Originally Posted By: Oregoonian
Originally Posted By: sciphi
Sounds like Washington and Oregon are the 2 states we should focus on, then. We both want a change of seasons, and both want lots of outdoors. A smaller city would be a good compromise, although Seattle does sound pretty decent.
They sock it to us here in NY too, so it's not that much different.
You might consider BEND, OREGON in central OR (sits right up against the beautiful Cascade mountains). We're located in just about the center of the state. We have seven snow-covered mountains ranging from 8 to 10 thousand feet high, that can be viewed from most places in the city. Beautiful rivers and dozens of lakes within a 35 to 50 mile radius. (The beautiful Deschutes River runs right through town). River rafting, fly-fishing, hikeing, bicycling (Major bike races are run through here each year).
It meets your city size criteria with about 85,000 + or -, with an elevation of 3500 feet....and has all the shopping you need. We have four seasons....with clean and dry air (no humidity to speak of)....and very little rain (unlike Portland and Seattle). Average high today is 82...with lows in the low 50's (no matter how warm it gets...it always cools down in the evening). We get some snow in the winter....and Mt. Batchlor ski resort (about 10,000 ft.)... is less than a half hour drive away (many people come here from western Oregon and Washington to ski). Most winter days are sunny, but cold (average high in Jan. and Feb. would be in the high 30's to low 40's....but it can get down to 0 to 10 degrees on some winter days .
The real estate has gone down considerably...so the next year or two would be an ideal time to purchase....but rents of homes and condos are very reasonable.
Come out and visit us....and you'll be sold.
Check with the Bend Chamber....and they will send you a newcomers kit.
Are you sure you aren't in sales? That's a great pitch! Sounds ideal from what you're describing. Not too big, not too small, skiing nearby, lots of water, and gorgeous views.
Will indeed contact the Bend Chamber for that newcomer's kit. Thanks!
Originally Posted By: sciphi
Sounds like Washington and Oregon are the 2 states we should focus on, then. We both want a change of seasons, and both want lots of outdoors. A smaller city would be a good compromise, although Seattle does sound pretty decent.
They sock it to us here in NY too, so it's not that much different.
You might consider BEND, OREGON in central OR (sits right up against the beautiful Cascade mountains). We're located in just about the center of the state. We have seven snow-covered mountains ranging from 8 to 10 thousand feet high, that can be viewed from most places in the city. Beautiful rivers and dozens of lakes within a 35 to 50 mile radius. (The beautiful Deschutes River runs right through town). River rafting, fly-fishing, hikeing, bicycling (Major bike races are run through here each year).
It meets your city size criteria with about 85,000 + or -, with an elevation of 3500 feet....and has all the shopping you need. We have four seasons....with clean and dry air (no humidity to speak of)....and very little rain (unlike Portland and Seattle). Average high today is 82...with lows in the low 50's (no matter how warm it gets...it always cools down in the evening). We get some snow in the winter....and Mt. Batchlor ski resort (about 10,000 ft.)... is less than a half hour drive away (many people come here from western Oregon and Washington to ski). Most winter days are sunny, but cold (average high in Jan. and Feb. would be in the high 30's to low 40's....but it can get down to 0 to 10 degrees on some winter days .
The real estate has gone down considerably...so the next year or two would be an ideal time to purchase....but rents of homes and condos are very reasonable.
Come out and visit us....and you'll be sold.
Check with the Bend Chamber....and they will send you a newcomers kit.
Are you sure you aren't in sales? That's a great pitch! Sounds ideal from what you're describing. Not too big, not too small, skiing nearby, lots of water, and gorgeous views.
Will indeed contact the Bend Chamber for that newcomer's kit. Thanks!
