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OhioBlue · 01-11-2007, 10:25 PM

I've lived in PA, Ohio, Iowa, and Utah. And Michigan, when I was little.

And I can't see ever moving out of the state of Utah.

it's not for the LDS influence, because honestly I abhor many aspects of LDS culture.

For me, it's geography and climate. I can't stand humidity, so that nixes like 80% of the country. Even worse is humid and flat and windy with bugs, so Texas is probably one of the last states I'd ever live in. I like blue skies and sun, but I also like having four seasons. So where else can I get that? Northwest? Too much rain/gray. Southwest? there goes the 4 seasons for the most part.

So for me, it's pretty much Utah or Colorado. Add to that the friends and family I have in utah, and BYU sports, and it's just no contest. It's enough to make me put up with all the less than desirable elements of living in this state.

Surfah · 01-11-2007, 10:48 PM

I've lived in Hawaii. Sacramento, CA. Valencia, CA. Portland, OR. Provo, UT. SLC, UT. Fredericksburg, VA. Denver, CO.

I really like Denver. But I love SLC too. I love Valencia and Hawaii but could never live there. Valencia is just too ridiculous and the commute into LA sucks. Hawaii just has so little to offer in the way of opportunity. I like Fredericksburg quite a bit. It just took me awhile to adjust to the east coast having spent my entire life in the west. Commuting to DC is worse than LA traffic. Portland would kill my golf handicap if I had one I am sure. But it grew on me when I was there in September on business. Sacramento is cow bell town as Phil Jackson would say.

SteelBlue · 01-11-2007, 11:35 PM

I'm one who could be happy just about anywhere, but at 36 years old and with 4 kids I have one main standard. I have to be able to get home from anywhere in town within 20 minutes. When I lived in Boston it took me 2 hours to go 26 miles. Four hours a day wasted in traffic. I'm too old for that now. In Redding, I'm home from the opposite end of town in 15 minutes.

cougjunkie · 01-12-2007, 02:06 AM

My top 3 are.

1. Benicia, Ca (this is where i grew up, has all the big city amenities, but a small town feel, right on the bay and most of my family lives there)
2. Spanish Fork, Ut (lived here from about 15-22, i own this town, i definitely left my legacy before graduating high school and moving away)
3. Grass Valley, Ca (specifically Malakoff Diggins), this is a small old mining town that my uncle used to be the park ranger of, about 25 people live there, high up in the mountains, it was awesome we used to love going up there and fishing, exploring old mines, it was just very peaceful, however the drive to get anywhere is like 45 minutes.

il Padrino Ute · 01-12-2007, 02:55 AM

The Salt Lake Valley is home for me. It's where I grew up and I enjoy it here.

Places I've visited in which I'd like to or be happy living in:

Phoenix, AZ
Cincinnati, OH
Savannah, GA
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
St. Louis, MO
Anywhere along the north shore of Sicily but particularly near the town of Cefalu`.

ute4ever · 01-12-2007, 03:25 AM

Ocean Beach, CA.

Or more specifically, 300 feet west of Ute4ever's domicile:

YOhio · 01-12-2007, 03:32 AM

ute4ever:

Awesome. I am very jealous.

bluegoose · 01-12-2007, 03:37 AM

Hey Mike,

Can we check an IP address on ute4ever? Because I'm pretty sure I saw him at the circle K on a recent visit to Mountain Home, Idaho.

I'm calling BS on this San Diego crap. Its too good to be true.

ute4ever · 01-12-2007, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluegoose

Can we check an IP address on ute4ever?

Here I am in Tijuana recently.

Although then again, I guess you could insist it is Midvale or Magna.....

ute4ever · 01-12-2007, 03:52 AM

So let me try again. Here is my dinner: a double double with animal fries....

Although then again I guess you could say I was in Bakersfield. Ooh that would suck.

01-11-2007, 10:25 PM	#21
OhioBlue Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 469	I've lived in PA, Ohio, Iowa, and Utah. And Michigan, when I was little. And I can't see ever moving out of the state of Utah. it's not for the LDS influence, because honestly I abhor many aspects of LDS culture. For me, it's geography and climate. I can't stand humidity, so that nixes like 80% of the country. Even worse is humid and flat and windy with bugs, so Texas is probably one of the last states I'd ever live in. I like blue skies and sun, but I also like having four seasons. So where else can I get that? Northwest? Too much rain/gray. Southwest? there goes the 4 seasons for the most part. So for me, it's pretty much Utah or Colorado. Add to that the friends and family I have in utah, and BYU sports, and it's just no contest. It's enough to make me put up with all the less than desirable elements of living in this state. __________________ On the other hand, you have different fingers. -- Steven Wright

01-11-2007, 10:48 PM	#22
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I've lived in Hawaii. Sacramento, CA. Valencia, CA. Portland, OR. Provo, UT. SLC, UT. Fredericksburg, VA. Denver, CO. I really like Denver. But I love SLC too. I love Valencia and Hawaii but could never live there. Valencia is just too ridiculous and the commute into LA sucks. Hawaii just has so little to offer in the way of opportunity. I like Fredericksburg quite a bit. It just took me awhile to adjust to the east coast having spent my entire life in the west. Commuting to DC is worse than LA traffic. Portland would kill my golf handicap if I had one I am sure. But it grew on me when I was there in September on business. Sacramento is cow bell town as Phil Jackson would say. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

01-12-2007, 02:06 AM	#24
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	My top 3 are. 1. Benicia, Ca (this is where i grew up, has all the big city amenities, but a small town feel, right on the bay and most of my family lives there) 2. Spanish Fork, Ut (lived here from about 15-22, i own this town, i definitely left my legacy before graduating high school and moving away) 3. Grass Valley, Ca (specifically Malakoff Diggins), this is a small old mining town that my uncle used to be the park ranger of, about 25 people live there, high up in the mountains, it was awesome we used to love going up there and fishing, exploring old mines, it was just very peaceful, however the drive to get anywhere is like 45 minutes. __________________ LINCECUM!

01-12-2007, 02:55 AM	#25
il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	The Salt Lake Valley is home for me. It's where I grew up and I enjoy it here. Places I've visited in which I'd like to or be happy living in: Phoenix, AZ Cincinnati, OH Savannah, GA San Diego, CA Dallas, TX St. Louis, MO Anywhere along the north shore of Sicily but particularly near the town of Cefalu`. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

01-11-2007, 11:35 PM	#23
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	I'm one who could be happy just about anywhere, but at 36 years old and with 4 kids I have one main standard. I have to be able to get home from anywhere in town within 20 minutes. When I lived in Boston it took me 2 hours to go 26 miles. Four hours a day wasted in traffic. I'm too old for that now. In Redding, I'm home from the opposite end of town in 15 minutes.

01-12-2007, 03:25 AM	#26
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Ocean Beach, CA. Or more specifically, 300 feet west of Ute4ever's domicile:

01-12-2007, 03:32 AM	#27
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	ute4ever: Awesome. I am very jealous.

01-12-2007, 03:37 AM	#28
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	Hey Mike, Can we check an IP address on ute4ever? Because I'm pretty sure I saw him at the circle K on a recent visit to Mountain Home, Idaho. I'm calling BS on this San Diego crap. Its too good to be true.

01-12-2007, 03:52 AM	#30
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	So let me try again. Here is my dinner: a double double with animal fries.... Although then again I guess you could say I was in Bakersfield. Ooh that would suck.