Say I were to consider moving from Austin; where would you suggest I move to and why? It can be anywhere in the US, but please know that I cannot stand long cold winters, so if you're idea has winters, the reasons better be compelling.
I hate long cold winters too. That said I don't think there is anywhere perfect in the US. California is too expensive and has wild fires and is over crowded. Florida is too humid. The north west is too wet. The mid west is cold in the winter and can be hot in the summer. The north east is cold and snowy. I think I would move back to Canada to the west coast but avoid living in somewhere trendy like vancouver. Thankfully I have the type of job that has a need everywhere so a smaller town north of Vancouver would be my choice.
You should not move from Austin. End of story. But if we're talking about hypotheticals, then you could consider somewhere in northern New Mexico - there is a winter, but it isn't horribly long, so good trails, good skiing, good arts, not too humid, no hurricane/tornado risk.
Somewhere in Oregon would be nice, too, but I can't suggest a specific city other than Portland...maybe somewhere just south? Good running community, good beer and wine, rain is not as bad as folks say, some snow, but not too much, open minded people.
Yes, it's absolutely all hypothetical. I have 0% plans or desire to move. I just seem to have picked up some extra viewers and figured I'd pose an intersesting question and hear/read people's opinions.
Front range, either Denver or Colorado Springs. Best trails and beer in the country. Yes, we have winter, but it's surprisingly mild on this side of all the mountains.
Downside to Portland is not the rain, it's the gray. As we count days over 100 here in Austin, they count days since they've seen the sun. I'm not kidding. I lived there for 3 yrs. This is the hard adjustment of moving to PDX from a place where people are familiar with the sun and are used to seeing it on a regular basis. Everything else said and about Portland is correct. It's a fantastic city, one that I could easily move back to.
The most balanced weather is on the front range of CO. That's where I grew up. Four distinct seasons. It's a good choice.
Have you considered San Jose?
If I were to choose a new city to live in I'd first determine big or small city, then the weather. If it were to be a big city I'd go to San Francisco or Chicago (except my inlaws live in Chi town and that would eventually suck.)Next choice would be NYC. Small city really opens up the realm of possibilities. Pretty much could pick and choose your environment, location, weather, etc...
Huh, thats an easy one Mike, either San Francisco or Washington DC. Yes DC gets cold, but awesome trails everywhere, can choose to go to the trail head of your choice. You can pick a neighborhood of your choiice with its own peculiarities. There are actual neighborhoods with their own characters there. Ofcourse its a city so there is no such thing as being concerned with what the hood is going to think about your actions either. Ofcourse like every other place it has its problems but overall great place for runners. Not that it would make any diff. for you but you dont need a car to live there and if you do have a car then the possibilities of extra trails open up... SF does not need any justification I suppose...
I'm with Muz. Based on your criteria, DC and Frisco are the obvious choices. Not sure your temperament is right for DC though; you'd get fed up real quick by all the posturing and pretentiousness. I'd probably also throw in Atlanta, Charleston, and San Diego. Lots of sun and fun in those three, but without the constantly oppressive heat.
But, back to Sadie's point . . . there's no place like home (even with the 100 degree streak).
Hmmm without being too defensive let me agree with Keith to a point. It is correct that there are many disagreeable people like Keith describes. But thats where the beauty of a large city comes in. Now my old neighborhood where I spent 10 years is unfortunately becoming more and more of a bland frat (I mean the steoretypical kind) boy location. So if I move back to DC I would in fact not move in back to my old place. There are so many places to choose from with its distinct flavor. Dont get me wrong now like K. says the city is full of boring folk who is pretentious however it is big city and a complex one and you can pick and choose... Oh and the mayor is a pretty good tri-athlete. Running around the mall at night when it is snowing is a great sight. The monument is lit at night and you can run around the capitol and go along Potomac and cross between DC and Virginia. If you want a long run you can actually run between Maryland, DC and Virginia and hop onto various trails. Oh and a bonus for you Mike, is that no mountain bikers are allowed on the trails... Just keep off of Georgetown Saturday nights... Adams Morgan is a good place to visit and 17th and P has the best (but expensive) sushi place(heard some uncool changes were recently made though). However my recent favorite is the Ethiopian place on 14th and P which is cheap and real cool. Like I said it has its problems but it is a good city not ONLY full of uncool people. Wow, I wrote a little too much did I not. Well I am not gonna go and delete it now.
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I hate long cold winters too. That said I don't think there is anywhere perfect in the US. California is too expensive and has wild fires and is over crowded. Florida is too humid. The north west is too wet. The mid west is cold in the winter and can be hot in the summer. The north east is cold and snowy. I think I would move back to Canada to the west coast but avoid living in somewhere trendy like vancouver. Thankfully I have the type of job that has a need everywhere so a smaller town north of Vancouver would be my choice.
You should not move from Austin. End of story. But if we're talking about hypotheticals, then you could consider somewhere in northern New Mexico - there is a winter, but it isn't horribly long, so good trails, good skiing, good arts, not too humid, no hurricane/tornado risk.
Somewhere in Oregon would be nice, too, but I can't suggest a specific city other than Portland...maybe somewhere just south? Good running community, good beer and wine, rain is not as bad as folks say, some snow, but not too much, open minded people.
Yes, it's absolutely all hypothetical. I have 0% plans or desire to move.
I just seem to have picked up some extra viewers and figured I'd pose an intersesting question and hear/read people's opinions.
Portland. It's like Austin only not hot and not cold.
If we had to ever move I'd choose Portland. The brew pubs alone, are a good reason.
Front range, either Denver or Colorado Springs. Best trails and beer in the country. Yes, we have winter, but it's surprisingly mild on this side of all the mountains.
On the Oregon topic, I'd pick Eugene.
Downside to Portland is not the rain, it's the gray. As we count days over 100 here in Austin, they count days since they've seen the sun. I'm not kidding. I lived there for 3 yrs. This is the hard adjustment of moving to PDX from a place where people are familiar with the sun and are used to seeing it on a regular basis. Everything else said and about Portland is correct. It's a fantastic city, one that I could easily move back to.
The most balanced weather is on the front range of CO. That's where I grew up. Four distinct seasons. It's a good choice.
Have you considered San Jose?
If I were to choose a new city to live in I'd first determine big or small city, then the weather. If it were to be a big city I'd go to San Francisco or Chicago (except my inlaws live in Chi town and that would eventually suck.)Next choice would be NYC. Small city really opens up the realm of possibilities. Pretty much could pick and choose your environment, location, weather, etc...
Good luck...we'll miss ya.
Huh, thats an easy one Mike, either San Francisco or Washington DC. Yes DC gets cold, but awesome trails everywhere, can choose to go to the trail head of your choice. You can pick a neighborhood of your choiice with its own peculiarities. There are actual neighborhoods with their own characters there. Ofcourse its a city so there is no such thing as being concerned with what the hood is going to think about your actions either. Ofcourse like every other place it has its problems but overall great place for runners. Not that it would make any diff. for you but you dont need a car to live there and if you do have a car then the possibilities of extra trails open up... SF does not need any justification I suppose...
I'm with Muz. Based on your criteria, DC and Frisco are the obvious choices. Not sure your temperament is right for DC though; you'd get fed up real quick by all the posturing and pretentiousness. I'd probably also throw in Atlanta, Charleston, and San Diego. Lots of sun and fun in those three, but without the constantly oppressive heat.
But, back to Sadie's point . . . there's no place like home (even with the 100 degree streak).
Hmmm without being too defensive let me agree with Keith to a point. It is correct that there are many disagreeable people like Keith describes. But thats where the beauty of a large city comes in. Now my old neighborhood where I spent 10 years is unfortunately becoming more and more of a bland frat (I mean the steoretypical kind) boy location. So if I move back to DC I would in fact not move in back to my old place. There are so many places to choose from with its distinct flavor. Dont get me wrong now like K. says the city is full of boring folk who is pretentious however it is big city and a complex one and you can pick and choose...
Oh and the mayor is a pretty good tri-athlete. Running around the mall at night when it is snowing is a great sight. The monument is lit at night and you can run around the capitol and go along Potomac and cross between DC and Virginia. If you want a long run you can actually run between Maryland, DC and Virginia and hop onto various trails. Oh and a bonus for you Mike, is that no mountain bikers are allowed on the trails... Just keep off of Georgetown Saturday nights... Adams Morgan is a good place to visit and 17th and P has the best (but expensive) sushi place(heard some uncool changes were recently made though). However my recent favorite is the Ethiopian place on 14th and P which is cheap and real cool. Like I said it has its problems but it is a good city not ONLY full of uncool people.
Wow, I wrote a little too much did I not. Well I am not gonna go and delete it now.
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