Another San Diegan moving to Denver (me!)

[scaredyclassic]

i spent 6 years in a cool western state and wouldve stayed there if it were up to me. i expect life will be better in CO than CA.

[svelte]

[quote=Nor-LA-SD-guy]
Most people I know moved there had a very hard time moving back (Job, home, other things the tie you down) so it’s not that easy to just pick up and move back trust me, especially if you have family and the longer you are away the harder it will be to get back..
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This can be very true, I should have pointed that out also.

I have found that, once kids hit about 10-12 years old, moving long distances gets much more difficult. They get social ties, you get social ties, they stop viewing moving as an adventure, on and on. It’s still possible to move, but you risk them viewing you as Satan.

[svelte]

[quote=Nor-LA-SD-guy]
Most people I know moved there had a very hard time moving back (Job, home, other things the tie you down) so it’s not that easy to just pick up and move back trust me, especially if you have family and the longer you are away the harder it will be to get back..
[/quote]

This can be very true, I should have pointed that out also.

I have found that, once kids hit about 10-12 years old, moving long distances gets much more difficult. They get social ties, you get social ties, they stop viewing moving as an adventure, on and on. It’s still possible to move, but you risk them viewing you as Satan.

[svelte]

[quote=Nor-LA-SD-guy]
Most people I know moved there had a very hard time moving back (Job, home, other things the tie you down) so it’s not that easy to just pick up and move back trust me, especially if you have family and the longer you are away the harder it will be to get back..
[/quote]

This can be very true, I should have pointed that out also.

I have found that, once kids hit about 10-12 years old, moving long distances gets much more difficult. They get social ties, you get social ties, they stop viewing moving as an adventure, on and on. It’s still possible to move, but you risk them viewing you as Satan.

[svelte]

[quote=Nor-LA-SD-guy]
Most people I know moved there had a very hard time moving back (Job, home, other things the tie you down) so it’s not that easy to just pick up and move back trust me, especially if you have family and the longer you are away the harder it will be to get back..
[/quote]

This can be very true, I should have pointed that out also.

I have found that, once kids hit about 10-12 years old, moving long distances gets much more difficult. They get social ties, you get social ties, they stop viewing moving as an adventure, on and on. It’s still possible to move, but you risk them viewing you as Satan.

[svelte]

[quote=Nor-LA-SD-guy]
Most people I know moved there had a very hard time moving back (Job, home, other things the tie you down) so it’s not that easy to just pick up and move back trust me, especially if you have family and the longer you are away the harder it will be to get back..
[/quote]

This can be very true, I should have pointed that out also.

I have found that, once kids hit about 10-12 years old, moving long distances gets much more difficult. They get social ties, you get social ties, they stop viewing moving as an adventure, on and on. It’s still possible to move, but you risk them viewing you as Satan.

[abell]

If you have young kids, and family is in San Diego (you didn’t say they were or not, so I am just guesing they might be), I would try to stay here or somewhere close (Southern California if you don’t want to stay in San Diego). This way the kids will get to see them frequently and feel like a part of a bigger family. If you have family in CO or grandparents will move there too, then go for it.

[abell]

If you have young kids, and family is in San Diego (you didn’t say they were or not, so I am just guesing they might be), I would try to stay here or somewhere close (Southern California if you don’t want to stay in San Diego). This way the kids will get to see them frequently and feel like a part of a bigger family. If you have family in CO or grandparents will move there too, then go for it.

[abell]

If you have young kids, and family is in San Diego (you didn’t say they were or not, so I am just guesing they might be), I would try to stay here or somewhere close (Southern California if you don’t want to stay in San Diego). This way the kids will get to see them frequently and feel like a part of a bigger family. If you have family in CO or grandparents will move there too, then go for it.

[abell]

If you have young kids, and family is in San Diego (you didn’t say they were or not, so I am just guesing they might be), I would try to stay here or somewhere close (Southern California if you don’t want to stay in San Diego). This way the kids will get to see them frequently and feel like a part of a bigger family. If you have family in CO or grandparents will move there too, then go for it.

[abell]

If you have young kids, and family is in San Diego (you didn’t say they were or not, so I am just guesing they might be), I would try to stay here or somewhere close (Southern California if you don’t want to stay in San Diego). This way the kids will get to see them frequently and feel like a part of a bigger family. If you have family in CO or grandparents will move there too, then go for it.

[Anonymous]

I moved to Penasquitos from Denver (University and Hampden) about four years ago. Both of those areas are known for their schools (Cherry Creek district vs Poway District). I imagine that might be a consideration in your choice of Denver suburbs.

To your points :
(1) I read in 2007 that Colorado is the “least obese” state in the nation.
(2) Red Rocks is gorgeous, but how often will you get there ? The same goes for skiing. Traveling up I-70 to the mountains on a winter weekend is no fun; the roads are crowded, icy, and dangerous.
(4)Of course, housing is much cheaper. I rented in both places – the difference for rent was approx. $700/month
That was just me – keep in mind that I would so suck on “The Price is Right”
(5) Keep in mind the utilities. We had to pay for trash pickup from a private company (approx $50/month)
The infrastructure in our older area did not yet support cable connectivity or VOIP, so our internet connection was DSL and our phone bills were much higher

Don’t let the weather scare you. It’s true that the weather changes radically from day to day. At that elevation, when the sun is out (which is most of the time), 50 degrees can be short sleeve weather – just don’t stay in the shade. It snows like mad – two days later, it’s mostly melted away. The sun there is intense.

And mostly, don’t worry strictly about the numbers.
As a fortune cookie might say:
“Success is not always happiness, but happiness is always a success”

[Anonymous]

I moved to Penasquitos from Denver (University and Hampden) about four years ago. Both of those areas are known for their schools (Cherry Creek district vs Poway District). I imagine that might be a consideration in your choice of Denver suburbs.

To your points :
(1) I read in 2007 that Colorado is the “least obese” state in the nation.
(2) Red Rocks is gorgeous, but how often will you get there ? The same goes for skiing. Traveling up I-70 to the mountains on a winter weekend is no fun; the roads are crowded, icy, and dangerous.
(4)Of course, housing is much cheaper. I rented in both places – the difference for rent was approx. $700/month
That was just me – keep in mind that I would so suck on “The Price is Right”
(5) Keep in mind the utilities. We had to pay for trash pickup from a private company (approx $50/month)
The infrastructure in our older area did not yet support cable connectivity or VOIP, so our internet connection was DSL and our phone bills were much higher

Don’t let the weather scare you. It’s true that the weather changes radically from day to day. At that elevation, when the sun is out (which is most of the time), 50 degrees can be short sleeve weather – just don’t stay in the shade. It snows like mad – two days later, it’s mostly melted away. The sun there is intense.

And mostly, don’t worry strictly about the numbers.
As a fortune cookie might say:
“Success is not always happiness, but happiness is always a success”

[Anonymous]

I moved to Penasquitos from Denver (University and Hampden) about four years ago. Both of those areas are known for their schools (Cherry Creek district vs Poway District). I imagine that might be a consideration in your choice of Denver suburbs.

To your points :
(1) I read in 2007 that Colorado is the “least obese” state in the nation.
(2) Red Rocks is gorgeous, but how often will you get there ? The same goes for skiing. Traveling up I-70 to the mountains on a winter weekend is no fun; the roads are crowded, icy, and dangerous.
(4)Of course, housing is much cheaper. I rented in both places – the difference for rent was approx. $700/month
That was just me – keep in mind that I would so suck on “The Price is Right”
(5) Keep in mind the utilities. We had to pay for trash pickup from a private company (approx $50/month)
The infrastructure in our older area did not yet support cable connectivity or VOIP, so our internet connection was DSL and our phone bills were much higher

Don’t let the weather scare you. It’s true that the weather changes radically from day to day. At that elevation, when the sun is out (which is most of the time), 50 degrees can be short sleeve weather – just don’t stay in the shade. It snows like mad – two days later, it’s mostly melted away. The sun there is intense.

And mostly, don’t worry strictly about the numbers.
As a fortune cookie might say:
“Success is not always happiness, but happiness is always a success”

[Anonymous]

I moved to Penasquitos from Denver (University and Hampden) about four years ago. Both of those areas are known for their schools (Cherry Creek district vs Poway District). I imagine that might be a consideration in your choice of Denver suburbs.

To your points :
(1) I read in 2007 that Colorado is the “least obese” state in the nation.
(2) Red Rocks is gorgeous, but how often will you get there ? The same goes for skiing. Traveling up I-70 to the mountains on a winter weekend is no fun; the roads are crowded, icy, and dangerous.
(4)Of course, housing is much cheaper. I rented in both places – the difference for rent was approx. $700/month
That was just me – keep in mind that I would so suck on “The Price is Right”
(5) Keep in mind the utilities. We had to pay for trash pickup from a private company (approx $50/month)
The infrastructure in our older area did not yet support cable connectivity or VOIP, so our internet connection was DSL and our phone bills were much higher

Don’t let the weather scare you. It’s true that the weather changes radically from day to day. At that elevation, when the sun is out (which is most of the time), 50 degrees can be short sleeve weather – just don’t stay in the shade. It snows like mad – two days later, it’s mostly melted away. The sun there is intense.

And mostly, don’t worry strictly about the numbers.
As a fortune cookie might say:
“Success is not always happiness, but happiness is always a success”

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