.Thats a good reason.:thumb:

[Mennonite]

If someone smokes but never talks about it, how would you know?


...you're blowin' my mind, man

[Katipan]

I have nothing against people smoking weed, but I hate the fact that so many people who do smoke, talk about it incessantly.

I bet I talk about weed a lot more these days than ever before. Give a girl her victory dance. Geesh.

[PHOG]

I have nothing against people smoking weed, but I hate the fact that so many people who do smoke, talk about it incessantly.
Obsess much?

[BigRedChief]

Thanks for the poll, tho!No one cares
/Inmem58

[LoneWolf]

Hopefully, you are making good money or will before retirement. Your going to need it.;)

At the moment I do pretty well for myself and the wife makes a good living. I inherited a decent sum of money from my grandfather a few years ago that has performed well in the stock market.

Things can change quickly, but if I'm not able to retire in Hawaii I will be very disappointed.

[Easy 6]

Hawaii. I hate winter.

This.

I want mountains, ocean and heat... in short, I want it all and Hawaii has it.

[BigRedChief]

At the moment I do pretty well for myself and the wife makes a good living. I inherited a decent sum of money from my grandfather a few years ago that has performed well in the stock market.

Things can change quickly, but if I'm not able to retire in Hawaii I will be very disappointed.Cool :thumb:

I wouldn't like the oppressive heat. In Florida we get it for 3.5 months but then we get repaid with 5-6 months of 70-80 degree weather.

[Bowser]

None of them. They're all full of fascists. /BEP

[a pp roach]

Watchyourtone

[LoneWolf]

Cool :thumb:

I wouldn't like the oppressive heat. In Florida we get it for 3.5 months but then we get repaid with 5-6 months of 70-80 degree weather.

I've been to Florida in August and the heat in Hawaii doesn't come close to being that hot or humid. I've been to Maui, Oahu, and Kuaui several times and the temps have never been unbearable (usually in the 80s).

[DaFace]

I couldn't do Hawaii. That's a long way to go to find snow to ski on.

[Baby Lee]

You're missing 7 states.

[Bearcat]

Where do you live, BRC? I don't think you've ever mentioned it.

[Bearcat]

Seriously though, I enjoy the midwest, but if I moved, I'd like to try out Colorado or Arizona.

[Bwana]

I'm good where I'm at.

[Bowser]

Where do you live, BRC? I don't think you've ever mentioned it.

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[rockymtnchief]

I'm good where I'm at.

Ditto:thumb:

[MahiMike]

Almost went with California. Dreamed bigger and went with Hawaii.

[BigRedChief]

I'm good where I'm at.Yep, you know how to party among wild bears. Thats some manly shit I wouldn't even want to try at this point in my life. How about getting some pics next time your out?:thumb:

[BigRedChief]

Where do you live, BRC? I don't think you've ever mentioned it.
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[BigRedChief]

I've been to Florida in August and the heat in Hawaii doesn't come close to being that hot or humid. I've been to Maui, Oahu, and Kuaui several times and the temps have never been unbearable (usually in the 80s).Most people come down here in July and August, the worst months of the year. They also go to Orlando which has no wind from the ocean and balmy humidity.

Hawaii is good if you have money. I'd rather have more house and amenities in Florida than just be in Hawaii. But, Hawaii is a very cool place.

[2bikemike]

I can't really decide where I would like to live. I love a lot about California, the weather, Beaches, and mountains. Cost of home ownership is not a big deal for me as I am a long time homeowner. Property taxes aren't too bad considering they have a form of a cap. Utilities aren't bad because you don't need a lot of heating and cooling.

I hate the politics and general dumbassery of the elected officials.

I like Hawaii, Maui in particular but think I would get Island Fever.

I definitely don't want to be in the flat lands, I need the Mountain views. We would prefer a mild climate not too cold not too hot.

Its a tough decision that Mrs. 2Bike and I have been batting around the last couple of years. She would really like to stay here but I on the other hand think about cashing out of Calif. and getting a lot more bang for my retirement buck.

[CoMoChief]

Colorado and it's not even close.

SOOOO much to do in that state.

[lewdog]

Welp, I am living where I chose to live and couldn't be happier. That a nice feeling.

[88TG88]

Montana seems nice

[Mennonite]

is there a worse state than Arkansas?

[stumppy]

You left out Bliss. Thats where I want to live.

[BigRedChief]

is there a worse state than Arkansas?You ever been to Mississippi?

[lewdog]

Montana seems nice

:thumb:

It is. Just a totally different pace of life amongst beautiful surroundings in most every direction.

[BigRedChief]

You left out Bliss. Thats where I want to live.You live in beltbuckle of the bible belt. The land of cashew chicken, fassnight park and MSU. Is that not bliss?

[007]

I have always said Colorado. Of course, after spending time up in Omaha this weekend I actually would consider Nebraska. But that has more to do with the people I know and the people I met.

[Baby Lee]

My choices vary wildly by the circumstances of 'living in a state."

Is money an object? No in the sense of 'can I spend like an asshole?' but more like 'rent and utilities are not a concern.'

Do I have any control over where I end up in said state? I'd love to live in NY's five boroughs [preferably Manhattan], but would probably prefer Alaska or Idaho to Buffalo, NY.

Do I have any control/sway over who joins me. ie, does moving somewhere remote demand loved ones or close friends remain behind, or do I get a 'who's with me' opportunity?

In all, the two things that keep me from saying Manhattan, full stop, is;

Cars, and
a space to wield power tools, woodworking, metal working, welding, motor and electronics repair/fabrication, all are such a source of relaxation.

[ThaVirus]

There are far too many variables.. But assuming there was a "good" job waiting for me wherever I went, the places that stand out to me most:

Miami, FL

San Diego, CA

Anywhere, HI

[Coochie liquor]

I love Florida, don't really think I could live somewhere else. But if I did it would be Cali. The reggae scene there is so much bigger than in Florida. So although I may regret it I chose Cali!

[kcchiefsus]

Always been a fan of Colorado, and being able to smoke weed legally there just ups the ante.

For somebody who enjoys spending time in the outdoors Colorado is Mecca and I hope to eventually settle there someday.

[loochy]

If not for the people, the government, and the cost of living, I'd choose California. The state has everything: beaches, mountains, forests, deserts, heat, cool, farmland...it's a naturally incredible state.

[blaise]

We had a chance to relocate to Hawaii a few years ago but we turned it down. People we knew that lived there said they got sick of it after a couple of years.

[JoeyChuckles]

Poll fail: I can't choose D.C.

[blaise]

Poll fail: I can't choose D.C.

You could live in Bethesda, MD. That's right next to the only livable area of DC anyway.

[Mosbonian]

is there a worse state than Arkansas?

I can think of several....and some would surprise you.

But without blinking I would say:

West Virginia, Mississippi, Michigan....

[007]

Nobody likes Mrs. Ippi

[Katipan]

Colorado leading doesn't surprise me but really?... No one wants to live in New York? And is the east coast really that bad or did everyone pick for nature and pot?

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Jalisco

[Reerun_KC]

This poll sucks. I want to chose all of them and submit that I want to live in all of them...

Poll Fail...

[Rausch]

Colorado leading doesn't surprise me but really?... No one wants to live in New York? And is the east coast really that bad or did everyone pick for nature and pot?

The east coast has all the negatives of big city life without the positives of the great weather on the WC.

[Rausch]

Nevada.

Very liberal laws, lots of desert and open space, can landscape once and never have to do it again.

And at least in Vegas there are very tall walls to separate neighbors and a lot of desert to stumble through before the worst of society finds you on the outskirts...

[blaise]

I chose Massachusetts but it would really only be if it was Cape Cod.

[Mosbonian]

The east coast has all the negatives of big city life without the positives of the great weather on the WC.

Right now the West Coast is having one of the worst droughts....and even if it wasn't I'm not sure I would live there because of the high cost of living.

I voted South Carolina.....beaches, mountains, and golf almost all year round.

[Why Not?]

Right here in Ari-bad ass-zona

But I do love that the homeland(Hawaii)is getting so much love here. It is an awesome place to live!

[Rausch]

Right here in Ari-bad ass-zona

But I do love that the homeland(Hawaii)is getting so much love here. It is an awesome place to live!

It's one thing to have an earthquake or fire or blizzard. There's at least some things there you can do to protect your family.

A whole bunch of go fuck yourself to living on a giant active volcano...

[Buehler445]

As long as I could achieve the same standard of living, Hawaii. I visited my buddy at Pearl. That place rules.

[BigRedChief]

Poll fail: I can't choose D.C.D.C. is not a state. Limit of 50 options. Your post fail pal.:Poke:

Guess we could have left off Mississippi. Who would want to live there their whole lives by choice?

[Reerun_KC]

I have lived in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Colorado...

I have been to every state in the country except Virginia, West Virginia, Oregon and Washington.

I would have to say, I would like to live in Idaho in the summer and the Florida Keys in the winter....

With stops enroute to see my buddy Buehler_445 and his awesome family and to get my Kansas fix....

[Why Not?]

It's one thing to have an earthquake or fire or blizzard. There's at least some things there you can do to protect your family.

A whole bunch of go **** yourself to living on a giant active volcano...

That's really only one Island and they can pretty much tell exactly when it is going to erupt. No one has been hurt by a volcano eruption in Hawaii for as long as I can remember. It's actually really cool to see it erupt.

[Reerun_KC]

Oklahoma is having earthquakes almost daily here...

We have average a 3.5 almost every day...

[frankotank]

saw this the other day.
yay Missouri. yay Michigan. good to know the two states I've lived in for 99.9 % of my life made the top 10. but wait....there's more! I spent .1 % of my life in Arkansas. yup, top 10.

I'm a loser baby.....

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101770101

[dilligaf]

Idaho. America's best kept secret.

[Katipan]

Oklahoma is having earthquakes almost daily here...

We have average a 3.5 almost every day...

Frack that.

Heh, earthquakes don't bother me. All those quakes growing up and we only lost one home to Northridge. Tornado alley and hurricane lane can go fuck themselves.

[Frosty]

I've thought for a while that I would like to live in the Bend/Redmond area of Oregon. Tons of hiking and mt biking opportunities (skiing, too, if that's your thing) and mild winters. Going back to a state income tax would suck, though.

That said, I like where I'm at (NE WA). If it weren't for the dipshits on the coast, this state would be perfect.

[BucEyedPea]

Idaho. America's best kept secret.

I helped my daughter do a study of Idaho when she was young and it sounded really nice. I just need to be on a coast, but not in a left-wing state. ( which is what a lot of those coastal states are) Besides, where I am located in Florida gets hurricane warnings but hasn't been hit in decades.

I'd pick Mass because it's charming, quaint, pretty with culture and history—but it's been run over with moonbats.

[Frosty]

Right now the West Coast is having one of the worst droughts....and even if it wasn't I'm not sure I would live there because of the high cost of living.

If by "West Coast", you mean "California", then yes.

[Mosbonian]

If by "West Coast", you mean "California", then yes.

Yes....but in all honesty I see no reason to live in Washington or Oregon either.

Nice to visit but wouldn't want to live there.

[Frosty]

Yes....but in all honesty I see no reason to live in Washington or Oregon either.

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[a pp roach]

I helped my daughter do a study of Idaho when she was young and it sounded really nice. I just need to be on a coast, but not in a left-wing state. ( which is what a lot of those coastal states are) Besides, where I am located in Florida gets hurricane warnings but hasn't been hit in decades.

I'd pick Mass because it's charming, quaint, pretty with culture and history—but it's been run over with moonbats.

Moonbats..are you kidding? The fiscal right is more than welcome in New England. Almost moreso than anywhere else in the country besides the conservative places. I mean NY is the place to be for greedy businessmen anyway. Unless you're just some anti-everything right winger who can't even handle minor social "left wing" ideas such as acceptance of others.

[Mosbonian]

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Glad you love living there...but that doesn't mean the rest of the world craves it.

[Frosty]

Glad you love living there...but that doesn't mean the rest of the world craves it.

Different strokes and all that but to say you can't see any reason to live there is a bit odd.

[Bufkin]

I voted South Dakota for obvious reasons.

[BucEyedPea]

Cool :thumb:

I wouldn't like the oppressive heat. In Florida we get it for 3.5 months but then we get repaid with 5-6 months of 70-80 degree weather.

9 months of nice weather and we're not as far south as Miami!

[Frosty]

I voted South Dakota for obvious reasons.

You like freezing your ass off in winter?

[Bufkin]

You like freezing your ass off in winter?
Close, but wrong. I've always wanted to receive a good old fashioned from a blonde near Abe Lincoln's nostril on Mount Rushmore. If I lived in South Dakota, I could do it weekly.

[BucEyedPea]

My choices vary wildly by the circumstances of 'living in a state."

Is money an object? No in the sense of 'can I spend like an asshole?' but more like 'rent and utilities are not a concern.'

Do I have any control over where I end up in said state? I'd love to live in NY's five boroughs [preferably Manhattan], but would probably prefer Alaska or Idaho to Buffalo, NY.

Do I have any control/sway over who joins me. ie, does moving somewhere remote demand loved ones or close friends remain behind, or do I get a 'who's with me' opportunity?

In all, the two things that keep me from saying Manhattan, full stop, is;

Cars, and
a space to wield power tools, woodworking, metal working, welding, motor and electronics repair/fabrication, all are such a source of relaxation.

You get a closet's worth of space in Manhattan for the price of a regular mortgage on a 3 bedroom home. Dirty city, aggressive and inconsiderate inhabitants.

[BucEyedPea]

I chose Massachusetts but it would really only be if it was Cape Cod.

Yeah, that's nice, but has an income tax.

[RealSNR]

I like having winters and actual changes of season. So Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and all those places can suck it.

New Hampshire seems nice, but I know next to nothing about it.

In terms of being close to family and friends in a nice city where my wife and I both love our current jobs, it's hard to top for me what I have right now living in Madison, WI. Arbitrarily picking a different state to live in even as just a hypothetical question is pretty hard to narrow down. I really don't care, honestly.

I'll just go with New Hampshire as a "seems nice" pick.

[Frosty]

it's hard to top for me what I have right now living in Madison, WI.

For some reason, I thought you lived in one of the Dakotas :hmmm:

[BucEyedPea]

Moonbats..are you kidding? The fiscal right is more than welcome in New England. Almost moreso than anywhere else in the country besides the conservative places. I mean NY is the place to be for greedy businessmen anyway. Unless you're just some anti-everything right winger who can't even handle minor social "left wing" ideas such as acceptance of others.

Bunch of assumptions there on minor social "left wing" ideas. You're wrong about Mass though. They've got Romney care and they ain't fiscally conservative just because some fiscal conservatives live there. I grew up there and left there. More people have left there in the past decade than ever too. Many went to southern NH.

I don't care for an income tax either.

[stumppy]

You live in beltbuckle of the bible belt. The land of cashew chicken, fassnight park and MSU. Is that not bliss?

Never cared much for bible thumpers, Leongs Tea House is long gone, Fassnight Park is where Jim Jones goes trolling for dates, and MSU just ain't the same as it was in my youth when it was SMS.
I've tried the chemical road to bliss but kept losing my way. :D

[BucEyedPea]

I like having winters and actual changes of season. So Hawaii, Florida, Arizona, and all those places can suck it.

New Hampshire seems nice, but I know next to nothing about it.

In terms of being close to family and friends in a nice city where my wife and I both love our current jobs, it's hard to top for me what I have right now living in Madison, WI. Arbitrarily picking a different state to live in even as just a hypothetical question is pretty hard to narrow down. I really don't care, honestly.

I'll just go with New Hampshire as a "seems nice" pick.

I really liked Madison WI when I worked there last May...as well as the surrounding areas getting to it from Milwaukee. It's a pretty city on those two lakes and very manageable to get around.

[BucEyedPea]

I wouldn't mind living in some different states/cities for a year at a time.

I'd pick the North Carolina Coast, inland in the foothills and mountains. Then outside Philly, in Maryland near the Coast, Maine, Oregon, Washington, Northern Cal, Colorado, Montana, Arizona and especially Alaska. I'd pick those states. Then parts of Europe, Italy, France, Austria, Norway and England.

Not Texas—way too flat but perhaps Austin and Hill Country but only for 6 months.

[RealSNR]

For some reason, I thought you lived in one of the Dakotas :hmmm:

Grew up in North Dakota and did a graduate program there after college.

[The Franchise]

Grew up in North Dakota and did a graduate program there after college.

I was born in North Dakota and lived in South Dakota for 11 years. I'll pass on those two states.

[98 SR20]

Washington for me. Gun laws there are better than California's. :thumb:

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

To each their own but it would seem to me that life built around smoking pot is not a life well lived.

Willie Nelson would disagree

[BigRedChief]

I was born in North Dakota and lived in South Dakota for 11 years. I'll pass on those two states.I've never had a desire to go to either of those states. What's there?

[ILChief]

Bunch of pothead donk fans

[ThaVirus]

I was born in North Dakota and lived in South Dakota for 11 years. I'll pass on those two states.


Ew.

[lewdog]

I was born in North Dakota and lived in South Dakota for 11 years. I'll pass on those two states.

People have a bad perception of the Dakotas. North Dakota fits many of those perceptions. I think South Dakota has some beautiful spots though. It's definitely the better of the two.

[BucEyedPea]

People have a bad perception of the Dakotas. North Dakota fits many of those perceptions. I think South Dakota has some beautiful spots though. It's definitely the better of the two.

Like the Badlands?

[lewdog]

Like the Badlands?

Yea badlands. Black Hills area is awesome. I liked Rapid City as far as a town goes as well.

[Frosty]

Yea badlands. Black Hills area is awesome. I liked Rapid City as far as a town goes as well.

I was doing some work in that area and spent some time in Watertown, SD. I felt like I had stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. The only thing that ruined it was the 90 mph winds blowing the garbage cans down the street.

Also, my sister and her family lived in Spearfish, SD for a while (it's near Sturgis). I guess it was pretty nice there. They also lived in Minot, ND. That wasn't so nice.

[Kansas City Kid]

I can think of several....and some would surprise you.

But without blinking I would say:

West Virginia, Mississippi, Michigan....

Michigan is the butthole of the US.

[Pepe Silvia]

Colorado or Arizona

[Kyle DeLexus]

I might need to rethink mine. I seem to be the only person that picked Georgia.

[Katipan]

I might need to rethink mine. I seem to be the only person that picked Georgia.

Colorado has almost the same amount of letters.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Colorado has almost the same amount of letters.

That has to be about the best reason to choose a state to live in right? Change me to Colorado.

[BigRedChief]

Bunch of pothead donk fansI'm surprised at the Colorado votes. Yeah the Rocky Mountains are really cool but the rest of the state is meh and they have the Broncos in the state.

I wonder if the legalization of the weed hadn't happened if it would still get the votes. What if Mississippi legalized weed? Would everyone want to move there?

[BWillie]

I'm simply amazed that Montana and Colorado are winning. I thought it would be California and Hawaii by a large margin

[BWillie]

I was doing some work in that area and spent some time in Watertown, SD. I felt like I had stepped into a Norman Rockwell painting. The only thing that ruined it was the 90 mph winds blowing the garbage cans down the street.

Also, my sister and her family lived in Spearfish, SD for a while (it's near Sturgis). I guess it was pretty nice there. They also lived in Minot, ND. That wasn't so nice.

None of those places are nice. Not at all

[Baby Lee]

I'm surprised at the Colorado votes. Yeah the Rocky Mountains are really cool but the rest of the state is meh and they have the Broncos in the state.

I wonder if the legalization of the weed hadn't happened if it would still get the votes. What if Mississippi legalized weed? Would everyone want to move there?

Ever drank water from a mountain stream?

Mother of God!!

We went RVing through the state when I was a kid, and many a time in the mountains we would just pull off to a little patch off the highway and you could wake up in the morning and carry your cup to the nearby stream and scoop a cup of the nectar of the Gods.

[Katipan]

Gee, I wonder why Colorado was such a vacation destination before pot was legalized.

[Katipan]

That has to be about the best reason to choose a state to live in right? Change me to Colorado.

You can come, but that's it.

[Bwana]

I'm simply amazed that Montana and Colorado are winning. I thought it would be California and Hawaii by a large margin

You know, MT and CO are a lot alike. Montana is CO without as many people and the traffic. I spend a lot of time in CO on business. I know if you're into getting away from all the people it's a lot easier up here. If I want to get away from all the people I know a lot of places around here to do that and that's how I relax. I'm into fishing, ATVing and the mountains which is why I choose to live here. It's all what you're into and how you choose to relax.

[rockymtnchief]

You know, MT and CO are a lot alike. Montana is CO without as many people and the traffic. I spend a lot of time in CO on business. I know if you're into getting away from all the people it's a lot easier up here. If I want to get away from all the people I know a lot of places around here to do that and that's how I relax. I'm into fishing, ATVing and the mountains which is why I choose to live here. It's all what you're into and how you choose to relax.
I climbed 3 14ners when I lived in Co. and didn't get any sense of accomplishment because there were already 20 people at the top. Plus, you can't rip your clothes off and have a quicky with the old lady when you summit because of all the people around. Up here, I can hike anywhere and be alone and get away. I prefer it that way. Not to mention, you see a lot more wildlife that way.

[Pablo]

LMAO

I voted for South Dakota instead of South Carolina.

Not only no. Fuck no.

[Bwana]

I climbed 3 14ners when I lived in Co. and didn't get any sense of accomplishment because there were already 20 people at the top. Plus, you can't rip your clothes off and have a quicky with the old lady when you summit because of all the people around. Up here, I can hike anywhere and be alone and get away. I prefer it that way. Not to mention, you see a lot more wildlife that way.

Bingo

[BigRedChief]

Ever drank water from a mountain stream?
Yes. But, I still prefer the ocean, beach and sunsets. This is my neighborhood.

[sedated]

To each their own but it would seem to me that life built around smoking pot is not a life well lived.

Its not built around smoking pot. Its built around not getting arrested from smoking pot.

[saphojunkie]

Cool :thumb:

I wouldn't like the oppressive heat. In Florida we get it for 3.5 months but then we get repaid with 5-6 months of 70-80 degree weather.

The fuck are you talking about?

Hawaii is perfect. Year round.

http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/honolulu-hi/96814/month/348211?monyr=7/01/2013

[BucEyedPea]

Yes. But, I still prefer the ocean, beach and sunsets. This is my neighborhood.

I have peacocks roaming my lawn or neighborhood, white herons or egrets, mama ducks with her ducklings. You may bump into a manatee under water in certain swimming areas, gators may be around, even sometimes in your pool, or get in your living room and a python may occasionally be found in your toilet or outdoor grill but that's our wildlife!

[BucEyedPea]

One year before I moved here, I flew down from Boston and it was 101° in the city but 88 in Tampa. It was in July or August too. August is pretty oppressive—like sitting in a sauna or steam bath. But this time of year we just stay indoors with our central AC more or float in our pools if we go out. We have the remaining 9 months to be out.

[BucEyedPea]

I even saw the Florida bobcat once on the side of the highway running behind some brush.
I saw a wild boar, a baby, outside my glass bathroom in the middle of the night in my surrounding garden.

[BigRedChief]

I even saw the Florida bobcat once on the side of the highway running behind some brush.
I saw a wild boar, a baby, outside my glass bathroom in the middle of the night in my surrounding garden.People think of Florida they think of South Beach or Disney world. But Florida has more ranch land, working cowboys and cattle than Texas. It's a weird state. Very urban but also lots of wildlife that could hurt you lurking around.

[Katipan]

No, people think of bugs, humidity, and alligators. Like a less exotic Australia.

But that's cool if that's your thing.

[saphojunkie]

I think of oppressive humidity, oppressive lingering racial issues, and the most fucked up criminals America can possible create.

It's like a pressure cooker for everything wrong with this country.

Which is why the Florida Keys have to party so fucking hard. I mean... how can you live in a place like Florida and NOT have a drive through daiquiri shop?

[BigRedChief]

No, people think of bugs, humidity, and alligators. Like a less exotic Australia.

But that's cool if that's your thing.Good with the bad in every place. At least I don't have to protect my beer in a cooler from a frikking bear.:p

[Katipan]

plus you're pretty much guaranteed that God is going to beat the shit out of you once a year.

Like 50 shades of Grace.

[Katipan]

Good with the bad in every place. At least I don't have to protect my beer in a cooler from a frikking bear.:p

This is a very good point.

[BigRedChief]

I think of oppressive humidity, oppressive lingering racial issues, and the most fucked up criminals America can possible create.

It's like a pressure cooker for everything wrong with this country.
The northern part is an extension of the argricultual South. The middle is middle America. Suburbia, Urban, Dems, Republicans, cattle and Disney. South Florida is LA, NY with many minorities mixed in with some mother fucking rich people. It's a mirror of America. You don't like what is staring back at you change it.
Which is why the Florida Keys have to party so fucking hard. I mean... how can you live in a place like Florida and NOT have a drive through daiquiri shop?Don't forget the mandatory coolers with built-in blenders.

[Bwana]

Good with the bad in every place. At least I don't have to protect my beer in a cooler from a frikking bear.:p

True but..........

[BigRedChief]

True but..........Man thats awesome. Thats where you camp?

[Bwana]

A shot in the same area from this last April:

[BigRedChief]

A shot in the same area from this last April:Too cold for me. It gets below 60, I'm cold now.

[Donger]

True but..........

Meh.

http://www.aspenhighlandsvillage.com/Images/MaroonBells-img1.jpg

[Bwana]

Man thats awesome. Thats where you camp?

That's where I ride.

[RunKC]

Oregon, particularly the Portland area. I love the Pacific Northwest.

[Reaper16]

Vermont. It's gorgeous, has incredible produce & cheese, a great DIY mindset among its people, and has basically the best beer in the world.

Only downsides would be 1.) harsh winters (but I can handle those) and 2.) tons of Red Sox fans.

[Bwana]

Meh.



Nice, reminds me of Flathead Lake here in MT.

[Katipan]

Nice, reminds me of Flathead Lake here in MT.

Is the whole thing clear? Donger (lol, I just had to add Donger to my dictionary) made a compelling argument but that's just gorgeous.

[Donger]

Nice, reminds me of Flathead Lake here in MT.

That's gorgeous.

[dirk digler]

I picked Oregon, was there a couple of years ago and really loved it. I love Hawaii too.

Is there anybody from Oregon that posts here? Curious their thoughts on living there.

[BucEyedPea]

Vermont. It's gorgeous, has incredible produce & cheese, a great DIY mindset among its people, and has basically the best beer in the world.

Only downsides would be 1.) harsh winters (but I can handle those) and 2.) tons of Red Sox fans.

LMAO Yeah, there's those.

[BucEyedPea]

People think of Florida they think of South Beach or Disney world. But Florida has more ranch land, working cowboys and cattle than Texas. It's a weird state. Very urban but also lots of wildlife that could hurt you lurking around.

Yeah it does have a cattle industry. And lots of horse riders. It's a diverse state. Plus, we got pythons!!! Who can envy THAT?


BTW Florida beef is not tasty—at all.

[BucEyedPea]

No, people think of bugs, humidity, and alligators. Like a less exotic Australia.

But that's cool if that's your thing.

What you don't like the idea of putting a saddle on a giant cock roach?

[Katipan]

What you don't like the idea of putting a saddle on a giant cock roach?

Hey I've been married.

[dirk digler]

BTW Florida beef is not tasty—at all.

I am sure you have had plenty to be an expert on it :p

[RealSNR]

People have a bad perception of the Dakotas. North Dakota fits many of those perceptions. I think South Dakota has some beautiful spots though. It's definitely the better of the two.

Live in Fargo or Grand Forks and it's not so bad.

I know right now with the Bakken oil boom, it fucking sucks living in western ND. And that includes Bismarck and Minot... they're basically receiving a lot of the shitty people that come from all over to work for the oil companies. Housing prices have skyrocketed out there. The economies in places like Williston is completely unsustainable for the citizens who lived there before the boom took place.

If you want to live west of the Red River valley but east of the oil crap, your only options are shit hole towns like Devils Lake, Jamestown, or Valley City.

[BWillie]

Based on this thread, I have learned that people value the outdoors much much more than I do

[BigRedChief]

That's where I ride.Don't you have treehuggers up there to bitch about your ATV tearing up the beauty?:p

Thats some cool shit. Riding an ATV with views like that is some special times.

[CHENZ A!]

You're all sleeping on KS.

[Baby Lee]

You're all sleeping on KS.

I fell asleep reading that sentence.

[Baby Lee]

Live in Fargo or Grand Forks and it's not so bad.

I know right now with the Bakken oil boom, it fucking sucks living in western ND. And that includes Bismarck and Minot... they're basically receiving a lot of the shitty people that come from all over to work for the oil companies. Housing prices have skyrocketed out there. The economies in places like Williston is completely unsustainable for the citizens who lived there before the boom took place.

If you want to live west of the Red River valley but east of the oil crap, your only options are shit hole towns like Devils Lake, Jamestown, or Valley City.

If you want to know how redneck my roots are, I have 3 cousins from all around the states, well the south, who've moved up there for pipeline work.

[lewdog]

Bwana is almost making me want to move back there. But my parents were driving in snow in June this year while I had already been swimming for 2 months down here. I think I'll stay. :D

[BigRedChief]

If you want to know how redneck my roots are, Dude, my redneck family would run circles around your redneck roots. :p

[Bwana]

Is the whole thing clear? Donger (lol, I just had to add Donger to my dictionary) made a compelling argument but that's just gorgeous.

Indeed it is.

[Bwana]

Don't you have treehuggers up there to bitch about your ATV tearing up the beauty?:p

Thats some cool shit. Riding an ATV with views like that is some special times.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah. Montana is the 4th largest state so there is plenty of places for all to go.

[Frosty]

I picked Oregon, was there a couple of years ago and really loved it. I love Hawaii too.

Is there anybody from Oregon that posts here? Curious their thoughts on living there.

I lived in Oregon for 22 years, mostly in the Salem area.

[Bearcat]

You know, MT and CO are a lot alike. Montana is CO without as many people and the traffic. I spend a lot of time in CO on business. I know if you're into getting away from all the people it's a lot easier up here. If I want to get away from all the people I know a lot of places around here to do that and that's how I relax. I'm into fishing, ATVing and the mountains which is why I choose to live here. It's all what you're into and how you choose to relax.

I was looking around the internet for a secluded cabin for rent a few weeks back, mostly in Colorado, and damn it was a lot harder than I thought. I'm out of suburbia now, so I wasn't looking for 'secluded, if you ignore those houses over there'. I know the vast majority of stuff for rent is going to be near skiing/golfing/attractions, but it was still surprising.

[Bwana]

I was looking around the internet for a secluded cabin for rent a few weeks back, mostly in Colorado, and damn it was a lot harder than I thought. I'm out of suburbia now, so I wasn't looking for 'secluded, if you ignore those houses over there'. I know the vast majority of stuff for rent is going to be near skiing/golfing/attractions, but it was still surprising.

There are plenty of cabins to rent in the mountains around here for a reasonable price. It really depends on exactly what you are looking for.

[Bearcat]

There are plenty of cabins to rent in the mountains around here for a reasonable price. It really depends on exactly what you are looking for.

At the time it was for a few days of peace and quiet with a change of scenery, without needing to drive for more than a day or fly. Given more time, a few days of being in BFE with a nice view, hiking and maybe ATVing or fishing, would be all I need.... and uh, maybe the internet. :D

[98 SR20]

Oregon, particularly the Portland area. I love the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon would be my second choice. Been up there a few times, really nice up there.

[Munson]

As of right now, I'd have to pick Utah.

Last week, I went to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park in the southwestern portion of the state. Felt like I was in heaven.

I've only been to Utah in the spring and summer, so I don't know how bad the winters are. But it couldn't be any worse than Kansas.

Honorable mentions:

Arizona (Flagstaff or Phoenix area)
Texas (but not too close to the border)
Montana (thanks to all the pics from Bwana)
Colorado (the western half)

[BigRedChief]

I was looking around the internet for a secluded cabin for rent a few weeks back, mostly in Colorado, and damn it was a lot harder than I thought. I'm out of suburbia now, so I wasn't looking for 'secluded, if you ignore those houses over there'. I know the vast majority of stuff for rent is going to be near skiing/golfing/attractions, but it was still surprising.We rented one of those YMCA cabins in Estes park one year. I thought it would be just rows and rows of cabins. But, we couldn't see anyone else. It was in the middle of the woods with a dirt road. Had everything you need in the cabin.

[TimeForWasp]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

[ThaVirus]

No, people think of bugs, humidity, and alligators. Like a less exotic Australia.

But that's cool if that's your thing.


We do have some of the worst bugs. Palmetto bugs are basically inch-long roaches with wings and the mosquitoes are the most aggressive I've ever encountered.

Humidity sucks in the summertime but I'm used to it by now. My skin gets very dry in the "winter time".

Gators are cool, if you ask me. I had family down here a couple weeks ago and they couldn't believe alligators were roaming free in our back yards and on golf courses and what not..

[Saccopoo]

As of right now, I'd have to pick Utah.

Last week, I went to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park in the southwestern portion of the state. Felt like I was in heaven.

Good choice.

Winter on the Wasatch Range = best skiing in the Western Hemisphere, hands down.

[a pp roach]

No votes for Illinois. That's impressive..try that on a Rams forum!

[RealSNR]

Thought this was interesting for this thread:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/17/map-happiness-benchmark_n_5592194.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

[lewdog]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

Fucking hippies in zoo town!

[Baby Lee]

No votes for Illinois. That's impressive..try that on a Rams forum!

Living in Illinois, your choices are Chicago or Kansas.

[Why Not?]

Man, I just got back from SF and even though I hate California, I think I want to live there one day. That is a cool city

[Katipan]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

We can't really openly smoke it. But we can sure openly buy it.

[BigRedChief]

Man, I just got back from SF and even though I hate California, I think I want to live there one day. That is a cool cityI spent the summer in San Fransisco one year. Really cool city to visit. Way too expensive to live in though.

[BigRedChief]

As of right now, I'd have to pick Utah.

Last week, I went to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park in the southwestern portion of the state. Felt like I was in heaven.I've heard it was beautiful in person. Is there a "better" place to go inside the parks then some other spots?

[kcpasco]

Like Colorado, Washington has mountains and legalized pot. But it also has an ocean view and hardly any Donk fans.

[Cannibal]

I spent the summer in San Fransisco one year. Really cool city to visit. Way too expensive to live in though.

I've been there a couple times ad loved it.

[Why Not?]

I spent the summer in San Fransisco one year. Really cool city to visit. Way too expensive to live in though.

Agreed. If I hit the powerball though... I'm there!

[rockymtnchief]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

No kidding! I walked through the Zoo Town farmers market (I think that's what it was) and walked away with a buzz. It's been 8 years ago, so I'm not sure what it was or why my sorry ass was there.

[rico]

New York so far has 0 votes and New Jersey has 1.

LMAO

[cmh6476]

bunch of closet donkey fans

[Katipan]

Like Colorado, Washington has mountains and legalized pot. But it also has an ocean view and hardly any Donk fans.

And about 1,000 less hours of sunshine. But I would live in Washington.

[GloucesterChief]

Virginia anywhere but NoVA. In fact, I purpose that Virginia give Alexandria and Arlington back to DC.

Hampton Roads is great. Shenandoah and all along the Blue Ridge mountains is very pretty. Richmond is decent and south central Virginia is underrated as far as scenery goes.

[BucEyedPea]

Virginia anywhere but NoVA. In fact, I purpose that Virginia give Alexandria and Arlington back to DC.

Hampton Roads is great. Shenandoah and all along the Blue Ridge mountains is very pretty. Richmond is decent and south central Virginia is underrated as far as scenery goes.

I love Virginia. Beautiful and charming. Almost moved there instead of here too.

[Munson]

I've heard it was beautiful in person. Is there a "better" place to go inside the parks then some other spots?

Yeah, some places are more scenic than others. But it also depends on your perspective.

For example, at Zion, you can get some pretty good views of the sandstone cliffs while on the canyon floor. But if you hike 1,500 ft. all the way up the Angels Landing trail, you'll get an epic view.

At Bryce Canyon, you didn't have to hike at all for epic views. Just pull up to the parking lot at the designated view points, and walk up to the edge. But its a lot more satisfying to hike the trails and see everything up close. So many amazing sandstone formations.

[Rain Man]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

If anyone is picking Colorado because they can sit around and smoke a joint, they're incredibly misguided. This state has so much to offer. I just spent the weekend in Aspen and went over Independence Pass, and there are a lot better things to do here than get wasted.

[Rain Man]

I also went to the Aspen Art Museum and laid under an interactive art exhibit. You lie down on a mat and they lower this big platform thing on you that puts weighted sand bags and seed bags over your various chakras using big weighted tendril-type things, and you lie there and look up at the tendrils and contemplate your existence. You don't need drugs for that.

[cmh6476]

wtf?

[Bwana]

Like Colorado, Washington has mountains and legalized pot. But it also has an ocean view and hardly any Donk fans.

Yeah and shit loads of wild fires right now. I was wondering where all the smoke was coming from around here and had to do a search.

[kcpasco]

Yeah and shit loads of wild fires right now. I was wondering where all the smoke was coming from around here and had to do a search.

Ya they are burning around Wenatchee. The haze is really bad where I am at.

[GloucesterChief]

Yeah and shit loads of wild fires right now. I was wondering where all the smoke was coming from around here and had to do a search.

Eastern Washington is high desert plains. They are not in the rain shadow like Western Washington.

[Third Eye]

Colorado is over rated here because of the pot thing. Honestly, they smoke pot here in montana openly. No biggy.

I can't imagine the pot thing has anything to do with it. Colorado is just an amazing state.

[Baby Lee]

New York so far has 0 votes and New Jersey has 1.

LMAO

Hey, I haven't voted, but I posted that I'd go NY, if I could be guaranteed a spot in the Boroughs, not some boonies 15 minutes outside Buffalo.

[KChiefs1]

As long as I could achieve the same standard of living, Hawaii. I visited my buddy at Pearl. That place rules.

You need to have a lot of capital moving from the Midwest to Hawaii. The housing cost alone would kill you.

[Frosty]

Ya they are burning around Wenatchee. The haze is really bad where I am at.

Saturday was really bad. Thick smoke that would make your eyes burn. However, it cleared out overnight and yesterday was beautiful. Cooler and no smoke.

It is supposed to be a lot cooler over the next few days with a chance of rain. That should help, though the Chelan fire will probably burn until the snow comes.

[BigRedChief]

Hey, I haven't voted, but I posted that I'd go NY, if I could be guaranteed a spot in the Boroughs, not some boonies 15 minutes outside Buffalo.I think some people don't realize how beautiful New York can be. The Catskills are beautiful. While we are at it, 1/2 of New Jersey has some beautiful land also.

[Chief_For_Life58]

who the hell is choosing missouri? haha

[BucEyedPea]

I think some people don't realize how beautiful New York can be. The Catskills are beautiful. While we are at it, 1/2 of New Jersey has some beautiful land also.

The Garden State. Definitely has some very nice areas. Unless you only see the heavy industrial parts near NYC. Then it looks like a dystopia.

Upstate NY is very nice and parts of Long Island too.

[Kansas City Kid]

Cape May in New Jersey is beautiful.

[Rain Man]

who the hell is choosing missouri? haha

Some people adore mosquitoes and humidity, I guess.

[BucEyedPea]

Some people adore mosquitoes and humidity, I guess.

That's Florida. But ya' know what? I was bit more in Mass and NH then down here. Our pool/patio areas are usually in screened-in cages. And we stay indoors more in summer, come out the other 9 months. In fact there's a virus in Mass now from bites making people ill.

[DrRyan]

Yeah, some places are more scenic than others. But it also depends on your perspective.

For example, at Zion, you can get some pretty good views of the sandstone cliffs while on the canyon floor. But if you hike 1,500 ft. all the way up the Angels Landing trail, you'll get an epic view.

At Bryce Canyon, you didn't have to hike at all for epic views. Just pull up to the parking lot at the designated view points, and walk up to the edge. But its a lot more satisfying to hike the trails and see everything up close. So many amazing sandstone formations.

Or hike the bottom though the virgin river. It is amazing in the canyon. I took this picture 4th of July two years ago down there.

[Munson]

Or hike the bottom though the virgin river. It is amazing in the canyon. I took this picture 4th of July two years ago down there.


Beautiful!

Is that the Narrows?

I would liked to have hiked it, but didn't have enough time. But I'm doing it next time for sure.

[Rain Man]

If I had to rank the fifty states in order based on my own personal preference, I would go like this:

Bring it on

Colorado
Alaska
Oregon
Utah

Sure, no problem

Wyoming
California
Hawaii
Washington
Idaho

Eh, Okay

New Mexico
Nevada
South Dakota
Montana
Florida
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Vermont
Michigan

If I have to

Arizona
New York
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Rhode Island
Maine
Texas

I'd really rather not

Iowa
Kentucky
Delaware
South Carolina
West Virginia
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Wisconsin

Please, no. Don't make me do it.

Indiana
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
New Jersey
Tennessee
Mississippi
Connecticut
Illinois
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Alabama
Ohio

[Donger]

Who was it on the other thread dogging Colorado?

[DrRyan]

Beautiful!

Is that the Narrows?

I would liked to have hiked it, but didn't have enough time. But I'm doing it next time for sure.

It is. Probably a top 5 hike of my life, maybe top 3 and I have been lucky enough to enjoy some really amazing backpacking/hiking. The Subway is next on my list when I make it back to Zion.

[Munson]

It is. Probably a top 5 hike of my life, maybe top 3 and I have been lucky enough to enjoy some really amazing backpacking/hiking. The Subway is next on my list when I make it back to Zion.


I want to do the Subway, too.

Actually, I want to hike all the trails at Zion, but just don't have the time.

[Marcellus]

I just got back from the Portland regional area.

2nd time going for vacation and I absolutely love it. Granted I haven't been there in the rainy season.

Went white water rafting, went to the coast, took a train to Seattle, went to about 12 breweries, had a great time.

Cost of living isn't outrageous either.

[Frosty]

I just got back from the Portland regional area.

2nd time going for vacation and I absolutely love it. Granted I haven't been there in the rainy season.

Went white water rafting, went to the coast, took a train to Seattle, went to about 12 breweries, had a great time.

Cost of living isn't outrageous either.

Everybody jokes about how Portland has two seasons - warm rain and cold rain - but it doesn't really rain there as much as people think. I've lived up here (NE WA) for 18 years and still miss the western Oregon weather.

[BigRedChief]

If I had to rank the fifty states in order based on my own personal preference, I would go like this:

Bring it on

Colorado
Alaska
Oregon
Utah

Sure, no problem

Wyoming
California
Hawaii
Washington
Idaho

Eh, Okay

New Mexico
Nevada
South Dakota
Montana
Florida
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Vermont
Michigan

If I have to

Arizona
New York
North Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Rhode Island
Maine
Texas

I'd really rather not

Iowa
Kentucky
Delaware
South Carolina
West Virginia
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Wisconsin

Please, no. Don't make me do it.

Indiana
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
New Jersey
Tennessee
Mississippi
Connecticut
Illinois
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Alabama
OhioI'm with you on the rather not and Don't make me do it part of the list.

[Katipan]

Sooooo lived here 3 months. No major change in my diet. I still have too many kids to eat out all the time. But we are outdoors every damn day doing something.

I drown in my skinniest jeans now.
This place is so cool.

[Donger]

No major change in my diet. I still have too many kids to eat out all the time.

I realize that they are your kids and you can make more, but you really shouldn't eat them.

[Katipan]

I realize that they are your kids and you can make more, but you really shouldn't eat them.

Doctor says I'm only allowed one more or they solder my zipper shut.
So watch your swimmers, Donger... Every wife has a price.

[Steron]

I hate the hot humid VA summer. I hear Colorado Springs is nice.

[Donger]

Doctor says I'm only allowed one more or they solder my zipper shut.
So watch your swimmers, Donger... Every wife has a price.

I have trained my boys to pull a 180 in the event that an egg is detected.

[Katipan]

I hate the hot humid VA summer. I hear Colorado Springs is nice.

There are several here that hate the springs. I've only been through it and in it as a tourist. And I loved it. But I dig an easy laid back atmosphere. Nightclubs and bars aren't really my top priority.

I'm sure I'll be a mountain hermit in my old age. Complete with Daniel Boone hat and beard.

[Donger]

I hate the hot humid VA summer. I hear Colorado Springs is nice.

The Springs is an interesting city. It feels very much like a military complex (which it is, really) and I understand that they have a pretty significant gang/meth problem. It is neat having Pike's Peak right there, though.

[Schnitzel]

It is. Probably a top 5 hike of my life, maybe top 3 and I have been lucky enough to enjoy some really amazing backpacking/hiking. The Subway is next on my list when I make it back to Zion.

I did the Narrows as well last year. It was amazing! Wanted to do Angel's Landing as well but didn't have enough time unfortunately...

[ThaVirus]

A bit off topic but we were talking about Florida wildlife a few pages back. I've lived in Orlando for almost 10 years now and had no idea we had otters. I'm looking at a fucking otter swimming in one of our apartment complex's ponds right now.

This is strange.

[BigRedChief]

A bit off topic but we were talking about Florida wildlife a few pages back. I've lived in Orlando for almost 10 years now and had no idea we had otters. I'm looking at a fucking otter swimming in one of our apartment complex's ponds right now.

This is strange.I live on the water. On an Island. 2 blocks away a coyote was spotted that had a family cat in its mouth.

[JohnnyHammersticks]

Love Colorado, not so sure about Colorado Springs. It's kind of the "Arizona/Texas" of Colorado politically and in terms of religion. Beautiful area, though.

My sweet spot is in between Denver and Boulder, west of the Boulder Turnpike. It's the best of both worlds. You're right in the middle of a major metro area, but you're 5 minutes away from some of the best road and mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking on the planet.

And if you have the right paperwork, you can grow legally grow 75 ganja plants in your basement. ;)

[ThaVirus]

I live on the water. On an Island. 2 blocks away a coyote was spotted that had a family cat in its mouth.


That is fucking strange. I JUST saw a coyote for the first time in Florida as well about 2 weeks ago.

It was in the middle of a busy ass street right in Orlando. Tons of city all around, but you know how Florida is. There's plenty of green, wooded areas and what not intertwined in the city.

[BigRedChief]

That is fucking strange. I JUST saw a coyote for the first time in Florida as well about 2 weeks ago.

It was in the middle of a busy ass street right in Orlando. Tons of city all around, but you know how Florida is. There's plenty of green, wooded areas and what not intertwined in the city.Wonder if this is a sign of the Apocalypse and we should start partying 24/7?

[clyde05]

Where I'm at or somewhere in Florida

[tredadda]

Colorado. Glad I have a house there and can't wait to move back there in about four years.